Series-1 (Sep. – Oct. 2021)Sep. – Oct. 2021 Issue Statistics
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| Title | : | Mineral Elements, Proximate and Vitamin Profiles of Mature Goose Grass (Eleusin Indica) And Pawpaw (Carica Papaya Roots) |
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| Authors | : | IDIM, V. D |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0705010108  |
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to determined the concentration levels of some mineral elements, vitamins and proximate composition of the roots of goose grass (Eleusin indica) and pawpaw (Carica papaya) to ascertain their nutritional and medicinal potentials, using standard methods. The result obtained showed the concentration level of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K) in pawpaw (Carica papaya) to be (0.05±0.01 g/100g, 0.00±0.00 m/100g, 0.01±0.02 g/100g, 0.00±0.03 g/100g and 0.01±0.01 g/100g, respectively; while those of goose grass (Eleusin indica) were 0.04±0.02 g/100g, 0.00±0.00 g/100g, 0.01±0.01 g/100g, 0.00±0.01 g/100g and 0.01±0.03 g/100g respectively. The concentration levels of vitamin A, B1, C and D in pawpaw (Carica......
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Effect of Storage Temperature on the Antimicrobial Activity of Aqueous Garlic Extract |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Abdulrahman Muhammad Dadile || Grema Yerima |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0705010916 |
Abstract: Background: Analgesia, one of the components of triad of anaesthesia, has now extended to relief of postoperative pain, chronic pain and cancer pain. The spinal cord has taken the center stage in analgesia practice and Spinal anaesthesia is the commonly used technique for lower limb surgeries as it is easy to administer, economical and causes less hemodynamic variation than general anaesthesia. Hence different additives can be used to increase the duration of postoperative analgesia. Since there are no studies comparing Buprenorphine and Nalbuphine, we have selected this study to evaluate the effect of intrathecal Bupivacaine with Buprenorphine compared with Nalbuphine.......
Keywords: Intrathecal; Bupivacaine; Buprenorphine; Nalbuphine; Postoperative analgesia
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Evaluation of Antioxidant Potentials of Alpina Muricata Leaf |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Tugbobo, O.S. || Idowu, K.S. || Olaleye, A.C. || Orji, E.E. || Nwobegu, J.S. || Nwovu, O. |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0705011720 |
Abstract: The present research was conducted to evaluate antioxidant potentials of Alpina muricata leaf extracts. Extracts were prepared from the leaf of the plant with aqueous, ethanolic and ethylacetate solvents system at 5.0% concentration. Free radical scavenging ability using 2,2-diphenyl-2-pricrylhydrazyl [DPPH] and metal chelation ability of the leaf extracts were assessed. Results revealed significantly (P<0.05) high antioxidant potential obtained from both aqueous and ethanolic extracts which was comparatively higher than that obtained from ethylacetate extract. Highest DPPH inhibition (97%) was exhibited by aqueous leaf extract of Alpina muricata plant, followed by (60%) ethanolic extract while the least DPPH inhibition (56%) was obtained in ethylacetate leaf extract. Besides, highest metal.......
Key Word: Alpina muricata, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl, metal chelation, antioxidant potential.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Association of Inflammatory Cytokines with Hemostatic Variables in Ischemic Heart Disease Subjects |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Neetesh Kumar Gupta || Dr. Ajay Jain || Dr. G.G. Kaushik |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0705012125 |
Abstract: Objective: - The aim of this study was to find the association of Plasma IL-6 with Fibrinogen and t-PA in IHD subjects (STEMI subjects).
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 110 STEMI subjects and 110 age and gender matched healthy controls. Plasma IL-6, Fibrinogen and t-PA levels were estimated by ELISA technique. Difference in all the parameters between STEMI subjects and healthy subjects were analyzed by t-test and correlation between two parameters were accessed with Pearson's correlation test.
Results: STEMI subjects had significantly high levels of Plasma IL-6, Fibrinogen and t-PA when compared with healthy controls. A positive significant correlation was observed between IL-6 and Fibrinogen while a positive non-significant correlation between IL-6......
Key Word: IL-6, t-PA, STEMI, BMI, SBP, DBP
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | SARS-CoV AND SARS-CoV-2: A Genomic and Phylogenetic Comparison |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Chandrashish Roy || Bidita Samanta || Ishanee Mazumder |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0705012635 |
Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus shifted attention towards all the types of coronaviruses that have emerged in the last few years and have shown their presence among humans. These include SARS-CoV, MERS and SARS-CoV-2 causing severe symptoms in humans and some other coronaviruses that cause fevers and common respiratory symptoms. Two of the most important viruses that have caused severe symptoms in humans are the 2003 coronavirus SARS-CoV and the 2019 coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Here, we have gone through the various similarities and dissimilarities of the two viruses in terms of their origin, phylogenetic background, structure, genomic composition as well as the immune response the body shows against infection due to these.....
Key Word: SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2, Open reading frames (ORF), Angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2), Spike protein
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Direct Albumin quantification by NanoDrop and Optical Properties of blood plasma |
| Country | : | Bangladesh |
| Authors | : | H Ara || S M S Al Din || S A Tarek || M K Biswas || S M Sharafuddin || S B Faruque || Y Haque |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0705013644 |
Abstract: Human Serum Albumin (HSA) is the most prominent and abundant protein in blood plasma. Deficiency of HSA may cause hypoalbuminemia which is an indicator of cancer. In this study HSA has been quantified in blood samples from nine different cancer patients before (pre) and after (post) first dose of applied chemotherapy drug. Albumin has been quantified by the auto-ranging path length capability of NanoDrop™ 2000. Optical properties of these samples have also been measured. Nonlinear optical properties of human serum albumin from the same human blood plasma has been measured by the Z-scan technique. Change in albumin concentration in the blood serum of a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy with the corresponding change in nonlinear optical (NLO) response has been calculated. Data analysis reveals a regular change in albumin concentration and a substantial change in the NLO response due to the application of the chemo-drug.
Key Word: NanoDrop™ 2000, HSA, Nuclease Free Water, PBS, 0.9% NaCl, Z-Scan, Plasma, Chemotherapy, Nonlinear Optical Response (NLOR)
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Selenium nanoparticles provoke the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) gene in testicular tissues of rats treated with deltamethrin insecticide |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Mona Ragheb || Afaf A. Shalaby || Hala M. Ragab || Areej A. Yaseen || Aliaa M. Issa |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0705014554 |
Abstract: Background: Deltamethrin insecticide showed severe toxicity to testicular tissues regarding damages in their architecture, deterioration in fertility hormones secretion and severe anomalies in their structure. However, selenium nanoparticles exhibit protective role that can recover such damages, anomalies and strengthen the reproductive potency as well. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of selenium nanoparticles on the expression of the proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) gene in testes of rats treated with 13.5 mg/ kg bwt and 27 mg/Kg bwt deltamethrin corresponding to its 1/10 and 1/5 LD50 using corn oil as a solvent for 28 days. Materials and Methods: In this prospective five groups each of ten adult albino male rats were considered. One group was the control with rat fed.......
Key Word: Deltamethrin, Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Selenium nanoparticles, Testicular immunocytochemistry, Testicular histology.
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| Title | : | Gender Comparison Of Apolipoprotein And Lipid Profiles In Hiv Seropositives In Nauth Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ifeoma Priscilla Ezeugwunne || Ikedichukwu Chibueze Ejiogu || Victor Nwabunwanne Oguaka || Obinna David Ibemere || Nwanneka Victoria Elosiuba || Blessing K Myke-Mbata || Adesuwa Peace Eidangbe || Joseph Eberendu. Ahaneku || Charles Chinedum Onyenekwe || Gladys.I. Ahaneku |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0705015561 |
Abstract: HIV breaks down the body's immune system and progressively leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a fatal illness, prevalent more in Africa, Nigeria inclusive. Patients infected with HIV have an increased risk of developing heart disease. Information on cardiac status in HIV infected subjects in Nigeria is scanting. The study assessed the impact of HIV infection on serum Apolipoprotein and lipid profiles.A total of 390 (M = 220, F = 170) subjects were studied.The subjects were grouped based on WHO criteria for staging HIV infection Symptomatic HIV on Antiretroviral therapy (ART), Symptomatic HIV not on ART, Asymptomatic HIV subjects andHIV seronegative controls.Enzyme linked Immuno Assay (ELISA) was used for Apolipoproteins, Myoglobin and Troponin I. Spectrophotometric method......
Key Word: Apoliporotein, lipid, HIV, CK-T, CK-MB
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