School of Life Sciences (SLS): Recent submissions

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EXTRACTION, PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYPHENOL OXIDASE FROM SORGHUM (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench)

FATOKI, TOLUWASE HEZEKIAH (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2018-05)

The study isolated, purified and characterized polyphenol oxidase (PPO) from Sorghum bicolor with the view of studying the best processing condition of this grain and the possible use of this enzyme in industrial and ...
SOME BIOCHEMICAL INDICES IN HYPERBILIRUBINAEMIC TERM NEONATES EXPOSED TO PHOTOTHERAPY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL

AKINYINKA, ADEYINKA OYEKOLA (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2005-06)

Some biochemical parameters were evaluated as a function of duration of photo exposure in unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemic term neonates treated with phototherapy at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin. Forty ...
TOXICITY OF CASTOR OIL, RICINUS COMMUNIS (LINN.)TO ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, SITOTROGA CEREALELLA (OLIVIER) INFESTATION IN PADDY RICE.

OLANREWAJU, OLAYINKA DAYO (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2014-07)

Different oil extracts of Ricinus communis and solvents were evaluated for their insecticidal efficacy against the Angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier) infestation in paddy rice in the laboratory at a ...
PREVALENCE OF URINARY SCHITOSOMIASIS AMONG THE STUDENTS OF FIVE SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IFEDORE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ONDO STATE

FASIDI, MARGERET MOJISOLA (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2017-06)

Schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis) is water borne parasitic disease caused by a blood fluke (trematode) of the genus Schistosoma. Adult schistosome worms live in mammalian host and the intermediate host is aquatic snail. ...
INHIBITION OF α - AMYLASE, α-GLUCOSIDASE AND ANGIOTENSIN -1 CONVERTING ENZYME ACTIVITIES BY AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF SOME ALLIUM SPECIES

OGUNSAKIN, GRACE BOLAJI (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2015-06)

With the cure for type-2 diabetes and hypertension still elusive, the inhibition of key enzymes linked to these diseases, as management strategy, using natural sources cannot be over-emphasized. Hence, this study sought ...
EFFECTS OF LIPID EXTRACTS FROM TURMERIC (Curcuma longa) RHIZOME ON SOME BIOCHEMICAL INDICES IN MALE ALBINO RATS

AKOSILE, IFEOLUWA ADEWOLE (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2016-04)

Natural plant products have been used throughout human history for various purposes. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant that has a long history of medicinal use. Turmeric lipid (TL) was extracted with n-Hexane and propan-2-ol ...
EFFECT OF BITTER LEAF (Vernonia amygdalina) SAPONIN-RICH EXTRACT ON STREPTOZOTOCIN-INDUCED DIABETES IN WISTAR RATS

AKINYEMI, TEMITOPE (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2016-02)

Vernonia amygdalina is widely used as a daily green vegetable or herb to treat malaria and diabetes. The aim of the study was to evaluate the antioxidant and antihyperglycemic potentials of saponin-rich extracts of V. ...
MODULATORY EFFECT OF ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS ON HEPATIC AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM’S REDOX HOMEOSTASIS AND APYRASE ACTIVITIES IN RATS.

SAMAYE, OMODELE TAIWO (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2014-12)

This study sought to evaluate and compare the modulatory effect of the organotin compounds (OTCs) - dibultytin dilaurate (DBD), tributyltin chloride (TBC) and triphenyltin chloride (TPT) on redox homeostasis and the ...
EFFECTS OF JUTE (CORCHORUS OLITORIUS) AND PADAUK (PTEROCARPUS SOYAUXII) LEAVES ON KEY ENZYMES LINKED TO TYPE-2 DIABETES AND OXIDATIVE STRESS

SALIU, JAMIYU AYODEJI (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2014-11)

The use of functional foods and their bioactive constituents have been considered as a new approach in the prevention and management of type-2 diabetes and its complications. In this study, the effects of extracts of jute ...
EFFECT OF QUAIL (Coturnix Japonica) EGGS YOLK AND ALBUMEN ON ANTIOXIDANT AND LIPID PROFILES IN STRESSED ALBINO RATS

OLADIPO, GIDEON OLUDARE (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2015-06)

Cold and immobilization stressors can generate oxidative stress as well as skeletal muscle fatigue. Free radicals cause oxidative degradation of lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates molecules thereby compromising ...
ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF SOME COMMERCIAL TEAS AND THEIR INHIBITORY EFFECT ON KEY ENZYMES ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES (α - AMYLASE AND α - GLUCOSIDASE)

OGIDIOLU, FOLUKE OPEYEMI (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2011-11)

Tea is a popular beverage consumed worldwide. It is made by steeping the dried leaves, buds and twigs of Camella sinensis. This project sought to evaluate the antioxidant properties and the inhibitory effects of aqueous ...
INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERACTION OF CELLOBIOSE DEHYDROGENASE AND CELLULASE IN THE DEGRADATION OF CELLULOSE BY Fusarium oxysporum

NLEKEREM, CHIDINMA MARTHA (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2015-06)

Ten fungal isolates were screened for the production of cellulase and cellobiose dehydrogenase (CDH). Among the screened isolates; Fusarium oxysporum gave the highest yield of the enzymes and was selected for further ...
STUDIES ON INTERACTION OF HOMOPTEROCARPIN WITH HUMAN SERUM ALBUMIN BY SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES AND MOLECULAR MODELING

AKINWUSI, GBEMI EBENEZER (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2018-03)

Human serum albumin (HSA) acts as a reservoir and transport protein for endogenous (e.g. fatty acids or bilirubin) and exogenous compounds (e.g. drugs or nutrients) in the blood. The binding of a drug to HSA is a major ...
EFFECT OF SORREL (Hibiscus sabdariffa), HIBISCUS FLOWER (Hibiscus rosa sinesis) AND SORGHUM STEM (Sorghum bicolor) EXTRACTS ON CHOLINERGIC, MONOAMINERGIC AND PURINERGIC ENZYMES RELEVANT TO NEURODEGENERATION

ADEWUNI, TAIWO MARY (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2015-05)

This study sought to assess the antioxidant activities and effects of phenolic extracts from sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa), hibiscus flower (Hibiscus rosa sinenis) and sorghum stem (Sorghum bicolor) on some enzymes of the ...
INHIBITORY EFFECTS OF EXTRACTS OF CITRUS (CITRUS SPP.) PEELS ON KEY ENZYMES LINKED WITH ANGIOGENESIS AND METASTASIS IN COLON CANCER

ADEMOSUN, AYOKUNLE OLUBODE (Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2014-11)

The burden of colon cancer is compounded by the cost of therapy, which is unbearable for low-income earners and patients in developing countries. This has led to a continual search for alternative and affordable therapy. ...
EFFECT OF ALKALOID EXTRACTS FROM AFRAMOMUM MELEGUETA AND AFRAMOMUM DANIELLI WITH SOME ENZYMES RELEVANT TO ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

OKEKE, MADUKA BATHLOMEW (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2016-03)

This study sought to investigate the effect of alkaloid extracts from seeds of two common spices; alligator pepper (Aframomum melegueta) and bastered melegueta (Aframomum danielli) on some enzymes relevant to erectile ...
EFFECT OF Garcinia kola EXTRACTS ON MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE-INDUCED ORGAN TOXICITY IN RATS

KAREEM, AKEEM (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2018-10)

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a major flavour enhancer extensively used as a food additive. Despite its taste stimulation and appetite enhancement, many studies have linked MSG to several pathological and biochemical ...
ALTERED REDOX HOMEOSTASIS AND OXIDATION OF ESSENTIAL THIOLS ASSOCIATED WITH LEAD-MEDIATED DYSFUNCTION OF SYNAPTOSOMAL ELECTROGENIC SODIUM PUMP.

ADENEYE, MODUPE ADEDAYO (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2016-04)

The biochemical and molecular events associated with lead (Pb2+)-induced neuronal dysfunction is complex and multifactorial. The present study evaluated the in vitro and in vivo interaction of lead with the synaptosomal ...
IN-VITRO INHIBITORY EFFECT OF TURMERIC RHIZOME (Curcuma longa) EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS ON THE BIOACTIVITY OF ANGIOTENSIN-1 CONVERTING ENZYME

ABIORO, OBAFEMI OLAWUMI (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2016-04)

Angiotensin-1 converting enzyme (ACE-1), is a key component the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS), which regulates blood pressure. Since the over expression of RAAS is known to be associated with vascular ...
EFFECT OF MORINGA (Moringa oleifera) LEAF EXTRACT ON THE ANTIHYPERTENSIVE PROPERTY OF LISINOPRIL

OYETOMI, OYEWUMI JOHN (Federal University Of Technology, Akure., 2015-05)

Angiotensin-I Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the common drugs used in the management of hypertension and they are mostly combined with traditional therapies in Nigeria. However, there is dearth of information on ...

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