March 2021

Effect of Cov-Pla1 and Cov-Pla3 extract on some pulmonary function parameters in rabbits

Transmission of COVID-19 is facilitated by uptake of droplets containing coronavirus from the breath, sneeze or cough of infected persons. This represents the commonest mode of coronavirus infection and spread to mucous membranes of the respiratory system. The virus rapidly replicates in alveolar cells, triggering a strong immune response, resulting in cytokine storm syndromes and pulmonary tissue damage. These...

Author(s): Kakjing D. Falang, Kennedy I. Amagon, Bukata B. Bukar, Ajima Ukpe, Noel N. Wannang, Jacob A. Kolawole, James G. Damen, Yusuf Agabi, Richard J. Kutshik, Ishaya Y. Longdet, Simji S. Gomerep, Ismaila Shittu, and Stephen D. Davou,  

March 2021

Evaluation of hematological and biochemical activity of Bauhinia strychnifolia Craib leaves ethanol extracts in normal albino rats

The aim of this research is to evaluate the hematological and biochemical activity of Bauhinia strychnifolia Craib leaf ethanol extracts in normal albino rats. Thirty-two male and female rats were divided into four groups, each with equal numbers of male (n=4), female (n=4). The control group was administered 1 ml of 10% tween 80. The experimental groups were administered ethanol with concentrations of 125, 250 and 500...

Author(s): Juthaporn Kwansang, Watchara Damjuti and Natnaree Siriwon