Nosakhare Omoyemwen Osakue, Miracle Nnenna Michael, Chinedum Charles Onyenekwe, James Ogochukwu Okafoanyali, Nosakhare Eric Osakue, Alfred Friday Ehiaghe & Augustine Chinedu Ihim·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2024
Background: Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, which are present in cement dust, are elements with a density of more than 5 g/cm3 that are harmful to both the environment and living creatures. This study was set out to evaluate levels of lead and cadmium in individuals expose...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i7895
Aims: The aim of the research was to test the toxicity of jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) and avocado (Persea americana Mill) on the structure of liver and kidney tissue in Sprague Dawley rats. Study Design: Male Sprague Dawley rats aged 5 months, 24 animals. Treatment of synthetic a...
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Dehydrated foods are the most stable food in the food preservation realm. Food dehydration is preferred as the most effective and intricate process within the realm of food processing. Employing methods such as hot air/heated surfaces, this method reduces the water content from v...
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The functional effect of wood ash (WA) on soil was investigated to ascertain the effect on soil quality. Soil samples treated with 5% and 10% WA were set-up against the untreated control and analyzed to evaluate the status of their physicochemical parameters, heavy metals, microb...
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This study investigated the ameliorative role of combined Citrus sinensis and Manihot esculenta leaf extract in Cadmium toxicity in the kidney and liver of Wistar Rats. Extracts of cassava and orange leaf were obtained using standard protocols. Twelve adult female rats (165±2g) d...
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Aim: To isolate these fractions, a progressive centrifugation technique was employed, utilizing water, sodium chloride, phosphate buffer, and alcohol. Place and Duration of Study: A study conducted in department of biochemistry Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh for analy...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6889
It has been found that the genes of a number of protein components of sea anemone venoms underwent significant diversification in the course of evolution. The elucidation of the molecular mechanisms of sea anemone peptides interactions with targets let investigators in the last d...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6888
The significance of this research extends beyond the mere extraction and purification of allicin, encompassing its potential applications across diverse industries. Allicin exhibits a plethora of biological activities, including antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiproto...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6887
In Côte d’Ivoire, eggplant is one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables. However, this vegetable is very perishable. This work was developed to evaluate the effect of different UV-C concentrations on the conservation of eggplants with a view to identifying which one woul...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6886
Ficus platyphylla Ficus platyphylla belongs to the Moraceae family which contains nearly 1400 species divided into around forty genera. It is used to manage several diseases in folklore medicine. This study focused on the phytochemical screening and evaluation of the antibacteria...
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