Differentiation-inducing effect of piperitenone oxide, a fragrant ingredient of spearmint (Mentha spicata), but not carvone and menthol, against human colon cancer cells

The n-hexane extract from spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves was purified via a bioassay-guided fractionation scheme, which was based on the induction of differentiation in a RCM-1 human colon cancer cell line.One of the criteria of a differentiation marker is the formation of ducts determined visually using phase contrast microscopy, the most poten

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Monetary Convergence Across the Economic Community of West African States: Lessons for the Envisioned West African Monetary Union

Since its inauguration, the Economic Community of West African States has stressed its desire to advance regional integration through the establishment of a common single currency (the Eco).This policy has been considered advantageous given the economic benefits derived from the existence of one of the oldest sub-regional monetary unions across Fre

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Culturable Bacterial Microbiota of the Stomach of Helicobacter pylori Positive and Negative Gastric Disease Patients

Human stomach is the only known natural habitat of Helicobacter pylori (Hp), a major bacterial pathogen that causes different gastroduodenal diseases.Despite this, the impact of Hp on the diversity and the composition of the gastric microbiota has been poorly studied.In this study, we have analyzed the culturable gastric microbiota of 215 NEW-UPLOA

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THE GONG OF DODONA

In Dodona, where one of the most ancient oracles of ancient Greece was located, various methods of divination were used.One of them was the use of gong in the form of bronze boilers.The use of bronze was not accidental: it was a symbol of purity and played an important role in purifying rituals.Originally the sanctuary had no walls, but was surroun

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