Biochemistry

Evaluation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) In Commonly Consumed Food Samples From An Indusrialized Area Of Nnewi, Anambra State.

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) form a large class of diverse organic compounds, each of them containing two or more aromatic rings. They generally occur in complex...

102 pages (22986 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Arsenic And Chromium Accumulation And Contamination In Edible Parts Of 12 Selected Crops Commonly Consumed In Selected Industralized Areas In The South Eastern States In Nigeria

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This study was designed to evaluate the human health risk associated with As and Cr through consumption of food crops (Pumpkin Iea1 Bitter leaf, water leaf, yarn, cocoyarn,...

104 pages (20679 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon On Some Selected Commonly Consumed Crops In Industrialized Area Of Enugu State.

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This study investigated the presence of 16 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in selected commonly consumed crops in industrialized area of Enugu state Nigeria.( Man ihotesculenta)...

63 pages (12967 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHS) Health Risk Assessment Of Selected Tubers Grown Around Two Petrochemical Industries In South East Nigeria, Aba And Nnewi

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Owing to the increased rate of environmental pollution in industrialized and commercial cities which pose health risk to residents, this study investigated the ...

78 pages (16387 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Proximate Analysis Of Four Different Fish Species: Catfish, Croaker, Tilapla And Mackerel.

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Fish consumption is gaining more grounds everyday majorly because of the scientific knowledge of their nutritive value and proposed substitute for meat consumption. However fishes...

49 pages (8364 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of N-Hexane Extract Of Emilia Sonchifolia Leaf On Some Kidney Function Indices In Rats Exposed To Sodium Arsenite

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Emilia sonchifolia is a bushy annual herb distributed mainly in Asian countries. It has been traditionally used as important medicinal plant in most tropical and subtropical countries....

91 pages (18479 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Protective Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Piper Nigrum Leaf On Cadmium Chloride Induced Hepatotoxicity In Wister Rats

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This work evaluated the hepatoprotective effect of methanol leaf extract of piper nigrum on CdCl2 induced wistar albino rats. A total of 28 male wistar albino rats were purchased from...

96 pages (21015 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Ameliorating Effect Of N- Hexane Extract Of Emilia Sonchifolia Leaf On Sodium Arsenite Induced Toxicities In Male Wister Rats

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Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history and such traditional medicine is still widely in use today such as the leaves of Eniilici sonca....

85 pages (15019 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemical Evaluation Of Pleurotus Ostreutus Grown On Hcl-Treated Palm Oil Bunch

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Plant foods are receiving more scientific attention because of their potential to ameliorate certain ailments in the human system. Postreatus is a fungi popularly called oyster...

69 pages (12577 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Hormone Profile In Dihydrotestosterone Estradiol- Valarate Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia In Male Wistar Rats

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related disease of unknown aetiology characterized by prostatic enlargement coincident with distinct alterations in tissue...

93 pages (16440 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemical Composition And Effect Of Three Common Medicinal Plants On Cholinergic Receptors

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This study was carried out to determine the phytochernical composition of three common medicinal plants (Psidium guajava, Baphia nitida, Icacina trichanta Oily.) and their effect...

118 pages (11882 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of IFRS Disclosure On Organizational Performance (The Study Of Eco Bank Trans-National)

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This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of IFRS disclosure on organizational performance (A study of Ecobank trans-national plc.) IFRS simply means International...

57 pages (9930 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemical Analysis And The Antioxidant Potential Of Three (3) Local Plants

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Antioxidants or inhibitors of oxidation are compounds which retard or prevent oxidation and in general, prolong the life of the oxidizable matter. This work is aimed at presenting...

65 pages (12263 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Ethanol Leaf Extract Of Ficus Capensis On The Lipid Profile And Haematological Indices Of Wistar Albino Rats.

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This study investigated the effect of ethanol leaf extract of Ficus Capeiisis on the lipid profile and haernatological indices on Wistar albino rats. The extract was tested at...

51 pages (9164 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Aqueous Extract Of Pleurotus Ostreatus Mushroom Grown On HCF-Soaked Palm Oil Bunch On Reproductive Hormones (Follicle Stimulating Hormone And Luteinizing Hormone) On Wistar Albino Rat

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Mushroom has been reported to possess some nutritional benefits and substrates for its growth has always been a factor of consideration in its production. This work evaluates the...

50 pages (8528 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

In Vivo Effects Of Pterocarpus Santalinoides Extract On The Gravid Uterus Of Albino Wistar Rats

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the potency and ability of Plerocarpus santalino ides in preventing implantation processes and its abortifacient activity in pregnant rats. The...

69 pages (15504 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

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
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