European Journal of Biophysics

Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017

  • Physicochemical Properties and Fatty Acid Composition of Castor Bean Ricinus communis L. Seed Oil

    Orijajogun Joyce Omohu, Ayegba Clement Omale

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 62-65
    Received: Aug. 31, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 25, 2017
    Published: Nov. 28, 2017
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    Abstract: The oil content of castor seeds depends on the genotype; it is also affected by the environmental conditions, cultural practices and time of harvesting. The oil from castor bean seed obtained from Zaria in Northern Nigeria was extracted using a soxhlet method. The yield of the oil from the Castor beans is 37.8%. The physicochemical properties and f... Show More
  • Mechanism, of Biophysicochemical Interactions and Cellular Uptake at the Nano-Bio Interface: A Review

    Louis Hitler, Maraga Tonny Nyong’a, Israt Ali, Ahmed Sadia, Kibaba Paul Waliaula, Okoth Joseph Ogalo, Akakuru Ozioma Udochukwu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 66-78
    Received: Sep. 13, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 25, 2017
    Published: Dec. 18, 2017
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    Abstract: Although numerous studies have investigated the interaction between nanoparticles and biological systems (proteins, cells, tissues, membrane etc.), and the growing interests of nanotoxicity of these engineered nanoparticles, much remains to be investigated. First, there are various factors to be explored, such as the physical or chemical properties... Show More