Influence of Heat Processing on Nutrient Composition and Energy Values of Selected Cereals Consumed in Nigeria Aims: The influence of heat processing on the nutrient composition and energy values of selected cereals (Sorghum, Maize, Millet, and Rice) consumed in Nigeria were inve...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/12859
In vitro Antibacterial Activity and In vivo Acute Toxicological Studies of Nelsonia campestris Aqueous Leaf Exrtact Aim: To investigate In vitro antibacterial activity and in vivo toxicological studies of aqueous extract of Nelsonia campestris. Study Design: Experimental design....
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/16081
Aims: This study investigated In vitro and In vivo effect of quercetin on transmembrane hepatocyte Na+, K+- ATPase activity in normal Wistar rats. Study Design: One factor experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technolo...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/16387
A Review of Potential Metal Toxicity and Mineral Deficiency in Autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that predominantly affects the younger generation. The etiology which contributes to the occurrence of autism is not well defined. However, apart from genetic factors,...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/13913
Aim: The effects of infection with Trypanosoma brucei on renal and hepatic functions in early phase of disease were studied in experimentally infected pigs. The aim of this study was to identify serum biochemical changes that could serve as biomarkers of early renal and hepatic d...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15905
Evaluation of Five Major Mycotoxins Co-contaminating Two Cereal Grains from Nigeria Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the co-occurrence of five major mycotoxins in two Nigerian cereal grains destined for human consumption. Study Design: Nigeria experiences high humidit...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15306
Aim: Based on the traditional and scientific claims of intra-dermal antiplasmodial activity of bee stings, its effect on liver and serum enzymes in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice were investigated. Methodology: Twenty albino mice were intra-peritoneally infected with P. berghei...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/16036
Aim: To investigate the changes of carbonyl stress parameters in rats with combined streptozotocin induced diabetes (STZD, hyperglycemia model) and glycerol stimulated rhabdomyolysis (RM, oxidative stress model). Methodology: RM was induced by glycerol injection and confirmed by...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15161
Total Colony Counts of Some Microorganisms in Soil Samples Exposed to Electromagnetic Radiations from Mobile Phones Effect of electromagnetic radiations (EMR) from mobile phones on some soil bacterial (Bacillus, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus, Corynebacterium and Enterococcus) and f...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14860
Fluorescent Detection of Specific DNA Sequences Related to Toxoplasma gondii Based on Magnetic Fluorescent Nanoparticles Fe3O4/CdTe Biosensor Magnetic fluorescent nanoparticles (Fe3O4/CdTe) were prepared in this work and applied for Toxoplasma gondii DNA detection. First, CdTe qu...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15254
Synthesis, Characterization and Screening of Some Schiff Bases as Potential Antimicrobial Agents Schiff bases derived from 4-amino antipyrene were prepared, and IR and NMR spectral analysis characterized their structure. The Schiff bases produced were (1) 4-((4-chlorobenzylidine...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/3613
Evaluation of the Changes in Some Liver Function and Haematological Parameters in MSG Fed Rats The effect of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was evaluated on hepatic functions and haematological parameters in adult Wistar albino rats. The rats were randomly assigned into four (4) grou...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15433
Aims: To find out role of insulin, homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) with lipid profile test in evaluation of cardiovascular disease risk in thyroid disorder patients. Study Design: An analytical case control study. Place and Duration of Study: Departm...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14967
Diversity of Globins in Myxobacteria Globins are heme proteins that are capable of reversible oxygen binding. All globins can be classified into three families: the M (myoglobin-like), S (sensor) and T (truncated) globins. M and S globins exhibit the canonical 3/3 α-helical fold...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15532
Aim: The study is to investigate the impact of Costus afer methanolic stem extract on lipid metabolic profiles and bilirubin levels in alcohol-induced liver cirrhosis progression in rats. Materials and Methods: Male wistar strain albino rats were randomly divided into five groups...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14577