The present study was designed to investigate the antioxidant activity of Croton zambesicus Muell. Arg seed extract and fractions (Family: Euphorbiaceae). The antioxidant property was assessed by testing for DPPH free radical scavenging activity. Potential antioxidant activity wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4216
Tibyan Abdalmajed Altaher, Mosab Omer Khalid, Ghanem Mohammed Mahjaf, Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish & Haghamad Allzain·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Insulin resistance (IR) is an essential factor in the etiology of type2 diabetes and is likewise related to a big range of different pathophysiologic sequelae along with hypertension, hyperlipidemia. we carried out this cross-sectional examination to the evaluation of insulin res...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2215
Abdalla Eltoum Ali, Mohamed Fathy Seyyed Ahmed, Somia Mohammed Suliman, Ibrahim Ahamed Ali Karti & Haidar Eltayeb Saleh·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Background: COVID-19 is associated with a weak immune system in the human body. Vitamin D plays a role in the body’s immune system and is known to enhance the function of immune cells. In this case, vitamin D inhibits some of the inflammation that can make COVID-19 more severe. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2214
Maize and sorghum are staple foods in many African countries. Along with rice, they constitute the bulk of the cereals consumed by the populations of northern Côte d'Ivoire. These cereals are used either directly or indirectly in malted and/or fermented form in the preparation of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2213
Olabisi O. Ogunrinola, Rahmon I. Kanmodi, Gideon A. Adeyemo, Oluwaseyi A. Ogunrinola, Kehinde O. Olatunji, Aleem O. Fayemi, Amaka J. Sunday, Oluwatosin B. Adu & Babajide O. Elemo·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Background and Objective: Medicinal plants are widely known as sources of potential that are used in traditional medicine. The effect of Crinum glaucum (C. glaucum) aqueous extract on the lipid profile of endotoxin-induced rats was evaluated. Methodology: Fifty Wistar rats (male...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2211
The plant, Anthocleista grandiflora is a member of the family Gentianaceae and commonly known as the “forest fever tree” used traditionally for the treatment of various ailments. Its methanol bark extract was subjected to preliminary phytochemical analysis using standard methods...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2210
Aims: This study aims to provide counseling on waste management and preservation of the coastal environment to support the development of ecotourism around Sampangan Beach as well as education using the pyrolysis method in waste management. Study Design: To address the trash and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i1209
β-amylase (E.C.3.2.1.2) is a starch hydrolyzing enzyme fondly used in foods, pharmaceuticals, and brewing industries to convert starch into maltose. The aim of this study was to determine the physicochemical, kinetic, and thermodynamic properties, as well as the potential industr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i1208
C. E. Iwuoha, E. O. Ezirim, C. A. Onyeaghala, S. F. Orji, C. N. Ugwu, C. Igwenyi, C. L. Uche, I. O. Abali, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, F. U. Agu, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Background: African locust bean is used for medicinal purposes in African countries for the treatment of various diseases. However, no study has reported its ameliorative effect on sex hormones perturbations. This study, therefore, sought to investigate its preventive effect agai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i1203
Malaria constitutes one of the biggest health problems in tropical Africa due to the resistance of human malaria parasites to anti-malarial compounds. Research focused on plants used in traditional medicine to treat malaria is still a viable alternative for the creation of novel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i1202