Streptozotocin administration causes hyperglycaemia and oxidative stress in the form of reactive oxygen species, which causes oxidative damage to hepatorenal tissues. In this study, the in vivo antioxidant potentials of combined Hibiscus sabdariffa and Zingiber officinale aqueous...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i4534
Anarado, Chigozie John Onyinye, Anarado, Charity Ebere, Obumselu, Onyeka Fabian, Iziga, Chinasa Grace, Ejimofor, Nelson Ugonna & Nsofor, Chineze·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
Background: Cissus aralioides is commonly found in tropical Africa with diverse therapeutic use in African folk medicine. Various parts of the plant have been utilized ethnopharmacologically as a remedy for microbial infections, arthritis, gout swelling, rheumatism, and some othe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i2437
The increasing emergence of antimicrobial resistance and oxidative stress related diseases has intensified the search for bioactive compounds from medicinal plants. Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceae) is widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments in...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2242
Salinity stress is one of the most severe abiotic constraints limiting tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production worldwide. The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the influence of foliar CuSO₄ (copper sulfate) treatment on the growth and morpho-agronomic performanc...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43800
Temitayo Olabisi Ajibade, Anuoluwapo Bolaji-olutunji, Oluwatofunmi Endurance Onipede, Olaoluwa Isaac Bello, Adewumi Victoria Adeogun, Zaccheaus Akinkunmi Olayiwola, Taiwo Olaide Oyagbemi, Temidayo Olutayo Omobowale, Oluwafemi Omoniyi Oguntibeju, Momoh Audu Yakubu & Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2026
Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease, and the clinical use of effective antibiotics like gentamicin is often limited by its severe nephrotoxicity. This study evaluated the protective effects of ascorbic acid against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i21103
One major environmental factor limiting plant productivity is water scarcity. Drought stress affects plant water relations at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels, eliciting both specific and nonspecific responses, as well as causing damage and triggering adaptive mechanisms. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i21101
This study investigated the dietary impact of roselle calyx extract (RCE) offered to broiler chickens on oxidative and microbial condition in their cooked meat during cold storage. Four concentrations of RCE excluding plain (T1) were prepared by hot water extraction at 100°C for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1407
This study evaluated the phytochemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities of C. jagus bulb collected from Oja-Igbo, Ogbomoso, Southwestern Nigeria, due to the documented traditional use of C. jagus in disease management in the region and the scarcit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1294
Aims: Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several diseases, creating a need to screen medicinal plants for the presence of phytochemicals with antioxidant properties. The seeds of Dennettia tripetala are used to flavour soup/ local drinks and also used tra...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i1235
Marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) is an aromatic herb rich in phenolic compounds, flavonoids and essential oils, traditionally utilized for managing gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiac, rheumatologic, menstrual and neurological disorders. As domestic cooking practices may alter...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i34037
Essential oils are naturally occurring aromatic and volatile substances that are derived from plant materials. It is a complex mixture of volatile and non-volatile chemicals produced by secondary metabolism in aromatic plants. It is utilized as a flavor, fragrance as well as cosm...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11097
This study investigated the antioxidant and thrombolytic activities of methanol leaf extract of Clerodendrum viscosum, a medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family traditionally used for therapeutic purposes. The antioxidant potential was evaluated through DPPH radical scavenging ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i1472
Sergio Laurent, Mahefarivo Andrianjakaniaina, Virginie Rasoatahina, Luciano Flavien Zaralahy, Razafindrakoto Christian Razafindrabe, Fidison Herick Randrianarivelo, Solen Josse, Anne Wadouachi, Razafitsiferana Théophile & Herilala Léa Rasoanaivo·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2026
Background: Tragia furialis Bojer is a medicinal plant from northern Madagascar, is traditionally used to treat coughs, asthma, and skin infections. This study evaluated its antioxidant and antimicrobial potential and identified its active phytochemical constituents. Study Design...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1381
Avocado (Persea americana) seeds are potential components for food fortification, which contain several numbers of phytochemicals, nutrients and each of them plays a beneficial role in preventing diseases, by enhancing the nutritional value of foods. Incorporation of avocado seed...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i21962
Mawuli K. Azameti, Patience Wekia Ajoawonei, Foster Wassah Gyabaab, Lawrence A. Adetunde, Millicent Captain-Esoah, Grace Adzo Motey, Theophilus A. Abalori, Oliver Awo & Elija D. Angyiereyiri·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2026
Natural honey has a lot of different biological properties. This study assessed the physicochemical, bioactive, antioxidant, and antibacterial characteristics of two unprocessed Ghanaian honeys: Fumbisi honey (FH) and Kintampo honey (KH). The physicochemical analyses revealed tha...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i2485