Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR) is the official scientific publication of the Natural Product Research group, University of Benin; and it is available in both printed and electronic formats. The journal is published monthly.

Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR) is a peer-reviewed, open access online international journal which publishes original research papers. The journal welcomes submission from scholars and experts for possible publication from all over the world. The scope of the journal includes: Pharmaceutical research, chemistry and biochemistry of naturally occurring compounds, biological evaluation of crude extracts, ethnomedicine, traditional and complementary medicine, ethnopharmacology, biomedical research, Biotechnology, Evaluation of natural substances of land and sea and of plants, microbes and animals, pharmacognosy, bioavailability, clinical, pharmacological, toxicological studies and pharmacokinetics of phytochemicals, Isolation and characterization of compounds, structure elucidation, synthesis and experimental biosynthesis of natural Product as well as developments of methods in these areas are welcomed in the journal. Finally, research papers in fields on the chemistry-biology boundary, papers discussing the screening of natural Product for biological activity against different health targets are also encouraged.

Vol. 8 No. 9 (2024): Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR)

Published: 2024-10-02

The Effect of Vitamin E on Hormonal Regulations in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Review

Sabrina M. Jalani, Hannah N. Jaafar, Ruzianisra Mohamed, Siti Syairah M. Mutalip

8252-8257

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.2

Biochemistry of Aging: Decoding the Complex Pathways to Longevity

Abraham E. Ubhenin, Joshua Ikebuiro, Fatima A. Adamude, Mohammed A. Abdulrasak, Jibril H. Limam, Kingsley Omage

8269 - 8274

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.4

Teratogenic Effect of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Leaf Extract on Mice

Ayu N. Sari, Dina E. Sari, Diky S. Diningrat

8282 - 8287

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.9

Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Gastric Ulcer Potential of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Emilia sonchifolia in Rats

Mercylyn Ezinne Uche, Chinyere Godwin Chinyere, Celestine Nwabu Ekweogu, Rutherford Ikenna Esiaba, Promise Nwankpa, Eziuche Amadike Ugbogu

8314 - 8320

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.10

The Impacts of Varied Durations of 1800 MHz Mobile Phone Exposure on Oxidative Stress in the Brain and Adrenal Glands of Male Wistar Rats

Irmawan Farindra, Soetjipto, Viskasari P. Kalanjati, Warda E. Rusdi, Bambang E. Suwito, Ary Andini, Irsandi R. Farmananda, Risma M. Jannah, Firdaus Arafany, Rahmat R. Ramadhany, Wilhemus D. M. R. Benge

8321 - 8325

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.11

Anti-osteoporotic Activity of Ethyl Cinnamate from Coix lacryma-jobi Targeting SOD and GPx Proteins

Zulaini, Zulaini, Diky Setya Diningrat, Fajar Apolo Sinaga, Ayu Nirmala Sari, Kusdianti, Ira Puspita Sari

8326 - 8331

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.14
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.15

Network Pharmacology and Docking of Nephrolepis cordifolia as Type-2 Antidiabetic Agent

Samsul Hadi, Deni Setiawan, Noer Komari, Adi Rahmadi, Askur Rahman, Hamzah Fansuri, Kunti Nastiti, Khoirun Nisa

8345 – 835

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.16

Improvements of Vaginal Atrophy in Menopause with the Utilization of Natural Ingredients of Ambones Banana Blossom Extract (Musa acumintacolla) in Ovariectomy Rats

Surmiasih Surmiasih, Adi Prayitno, Brian Wasita, Ida Nurwati, Abdurahman Laqif, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari, Soetrisno Soetrisno

8355 - 8360

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.17

Anti-wrinkle Effectiveness of Clay Stick Mask Formulation of Jackfruit Leaf Ethanol Extract with Scanning Electron Microscopy

Ketut A. Adrianta, Kadek R. Yustisia, Gusti A.S.A Prasanti, Ni Ketut D. P. Pratiwi, Luh A. W. I. Putri, Dwi W. Putri

8361 - 8367

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.18

Wound Healing Potential of Diterpenoids from the Hexane Fraction of Kaempferia galanga Rhizomes

Pattreeya Tungcharoen, Teeratad Sudsai, Prapaporn Chaniad, Supinya Tewtrakul

8368 – 8380

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.19
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.20
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.21

Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral and Anticancer Potentials of Zingiberaceae Species Used as Herbal Medicine in Indonesia

Andika P. Wardana, Nanik S. Aminah,  Alfinda N. Kristanti, Mochamad Z. Fahmi, Muhammad I. Abdjan, Teguh H. Sucipto

8393-8399

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.22

In vitro and Molecular Docking Evaluation of the Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Antidiabetic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles from Cymbopogon citratus Leaf

Olasunkanmi K. Awote, Kehinde O. Amisu, Olajide S. Anagun, Fifame P. Dohou, Eniola R. Olokunola, Nzubechi O. Elum

8400-8411

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.23
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.24

Pro-fertility Effects of Gboma Eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon ) Leaf Extract in Female Albino Rats

Chiemekam S. Ezechukwu, Edmund C. Mbegbu, Bernard O. Mgbenka, Christopher D. Nwani, Emmanuel I. Nnamonu, Ebele A. Orji

8418-8423

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.26

The Antiproliferative Activity of Syzygium malaccense Fruit

Moyonda Omojufehinsi, Abigail Aning, Regina Appiah-opong, Ishaya Y. Longdet, Carrol D. Luka

8432-8437

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.27

Colocasia esculenta Leaf Extract Mitigates Hippocampal Injury Caused by Lipopolysaccharide in Mice

Jacob A. Siyanbade, Kingsley A. Iteire, Sunday A. Adelakun, Kayode A. Adebisi, Busuyi D. Kehinde, Bala P. Akwu, Tolulope S. Oladele, Oluwafunmbi E. Ogunmiluyi

8438-8446

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.28

Evaluating Cashew Tree Gum as A Potential Vaccine Carrier: Purification, Phytochemical Analysis and Biocompatibility Assessment

Ola O. Olawale, Emikpe O. Benjamin, Kuntworbe Noble, Odeniyi A. Michael, Jarikre A. Theophilus, Onilude M. Opeyemi, Osei Y. Asantewaa, Asare A. Derrick

8447 – 8452

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.29
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.31
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.32
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.33

Phytochemical Analysis and Profiling of Possible Compounds from Simarouba glauca Leaf Extracts

Waleed M. Aljawobaei, Thippeswamy N. Boramuthi, Rajeshwara N. Achur

8482-8489

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.34

Verbenone and L-Arginine Attenuate Oxidative Stress in Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide Induced Diabetic Mice

Ahmad M. Ado, Fatima A. Mahmoud, Habibu Tijjani, Umar Ibrahim, Sadiq Tijani, Sadiya Alka, Ahmed Olatunde, Aminu U. Kura, Abubakar Mohammed, Oluremi A. Saliu, Oluwafemi A. Idowu, Frank E. Ebhodaghe

8490-8497

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.35

The Anti-Hyperglycemic and Antioxidative Effects of Aqueous Extracts from Sphenocentrum jollyanum: Evidence from In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

Oluwakemi V. Adeleke, Stephen A. Adefegha, Olorunfemi R. Molehin, Ayotomiwa T. Olowoleye, Ganiyu Oboh

8498-8503

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.36
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.37

Effectiveness of Dental Pulp Stem Cells-Secretome on Superficial Burn Wounds

Soya Loviana Hasibuan, Linda Chiuman, Edy Fachrial, Dewi Fibrini, Intan Ruspita

8510-8516

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.38
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.39
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.40

Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Oreochromis Tilapia Species from South-South Nigeria using Mitochondrial DNA Hypervariable Region

Ekerette E. Ekerette, Owoidihe M. Etukudo, Jude N. Efienokwu, Hannah E. Etta, Inyang. I. Henry, Paul B. Ekpo, Ndem E. Edu, Reagan B. Agbor, Uduak. L. Edem, Ekei V. Ikpeme

8527 - 8536

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.41
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.42

Gastroprotective Effect of the Methanol Fraction of the Stem Bark Extract of Entada africana Guill. & Perr. in Wistar Rats

Millicent L. Umaru, Gabriel N. Uyaiabasi, Rabiu G. Tijjani, Celestina O. Alebiosu, Ekaete I. Oviawe, Aliyu Salihu, Abdullahi Sulaiman, Amina Y. Jega

8546 - 8553

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.43

Elephantopus scaber Ethanol Extract Suppresses Inflammation via Regulation of the NF-κB Pathway Expression in Pulmonary Fibrosis

Salma R. Firdausi, Riska A. R. Nur’aini, Fathiyah N. Izzah, Sarah N. Nabilah, Yuyun I. Christina, Dinia R. Dwijayanti, Sri Rahayu, Muhaimin Rifa’i, Muhammad S. Djati

8554 - 8560

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.44
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.45

Insulin-Loaded Prosochit® Nanoparticles Formulation Inhibits Lymphocytosis in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

Emmanuel O. Olorunsola, Emem T. Abuh, Imaobong C. Etti, Adedoyin A. Tologbonse

8571 - 8576

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.46
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.47
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.48

ERRATUM: Antifungal Potential of Selected Plant Extracts on Pathogenic Post-Harvest Fungi Causing Tuber Rot in Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. (Sweet Potato)

Tolulope S. Ewekeye, Esther A. Fashina, Sikiru M. Muhammed, Abdulrazak O. Adebayo, Omobosola B. Fagbohunlu, Oyekunle O. Esan, Oyedamola A. Oke

8577

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.49
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.50
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i9.51
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