Biochemistry Research Papers/Topics

COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSES, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES AND PROXIMATE ANALYSES OF NESCAFE CAFFEINATED, DECAFFEINATED AND LIVEN ALKALINE COFFEE

ABSTRACT The consumption of the popular beverage coffee, increases day by day. However, upcoming brands of coffee with health benefits made by claims of the product ignites curiosity in the components of the coffee. The current study deals with the phytochemical analysis, antioxidant capacity and proximate analysis of Liven Alkaline Coffee, Nescafe Caffeinated and Nescafe Decaffeinated coffee performed using standard procedures. The phytochemical analysis revealed higher contents of carbohyd...

The Toxicological Effects of Cypermethrin Administration on the Liver, Kidney, Brain and Bone Marrow of Female Rats and the Possible Ameliorative Effects of the Methalonic Leaf Extract of Jat

TABLE OF CONTENTS Contentspages Cover pagei Declaration ii Certification iii Dedication iv Acknowledgementv Abstract vi Table of content List of Figures List of Plates List of Tables CHAPTER ONE Itroduction1 1.1Justification3 1.2Objectives4 1.3Aim CHAPTER TWO Literature Review 2.1Pesticide 2.1.1Uses of pesticides 2.1.2Types of Pesticides 2.1.3Cypermethrin 2.1.3.1Mechanism of Action of Cypermethrin 2.2Medicinal Plants/ Folk Medicine/ Tradomedicine 2.2.1Jatropha gossypifolia 2.2.2Scientific Cla...

Herbal treatment of scorpion envenomation: Plant extracts inhibited Opisthacanthus capensis venom phospholipase A2 activity

Abstract: The inhibitory effects of Momordica charantia linn, Isoberlinia doka, Terminalia avicennioides, Tamarindus indica and Crotalaria retusa L aqueous leaves extracts on Opisthacanthus capensis (Black creeping scorpion) venom phospholipase A2 (PLA2 ) activity was investigated. The enzyme from O. capensis venom had a pH and temperature optima of 5 and 60˚C respectively with an activation energy of 5.20 Kcal/mol. Different concentrations (4mg, 6mg and 8mg/ml) of Isoberlinia doka and M...

PATHOGENESIS OF HIV INFECTION

The introduction of combined therapy has been an important breakthrough in the treatment of HIV infection, however for proper eradication, HIV pathogenesis has to be understood. Despite treatment with combinatorial therapies, a functional cure approach would be very effective in suppressing viraemic load in the host to such low levels that the immune system would be able to control the infection without the need for antiretroviral therapy, neither inflicting harm upon the host nor transmissio...

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To test the effect of Nauclea latifolia fruit on a diabetic rats. This was meant to see if the fruit has the ability to reduce blood sugar level. 

Serum Liver Enzymes Profile and Antioxidant Status of Male Wistar Rats Following Feeding with Cocos Nucifera

The work was aimed at investigating the effect of Cocus nucifera on male albino rats. A number of rats were placed in groups and all groups were fed Cocus nucifera except one group, the control group. Analysis of results was done with ANOVA.

SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF ALPHA AMYLASE LEVELS AT STAGES IN THE RIPENING OF MUSA SPECIES

Alpha-amylases are starch degrading enzymes and their activities have been found to be the major change that occurs in the ripening of bananas and plantains. This study was designed to basically develop a simple spectrophotometric method to monitor some of the biochemical processes involved in the ripening of Giant horned plantain (Apantu), French horned plantain (Apem) and local banana (Abibifo mpua).The pericarp from five ripening stages was collected and alpha amylases were extracted with ...

EFFECT OF SHEA BUTTER (Vitellaria paradoxa) RICHDIET ON GENTAMICIN INDUCED NEPHROTOXICITY IN RATS

Abstract  The effect of Shea butter rich diet on gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity in rats was determined. Thirty (30) male and female albino rats grouped into 6 (normal, negative, positive, 10%, 20% and 30% Shea butter rich diet groups respectively) of 5 rats each were used for the study. Phytochemical analysis was carried out on the Shea butter used for this study which revealed the presence of saponin, tannin, alkaloid, terpenoid, flavonoid, and reducing sugar, while coumarin was absent. ...

Assessment of Phytoremediation Potential of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L Walp) on used Motor Oil Contaminated Soil

Abstract: Phytoremediation has been identified as an effective option for the clean-up of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil. The aim of this study is to assess the potential of Vigna unguiculata L. Walp (cowpea) in the remediation of used motor oil contaminated soil. The germination and growth of cowpea on soil contaminated with 5% (w/w) of used motor oil was monitored for 28 days. One of the treatments received 15% (w/w) poultry manure seven days after pollution. Result of the phys...

COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF Azadirachta indica AND Parquetina nigrescens LEAVES

ABSTRACT Comparative assessment of the phytochemical content and antioxidant potential of Azadirachta indica (neem) and Parquetina nigrescens (bullock) is the aim of this study. In order to achieve this, both plants were harvested from the botanical garden, University of Ibadan. The leaves were removed from the stem, washed with running water to remove contaminants, oven dried at 37˚C and milled into powder. The qualitative analyses of both plants were investigated after which six selected p...

EFFECT OF ISONIAZID ON THE METABOLISM OF PARACETAMOL IN RATS

ABSTRACT The metabolism of Paracetamol has been studied in Isoniazid pretreated albino rats and compared with control. During this study, thirty-five (35) laboratory albino rats were used divided into five (5) groups of seven (7) rats each. Group I served as control and the rats were only administered with 120mg/5ml/kg body weight dose of Paracetamol interperitoneally. However, Groups II-V served as test groups and the members were pretreated with 10mg/kg body weight dose of Isoniazid interpe...

EFFECTOF METHANOL EXTRACT OF cirtullus lanatus SEEDSON HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN MODULATION OF DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE ESTRADIOL VELERATE INDUCED BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA IN MALE WISTAR RA

Citrullus lanatus is medicinal plants believed to have many agents acting in different ways for the health benefits of human. This study investigated the acute phytochemical contents and effect of the methanol extract on weight changes, relative organ weight, hematological parameters and biomarkers of prostate dysfunction. The result indicated the presence of alkaloids, terpenes, flavonoids, Reducing sugar, tannins and phenols. Acute toxicity studies showed that the extract was safe at 5000mg...

Electrolyte Content of Some Soft Drinks

Abstract Soft drinks are consumed daily in Nigeria due to their characteristic taste, palatability, affordability and thirst quenching potential. This study quantifies the amount of electrolytes of Biochemical significance in selected soft drinks sold in Port Harcourt and their pH values. The samples included six frequently consumed soft drinks; (Coke, Sprite, Fayrouz, Mountain-Dew, Fanta and Pepsi). The results showed that the samples contain relatively high amount of Sodium(Na+) ranging fro...

Cucurbita pepo Seed Powder Reduce the Turbidity of River Water

ABSTRACT The  high  cost  of  treated  water  makes  most  people  in  the  rural  communities  to  resort  to  water  sources  which  are normally  of  low  quality  and  which  expose  them  to  waterborne  diseases.  The  main  objective  of  this  work  is  to  evaluate the  effectiveness  of  Cucurbita  pepo  seed  powders  for  the  removal  of  turbidity  in  river  water  using  Alum  as  a standard.  Water  samples  were  co...

INCIDENCE OF HAEMOGLOBINOPATHIES IN EHIME-MBANO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT. A study of haemoglobinopathies in Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State was carried out with mostly students of secondary schools in the area who are true representatives of the population. The result showed that 20% of the people randomly sampled are carriers of the sickle trait (HbAS) while the remaining 80% have genotype of HbAA. The incidence of blood group antigen showed that 29.2% (146), 12.0% (60), 3.0% (15) and 55.8% (279) have antigens A, B, AB and O respectively. ...


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