1.1 Introduction
Liver Enzymes are those enzymes that plays important role in the liver both in function and regulation. Burantashi is a true aphrodisiac used as a possible treatment for organic, psychogenic and substance induced erectile impotence and other male sexual dysfunctions (Musa et al., 2003). Burantashi is a popular seasoning agent to barbecued meat in Nigeria, mostly found in the northern part of the Nigeria. Burantashi is a potent and a selective inhibitor of cGMP specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), which is responsible for degradation of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum. The molecular structure of burantashi is similar to that of cGMP and acts as a competitive binding agent of PDE5 in the corpus cavernosum, resulting in more cGMP and better erections (Revill, 2003).
As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Research questions, Limitations of the Study and Definition of technical terms.
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