Background: Pseuderanthemum maculatum, Pseuderanthemum maculatum (G.Lodd.) I.M.Turner [previously Pseuderanthemum carruthersii (Seem.) Guillaumin var. carruthersii] is an ornamental plant with potential pharmacognostic uses in the management of hypertension and cancers. There had...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i11414
The objective of this study was to determine the occurrence, detection, and geographical spread of viruses that infect pepper (Capsicum spp.) in six towns spanning two local government areas (Yala and Ogoja) in the northern zone of Cross River State. A total of 348 leaf samples f...
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Background: Exposure to wood dust remains a pervasive occupational hazard with significant health implications Aim: This study aims to investigate the impact of occupational exposure to wood dust on the zinc and testosterone levels of carpenters and to explore its potential impli...
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Acalypha indica is a plant found in many parts of Africa and Asia. The plant is used for the treatment of many respiratory diseases, management of cancers, diabetes and other diseases. The leaves of Acalypha indica were harvested, washed and shade dried. They were later extracted...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i10411
Lead is a common environmental toxicant while restraint stress is primarily a psychological stressor. Lead exposure and psychological stressors, are known to exert adverse effects on metabolic health independently. The aim of this study is to investigate the metabolic effects of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i10409
The heavy metal lead is toxic and triggers oxidative stress mediated toxicity in many organs, including the liver. This study aimed to evaluate the gender-specific variation in lead-induced hepatotoxicity in wistar rats. 10 male and 10 female Wistar rats (180-220g) were each divi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i10410
The human leukocyte antigen HLA-B*27 is a Class 1 antigen of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) with B locus and has been established in association with pathogenesis of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) since 1973. AS is a multifactorial disease which occurs due to interaction...
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This study assessed the effect on citric acid on the phytoextraction of Psium sativium on heavy metals. The experiment was an outdoor experiment which was done using soil samples obtained from auto-mechanic workshop. The soil sample was analysed for the presence of heavy metals a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i10407
Aims: The study determines various taxonomic, pharmacognostic and phytochemical standards helpful to ensure the identity, purity, safety and efficacy of Vernonia colorata and Vernonia conferta. Study Design: To study these two species of Vernonia for their epidermal cell shapes,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i9406
Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of V. amygdalina leaf extract on the remediation of the cytological and physiological damages on albino rats caused by streptococcus pyogenes. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design with multiple treatment groups. Research was...
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