This study graded the acute, sub-acute, and chronic toxicity of aqueous extract of the aerial parts of Leonurus cardiaca in non-pregnant female wistar rats. Fifty wistar albino rats weighing between 180 and 200g were used for this study. The rats were grouped into 10 groups of fi...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i6580
Sabine Helena Dantas, Arthur José Pontes de Almeida, Tays Amanda Felisberto Gonçalves, Islania Giselia Albuquerque Araújo, Mathania Silva de Almeida Rezende, Robson Cavalcante Veras, Antônia Lêda Silva & Isac Almeida de Medeiros·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2022
Aim: To evaluate the cardiovascular effect of carvacrol treatment in a D(+)galactose accelerated aging model, investigating effects on vascular reactivity, oxidative stress, and systolic blood pressure (SBP). Methodology: Eight-week-old male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) were u...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i6581
Some food spices and herbs with antioxidant properties have been identified as phyto-additives, of which roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), black pepper (Piper nigrum L), and green tea (Camellia sinesis) are important. This study aimed to assess the effect of natural antioxidants and...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i5584
An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of clove (feed and water grade) on laying performance, egg quality and chemical composition. Two hundred and ten (210) point of lay (18 weeks old) of Isa brown commercial layer birds were randomly allotted after weigh balance in...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i5594
Aims: The objective of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial and sensory properties of a formulated medicinal soap. Study Design: Extraction of essential oils, purchase of vegetable oils and caustic soda, soap formulation, testing of its antibacterial and antifungal activi...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i530307
C. N. Ugwu, C. E. Iwuoha, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi, C. A. Onyeaghala, S. F. Orji, C. Igwenyi, C. L. Uche, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, I. O. Abali & A. I. Airaodion·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2022
Background: Cardiovascular disease cases are on the increase despite many standard medical practices. Some disorders have been successfully treated by medicinal plants. Aim: The current study was designed to assess the chemotherapeutic propensity of Parkia biglobosa against potas...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i530306
Inhaling cement dust has been linked to changes in the health integrity of vulnerable groups. This study was focused at evaluating the impact of hourly exposure to cement dust on haemostatic markers in cement workers in Port Harcourt. One hundred subjected working at cement depot...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i530305
This study evaluated the phytochemical composition and hepatoprotective potential of ethanolic root extract of Jatropha curcas in acetaminophen-induced toxicity in wistar albino rats. The phytochemical screening and composition were determined using gas chromatography. Thirty alb...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i530304
This research makes a brief review of the limnology of lakes in wetlands in the Western Amazon, associating physical-chemical and morphological aspects to the biodiversity of black-waters lakes and whitewaters lakes. Lakes in these areas can show different patterns of vertical st...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i530303
A. O. Akinwumi, O. O. Ojebiyi, C. O. Olagoke, O. O. Olatunji, D. O. Okunlola, S. J. Ayoola, B. S. Olawuyi, R. A. Atandah, T. Y. Adeniji, A. K. Ola & O. E. Oyolola·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2022
The experiment was carried out to evaluate the influence of different breed of sheep (West African Dwarf WAD, Ouda, Balami) and three different post-mortem dressing methods (scalding, singeing, and skinning) on the carcass, physical properties, organoleptic properties keeping qu...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i4595
Aims: To successfully utilize non-invasive shed skin samples for species identification of captive snake species of Tamil Nadu and create genetic repository. Study Design: The experiment was designed to apply the ammonium acetate method of DNA extraction from shed skin. Two mitoc...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i430302
Aims: The present research is focused on screening in vivo and insilico anti- amnesic activity of the ethanolic extract of seeds of Chenopodium quinoa. To establish the exact the mechanism of action, the phytochemical constituents of the extract were subjected to in silico studie...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i430300
Carbon-based soot, a black particulate material, is produced when fossil fuels burn partially. Soot is seen as an unwelcome byproduct that results from the insufficient combustion of carbon-containing compounds. The environment is affected by the deposition of soot in water, air...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i430298
This study was an exploratory prospective observational study in a cohort of patients on admission with COVID-19 in some health institutions in Nigeria. Patients within the age group of less than 25 years to greater than 50 years of age with PCR-confirmed diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i430297
Background data: The degenerative lumbar diseases form a burden on both the patients and the society. The development of the degenerative process is highly linked to the aging process as discussed by Kirkandly Willis where the degenerative spine passes through 3 phases of process...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i430295