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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntioxidant Activity, Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Effects of Caralluma europaea (Eddaghmouss) in MiceAaziz Kebbou, Mehdi Ait Laaradia, Sara Oufquir et al.The aim of the current study is to evaluate the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic properties of ethanolic (100 and 200 mg/kg, p.o.) and ethyl acetate extracts (100 and 200 mg/kg, p.o.) of Caralluma europaea. Formalin-induced paw licking test, Acetic Acid induced Writhing Test and Hot-PlateTest were used to assess the analgesic activity. Xylene-induced ear edema test was used to evaluate … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 24 Dec 2019 · 7,598 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIn Vitro Immunomodulatory and Cytotoxic Potentials of Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br.) BarkTriana Hertiani, Purwantiningsih, Aji Winanta et al.Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br., Sterculiaceae) is an Indonesia indigenous plant widely used as a traditional remedy for various health complaints. This study aimed to explore the immunomodulatory and cytotoxicity potentials of Faloak bark by using in vitro techniques. Barks was extracted using water, ethanol and ethanol: water (1:1) separately. Colorimetric analysis was used for the determination of the total phenolic … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 6 Nov 2019 · 8,059 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetermination of 1-Deoxynojirimycin Content and Phytochemical Profiles from Young and Mature Mulberry Leaves of Morus Spp.Yasinta Ratna Esti Wulandari, Vivitri Dewi Prasasty, Adrianus Rio, Cindy GeniolaMulberry leaves have been known to be rich in 1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) which inhibits postprandial hyperglycemia by inhibiting α-glucosidase in the small intestine and thereby reducing the breakdown of starch and other complex sugar into glucose. Mulberry leaf extract also contains many other bioactive compounds and phytochemicals. They are very effective in supporting blood sugar levels and balancing cholesterol and triglycerides. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 3 Jun 2019 · 11,074 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDiosgenin Biosynthesis in the Sprouts of Fenugreek as Influenced by ChitosanDo Yeon Kwon, Jae Kwang Kim, Sang Un ParkTrigonella foenum-graecum L. (Fabaceae), known as Fenugreekis an annual herb, contains various secondary metabolites including steroidal saponins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds and alkaloids. This study was planned to investigate the effect of concentrations of chitosan on growth, expression of diosgenin biosynthetic genes and diosgenin accumulation in sprouts of T. foenum-graecum. Results revealed that there is no positive response of chitosan in … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 2 May 2019 · 7,518 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of the Cytisus Triflorus (Lam.) Polyphenols Cicatrizing Activity on Experimental Thermal Burns in New Zealand RabbitsSihem Khadri, Nafissa Boutefnouchet, Youcef Hadef, Zouhir DjerrouThe present study aimed to evaluate the healing properties of the medicinal plant Cytisus triflorus widely used in the traditional treatment of wound healing. The principle of study is the application of the polyphenol extract of this plant prepared with vaseline in the form of a dermal ointment on thermal burns of second deep degree (circular of 379.94 mm2 in … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 3 · 12 May 2018 · 7,524 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComparative Studies on Proximate Composition and Phytochemical Screening of Mango, Key lime, African star apple and African pear Seeds as Possible Coagulant Aids for Water TreatmentAnimetu Seghosime, Johannes Akpabla Mawuli Awudza, Richard Buamah, Sampson Oduro KwartengMany fruits including mango (Mangifera indica), key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) and African or bush pear (Dacryodes edulis) are nutritionally valuable as human food, however after consumption of the fruits, their seeds are discarded as wastes since they are of no commercial value and this results in disposal problems. Hence assessment of the constituents of such … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 12 Aug 2017 · 9,950 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptimization of Microwave-Assisted Extraction of a Bioherbicide from Canavalia ensiformis LeavesDarlan Ferreira Silva, Eduardo Bessa Azevedo, Maria Olímpia Oliveira RezendeThe objective of this study was to optimize the operational conditions of the Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) of Canavalia ensiformis leaves by Response Surface Methodology (RSM), based on analysis of phenolic compounds obtained from the aqueous extracts. Optimal conditions for MAE were temperature of 100°C, extraction time of 10 min and ramp of temperature of 5 min, using approximately 2 g … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 29 Feb 2016 · 7,612 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPhysiological Active Substance Changes of Soybean Curd Residue Fermented by Preussia aemulans and its BioactivityYiting Li, Shili Meng, Min Shi, Zhenya ZhangA new species of fungus Preussia aemulans isolated from the Cordyceps sinensis fruiting body was cultured by soybean curd residue using solid-state fermentation method. The content of polysaccharide, amino acid, protein, phenolics and nucleoside were massively improved under the optimum conditions, including 10% adding dosage of glucose, 3% adding dosage of beef extract, 15 days of fermentation time. The crude … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 6 Jan 2016 · 7,453 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGreen Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Prepared from the Antimicrobial Crude Extracts of two Brown Seaweeds Against Plant PathogensAnnakodi Jothirethinam, Sivanantham Prathiba, Nagarajan Shanthi, Kulanthaiyesu ArunkumarThis study aimed for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) from the antimicrobial crude extracted in chloroform: methanol(1:1 v/v) from the two brown seaweeds Spatoglossum asperum and Hedophyllum sessile active against two pathogenic bacteria (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri and X. oryzae pv. oryzae) and a fungus Ustilaginoidea virens cause diseases in plants under in vitro assay. Crude extracts exhibit high … …Current Research in Nanotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 5 Nov 2015 · 15,180 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntibacterial Activity of Lotus Leaves (Nelumbo Nucifera) Against Food-Borne PathogensJianxin Chen, Changyin Wang, Xiaotian Chen et al.The antibacterial activity of different solvent extracts from lotus leaves against four food-borne bacteria (Escherichiacoli, Salmonellatyphimurium, Staphyloccocusaureus, Bacillussubtilis) was analyzed by agar diffusion method and the ethanol extract of the plant was found to have the highest antimicrobial activity with the diameter of inhibition zones ranging from 17.2 to 17.8 mm. Then the ethanol extract of lotus leaves were further … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 18 Nov 2014 · 10,152 accessesView PDF Cite