The present study investigates the mineral, fatty acid and amino acids composition of E. radiata, V. contectus and L. flammea. All samples analyzed in this study were obtained from Yenagoa in Bayelsa state of Nigeria. Mineral composition was determined by Atomic A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i230112
Ezeigwe, Obiajulu Christian, Okpala, Chukwuemeka Obumneme, Ogbodo, Uchechukwu Chibuzo, Anwuna, Chioma Divine, Ngwu, Ogochukwu Rita & Chigbo, Chidiebere Malachy·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2020
Background: Anemia is a condition in which there is a reduced number of red blood cells or haemoglobin and iron concentration in the body thereby leading to a decreased capacity of the blood to carry oxygen to the body tissues. Objectives: The study was designed to investigate th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i230111
Aims: This study aimed to determine the effective percentage of telang leaf meal on feed to increase antioxidant levels in tilapia liver feed. Study Design: A total of 12 aquariums with sizes 60 x 40 x 40 cm3and volume 96 L prepared and filled with 30 L water. Heater was installe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i130110
The study evaluated the nutritional benefits of processed Almond nuts, Sesame seeds and Brazil nut on two weeks old Wistar rats. The rats were weighed and arranged into seven groups and feed for 4 weeks. Group one (control) was fed with commercial rat feed and distilled water. Gr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i130109
Cassava roots (Manihot esculenta and Manihot utilissima) are largely consumed as staple food in African but contain a toxic compound, cyanogenic glycosides. This study evaluated the effect of Manihot esculenta and Manihot utilissima cyanide content on biochemical parameters and h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i130108
Kady Diatta, William Diatta, Alioune Dior Fall, Serigne Ibra Mbacké Dieng, Amadou Ibrahima Mbaye, Abdou Sarr & Mourchidath Adjoke Adegbindin·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2020
Background: The use of plants for healing dates back to very remote times. Nowadays with the accession of new diseases plants are increasingly used for the formulation of new drugs able to overcome the many diseases (cancer, atherosclerosis) often caused by the disorder of the sy...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i130107
This study evaluated the Hematotoxic effect of water soluble fraction (WSF) of Bonny Light Crude Oil (BLCO) in Wistar Albino rats. After preparation of the WSF and a range finding test, the Wistar albino rats were administered three concentrations (25%, 50% and 100%) of WSF of BL...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i130106
Background: Coumarin and thiazole derivatives have been used traditionally for many centuries. Because they have anti-tumor, antioxidant activities, and induced apoptosis. Aim: The present study aims to investigate the in vivo antitumor, and antioxidant activities of potassium sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430104
Background: There is no much interest in the determination of total enzyme-substrate complex concentration ([ES]T) which includes undissociated ES that is unaccounted for unlike the usual ES destined for transformation into free enzyme and product or substrate. The reason is spec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430105
Introduction: Food is a basic requirement for the survival of living organisms, and is also necessary for growth, development, replacement and repairs of worn-out tissues, as well as energy production for various body functions, among others. Aim: Current study investigated the h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430103
Background: It is not unusual to observe calculated “total” free enzyme ([E]) in enzyme catalysed reaction, but this should include total enzyme-substrate complex ([EST]) which accounts for sequestration. Objectives: 1) To show indirectly that the velocities of catalytic action c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430098
Aim: To determine the organ distribution and characterization of acetylcholinesterase in the adult African variegated grasshoppers – Zonocerus variegatus and Zonocerus elegans. (Zonocerus Sp. Linn) Place and Duration of the Study: The insect model: African variegated grasshoppers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430097
Comparative study on effect of Chrysophyllum albidum medicinal plant from crude oil polluted and non-crude oil polluted areas on selected biochemical parameters in rats was evaluated. Leaves of C. albidium were collected from a botanical garden (non-crude oil polluted site) and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430096
This study evaluated the antiplasmodial, hepatic and nephritic effects of fractions of Glyphaea brevis methanol leaf extract in P. berghei infected mice. Mice weighing between 15-30 g were infested intraperitoneally with 0.2ml plasmodium infected blood and left for 3 hours before...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430094
Aim: Of this study is to demonstrate the importance of glucose curve test in monitoring pre and post-meal variation in diabetic and normal individuals. Methodology: The individuals subjected to this study mainly grouped in two categories the (DM2 group) and the (Control group), t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430095