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THE OXIDATIVE STRESS STATUS OF RATS FED ON OIL BEAN SEED MEAL

 

Table Of Contents


Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1Introduction
  • 1.2Background of Study
  • 1.3Problem Statement
  • 1.4Objective of Study
  • 1.5Limitation of Study
  • 1.6Scope of Study
  • 1.7Significance of Study
  • 1.8Structure of the Research
  • 1.9Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

  • 2.1Overview of Oxidative Stress
  • 2.2Oil Bean Seed Meal Composition
  • 2.3Effects of Oil Bean Seed Meal on Animal Health
  • 2.4Previous Studies on Oxidative Stress in Rats
  • 2.5Antioxidant Properties of Oil Bean Seed Meal
  • 2.6Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress in Biological Systems
  • 2.7Comparative Analysis of Oil Bean Seed Meal with Other Feeds
  • 2.8Impact of Oxidative Stress on Rat Health
  • 2.9Role of Antioxidants in Mitigating Oxidative Stress
  • 2.10Future Research Directions in Oxidative Stress and Animal Nutrition

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 3.1Research Design and Methodology
  • 3.2Selection of Rat Models
  • 3.3Feeding Protocol and Duration of Study
  • 3.4Measurement of Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
  • 3.5Statistical Analysis Plan
  • 3.6Data Collection Procedures
  • 3.7Ethical Considerations in Animal Research
  • 3.8Validation of Research Instruments

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

  • 4.1Presentation of Research Findings
  • 4.2Analysis of Oxidative Stress Levels in Rats
  • 4.3Comparison of Control and Experimental Groups
  • 4.4Discussion on Antioxidant Capacity of Oil Bean Seed Meal
  • 4.5Interpretation of Oxidative Stress Biomarker Results
  • 4.6Identification of Trends and Patterns in Data
  • 4.7Implications of Findings on Animal Nutrition
  • 4.8Recommendations for Future Studies

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  • 5.1Summary of Research Findings
  • 5.2Conclusion and Implications
  • 5.3Contributions to the Field of Animal Nutrition
  • 5.4Practical Applications of the Study
  • 5.5Recommendations for Policy and Practice

Thesis Abstract

This study was on oxidative stress status of rat fed with Pentaclethra macrophylla, otherwise known as African oil bean seed oil in English or Ugba in Igbo. Sixteen male rats were distributed into four groups. 1 (control), then group 2, 3, and 4 as test groups. They were fed with their formulated meal (5%, 10%, 20% inclusions) for 28 days. Group 1 was the control and were fed with the normal feed, while group 2, 3 and 4 which were the test groups were fed with test feed formula.. The parameters determined were MDA concentrations and catalase activity. Serum MDA significantly increased (p<0.05) while the catalase activity significantly decreased (p<0.05). This finding may be clinically significant to individuals with predisposition to increased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and other degenerative diseases.

Thesis Overview

1.0. INTRODUCTION
Ugba also called ukpaka is a popular food delicacy in Nigeria especially among Igbo ethnic group. It is rich in protein and is obtained by a solid state fermentation of the seed of African oil bean tree (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth).The natural fermentation of the seed which at present is still done at the household level, renders the production nutritious, palatable and non-toxic (Enujiugha, 2002).Its production, like many African fermented foods depends, entirely on mixed fermentation by microorganism from diverse source.Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth is a large woody plant abundant in the rain forest areas of west and central Africa. It’s origin in Nigeria is believed to be around 1937 (Ladipo, 1984); where it is found in the South Nigeria, (Mbajunwa et al., 1998).―Ugba‖ Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth belongs to the Family Leguminosae and subfamily Mimosoideae (Keay, 1989 and NFTA, 1995).Ugba seeds are irregular and oval; they are flat, black and hard pods. It is composed of oil, protein and small amounts of carbohydrate (Obeta, 1982).

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