Medicinal plants for anti-neurodegenerative diseases in West Africa

EA Ayeni, Y Gong, H Yuan, Y Hu, X Bai… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Neurodegenerative diseases are neuronal diseases that
affect the brain components by degenerating the structure and function of the central or …

Potential Application of Tetrapleura tetraptera and Hibiscus sabdariffa (Malvaceae) in Designing Highly Flavoured and Bioactive Pito with Functional Properties

P Adadi, ON Kanwugu - Beverages, 2020 - mdpi.com
Sorghum beer (pito) is an indigenous alcoholic beverage peculiar to northern Ghana and
parts of other West African countries. It is overwhelmed with calories, essential amino acids …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant derived 4-N-methyl benzoic acid and evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant and antitumor activity

MS AlSalhi, K Elangovan, AJA Ranjitsingh… - Saudi Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
The present study is to investigate the antitumor, antioxidant and antibacterial potential of
silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) synthesized from a phenolic derivative 4-N-methyl benzoic …

New phenolic derivatives of thiazolidine-2, 4-dione with antioxidant and antiradical properties: Synthesis, characterization, in vitro evaluation, and quantum studies

G Marc, A Stana, SD Oniga, A Pîrnău, L Vlase, O Oniga - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress has been incriminated in the physiopathology of many diseases, such as
diabetes, cancer, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases …

Cytotoxicity, acute and sub-chronic toxicities of the fruit extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumm. & Thonn.) Taub. (Fabaceae)

IN Bonsou, AT Mbaveng, GS Nguenang, GF Chi… - … medicine and therapies, 2022 - Springer
Background Tetrapleura tetraptera is a medicinal spice traditionally used to treat cancer,
diabetes, and several other ailments. This study analyzed the cytotoxicity of the …

Chemical composition, antibacterial efficacy, and antioxidant capacity of essential oil and oleoresin from Monodora myristica and Tetrapleura tetraptera in Southeast …

QN Okechukwu, FU Ugwuona, CE Ofoedu… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Abstract Specific to the West African sub-region, previous studies involving fruit, stem, and
bark of Tetrapleura tetraptera as well as seeds of Monodora myristica have largely focused …

[HTML][HTML] Phenolics extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit inhibits xanthine oxidase and Fe2+-induced lipid peroxidation in the kidney, liver, and lungs tissues of rats in …

EA Irondi, G Oboh, SO Agboola, AA Boligon… - Food Science and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The phenolics composition and inhibitory activity of Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit extract on
xanthine oxidase (XO) and Fe 2+-induced lipid peroxidation in the kidney, liver and lungs …

Abatement of neurobehavioral and neurochemical dysfunctions in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit extract

IO Saliu, ZA Amoo, MF Khan, MT Olaleye… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Tetrapleura tetraptera Taub.(family Fabaceae), is
generally found in the lowland forest of tropical Africa. Its leaves and fruits are traditionally …

Antioxidant and synergistic antidiabetic activities of a three‐plant preparation used in Cameroon folk medicine

BM Moukette, VJ Ama Moor… - International …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. Several plant preparations like a mixture of aqueous extracts of Spilanthes
africana; Portulaca oleracea; and Sida rhombifolia are currently utilized in Foumban (West …

[HTML][HTML] Optimisation of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity extraction conditions of a roasted mix of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach & Thonn.) and …

E Manga, Y Brostaux, JL Ngondi, M Sindic - Saudi Journal of Biological …, 2020 - Elsevier
The therapeutic abilities of Tetrapleura tetraptera and Aframomum citratum fruits used as
spices are attributed to their bioactive molecules, including polyphenols. Sometimes used …