Aims: The study aims to estimate the lipid parameters among Plasmodium vivax and mixed malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) infected patients. Study Design: This was a prospective observational and comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: The present study was undertaken i...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/44416
Prostanoids are biochemically important molecules with significant roles in pain and inflammatory responses. These responses are studied in several processes of cancer development, including lung cancer. The aim of this article is to review the existing literature on the inflamma...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/43911
Insecticidal efficacy of oils from the leaves of Cassia occidentalis and Euphorbia milii on selected insect pests was studied. The oils were extracted via Soxhlet apparatus with hexane, and test insects exposed to the oils at 3 dose levels (0.2 mg, 0.4 mg and 0.6 mg) for 24 hours...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/43173
Aims: Diabetes mellitus is a growing problem worldwide entailing enormous financial burden and medicinal policy issues. It is presently considered among the top ten leading causes of death globally resulting in a raised level of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (the most sensitive...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/43357
Objective: This current study was designed to investigate the ethno-medicinal uses of C. retusa and to learn about the knowledges of its toxicity. Methods: Questionnaires were administered to herbalists and traditional healers from Ouagadougou town in national language Mooré or D...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/43635
Aims: Management of a complex metabolic disease like diabetes can be very challenging since it involves a careful combination of medication, exercise, diet and regular monitoring of blood glucose in order to achieve good glucose control. The study aimed at determining predictors...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42976
This study investigated the mycoremediation effects of Pleurotus ostreatus and selected surfactants (Triton x-100 and meshed Costus afer stem) on the growth performance of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) in crude oil impacted soil and their effects on the electrolytes, ur...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42190
Aims: The study examines effect of aqueous-fraction of ethanolic extract of Balanites aegyptiaca stem-bark on enzymes of glucose metabolism in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats in a bid to ascertain its anti-hyperglycemic and possible mechanism of action. Methodology: Di...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/27598
Oil from different seeds in fruits has been exploited for nutritional and health benefits ranging from provision of essential nutrients for cellular metabolic processes to being an alternative route to the orthodox drugs in the quest for a better living. However, adverse conseque...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42615
Objective: Comprehensive assessment of the chemical composition of sage leaves (Salvia officinalis L.) in order to highlight constituents relevant to the antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer potentials, in addition to determining safe dose to facilitate its application in fu...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/43273
Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium udum Butler (Fud) is a constant threat to pigeonpea productivity in several parts of the world. Understanding the molecular basis of pigeonpea-Fud interaction is necessary to improve resistance to Fud and thereby the productivity of pigeonpea. Tem...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/41986
Background: Low grade systemic inflammation is considered as a risk factor for the progression of inflammation related disorders such as pre-eclampsia (PE). It is characterized by hypertension, proteinuria and edema during pregnancy. High sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/43394
This study investigated the hypoglycemic effect of M. fulvum on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced hyperglycemia in Wistar rats. The oxidative damage in the blood, liver, pancreas and kidney cells, hepatic enzyme activities and lipid profile of the Wistar rats were also ascertained. Ra...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42234
Aims: To comparatively evaluate some bioactive compounds (egg white proteins) of chicken (exotic and local), turkey, quail and guinea fowl eggs in their raw and boiled forms. It also aimed at ascertaining claims on egg being a functional food. Study Design: Experimental. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/43083
Traditional methods for soil remediation are often expensive and energy consuming and this has given rise to a new and ecologically safer method known as mycoremediation. A field experiment was carried out at the University of Ilorin Dam site to isolate and identify fungi present...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42353