BIOCHEMISTRY PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS IN NIGERIA | RESEARCH PROJECT TOPICS AND PROJECT TOPICS ON EDUCATION

421. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES OF METHANOL EXTRACT OF CRATEVA AD...

» ABSTRACT This research investigated the phytochemical and anti inflammatory properties of methanol extract of Crateva adansonii stem bark. Although several edible and non edible plants parts are used in inflammatory treatment, many record has been found of the use of Crateva adansonii stem bark. For this research, fresh stem bark of Crateva adansonii were collected from Asata village in Enugu Stat...Continue Reading »

59 pages | -1 engagements |

422. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES OF METHANOL EXTRACT OF CRATEVA AD...

» ABSTRACT This research investigated the phytochemical and anti inflammatory properties of methanol extract of Crateva adansonii stem bark. Although several edible and non edible plants parts are used in inflammatory treatment, many record has been found of the use of Crateva adansonii stem bark. For this research, fresh stem bark of Crateva adansonii were collected from Asata village in Enugu Stat...Continue Reading »

76 pages | 735 engagements |

423. EFFECTS OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SWEET POTATO...

» 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 tropical and sub tropical countries and belongs to the family convolvulaceae. Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and anti oxidants such as phenolic acids, anthocyannins, toc...Continue Reading »

59 pages | 774 engagements |

424. ANTILIPIDEMIC EFFECT OF WATER (H20) EXTRACT OF DESMODIUM VELUTINUM LEAVES ON ALB...

» 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 tannins, saponins, alkaloids, soluble carbohydrates, flavonoids, reducing sugar, steroids, cyanide and terpenoids. The animals were treated with known drugs (atorvastatin 2ml). There were significa...Continue Reading »

76 pages | 720 engagements |

425. CARDIO PROTECTIVE ACTIVITIES OF N-HEXANE EXTRACT OF DESMODIUM VELUTINUM STEM ON ...

» ABTRACT This study evaluates the cardio protactive effect of N hexane extract of Desmodium Velutinum stem on albino wister rat. Rats used in this study were grouped into four and each group was fed differentely. Rats in group one, three, and four wre fed with the aid of a syringe without needle with 6ml of the lipoprotein food mixture containing 3.6g of the cow’s brain twice a day for seven ...Continue Reading »

59 pages | -1 engagements |

426. EFFECTS OF VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTATION ON LEAD TOXICITY IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS

» ABSTRACT Oxidative stress is one of the mechanisms involved in lead poisoning. Air Max 2016 Heren Goedkoop Goedkope Nike Air Max schoenen The present study investigated the role of ascorbic acid, thiamine, pyridoxine, tocopherol, individually and in cocktail in mitigating the biochemical alterations induced by subchronic administration of 500mg/kg of lead acetate for 6 weeks. Air Max 2015 Zwart Ro...Continue Reading »

57 pages | 637 engagements |

427. DETERMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF SWEET COMPONENTS OF SOME ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS AS...

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76 pages | 727 engagements |

428. EFFECT OF METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF ACALYPHA WILKESIANA ON WEIGHT PARAMETERS IN...

» ABSTRACT The potential effect of methanolic extract of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana on the weight of wistar rats was investigated. Calculated amount of methanolic leaf extract of Acalypha Wilkesiana were constituted in distilled water from the stock solution to give doses of 500,500 and 1000 mg/kg body weight of paracetamol, vitamin C and leaf extract respectively and administered to the vari...Continue Reading »

59 pages | 602 engagements |

429. THE EFFECT OF N-HEXANE EXTRACT OF KOLA NITIDA BARK ON LIVER FUNCTION TEST OF ALB...

» ABSTRACT Kola bark extract have been widely used in tradition medicine for thousand of year, it improves liver functions and provides protection against high fat fed metabolic rats. Present investigations were carried out on the hepatoprotective role of Kola bark extract meal treatment to high fat fed wistar rat. Healthy adult male wistar rats were divided into four groups Group I: rats were fed a...Continue Reading »

59 pages | 653 engagements |

430. ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS ON PTEROCARPUS MILDBREADII (OHA)SEED

» ABSTRACT Elemental analysis is the qualitative detection and quantitative determination of chemical elements(atoms,ions)in a sample(Fritz Pregl 1923). To detect anixelement, one should fix an appearance of an analytical signal. The formation of precipitate or characteristic crystals, colour change, an isolation of gaseous products, an appearance of a definite lines in spectrum, luminescence, etc. ...Continue Reading »

57 pages | 605 engagements |

431. THE EFFECT OF PTEROCARPUS MILDBREADII SEED ON PLASMA HDL CHOLESTEROL OF ALBINO R...

» 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 transport cholesterol from peripheral of cell to the liver.High density lipoprotein is carried out to investigate cardio vascular diseases.Fresh oha seed (pterocarpus mildbreadii seed) was collected from Amokw...Continue Reading »

59 pages | 705 engagements |

432. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION ON EFFECTS OF BURANTASHI EXTRACT ON LIVER ENZYMES OF A...

» ABSTRACT This work was carried out to investigate the effects of Burantashi extract on liver enzymes of albino male and female whistar rats. Burantashi is a popular seasoning agent to barbecued meat (suya) in Nigeria,mostly found in the northern part of the Nigeria. Liver Enzymes are those enzymes that plays important role in the liver both in function and regulation. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is ...Continue Reading »

76 pages | 976 engagements |

433. PROXIMATE AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SOURSOP FROM NSUKKA

» ABSTRACT This study was conducted on the proximate and quantitative analysis of soursop (Annona moricata) fruit. The ripe fruit was procured, sun dried and grounded into powdery form before it was used for the analysis. The result shows that crude fiber is 6.3% crude protein, 2.8% ash 1.0% and crude fat 0.1%. the result of the qualitative phytochemical composition of the soursop pulp shows abundan...Continue Reading »

76 pages | 1,309 engagements |

434. PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING OF SEED AND COAT OF Citrus...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION The Citrus sinensis popularly known as sweet orange seed in Igbo of Nigeria is of the Rutaceae family. The seed is best sown in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe after thoroughly rinsing it, sow stored seed in March in a greenhouse, germination usually takes place within 2 3 weeks at 130C. seedlings are liable to damp off so they must be watered with care and kept well ve...Continue Reading »

59 pages | 711 engagements |

435. PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF SEED AND COAT OF VELVET BEAN (Mucuna pruriens) AND CAMWOOD...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Seed and coat of Mucuna pruriens, known as velvet beans or cowitch has scientific classification as shown below; Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales Family Fabaiceae Sub FamilyFaboideae Type Phaseoleae Genus Mucuna Specie M. pruriens Velvet bans (Mucuna pruriens) is an excellent cover crop and soil improver[1,2]. In addition, it com...Continue Reading »

59 pages | 520 engagements |

436. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SACHET WATER

» ABSTRACT The investigation carried out on the physico chemical analysis of sachet water sold in Aba were conducted from January to February 2012 on these water samples (DINS, FAMBUS and GRAMCO). Their individual temperature varied from the range of (24.00 to 25.60)0C against (15.28)0C of WHO standard. Their pH were within the range of (6.90 to 7.60) against (7.00, 8.50). Their total hardness were ...Continue Reading »

57 pages | 1,519 engagements |

437. MICROBIAL FOOD SPOILAGE DISORDERS (DISEASES) AND ITS CONTROL

» 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 of nutrients for microbial growth. Depending on the microorganisms present, foods may spoil or be preserved by fermentation. Foods can act as a reservoir for disease transmission, and thus ...Continue Reading »

59 pages | 1,653 engagements |

438. AN EVALUATION AND UPDATE OF GUINEA WORM (DRACUNCULUS MEDINENSIS) AS AN ENDEMIC P...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Diabetes and hypertension in pregnant women as associated with an increase incidence of congenital abnormalities when compared with normal pregnancy (Hagay et al, 2005). Frequency of diabetic and hypertensive mother is estimated to be 6 10% (Hagay and Reece, 2006). Alteration in lipid profile is known to occur in diabetic and hypertensive pregnancy (Caron and Kjos, 200...Continue Reading »

57 pages | 701 engagements |

439. DETERMINATION OF SOME BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN DIABETIC AND HYPERTENSIVE PREGNA...