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Magashi, A.m.

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Science, Bayero University Kano, PMB 3011, Kano State, Nigeria.

3 Publications

Publications 3

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Research Article Vol. 33, Issue 2

ANTIBACTERIAL EVALUATION OF Buchholzia coriacea SEED EXTRACTS

Abdulsalam, R.*, Nengak, Y., Magashi, A.M., Abdulsalami, H., Adamu, Z.

The antimicrobial resistance of microorganisms makes them untreatable using the convectional antibiotics, therefore a need for alternative routes of treatment. Among several different alternative Buchholzia coriacea (wonderful kola) is an effective choice because of its numerous phytochemical components. The wonderful kola sample used in this st...

Dec, 2019 Vol. 33, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 33, Issue 2

Microbiological Quality of Over-The-Counter (OTC) oral Drug Preparations Obtained From Some Retail Pharmacies in Katsina State, Nigeria

Mukhtar G.L.*, Mukhtar, M.D., Magashi, A.M.

Over the counter (OTC-drugs) oral preparations being classified as non-sterile pharmaceutical products are easily prone to microbial contamination. The presence of microbial contaminants in these products may cause spoilage resulting in physical and chemical changes, as well as risk of infection or potential health hazard to the patients. A stud...

Dec, 2019 Vol. 33, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 1

Microbiological Evaluation of Shelf-life Indices of Fermented African Locust Bean Cake Stored Under Preservative Treatment

Rabi, M.*, Mukhtar, M.D., Magashi, A.M., Bukar, A.

Daddawa also known as iru, among the Yorubas in South-west Nigeria, is a popular condiment used as taste and flavour enhancer in soup and dishes in Africa. Daddawa is traditionally produced from locust beans (Parkia biglobosa) seeds. This work was carried out on the preservation of fermented Parkia biglabosa seeds sourced from local producers an...

Jun, 2018 Vol. 32, Issue 1
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