Aims: Oxidants are substances toxic in high concentration, but at low doses can stimulate biological activities of living organisms. The effect of oxidants on cells is modulated by multiple interacting antioxidant defence mechanism. The present study evaluated the individual role...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/12552
Influence of Heat Processing on Nutrient Composition and Energy Values of Selected Cereals Consumed in Nigeria Aims: The influence of heat processing on the nutrient composition and energy values of selected cereals (Sorghum, Maize, Millet, and Rice) consumed in Nigeria were inve...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/12859
Aims: The distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals in soils from Onitsha municipal solid waste landfill were studied. Study Design: The Onitsha solid waste dumpsite were divided into two groups, the active site labelled (A), where waste dumping is...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/12324
Aims: The phytochemical composition and the in vitro antibacterial activity of the ethanolic extract of the stem bark of Entada africana Guill. & Perr. and Sarcocephalus latifolus, on Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis were investi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/11554
Aims: This work investigated the phytochemical composition of five Nigerian medicinal plants and the significance of the phytochemicals with respect to the treatment of diseases were discussed. Study Design: Fifteen phytochemicals were qualitatively analysed from the plants ethan...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/21816