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1-leavy metal pollution of agricultural soils and commonly consumed food crops: Orange (Citrus sinensis), Pawpaw (Carica papaya), Star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum), Fluted...
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The present study evaluated the effect of methanol extract of the rind of Citruuslanatus on some haematological parameters in rats exposed to thioacetarnide. Ten wistar albino rats...
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Free radicals have been known to be generated from various endogenous and exogenous sources and if left unchecked results to oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. However...
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Paracetamol is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic. It is classified as a mild analgesic commonly used for the relief of headaches and other minor aches and pains. While it...
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This study evaluated the antioxidant components (total phenolic, flavonoid, 3- carotene, lycopene and Ascorbic acid) and in vitro antioxidant activities of the methanol extract...
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In malaria-endemic regions of tropical Africa, the treatment of malaria is usually based on fever,
rather than the confirmation of parasitemia.Artemether-lumefatrine is a combination of...
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate some vitamin content of unripe
banana (Musa sapientum) peel. Peels of unripe banana purchased from Ubani
Market, Umuahia North Local Government...
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Effect of Methanol Extract of Citrullus lanatus seeds on antioxidant activities in
dihydrotestosterone estradiol induced benigh prostatic hyperplasia in male wistar albino rat.
Phytochemical...
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The use of plants and plant products for medicinal treatments predates written
human history and such practice is still widely adopted today such as the use of the
leaves of M paradisiaca in...
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The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of hydro-alcoholic extract of
Amaranthus hybridus leaves on antioxidant enzymes of thioacetamide
intoxicated rats. Thirty-six rats used for...
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Several studies suggest that Carica papaya, a widely eaten fruit, possess hypoglycemic and
hypolipidemic properties. The present study is aimed at evaluating the hypoglycemic and
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The phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Jicus
thonningii leaf were studied. The extract was screened for the presence of some phytochemicals.
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This study was conducted to estimate the phytochemical composition and ABTS radical
scavenging activity of Amarantlius hybridus leaves. Phytochemical composition was determined
using standard...
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The cyanogenic potential as well the eFfect of iinpIe ptocsiig on We
cyanide content of three CML) cLssa'/a eultivcs 1 ITA breedi vt
introduced to N RCR1 Umudike were invcstigiIed...
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The potential phytochemical and nutritional value of Tetracarpidium
conophorum seed (African Walnut) was investigated. The phytochemical
screening of the seed revealed the presence of...
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The study was designed to evaluate the nutritional value of Termitomyces robustus
and it was found to contain carbohydrate, fat, and protein, mineral and anti-
nutritional factors. Result of...
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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,...
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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
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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...
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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±...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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-
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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...