January 2016

Modulation in membrane lipids of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in response to varying NaCl concentrations

The effect of varying NaCl concentrations on membrane lipids of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus cultivated at 37°C was studied. Lipid profiles of the membrane extracts were resolved by thin layer chromatography (TLC) using polar and neutral lipids solvent systems, with their fatty acid constituents determined via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Polar lipids identified were cardiolipin,...

Author(s): Omotoyinbo Oluwasegun Victor, Sanni David Morakinyo and Olawoye Theophilus

January 2016

Effect of kidney bean consumption on some lipid and haematological parameters of albino rats

This study investigated changes in cholesterol levels and haematological parameters of rats subjected to diets supplemented with kidney bean seeds. The seeds were processed in three parts; the first part was milled raw; the second part was boiled, dried and milled; third part was germinated, dried and milled. The kidney bean seed flour was incorporated into the diet of different groups of rats at 10% inclusion. Thirty...

Author(s): Olanipekun, O. T., , Balogun, E. A., Akinloye, O. A., and Omotainse, S. O.