Biochemistry

Nutritional Evaluation Of Some Selected Spices Commonly Used In The South-Eastern Part Of Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Proximate composition, vitamin contents and mineral contents of four commonly

used spices in the south-eastern part of Nigeria were investigated. The spices are

Myristica fragrans,...

65 pages (9714 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Hepatoprotective Activity Of The Methanolic Extract Of "Helianthus Annuus" Leaves (Sun Flower) On Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatotoxicity In Wistar Albino Rats

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This experiment was carried out to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of the methanolic

extract of Hc'Iki,zf/uis cinniius (sunflower) leaves on carbon tetrachioride (Cd 4) - induced

...

53 pages (9917 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Toxicological Indicies And The Histopathological Examination Of The Liver In Albino Rats Fed With Mucuna Pruriens Oil

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The study examines the toxicological indices and histopatlilogical examination of

the liver in albino rats fed with mucuna pruriens based diet compared with that of

palm oil supplemented...

43 pages (5816 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Nutritional And Anti-Nutritional Contents Of Two Wild Tropical Edible Mushrooms

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The nutritional and anti-nutritional study of two tropical edible mushrooms (Pleurotus

squarrosulus and Termitomyces robustus) revealed that P. squarrosulus had 7.06±0.29% protein,

0.87±...

57 pages (9357 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Antidiabetic Activity Of The Methanolic Leaf Extract Of Oxytenanthera Abyssinica On Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anti-diabetic activity of the

methanolic extract of the leaves o Oxylciiaiifliera abyssiiiica (A&ican

Bamboo) in alloxan-induced diabetic...

43 pages (8095 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Cyanogenic Potential And Partial Purification Of -Clucosidase From Cassava Cultiva Tme 419

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Cyanogenic potential and partial purification of3-g!ucosidase was carried out on

cassava cultivar TME 419 and other processed cassava food using acceptable

chemical methods. Extraction using...

44 pages (6316 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Study Of The Fatty Acid Profile Of Three Species Of Fish Consumed In Umuahia: Scomberomorus Maculates, Sardina Pichardus, And Prochilodus Lineatus

ABSTRACT


The oil content as well as fatty acid profile of three fish species consumed in Umuahia

of Abia State was studied. The Folch (1957) method was employed in the extraction

and gas...

41 pages (6117 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Prevalence Of Obesity, Hypertension And Hypertriglyceridemjcwaist 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 hypertriglyceridemic-

...

31 pages (5489 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Cyanogenic Potential And Activity Of Partially Purified B-Glucosidase Of Cassava Cultivar TMS 1089A

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This work aimed to determine the cyanogenic potential of cassava

cultivar TMS 1089A, using the protocol- B method and also the activity

of the partially purified enzyme which was extracted...

38 pages (6488 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Sub Acute Anti-Diabetic Effect Of Methanolic Extract Of Ficus Glumosa Stem Bark On Alloxan Induced Hyperglycaemic Rats

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Ficus glumosa Del, commonly called African rock fig, is a large tree

indigenous to southern part of Nigeria, its stem bark has been of interest to

researchers because of its use in the...

45 pages (8713 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemical And Proximate Analysis Of Tetrapleura Tetrap Tera

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Phytochemical and proximate analysis of Tetrapleura tetraptera were

carried out in order to identify and evaluate the secondary metabolites. The

phytochemicals — alkaloid (1.45%), flavonoids...

44 pages (5664 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Toxicological Effects Of Cashew Nuts In Albino Rats

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The cashew ( Anacardium occidentale) is a tree in the family of the

flowering plant Anacardiaceae. The family contains 73 genera and about

600 species, it is native to tropical Africa of...

80 pages (10822 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effects Of Oral Administration Of Methanolic Leaf Extract Of Tectona Grandis On Antioxidant Enzymes Of Normal And Immuno-Compromised Rats

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The aim of this research study "the effect of oral administration of inethanolic

leafs of tectona-grandis on antioxidants enzymes of normal and immune-

compromised rats" is to investigate and...

56 pages (8588 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Toxic Effects Of Drimopsis Barteri-Bak Using Albino Rats

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This research is based on the toxicity of Driniiopis Bateri-Bak, a bulbous flowering

plant that is believed to be toxic to humans when ingested. It is aimed at chccking

the concentration and...

62 pages (9465 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Physicochemical Assessment Of Water From Selected Boreholes In Oyigbo, Rivers State

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Potable (treated) water samples collected from selected boreholes in Oyigbo LGA in river state.

The drinking waters were analyzed for Heavy at Port Harcourt Refining company (a subsidiary

of...

52 pages (8539 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Feeding Garcina Kola Seed Meal On Some Kidney Function Parameters Of Albino Rats

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The effect of feeding Garcina kola on Wister albino rats was investigated in this

study. The experiment lasted for 2months. The animals were randomly assigned

into five ventilated cages...

84 pages (15175 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Hypoglycaemic And Hypolipidemic Properties Of Saponin Extract From Vernonia Amygdalina On Albino Rats.

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The effect of 50mg/kg and 100mg/kg of saponin extract of Vernonici

amygdalina. On glucose level lipid profile, relative organ weight and normal


weight of the albino rats were studied. The...

62 pages (12781 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Malaria Parasite Infection On The Serum Kidney Function Parameters Of Malaria Patients And Normal Individuals

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Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite (PlasmociiuinJicipaium) that lives part

of its tile in humans and part in mosquitoes and it remains one of the major killers

of humans worldwide,...

55 pages (8538 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Determination Of The Cyanogenic Potential Of Two New Cassava Cultivars And The Hydrolytic Activities Of Their B– Glucosidases

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Fetch cyanoe,enic potential of processed and unprocessed roots of two new cassava cultivars TME 41 9 and TMS 98/0505 was studied using spectrophotometric and enzymatic iiietliods. Partial...

61 pages (9118 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Determination Of The Cyanogenic Potential Of Two New Cassava Cultivars And The Hydrolytic Activities Of Their F3- Glucosidases

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The  eyanogenic, potential of processed and unprocessed roots of two new cassava cultivars TME 41 9 and TMS 98/0505 was studied using spectrophotometric and enzymatic methods. Partial...

61 pages (9118 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effects of Some Processing Methods on The Malonaldehyde Content of Some Selected Nigerian Legumes And Cereals

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The effects of some processing methods on the malonaldehyde (MDA) content of some selected legumes and cereals were investigated. The unprocessed legumes had varying concentrations of MDA...

64 pages (13049 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Study Of Sedative And Biochemical Effect Of Rauwolfia Vomitoria Afzel And Diazepam On White Albino Rats

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Rauwolfia vomitoria is a natural medicinal herb which has been used over the years for the treatment of various diseases including hypertension, insomnia, mental disorder and high blood...

1 page (8602 words) · Projects · 4 years ago
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