Aims: To study the potential genotoxicity of two polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), exposed cultured human leukocytes in vitro using two types of biomarkers genotoxicity: DNA strand breaks (DNA-SB) and adduct formation (DNA-PAHs). Study Design: Human leukocytes were expose...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i329837
Aim: This study aims to determine the effects of methanolic root extract of Holarrehna floribunda on the level of some serum sex hormones, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone, estradiol, progesterone and lipid profile in Wistar rats. Mater...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i329829
Heterocyclic compounds have a large spectrum of biological activities including antitumor activity. The present study describes the cytotoxic effect of newly synthesized thiazole derivative (TD2) that can prove effective antitumor activity on both in vivo and in vitro studies. Ob...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i329831
Background: Thiazole nucleus–containing compounds have an antitumor efficiency against various types of cancer. Purpose: The present study was designed to determine the cytotoxic effect of newly synthesized thiazole derivative (TD1) on human cancer cell lines, in addition to eval...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i229826
Aims: The present study aimed to elucidate the protective role of L-Arginine on lead – induced suppression of the pathway of heme synthesis and the toxicity of lead on testis. Methodology: The current study included two experiments; the first was carried out on two groups to foll...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i229824
Aim: This study investigated the phytochemical constituents and in vitro antioxidant properties of methanol and aqueous leaf extracts of Geophila obvallata using standard methods. Materials and Methods: The in vitro antioxidant assays carried out were 1, 1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydraz...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i229823
One step centrifugation procedure used commonly for separation of blood cells is the ficoll gradient centrifugation. In this method, after centrifugation, the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) are located on the top of the separation fluid, whereas other blood cells eryt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i229820
Aim: This study evaluated the nephroprotective effect of methanol extract of Hymenocardia acida leaves in rat model of gentamicin induced renal damage. Materials and Methods: Twenty- four (24) Wistar albino rats of either sex weighing 150- 200g were divided into 4 groups of 6 ani...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i229818
Background: The use of herbal medicines for treating ailments is rampant in recent years, and the toxicity implications of various plant preparations are sparingly reported. We investigated the potential effect of daily administration of aqueous extract of stem-bark of cashew tre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i129815
Aim: To determine the prevalence of toxoplasmosis and tuberculosis co-infection among (TB) patients. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was employed to gather data on 147 sputum positive TB patients. Place and Duration of Study: Bamenda Regional Hospital (BRH), Tuberculosis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i129812