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Phytochemical analysis of polyphenols in leaf extract from Vernonia amygdalina. Delile plant growing in Uganda
Nowak, Jadwiga; Kiss, Anna K.; Wambebe, Charles; Katuura, Esther; Kuźma, Łukasz (MDPI, 2022)Due to the presence of phytochemicals, plants have been known to be used in the treatment and management of various diseases. Vernonia amygdalina, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is a plant known for its many applications ... -
Safety evaluation of oral toxicity of potential anticancer agents: An acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies of combinations of Carica papaya Linn, Vernonia Amygdalina Delile and dihydroartemisinin.
Nowak, Jadwiga; Katuura, Esther; Mukonzo, Jackson; Wambebe, Charles (Ibadan biochemical communications group, 2021)The increase in cancer prevalence rate worldwide is a public health concern. Studies have recognized the use of phytomedicines in cancer treatment but their safety data is deficient. Vernonia amygdalina Delile (VA), ... -
Tentative qualitative and quantitative analysis of phenolic compounds in leaf extract from Carica papaya Linn. plant growing in Uganda
Nowak, Jagwida; Kiss, Anna; Wambebe, Charles; Katuura, Esther; Kuzma, Lukasz (Sciendo, 2021)Introduction: Carica papaya L. belongs to Caricaceae family. It is an evergreen tree or shrub with usually unbranched trunk. Previous studies on the methanolic leaf extract of this plant proved the antibacterial, ...