Biochemistry

Bioaccumulation Assessment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Distribution In Commonly Consumed Food Crops In Quarry Site Located At Ishiagu, Ebonyi State.

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of environmental contaminants (pollutants) that emanate from incomplete combustion of fuel or high temperature pyrolysis of...

71 pages (15410 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Fatty Acid Profile Of Four Different Fish Species: Catfish, Croaker, Tilapia And Mackerel

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The seafood industry has benefited from the increased emphasis on the role of human diet in the prevention and amelioration of certain diseases and the recent recommendation to...

44 pages (8394 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Relationship Between Obesity And Blood Pressure And The Prevalence Of Hypertiuglyceridemic Waist Phenotype In A Nigerian Male Undergraduate Population

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The increasing rate of blood pressure in a male undergraduate population was investigated and their blood pressures, body mass index, waist circumference and triacyiglycerol level...

38 pages (5025 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Hepato-Curative Effects Of Methanol Extract Of Asystasia Gangetica Leaves On Monosodium Glutamate Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats

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The ever increasing incidence of liver toxicity had always been attributed to environmental and ingested toxins. However, herbal remedies have been proffered as a promising cure and...

75 pages (16538 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Hydro-Ethanol Extract Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa Calyx On Kidney Electrolyte Profile Of Thioacetamide Induced Intoxicated Rats

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The work is aimed at investigating the effect of hydro-ethanol extract of Hibiscus Sabdarffa calyx on kidney electrolyte profile ofthioacetamide induced intoxicated rats. Twenty rats...

47 pages (8838 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Health Risk Assessment Of Heavy Metals In Selected Food Crops And Soil From Coca- Cola Bottling Company Vicinity In Enugu State And An Unpolluted Area In Umudike, Abia State.

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This study was conducted to assess the human health risk associated with heavy metals in food crops and soils. Heavy metals via the consumption of these food crops were investigated:...

80 pages (17977 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Prevalence Of Obesity, Hypertension And Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Phenotype And The Relationship Between Obesity And Hypertension In Female Undergraduates.

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The quickened pace of change and modification of lifestyles by young adults in developing countries has led to a rise in the incidence of hypertension, obesity, and...

56 pages (9927 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Phytochemical And Proximate Analysis Of Tetrapleuru Tetruptera Fruit

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The proximate and phytochernical composition of Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit (pod and seed) used traditionally as spice and in Africa folk medicine was detçrmined. The proximate...

56 pages (9927 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Histopathological Examination Of The Heart Sections In Albino Rats Fed With Mucuna Pruriens Oil.

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Oil from muCunu prurierl.S was extracted using the soxhiet method, puriiic(l and extracted. Standard methods were used For the determination of the physic- chemical indices. The...

51 pages (7939 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Heavy Metal Distribution In Soils And Commonly Consumed Crops From An Industralized Area Of Ezekwabor In Nnewi, Anambra State.

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1-leavy metal pollution of agricultural soils and commonly consumed food crops: Orange (Citrus sinensis), Pawpaw (Carica papaya), Star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum), Fluted...

104 pages (21110 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Haematology Profile Of Male Wistar Rats Administered With Methanolic Extract Of Citrullus Lanatus (Water Melon) And Thioacetamide (Taa)

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The present study evaluated the effect of methanol extract of the rind of Citruuslanatus on some haematological parameters in rats exposed to thioacetarnide. Ten wistar albino rats...

65 pages (14129 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Investigation Of Antioxidants And Haematological Indices Of Carbon Teiraciilorii)E (Cd 4) Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats Treated With Methanol Extract Of Funtumia Afriana Leaves

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Free radicals have been known to be generated from various endogenous and exogenous sources and if left unchecked results to oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. However...

105 pages (28351 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Methanol Extract Ofacanthusmontanus Leaves On Antioxidant And Haematological Parameters Of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats

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Paracetamol is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic. It is classified as a mild analgesic commonly used for the relief of headaches and other minor aches and pains. While it...

80 pages (19564 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Investigation Of Antioxidant Components And In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Of Methanol Extract Of Acanthus Inontanus And Funtumia Africwia Leaves

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This study evaluated the antioxidant components (total phenolic, flavonoid, 3- carotene, lycopene and Ascorbic acid) and in vitro antioxidant activities of the methanol extract...

56 pages (12866 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Liver Of Normal And Monosodium Glutamate Intoxicated Rats Co-Treated With Artemether-Lumefantrine

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In malaria-endemic regions of tropical Africa, the treatment of malaria is usually based on fever,

rather than the confirmation of parasitemia.Artemether-lumefatrine is a combination of...

46 pages (7253 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

In Vitro Evaluation Of Some Vitamin Contents Of Unripe Banana Peel

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate some vitamin content of unripe

banana (Musa sapientum) peel. Peels of unripe banana purchased from Ubani

Market, Umuahia North Local Government...

58 pages (11648 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Citrullus Lanatus Seeds On Antioxidant Activities In Dihydrotestosterone Estradiol Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia In Male Wistar Albino Rat

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Effect of Methanol Extract of Citrullus lanatus seeds on antioxidant activities in

dihydrotestosterone estradiol induced benigh prostatic hyperplasia in male wistar albino rat.

Phytochemical...

85 pages (15938 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of The Methanol Extract Of The Leaves Of Musaparadisiaca On Lipid Peroxidation Of Indomethacin-Ulcerated Rats

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The use of plants and plant products for medicinal treatments predates written

human history and such practice is still widely adopted today such as the use of the

leaves of M paradisiaca in...

62 pages (9578 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effects Of Hydro-Ethanolic Extract Of Amaranthus Hybridus Leaves On Some Antioxidant Enzymes In Thioacetamide Intoxicated Rats

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The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of hydro-alcoholic extract of

Amaranthus hybridus leaves on antioxidant enzymes of thioacetamide

intoxicated rats. Thirty-six rats used for...

53 pages (10145 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Unripe Carica Papaya On Lipid Profile Of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

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Several studies suggest that Carica papaya, a widely eaten fruit, possess hypoglycemic and

hypolipidemic properties. The present study is aimed at evaluating the hypoglycemic and

...

65 pages (13032 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytociiemical Screening And In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Of Methanol Extract Of Ficus Thonningii Leaf

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The phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Jicus

thonningii leaf were studied. The extract was screened for the presence of some phytochemicals.

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54 pages (11611 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemical Composition And 2, 2-Azino-Bis (3- Ethylbenzothazolin-6-Sulphonic Acid (ABTS) Scavenging Activity Of Hydro-Ethanolic Extract Of Amaranth Us Hybridus Leaves

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This study was conducted to estimate the phytochemical composition and ABTS radical

scavenging activity of Amarantlius hybridus leaves. Phytochemical composition was determined

using standard...

40 pages (7229 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Cyanogenic Potential And Effect Of Simple Processing On The Cyanide Content Of Three CMD Cassava Cultivars

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The cyanogenic potential as well the eFfect of iinpIe ptocsiig on We

cyanide content of three CML) cLssa'/a eultivcs 1 ITA breedi vt

introduced to N RCR1 Umudike were invcstigiIed...

48 pages (7796 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Phytochemical And Proximate Analysis Of Tetracarpidium Conophorum Seed

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The potential phytochemical and nutritional value of Tetracarpidium

conophorum seed (African Walnut) was investigated. The phytochemical

screening of the seed revealed the presence of...

61 pages (7274 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Evaluation Of Termitomyces Robustus

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The study was designed to evaluate the nutritional value of Termitomyces robustus


and it was found to contain carbohydrate, fat, and protein, mineral and anti-

nutritional factors. Result of...

96 pages (13583 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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