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Effect of Combined Leaf Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter Leaf) and Gongronema latifolium (Utazi) on the Pancreatic beta-Cells of Streptozotocin- Induced Diabetic Rats [PDF]
, 2011 The study evaluated the effect of combined extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (VA) and Gongronema latifolium (GL) on the pancreas of streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic Wistar rats. Thirty-two (32) albino rats were divided equally into 4 groups.
Igiri, Anozeng O. +5 more
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Diabetes and Vernonia amygdalina Delile (Asteraceae)
Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 2021 Vernonia amygdalina, is a perennial tropical shrub from Asteraceae with a height ranging from 1 to 10 m tall. In Tropical African Countries, V. amygdalina, known as bitter leaf because of the bitter taste of the leaf, is propagated for consumption as a vegetable due to its medicinal properties. In this paper, the use of the plant V.
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Vernonia amygdalina : A folkloric herb with anthelminthic properties
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2018 Vernonia amygdalina, a widely grown shrub plant in Africa is consumed as vegetable and has high medicinal value. It has gained wide application in the treatment and management of various diseases. The leaves are useful components for herbal medicine constitution.
Ifeoluwa T. Oyeyemi +4 more
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2019 Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Azadirachta indica and Vernonia amygdalina leaves extracts. Current nanotechnology research uses a lot of chemicals which are quite often toxic and flammable. In this research article, a simple and eco-
A.K. Nzekekwu, O.O. Abosede
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IMMUNO-MODULATORY PROPERTIES OF PREBIOTICS EXTRACTED FROM Vernonia amygdalina [PDF]
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 2016 Background: Vernonia amygdalina, commonly called bitter-leaf, is widely consumed in many parts of Africa, and Nigeria, in particular. The leaf extract has been reported to have antimicrobial, anti-plasmodial, anti-helminthic, as well as prebiotic properties, but its immuno-modulatory effects have not been well-studied, neither have the prebiotics ...
Ezeonu, I.M. +3 more
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Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Activities of Vernonia amygdalina Extract in HepG2 Cell Line [PDF]
, 2022 Liver cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the development of chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis and is responsible for damage to the shape and function of the liver.
Harefa, Herman Syukur +2 more
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Vernonia amygdalina: Anticancer Activity, Authentication, and Adulteration Detection [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2008 Evidence suggests that most chemotherapeutic agents are less effective as treatment in patients with estrogen receptor-negative (ER-) breast carcinomas compared to those with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast carcinomas. Moreover, African American Women (AAW) is disproportionately diagnosed with ER- breast cancer compared to their white ...
Gresham, Lecia J. +2 more
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International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2013 The inhibition effect of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) extract on the corrosion behaviour of embedded mild steel rebar in concrete has been investigated by electrochemical potential measurement, pH and gravimetric (weight loss) methods.
C.A. Loto +3 more
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, 2022 The occurrence of multi-drug-resistant bacteria has been a great challenge facing public health care in recent times. Therefore, this study investigated the antibacterial activity of extracts from two species of Vernonia (Vernonia amygdalina and Vernonia
Ukaegbu CI +3 more
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Anticancer activity of the ethylacetate fraction of Vernonia amygdalina Delile towards overexpression of HER-2 breast cancer cell lines [PDF]
PharmaciaVernonia amygdalina Delile, coming from the Asteraceae tribe, contains active compounds that can treat breast cancer. This study examines the anticancer activity of Vernonia amygdalina Delile leaves, an active fraction of MCF-7/HER-2 breast cancer cells.
Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan +5 more
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