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Antimicrobial Glycosides and Derivatives from Roots of Picralima nitida

International Journal of Chemistry, 2011
Phytochemical screening was performed on the roots of Picralima nitida, resulting in the isolation of three new coumestan glycosides, 3-hydroxy-9-methoxy-2-[2’(E)-3’-methyl-4’-O-?-D-galactopyranosylbutenyl]-8- isoprenylcoumestan (1), 3-hydroxy-9-methoxy-2-[2’(E)-3’-methyl-4’-O-?-D-glucopyranosylbutenyl]-8-[2”(E) -3”-methyl-4”-oxobutenyl]coumestan (2 ...
Kouam Jacques, Laure B. K. Mabeku, Jules R. Kuiate, Alembert T. Tiabou, Zacharias T. Fomum   +4 more
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Assessment of antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of Picralima nitida seed extracts [PDF]

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2019
The study investigated the antioxidant potential as well as the inhibitory potential of the seed extracts of Picralima nitida on α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes. The methanolic, aqueous and coconut water extracts were obtained using 70% methanol, distilled water and coconut water, respectively.
Kemi Feyisayo Akinwunmi, Chizi Victor Amadi   +1 more
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Modulatory effect of Picralima Nitida on oxidative stress: Cobalt, thiol, total protein in Drosophila melanogaster exposed to lead

Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 2023
Drosophila melanogaster, commonly known as fruit fly, vinegar fly, is a small model organism used in the study of various disciplines. D. biochemical, neurological and physiological sim ilarities with human beings and has about 75% functional homologs of
J.O. Osunbor, J. E. Osakue
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African Herbal Remedies with Antioxidant Activity: A Potential Resource Base for Wound Treatment

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2018, Issue 1, 2018., 2018
The use of traditional herbal remedies as alternative medicine plays an important role in Africa since it forms part of primary health care for treatment of various medical conditions, including wounds. Although physiological levels of free radicals are essential to the healing process, they are known to partly contribute to wound chronicity when in ...
Mary Gulumian, Ewura Seidu Yahaya, Vanessa Steenkamp, Olumayokun A. Olajide   +3 more
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Evaluation of the toxicity of aqueous extracts of Aframomum melegueta, Picralima nitida, and Garcinia cola in Wistar rats

Open Journal of Biological Sciences, 2023
In order to determine the risks to human health associated with the use of certain medicinal plants, including Aframomum melegueta, Garcinia kola and Picralima nitida in a preclinical evaluation of the resistance, a pool of these three aqueous extracts ...
Tjb Kabongo, LA Luvingisa, MP Ngoie, M. Musuyu, M. Musunga, MW Kabamba, PP Pyana   +6 more
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Sub‐Saharan African Oilseeds as Functional Ingredients: Nutritional Profiles, Bioactivities, and Strategies for Enhanced Utilization in Food and Pharmaceutical Systems

Journal of Food Biochemistry, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Oilseeds native to sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) represent a nutritionally and economically significant yet underutilized resource for enhancing food and nutrition security. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the nutritional composition, bioactive constituents, and processing technologies associated with indigenous SSA oilseeds, highlighting their
Isaac Amoah, Rose Attakora, Michael Arthur, Mauro Lombardo, Emmanuel Ofori Osei, Abdallah Zaidan Mohammed, Parise Adadi, Etornam Kofitsey Adukonu, Deborah Solomon, Rita Ackom, Marina Aferiba Tandoh, Anupama Bose   +11 more
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The Ethanolic Stem‐Bark Extract of Antrocaryon micraster Inhibits Carrageenan‐Induced Pleurisy and Pedal Oedema in Murine Models of Inflammation

International Scholarly Research Notices, Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017., 2017
We investigated the antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory effects of a 70% v/v ethanol extract of the stem bark of Antrocaryon micraster on murine models of carrageenan‐induced pleurisy and paw oedema. Rat pleural fluid was analysed for volume, protein content, and leucocytes, while lung histology was assessed for damage.
Leslie B. Essel, David D. Obiri, Newman Osafo, Aaron O. Antwi, Babatunde M. Duduyemi, Suhel Parvez   +5 more
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Nutritional Composition and Phytochemical, Antioxidative, and Antifungal Activities of Pergularia tomentosa L.

BioMed Research International, Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017., 2017
Crude extracts from a medicinal Tunisian plant, Pergularia tomentosa L., were the investigated natural material. Butanolic extract of roots analyzed with IR spectra revealed the presence of hydroxyl, alcoholic, and carboxylic groups and sugars units. Analysis of some secondary metabolites, total phenolic, flavonoids, flavonols, and procyanidins, was ...
Imen Lahmar, Hafedh Belghith, Ferjani Ben Abdallah, Karima Belghith, María M. Yust   +4 more
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Evidence of Immunosuppressive and Th2 Immune Polarizing Effects of Antidiabetic Momordica charantia Fruit Juice

BioMed Research International, Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017., 2017
The mechanism of action of the antidiabetic capacity of Momordica charantia is still under investigation. Here, we assessed phytochemical compositions, antioxidant activity, and effects of total and filtered fruit and leafy stem juices of Momordica charantia on human T cell proliferation and differentiation through quantification of Th1/Th2 cytokines ...
Rufine Fachinan, Adnette Fagninou, Magloire Pandoua Nekoua, Abdou Madjid Amoussa, Marius Adjagba, Latifou Lagnika, Anatole Lalèyè, Kabirou Moutairou, Akadiri Yessoufou, Urszula Demkow   +9 more
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Combination Interactive Effects of Gongronema latifolium Leaves and Picralima nitida Seeds Extracts on Glucose Tolerance

Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry, 2023
This study evaluated the combination interactive effects of G. latifolium leaves and P. nitida seed extracts using a metabolic glucose tolerance test.
Maureen Ifeyinwa Egbuniwe, Harrison Anezichukwu Ozoani, A. Ajaghaku, I. Mbagwu, U. Orji, D. Ajaghaku   +5 more
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