Aims: This study was therefore aimed to evaluate potential anti-inflammatory activity of Aqueous and Ethanolic extracts of Erythrococca anomala leaves (Euphorbiaceae) and to determine the most active extract in rat. Study Design: Erythrococca anomala leaves were collected from Ya...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28385
Aims: Study digestibility of leaf proteins of Gnetum africanum and Gnetum buchholzianum and effects of some antinutritional factors on young male rats Wistar albinos. Study Design: Nutritional enhancement of use of Gnetum spp leafy vegetables. Place and Duration of Study: Sample:...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29130
Back Ground and Objectives: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major prevalent disease worldwide associated with low grade systemic inflammation, which predisposes individuals to higher incidence of atherosclerotic complications. The pituitary hormone prolactin has recently been r...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29218
Aims: To show the potential of the hexane extract of the seed oil in cosmetics and perfumery. Study Design: Quality evaluation by physico-chemical analysis and determination of fatty acid composition through GC-MS qualitative analysis were carried out on hexane extract of calab...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29028
Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) is a plant of great importance in the traditional Arab medicine thanks to its therapeutic properties. This work was carried out in order to contribute to the ethnopharmacological knowledge of this medicinal species. We describe phytochemical compounds a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29029
Mancozeb, a fungicide of ethylene bisdithiocarbamate is widely used in agriculture. It leads to disturbances in many cellular processes. This study is aimed at elucidating the possible protection effects of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) and Cinnamon zeylanicum oil (CZO) in alleviating...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28351
Daniella oliveri (Caesalpiniacea) is a plant found in the Amazon region and other parts of South America and Africa. The tree may reach a height of 100 feet and trunk diameter of 4 feet. Daniella oliveri (Rolfe) Fabiaceae is commonly known as Ilorin balsam (eepo-iya) or Copaihu a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28764
Aims: To compare and assess the biochemical and haematological parameters in patients with Alcohol dependent syndrome (ADS) co-morbid with Nicotine dependent syndrome (NDS) in comparison to those with only Alcohol dependent syndrome (ADS). Study Design: Observational case control...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29038
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia affecting the world wide population. In recent years most of the plant extracts with their potential antioxidant property are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The aim of our study is to...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28222
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of hemodialysis on vitamin D axis through measuring the blood level of25-hydroxyvitamin D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium and phosphate in renal failure patients before and after dialysis compared to their level in...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28595