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Evaluation of Thrombolytic and Cytotoxic activities of an Ornamental medicinal plant: Byttneria pilosa Mubarik Yusuf Ibrahim, Prawej Ansari, AKM Riasat-ul-Islam, Mahmuda Sultana, Nadia Akter Zhumur, Shah Mohammed Shafi American Journal of Biomedical Research. 2015 3 (3). doi: 10.12691/ajbr-3-3-1 Keywords: antitumor, atherosclerosis, B. pilosa, Brine shrimp, thrombolysis Context: ... the extract for clot lysis could lead the plants for their therapeutic uses. However, further work will establish whether, the Phytochemicals from this plant could be incorporated as a thrombolytic agent for the improvement of the patients suffering from diseases like ... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Mineral Composition, Antioxidant Properties, Phytochemical and Anti-nutrient Composition of African Palmyra Palm (Borassus aethiopum) Fruit Flour Vincent Abe-Inge, Christine Arthur, Jacob K. Agbenorhevi, Fidelis M. Kpodo American Journal of Food and Nutrition. 2018 6 (5). doi: 10.12691/ajfn-6-5-2 Keywords: Borassus aethiopum, polyphenol, DPPH scavenging activity, drying Context: ...our samples also had considerable free radical scavenging activities. Phytochemical screening indicated the presence of several Phytochemicals including glycosides. Drying had a significant effect on the analysed composition of APP flour.... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Microbial, Nutritional and Sensory Qualities of Baked Cooked and Steamed Cooked Lima Beans Elizabeth O. Farinde, Veronica A. Obatolu, Subuola B. Fasoyiro American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2017 5 (4). doi: 10.12691/ajfst-5-4-6 Keywords: baked lima beans, total viable count, antioxidant, proximate, anti-nutrients Context: ...ounts in the two lima beans samples were determined. The processed lima beans samples were evaluated for proximate composition, Phytochemicals and antioxidants content. The products were also subjected to sensory evaluation. Total processing time for baked cooked lima b... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Bread Fungi: Phytochemical Constituents and Antimicrobial Activity of Isolates Mpamah Ihuoma Chaste, Kanu Chidozie, Kanu Kingsley, Uchendu Udochukwu, Ochor Nnenne Journal of Applied & Environmental Microbiology. 2019 7 (1). doi: 10.12691/jaem-7-1-4 Keywords: antimicrobial activity, bread, fungi, Phytochemicals Context: ...Several fungi have been associated with bread spoilage yet bread fungi may offer some benefits. The studied aimed to assess the Phytochemicals present in bread fungi and the antimicrobial effects of the fungal isolates. The fungi were isolated using the pour plate techn... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Activity of Five Grain Amaranth Species Pamela E. Akin-Idowu, Olufemi T. Ademoyegun, Yemisi O. Olagunju, Ayodeji O. Aduloju, Usifo G. Adebo American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2017 5 (6). doi: 10.12691/ajfst-5-6-5 Keywords: amaranth total polyphenol, amaranth extracts reducing power, amaranth, DPPH, ABTS Context: ...ntioxidant 199.93 mg AAE/100g) and ABTS (201.54 mmol TE/100g) content respectively. Strong correlation was observed between the Phytochemicals and antioxidant tested. From the results, grain amaranth species possess antioxidant capacity and polyphenolic content. These q... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Green Synthesis of TiO₂ and Ag/TiO₂ Nanoparticles Using Rosmarinus officinalis and Syzygium aromaticum Extracts for Potential Dental Applications Rebecca Álvarez Arceo, Esteban Hernández Guevara, Judith Lerma Sevilla, Adolfo Neftalí García-Barrón, Fernanda Araiza-Verduzco American Journal of Nanomaterials. 2025 13 (1). doi: 10.12691/ajn-13-1-2 Keywords: Dioxide titanium nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, antibacterial properties Context: ...terial effects, while RO-based coatings appeared to reduce antimicrobial performance. The combined bioactivity of plant-derived Phytochemicals and Ag/TiO₂ nanostructures highlights a synergistic approach for developing biocompatible, eco-friendly antibacterial agents. T... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Antioxidant Activities, Total Flavonoid and Total Phenolic Contents of Whole Plant of Kyllinga Erecta Shumach Oluwafemi Augustus Kola, Jesumoroti Omobolanle Janet, Tinubu Busayo Ebenezer, Uadia Jeremiah Ogboma Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. 2015 3 (8). doi: 10.12691/jfnr-3-8-3 Keywords: secondary phyto-constituents, percentage inhibition, 1,1’-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl, ferric ion reducing antioxidant power, quercetin Context: ...yperaceae is locally used as food and medicinal flavor by the Hausas of the Northern Nigeria. This work aims to investigate the Phytochemicals present in the whole plant extract, hence, determine the antioxidant activity, total flavonoid and total phenolic contents. The... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Determination of Nutritional Composition and Selected Phytochemical and Anti-nutrient Content of Vitex payos (Chocolate Berry), a Neglected and Underutilized Fruit from Two Kenyan Counties Cyrus Karanja, Samuel Imathiu, Ojijo Nelson KO, William Thari Journal of Food Security. 2022 10 (2). doi: 10.12691/jfs-10-2-1 Keywords: anti-nutrients, chocolate berry, indigenous fruits, nutritional content, Phytochemicals , Vitex payos Context: ...cantly higher (P˂0.05) in Kitui than in Tharaka-Nithi County samples while thiamin was not detected in both County samples. All Phytochemicals and anti-nutrients determined were significantly higher (P<0.05) in Kitui than in Tharaka-Nithi County samples. The results ... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Cardioprotective Potentials of Aqueous Extract of Chrysophyllum Albidum (G. Don-Holl.) Pulp on Isoproterenol-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Wistar Rats Akinlusi I. A., Akinpelu B. A., Morakinyo A. E., Adeleke A. M., Oyedepo T.A., Oyedapo O.O. American Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research. 2019 6 (1). doi: 10.12691/ajcdr-6-1-3 Keywords: cardiotoxicity, ISO (Isoproterenol), chrysophyllum albidum, antioxidants Context: ...ium pulp extract on isoproterenol-induced cardiotoxicity. The extract of C. albidum was screened for the presence of Phytochemicals and the concentrations of phenolics and total flavonoids were also evaluated. Male wistar rats (30) were equally grouped into f... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Antioxidant Activities of Methanol Extracts from Selected Taiwanese Herbaceous Plants Kuan-Hung Lin, Hao Yeh, Su-Yi Lin, Chi-Ming Yang, Hsiang-Ju Tsai, Jia-Jen Tsai, Pi-Yu Chao Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. 2014 2 (8). doi: 10.12691/jfnr-2-8-2 Keywords: herbaceous plants, TEAC, ORAC, polyphenol, flavonol Context: ...y and polyphenols and anthocyanidins were observed. ORAC values were also correlated with quercitin and morin. Therefore, these Phytochemicals were some of the main components responsible for the antioxidant efficacy of tested plants.... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)