In this work, orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP), rich in β-carotene and other micronutrients was used in producing pupuru analogue with the aim of improving the micronutrient and other quality attributes of the product. an analogue of pupuru normally a cassava-based food was dev...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i430312
Background: Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Altered amino acids metabolism is linked to cardiovascular disorders. A cross-sectional case control study was set to profile amino acids explore their potential as diagnostic and prognostic tool....
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i330310
A standardized extract from Sesbania agati leaves (SESAL) was developed by Zenherb labs Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, and is one of its kind plant-based biotin supplements. The current work aimed at characterization of SESAL using chromatographic techniques (like HPLC & HPTLC) and DNA...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i330309
Aims: Maize (Zea mays) is a staple food in the traditional diet of rural populations in Cote d'Ivoire. It is a good source of nutrients. However, sometimes inefficient storage methods hamper its quality. It’s in this context that this study was conducted to assess the essential m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i330308
The study investigated the effect of combined leaves extract of Mentha spicata and Murray koenigii leaves on acetaminophen induced hepatic damage on wistar rat. Twenty five (25) wistar rats with weights range of 100g-130g were used for this study. They were obtained from the anim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i330307
Introduction: Analysis of the prescription patterns is essential to improve rational prescribing in cardiac patients to decrease the risk associated with cardiovascular drugs & also to reduce morbidity and mortality. However, this type of study is progressively more important...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i330306
Osteocalcin is a product of osteoblasts that is considered a marker of bone formation. However, osteocalcin is also released from the bone matrix into the blood during bone resorption, suggesting that osteocalcin is also a marker of bone turnover. Studies on this marker have show...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i230305
This investigation was conducted to study the effect of exposure to tyre smoke on serum calcium and albumin of selected abattoir workers in Oginigba town of Obio area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A total number of 50 participants were selected for the study (35 experimental gr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i230304
Prince O. Alaebo, George C. Njoku, Chinwe E. Oriaku, David U. Iloanusi, Chiamaka J. Ezeh, Thankgod C. Ugboaja, Udeme A. James, Peter O. Ekwunoh & Norah N. Anyadike·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2022
Purpose: The study investigated honey's histological assessment and haematological parameters on alloxan-induced diabetic male albino rats. Methods: Thirty-six (36) male Wistar rats were assigned into six (6) groups with six (6) animals each, group 1 (Normal control), group 2 (Ne...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i230303
Utrica dioca (stinging nettle) and Argemone mexicanna linn are medicinal plants used in most part of Nigeria in treatment of diseases. The present work evaluated bioactive constituents and biochemical effect of Argemone mexicanna linn and Utrica dioca extracts using male albino r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i230302