Volume 12, Issue 1

· pp. 1–35 · 6 articles

In this issue

Article
Antibacterial Activity of Harpagophytum procumbens (Burch.) DC. ex Meisn. Root Extracts against Gastrointestinal Pathogens and Bacterial Triggers of Autoimmune Diseases
Alysha Bromley, Ian E Cock
pp. 14–22 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.1.4 · Published
Background:Recent increases in the numbers of antibiotic resistant bacteria and corresponding decreases in antimicrobial discovery have focussed drug discovery efforts towards plant based medicines. Harpagophytum procumb…
Article
Extracts of Lomandra hystrix Labill. Aerial Parts Lack Antibacterial Activity and are Non-toxic in vitro
Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe, Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala, I E Cock
pp. 23–27 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.1.5 · Published
Introduction:The development of bacterial strains that are resistant to multiple antibiotics has made the discovery of new antibiotics a priority for medical research. Examination of plants for new antimicrobial agents i…
Article
Improving Student Outcomes and Perceptions in First Year Biosciences by Enhancing Engagement: A Case Study
Ian Cock
pp. 28–35 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.1.6 · Published
Background:Engagement of students in the biosciences is essential to ensure a continued flow of quality medical, pharmaceutical and pharmacognosy researchers into the future. Methods:A suite of teaching modalities and ph…

Review
Exploration of Streptomyces hygroscopicus Secondary Metabolite Compound as a Development of Antimalarial Drug Candidate
Melinda Violita, Ajeng Widyastuti, Cahya Pandya Astami, Rivo Yudhinata Brian Nugraha, Uswatun Khasanah
pp. 2–6 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.1.2 · Published
Background: Malaria has become a major global health disease among humans. Globally, an estimated 228 million cases of malaria occurred and resulted in 405,000 deaths in 2018. The treatment of Plasmodium falciparum malar…
Review
A Look at the Role of Mucilage at the Industrial Level
María Paz Villegas Calero, Alejandro Esquivel Álvarez, Elías Quesada Morales, María Fernanda Rojas Salas, Marianela Chavarría-Rojas, German Madrigal Redondo
pp. 7–13 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.1.3 · Published
Introduction:This bibliographic review gathers information regarding mucilages, their characteristics, extraction methods for various plant species, and their uses at a pharmaceutical level and for other industries. Meth…

Article
Green Tea Consumption may Protect against Cancer
I E Cock
pp. 36 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.1.7 · Published
A recent report in Nature Communications highlighted the potential of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a common component in green tea, for its ability to protect against some cancers.1 The ability of EGCG to induce apop…