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Characterization of the antiproliferative activity of Xylopia aethiopica [PDF]

Cell Division, 2012
Background Xylopia aethiopica, a plant found throughout West Africa, has both nutritional and medicinal uses. The present study aims to characterize the effects of extracts of this plant on cancer cells. Results We report that X.
Choumessi Aphrodite T, Danel Mathieu, Chassaing Stefan, Truchet Isabelle, Penlap Véronique B, Pieme Anatole, Asonganyi Tazoacha, Ducommun Bernard, Valette Annie   +8 more
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Extract of Xylopia aethiopica and its kaurene diterpene, xylopic acid, improve learning and memory in mice

IBRO Neuroscience Reports, 2022
Background: Cognitive dysfunction, presenting as learning and memory impairment, is a common manifestation in many chronic diseases of the nervous system. Some of these diseases include depression, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. To date, few drugs or
Jeffrey Amoako Mensah, Amoateng P, Robert Peter Biney   +2 more
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Leaves of Allium cepa and Xylopia aethiopica fruits as potent sources of natural antioxidant for stabilization of viscera FISH oil during accelerated storage

Heliyon
The present study investigated the antioxidant activities of methanolic extracts of two local plants and their capacities to preserve the quality of viscera fish oil during storage.
N. Tenyang, B.Z. Haman, A.J. Tawai, Z.G. Tabanty, G. Douka, R. Ponka, H.M. Womeni   +6 more
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Influence of Xylopia Aethiopica Fruits on Some Hematological and Biochemical Profile [PDF]

Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2011
The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of some hematological and biochemical profile on Wister albino rats treated with different concentration of Xylopia aethiopica fruit extract for 14days.
Nnodim Johnkennedy1*, Emejulu Adamma2, Amaechi Austin3 and NwosuNjoku Emmanuel Chukwunyere4
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Anti-measles virus activity of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy benzaldehyde (Vanillin) isolated from Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. rich

Scientific African, 2023
Xylopia aethiopica is a plant used ethnomedicinally for the treatment of several infections in Nigeria. This study was carried out to isolate the active compound(s) in Xylopia aethiopica and evaluate their anti-measles virus activity. The Dichloromethane
Bolaji B. Oluremi, Paul M. Osamudiamen, Johnson A. Adeniji, Olapeju O. Aiyelaagbe   +3 more
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THE MOMENTARY EFFECT OF XYLOPIA AETHIOPICA ON INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Nigerian Journal of Life Sciences (ISSN: 2276-7029), 2022
Xylopia aethiopica is an important item of local trade throughout Africa as a spice, flavouring for food and for medicine. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of aqueous extract of its fruit on intraocular pressure (IOP) of normotensive subjects. A total of eighty (n=80) ocular normotensives between 18 and 50 years, with mean age of 27.28±
A. B. OSAIYUWU, G. D. EDOKPA, A. J. IGUMA   +2 more
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Biochemical and histological effects of ethanolic extracts of fruits of Xylopia aethiopica and seeds and leaves of Piper guineense on liver and kidney function in male albino rats

Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
Background The fruits of Xylopia aethiopica and seeds and leaves of Piper guineense are commonly used as spices. Due to their wide use in nutrition and traditional medicine, there is need to examine the biochemical and histological effects of ethanolic ...
Chinedu Imo, Kayode Adebisi Arowora, Chukwuma Stephen Ezeonu, Joseph Ikwebe, Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu, Nkeiruka Glory Imo, Godswill Collins Danlami   +6 more
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Characterization by GC/MS-FID and GC/MS-HS-SPME and insecticidal activity against Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius, 1775) of essential oils and powder of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich from Senegal

Journal of Plant Protection Research, 2021
Today the use of plant extracts, in particular essential oils, is a natural alternative to synthetic insecticides in the fight against crop pests. In this study, the insecticidal activity of essential oils and powder of Xylopia aethiopica (Annonaceae ...
Abdoulaye Thiam, Momar Talla Guèye, Cheikhna Hamala Sangharé, Papa Seyni Cissokho, Elhadji Barka Ndiaye, Serigne Mbacké Diop, Michel Barka Diop, Ibrahima Ndiaye, Marie Laure Fauconnier   +8 more
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Xylopic acid from Xylopia aethiopica (Annonaceae) inhibits morphine tolerance in rats [PDF]

Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia, 2022
Traditionally, Xylopia aethiopica is used to manage pain disorders such as neuralgia, colic pain, rheumatism and headache. Using animal models, this study aimed to investigate the ability of Xylopic Acid (XA), a kaurene diterpene obtained from Xylopia ...
Priscilla Kolibea Mante, Kweku Abakah-Ewusi, Amanda Adoley Mingle, Mustapha Seidu Kpienaan, Samuel Offei-Twum, Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum, Nana Ofori Adomako, Newman Osafo   +7 more
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Avaliação farmacognóstica e fitoquímica das folhas de Xylopia aethiopica (Missane) em Malanje, Angola

RevSALUS, 2023
Introdução: A utilização de plantas com fins medicinais, para tratamento, cura e prevenção de doenças, é uma das mais antigas formas de prática medicinal da humanidade, Segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde nas últimas décadas, grande parte da ...
Madalena Jamba, Bernardo Chimbuco, Dani Silvério Mota, Venâncio RibaltaRibalta, Enoel Hernández Barreto, Eduardo Ekundi-Valentim   +5 more
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