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Nutritional and Elemental Characterization of Local Forest Spices used among Itsekiri Ethnics, Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Basic and Applied Research in Biomedicine, 2021
Although spices are added to food in small quantities for their flavour and aroma, they also have impact on the health of consumers. This study aimed at ascertaining the nutritional and elemental composition of the most preferred forest spices used ...
Ofodile E.A.U, Odatuwa-Omagbemi L, Oladele A.T, Alade G.O   +3 more
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Potentialities of Monodora myristica active components as functional ingredients in food formulation

Food Chemistry Advances
The main objective was to conduct an updated review on the potentialities of Monodora myristica (African nutmeg) extracts as functional ingredients in food formulation.
Joel Okpoghono, Endurance F. Isoje, Ufuoma A. Igbuku, Ovigueroye Ekayoda, Austine Uwague, Kelvin C. Ojebah, Peter M. Eguvbe, Godson O. Omoike, Treasure O. Adonor, Udoka B. Igue, Solomon U. Okom, Jonah K. Ukperegbulem, Faith O. Ovowa, Clive I. Okonta, Queen O. Stephen-Onojedje, Ejiro O. Ejueyitsi, Anita A. Seigha, Besong E. Tambe, Sunday E. Unuafe, Ferdinard N. Okoh, Precious O. Obiebi, Uyoyoghene O. Ududua, Clement A. Ometie   +22 more
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Enhanced antibacterial potential of exopolysaccharide-stabilized spice oil emulsions against foodborne pathogens [PDF]

Frontiers in Nutrition
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) from lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are known to have diverse applications in food and pharmaceuticals due to their functional properties. Emulsification is one of the important potentials of microbial polysaccharides, revealing its
Jahnavi Kumari Singh, Steve Djiazet, Palanisamy Bruntha Devi, Horliane Nzali Ghomdim, G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, Digambar Kavitake, Digambar Kavitake, Prathapkumar Halady Shetty   +7 more
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Potentials of African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) as a flavourant in cookie production

International Journal of Food Studies, 2019
African nutmeg, a possible local substitute for a commercial food flavourant, remains largely underutilized in Nigeria. Its application potential in cookie production was investigated in this study.
Kazeem K. Olatoye, Omololu O. Fapojuwo, Joshu A. Olorunshola, Julianah O. Ayorind   +3 more
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Afrostyrax lepidophyllus Mildbr. and Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal Extracts Decrease Doxorubicin Cytotoxicity on H9c2 Cardiomyoblasts. [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2021
Ethnopharmacological Relevance. Doxorubicin (Dox) is an anthracycline antibiotic widely used in cancer treatment. Despite its antitumor efficacy, its clinical application is significantly limited because of its cardiotoxicity originated, among other factors, from pro‐oxidant damage to cardiac mitochondria.
Moukette BM, Castelão-Baptista JP, Ferreira L, Silva AM, Simões RF, Cabral C, Pieme CA, Ngogang JY, Sardão VA, Oliveira PJ.   +9 more
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Comparative Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Analyses of Siphonochilus aethiopicus and Monodora myristica

Acta Scientiarum: Biological Sciences
Medicinal plants are used as interventions and alternatives in many countries including Africa. The phytochemicals produced by plants possess potential antimicrobial activities against pathogens through various mechanisms of action.
Olorunjuwon Omolaja Bello, Temitope Kudirat Bello, Glory Ilokugbe Baysah, Kemi Medinat Olawale, Aderonke Mosunmola Ilemobayo, Mathew Olujenyo Oni, Adeleke Osho   +6 more
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The effects of experimental conditions on extraction of polyphenols from African Nutmeg peels using NADESs-UAE: a multifactorial modelling technique [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Extraction of polyphenolic compounds from African nutmeg (Monodora myristica (Gaertn.)) peels using natural acidic deep eutectic solvents coupled to ultrasound-assisted extraction (NADESs-UAE) followed many factors at a time (MFAT) screening with ...
Udodinma Jude Okeke, Matteo Micucci, Dasha Mihaylova, Achile Cappiello   +3 more
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Differential Solvent Extraction on The Antioxidant Properties, and Phytochemical Compounds of Monodora myristica

Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 2018
Biochemical investigations were carried out to reveal the solvent differential as it affects the antioxidant properties and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of Monodora myristica. The M.
Okpoghono, J.*, Achuba, F.I. and George, B.O.
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Herbs Used in Antimalarial Medicines: A Study in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2023
Background and Aim.Ghana is one of the many Sub‐Saharan African countries battling malaria. The disease is treated with orthodox medication as well as some home‐grown remedies, mainly from plants. This study sought to identify these local remedies being marketed, focusing on the active ingredients being used. Methods.
Nortey NND, Korsah S, Tagoe M, Apenteng JA, Owusu FA, Oppong J, Attah AE, Allotey S.   +7 more
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Bacteriological Profile of Diabetic Wounds at Laquintinie Hospital Douala and the Antimicrobial Potential of Spiced Fish (<i>Fontitrygon margarita</i>) Liver Oil Against Multiresistant Isolates. [PDF]

Biomed Res Int
This study investigates the bacteriological profile, antibiotic susceptibility, and potential natural treatment for diabetic wound infections at Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, Cameroon. Over 2 months (June to July 2024), 75 diabetic patients with wounds were analyzed, revealing a 73.08% infection rate.
Djeukoua Djeuya E, Koualiagnigni JPM, Dongho Dongmo FF, Tchabong SR, Nanhou Nkepndep SD, Simo Noutsa B, Tchoupe AGT, Essola J, Ebelle Etame RM, Sameza ML.   +9 more
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