Nutrient Digestibility and Metabolizable Energy Content of Whole Pods Fed to Growing Pelibuey Lambs [PDF]
The nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance and in vivo metabolizable energy supply of Mucuna pruriens whole pods fed to growing Pelibuey lambs was investigated.
Enrique Loyra-Tzab +3 more
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Efficacy of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. in treating diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and erectile dysfunction—a review of clinical and preclinical trials [PDF]
Among the most common medical problems experienced by older adults (over 60 years) are diabetes, Parkinson’s disease (PD), and erectile dysfunction (ED).
Ravindra Verma +2 more
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Response of hydro-physical properties of a Chromic Luvisol in Ghana to different methods of application of Mucuna pruriens as a soil amendments [PDF]
The study assessed the response of hydro-physical properties of Chromic Luvisol to different methods of application of Mucuna pruriens as a soil amendments in two separate experiments. A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications was
Agyarko, K. (Kofi) +3 more
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http://journal.unila.ac.id/index.php/tropicalsoil/article/view/193/180
The study aimed at understanding the competitive ability of legumes Vigna radiata L. and Mucuna pruriens with weeds and their effects on the activity of nitrifying bacteria in soils and the contents of organic-N in legumes and weeds.
Uum Umiyati
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A seed extract of Mucuna pruriens reduced male reproductive endocrine disruptions in rats induced by chlorpromazine [PDF]
Current research aims to assess the therapeutic impact of Mucuna pruriens seed extract on PROTAMIN (PRM) I and II gene expression and hormones in chlorpromazine-induced endocrine disruptions and reproductive toxicity in male rats. Thirty male Wistar rats
Sahar Mohammed Ahmed +2 more
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Physical properties and water absorption kinetics of three varieties of Mucuna beans
The physical properties and water absorption kinetics of three varieties of Mucuna beans (Mucuna pruriens, Mucuna rajada and Mucuna veracruz) were determined in this study.
Ajibola B. Oyedeji +3 more
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Ethyl acetate fraction of Mucuna pruriens leaves mitigates diclofenac-induced hepatotoxicity via modulation of biochemical and histological parameters changes in Wistar Rats [PDF]
Mucuna pruriens contains saponins and flavonoids, which help to decrease cholesterol, treat hypertension, provide protein and vitamins and prevent premature ageing. This research followed the NIH guidelines (NIH publication 85–23, revised in 1996).
Oladapo Oyinloye +5 more
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Review of Mucuna pruriens L. therapeutic potential for Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a multifactorial disorder of the nervous system, the main features of which are progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the nigra pars compacta nigrostriatal tract and subsequent deficiency of the neurotransmitter ...
A. S. Panova +3 more
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Nutritional characterization of Mucuna pruriens
Animal Feed Science and Technology 148 (2009) 107-123. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2008.03.006 ; Received by publisher: 2007-07-31 ; Harvest Date: 2016-01-04 12:22:24 ; DOI:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2008.03.006 ; Page Range: 107 ...
Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA ( host institution ) +10 more
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Mucuna pruriens (Velvet bean) Rescues Motor, Olfactory, Mitochondrial and Synaptic Impairment in PINK1(B9) Drosophila melanogaster Genetic Model of Parkinson's Disease [PDF]
The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster (Dm) mutant for PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1B9) gene is a powerful tool to investigate physiopathology of Parkinson's disease (PD). Using PINK1B9 mutant Dm we sought to explore the effects of Mucuna pruriens
Acquas E +14 more
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