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Olabanji SO Adesina SK Ceccato D Buoso MC Moschini G 《Biological trace element research》2007,116(2):171-184
Sixteen medicinal plants used for cleaning teeth in southwestern Nigeria were analyzed using the particle-induced X-ray emission
(PIXE) technique. These medicinal plants have other therapeutic uses, but the emphasis and main focus were on their beneficial
effects on human teeth. PIXE measurements were carried out using 1.8 MeV collimated proton beam from the 2.5 MV AN 2000 Van
de Graaff accelerator at the Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, Padova Italy. The results
showed the presence of 18 different elements at different concentrations, 2 plants had traces of gold, and none of the plants
contained any toxic heavy metals. The metabolic roles of the detected elements were discussed especially as they affected
the formation, growth, development, and protection of human teeth. The results of this study are presented and discussed. 相似文献
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Diversity of plants in cocoa agroforests in the humid forest zone of Southern Cameroon 总被引:2,自引:1,他引:2
Denis J. Sonwa Bernard A. Nkongmeneck Stephan F. Weise Maturin Tchatat Akin A. Adesina Marc J. J. Janssens 《Biodiversity and Conservation》2007,16(8):2385-2400
In the humid forest zone of Southern Cameroon, farmers generally associate cocoa with native and exotic trees in complex agroforestry
systems. Despite the socio-economic and ecological importance of these systems, few studies have investigated their plant
composition. We investigated tree composition of cocoa agroforests along a gradient of market access, population density and
resource use intensity in the humid forest zone of southern Cameroon, comprising (i) the sub-region of Yaoundé, (ii) the sub-region
of Mbalmayo, and (iii) the sub-region of Ebolowa. Market access, population density and resource use intensity all decreased
from the first to the third sub-region. We quantified the diversity of tree species associated with cocoa within individual
agroforests, among agroforests in the same region, and among the three sub-regions, and classified the tree species according
to their main uses. A total of 9.1 ha belonging to 60 cocoa agroforests were inventoried in 12 villages. We encountered a
total of 206 tree species with an average of 21 tree species per agroforest. In the more urbanized area around Yaoundé, agroforests
were less diverse than in the other sub-regions. In all of the agroforests, food producing tree species tended to be more
frequent than other species. Two thirds of the food trees were native forest species and one third was introduced. From Ebolowa
to Yaoundé, the density of food producing trees doubled and the density of exotic food-producing species increased relative
to native species. Some local species producing high-value non-timber forest products were found in the agroforests, but their
density was far lower than that of exotic tree species. The agroforests also provide medicine, charcoal and other products
for household consumption and sale. We conclude that unless there are specific efforts to promote local forest tree species
in cocoa agroforests, these will progressively lose importance with increasing market access, population pressure and land
use intensity. 相似文献
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To provide further understanding of the biotransformation of benzaldehyde to L-phenylacetyl carbinol (L-PAC), an intermediate in L-ephedrine production, a kinetic model has been developed for the deactivation of pyruvate decarboxylase (PDC) by benzaldehyde. The model confirms that deactivation is first order with respect to benzaldehyde concentration and exhibits a square root dependency on time. The model covers the range of benzaldehyde concentrations 100–300 mM, as it has been shown previously that 200 mM benzaldehyde can produce L-PAC concentrations up to 190 mM (28.6 g/L) using partially purified PDC from Candida utilis. 相似文献
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Helen Chung Ming Ye Chris Hanson Oluwaseun Oladokun Michael J. Campbell Gordon Kramer Ordan J. Lehmann 《PloS one》2012,7(11)
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It is widely recognised that significant discrepancies exist between the health of indigenous and non-indigenous populations. Whilst the reasons are incompletely defined, one potential cause is that indigenous communities do not access healthcare to the same extent. We investigated healthcare utilisation rates in the Canadian Aboriginal population to elucidate the contribution of this fundamental social determinant for health to such disparities.Methods
Healthcare utilisation data over a nine-year period were analysed for a cohort of nearly two million individuals to determine the rates at which Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations utilised two specialties (Cardiology and Ophthalmology) in Alberta, Canada. Unadjusted and adjusted healthcare utilisation rates obtained by mixed linear and Poisson regressions, respectively, were compared amongst three population groups - federally registered Aboriginals, individuals receiving welfare, and other Albertans.Results
Healthcare utilisation rates for Aboriginals were substantially lower than those of non-Aboriginals and welfare recipients at each time point and subspecialty studied [e.g. During 2005/06, unadjusted Cardiology utilisation rates were 0.28% (Aboriginal, n = 97,080), 0.93% (non-Aboriginal, n = 1,720,041) and 1.37% (Welfare, n = 52,514), p = <0.001]. The age distribution of the Aboriginal population was markedly different [2.7%≥65 years of age, non-Aboriginal 10.7%], and comparable utilisation rates were obtained after adjustment for fiscal year and estimated life expectancy [Cardiology: Incidence Rate Ratio 0.66, Ophthalmology: IRR 0.85].Discussion
The analysis revealed that Aboriginal people utilised subspecialty healthcare at a consistently lower rate than either comparatively economically disadvantaged groups or the general population. Notably, the differences were relatively invariant between the major provincial centres and over a nine year period. Addressing the causes of these discrepancies is essential for reducing marked health disparities, and so improving the health of Aboriginal people. 相似文献7.
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Joseph Igbokwe Violaine Nicolas Akinlabi Oyeyiola Adeoba Obadare Adetunji Samuel Adesina Michael Olufemi Awodiran Natalie Van Houtte Elisabeth Fichet-Calvet Erik Verheyen Ayodeji Olayemi 《Comptes rendus biologies》2019,342(3-4):108-117
The taxonomy of African shrew species is still unresolved due to their conserved morphology. This also affects knowledge concerning their geographic distribution. In Nigeria, using mitochondrial Cytochrome b gene sequences, we carried out a survey for shrews from the genus Crocidura across various ecological zones to determine taxa that are present and also to assess their phylogeographic structure. Our analyses include 183 specimens collected with Sherman traps from 19 localities around the country. We detected six taxa: Crocidura olivieri lineages II, III and IV, C. hildegardeae, C. jouvenetae, and C. foxi. Among these, C. hildegardeae and C. jouvenetae are reported in Nigeria for the first time. Phylogenetic comparison of our genetic sequences to those generated from other parts of Africa demonstrate that all species in our study, as currently defined, are in need of taxonomic revision. Geographically, Nigeria seems to represent the easternmost boundary for C. olivieri lineage II and C. jouvenetae, and the western distribution limit of C. olivieri lineage IV and C. hildegardeae. The Niger River appears to be the most significant topographical barrier restricting these taxa. This information is vital to preserving the diversity but also managing the epidemiological potential of these small mammals. 相似文献
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C. O. Ofuya A. A. Adesina E. Ukpong 《World journal of microbiology & biotechnology》1990,6(4):422-424
The solid-state fermentation of cassava (Mannlhot esculenta Crantz) was characterized by determining pH and biological oxygen demand (BOD). The results showed a strong association (=0.73) between pH of the fermenting slurry and that of the waste llquor. BOD of the liquor decreased as fermentation progressed. After 96 h fermentation, BOD was about 6×102 mg/l. Progress of cassava fermentation can probably be determined indirectly by following the changes in the pH and BOD profiles of the liquor.
Résumé La fermentation en milleu solide du manioc (Mannihot esculenta Crantz) a été caractérisée en déterminant le pH et la demande biolgique en oxygène (DBO). Les résultats montrent une forte corrélation (=0.73) entre le pH de la pâte en fermentation et celui de la liquer résiduaire. La DBO de la liqueur décroît au fur et à mesure que la fermentation progresse. Après 96hh de fermentation, la DBO était de 6×102 mg/l. L'avancement de la fermentation du manioc peut probablement être déterminée indirectement ectement en sulvant l'évolution des profiles en pH et en DBO de la liqueur.相似文献
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