February 2011
Effect of cashew wine on histology and enzyme activities of rat liver
Saccharomyces cerevisae SIL 59703 was used to ferment cashew apple juice supplemented with 30% Sucrose in the laboratory incubated at room temperature (28 ± 2°C) for six days (aerobic) and six weeks (anaerobic) for wine production. Toxicological effect of the wine produced was based on histology and enzyme activities of rats’ liver.Forty-two rats were divided into three groups: group I...
February 2011
Biochemical and hormonal effects of cadmium in female guinea pigs
Cadmium is a heavy metal toxicant, present widely in our environment and workplaces. In this study, the effects of cadmium on some biochemical and hormonal parameters of female guinea pigs were investigated. Single Intraperitoneal injection (ip) injection of 0.2 to 8.4 mg/kg of CdCl2 was given to female guinea pigs in proestrus state and observed for 24 h. Also, single ip injection of 3 mg/kg of...
February 2011
Mutagenecity testing of phamarceutical effluents on Allium cepa root tip meristems
Using macro analysis of root growth parameters and micro assay of the root tip meristems through the estimation of the mitotic indices and aberrant cells of Allium cepa root meristems, a study was conducted on three Pharmaceutical effluents discharged into agricultural lands. The chemical analysis of the effluents showed the presence of some potential mutagenic heavy metals (Pb, Cu and Zn) and Cyanide....
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