In this paper we present the results of a formal quantum-chemical analysis of the relationships between the electronic structure and In vitro cytotoxicity activity (measured in a cell-based assay using two different human tumor cell lines derived from human prostate cancer and le...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/8691
In view of generating new compounds for future drug development, we have synthesized some N-aminoalkylated derivatives of benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole by alkylating benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole in the presence of K2CO3/DMF using 1,6-dibromohexane to obtain the 2-(6-bromohexyl)-2H-benzo[d][...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/9104
The study attempts to evaluate the nutritional composition of African wild antelope (Antelocapra americana). The data revealed that antelope meat contained high amount of crude protein (24.76g/100g), fat (5.32g/100g),moisture (8.08g/100g) and ash (4.67g/100g) respectively. Potass...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/7404
Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil compressed from sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds. Sunflower oil contains predominantly linoleic (48–7%), oleic (14–40%), palmitic (4–9%) and stearitic (1–7%). In general, viscosity measures the resistance of a liquid to flow. From a molecu...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/8744
Aim: Synthesis, characterization, anti-HIV, anti-HCV and kinesin activities of new indomethacin analogues have been carried out. Methodology: Arylated derivatives of indomethacin via the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction using palladium acetate/triphenylphophineor palladium...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/8721
Aim: This study seeks to examine the cure characteristics and rheological properties of modified kaolin – Natural rubber vulcanizates. Methodology: Metal salt of rubber seed oil (RSO-Na) was used to modify kaolin and was then introduced into Natural Rubber (NR) by melt intercalat...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/6575
A very simple, ultra-sensitive and highly selective non-extractive spectrophotometric method for the determination of trace amount of cadmium using 2/, 3, 4/, 5, 7- pentahydroxyflavone (morin) has been developed. Morin reacts in a slightly acidic (0.000001-0.000012M H2SO4) in 50%...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/5829
Colloidal particles with controlled size and composition are of fundamental and technological interest as they provide solution to many technological and environmental challenges. In this study, an environmentally friendly approach was adopted to synthesize silver colloidal parti...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/6810
Aims: The research work is based on the fabrication of ion selective Electrode based on Zirconium (IV) antimono tungstate. Study Design: The Study was designed to make ion selective electrode for transition metal ions. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, M M. Un...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/5527
A comparative geochemical assessment of brine from selected sites in Lafia-Obi, Nassarawa State, North-central Nigeria was carried out in the present study. The study is aimed at determining the quantity, quality and sustainability of the brine for salt production. The Piper diag...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/6580