Biochemistry

Biochemical Assessment Of Nutritional Status Of Pregnant Women In Abia State

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 Hemoglobin concentration, plasma urea, serum calcium, serum total protein and cholesterol levels of healthy pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Federal Medical Centre...

109 pages (15407 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Dietary Incorporation Of Vernonia Amygdaljna Del And Vernonia Colorata On Some Pancreatic And Kidney Functions Of Albino Rats

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Pancreatic and Kidney function is crucial, both in the process of lipid metabolism and nutrient absorption along the gut (Igile et at, 1995). The use of 'popular' diets, nutritional...

81 pages (13979 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Nutritional Properties Of Mucuna Sloanei [Hamburger Beau] Seeds And Selected Biochemical Effects Of The Ethanol Extract Of Seed Endosperm On Monosodium Glutamate - Intoxicated Wistar Rats.

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137 pages (29769 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of The Ethanol Extract Of The Leaves Of Man Gifera Indica On The Concentration Of Total Proteins And Specific Activity Of Catalase Of Aspirin-Ulcerated Rats

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The use of certain plants in traditional medicine started as far back as ancient times and such plants are still widely in use today such as the application of the leaves of M indica in...

100 pages (20994 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Of Methanol Fraction Of Acalypha Wilkesiana Leaf Extract

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Presence of antioxidants in a plant,is associated with numerous health benefits: The aim of this study is to assess the presence as well as the concentration of antioxidants in the...

57 pages (9245 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Ethanol Leaves Extract Of Asystasia Gangelica On Some Reproductive Hormones In Male Wistar Rats

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In many African and Asian countries herbal remedies play important roles in the health and nutrition of millions of people especially among those living in rural and semi...

63 pages (11436 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Hepato-Curative Properties Of The Methanol Extract Of Acanthus Montanus Leaves On Paracetamol Induced Male Wista Albino Rats

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This study investigated the effects of methanol extract of Acanthus montanus leaves on the liver function indices of paracetamol induced male Wistar albino rats. Acute toxicity...

79 pages (15535 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Telfairia Occidentalis And Tectona Grands On Levels Of Cd4 Count Total White Blood Cell (TWBC And Packed Cell Volume (PCV) On Mice.

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Immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease. The integral i-ole of this system can be accounted for by its tendency to...

45 pages (7100 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Storage On The Antioxidant Content Of Some Indigenous Fruits

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The effect of storage on the antioxidant level of some indigenous fruits [Chrysophyllum albidum (Star apple), Dialiurn guineense (Black velvet), Denneulia tripelala (Pepper...

86 pages (18451 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Prostate Dysfunction Risk In Men Between The Ages Of 40-80 Years In Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.

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Prostate gland found in men functions primarily to produce seminal fluid. The prostate gland is often inflammed and may lead to disorders such as prostatitis, benign prostate...

91 pages (14525 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Four Heavy Metals On Garri Processed And Sold In Umudike

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The role of heavy and trace elements in the soil system is increasingly becoming an issue of global concern at private as well as governmental levels, especially as soil constitutes a...

49 pages (11930 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Changes In Plasma Alkaline Phosphatase Activity, Calcium And Albumin Concentrations During Adolescence In An Urban And Rural Abia State Locality

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The study investigated the variation in some biochemical parameters during adolescents growth spurt in an Urban and Rural South Eastern Nigeria locality. Adolescent males (123)...

110 pages (24370 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors And Metabolic Abnormalities In HIv Patients On And Not On Therapy In Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

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The impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Antiretroviral 'therapy (ART) on cardiovascular and metabolic events were evaluated in 154 HIV patients, aged 15-55...

212 pages (45654 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Antioxidant Status Of Unripe Plantain And Its Effect On Oxidative Stress In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rabbits.

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Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases associated with hyperglycemia.lts is a major world wide public problem made more acute in Africa by low socio-economic...

83 pages (13672 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Toxicological Evaluation Of Aqueous And Ethanolic Leaf Extracts Of Sansevieria Liberica (Gerome And Labroy) In Rats

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The aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves of Sansevieria liberica were investigated for acute and sub acute toxicological patterns in Wistar rats. Subacute (28 days) studies...

92 pages (19924 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Unripe Carica Papaya On Selected Serum Vitamin And Mineral Levels On Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

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A methanol extract of unripe Carica papaya was given to alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats at graded dosess of 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000mg/kg body weight (BW). The rats were...

90 pages (20720 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

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

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This work investigated the effect of methanol extract of unripe Carica papaya on the electrolyte profile of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. A total of sixteen rats weighing 100-120kg...

78 pages (16877 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

In Vitro Antioxidant Activity, Proximate Composition And Phytochemical Composition Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa.

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Hisbiscus S'abdariffĂ  is known for delicacy and also for medicinal properties. The present work aim to study the phytochemical, proximate and antioxidant screening of' J-Iisbisczi.s...

52 pages (11876 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Nitrate, Nitrite, Ph And Malondialdehyde Contents Of Fruit Juices Marketed In Ubani Market, Umuahia, Abia State.

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The nitrate, nitrite, pH, as well as malondialdehyde contents of fourteen brands of fruit juices marketed for consumption at retail outlets in Ubani Market were determined....

46 pages (8325 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Varying Doses Of Artemeter And Lumefantrine On Glutathione Peroxidase Activity In The Serum And Liver Homogenate Of Normal And Monosodium Glutamate-Intoxicated Rats.

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Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by different strains of the protozoan parasites of the genius plasmodium. Malaria still remains one of the most deadly infections in...

56 pages (10953 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Malondialdehyde And Total Protein Concentration In Serum And Liver Homogenate Of Normal And Monosodium Glutamate Intoxicated Rats Co-Treated With Artemether-Lumefatrine

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG),also known as sodium glutamate is a sodium salt of the naturally occurring nonessential amino acid;found in foods such as diary products,meat and...

71 pages (12982 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Hepatotoxicity Activity Of Broad Spectrum Antibiotics (Amoxicillin And Ciprofloxacin) After Prolonged Administration In Wistar Albino Rats

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This study evaluated the hepatotoxicity activity of two broad spectrum antibiotics, Amoicil un and ('iprolloxacin both independently and synergistically in Wistar albino rats for...

51 pages (10337 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Methanol Extracts Of Carica Papaya Leaves On Sodium Chloride (Salt) Induced Hypertensive Wistar

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This study was designed to evaluate the antihypertensive activity of methanol leaf extract of Carica papaya in sodium chloride induced hypertensive rats. The parameters assessed...

64 pages (11678 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Anti Hypertensive Efficacy Of Methanol Extract Of Carica Papaya Seed In Sodium Chloride Induced Albino Rats.

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The study evaluated the antihypertensive effect of niethanolic extract of Carica papaya seed in sodium chloride induced albino rats. Twenty two (22) wister albino rat serving as...

42 pages (7423 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of The Ethanol Extracts Of Gouania Longipetala On The Uric Acid Vitamin And Catalase Concentration Of Acetaminophen Overdose Induced Albino Rats

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In this study, the effect of ethanol extract of Gouania longipetala on uric acid, vitamin E and catalase levels in overdosed albino rats. Twenty five (25) male albino rats weighing...

42 pages (7639 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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