This research was carried out to examine the distribution of enzymatic activities of some tissues (liver, muscles and gills) of selected aquatic organisms (Nile tilapia, Mullet fish and Crab) collected from some crude oil polluted rivers (Abuloma Jetty and Woji Jetty) and Ojimba-...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i1792
Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anticholesterolemic activities of Chrysanthellum americanum extracts. Place and Duration of Study: The plant material was harvested in September 2021 at Findiala located in Kolondièba, Mali. The phytochem...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10791
Jules M. Kitadi, Clément L. Inkoto, Sha-Tshibey Tshibangu, Dorothée Dinangayi Tshilanda, Taba Kalulu, Papy Kawata, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua & Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2022
The objective of the present study was to determine the composition in mineral elements, the antisickling activity and the osmotic brittleness test, of the twenty three extracts of two plants Cyttaranthus congolensis, Hypoxis angustifolia used in the management of sickle cell dis...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10790
Introduction: Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease that cause women death. Several factors influence the development of breast cancer. Trace elements are associated with breast cancer risk factors. This study investigated six trace elements in red blood cells of women newly d...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10789
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a serious metabolic disorder. Pomegranate has various biological effects. The present study evaluated pomegranate juice (PJ) therapeutic effects on the liver of Streptozotocin (STZ) induced DM mice model. Fifty male mice were distributed into 5 equal gro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10786
Aims: This review aims to study the effect of the extraction method on the quality of the alginate extracted from Padina sp. and study its application for edible films. Study Design: This research was conducted using a systematic literature review method. Place and Duration of St...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10787
Aims: Neglected or underutilized plant species, such as sapodilla (Manilkara zapota), which play a substantial role in the livelihoods of populations but whose potential remains still under-exploited, deserve particular attention from researchers to a better knowledge of its food...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10785
Aims: The study was conducted to compare the alteration in haematological and biochemical parameters in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) under natural (river) and artificial (ponds) habitats in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: Whole blood and serum samples harvested...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10784
Ibioku Elekima, Thankgod Prince Ohaka, Ngozi Brisibe, Adline Ben-Chioma, Ibitoroko George-Opuda, Orbenyie Mary Festus, Ani Precious Onyinyechi & Waribo Helen Anthony·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2022
Aim: To study the effect of exposure to crude oil on the liver, ovary, and some oxidative stress parameters in albino rats. Study Design: A total of 50 female albino rats were used in the experiment. The rats were grouped into three: The control group which consisted of 10 rats,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10783
Background: High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and other lipoproteins are metabolized in part by the cholesteryl ester transport protein (CETP). Cardiovascular risk and the occurrence of ischemic stroke are linked to polymorphism in the CETP gene. Methodology: For the s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i10782
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