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Acyclovir-Induced Nephrotoxicity: The Protective Benefit of Curcumin
European Journal of Biology, 2021 Objective: Nephrotoxicity may decrease the clinical use of acyclovir (ACV). Curcumin (CUM) is used traditionally as treatments for some diseases. This study examined the protective effect of CUM against ACV-induced nephrotoxicity in rats.
Elias Adikwu, James Kemelayefa
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Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2022 Rutin is an important flavonoid found in plants with enormous pharmacological activities in various experimental models while lipopolysaccharide is an amphipathic glycolipid with potent inflammatory activity.
Tebekeme OKOKO, Faith O. ROBERT
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Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2022 The effect of glycine and kolaviron on lipopolysaccharide-induced U937 cell damage and activation of U937-derived macrophages was studied. U937 cells were incubated with either glycine or kolaviron or both for 24 h before exposure to lipopolysaccharide.
Tebekeme OKOKO, Solomon A. NDONI
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Coenzyme Q10 and resveratrol protect against paclitaxel-induced nephrotoxicity in rats [PDF]
Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021 The clinical use of paclitaxel (PCL) may cause nephrotoxicity. Antioxidants have shown potential benefits in some disease conditions. This study examined the protective abilities of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and resveratrol (RSV) against PCL-induced ...
Elias Adikwu +2 more
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Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023 Background Lamivudine (LAM) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) are part of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapy recommended by WHO. Both drugs exhibit similar solubility in many solvent systems and tend to have overlapping spectra with maxima at ...
Edebi N. Vaikosen +3 more
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Niger Delta gravity-driven deformation above the relict Chain and Charcot oceanic fracture zones, Gulf of Guinea: Insights from analogue models [PDF]
, 2015 The Niger Delta is a classic example of a passive margin delta that has gravitationally deformed above an overpressured shale decollement. The outboard Niger Delta clastic wedge, including the Akata Formation overpressured shale decollement, is ...
Frankowicz, Edyta +2 more
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Demographic and fertility transition in Nigeria; the progress made so far: a literature review
Babcock University Medical Journal, 2022 Background: Nigeria, since its inception as a sovereign nation, has been plagued by population explosion. This may be due to factors that need to be addressed by the government and individuals alike such as fertility desires.
Abednigo Addah, Ebenezer Ikobho
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The Dynamics of Oil and Social Movements in the Niger Delta of Nigeria [PDF]
, 2006 The discovery of oil in Nigeria since 1956 has inflicted a heavy burden on the local people of the Niger River Delta who have had to contend with the consequences of oil production.
Ojakorotu, Victor
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Sphingomonadaceae: Protective against breast cancer?
Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2020 Background Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and one of the leading causes of cancer-linked deaths in women. The development of the mammary gland is regulated by oestrogen whose activities have also been linked with various diseases including ...
Ebidor Ufoumanefe Lawani-Luwaji +1 more
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International Journal of Medical Students, 2023 BACKGROUND: The use of contraception, encompassing various methods such as hormonal pills, condoms, intrauterine devices, and natural techniques like abstinence, plays a pivotal role in family planning and reproductive health.
Monica Anurika Gbuchie +4 more
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