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Solvent fractions of selected Ethiopian medicinal plants used in traditional breast cancer treatment inhibit cancer stem cells in a breast cancer cell line
BACKGROUND: The incidence and mortality of breast cancer in women is increasing worldwide. Breast cancer contains a subpopulation of cells …
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Bark extract of Cassia sieberiana DC. (Caesalpiniaceae) displayed good antibacterial activity against MDR gram-negative phenotypes in the presence of phenylalanine-arginine β-naphthylamide
Abstract Background Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The present study was designed to …
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In vitro activities of Acacia nilotica (L.) Delile bark fractions against Oral Bacteria, Glucosyltransferase and as antioxidant
BACKGROUND: Dental caries and periodontal disease are the most common chronic infectious oral diseases in the world. Acacia nilotica was …
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Inhibitory effect of Newtonia extracts and myricetin-3-o-rhamnoside (myricitrin) on bacterial biofilm formation
BACKGROUND: Diarrhoea is a major health issue in both humans and animals and may be caused by bacterial, viral and …
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Isolation, characterization and in vitro anti-salmonellal activity of compounds from stem bark extract of Canarium schweinfurthii
BACKGROUND: Bacteria belonging to the Salmonella genus are major concern for health, as they are widely reported in many cases …
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Isolation of endophytic bacteria from the leaves of Anredera cordifolia CIX1 for metabolites and their biological activities
BACKGROUND: Endophytes, especially those that are found from ethnopharmacologically noteworthy medicinal plants have attracted attention due to their diverse bioactive …
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Pentagalloylglucose, isolated from the leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale L., could elicit rapid and selective cytotoxicity in cancer cells
ABSTRACT Background The leaf of Anacardium occidentale L. has been a component of many herbal recipes in South-Western Nigeria. The …
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Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity and safety of Rhus vulgaris (Anacardiaceae) extracts
BACKGROUND: Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment of various ailments in most developing countries. Oral infections are the …
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A botanical from the antiproliferative Cameroonian spice, Imperata cylindrica is safe at lower doses, as demonstrated by oral acute and sub-chronic toxicity screenings
BACKGROUND: The cytotoxicity of the root's methanol extract of Imperata cylindrica (ICR). was previously reported in a panel of human …
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Ethnobotanical survey on plants used in the treatment of candidiasis in traditional markets of southern Benin
BACKGROUND: Candidiasis, an opportunistic cosmopolitan disease is nowadays like bacterial infections which is a real public health problem. In view …
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The synergistic hepatoprotective potential of Beta vulgaris juice and 2,3- dimercaptosuccinic acid in lead-intoxicated rats via improving the hepatic oxidative and inflammatory stress
BACKGROUND: Lead (Pb) is observed in all areas of the environment, mainly derived from human operations such as mining, processing, …
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The leaf aqueous extract of Myrianthus arboreus P. Beauv. (Cecropiaceae) improved letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome associated conditions and infertility in female Wistar rats
BACKGROUND: Myrianthus arboreus P. Beauv. (Cecropiaceae) is a medicinal plant used to treat female infertility. The aqueous extract of M. …
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A survey of ethnomedicinal plants used to treat cancer by traditional medicine practitioners in Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Traditional medicine plays an important role in health care provision in the developing world. A number of cancer patients …
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Disruption of microbial cell morphology by Buxus macowanii
BACKGROUND: Microbial infections are one of the major causes of death globally. This is attributed to the rising costs of …
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Starch composition, glycemic indices, antioxidant properties and carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes activities of African star apple fruit parts
BACKGROUND: African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) is a traditonal fruit, which is predominant in tropical regions with the fruit parts …
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Sulfated polysaccharides of some seaweeds exhibit neuroprotection via mitigation of oxidative stress, cholinergic dysfunction and inhibition of Zn – induced neuronal damage in HT-22 cells
BACKGROUND: Sulfated polysaccharides from marine algae are known to possess antioxidative activities, however, their therapeutic role in metal-induced neurodegeneration has …
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Ethnobotanical survey, anthelmintic effects and cytotoxicity of plants used for treatment of helminthiasis in the Central and Kara regions of Togo
BACKGROUND: Traditional medicines are the main source of treatment of helminthiasis in endemic areas of Togo. The present study aimed …
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Evaluation of in-vivo antidiarrhoeal and in-vitro antibacterial activities of the root extract of Brucea antidysenterica J. F. Mill (Simaroubaceae)
BACKGROUND: Diarrhoea has been the major cause of death especially in children of developing countries. Brucea antidysenterica is one of …
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African potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea): a systematic review of its chemistry, pharmacology and ethno medicinal properties
BACKGROUND: African Potato (hypoxis hemerocallidea), is used for enhancing immune system in Southern Africa. It is among the plants of …
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Altitude impact on the chemical profile and biological activities of Satureja thymbra L. essential oil
Abstract Background Several agricultural or environmental factors affect plants’ chemical and pharmacological properties. Methods In this study, the essential oil …
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