Advances in Biochemistry

Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016

  • Antihyperglycemic Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Khaya Senegalensis (Meliaceae) in Wistar Rats

    Adeoti Mansour Franck, Gogahy Konan, Monteomo Gnate François, Camara-Cisse Massara, Djaman Allico Joseph, Dosso Mireille

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016
    Pages: 53-57
    Received: Aug. 19, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 09, 2016
    Published: Oct. 14, 2016
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to identify the chemical group, evaluate an acute toxicity study and analyze the effect of aqueous extract Khaya senegalensis (Meliaceae), on experimentally induced hyperglycemic condition in rats. The phytochemical study of the aqueous extract of Khaya senegalensis revealed the presence of active secondary metabolic compo... Show More
  • Oxidative Degradation of Atropine Drug by Permanganate Ion in Perchloric and Sulfuric Acid Solutions: A Comparative Kinetic Study

    Ahmed Fawzy, Ishaq A. Zaafarany, Fahd A. Tirkistani, Basim H. Asghar

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016
    Pages: 58-65
    Received: Aug. 28, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 05, 2016
    Published: Oct. 18, 2016
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    Abstract: The kinetics of oxidations of atropine (ATR) by permanganate ion in both perchloric and sulfuric acid solutions was studied using spectrophotometric technique at a constant ionic strength of 1.2 moldm-3 and at 25°C. In both acids, the reactions showed a first order dependence with respect to [permanganate], whereas the orders with respect to [ATR] ... Show More