Advances in Biochemistry

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015

  • Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic and Anti-lipidemic Activities of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Millettia aboensis and Its Effect on Pancreatic Histology of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

    Onyegeme-Okerenta Blessing Minaopunye, Essien Eka Bassey

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 24-29
    Received: Jul. 08, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 13, 2015
    Published: Jul. 25, 2015
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    Abstract: Plants provide a potential source of anti-diabetic drugs and are widely used in several traditional systems of medicine to prevent diabetes. This study evaluated the anti-diabetic and anti-lipidemic activities of oral administration of aqueous leaf extract of Milletia aboensis in, and its effect on pancreatic histology of, alloxan-induced diabetic ... Show More
  • Hepatorenal Protective Activities of Plantain Root (Musa paradisiaca) on Arsenic-induced Oxidative Damage in Rat

    Oluwole Israel Oyewole, Tolulope Olufunmilayo Akinbamijo, Oluwabukola Joy Omoboriowo, Naomi Ubongabasi Ukana

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 30-34
    Received: Jul. 08, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 28, 2015
    Published: Aug. 05, 2015
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    Abstract: The protective role of aqueous root extract of Musa paradisiaca on arsenic chloride-induced oxidative damage in the liver and kidney of albino rats was investigated in this study. Twenty four albino rats were grouped in to four (A, B, C and D). Group A served as the control and received distilled water while B, C and D were administered 10 mg/kg bw... Show More