Aim: In recent years, natural products from medicinal plants have received considerable attention. Thymoquinone, the major compound from Nigella sativa L. Is the most used due to its several pharmacological properties. This study was undertaken to evaluate the antioxidant effect...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40165
Nor Fatihah Mohd Nasir, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal, Hishamuddin Omar, Ahmad Ismail & Nurul Shaqinah Nasruddin·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2018
This study evaluates the growth, body composition, and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila challenge in juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed diets supplemented with spirulina (Arthrospira platensis). Five experimental diets containing different percentages of locally...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40870
Aims: The aims of this study were to examine the key important clinical features in domestic animals (e.g. dogs and cats) accompanying envenomation by eastern brown or tiger snakes in South Australia, to establish whether routine use of snake venom detection kits (SVDKs) is a use...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40513
Background: Oxidative stress is involved in the pathogenesis of various lifestyle-related diseases, including malignancies. The body naturally produces antioxidants as a means of defending itself against these free radicals which neutralize them, thereby rendering them harmless t...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/39454
Cassava is a basic staple in Cameroon whose industrialization faces major constraints especially those related to the management of whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci), a vector of the African cassava mosaic virus (ACMV). This work has as main objective to identify the tolerance of some...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/35074
Aims: The aim of this case report is to demonstrate the importance of prioritization of sensitivity over specificity, coupled with additional confirmation by using standard methods. Next-generation sequencing has revolutionized genetic research as it has allowed sequencing of hum...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40312
The aim of this study was to evaluate anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects of methanolic extracts from fruits and leaves of Capparis spinosa. For hepatoprotective activity, liver injury was induced in male Wistar mice by administration of CCl4 (1 ml / kg of CCl4 30%...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40410
Background: In the era of industries, the problem of pollution of aquatic resources has become aggravated due to continuous wastewater disposal. The Aquatic ecosystem health can be considered as an indicator of the environmental state. Furthermore, fishes are an ideal indicators...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40018
Aims: To evaluate the effect of Carica papaya leaves on some reproductive hormones of male and female rabbits, and monitor their reproductive performance. Study Design: The experimental design used for the study was Completely Randomized Design. Place and Duration of Study: Depar...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/36914
Nassima Kernouf, Hamama Bouriche, Seoussen Kada, Dalila Messaoudi, Areej M. Assaf & Abderrahmane Senator·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2018
Aims: Capparis spinosa L. is a plant widely used in traditional medicine for its different purpose including the anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory properties of this plant and to define its possible mechanism of action by ve...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40189
Aim: It has been hypothesized that chondrotoxicity, the main side effect of enrofloxacin use, may be derived from oxidative stress, and this side effect can be confirmed by measuring malondialdehyde and endogen antioxidants following drug application. The primary aim of this rese...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40537
In the thousands of years that followed dog domestication, wherever humans went, dogs surely followed. However, the tale of the dog in the ancient South Pacific is often an overlooked one. A small, bandy-legged dog, seemingly not much use for anything but food, this canine could...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40377
Study Background: Plasma IL-2 and IL-10 are cytokines for immuno regulation and immuno modulation in infectious diseases. IL10 inhibit synthesis of IFN gamma, IL-2, IL-3, TNF. Plasmodium infection is associated with reproduction of cytokines for innate and acquired immunity. Aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/38871
Pleurotus pulmonarius commonly known as the grey oyster mushroom is the most widely cultivated species for its nutritional, medicinal and economical values. Two strains (China & Thailand) of P. pulmonarius were grown in potato dextrose agar (PDA) and sawdust substrate in diff...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40020
Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntz) is one of the most economically essential beverage crops in all over the world and is considered to be the national drink. Tea seeds are borne in capsules, each containing one to three seeds. Seed is a means for reproduction and always posses...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40418