Publications by authors named "Abidemi J Akindele"

Trimetazidine (TMZ) is a beneficial and well-tolerable anti-anginal drug which has protective action towards ischemia and reperfusion injury. TMZ performs its anti-ischemic effect by modifying cardiac metabolism without shifting the hemodynamic functions, so it represents an outstanding complementary perspective to the general angina treatment. TMZ possesses a positive impact on the inflammatory profile, and also endothelial function furthermore displays various benefits through minimising the number, as well as the intensity of angina strikes and ameliorating the clinical indication and symptoms of myocardium ischemia.

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Nicorandil (NIC) is a well-known anti-anginal agent, which has been recommended as one of the second-line treatments for chronic stable angina as justified by the European guidelines. It shows an efficacy equivalent to that of classic anti-anginal agents. NIC has also been used clinically in various cardiovascular diseases such as variant or unstable angina and reperfusion-induced damage following coronary angioplasty or thrombolysis.

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While the cardiovascular effects of Kolaviron (KV) and (GK) are documented in the literature, a thorough search through literature revealed a fragmentation of information on the effect of KV and GK on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This systematic review aims to evaluate and summarize preclinical or clinical evidence on the effect of KV and GK on CVDs. Using the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic literature search was conducted in five medical databases (PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science).

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There remains an insufficiency of data on the long-term toxicological profile of Heckel and its extract, Kolaviron (KV), despite several studies on its pharmacological effects. This research was designed to investigate the long-term histopathological, hematological, biochemical, hormonal, reproductive, and oxidative effects of 90 days administration of KV to male and female rats, as well as additional 30 days reversibility study to assess the potential for reversal of induced effects. Fifty-six male and female Wistar rats divided into four groups were treated orally with distilled water/propylene glycol, 20 mg/kg KV, 100 mg/kg KV, and 500 mg/kg KV for 90 days.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infection caused by a newly discovered coronavirus which was identified in Wuhan, China. The race is on globally to repurpose drugs for COVID-19 and develop a safe and effective vaccine against the disease. There is an urgent need to search for effective remedies against COVID-19 from the rich and extensive flora of Africa and the world.

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Objectives: Early diagnosis and management of known cardiovascular disease risk attributes such as hypertension lessens morbidity and mortality as well as increase quality of life of patients. This present study was modelled to investigate the ameliorative effect of Kolaviron, an extract of Heckel seeds, in ethanol- and sucrose-induced hypertension.

Methods: Test animals were divided into six groups of six animals each for each hypertensive model.

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Objectives: DC (Apocynaceae) has gained wide and extensive applications in herbal medicine in Africa for the treatment of quite a lot of diseases. Owing to the extensive application and the propensity of persistent consumption of this shrub, this research investigates the sub-chronic toxicological effect of aqueous root extract of (SHP) in laboratory animals (rats).

Methods: The rats were allotted into four groups of eight rats each (n=8) and orally treated daily for ninety (90) days with SHP extract at 100, 500 and 1,000 mg/kg and the control group received distilled water (10 mL/kg).

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Newbouldia laevis (Bignoniaceae) is a woody tropical plant commonly found in southwest Nigeria. Ethnobotanical survey and literature revealed its application in the management of CNS disorders e.g.

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Several strategies for discovering drugs from unexplored natural products continue to strengthen research and development with current commercial evidence supporting their applications. We assessed the effects of the hydroethanolic extract of root (HEASR) against phenylhydrazine (PHZ)-induced haematotoxicity, biochemical changes, and oxidative stress in male Wistar rats. Groups 1 and 2 controls received normal saline (10 mL/kg/day) and PHZ (60 mg/kg, day 4 and 5), respectively, via oral gavage.

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Background Antidiabetic activity of aqueous root extract of Strophanthus hispidus (SHP) was evaluated based on its folklore used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the in-vitro and in-vivo antidiabetic potential of the aqueous root extract of SHP. Methods SHP (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg p.

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Background: Linn. (Musaceae) is used in traditional African medicine in the management of mental disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate the central nervous system activities of the aqueous leaf extract of (MS) MATERIALS AND METHODS: MS (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg, .

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This study investigated the protective effects of carvedilol alone and coadministered with prednisolone and diltiazem on doxorubicin (DOX) and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced toxicity. Each of 2 pools of 70 female rats were randomly allotted into 10 groups of 7 animals each and treated as follows: Group 1: normal saline (10 mL/kg); Group 2: normal saline and DOX (40 mg/kg)/5-FU (20 mg/kg) alone; Group 3: gallic acid (200 mg/kg) and DOX/5-FU; Group 4: carvedilol (0.075 mg/kg) and DOX/5-FU; Group 5: carvedilol (0.

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: Due to its nutritional and medicinal values, the leaf of Hook f. (Cucurbitaceae) is consumed in different parts of Nigeria. Acute and sub-chronic toxicity of the hydroethanolic leaf extract of were investigated in this study.

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Tuberculosis therapy utilizes drugs that while effective cause treatment-related toxicity. Modulation of antitubercular drugs-induced toxicity by methionine and vitamin B-complex in patients was evaluated. 285 treatment-naïve tuberculosis patients at the Chest Clinics of Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yaba and General Hospital, Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria was prospectively recruited and allotted into test (antitubercular medicines, methionine and vitamin B-complex) and control groups (antitubercular medicines).

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Caladium bicolor (Araceae) is a horticulture plant also used by some traditional medicine practitioners in the treatment of diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate the antidiarrhoeal activity of the aqueous leaf extract of C. bicolor and its possible mechanisms of action in rodents.

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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and sustained focus is on the discovery and development of newer and better tolerated anticancer drugs especially from plants. The sulforhodamine B (SRB) in vitro cytotoxicity assay, sarcoma-180 (S-180) ascites and solid tumor, and L1210 lymphoid leukemia in vivo models were used to investigate the anticancer activity of root extracts of Aristolochia ringens Vahl. (Aristolochiaceae; mǎ dōu líng).

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This study was designed to investigate the hypoglycemic, antilipidemic and antioxidant effects of valproic acid (VA) in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. VA (100, 300 and 600mg/kg p.o.

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Telfairia occidentalis (Cucurbitaceae) is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible seeds. The plant is noted to have healing properties. It is used as a blood tonic to revive weak/ill individuals and its use by sickle cell patients has been documented.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Ipomoea asarifolia (Convolvulacae), commonly known as "morning glory" is found across West Africa. Preparations of the plant are used traditionally for the treatment of diverse ailments including diabetes, neuralgia, arthritic pain and stomach ache. This study was designed to assess the safety profile of the hydroethanolic leaf extract of I.

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Introduction. Sansevieria liberica Gerome and Labroy (Agavaceae) is a perennial plant widely distributed in tropical Africa. Preparations of the plant are commonly used across Nigeria for the treatment of inflammatory conditions.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Albizia glaberrima is a shrub found in the deciduous forest and jungle of the coastal plain of West Africa. Preparations of the plant are used traditionally in the treatment of fever, pain and central nervous system disorders, including epilepsy. This study was conducted to investigate the neuropharmacological effects of the aqueous leaf extract of Albizia glaberrima in mice.

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This study was designed to investigate the anticancer activity of extracts of the phytomedicine DAS-77. The sulforhodamine B (SRB) in vitro cytotoxicity assay, Sarcoma-180 (S-180) ascites and solid tumor, and L1210 lymphoid leukemia in vivo models were employed. DAS-A001 (ethanol extract, IC50 12 and 13 µg/mL with HCT-116 and PC3, respectively); DAS-A002 (hydroethanol extract, IC50 <5 and 13 µg/mL with HCT-116 and PC3, respectively); DAS-A003 (aqueous extract, IC50 <5 µg/mL with THP-1); and DAS-A004 (dichloromethane:methanol extract; IC50 <5 and 17 µg/mL with HCT-116 and PC3, respectively) demonstrated significant activity in vitro.

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Hypertension remains a major health problem worldwide considering the prevalence of morbidity and mortality. Plants remain a reliable source of efficacious and better tolerated drugs and botanicals. This study was designed to investigate the effect of the chemo-profiled hydroethanolic leaf extract of Byrsocarpus coccineus in ethanol- and sucrose-induced hypertension.

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