August, 2025

Volume: 15, Issue: 8

In this Issue: Research Article: 19, Review Article: 2

On the cover: Secondary metabolites identified in ethanolic extract of Polyscias scutellaria leaves and their mechanisms of action (Image Credit: Syarifuddin et al. Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia).

5 Jul, 2025   Review Article

The use and benefits of Momordica balsamina L. (Nkaka) amongst Bantu people in southern Africa: From traditional food source to modern medicine

Mashilo Ronnie Kgosana, Nsovo Nyeleti Mayimele

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.224194Pages: 001-007

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5 Jul, 2025   Review Article

Exploring snake venom-derived molecules for cancer treatment: challenges and opportunities

Divya Ramesh, Shankar M. Bakkannavar, Gautam Kumar, Vinutha R. Bhat

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.220739Pages: 008-022

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Anti-leishmanial potential of Betula utilis D. Don ethanolic extract, isolated betulin and its ester derivative on THP-1cells against Leishmania donovani

Aanchal Loshali, Mirza Adil Beg, Sandhya Bawa, Angamuthu Selvapandiyan, Vidhu Aeri

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.241438Pages: 023-033

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Potentially inappropriate medications among outpatient elderly Buddhist monks in Thailand: A comparison of 2023 Beers Criteria, STOPP Criteria Version 3, and 2024 PIM-BHIKKHU Criteria

Patcharin Prapassorakul, Kitiyot Yotsombut

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.237301Pages: 034-042

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Thai Kratom extracts ameliorate MAFLD through multi-target mechanism in FFA-induced HepG2 cells

Phisit Pouyfung, Jonah Bawa Adokwe, Supabhorn Yimthiang, Ruixue Ma, Tanaporn Khamphaya

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.240171Pages: 043-054

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Advancing relugolix analysis: A comparative study and AQbD-driven method optimization with stability testing

Priyanka Nagar, Arvind Kumar Sharma, Robin Kumar, Chhaya Chauhan, Rini Singhal, Minakshi Garg

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.239585Pages: 055-070

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using ethyl acetate fraction of white frangipani leaves (Plumeria alba L.) and its application as antidandruff shampoo

Dian Riana Ningsih, Putri Caroline, Purwati Purwati, Zusfahair Zusfahair, Anung Riapanitra

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.230314Pages: 071-081

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Epidermal growth factor receptor’s role in the regulation of switching the molecular subtypes in prostate cancer

Sarathkumar Edachery, Sathisha Gonchigar Jayanna, Jayaprakash Shetty, Dhananjay B. Alagundagi, Prakash Patil, Shwetha Shetty Kalladka, Sudeep D. Ghate, Praveenkumar Shetty

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.225250Pages: 082-091

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

A global trend on tuberculosis co-infection with microorganism over the past 29 years

Afifah Khairunnisa, Rosantia Sarassari, Sri Darmawati

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.222413Pages: 092-099

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Role of lychee seed extract in alleviation of ethanol-induced oxidative brain damage and memory deficit via its antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities in rats

Wathita Phachonpai, Chatawal Tongun, Prathakphong Riyamongkol, Dej Mann, Teera Chanmanee, Watcharaporn Predapirom Jeefoo

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.219863Pages: 100-108

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Effect of Physalis angulata fraction on seminiferous tubules, Bax, Bcl-2, and SOD1 mRNA expression in testicular diabetic rat model

Muhamad Tolib, Rul Afiyah Syarif, Dicky Moch Rizal, Mae Sri Hartati Wahyuningsih, Nur Arfian, Ika Rahayu, Kim Danasjz Syafeti, Frida Septiani Tavia, Saddam Muhdi

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.229171Pages: 109-116

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Biocompatible nanocarriers of bioactive flavonoid naringin: Design, formulation, and comprehensive characterization

Rituparna Chaki, Souvik Basak, Arpana Sharma, Vilas D. Nasare, Nilanjan Ghosh, Subhash C. Mandal

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.222894Pages: 117-126

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Studies on synthesis and physiochemical evaluation of curcumin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles

Eltobbgy Ahmed Magdy, Gamal Osman Elhassan, Syeda Ayesha Farhana, Riyaz Ahmed Khan, Siham A. Abdoun, R. A. M. Jainaf Nachiya, Jamal Moideen Muthu Mohamed

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.220400Pages: 127-134

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Anti-hepatocellular carcinoma and antioxidant activities of a Thai traditional liver disease formulation: GC-MS and FTIR profiling

Jirunya Promchiang, Ratchadawan Aukkanimart, Pranee Sriraj

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.219038Pages: 135-146

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Study on the anti-inflammatory activity of Polyscias scutellaria (Burm. f.) Fosberg leaves extract and its phytochemical components

Alfian Syarifuddin, Arief Nurrochmad, Nanang Fakhrudin

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.218746Pages: 147-155

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Design, synthesis, and anticancer evaluation of benzothiazole–carboxamide hybrids: Insights from molecular docking and cell line studies

Raju Kotte, Girija Sastry Vedula

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.222408Pages: 156-164

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Enhancing manufacturing efficiency with notch-enabled tooling: Cost-effective osmotically controlled release tablets using metformin HCl

Kirpa Shanker Tiwari, Parijat Pandey, Harish Dureja, Munish Garg

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.234050Pages: 165-177

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometric method for the quantification of Tepotinib in plasma samples

Arjun Siliveri, Kavitha Pingili

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.206883Pages: 178-184

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Advancements and applications of COX inhibitors: A detailed bibliometric analysis of trending topics and emerging themes

Razan Naji, Zeinah Almulhim, Yassir A. Almofti, Maryam Mahmoud, Mahmoud kandeel

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.242980Pages: 185-198

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Ethanolic extract of stems of Gnetum ula Brongn ameliorates carbon tetrachloride induced liver toxicity in wistar rats

Sharath Rajshekarappa, Preetham Jinadatta, Kiran Sundera, Sujan Ganapathy Pasura Subbaiah, Sivakami Sundari Ponnusamy, Mruthunjaya Kenganora

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.157972Pages: 199-205

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5 Jul, 2025   Research Article

Combination nanopatterns-based Bluray discs and spidroin for directing chondrogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells

Acep Hendra Punja Unggara, Damar Rastri Adhika, Anggraini Barlian

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2025.238337Pages: 206-218

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