Biochemistry

Biochemical, Haematological And Nutritional Evaluation Of Raw And Toasted Bambara Groundnut By-Product Using Rabbits

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The effects of raw and toasted Bambara groundnut by-product was assessed on weight for weight replacement of soyabean meal in rabbit dict using growth performance; carcass quality; blood...

74 pages (17757 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect Of Ethanol Extract Of Euphorbia Kamerunicus On Potassium Bromate-Induced Toxicity In Albino Rats

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This study investigated the modulatory effect of ethanol extract of Euphorbia kamerunicus on potassium bromate-induced toxicity in Albino rats. The crude ethanol extract was subjected to...

102 pages (38768 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Growth Performance And Nutritional Composition Of Phaseolus Vulgaris Grown On Dump Site Soil

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Two varieties of phaseolus vulgaris (black and brown) were evaluated for their growth performance, proximate composition and antinutrients presence in different percentage of dump site...

97 pages (13557 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Biochemechical and Bioactive studies on Extracts of Xylopia Aethiopica and ocimum gratissimum.

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 Phytochemical and bioactivity studies on extracts Fea Xylopia aethiopica and Ocimum gratissimum was carried out. Phytochemical screening reveal the presence of tannins, phytates,...

Projects · 1 year ago

Dietary Management Of Diabetes With Unripe Plantain (Musa paradisiaca): ITS Effects On Glut1 And Glut 4 Glucose Transporters And Other Biochemical Parameters In Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

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This study was aimed at investigating the biochemical basis of dietary management of diabetes mellitus using unripe plantain in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. The effects of...

129 pages (27054 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Evaluation Of Anti-Inflamatory Activities Of Extracts Of Abelmoscus Esculentus Seeds

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Inflanunation is a complex biological response of vascular tissue to harmful stimuli such as pathogen, damage cells or irritants. Attention increasingly has been directed to natural...

46 pages (9708 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Evaluation Of The Anti-Diabetic And Antioxidant Properties Of Ethanolic Extract Of Garcinia Kola Seed (BITTER KOLA) In Albino Rat

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This study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant and the anti-diabetic property of ethanolic extract of G. kola seed (bitter kola) extract on alloxan induced diabetic wistar rats....

51 pages (10903 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Anti-Inflammatory And Hepatoprotective Potential Of Methanol Extract Of Platycerium bifurcatum (Cav.) C. CHR. Leaves On Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatoxicity In Sprague Dawley Rats

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P. bifurcatum is a lower plant that has been used in ethnomedicine for the treatment of inflammation, cough and hypertension. The aim of the study was to evaluate the possible...

168 pages (29583 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Attenuation Of High-Sucrose Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome In Albino Rats By Methanol Extract Of Curcuma longa (Turmeric)

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There is prevalence of Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of cardiometabolic symptoms including central obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, chronic low-grade inflammation and...

24 pages (16766 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Effect Of L-Arginine And Vitamin C On Some Antioxidant Status In The Serum, Liver And Brain Homogenate Of Aspartame-Intoxicated Rats

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Aspartame is a non-nutritive sweetener particularly used in ‘diet’ and ‘low calorie’ products and also in a variety of foods, drugs and hygiene products. The research work aimed at...

15 pages (22902 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Phytochemical Composition, Analgesic, Antiinflammatory And Tonic Properties Of Viscum album (Mistletoe)

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Viscum album (Mistletoe) is a semi-parasitic plant which grows on the stems of other tree species. This present study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical composition, acute...

17 pages (22687 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Nutritional Properties Of Mucuna sloanei [Hamburger bean] Seeds And Selected Biochemical Effects Of The Ethanol Extract Of Seed Endosperm On Monosodium Glutamate - Intoxicated Wistar Rats.

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Some plants are known to be sources of food with significant medicinal properties that can combat the deleterious effects of some chemicals incorporated into foods and Mucuna sloanei is one...

29 pages (33916 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Hepato-Protective Effects Of Methanol Extract Of Asystasia Gangetica Leaves On Monosodium glutama- te Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats

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The study investigated the effect of Asystasia gangetica leaves towards hepato-protective activity against monosodium glutamate intoxication. A total of 120-180 g body weight (b.w) was...

78 pages (17103 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect Of Aqueous Extract Of Plureteus Ostreatus Grown On Hcl-Soaked Palm Oil Bunch On Some Liver Function Parameters In Wistar Albino Rats

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 This study was designed to investigate the effect of aqueous extract of Pluroteous ostreatus mushroom grown on HCl- soaked palm oil bunch on some serum liver enzymes (AST,ALT,ALP),...

61 pages (16613 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effects of hydro-ethanolic extract of amaranthus hybridus leaves on some haematological profile of thioacetamide intoxicated rats.

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The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of hydro-ethanolic extract of Amaranthus hybridus leaves on some hematological profile of thioacetamide intoxicated rats (wistar)....

33 pages (7369 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Determination Of Some Toxicants Such As Nitrite, Nitrate, pH And Malondialdehyde In Some Fruit Juices Marketed In Ubani Umuahia Abia State.

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 The presence of some toxicants such as nitrite, nitrate malondialdehyede and pH were determined in some fruit juices marketed in ubani market using acceptable chemical and...

46 pages (10370 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

BCM211 (General Biochemistry 1) B

1ST SEMESTER 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION

7 pages (3031 words) · Exam Question Papers · 1 year ago

BCM 211 General Biochemistry 1

First Semester 2019/2020 Examination 
7 pages (3142 words) · Exam Question Papers · 1 year ago

Biochemical Role Of Vitamin C And E In Ciprofloxacin And Gentamicin Co-Administration In Wistar Rats

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The research aimed at evaluating the biochemical role of vitamin C and E in ciprofloxacin and gentamicin co-administration. Twenty five female wistar rats weighing (85-140) g were used for...

114 pages (32420 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Effect Of L-Arginine On Some Haematological And Biochemical Indices Of Paracetamol-Intoxicated Wistar Rats

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Paracetamol (Acetaminiphen) in toxic doses caused electrolyte imbalance, anaemia and oxidative damage, which manifest itself as renal failure and hepatic centrilobular necrosis. This study...

1 page (30118 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Effects Of Crude Extract And Fractions Of Moringa oleifera Leaves On Glucose Transport Proteins, AMP-Kinase, Na+/K+-ATPase And Other Biochemical Parameters In Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Male Wistar Rats

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This study  investigated the effects of crude extract and fractions from Moringa oleifera leaves on glucose transport proteins, AMPkinase,Na+/K+-ATPase and other parameters in...

18 pages (59569 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Hepatoprotective And Renal Effects Of Methanol Extract Of Napoleonae imperialis In Albino Rats

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Liver and kidney damages are of growing concern to today’s modern society. The increasing incidence of exposure to toxic agents has contributed to liver and renal diseases. There is...

1 page (22747 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

The effects of four (4) different drying methods on the cyanogenic content and toxicity of pro-vitamin a High quality cassava flour (HQCF)

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The effects of Solar, Oven, Sun and Tray drying methods on the cyanogenic content of Pro-Vitamin A Cassava cultivars (UMUCASS 36 and UMUCASS 37) was investigated using spectrophotometric...

114 pages (27832 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

BCM211 (General Biochemistry 1)

First Semester 2019/2020 Academic Session

BCM211 (General Biochemistry 1)

7 pages (3078 words) · Exam Question Papers · 1 year ago

Anti-Inflammatory And Tonic Properties Of Methanol Extract Of Arachis Hypogea Leaves

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The anti-inflammatory and tonic properties of methanol extract of Arachis hypogea leaves were studied in vitro and in vivo. Qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of...

19 pages (20420 words) · Theses · 1 year ago
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