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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2016
BackgroundAn ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants was carried out in 14 villages adjacent to Mabira Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Central Uganda between August 2013 and March 2014.MethodsInformation was obtained through interviews using semi ...
Patience Tugume, E. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema   +6 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Cydonia oblonga M., A Medicinal Plant Rich in Phytonutrients for Pharmaceuticals

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2016
Cydonia oblonga M. is a medicinal plant of family Rosaceae which is used to prevent or treat several ailments such as cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, ulcer, respiratory, and urinary infections, etc. Cydonia oblonga commonly known as Quince is rich in useful
M. Ashraf, Gulzar Muhammad, M. Hussain, S. N. I. Bukhari   +3 more
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
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Serum Myonectin Levels Are Positively Associated With Physical Function and Lower Frailty‐Related Limitation in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients frequently suffer from frailty, characterized by reduced physical function and poor prognosis. Myokines, such as myonectin, secreted by muscle, are emerging regulators of systemic health. This study investigated the relationship between serum myonectin, adipokines (adiponectin, omentin), and ...
Kenichi Kono, Yoshifumi Moriyama, Koji Ohashi, Naoya Otaka, Minako Tatsumi, Toyoaki Murohara, Noriyuki Ouchi, Satoru Oshima   +7 more
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities, combating multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and human health benefits - a comprehensive review

Frontiers in Immunology
In recent years, medicinal plants have gained significant attention in modern medicine due to their accessibility, affordability, widespread acceptance, and safety, making herbal remedies highly valued globally.
M. El-Saadony, A. Saad, D. M. Mohammed, Sameh A. Korma, M. Alshahrani, A. E. Ahmed, Essam H. Ibrahim, Heba M. Salem, S. S. Alkafaas, Abdullah M. Saif, S. S. Elkafas, Mohamed A. Fahmy, T. A. Abd El-Mageed, Mariam M. Abady, Hanya Y. Assal, Marawan K. El-Tarabily, Betty T. Mathew, Synan F. AbuQamar, K. el-Tarabily, Salam A. Ibrahim   +19 more
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Analysis of Flavonoid in Medicinal Plant Extract Using Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics

Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry, 2016
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy combined with chemometrics has been developed for simple analysis of flavonoid in the medicinal plant extract. Flavonoid was extracted from medicinal plant leaves by ultrasonication and maceration.
Lestyo Wulandari, Y. Retnaningtyas, Nuri, Hilmia Lukman   +3 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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Extracts from Sageretia thea reduce cell viability through inducing cyclin D1 proteasomal degradation and HO-1 expression in human colorectal cancer cells

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019
Background Sageretia thea (S. thea) has been used as the medicinal plant for treating hepatitis and fevers in Korea and China. Recently, anticancer activity of S. thea has been reported, but the potential mechanism for the anti-cancer property of S. thea
Ha Na Kim, Gwang Hun Park, Su Bin Park, Jeong Dong Kim, Hyun Ji Eo, Ho-Jun Son, Jeong Ho Song, Jin Boo Jeong   +7 more
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The complete chloroplast genome of Epimedium pudingense (Berberidaceae), a narrowly distributed plant species in China

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2020
Epimedium L. is the largest herbaceous genus of Berberidaceae which comprises more than 60 species. Epimedium pudingense is a rare plant species only narrowly inhabited in the Puding County in the Guizhou Province of China.
Yixin Zhang, Xiang Liu, Yu Yao, Yanjiao Luo, Qianru Yang, Cheng Zhang, Xu Chaoqun, Fengmei Suo, Guoan Shen, Baolin Guo   +9 more
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