In 1950, Frieden and Hisaw (2) described a method for the isolation of relaxin from the ovaries of pregnant sows. This method, which involved extraction of ground whole ovaries with 5 per cent aqueous SaCl, fractionation with ethanol, and finally precipitation with acetone, afforded good yields (200 to 250 GPU’ of relaxin per gm. of fresh tissue), and material of saCsfactory potency (30 to 90 G...

The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Mikania cordata leaf powder on non-specific immune response and disease resistance of Labeo rohita fingerlings against the Aphanomyces invadans infection. M. cordata extract was incorporated in the diets (at 0.0%, 1%, 2% and 3%) of L. rohita fingerlings (19±0.95g). Blood and serum sampling was carried out on 0th day, 14th day, 28th day and 42t...

Background: Spirulina platensis is a photosynthetic microalgae with fibrous filamentous that belongs to the cyanobacteria family. In this study, we investigated the effects of ethanol and methanol extracts as well as the powder of spirulina platensis microelements on the sensory and texture properties of the bread. Methods: In order to determine the texture characteristics, we applied a texture...

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) is a tropical fruit claimed to have medicinal properties associated with its content of phenolic compounds (TPC). The aim of the study was to compare water with several organic solvents (acetone, butanol, methanol and 80% ethanol) for its efficiency at extracting the TPC from freeze-dried bitter melon powder. The TPC of the extracts was measured using the F...

Abstract This study was conducted to determine the effects of Moringa oleifera seeds on physicochemical properties and microbiological quality borehole water collected from Thamaga village in Botswana. Borehole samples were subjected two different seed treatment methods: M. crushed powder extract. Five levels (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 g or mL extract) used for each method. treated with extract had sig...

Liver transaminases: aspartate amino transferase (AST) and alanine amino transferase (ALT) are biomarkers of liver damage in a patient. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) are from the five significant groups of lipoproteins which allow lipids to be transported within the water-based blood flow. Multiple plants are used for the treatment of liver diseases. Therefore...

Control programs using conventional insecticides to target anthropogenic mosquito habitats are very expensive because these habitats are widespread, particularly in cities of most African countries. Additionally, there are serious environmental concerns regarding large-scale application of most conventional insecticides. Clearly there is a need for alternative methods that are more effective, l...

Pomegranate juice (PJ), a rich source of polyphenols including ellagitannins, has attracted much attention due to its reported health benefits. This has resulted in the consumption of liquid and powder pomegranate extracts as alternatives to PJ. Therefore establishing the bioavailability of polyphenols from these extract preparations is necessary. Sixteen healthy volunteers sequentially consume...