Idris A. Kankara

Hypoglycaemic and Hypolipidemic Effects of Treculia africana Aqueous Leaves Extract in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

Idris A. Kankara, Gayus A. Paulina & M. Aliyu · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2018

This study investigated the hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic effects of Treculia africana plant used in Nigeria as medicinal plant. Diabetes mellitus was induced by a single dose intraperitoneal injection of alloxan 150 mg/kg body weight. Twenty five (25) male albino rats were di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2018/v1i1433

Evaluation of In vitro Antioxidant Potentials of Nymphaea lotus and Nymphaea pubescens Seed Oils

M. Aliyu, M. K. Atiku, N. Abdullahi, A. A. Imam & Idris A. Kankara · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

Aim: The study is aimed at assessing the antioxidant potentials of Nymphaea lotus and Nymphaea pubescens seed oils. Study Design: It was designed to extract oil from the seeds and investigate their antioxidant properties to indicate their capabilities to improve oxidative stabili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/40107