AMINU Mohammed | Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Department of , Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

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Full Name:		AMINU Mohammed
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E-mail:		aminumohammed@abu.edu.ng

Educational Qualifications

Senior Secondary Certificate

G.S.S. Tukur-Tukur, Zaria
Biochemistry

Bayero University, Kano
Biochemistry

Bayero University, Kano
Biochemistry

University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

Professional Bodies Membership

Member (NSBMB/10/228)

Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)
Member (516/MOHAMMED/2014)

International Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE)
Fellow (NYA/2018270680/006)

Nigerian Young Academy (NYA, Junior affiliate of Nigerian Academy of Sciences)
Fellow

Nigerian Science Leadership Programme (N-SLP)
Member (104597)

Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research

Publications & Articles

41 Publications available ( 37 Journals , 1 Conference Papers , 3 Books )

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2009-05-02

Assessment of some heavy metals in vegetables grown along the bank of Kobanni river, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Mohammed, A., Goje, E.A., Ikira, M.D., Emmanuel, A.

Journal Published at: Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, Volume: 8, Range: 74-76

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2013-02-10

Comparative anti-microbial effect of Eucalyptus camadulensis and Aloe barbadensis on Salmonella typhi

Mohammed, A., Mustapha, S., Aliyu, S.

Journal Published at: Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, Volume: 10-11, Range: 10-13

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2014-02-01

African medicinal plants with antidiabetic potentials: A review.

Mohammed, A., Ibrahim, M.A., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Planta Medica, Volume: 80, Range: 354-377

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2014-03-18

In vitro antitrypanosomal activity, antioxidant property and phytochemical constituents of aqueous extracts of nine Nigerian medicinal plants

Umar, I.A., Samuel, N.U., Mohammed, A., Chidi, A.V., Umar, Z.U., Umar, U.A., Adewale, B.M.

Journal Published at: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume: 4, Number: 5, Range: 348-355

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2014-07-12

Anti-trypanosomal activity of African medicinal plants: A review update

Ibrahim, M.A., Mohammed, A., Isah, M.B., Aliyu, A.B

Journal Published at: Journal of Ethnophamacology, Volume: 154, Range: 26–54

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2014-09-11

Effects of aqueous extracts of Acacia albida stem bark on Wistar albino rats infected with Trypanosoma evansi

Samuel, N.U, Umar, I.A., Mohammed, A., Amos, C.A., Oladeru, O., Yakubu, R.N

Journal Published at: Natural Product Research, Volume: 29, Number: 12, Range: 1153-1156

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2015-03-04

Phytochemistry, antioxidative and antidiabetic effects of various parts of Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb. in vitro

Mohammed, A., Koorbanally, N.A., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research, Volume: 72, Range: 1201-1215

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2015-06-22

Ethyl acetate fraction of Aframomum melegueta fruit ameliorates pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and major diabetes-related parameters in a type 2 diabetes model of rats

Mohammed, A., Koorbanally, N.A., Islam, M.S.

Journal Published at: Journal of Ethnophamacology, Volume: 175, Range: 518-527

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2016-04-11

Phytochemistry, antioxidative activity and inhibition of key enzymes linked to type 2 diabetes by various parts of Aframomum melegueta in vitro

Mohammed, A., Koorbanally, N.A., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research, Volume: 73, Range: 403-417

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2016-04-25

Anti-diabetic effect of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich. (Annonaceae) fruit acetone fraction in a type 2 diabetes model of rats

Mohammed, A., Koorbanally, N.A., Islam, M.S.

Journal Published at: Journal of Ethnophamacology, Volume: 180, Range: 131-139

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2016-11-22

A systematic review of pentacyclic triterpenes and their derivatives as chemotherapeutic agents against tropical parasitic diseases

Isah, M.B., Ibrahim, M.A., Mohammed, A., Aliyu, A.B., Masola, B., Coetzer, T.H.T.

Journal Published at: Parasitology, Volume: 143, Range: 1219-1231

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2017-04-07

Inhibition of key enzymes linked to type 2 diabetes by compounds isolated from Aframomum melegueta K. Schum. Fruit

Mohammed, A., Gbonjubola, V.A., Koorbanally, N.A., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume: 55, Range: 1010-1016

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2017-08-13

Anti-diabetic effect of Capsicum annuum L. fruit acetone fraction in a type 2 diabetes model of rats

Mohammed, A., Koorbanally, N.A., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research, Volume: 74, Range: 1767-1779

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2017-08-18

Antioxidant potential of Xylopia aethiopica fruit acetone fraction in a type 2 diabetes model of rats

Mohammed, A., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Biomedicine and Pharmacotheraphy, Volume: 96, Range: 30-36

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2018-06-11

Inhibition of key enzymes linked to diabetes by Annona senegalensis Pers (Annonaceae) leaf in vitro

Ibrahim, A., Umar, I.A., Aimola, I.A., Mohammed, A

Journal Published at: Journal of Herbal Medicine, Volume: 16, Number: 100248,

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2018-06-23

Spice-derived bioactive ingredients: potential agents or food adjuvant in the management of diabetes mellitus.

Mohammed, A., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Frontiers in Pharmacology, Volume: 9, Range: 893

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2019-01-22

Interaction of stigmasterol with trypanosomal uridylyl transferase, farnesyl diphosphate synthase and sterol 14α-demethylase: an in silico prediction of mechanism of action

Ibrahim, M.A., Isah, M.B., Tajuddeen, N., Hamza, S.A., Mohammed, A

Journal Published at: Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, Volume: 16, Number: 7, Range: 799-807

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2019-09-20

The modulation of the oxidative stress profile in various organs of Trypanosoma congolense-infected rats by ellagic acid

Ibrahim, M.A, Adamu, A., Audu, F.E., Suleiman, M.A., Aminu, R., Aliyu, A.B., Danfulani, M., Bakura, E.J., Tsako, S.N., Mohammed, A.

Journal Published at: Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences, Volume: 12, Number: 4, Range: 441-444

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2019-12-11

Antidiabetic activity of Pistia strateotes L. aqueous extract in alloxan-induced diabetic rats

Lawal, M., Suleiman, A., Matazu, N.U., Dawud, F.A., Mohammed, A., Umar, I.A.

Journal Published at: Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR), Volume: 3, Number: 3, Range: 91-94

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2020-07-15

Effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf) tea in a type 2 diabetes rat model

Garba, H.A., Mohammed, A., Ibrahim, M.A., Shuaibu, M.N

Journal Published at: Clinical Phytoscience, Volume: 6, Number: 9,

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2020-11-04

Antidiabetic potential of anthraquinones: a review

Mohammed, A., Ibrahim, M.A., Tajuddeen, N., Aliyu, A.B., Isah, M.B

Journal Published at: Phytotherapy Research, Volume: 34, Range: 486–504

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2020-12-03

Cerebral malaria and toxoplasmosis: Could their concomitant presentation worsen psychotic condition?

Ibrahim, M.A., Atilola, O., Mohammed, A., Awosanya, E.J., Odetokun, I.A., Muhammad, A., Chukwudi, C.U., Ukwaja, K.N., Oyeyemi, O.T

Journal Published at: Annals of Science and Technology, Volume: 5, Number: 2, Range: 24-39

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2020-12-09

Quorum sensing inhibition in Chromobacterium violaceum, antibacterial activity and GC-MS analysis of Centaurea praecox (Oliv. & Hiern) extracts

Aliyu, A.B., Ibrahim, M.A., Mohammed, A., Isah, M.B. Gangas, P., Oyewale, A.O

Journal Published at: Letters in Applied NanoBioScience, Volume: 9, Number: 4, Range: 1569-1577

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2021-03-11

Influence of methoxylation on the anti-diabetic activity of ρ-hydroxybenzaldehyde in type 2 diabetic rat model

Olatunde, A., Mohammed, A., Ibrahim, M.A., Shuaibu, M.A

Journal Published at: Phytomedicine Plus, Volume: 1, Number: 100003,

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2021-04-02

Oleanolic acid as a potential antidiabetic component of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich. (Annonaceae) fruit: bioassay guided isolation and molecular docking studies

Mohammed, A., Awolola, G.V., Ibrahim, M.A., Koorbanally, N.A., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Natural Product Research, Volume: 35, Number: 5, Range: 788-791

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2021-12-24

Physcion ameliorates pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and diabetes-related oxidative stress markers in type 2 diabetes rat model

Inalegwu, I.E., Aimola, I.A., Mohammed, A

Journal Published at: Phytomedicine Plus, Volume: 1, Number: 100114,

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2022-01-05

Antidiabetic compounds from medicinal plants traditionally used for the treatment of diabetes in Africa: A review update (2015–2020)

Mohammed, A., Tajuddeen, N.,

Journal Published at: South African Journal of Botany, Volume: 146, Range: 585-602

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2022-02-02

Potential of diterpenes as antidiabetic agents: Evidence from clinical and pre-clinical studies

Mohammed, A., Tajuddeen, N, Ibrahim, M.A., Isah, M.B., Aliyu, A.B., Islam, M.S

Journal Published at: Pharmacological Research, Volume: 179, Number: 106158,

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2022-02-11

Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) and date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruit blend mitigates hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and oxidative complications in type-2 diabetes models

Mohammed, A., Sanusi, K., U. A. Yakubu Haruna

Journal Published at: Journal of Food Biochemistry, Volume: 46, Number: e14423,

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2022-04-01

Vanillin: A food additive with multiple biological activities

Olatunde, A., Mohammed, A., Ibrahim, M.A., Tajuddeen, N., Shuaibu, M. N

Journal Published at: European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports, Volume: 5, Number: 100055,

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2022-07-23

Effects of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde, vanillin, and syringaldehyde on protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B activity

Peter, J.A., Olatunde, A., Aminu, S., Umar, Mohammed, A

Journal Published at: Current Enzyme Inhibition, Volume: 18, Number: 3, Range: 194-199

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2023-04-11

Beneficial role of broccoli and its active ingredient, sulforaphane in the treatment of diabetes

Mohammed, A., & Mohammed, H. A

Journal Published at: Phytomedicine Plus, Volume: 3, Number: 100431,

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2023-05-30

Evaluating Khaya senegalensis for Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐IV Inhibition Using in Vitro Analysis and Molecular Dynamic Simulation of Identified Bioactive Compounds

Idoko, V. O., Sulaiman, M. A., Adamu, R. M., Abdullahi, A. D., Tajuddeen, N., Mohammed, A., & Ibrahim, M. A

Journal Published at: Chemistry & Biodiversity, Volume: 20, Number: e202200909,

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2023-07-22

Dietary inclusion of coconut and date palm fruit blend attenuate hyperglycemia, insulin insensitivity and diabetes-induced complications in vivo

Mohammed, A., Liman, M. L

Journal Published at: Food and Humanity, Volume: 1, Range: 1442-1448

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2023-09-06

Hypoglycemic potential of African medicinal plants in diabetic and non-diabetic human subjects: a review

Mohammed, A.

Journal Published at: Clinical Complementary Medicine and Pharmacology, Volume: 3, Number: 100081,

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2023-12-11

Treatment outcomes and predictors of recovery from severe acute malnutrition among children

Kudan, Z. B., Owolabi, O. A., Bala, S. M., & Mohammed, A

Journal Published at: Clinical Nutrition Open Science, Volume: 52, Range: 58-67

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2025-04-02

The antidiabetic properties of lignans: a comprehensive review

Isah, M.B., Tajuddeen, N., Yusuf, A., Mohammed, A., Ibrahim, M.A., Melzig, M., Zhang, X.

Journal Published at: Phytomedicine, Volume: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2025.156717,

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2016-06-03

Anti-oxidative potential and inhibition of key enzymes linked to type-2 diabetes mellitus of commonly used spice ‘red pepper’ in vitro.

Mohammed, A.

Conference Published at: Proceedings of the 40th Conference & Annual General Meeting, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST,

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2017-04-01

Plant-derived anti-diabetic compounds from African medicinal plants: a short review.

Mohammed, A., Ibrahim, H., Islam, M.S

Book Published at: Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume: 54, Range: 291-314

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2018-08-22

Terpenoids as emerging therapeutic agents: cellular targets and mechanisms of action against protozoan parasites

Isah, M.B., Tajuddeen, M.B., Umar, M.I., Alhafiz, Z.A., Mohammed, A., Ibrahim, M.A

Book Published at: Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume: 59, Range: 227-250

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2023-07-09

Recent developments on the chemical and biological activity studies of dihydro-β-agarofuran sesquiterpenoids

Tajuddeen, N., Isah, M. B., Mohammed, A., Aliyu, A. B., Ibrahim, M. A

Book Published at: Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume: 76, Range: 409-486

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Conferences & Attended

27 Conferences attended ( 14 Local , 13 International )

28th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) , Start date: 2008-11-23, End date: 2008-11-26

18th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Botanical Society of Nigeria (BSN), Multipurpose Hall, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Botanical Society of Nigeria (BSN) , Start date: 2009-02-10, End date: 2009-02-14

1st Northwest Zonal Conference, Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute for Development Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), North-West Zone , Start date: 2009-08-13, End date: 2009-08-13

41st Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Nutritional Society of Nigeria, Arewa House, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nutritional Soceity of Nigeria , Start date: 2010-09-21, End date: 2010-09-25

30th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Conference Hall, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) , Start date: 2010-10-24, End date: 2010-10-27

11th Annual Scientific Conference of Nigerian Association of Pharmacist in Academia. Zaria, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigerian Association of Pharmacist in Academia , Start date: 2011-10-24, End date: 2011-10-28

31th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) Conference Hall, University of Nigeria Nsuka, Enugu State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) , Start date: 2011-10-31, End date: 2011-11-03

32nd Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Calabar, Auditorium of the University of Calabar Conference Centre, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) , Start date: 2012-11-14, End date: 2012-11-17

40th Conference & Annual General Meeting, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) Annual Conference, Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) , Start date: 2016-10-24, End date: 2016-10-26

8th Nigerian Young Academy Conference at University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigerian Young Academy , Start date: 2018-08-28, End date: 2018-08-30

9th Nigerian Young Academy Conference at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigerian Young Academy , Start date: 2019-08-26, End date: 2019-08-30

37th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) , Start date: 2019-11-04, End date: 2019-11-08

10th Nigerian Young Academy Conference at Nigerian Stored Product Research Institute (NSPRI) Conference Hall, Yaba, Lagos and Virtually, Lagos State, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigerian Young Academy , Start date: 2020-11-30, End date: 2020-02-11

11th Nigerian Young Academy Conference at University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

Local Organised by: Nigerian Young Academy , Start date: 2021-08-24, End date: 2021-08-26

15th Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (WANNPRES) Conference, MicCom Golf Hotels & Resort, Ibokun Road, Ada, Osun State, Nigeria

International Organised by: Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (WANNPRES) , Start date: 2012-08-03, End date: 2012-08-06

15th Congress of International Society for Ethnopharmacology, BeitZaman Hotel & Resort, Petra, Jordan

International Organised by: International Society for Ethnopharmacology , Start date: 2015-05-05, End date: 2015-05-08

23rd World Diabetes Congress, Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, Canada

International Organised by: World Diabetes Congress , Start date: 2015-11-30, End date: 2015-12-04

9th International Conference on Structural Biology, Hilton Zurich Airport Hotel, Opfikon, Zurich, Switzerland

International Organised by: Conference Series , Start date: 2017-09-18, End date: 2017-09-20

24th International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) & 15th Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) Congress, COEX, Seoul, South Korea

International Organised by: International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) & 15th Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) , Start date: 2018-06-02, End date: 2018-06-08

8th International Conference on Bacteriology and Infectious Diseases, Protea Hotel, Fire and Ice, Cape Town, South Africa

International Organised by: Conference Series , Start date: 2018-11-22, End date: 2018-11-23

1st Natural Products in Drug Discovery and Human Health (NatProdDDH) Conference, University of Lisbon, Portugal

International Organised by: Phytochemical Soceity of Europe , Start date: 2019-07-28, End date: 2019-07-31

15th International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA) at Copenhagen, Denmark

International Organised by: International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA) , Start date: 2022-08-21, End date: 2022-08-26

5th International Conference on Natural Products Utilization: from Plants to Pharmacy Shelf, Varna, Bulgaria

International Organised by: The Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology (CPSBB), Bulgaian and Bulgarian Academy of Science , Start date: 2023-05-30, End date: 2023-06-02

5th Annual CNPD Conference

International Organised by: Centre for Natural Products Discovery, Liverpool John Moores University , Start date: 2024-06-19, End date: 2024-06-21

8th International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food

International Organised by: International Association of Dietetic Nutrition and Safety (IADNS) , Start date: 2024-08-02, End date: 2024-08-06

23rd International Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology & the 2nd International Congress of the African Phytomedicine Scientific Society (ISE-APSS 2024)

International Organised by: International Society for Ethnopharmacology & International Congress of the African Phytomedicine Scientific Society , Start date: 2024-10-23, End date: 2024-10-26

6th International Conference on Natural Products Utilization: from Plants to Pharmacy Shelf, Bansko, Bulgaria, 2025

International Organised by: The Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology (CPSBB), Bulgaian and Bulgarian Academy of Science , Start date: 2025-05-27, End date: 2025-05-30