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Effect of Annona muricata Leaves Extract on Colon Antioxidant Status and Ketone Bodies in Blood and Urine of Cycas-treated Rats

C. N. Ikenna-Ossai, C. C. Ejiofor, E. D. Avan, F. O. Obi & N. P. Okolie · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

The effect of Annona muricata methanol leaf extract (AMELE) on colon antioxidant status and ketone bodies in blood and urine of cycas treated rats was investigated. Seventy male Wistar albino rats were randomly assigned into seven groups of ten experimental animals in a study tha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v27i230115

Chemical Composition, Nutritional Values and Antibacterial Activities of Watermelon Seed (Citrullus lanatus)

Asoso Oluwakemi Sola, Ogunmefun Olayinka Temitayo, Adelegan Olufunke & Farida Shittu · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health as well as in th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v27i130113

Assessment of Leptin and Prolactin in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Roshni G. Sadaria & B. V. Ravi · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most frequent endocrine disorders among women at reproductive age and is characterized by infertility, hirsutism, obesity, insulin resistance, and menstrual irregularities. Leptin, an adipocyte derived hormone, serves as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v27i130112

In vitro Antioxidant Capabilities and Vitamin Levels in Beef, Chicken and Fish Homogenates

Wopara, Iheanyichukwu, K. Mobisson Samuel, A. Dike, Josephine, F. M. Awah, Ike, Amanda & C. Awarajih, Uwaezuoke · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

In this modern era of functional food research, there are possibilities that we could eat not only to derive nutritional values but also to get well. In this study, the antioxidant and vitamin level in fish, beef and chicken homogenates were determined using various assays. The r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v27i130111

Toxic Mechanisms of Aryloxyphenoxypropionates in Target and Non-target Organisms

Ayokanmi Ore & Ebenezer Tunde Olayinka · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Herbicides are substances used to control unwanted plants-weeds. They can be classified into several classes by mechanism of action. This review describes the members of aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides, their pharmacokinetic properties, metabolism and their mechanism of phyto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v27i130109

Evaluation of Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Konsam Photan Singh, L. Shaini, Th. Sachin Deba Singh, Victoria Kshetrimayum, Saishaym Sadanandam & Wahengbam Diana · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Aim: The aim of our study was to estimate the level of HbA1c in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). To determine any correlation between HbA1c, admission blood glucose (Random blood sugar), serum lipid profile among the cases and to evaluate the outcome during hospitaliz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v27i130110

Evaluation of Staphylococcal Activity of Garcinia kola Almonds

Ouattara Karamoko, Dibi Koffi Saint Didier, Koné Monon, Ouattara Abou & Bagré Issa · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

The emergence of infectious diseases, particularly staphylococcal infections, treatment failures and the more high cost of treatment of infections caused by resistant staphylococci called to find other care alternatives. This study was initiated to evaluate the antibacterial acti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i430107

Characterization of a Novel Thrombin-like Enzyme, Globlase from the Venom of Gloydius blomhoffii (Japanese Mamushi)

Yumiko Komori, Yusuke Takashima, Shoko Ono & Toshiaki Nikai · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Aims: To elucidate the coagulation mechanisms of a novel clotting factor isolated from Gloydius blomhoffii venom, its hydrolytic activity on various substrates were examined. Furthermore the primary structure was determined and compared with the other snake venom components. Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i430106

Determination of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Loads of Commonly Consumed Food Items of Cassava and Sweet Potato of Bench Maji Zone, South West Ethiopia 2017

Mathewos Geneto Abiche, Melkamu Beyene Teferi & Selass Kebede Olbamo · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Introduction: Glycemic index is an important parameter designed to quantify the relative blood glucose response of foods in comparison with reference glucose. Determination of glycemic index and loads of carbohydrate- rich foods play as tools of nutritional guidelines for glycemi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i430104

Studies on the Effects of Carbonated Soft Drink Additives and Simultaneous Consumption of Carbonated Soft Drink with Ascorbic Acid on Histological Parameters of Male Mice

O. P. Femi-Oloye, A. M. Olatunji-Ojo, A. Owoloye, B. Adewumi, B. O. Ibitoye, F. F. Oloye & F. A. Gbore · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid are the most significant additives in carbonated soft drink. The effect of consuming these additives singly and simultaneous consumption of carbonated soft drink with ascorbic acid were investigated to understand histopathological alterations in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i430103

Protein Fractions, Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Flour and Oil from the Shea Caterpillar Cirina butyrospermi Vuillet Consumed in Northern Côte d’Ivoire

Djary Michel Koffi, Mariame Cissé & Gisèle Ahou Koua · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Aims: The present study was aimed at evaluating the physicochemical and functional properties of flours and oil from the Shea Caterpillar Cirina butyrospermi Vuillet, one of the most widely eaten insects in the Northern Côte d’Ivoire as alternative protein source. Methodology: Fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i330100

Substrate Specificity at the Molybdenum Site in Xanthine Oxidase Enzyme

Temesgen Nurlign Chekol · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Xanthine oxidase is one of the most useful molybdenum containing enzymes, which catalyzes a wide range of purine derivative heterocyclic substrates. In order for the interaction between the reactants to take place, the substrates are expected to enter the binding pocket and attai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i430102

Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FT-IR) Characterization of Plant Oils from Selected Cultivars Grown in Nigeria

A. A. Warra, L. J. Babatola, L. G. Hassan, M. N. V. Prasad, A. A. Odutuga & A. A. Omodolapo · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Background and Objectives: The developments of fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic instrumentation, and application, over the years has made it a powerful analytical tool in the study of oils and fats. This work has explored fourier transform Infra-Red for characteri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i330098