Introduction: Inflammatory mediators could be laboratory markers of preeclampsia, as the induction of an inflammatory process within the placenta may trigger the expression of cancer antigen 125(CA125), C-reactive protein (CRP) and uric acid (UA). Regarding the pathophysiology of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10781
The Heavy metal Pollution Index (HPI), Metal Index (MI) and the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) contents of crude oil-polluted Ochani River in Ejamah-Ebubu community were investigated using physicochemical properties, Heavy Metal Analytic Method (AAS), GC-MS method and heav...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i9780
Aims: This study aims, on the one hand, to establish the chemical composition and to evaluate the antioxidant potential of essential oils (EO) of Guarea cedrata leaves and root bark, and on the other hand, to determine the antimicrobial activity of the leaf EO. Methodology: The E...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i9779
Drying of fish is a traditional method for storing fishes for long periods without any significant damages. Effects of two smoking and microwave drying on moisture and protein content of fish (Puntius sophore) was studied to determine the benefits of preserving and retaining the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i9777
Certain structure-reactivity aspects of biological macromolecules, with particular emphasis on protein folding and enzyme catalysis, are discussed herein. Furthermore, the role played by the hydrophobic effect and intramolecularity in enzymic reactivity are evaluated afresh, with...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i9778
Aims: The present study was aimed at investigating the nutritional properties of legume-seeds from Canavalia genus as a function of their ripening stage. Methodology: Seeds of three species of canavalia seeds notably Canavalia gladiata, Canavalia ensiformis and Canavalia rosea we...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i9776
Aims: Formulate instant infant flours based on a mixture of Tigernut-rice enriched with legumes, maize and peanuts. Study Design: Original research. Place and Duration of Study: This study took place at the Laboratory of Biotechnology, Agriculture and Valorization of Biological R...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i830345
Aims: To determine the effect of ethanolic extract of Urtica dioica roots on reproductive hormones and antioxidant enzymes in female Wistar rats. Study Design: Experimental Research. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Lagos State University, Lagos Nigeria be...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i830344
The aim of this study was to investigate the use of essential oil extracted from leaves of African basil (Ocimum gratissimum L.) in post-harvest preservation of peanuts as well as the effects on the physicochemical, technological and organoleptic characteristics of derived peanut...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i830343
Aim: The research aimed to investigate the antimalarial activity of the plant Daniellia oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalziel (Caesalpiniaceae) bark methanol extract. Methodology: The bark dried, powdered bark of Daniellia oliveri was extracted with n-hexane followed by methanol....
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i830342