International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review

Effect of Chrysanthemum indicum Aqueous Extract on Some Biochemical and Haematological Parameters in Albino Rats

B. Hussaini, M. Y. Tula, G. A. Onyeje, G. G. Memi & U. I. Nne · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

Aims: The study was carried out to investigate the acute and sub-acute toxicity of Chrysanthemum indicum on albino rats. Study Design: In-vivo acute toxicity, haematological and Biochemical effect of Chrysanthemum indicum. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Chemical S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42671

Nephrotoprotective Effect of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter Leaf) Extract on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Adult Male Rats

Atamgba Agbor Asuk & Melvin Nnaemeka Ugwu · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. The condition is associated with symptoms like frequency in urination, hesitancy, nocturia, weak urine stream and sexual dysfunction. The effect of Vernonia amygdalina extract (VA)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42910

Gas Chromatographic FID Evaluation of Roots of Manniophyton fulvum

O. E. Mgbeke, E. C. Kalu & S. C. Okereke · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

The phytochemical composition of the root extract of Manniophyton fulvum was screened by gas chromatography coupled to flame ionization and pulse flame photometric detectors. Among the twenty flavonoids detected, only quercetin (107.44mg/100g), kaemoferol (66.19mg/100g), quercetr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42198

Spermatotoxic Effects of Some Medicinal Plants (Carica papaya, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Ipomoea batatas) on Sperm Quality and Testicular Weight in Male African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

P. B. Ekpo, U. U. Uno, A. J. Umoyen & L. E. Okonko · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

This study was designed to evaluate the effects of pawpaw (Carica papaya) seeds, hibiscus plant (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) leaves and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves extracts on sperm quality (sperm motility, sperm density, semen volume) and weight of testes of male Clarias g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42753

Insecticidal Potentials and Chemical Composition of Essential Oils from the Leaves of Phyllanthus amarus and Stachytarpheta cayennensis in Nigeria

C. O. Okonkwo & C. M. Onyeji · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

This research evaluated the insecticidal efficacy of essential oils from the leaves of Phyllanthus amarus and Stachytarpheta cayennensis on Periplaneta americana (American cockroach), Schistocerca americana (American grasshopper) and Anopheles gambiae (African malaria mosquito)....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42315

Evaluation of Sun Dried Mango (Mangifera spp) Kernel as a Feed` Resource on the Serological Parameters of Laying Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

F. B. Abang, O. J. Nwani & Y. C. Shettima · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

An experiment was conducted using one hundred and fourty four unsexed laying Japanese quails of about two weeks old to investigate the effect of varying levels of SMKM on the health status of quails. The results for serum biochemical composition showed that serum sodium (Na+), se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/32375

A Comparative Study of High Sensitive C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) and Urinary Calcium/Creatinine Ratio in Normal Pregnancy and Pregnancy Induced Hypertension in Gujarat, India

Smita N. Vasava, Amitkumar V. Maheshwari, Subhankar Kayal, Jagruti Dholakiya, Kedar Mehta & Hariom Sharma · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

Background: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a condition characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy. It is the most common leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in females. Serum high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is one of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42978

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Leaf and Stem-bark Aqueous Extracts of Diospyros mespiliformis

Galo Yahaya Sara, Samaila Dauda, Andrew Emmanuel, Yusuf Yakubu Bhutto & Innocent Joseph · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

Objective: To investigates the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the leaf and stem-bark extracts of D. mespiliformis against some pathogenic microorganisms. Methods: The leaf and stem-bark extracts of Diospyros mespiliformis from Ebanaceae family, which is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/40959

Effects of Sesame Seed Enrichment on Physico-Chemical and Nutritional Characteristics of Flour from Two Cultivars of White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir)

Bamigboye, Adeola Yewande, Adepoju, Oladejo Thomas & Adegboyega, Adenike Madinat · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

The effects of enriching two cultivars of yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) flour with sesame seed (Sesamum indicum L) flour on their physicochemical and nutritional characteristics were studied. Yam flours were produced from Abuja and Efuru yams by parboiling at 60°C for 10 minutes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42377

Physicochemical Characteristics of Activated Biochar Derived from Different Sources

Kanku Deka, B. K. Medhi, G. G. Kandali, K. Pathak, R. Das, D. C. Nath & P. P. Hazarika · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

An experiment was carried out to study the characteristics of biochar made from rice husk, rice straw, Toria stover and bamboo leaves. Biochar was produced by slow pyrolysis system (300 – 4000C). Locally available bio-wastes viz. rice husk, rice straw, toria stover and bamboo lea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42571