First Semester 2019/2020 Academic Session
BCM211 (General Biochemistry 1)
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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...
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Heavy metal pollution of agricultural soils and commonly consumed food crops: Orange (Citrus sinensis),Star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum),Paw-paw (Carica papaya), kola nut (Cola...
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The study investigated the effects of methanol extract of Acanthus montanus leaves on liver function indices of paracetamol induced male albino rats. A total of 36 male rats and l 8 mice...
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The objective of this study is to evaluate the liver function indices of monosodium glutamate uduced male Wistat albino rats treated with mieihauol extracts of Asystasia gangetica....
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Coronary artery disease, and its end results myocardial infarction, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Recently, there has been an increase in the incidence of...
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In recent times, the cultivation of Orange Flesh Sweet Potato (OFSP) has advanced its industrial applications due to its high β-carotene and dry matter content. This study was aimed at...
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The study assessed diabetic risk in an apparently healthy young adult population. One hundred and sixty-five (165) subjects: males-90(54.6%), females-75(45.4%) aged 18-30years were...
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Physiochemical and bacteriological analyses of water samples from three different boreholes located close to a dumpsite at Owerri, Nigeria were carried out to evaluate the level of...
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Buccholzias coriacea is a medicinal plant commonly known as wonderful kola. This study investigated neuroprotective potential of methanol extract of B. coriacea seeds in mercury- challenged...
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This study investigated the effect of Goko cleanser on some biochemical parameters in albino wistar rats. Rats were divided into 4 groups of 5 rats each. Group I, which is the control,...
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Vegetables are widely used as herbal remedies for combating liver diseases. This study evaluated the phyto contents and in vitro antioxidant capacity of various solvent fraction of...
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder which alters several cellular, tissue, organ and system functions, often leading to death. This research, however, was designed to...
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This work aimed at evaluating the chronic effect of therapeutic dose of acetaminophen and ameliorative effects of antioxidant vitamins in wistar albino rats. A total of 56 male Wistar...
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So many plants have been discovered to possess anti-sickling agents as a result of their usage in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) in rural African homes. There is the need for...
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Objective: the study was designed to determine the anti-plasmodial and toxicological effects of methanol extract of Chrysophyllum albidium bark using albino male mice as models. Method:...
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This study was aimed at comparatively evaluating the hepatotoxicity, haematological and antioxidant effects of differently prepared (parboiled and un-parboiled) beans treated with...
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Non Communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular complications have steadily been on the rise over decades. One of hall mark of diabetes mellitus is...
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The effects of methanol leaf extracts of Telfairia occidentalis. and Amaranthus hybridus on aspartame-induced oxidative stress in wistar Albino rats was investigated. Rats were randomly...
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Staple foods remain the major source of foods in Nigeria and West Africa. However, due to challenge of diseases, there have been a lot of setbacks in its farming and processing. The study...
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Plant foods are receiving more scientific attention because of their potentiall to ameliorate certain ailments in the human system. P.ostreatus is a fungi popularly called oyster mushroom,...
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The study examined the effect of ethyl acetate fraction of Vernonia amygdalina on body weight gain and lipid profile of animals fed a high fat diet (HFD). Lipid profile assay was done...
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Antioxidants are mainly used for two different groups of substances; industrial chemicals which are added to products to prevent oxidation and natural chemicals found in foods and...
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The hepatoprotective effect of Telfairia occidentalis (ugu seed) on alcohol induced toxicity in winster rats was studied. Alcohol being most commonly consumed drink is generally...