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Determination Of Cation And Anions In Industrial Boiler Water

Faiza Hassan*1, Tayyaba Aftab2, Tahira Shafique2 and Abida Mubasshir1

 1Chemistry Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Pakistan.

2Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Complex, Ferozepur Road. Lahore Pakistan

 *corresponding author email: favorate_fz83@yahoo.com

Abstract: The study was carried out to assess the cationic and anionic concentration in boiler water. The adverse impact of these ions on the surface of the boiler was also observed. The water samples were colleted from five industrial units and were compared with each other and with their corresponding outlets. The amounts of iron (Fe+2), aluminum (Al+3), sodium (Na+2), potassium (K+1), nitrate (NO3-3), silica (SiO2) and sulphate (SO4-2) were calculated in ppm and noted that the ionic concentration gradually increased in the boiler outlet sample except that of silica which decreased in the outlet water. Presences of such ions in the boiler feed water cycle up and concentrate in the boiler. As a result, deposition takes place on internal surfaces of the boiler, particularly in the high heat transfer areas, which act as insulators and can cause overheating and failure. The outlet water containing high amounts of the concentrate, if discharged into the rivers or lakes or any agriculture area near the industrial unit, can effect human and plant life in a serious way.   

[Faiza Hassan, Tayyaba Aftab, Tahira Shafique and Abida Mubasshir. Determination Of Cation And Anions In Industrial Boiler Water. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):1-7]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.01

Key worlds: Boiler, contamination, ions

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The role of Cladophora sp. and Spirulina platensis in the removal of microbial flora in Nile water

¹Osman, G. A., ²Ali, M. S., ¹Kamel, M. M. and ³Amber, S. Gad

 1Bacteriology Lab., Water Pollution Research Dept.,2Agriculture Microbiology Department, 3 Chemistry of Natural and Microbial products Dep., National Research Center, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.

gamalosmanali2005@yahoo.com

Abstract: The main aim of this study is to evaluate the role of Cladophora sp or Spirulina platensis (as biofilters) for the reduction of microbial load in Nile water as well as reduce the organic matter content (which produce carcinogenic compound when exposed to the chlorine) before chlorine  treatment  in Water Treatment Plants for potable water. The results showed that Cladophora sp succeeded in removing  tested microbial spp., with, a ratio of 12.7, 21.1, 33.3, 11.1, 32.1, 27.2, 27.6 30.8 34.4 and 33.3% for total viable bacterial count at (37 ^oC,and  22 ^oC) total coliform, fecal coliform, fecal streptococci, salmonellae group, Pseudomonas spp., total staphylococci, yeasts and fungi, respectively. On the other hand, the total organic carbons (TOC) were 9 before filtration, while after filtration was 7.5 ppm, but Spirulina platensis reduced TOC from 9 to 6.25 ppm. In addition, the tested microorganisms in Nile water passed through biofilters were absent by treatment with 2ppm chlorine dose for 30 min.  While in case of unfiltered Nile water samples some microbial groups were present even with chlorine dose 6 ppm. Spirulina platensis was more efficiency where the results show that the ratio removals were 42.3, 51.5, 77.1, 80.6, 75, 45.5, 62.1, 92.3, 56.3 and 50% for total viable bacterial count at 37^oC, 22^oC, total coliform, fecal coliform, fecal streptococci, salmonellae group, Pseudomonas spp., total staphylococci, yeasts and fungus, respectively. After filtrated the Nile water through Spirulina platensis and treated with chlorine (dose 2ppm) for 10 minutes, the tested microbial groups were absent. In the unfiltrated water sample for some microbial spp. were present for 60 minutes after treatment with chlorine dose 6 ppm. These results confirmed the reduction of the already applied chlorine concentration and decrease the presence of carcinogenic compound in drinking water to improve water quality.

New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):8-17]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.02

 Keywords: Nile water, Classical bacterial indicators, Salmonellae group, Total staphylococci, Pseudomonas spp. yeasts, fungus, Cladophora sp, Spirulina platensis and chlorine

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Abstract: Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy among men. Hormonal factors play an important role in growth of prostate tissue and induction of prostate carcinogenesis. The use of sequential hormonal therapies is a common practice in the systemic therapy of advanced prostate cancer. The aim of this study is to clarify the possibility of use the measuring serum level of androgens (testosterone (T) and adrenal androgens dehydroepiandrostenedione sulphate  (DHEA-s) and androstenedione (AD)), gonadotropins (Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)) to improve the accuracy of diagnostic serum prostate specific antigen (PSA), and to examine the effect of these parameters in the progression of prostate cancer from androgen dependent to androgen independent after orchiectomy.  Results indicated that serum DHEA-s level showed insignificant decrease in hyperplasia group as compared to androgen independent group (P = 0.185) and a significant decrease in hyperplasia group as compared to androgen dependent group (P = 0.001) while, no significant variation was found between androgen dependent and androgen independent groups (P = 0.341). Combination of PSA and DHEA-s increase the sensitivity of PSA to differentiate between benign hyperplasia and cancer from 93.5% to 96.8%. Serum FSH showed no statistically significant variation between androgen dependent group and hyperplasia group (P = 0.109), while, there was a highly significant increase in androgen independent group as compared to androgen dependent (P = 0.002) and hyperplasia groups  (P = 0.001). Serum LH showed statistically significant increase in androgen dependent group (P = 0.001) and androgen independent group (P = 0.001) as compared to hyperplasia group, also, there were a statistically significant variation was found between androgen dependent and androgen independent  groups  (P = 0.002). Serum T showed statistically significant decrease between androgen dependent group and hyperplasia group (P = 0.021). Also, there was a highly significant decrease in androgen independent group as compared to androgen dependent and hyperplasia groups (P = 0.001). It can be concluded that measuring of DHEA-s together with PSA can be used to increase the differentiation between prostate cancer and BPH and controlling of adrenal androgens and gonadotropin hormones (FSH & LH) would be efficient in delaying the transformation of prostate cancer from androgen dependent to androgen-independent. 

[Ahmed M. Ibrahim,  Rokaya M.Ali, Mamdouh M. Ali, Samir S. Azazy and Amgad K. Hassan. Hormonal changes in Egyptian patients suffering from prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):18-26]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.03

Key words: prostate cancer, DHEA-s, PSA, FSH, LH, Testosterone

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Biochemical Studies On The Hepatoprotective Effects Of Pomegranate And Guava Ethanol Extracts

 Mohieldin Osman¹, Mahgoub Ahmed², Sanaa Mahfouz³ and Shahinda Elaby³

 ¹Fac. Agric., Cairo University, ²Molecular Drug Evaluation Dep., National Organization for Drug Control and Research, ³Regional Center for Food and Feed, Agric. Res. Center.

 ABSTRACT: The hepatoprotective effect of pomegranate and guava against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxic in rats liver was evaluated.  The hepatoprotective period, rats treated with pomegranate peel and guava leaves ethanolic extracts or silymarin for 21 consecutive days could significantly decrease in the liver weight when compared with CCl₄-treated group. In the curative period, rats treated with pomegranate peel and guava leaves ethanolic extracts or silymarin completely restored the increase of liver weight and no significant difference when compared with normal group. In the hepatoprotective period, rats treated with pomegranate peel ethanolic extracts or silymarin during CCl₄ administration significantly increased in the serum total protein content and albumin when compared with CCl₄-treated group. No significant effects were observed on the serum globulin contents compared with normal control. In the curative groups, the highest increase in serum total protein content and globulin were noticed in the rats treated with pomegranate peel ethanolic extracts. In the hepatoprotective and curative periods, rats treated with pomegranate peel and guava leaves ethanolic extracts or silymarin significantly decreased in the activities of ALT, AST, GGT, lysosomal enzymes (ACP, β-GAL and β-NAG) and lipid peroxidation when compared with CCl₄-treated group. Significantly increases were found in the activities of SOD and CAT enzymes when compared with CCl₄-treated group. The content of reduced glutathione and GST in all treatments generally decreased as compared with normal group except treatment rats with guava leaves ethanolic extracts. In the hepatoprotective and curative period, the highest damages in liver tissue were found in the order carbon tetrachloride > guava leaf ethanolic extract > silymarin > pomegranate peel ethanolic extract > normal control. This clearly explained the reason for the antioxidant activity of guava leaves, pomegranate peel and silymarin.

[Mohieldin Osman, Mahgoub Ahmed, Sanaa Mahfouz and Shahinda Elaby. Biochemical Studies On The Hepatoprotective Effects Of Pomegranate And Guava Ethanol Extracts. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):27-39]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.04

 Key Words: pomegranate, guava, antioxidant activity, carbon tetrachloride- histopathology

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Studies on Isolation, Classification and Phylogenetic Characterization of antifungal substance produced by Streptomyces albidoflavus-143

Houssam M. Atta ¹, Bahobail A.S.² and El-Sehrawi, M.H.²

 ^1. Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. The present address: Biotechnology Department. Faculty of Science and Education- Al-Khurmah, Taif University; KSA.

^2. Biology Dept. Faculty of Science - Taif University; KSA.

houssamatta@yahoo.com

Abstract: This work was carried out in the course of a screening program for specific actinomycetes bioactive substances that demonstrated inhibitory effects against some pathogenic strains. Twenty-eight actinomycete strains were isolated from soil sample collected from Farm Jabbar districted, Al-Khurmah governorate, KSA. One of the actinomycete culture, symbol 143 from two cultures was found to produce a wide spectrum antifungal agent (unicellular and filamentous fungi). The nucleotide sequence of the 16s RNA gene (1.5 Kb) of the most potent strain evidenced an 77% similarity with Streptomyces albidoflavus. From the taxonomic features, the actinomycetes isolate 143 matched with Streptomyces albidoflavus in the morphological, physiological and biochemical characters. Thus, it was given the suggested name Streptomyces albidoflavus, 143. The parameters controlling the biosynthetic process of antifungal agent formation including: inoculum size, different pH values, different temperatures, different incubation period, and different carbon and nitrogen sources were fully investigates.

[Houssam M. Atta, Bahobail A.S. and El-Sehrawi M.H.². Studies on Isolation, Classification and Phylogenetic Characterization of antifungal substance produced by Streptomyces albidoflavus-143. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):40-53]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.05

 Key words: Streptomyces albidoflavus, Isolation, Classification and Phylogenetic Characterization, Parameter controlling antifungal activities.

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Effect of Environmental Factors (Relative Humidity) on Thermal Signature of Buried Objects

J. A. Olowofela¹, O. D. Akinyemi¹, R. Bello² and A. A. Alabi³

 ¹Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

²Department of Physical Sciences, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Nigeria

³Department of Physics, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria

Email: olowofela@webmail.physics.unaab.edu.ng; jaolowofela@yahoo.com

Abstract: The environment in which mines are placed is extremely variable in terms of climate, vegetation, soil type, depth of ground water table, and topography. Variations in environmental conditions influence sensor performance because in general, landmine sensors exploit soil and environmental conditions to discern between mines and other objects. Little effort has been made on evaluating the environmental conditions that affect sensor performance. In this work, the effect of relative humidity on thermal signature of buried objects was examined. It was observed that relative humidity has inverse relationship to the heat emitted by the different objects. Also, it may be difficult to use this method (thermography) to detect buried objects in areas of high relative humidity as region of high relative humidity is usually characterized by little sunshine. Material identification/characterization could only possible when the relative humidity is low as this was the only period when the different buried objects had appreciable differences in thermal signature.

[Olowofela J. A., Akinyemi O. D., Bello R., Alabi A. A., Effect of Environmental Factors (Relative Humidity) on Thermal Signature of Buried Objects. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):54-57]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.06

 Keywords: Relative Humidity, Temperature, Buried Object, Surface Temperature, thermography

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Traditional Methods of Preservation and Storage of Farm Produce in Africa

Ofor, Marian Onomerhievurhoyen

 Department of Crop Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria,  mariofor2002@yahoo.com

Abstract: Food preservation and storage methods in sub-Saharan Africa are poorly conceived, carried out and inadequate. This has resulted in enormous food losses in storage as a result of deterioration by microorganisms, rot and rodents. Africa is blessed with various types of food produce and also possesses diverse indigenous knowledge systems for their preservation and storage. These have been used by most cultures over time to preserve their produce after harvest. Advanced food preservation techniques which include methods such as canning, pickling, drying and freeze-drying; irradiation, pasteurization, smoking, and the addition of chemical additives or spices etc. are used globally but these methods are usually not affordable or practicable for the resource-poor natives. Traditionally, Long-term methods like fermentation and drying have been used for fruits and vegetables, while short term methods used include storing in buckets and in clay pots; and also blanching. For grains, storage in cribs and silos is practiced. Traditional ways of storing yam include keeping them fresh in barns, on platforms or in the ground. However for cassava, being a highly perishable crop, methods like re-burying in trenches; applying a thick coat of soft clay or mud; or keeping small quantities in water have been used for short-term storage. Improved methods of preservation and storage available for cassava include the field clamp method; storage in boxes or in plastic film bags with various lining materials. Generally, the non-adoption of new methods by the people slows down improvements that have been made through research. Collaborations incorporating the plus aspects of the present methods with research into new ways of food preservation and storage are advocated in other to save more food for the future.

[Ofor, Marian Onomerhievurhoyen. Traditional Methods of Preservation and Storage of Farm Produce in Africa. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):58-62]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.07

 Key Words: Food losses, harvest, deterioration, traditional methods, short-term, long-term

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Some Physical Properties of Doum Palm Fruit (Hyphaene thebaica Mart.)

A.K., Aremu^1* and O.K., Fadele²

 ¹Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

²Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal College of Forestry Mechanization Kaduna Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria.

^*Corresponding author’s email and phone no: ademolaomooroye@gmail.com, + 234 8023843272

Abstract: The physical properties of doum palm fruit were determined as a function of moisture content. The average dimension of doum palm fruit in the three principal axes (viz., length, width, and thickness) and its equivalent diameter, projected area, sphericity, porosity, bulk and true densities were determined for moisture contents ranging from 24.05 to 67.59% d.b and were found to be 60.65, 48.78, 47.09 and 51.61 mm, 19.94 cm² and 0.85 respectively while the true and bulk densities increased from 711.05 to 958.53 kg/m³ and 370.51 to 483.77 kg/m³ respectively with moisture content but the porosity increased from 46.45 to 51.66% and later decreased to 49.53%. The dimension of doum palm fruit with its equivalent diameter, projected area and sphericity were found to be constant with moisture content variation. It was found that the relationships between true and bulk densities and moisture content of doum palm fruit followed a linear pattern while that of porosity exhibited a non-linear relationship with the moisture content at 0.05 significant level.

[Aremu, A.K. and Fadele,O.K Some Physical Properties of Doum Palm Fruit (Hyphaene thebaica). New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):63-69]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.08

Keywords: Doum palm, bulk density, true density, moisture content and projected area

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Leptin, Insulin Sensitivity and TNF-α as Parameters for Metabolic Changes in Chronic Heart Failure with and without Cardiac Cachexia

Soma Sherif Abd El Gawad¹, Afaf Abd El-Hafez², Ahmad A.Wafa Soliman²,

Hala Abd El-Hafez³ and Mohamed A. Helaly³

 Clinical Pathology Department¹, Cardiology Department² and Internal Medicine Department³,

 Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt

somaabdelgawad@yahoo.com

Abstract: The development of cachexia is a particular predictor of adverse prognosis in chronic heart failure (CHF). Less is known about anabolic metabolism in CHF. Leptin – the hormone product of obesity gene- has been shown to inhibit food intake, increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation. Insulin sensitivity and secretion is related to leptin. Leptin has been reported also to stimulate proliferation of CD4 T cells and increases cytokine production. The study aimed to investigate leptin, insulin sensitivity and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in chronic heart failure with and without cachexia. We studied 51 male patients and 23 male healthy control subjects, of matched age. Of the CHF Patients, 24 were cachectic (cCHF) with non-edematous weight loss >7.5% over at least 6 months and 27 non cachectic. Serum insulin, leptin and TNF-α were measured using commercially available ELISA kit. Insulin sensitivity was assessed by intravenous glucose tolerance test. Compared with the healthy control subjects, patients had elevated levels of leptin, fasting insulin and TNF-α (P<0.001), but reduced insulin sensitivity (p<0.001).The cCHF subgroup compared with ncCHF subgroup showed reduced leptin and fasting insulin levels (P<0.001 & P<0.01 respectively) and elevated TNF-α levels (P<0.001). In both patients and control subjects there was a positive correlation between leptin and fasting insulin levels (r=0.59, P<0.001 & r=0.54, P<0.05 respectively). The relative risk of incidence of cCHF in NYHA functional class (Ι &П) versus NYHA functional class (ІІІ &ІV) was 0.427 (P<0.05).   In conclusion CHF is hyperleptinaemic state and is associated with decreased insulin sensitivity and elevated serum insulin levels. The state of cardiac cachexia is associated with higher TNF-α levels and more worse NYHA functional class. Leptin and TNF-α may be a valid targets for novel therapeutic interventions in patients with CHF.

[Abd El Gawad SS, Abd El-Hafez A, Soliman AA, Abd El-Hafez H,   Helaly MA. Leptin, Insulin Sensitivity and TNF-α in Chronic Heart Failure with and without Cardiac Cachexia. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):70-80]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.09

Key Words: Leptin, Insulin Sensitivity, Choronic Heart Failure (CHF), Cachexia

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Species Diversity Of Vascular Plants Of Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India

B. Kandi¹, S.C. Sahu², N.K. Dhal² and R.C. Mohanty¹ 

1. Dept. of Botany, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar-751004

2. Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR), Bhubaneswar-751013

Corresponding author: Sudam Charan Sahu, CSIR-SRF, IMMT, CSIR, Bhubaneswar,

Odisha, India-751013;

E.mail- sudam_rrl@yahoo.co.in; 09437764563(M), 0674 2581636 Ext. No.-411

Abstract: Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary (20º 24′ to 20º 44′ latitude and 82º 20′ 0′′ to 82º 34′ 42′′ longitude), one of the 18 protected areas of Odisha is situated in the north-west corner of Nuapada district. An extensive study has been carried out from 2008 to 2010 to assess the floristic diversity of the sanctuary. A total of 188 angiospermic plants and 2 gymnosperms were recorded from the sanctuary belonging to157 genera and 59 families. Out of that 154 species belong to dicotyledons (128 genera and 52 families), 34 species belong to monocotyledons (27 genera & 5 families) and 2 species of gymnosperms (2 genera and 2 families). Habit wise grouping shows 90 (47.36%) are trees followed by 18 (9.47%) shrubs, 36 (18.94%) herbs, 27 (14.21%) climbers and 19 (10%) grasses. Among the families of angiosperms, Poaceae with 22 species is the dominant family followed by Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Asteraceae, Combretaceae, Anacardiaceae, Mimosaceae, Apocynaceae and Caesalpiniaceae. Dioscorea is the dominant genus with 8 species followed by Terminalia, Ficus, Acacia, Ziziphus, Butea, Anogeisus and Bauhinia. Among the plants Tectona grandis, Shorea robusta, Acacia nilotica, Anogeissus latifolia, Terminalia alata, Bauhinia vahlii and Ziziphus oenoplia are predominant. The present study provides the preliminary knowledge about floristic composition and phytodiversity of the area, which will be helpful for management and conservation of the sanctuary.

[New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):63-69]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.10

 Keywords: Species diversity: Vascular plants: Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary: Odisha

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Comparative Effects Of Post Mortem Addition Of Natural And Synthetic Antioxidant Sources On Cooking Yield, Cooking Loss And Oxidative Stability Of Broiler Chichen Meat.

Matthew Ajani AYOOLA (PhD) ¹, Ayotunde Oluwatunbo OLORUNSANYA (PhD) ² and Olufemi Adebukola ADEDEJI ³

 1. Department of Agricultural Science, Adeyemi college of Education, Ondo,Ondo state, Nigeria

2. Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin,Kwara State,Nigera

3. Department of Home Economics, Adeyemi college of Education, Ondo Ondo state, Nigeria,

(mayoola1@yahoo.co.uk)

Abstract: A worldwide concern in the use of synthetic antioxidants in food safety necessitates investigation into natural sources of antioxidants. An invitro assay of antioxidant properties of alpha-tocopheryl acetate, thyme leaf extract, Ethiopian pepper extract and wheat germ vitamin E was carried out using eight 14 weeks old broiler chicken. The muscle tissue of each chicken were separated, chopped, mixed thoroughly and divided into treatment group of 800g each. Experimental samples were prepared by blending 0.8% w/w addition of thyme leaf extract, Ethiopian pepper extract, wheat germ vitamin E and alpha-tocopheryl acetate while the control did not contain any. Each treatment sample was further divided into 8 sub-samples (80g each). Four samples per each treatment were separately packed in aluminum foil paper and refrigerated for 12 days at 4^oC for raw meat Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances (TBARS) analysis at interval of 3, 6, 9, and 12 days. Four sample per each treatment were steam cooked for 12 minutes, separately packed in aluminum foil paper and refrigerated for 6 days for cooked meat TBARS analysis at interval of 2, 4 and 6 days. The result indicated that post mortem addition of natural and synthetic sources of antioxidant had no significant effect (P>0.05) on cooking yield and cooking loss of broiler meat during storage. Comparatively, the tested natural antioxidant sources reduced the formation of peroxide more effectively (P<0.05) than alpha-tocopheryl acatete in refrigerated raw and cooked broiler chicken meat and could be used to replace synthetic compounds which poses health hazard to the consumers. However more studies are required to remove the chlorophyllization effect of thyme leaf extract and Ethiopian pepper extract on the meat.

[Matthew Ajani AYOOLA (PhD), Ayotunde Oluwatunbo OLORUNSANYA (PhD) and Olufemi Adebukola ADEDEJI. Comparative Effects Of Post Mortem Addition Of Natural And Synthetic Antioxidant Sources On Cooking Yield, Cooking Loss And Oxidative Stability Of Broiler Chichen Meat. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):91-95]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.11

Key words: Alpha-tocopheryl acetate, Ethiopian pepper, Thyme, lipid oxidation, rancidity

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Essential Trace Element Levels Among Apparently Healthy Geriatrics In A Semi-Urban Community In Nigeria.

Iribhogbe O.I, Idonije B.O, Okogun G.R.A.

 Department of Chemical Pathology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma.

Correspondence to: Iribhogbe O.I

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. Email: oignis@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT: This study was designed to assess the selected trace element levels among apparently healthy geriatrics (test) in Ekpoma and compare it with levels among healthy young adults (control). Blood samples were collected from the study population using standard techniques. The serum trace element levels were then determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Our result showed that there was a significant increase in selenium and chromium levels in geriatrics when compared with control (P < 0.05). there was a non significant decrease in serum Manganese and Zinc levels in geriatrics when compared with control. The serum copper and magnesium levels were higher in geriatrics when compared with control, however, this was not statistically significant (P > 0.05­). It can therefore be concluded that apparently healthy geriatrics in Ekpoma have adequate essential trace element intake when compared to the younger population.

[Iribhogbe O.I, Idonije B.O, Okogun G.R.A. Essential Trace Element Levels Among Apparently Healthy Geriatrics In A Semi-Urban Community In Nigeria. New York Science Journal 2011;4(3):96-99]. (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 

doi:10.7537/marsnys040311.12

Key Words: Serum Trace Elements, Antioxidants, Immunity, Metalloproteins.

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