Category: BIOCHIMISTRY

Chapter one 1.1 Introduction 3-Mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (MST, EC 2.8.1.2) is a ubiquitous enzyme. It is distributed in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes (Fig. 15.1), sequences for which can be found in

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Guinea worm is an endemic parasitic organism that belongs to the phylum Nematoda. The worm has its scientific name as (Dracunculus Medineansis). Guinea worm cause a disease

ABSTRACT Foods and microorganisms have long and interesting associations which developed long before the beginning of recorded history. Foods are not only nutritious to consumers, but are also excellent sources

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the antilipidemic activity of water extracts from leaves of Desmodium velutinum on albino wistar rats. The phytochemical analysis of the leaf extract showed the presence of

ABSTRACT This study evaluated “the effects of processing methods on the physico-chemical properties of sweet potato and sorghum flour”. Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is an important food crop in the

ABSTRACT This work was carried out to investigate the effects of pterocarpus mildbreadii seed on the HDL- level of albino rats.High density lipoprotein(HDL) is a fraction of cholesterol,which helps to

ABSTRACTThis study was on oxidative stress status of rat fed with Pentraclethra macrophylla, otherwise known as African oil bean seed oil in English or Ugba in Igbo. Sixteen male rats

ABSTRACT Globally, the estimated incidence of diabetes and projection for the year 2030 as given by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is 350 million. Kigelia africana is highly used for ethno medicinal

ABSTRACT Inflammation is a complex biological response of vascular tissue to harmful stimuli such as pathogen, damage cells or irritants (Ryan & Majno, 1983). The urgency generated by increased rate

ABSTRACT This study assessed the dietary pattern and nutritional status of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) attending some voluntary and counseling test units in Kaduna metropolis.The studied subjects consisted of

ABSTRACT Essential oils were extracted from the leaves of Hyptis suaveolens by hydro-distillation,Mosquitocidal effect was done through an experiment devised for the purpose of this research. The effect of the

ABSTRACT This study evaluated “the effects of processing methods on the physico-chemical properties of sweet potato and sorghum flour”. Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is an important food crop in the

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Herbs An herb is a plant that is valued for flavor, scent, medicinal or other qualities other than its food value (John, 2000). They are used in

ABSTRACT Senna tora leaves are used as traditional medicine in Africa for the treatment of many disorders. In Cameroon, the leaves of this plant are used for the treatment of convulsions

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The genus Indigofera Linn. is a large genus of about 700 species of flowering plants belonging to the sub-family Papilionoideae in the family Fabaceae / Leguminosae. They

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of organic compounds consisting of two or more fused benzene rings (linear, cluster or angular

ABSTRACT This work was aimed at finding the effects of alcohol on some biochemical parameters. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) apparently healthy, non-hypertensive male alcoholics were used

ABSTRACT In the present study, the phytochemical composition, immunomodulatory, leukocyte mobilization, haematological and antihepatotoxic effects of the aqueous extract of Senna mimosoides leaves were evaluated. The study also covered the effect of the

CHAPTER ONE 1.0  INTRODUCTION   1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY   Medicinal Plants have recently become of great interest owing to their versatile applications. These plants are considered as rich resources of ingredients

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Plants have formed the basis of traditional medicine system which has been used for thousands of years. Traditional medicine refers to health practices,