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Chromosome-scale genomes of commercially important mahoganies, Swietenia macrophylla and Khaya senegalensis [PDF]

Scientific Data, 2023
Mahogany species (family Meliaceae) are highly valued for their aesthetic and durable wood. Despite their economic and ecological importance, genomic resources for mahogany species are limited, hindering genetic improvement and conservation efforts. Here
Sunil Kumar Sahu, Min Liu, Guanlong Wang, Yewen Chen, Ruirui Li, Dongming Fang, Durgesh Nandini Sahu, Weixue Mu, Jinpu Wei, Jie Liu, Yuxian Zhao, Shouzhou Zhang, Michael Lisby, Xin Liu, Xun Xu, Laigeng Li, Sibo Wang, Huan Liu, Chengzhong He   +18 more
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In Vitro Antischistosomal Activity of Bridelia ferruginea, Clausena anisata, Khaya senegalensis, and Vernonia amygdalina [PDF]

Journal of Tropical Medicine
Background. Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic flatworms and the disease is endemic to most countries in sub-Saharan Africa including Ghana. The current therapeutic agent for managing this disease solely relies on praziquantel.
Deryl Nii Okantey Kuevi, Jennifer Keiser, Cécile Häberli, Abena Konadu Owusu-Senyah, Mawutor Kwame Ahiabu   +4 more
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Potential of Khaya senegalensis to mitigate epileptogenesis and cognitive dysfunction on kainate-induced post-status epilepticus model [PDF]

IBRO Neuroscience Reports
Background and aim: To date, there is no treatment to prevent the development of temporal lobe epilepsy, the most common form of drug-resistant epilepsy.
Antoine Kavaye Kandeda, Liliane Yimta Foutse, Stéphanie Lewale, Théophile Dimo   +3 more
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Combined effect of methanolic extracts of Senna occidentalis (Fabaceae) and Khaya senegalensis (Meliaceae) collected in the far-north region (Cameroon) on adults of Anopheles gambiae senso stricto GILES 1902 [PDF]

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Background and objectives: Malaria remains a significant public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa, primarily due to the presence of its primary vector, Anopheles gambiae.
Ngatarang Celestine, Nanga Woulsou Maurice, Saotoing Pierre, Ndjonka Dieudonné   +3 more
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Khaya senegalensis inhibits piroxicam mediated gastro-toxicity in wistar rats [PDF]

Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 2014
Objective:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of piroxicam co-administration with ethanolic stem-bark extract of Khaya senegalensis on biomarkers of oxidative stress and gastro-toxicity in Wistar rats.
Fatima Nnawodu Ishaq, Abdulkadir Umar Zezi, Temidayo Olutoyin Olurishe   +2 more
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Antiplasmodial and Antileishmanial Activities of a New Limonoid and Other Constituents from the Stem Bark of Khaya senegalensis. [PDF]

Molecules, 2023
Plasmodium falciparum and Leishmania sp. resistance to antiparasitic drugs has become a major concern in malaria and leishmaniasis control. These diseases are public health problems with significant socioeconomic impacts, and mostly affect disadvantaged ...
Amang À Ngnoung GA, Nganso Ditchou YO, Leutcha PB, Dize D, Tatsimo SJN, Tchokouaha LRY, Kowa TK, Tembeni B, Mamoudou H, Poka M, Demana PH, Siwe Noundou X, Fekam Boyom F, Meli Lannang A.   +13 more
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An Examination into the Safety and Efficacy of Khapregesic^®, a Khaya Senegalensis Preparation, on Women Experiencing Menstrual Pain and Menstrual Distress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. [PDF]

Int J Womens Health
Purpose In traditional medicine, Khaya senegalensis has been used to treat menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea, and digestive pain and discomfort. However, there are no human clinical trials examining its safety and efficacy for the treatment of menstrual ...
Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Ferdinands FR.
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Complete genome sequencing of Agrobacterium leguminum strain EL101 isolated from Khaya senegalensis tree bark using nanopore technology. [PDF]

Microbiol Resour Announc
We report the complete genome sequence of Agrobacterium leguminum strain EL101, isolated from the tree bark of Khaya senegalensis in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, obtained using Q20+ Nanopore Sequencing chemistry.
Toh WK, Gan HM, Wong HL.
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Performance and CO₂ emission of a single cylinder compression ignition engine powered by Khaya senegalensis non-edible seeds fuel blends. [PDF]

Heliyon
This work aimed at investigating blends of Khaya senegalensis biodiesel in a compression ignition engine, attempting to improve engine performance and reduce CO2 emission compared with conventional diesel.
Onojowho EE, Betiku E, Asere AA.
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Bioassay-guided fractionation and identification of wound healing active compounds from Khaya senegalensis leaves. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
This study investigated the wound healing potential of Khaya senegalensis leaves through a comprehensive approach, including phytochemical, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, migration, and molecular docking analyses.
Akrimi Najihah Mohd Khamil, Norizamimie Nordin, Mohamad Afiq Aizuddin Rosdi, Mohamad Faiz Hamzah, Mohd Hasnan Mohd Noor, Siti Zuraidah Mohamad Zobir, Amyra Amat Sain, Mohammad Tasyriq Che Omar, Mohamad Nurul Azmi Mohamad Taib, Ayunni Salihah Zalaludin   +9 more
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