Joshua C. Ezema, Opeyemi D. Omoleye, Joshua O. Kanwanye, Sunday C. Chukwudoruo, Kizito M.E. Iheanacho, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Favour N. Ujowundu, Linus O. Agwu, Viola A. Onwuliri & Kingsley O. Obasi·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
This research investigated the bioactive compounds of Zingiber officinale (ginger), Allium sativum (garlic) and Curcuma longa (turmeric) and the combinatorial capacity of the extracts to chelate ferrous (Fe2+) ions. Phytochemicals were determined using gas chromatography-flame io...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6443
Victor C. Ihebom, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Callistus I. Iheme, Favour N, Ujowundu, Christopher O. Echereobia, Ngozi U. Nwogwugwu, Adaeze A. Nwakaudu, Margaret N. Ibe, Raymond C. Ibeh, Linus O. Agwu, Kingsley U. Obasi & Emmanuel C. Okwara·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
This study was conceived to improve the preservation of cowpea grains by eliminating the destruction of cowpea grains by cowpea weevils (Callosohruchus maculates) and to eliminate the detrimental effect of synthetic pesticide on the environment. This study evaluated the proximate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6442
The lipid profile includes measurements such as total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Alterations in these parameters are strongly associated with conditions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5441
Abdulkarim Abuzaid Hamza, Sambo Ponfa, Murtala Ya’u, Salihu Ibrahim, Yahuza Gimba Muhammad, Muazu Alkali Adamu, Dungum Domnan, Alhassan Jibrin & Affiong Bassey Nsa·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Diabetes mellitus, a global metabolic disorder arising from issues with insulin secretion or action, has led to the exploration of plant-derived products for safe and effective antidiabetic solutions. Hyphaene thebaica, a desert palm native to the Nile Valley, sub-Saharan Africa,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5439
Chioma Juliet Ejiofor, Adamma Angela Emejulu, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Chibuike Valentine Edom, Muhammad Tasi'u Uba & Nnenna Chinenyenwa Osuji-kalu·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Background: Scientific investigation supporting the use of various African plant species for the management of diseases, including neurological disease is currently ongoing. Plant-based antioxidants have recently received a lot of attention because of their purported positive imp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5440
Solanum aethiopicum (African garden egg) is a tropical vegetable commonly consumed in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, traditionally used not only as food but also in folk medicine for the management of chronic ailments such as diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the phyt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5437
Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Ngozichukwuka Immaculata Achara, Nma Helen Ifedilichukwu, Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne & Miracle Oluebubechukwu Mbidom.·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Introduction: Carica papaya commonly known as pawpaw is a rich medicinal plant with high nutritional value. This study focused on assessing the phytochemical composition, proximate analysis, and in vitro antioxidant activities of the leaves of Carica papaya to unravel its potenti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5438
This study investigated the toxicological effects of ethanolic leaf extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the mortality and organ morphology of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings. Two hundred healthy specimens (mean length 3.40 ± 1.2 cm; mean weight 2.26 ± 1.25 g)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5436
Titilayo Oluwaseun AGUNBIADE, Oluwadare Joel AGUNBIADE, Precious El-nathan KOLAWOLE, Kehinde Oluwatobi OKE & Adenike Kuku·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Introduction: Nanotechnology offers sustainable solutions for healthcare and environmental management. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were green-synthesized using Azadirachta indica (Neem) leaf extract, a plant renowned for its broad pharmacological activities. Aim: To biosynthesiz...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5434
This study evaluated the renal function response to aqueous leaf extracts of five commonly consumed edible plants—Solanum aethiopicum (SA), Amaranthus hybridus (AH), Pterocarpus mildbraedii (PM), Ocimum gratissimum (OG), and Telfairia occidentalis (TO)—in male Wistar rats over a...
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