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1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 effects on the regulation of the insulin receptor gene in the hind limb muscle and heart of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2013-04)In the present study, we examine the effects of the treatment with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [150 IU/Kg (3.75 μg/Kg) once a day, for 15 days] to non-diabetic and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The results indicate ... -
Action and variation potential electrical signals in higher plants
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)This review evaluates the types of electrical signals (ESs) in plants, generation and propagation of various ESs, their ways of transmission within the plant body and their corresponding physiological significance. It also ... -
Acute cigarette smoke exposure induces oxidative damage and inflammation in Wistar rats: impact on lungs and erythrocytes
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)Smoking of cigarettes worsens morbidity and mortality rates by prompting cancer, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and oral diseases. Despite having all these severe risks of smoking, the habit is unacceptably widespread, ... -
Ameliorating effects of Cissus populnea aqueous stem bark extract on some parameters in diabetic Wistar rats
(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)This study investigated the effects of aqueous stem bark of Cissus populnea (C.p) extract on some parameters in diabetic Wistar rats. Fresh stem bark of C.p was air dried, pulverized, and mixed with distilled water at room ... -
Ameliorative potentials of methanol leaf extract of Newbouldia laevis on monosodium glutamate induced toxicity in female albino rats
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Newbouldia laevis is a valuable tropical plant belonging to the family of Bigoniaceae. The plant is believed by most herbal practitioners to be the tree of fertility and of immense medicinal benefits to humans. This study ... -
Analysis of certain biochemical indices on alloxan induced diabetic rats administered with protein isolated and purified from Vernonia amygdalina
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-04-12)This study investigated the effect of protein isolate from leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina in diabetic rats. Thirty (30) adults male Wistar rats were randomly divided into six (6) groups of five (5) each based on their ... -
Anaplerosis in cancer: Another step beyond the warburg effect
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-10)Biosynthesis is up-regulated in tumors and thus the demand for anabolic intermediates is increased. The metabolic routes providing the building blocks for macromolecules are thus a very attractive target as they are not ... -
Antagonistic conflict of Trichoderma harzianum against fruit rots pathogens
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Present work was investigated the study of infected fruits and its pathogens and checked the antagonistic activity with Trichoderma harzianum. Ficus carica was to be found highly mycotoxic due to more pathogens followed ... -
Anti-browning methods on fresh-cut fruits and fruit juice: A Review
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Enzymatic browning is an economically important disorder that degrades the sensory characteristics, and prevent consumer from purchasing fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Prevention and control of enzymatic browning in ... -
Antibiotic resistance of bacteria responsible for lower respiratory tract infections seen in the University Hospital of Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar
(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)The majority of bacteria responsible for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTIs) are multiresistant to antibiotics. The objectives of this study are to describe the antibiotic resistance of these bacteria in LRTIs and ... -
Antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella spp. isolated from retail farmed shrimp in Kuala Lumpur
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)Antimicrobial resistant Salmonella is recognized as a potential food safety threat and its prevalence in farmed shrimps is very concerning. However, information about antimicrobial resistant Salmonella in retail farmed ... -
Antioxidant properties of Psidium guajava leaf extract on paraquat induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)Thirty healthy male rats were used for the in vivo experiment. Animals received 3.5 mg/kg of Paraquat (PQ) intraperitoneally on the 15th day of experiment. Extracts were administered daily for thirty (30) days using normal ... -
Applying Surface-Based DNA Computing for Solving the Dominating Set Problem
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2012-07)The surface-based DNA computing is one of the methods of DNA computing which uses DNA strands immobilized on a solid surface. In this paper, we applied surface-based DNA computing for solving the dominating set problem. ... -
Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and regression model for predicting the Albumin to Globulin (A/G) ratio in a serum protein electrophoresis test
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-07-08)Multiple myeloma affects the several parts of bodies such as the spine, skull, pelvis and ribs. The cause of multiple myeloma is not known properly. The poor prognoses is associated with most cancers creates a sense of ... -
Assessment of body size and catch per unit effort of Nile perch (Lates Niloticus) caught using different fishing gears at Magu district in Lake Victoria, Tanzania
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)This study was conducted to assess body size distribution and Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) of Nile perch (Lates cf. niloticus) captured using three common fishing gears at Magu district in Tanzania. Three landing sites ... -
Assessment of performance of wastewater stabilization ponds using faecal indicator bacteria reduction efficiency in a tropical environment
(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)Egerton University (EU) uses Wastewater Stabilization Ponds (WSPs) for wastewater treatment. An adjoining wetland with gravel bed substrate and freesurface flow meant to polish discharge before releasing into River Njoro ... -
Assessment of vessel and fiber characteristics of Blighia sapida Konig. and Lecaniodiscus cupanoides Planch ex Benth. growing in rainforest and derived savanna areas of Edo state, Nigeria
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-04-06)This study was carried out to assess the vessel and fiber dimensions and characteristics of Blighia sapida Konig. and Lecaniodiscus cupanoides Planch ex Benth. growing in the rainforest and derived savanna regions of Edo ... -
Association of XbaI GLUT1 Polymorphism with Susceptibility to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Nephropathy
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-03)Objectives: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the chronic microangiopathic complications of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and has become the most frequent cause of end-stage renal disease. The XbaI polymorphism in the glucose ... -
The ATPase activity of molecular chaperone HSP60 is inhibited by immunosuppressant mizoribine
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2012-04)The molecular chaperone HSP60 is a chaperonin homolog of GroEL. We had previously shown that the immunosuppressant mizoribine is bound directly to HSP60 and inhibited its chaperone activity. However, the inhibitory mechanisms ... -
Autophagic processes of normal and malignant metabolic pathways
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-07-08)Autophagy is a cellular process that maintains the homeostasis of the normal cell, but autophagic dysfunction is associated with human diseases, such as cancer. In normal cells, the initial signal to form auto-phagosomes ...
