Effect of Biocontrol Agents of Bacteria against Seed-borne Pathogens in vitro and Under Greenhouse Conditions

Abstract This study was conducted to check the efficiency of some biocontrol agents on controlling damping-off disease incited by some tested pathogens both in laboratory and under greenhouse conditions. Results showed that all tested BBA’s were effective in reducing the radial growth of the tested damping-off pathogens. Moreover B. subtilis was more effective (65.55%), whereas […]

Cellular and Biochemical Changes in Neurodegeneration and Development of Parkinson Disease: A Review

Abstract Parkinson disease is a multi-factorial neurological disorder instigated by a collapse in the dopaminergic pathways due to an inhibition in the normal flow of dopamine in the brain neurons. The prevalence of this disease is notable among people who are over 60 years and above. The ineffectiveness of most drugs currently in use with […]

An Evaluation of the Level of Some Physicochemical Parameters in the New Calabar River, Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract The new calabar river (NCR) is very important to the people of Niger delta because of the pivotal role it plays in the economic development of the place with numerous companies within the vicinity of the river. The quality of water of the river felt threaten with this development. Therefore, some physicochemical parameters of […]

Effect of Curcumin on Liver Enzymes and Liver Proteins in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

Abstract Diabetes mellitus is associated with chronic hyperglycemia, impaired liver function, end organ damage among others. Therefore, curcumin may provide a better treatment for this disease. The present study is aimed at investigating the effect of curcumin on liver enzymes and liver proteins of alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Twenty rats weighing between 100-150g were used […]

Synthesis, spectral, magnetic and in-vitro biological studies of organic ligands and their corresponding heteroleptic divalent d-metal complexes

Abstract Novel heteroleptic Co(II) and Zn(II) complexes of a Schiff base derived from 2-amino-4,6-dihydroxypyrimidine and 2-hydroxy-1-napthaldehyde were synthesized and characterized by percentage metal  and elemental (CHN) analyses, FTIR, UV-VIS and 1H- and 13C-NMR spectroscopies, magnetic susceptibility, melting point and molar conductance measurements. The proposed molecular formula [M(L)(L’)OAc] {M= Co and Zn; L=Schiff base and L’= […]

Prophetic Medicine is the Safest, Cheapest and Most Effective Alternative to Modern Medicine for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)2: A Mini Review

Abstract Prophetic medicine or Medicine of the Prophet (peace be upon him) comprises the divinely inspired words of therapy of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Prophet (pbuh) made specific statements on 61 medicinal plants, herbs and shrubs while making prescriptions for the sick people. Therefore, although the Prophet’s arrival was not as a […]

Anti-Inflammatory Action of Spilanthes acmella: A Systematic Review

Abstract Spilanthes acmella known in Brazil as jambu is a typical herb of the northern region of Brazil that has application in traditional medicine to treat toothache, stomatitis and throat diseases, being antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and healing. Studies included in this systematic review are in vivo experiments using mice whose inflammation was obtained […]

Evaluation of CNS Activity and Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Pistacia atlantica desf. Essential Oil from Morocco

Abstract This work was carried out within the framework of the valorization of the Moroccan aromatic and medicinal plants, we chose to study Pistacia atlantica Desf. whose use for a long time by the populations, in the nutrition and the traditional medicine. The objective of this study is to determine the yield of Pistacia atlantica […]

Isolation and characterization of triterpenes from the stem bark of Platanus kerrii Gagnep. and anticancer activity

Abstract Platanus kerrii Gagnep. belong to the family of Platanaceae, endemic to Southeast Asia, distributed on the mountains along the borders of countries Vietnam – Laos. From the stem bark of this plant, two substances were isolated in n-hexane extract. The structures of these compounds have been identified as betulinal (1) and oleanolic acid (2) […]

Essential Oil Composition and Polen Morphology of Local Endemic Allium tuncelianum from Munzur Valley in Turkey

Abstract Tunceli is a province that has different kind plants and large biodiversity and also there are more endemic and local endemic species. It has also consist of more medicinal and aromatic plants naturally grown. The essential oil from plants has more widely used for different purposes. The essential ois of wild-growing Allium tuncelianum from […]