The flavonoids are compounds synthesized by plants, and they have properties such as
antioxidant, anticancer, anti‐inflammatory, and antibacterial, among others. One of the most …

Recent studies reveal that numerous non-edible parts of fruits and vegetables, as well as
food wastes, are a good source of phytochemicals that can be extracted and reintroduced …

Cytotoxic and antiviral potential of ivermectin and ribavirin was evaluated. Cytotoxicity was
checked on chick primary fibroblast cell line through MTT assay. Antiviral potential was …

There is a significant unmet need to develop antimicrobial solutions to reduce the risk of
contamination in fresh produce. Bacteriophages have been proposed as a potential …

The Cucurbitaceae family is an extensive group of fruits and vegetables that exhibit common
characteristics; for example, they are farmed on a global scale and exhibit a wide range of …

Objective: The toxicity of the alkaloids isolated from the fruit pulp of Cucumis metuliferus was
investigated in chicken fibroblast cells. Materials and Methods: The alkaloids from C …

The ripe fruits of Cucumis metuliferus were collected at Vom, Jos South Local Government
Area of Plateau State, cleaned, sliced, air-dried, pulverised and cold extracted with solvents …

Abstract Kiwano (Cucumis metuliferus Kiwano E. Meyer ex Naudin) is a neglected crop from
the Cucurbitaceae family with recognized nutritional and medicinal properties, especially in …

Crude aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Cucumis metuliferus fruit were screened for their
phytochemical components which revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids …

The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is an important human pathogen. Acyclovir
(ACV) is the first-line antiviral for the treatment of HSV infections; nevertheless HSV …