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Shiga Toxin Producing Strains of Escherichia coli (STEC) Associated with Beef Products and Its Potential Pathogenic Effect

Iyekhoetin Matthew Omoruyi, Eseosa Uwadiae, Gospel Mulade & Ejaromedoghene Omoruku · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: Contaminated beef products sold in Nigeria are widely consumed by all with little or no knowledge of the presence or occurrence of possible pathogen. Methods: The current study investigated the presence of shiga toxin producing strains of E. coli (STEC) in beef produc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/32959

Histological and Biochemical Effects of Cigarette Smoke on the Liver of Wistar Rats

S. I. Ogenyi, T. P. P. Choji, A. Chimezirim, A. O. Onyemelukwe, A. A. Ngokere, U. F. Onwuasoanya & J. C. Akulue · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aims: This work aims at determining the effect of cigarette smoke on the liver of albino Wistar rats, to evaluate the histological, as well as the biochemical changes in the adult albino rat’s liver and to elucidate the relationship between exposure period and effect. Study Desig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/17292

Methanolic Extract of Xylopia aethiopica Ameliorates Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Damage in Male Wistar Rats

O. S. Folorunso, B. F. Ogungbe & C. E. O. Ikanone · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: To examine the ameliorative effect of the methanolic extract of Xylopia aethiopica in acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage male Wistar rats. Study Design: Twelve male rats were randomly grouped into four. “A” = Control, “B” = Paracetamol-induced hepatotoxic (PCM-IHT), “C” =...

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