Advances in Biochemistry

Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014

  • Hypno-Sedative Activity of Gymnema sylvestre Extract in Sodium Barbiturate - Induced Hypnosis in Rattus novergicus

    Omale James, Menegbe Nasara Awam, Ojogbane Eleojo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 60-64
    Received: 12 September 2014
    Accepted: 19 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Gymnema sylvestre is a rare herb with significant medical attributes and ethno-botanical uses. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders around the world. In this study, the effect of the aqueous extracts of this plant was investigated for its hypno-sedative effect in rats as well as acute toxicity. Leaf, stem and flowers of G.sylvestre ha... Show More
  • Proximate and Organoleptic Assessment of Indigenous Dishes Based on Pumpkin Leaves, Pulp and Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

    Obiakor-Okeke Philomena Ngozi, Ogbonna Ikenna Chukwuemeka, Amadi Joy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 65-70
    Received: 4 September 2014
    Accepted: 22 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Introduction: The study evaluated the proximate composition of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) based on leaves pulps and seeds and organoleptic attributes of dishes prepared using pumpkin pulps seeds and leaves were also determined. Methodology: The samples used in the study include raw seeds, uncooked pulp, leaves, roasted seeds and cooked pulp were prep... Show More
  • In-Vitro Inhibition of Camel Hepatic Glutathione Transferase by Quercetin

    Ghada Al-Amro, Mohammad Ali Qorban, Samina Hyder Haq

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 71-75
    Received: 7 September 2014
    Accepted: 19 September 2014
    Published: 30 October 2014
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    Abstract: Glutathione S-transferases (GST) are a group of multifunctional ubiquitous enzymes widely present in animals and plants, which catalysis the conjugation of glutathione to different exogenous and endogenous electrophilic compounds. This study was carried out to characterize the purified GST enzyme from camel liver tissues and to investigate the in-v... Show More
  • Hydrolytic Enzyme Levels in Malted Cereals

    Mohammed Adamu Milala, Emmanuel Othumba Addy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 76-79
    Received: 27 August 2014
    Accepted: 25 September 2014
    Published: 10 November 2014
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    Abstract: Six grain samples namely barley, maize, millet, rice, sorghum and wheat were tested for enzyme levels (amylase, protease and lipase) in order to assess their malting characteristics, using barley as a standard. The levels of the enzymes were estimated in the whole dry grains, 24h steeped, 24h sprouted and 48h sprouted grains. A combined statistical... Show More
  • Effects of Shea Butter Based Diet on Hepatic and Renal Enzymes and Plasma Lipid Profile in Albino Rats

    Malachi Oluwaseyi Israel, Ajayi Olubunmi Bolanle, Akomolafe Seun Funmiola

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 80-84
    Received: 24 October 2014
    Accepted: 11 November 2014
    Published: 20 November 2014
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    Abstract: The effect of feeding Shea butter based diet on plasma, liver and kidney enzymes as well as the plasma lipid profile was studied. Twenty one weaned male rats weighing 35g to 45g were divided into three groups: control, test one and test two, each containing seven rats. Control group was given feed containing soya bean oil as lipid source ad libitum... Show More