Tetrapleura tetraptera is a medicinal plant commonly found in most West Africa communities with a widespread medicinal use such as inflammation, convulsions, leprosy, asthma, hypertension, schistosomiasis, and malaria. It is also known for its antimicrobial, neuromuscular, and an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i7474
Interspecies competitive exclusion of microbial diversity explained using 16S-23S rRNA gene spacer region amplification. Virulent and non-virulent strains of streptococci strain were isolated from dental plaque biofilm for analysis. DNA isolation done from plaque strains from den...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i6473
The current study examines the antioxidant capacity of several extracts made from Cycas circinalis L. male cone and stem. It was examined by performing various enzymatic and non-enzymatic assays using various extract. Ascorbic acid, a common antioxidant, was tested with four extr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i6472
Background: Plants have been one the major source of treatment and the use of indigenous plant is also actively in use. The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by individuals in the developing nation often include herbal remedies. Aim: The present study investigat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i6471
Introduction: Tobacco smoke inhalation is among the major causes of diseases including cancer and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases as increasing exposure to cigarette smoke pose a public health burden. A growing body of evidence supports a key role for smoking-induced reacti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i6469
Alchornea laxiflora is used in Ibibio ethnomedicine for the treatment of various diseases such as pains. This work was designed to validate and confirm the ethnomedical use of this plant in the treatment of pain. The ethanol stembark extract of Alchornea laxiflora (141-424 mg/kg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i6470
Background: Heavy metal exposure may manifest as neurological, dermal, immunological, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, hematological, respiratory effects, and cancers. Automobile repairers are workers who are engaged in adjusting, repairing, and overhauling automobiles. Entry of h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i6468
The use of artificial ripening agents in fruit handling has raised growing concerns due to potential health implications and nutrient degradation. Since musa acuminata (banana) is a climacteric fruit, it is usually harvested at pre-climacteric stage and for commercial purposes, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5467
Obesity is a global health concern linked to oxidative stress and kidney dysfunction. Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) peels, typically a waste product, are rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant potential. This study evaluated the protective and antioxidant effects of sweet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5466
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, incurable metabolic disorder caused by the lack of secretion of insulin by the pancreas. Currently, several plants are used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Azanza garckeana, a plant with notable medicinal properties, has been characterized...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5465