The acaricidal effect of the aqueous extracts of neem (Azadrichta indica) seed and root bark on tick (Hyalomma spp) was investigated. Adult Hyalomma ticks of both sexes were incubated in aqueous extracts of neem seed and root bark. The extracts were made in varying concentrations...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/24094
Aims: The present study was conducted to determine hepatotoxic effect of aqueous and phenolic extracts of Persea americana seed. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. November 2012 to January 2013. Methodology: Wistar albino rat...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23196
Aim: The study was designed to examine the effect of ethanollic leaf extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (VA) and Gongronema latifolium (GL) on serum catalase activity in mice exposed to malaria parasite (Plasmodium berghei) infection. Study Design: Forty (40) adult mice weighing 26-...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/24341
Metabolic syndrome is indeed a high risk condition involving obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The study aim to formulate an antioxidant rich nutraceutical from locally available foodstuff (onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, lemon, palm oil, water melon seeds...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23844
Background: On account of the limitations of creatinine, attention has focused in recent years on cystatin C, a small protein, to be the best marker of renal function evaluation. However data by race, particularly among African black populations are rare or missing. Aim of this s...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23293
These days, opium consumption has increased among people. Opium latex contains approximately 12% of the analgesic alkaloid morphine, which is processed, chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opiates for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade. This study was carri...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23301
Aims: The aim of this study was to estimate the serum osteocalcin levels before and during treatment in hyperthyroidism and to compare with healthy controls. Study Design: Case control study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Department of Endocrinology. M....
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23450
The use of ripe Musa paradisiaca peel as a replacement for corn starch is promising as the search for alternative inexpensive feed sources are sought to reduce the cost of live stock production. However, the possible long term effects of the consumption remained unclear. This res...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23853
Aim: The research was carried out to determine the effect of increasing concentration of calcium chloride at different temperatures and a mixture of aqueous ethanol and calcium chloride at 37°C on the activity of human salivary a – amylase (HSaA) and to characterize the effects o...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/22984
An autocatalytic mathematical model of self-oscillations in in vitro solutions of Kai proteins (KaiA, KaiB, KaiC) and ATP is offered. The model describes the main processes in the solution of Kai - proteins, namely the process of a phosphorylation / defosforillyation of KaiC prot...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/22348
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease in which a heterogeneous course and different pathogenic mechanisms are implicated in the development of chronic inflammation and subsequent joint damage. Early diagnosis and timely detection of RA progression a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23824
Introduction: A wide number of pesticides, including highly persistent organophosphorous compounds, such as diazinon (DZN) have deteriorating effect on fauna and flora by inducing oxidative stress. DZN induces cell damage by producing free radicals and reactive oxygen species. In...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23093
Introduction: Fluorosis is a public health problem in Ethiopia. Fluoride absorption may be decreased by dietary divalent cations which form insoluble complexes with the fluoride ion. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of dietary calcium-magnesium citrate or Moringa stenop...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23693
Aim: Total serum vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) concentration was measured in a group of 499 individuals (males and females age range 18-60 years) with different health conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, pregnancy) and a group of 432 healthy individuals (males and f...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23044
Objective: The study was undertaken to evaluate the biochemical changes and fatigability in albino rats after oral administration of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Study Design: Animal experimental study. Place of Study: Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, S. Nijalingapp...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23194