Aim: The objective of this study is to assess Jatropha tanjorensis's phytochemical components, anti-obesity and hepatoprotective properties. Methods: 35 albino Wistar rats were placed into five groups of seven rats each. Each group received the following treatment: Group A served...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2022/v12i4228
Background of the Study: Lead effects were assessed by analyzing the impacts of the extract on the liver enzyme concentrations and hematology parameters. Materials and Methods: Thirty five male wistar rats weighing 85-110 g were distributed into five groups consisting of seven ra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i230169
Aim: This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effects of methanolic root extract of Holarrehna floribunda on serum activities of some liver enzymes and histopathology of the ovaries and testes tissues of the rats. Methods: Twenty- four male and female Wistar rat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i14
Objectives: The objectives of this research is to evaluate the effects of aqueous extract of T. indica on weight, lipid parameters, some electrolytes and urea of Wistar rats Design & Methods: Twenty-five Male Adult rats were grouped into four consisting of six rats each....
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59A34290
Introduction: The efficacy of five systemic and topical antifungal medications, Voriconazole, clotrimazol, beclometasone, Itraconazole, and Fluconazole, on dermatomycosis, which affects the superficial layers of the skin, nails, foot, and hair, was tested with 180 patients. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i38A36217
Grace E. Udosen, Friday E. Uboh, Dennis Amaechi, Michael O. Odey & John E. Mgbang·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Background: Heavy metals contamination has been reported at petrol station environments. There is a possibility of contamination foods around petrol stations. Objectives: In this study, the concentrations of Pb, Cd and Cr, long term exposure and daily consumption of ready-to-eat...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230006
Aim: In this study, the concentrations of Cu, Fe and Ni, long term exposure and daily consumption of ready-to-eat food foods sold at Petrol station’s Atmospheric conditions (AF) in Calabar Metropolis was evaluated. Methods: Foods samples, including such prepared ready-to-eat food...
Aim: This study aims to determine the presence of some vitamins and minerals in both T. stans and C. afer leaves. Materials and Methods: Composition of some vitamins and minerals of ethanolic extract of T. stans and C. afer leaves were evaluated and collected at Malabo Campus, Un...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/44554
Aim: This study aimed at evaluating the Phytochemical and antibacterial properties of Jatropha tanjorensis against selected test bacteria. Methods: The antibacterial properties were tested using the agar-well diffusion technique. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Min...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2022/v12i4227
Introduction: Nigerian FARO 40 rice starch has been underutilized due to low edible qualities. The aim of this study was to chemically modify underutilized rice variety using standard methods for possible use as pharmaceutical grade starch. Methodology: The physicochemical proper...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2022/v31i5823
Aim: This study determined how Nigerian nursing mothers deal with umbilical cord care. Methods: This was a descriptive cross sectional study on 388 Nigerian nursing mothers. Study population was randomly selected using multistage sampling technique. A validated semi-structured qu...
Aim: This study assessed the knowledge and attitude of nursing mothers towards umbilical cord care. Methods: The study was a descriptive and cross sectional in design. 388 respondents were randomly selected using multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using a validated...