Amyloid-beta peptide (Aβ) is implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder. This study was designed to determine the effect of four medicinal plants used to treat neurodegenerative diseases on Aβ-induced cell death. Cytotoxicity of the ethanol extracts of the plants was determined against SH-SY5Y (human neuroblastoma) cells which were untreated, as wel...

An endophytic fungus isolated from Lannea corammendalica displayed considerable antimicrobial activity. The fungus was identified as Colletotrichum gloeosporioides based on morphological features. The metabolite showed more activity against gram positive than gram negative bacterial pathogens. Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus was highest with zone of inhibition 25 mm. The fu...

Over-exploitation coupled with adverse effect of increased human activities and lack standard plantation endangers the germination Lannea microcarpa seeds. An experiment was carried out to check different pre-sowing treatments on seed African Grape (Lannea L.). Pot trials conducted during dry season at Botanic garden, Department Plant Science Biotechnology, Faculty Life Science, Federal Univers...

Dichapetalum cymosum (Hook.) Engl. (Poison leaf; gifblaar) is a major cause of acute livestock plant poisoning in southern Africa. Microscopic identification of leaf fragments found in the digestive tract of poisoned animals can assist in the diagnosis of poisoning when D. cymosum poisoning is suspected. The microscopic morphology of D. cymosum leaves are described using standard staining and m...

Background and Objectives: The species to the Lannea genus are trees, shrubs with compound leaves. Thus, individuals called atypical single leaves of socio-economic interests have been identified in central plateau region (Burkina Faso). This study aimed contribute identification species. Material Methods: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method using specific primers was performed consisted ext...