Biochemistry

Biochemical Assessment Of Nutritional Status Of Pregnant Women

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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

Carotenoid And Phenolic Contents Of Sweet Potatoes: Relationship To The Tuber Flesh And Product Colour

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Carotenoids and Phenolic contents of fresh and dried and powdered sample of' (our vaneties of sweet potatoes purchased at sweet potato farm of NRCRI Umudikè were estimated. Their...

57 pages (8029 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Determination Of The Level Of Antioxidats In Diabetic Patients

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The levels of glutathione and vitamin C was measured in 33 type 2 diabetic patients aged 30 — 70 years (Mean 50 years). Patients were on diet and oral hypoglycemic drug therapy,...

38 pages (5686 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochem1cal Contents Of Aqueous Extract From The Seed Of Magaritarl4 Discoidea (Akunta) And Their Toxicological Effects In Rats.

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The phytochemical contents of aqueous extract from the seed of Margaritaria disco idea and their effect on Na,KATpase activity, membrane stability and some other biochemical...

85 pages (14516 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Op The Biochemical Effect Of Anti-Hypertensive Drug Lamlodipine) On Hypertensive Patients

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Amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel bloáker used s an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. As other calcium channel blockers, amlodipine acts by relaxing the...

60 pages (12612 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Efficacy Of Gongronema Latifolium And Garcinia Kola On High Salt- Induced Hypertension In Male Wistar Rats

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Efficacy of Gongronema latifolium and Garcinia kola on high salt-induced hypertension in albino rats was evaluated. Twenty five male albino rats, about 4 — 6 weeks old and weighing 110...

70 pages (17687 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Kidney Function Enzymes Of Aiclionea Cordfolia Methanol Methylene Chloride Extract Of Aichonea Cordfolia In Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatoxicity In Wister Albino Rats

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The dry leaf of Aichornea cordifolia (AC) is used, in traditional medicine in the S Nigeria, for the preparation of blood tonic, remedies for urinary, respiratory, liver and gas...

80 pages (17799 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Anti-Hypertensive Potential Of Ethanol Extract Of Avocado Pear Seed In Male Wistar Rats

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This study was aimed at determining the anti-hypertensive potential of ethanol extract of Persea americana seed (avocado pear) in male Wistar albino rats. Twenty-four rats were used...

71 pages (15907 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Concentration Of Copper In Fruits And Vegetables Sold In Roadside Markets In Umuahia Metr0po' In Abia State, Nigeria

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Fruits and vegetables are edible plant products that are good for health. Precise quantitative analyses of heavy metals present in them are important for accurate nutritional...

47 pages (8949 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) In Firewood Smoked Fish In Umuahia, Abia State

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The study was aimed at PAH assessment in firewood smoked fish in Ubani, Isigate and Oriugba markets in Umuahia Abia State. 16 PAHs were assessed and analysed in the smoked fish...

65 pages (12439 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Gc-Ms Analysis And In Vivo Antioxidant Study Of Ethanol Extract Of Anthocleista Vogelli Stem Bark Using Cc14-Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats

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Antioxidants are molecules that halt oxidation processes. Antioxidants are needed to prevent the formation and reduce the level of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which are...

81 pages (20381 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation On The Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Urtica Dioca Leaves On Liver And Kidney Parameters In Dihydrotesteosterone Estradiol Valarate Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Bph) In Male Wistar Rat.

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The effect of Urtica dioica leaves on kidney and liver functions was investigated in dihydrotestosterone- estradiol valarate induced Benign prostatic hyperplasia in male wistar rats....

78 pages (21652 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Histological Changes, Superoxide Dismutase Activity And Zinc Concentration In The Kidney Homogenate Of Normal And Monosodium Glutamate-Intoxicated Rats Co-Treated With Artemether_Lumenfantrine

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I Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which is chemically known as AJI-NO-MOTO also familiar as MSG in routine life. MSG is always considered to be a controversial food additive used in ...

75 pages (10859 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Methapnol Extract Of Urtica Dioica Leaf On Male Hormone Profile And Prostate Specific Antigen (Psa) Level In Dihydrotestosterone- Estradiol Valarate Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia In Male Wister Rats

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The effect of methanol extract of Urtica dioica leaf on male hormone profile and prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in dihydrotestosterone- estradiol valarate induced with Benign...

98 pages (21988 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Aqueous And Ethanolic Leaf Extracts Of Portulaca Oleracea L. On Some Biochemical Parameters In Streptozotozin (Stz) Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats

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The phytochemical content of Portulaca oleracea leaves were analysed and found to contain phenols, alkaloids, reducing sugar, flavonoids and taimins. The proximate composition...

123 pages (22103 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Plasma Iron, Zinc And Iodine Concentrations In Subjects Aged Nine To Sixteen Years In Abia State, Nigeria.

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The study determined the severity and prevalence of multiple micronutrient deficiency of iron, zinc and iodine among children aged 9-1 6ycars in Umuahia and Ohafia areas of Abia...

104 pages (18036 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Storage On The Oxidative Stability Of Palm Oil Samples Produced From Elaeis Guineensis And Elaeis Oleifera

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The effect of storage on the oxidative stability of palm oil samples collected from NIFOR Benin and produced from Elaeis guineensis and Elaeis oefera was investigated. Five oil...

65 pages (10403 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Predisposition To Atherosclerosis In Umuahia And Ishiacu Residents Using Elevated Lipid Levels As Indices.

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Arteriosclerosis is slowly progressing inflammatory disease characterized by irregularly distributed lipid deposits in the intimae of large and medium sized arteries. Elevated ...

153 pages (33639 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Diagnosis Of Systemic Lupu Erythematosus By Double Immunodiffusion Technique

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Serum obtained from a female patient confirmed to be systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) positive and serum from non-SLE female were used as antigen to induce antibody production...

66 pages (11407 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Cissus Quandragularis Extracts On Rats And Tilapia Fish

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Studies were carried out to investigate the effects of Cissus quandragularis on rat and tilapia fish. Phytochemicals present in the plant materials were also determined. Results ...

103 pages (21034 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Administration Of Aqueous Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina Del Leaves On Terine Contraction And Milk Production In Guinea Pigs

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The effects of aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalinu Del on litter weight gain, milk  production, uterine and mammary gland contraction amplitudes were studied using guinea...

78 pages (13665 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Intakes Of Cassava Cyanide And Low Protein Diet In The Aetiology Of Tropical Pancreatitis In Rats

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The possible connection between low protein and cassava cyanide intake and the etiology of tropical pancreatitis was investigated in male albino Wister rats. Essential biochemical...

80 pages (13607 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Polyphenol Oxidase Activity And Antioxidant Changes Associated With Storage And Processing Of Four Food Crops.

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Four fresh food crops namely, Dioscorea rottindala (white yam), Xantliosonra spp. (cocoyam), 1pornoea batatas (sweet potato), and Solanurir tuherosum (Irish potato) were ...

81 pages (14514 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Phytochemical, Antioxidant And Proximate Analysis Of Justicia Carnea Leaves.

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The Acanthaceae of plant is an important source of therapeutic drugs. Justicia Carnea is the largest genus of Acanthaceae. This present work aims at evaluating the bioactive,...

66 pages (13337 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Annona Senegalesis On Renal Function And Redox Status Of Alloxan- Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

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The study was designed to investigate the effect of methanol extract of Annona senegalesis (African custard apple) on the renal function and redox status of an alloxan- induced...

62 pages (11240 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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