Abdullahi Balarabe Sallau
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View article: High-Efficiency Nanospheres from Watermelon Rinds for Enhanced Chromium(vi) Bioreduction in Simulated Wastewater and Industrial Effluents
High-Efficiency Nanospheres from Watermelon Rinds for Enhanced Chromium(vi) Bioreduction in Simulated Wastewater and Industrial Effluents Open
The bioremediation potentials of Chromium from industrial effluent and simulated wastewater via bioreduction using nanoparticles immobilised watermelon rinds (WMR) were investigated with respect to the effects of process parameters such as…
View article: Nigerian medicinal plants with potential anticancer activity—a review
Nigerian medicinal plants with potential anticancer activity—a review Open
Despite the fact that life expectancies are increasing and the burden of infectious diseases is decreasing, global cancer incidence rates are on the rise. Cancer outcome metrics are dismal for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), incl…
View article: INVITRO MEMBRANE PROTECTION EFFECT OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES METHANOLIC EXTRACT ON HUMAN SICKLED CELLS
INVITRO MEMBRANE PROTECTION EFFECT OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES METHANOLIC EXTRACT ON HUMAN SICKLED CELLS Open
Hemolytic anemia caused by membrane damage is the major objective of treating sickle cell anemia in both mainstream and alternative medicine, which is a characteristic hallmark of the disease.One plant that is reportedly utilized in tradit…
View article: Toxicological analyses of the venoms of Nigerian vipers Echis ocellatus and Bitis arietans
Toxicological analyses of the venoms of Nigerian vipers Echis ocellatus and Bitis arietans Open
Background Among the medically important snakes in Nigeria, Echis ocellatus and Bitis arietans have the most lethal venom. These venoms were classified according to the presence of snake venom metalloproteinases (SVMPs), snake venom phosph…
View article: Effect of <i>Syzygium guineense</i> and <i>Borassus aethiopum</i> leaves on protein glycation and oxidative stress suppression
Effect of <i>Syzygium guineense</i> and <i>Borassus aethiopum</i> leaves on protein glycation and oxidative stress suppression Open
The quest for discovery of a new antiglycation and antioxidant drug still remains a major priority in medicine and related clinical sectors. Against this backdrop, the antioxidant and antiglycation activities of ethylacetate, chloroform, m…
View article: Single-cell RNA seq analysis of erythroid cells reveals a specific sub-population of stress erythroid progenitors
Single-cell RNA seq analysis of erythroid cells reveals a specific sub-population of stress erythroid progenitors Open
The erythroid population was found to be heterogeneous, with a distinct sub-cell type constituting the stress erythroids; this may have important implications for our knowledge of steady-state and stress erythropoiesis, and the markers fou…
View article: Comparative venom toxin analyses of Nigerian viperidae and elapidae snakes
Comparative venom toxin analyses of Nigerian viperidae and elapidae snakes Open
Envenoming by snakebite is a serious health problem that maims and kills a large number of people, primarily in rural areas of developing African countries. The first comparative venom proteomic analyses of four snakes from the viperidae (…
View article: Antioxidant Potentials and Environmental Application of Tamarindus Indica Plant: A Brief Narrative Review
Antioxidant Potentials and Environmental Application of Tamarindus Indica Plant: A Brief Narrative Review Open
Different potentials has been devoted to most of the abundant and under-utilized plants found in Africa. This characteristic properties can be harness and channel to aid environmental, economic and social development. Tamarindus indica is …
View article: Kinetics and computational study of butyrylcholinesterase inhibition by methylrosmarinate: relevance to Alzheimer’s disease treatment
Kinetics and computational study of butyrylcholinesterase inhibition by methylrosmarinate: relevance to Alzheimer’s disease treatment Open
Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) performs a significant function in Alzheimer's disease progression. Experimental studies have shown that the function of BChE in the attenuation of cholinergic neurotransmission is essentially altered in brains…
View article: Kinetics and thermodynamics of Cr (VI) reduction by Tamarindus indica methanol leaves extract under optimized reaction conditions
Kinetics and thermodynamics of Cr (VI) reduction by Tamarindus indica methanol leaves extract under optimized reaction conditions Open
Environmental contamination with Cr (VI) has recently attracted public attention because of its high concentration in soil and wastewater originating majorly from anthropogenic activities and natural processes. Reduction of Cr (VI) to Cr (…
View article: Venom proteomic analysis of medically important Nigerian viper Echis ocellatus and Bitis arietans snake species
Venom proteomic analysis of medically important Nigerian viper Echis ocellatus and Bitis arietans snake species Open
Snakebite envenoming remains a neglected tropical disease which poses severe health hazard, especially for the rural inhabitants in Africa. In Nigeria, vipers are responsible for the highest number of deaths. Hydrophilic interaction liquid…
View article: Venom Proteomic Analysis of Two Medically Important Nigerian Viper (Echis Ocellatus and Bitis Arietans) Snake Species
Venom Proteomic Analysis of Two Medically Important Nigerian Viper (Echis Ocellatus and Bitis Arietans) Snake Species Open
Snakebite envenoming remains a neglected tropical disease, which poses severe health hazard, especially for the rural inhabitants in Africa. In Nigeria, vipers are the most toxin-producing snakes that cause the highest number of deaths. Hy…
View article: Microparticles Immobilized Tamarindus Indica Extract Bioremediates Toxic Chromium in Tannery Effluent and Contaminated Soil
Microparticles Immobilized Tamarindus Indica Extract Bioremediates Toxic Chromium in Tannery Effluent and Contaminated Soil Open
Bioreduction of certain environmental toxic metals using plant-derived antioxidants has been proven effective and promising bioremediation approach. The Redox state of specific metals, in particular chromium, determines its environmental s…
View article: Antioxidant Potentials of T. indica and its Environmental Application: A Mini Review
Antioxidant Potentials of T. indica and its Environmental Application: A Mini Review Open
Under-utilized and abundant plants found in Africa are endowed with a lot of potentials, which can be coupled and channeled to aid environmental, economic and social development. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is one of the most commonly und…
View article: <p>Inhibition of <em>Trypanosoma evansi</em> Protein-Tyrosine Phosphatase by Myristic Acid Analogues Isolated from <em>Khaya senegalensis</em> and Tamarindus <em>indica</em></p>
Inhibition of <em>Trypanosoma evansi</em> Protein-Tyrosine Phosphatase by Myristic Acid Analogues Isolated from <em>Khaya senegalensis</em> and Tamarindus <em>indica</em> Open
Analogues of myristic acid are potent inhibitors of protein-tyrosine phosphatase that could be developed as trypanocide to inhibit the enzymatic activity of protein-tyrosine phosphatase in order to prevent transmission of trypanosomes.
View article: Assessment of Bioplastic Producing Potential of Bacillus subtilis using Some Agricultural Residues as Carbon Source
Assessment of Bioplastic Producing Potential of Bacillus subtilis using Some Agricultural Residues as Carbon Source Open
This study was carried out to assess the bioplastic producing potential of Bacillus subtilis using a variety of pretreated agricultural residues. Four agricultural residues (rice husks, molasses, bagasse, and corn cobs) were subjected to a…
View article: Assessment of Performance on Community Management of Acute Malnutrition in Wagini OTP Center, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State
Assessment of Performance on Community Management of Acute Malnutrition in Wagini OTP Center, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State Open
Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) is a community-based integrated approach for management of acute malnutrition. Retrospective and on-the-spot (present) assessment performance of community management of acute malnutrition p…
View article: Hypothetical Protein from Aspergillus niger contains Chromate Reductase Motifs
Hypothetical Protein from Aspergillus niger contains Chromate Reductase Motifs Open
Chromate reductase is an enzyme that converts toxic and carcinogenic Cr⁶⁺ to non-carcinogenic and less soluble Cr³⁺. A hypothetical protein (ref. XP-001388504.1) from Aspergillus niger has been identified as chromate reductase using bioinf…
View article: Assessment of Micronutrients Content of Some Locally Consumed Tea samples in Kano
Assessment of Micronutrients Content of Some Locally Consumed Tea samples in Kano Open
Micronutrients are nutrients required for the normal metabolism of all life forms. Micronutrient content (Fe, Zn, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C) of some locally consumed tea samples (Black tea, green tea, cinnamon tea, Moringa tea, and mint tea…
View article: Effect of Malting on Chemical Composition and Protein Invitro Digestibility of Three New Varieties of Sorghum Grains
Effect of Malting on Chemical Composition and Protein Invitro Digestibility of Three New Varieties of Sorghum Grains Open
The changes in chemical composition andInvitro protein digestibility content before and after germination of three new sorghum varieties, named 'Samsorg41', 'Samsorg42', and 'Samsorg43' were investigated.The chemical composition concluded …