Advances in Biochemistry

Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016

  • Electrolyte Level Changes in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients as Compared to Healthy Individuals in Khan Younis Governorate, Gaza Strip

    Lamia Fasail Abu Marzoq, Wafaa Hamad Jaber, Dina K. Halaid Azzam

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 9-15
    Received: Mar. 08, 2016
    Accepted: Mar. 16, 2016
    Published: Apr. 05, 2016
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    Abstract: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality across the world. Serum electrolytes changes in AMI have not been studied in Khan Younis Governorate-Palestine. Hence, this study was undertaken to investigate any changes in the serum electrolytes with special attention to serum sodium, potassium, calcium, ma... Show More
  • Phytochemical Screening, Tyrosinase Inhibitory Effects and Kinetics of Cam Wood Dye Extracts

    David Morakinyo Sanni, Oluwasegun Victor Omotoyinbo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 16-20
    Received: Feb. 05, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 18, 2016
    Published: Apr. 28, 2016
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    Abstract: Tyrosinase is a key enzyme in melanin biosynthesis, as it catalyzes the oxidation of o-diphenols to o-quinones. Cam wood dye was extracted using methanol, acetone and dichloromethane; while extracts obtained were screened for Phytochemicals as well as their tyrosinase inhibitory effects and kinetic studies. Phytochemical screening of the three extr... Show More