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
Introduction: Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of both ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke which has been linked to chronic and acute inflammation. Variations in the biochemical status of stroke patients might be acco...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i330093
Allicin is found in nursery onion. Allicin is isolated from garlic (Allium sativum). Nutriceutical allicin is an organice compound gotten from garlic. It is also sourced from onions, and different species in the family Alliaceae. It was first isolated and examined in the research...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i330092
Aims: This study investigated the antioxidant, hypolipidemic and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory effects of flavonoid-rich fraction of H. thebaica on fat-fed obese wistar rats. Study Design: Twenty-five rats were divided into 5 groups of 5 rats each: Control (stand...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i330091
Lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid as the major end product during sugar fermentation. This study was carried out to isolate lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from pupuru; a staple cassava food. The result of the bacterial count indicated that the count ranges from 3.1 × 104 CFU/g...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i330090
Background: Targeting of macromolecules by means of translational diffusion for therapeutic reason is generally of interest. But translational velocity that enables directional delivery of any molecule on target is given less attention. Objectives: The objectives of this research...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i330089
Aims: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is extensively used as food additive and flavor enhancer, there is a growing concern that this may affect the male reproductive system and fertility. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of MSG on fertility and testes of mature...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i230088
The in vivo effect of oral administration of varying concentrations (150, 250, 500 mg/kg body wt.) of sodium benzoate (a known preservative in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry) on serum cholesterol and proinflammatory markers in heart tissue of wistar albino rats we...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i230086
Background: There seems to be a mathematical or a conceptual error in an equation whose substitution into other equations for the determination of an apparent hydrated molar volume (V1) of a cosolute leads to an incorrect answer. Objectives: The objectives are 1) To show theoreti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i230087