Benzo [a] pyrene is the main representative of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and has been repeatedly found in the air, surface water, soil, and sediments. Human exposure to Benzo [a] pyrene is therefore common. Benzo (a) pyrane (BaP) which is mainly presented in newspaper ink...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i5375
Aims: This study investigated the antimicrobial resistance profile and extended spectrum beta-lactamase resistance genes in Escherichia coli of from urine of patients sourced from General Hospital, Karshi, Abuja, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i5373
Cancer, a multifactorial disorder, arises due to defect in genetic makeup and exposure to unfavourable environmental conditions. Oral cancer, a life-threatening cancer worldwide, arises in the oral cavity due to ill-habits such as tobacco smoking and chewing. Monitoring body weig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i5372
Background: Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) represent a valuable and versatile cell type derived from the umbilical cord tissue of newborns. These cells exhibit diverse characteristics, including multipotent differentiation potential and low immunogenicity....
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4371
The present study reports experimental data on substrate specificity and some properties of the extracellular enzyme with oxidase activity isolated from the mycelium of the higher fungus Neonothopanus nambi IBSO 2391 by treating the biomass with \(\beta\) -glucosidase. Gel-filtra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4369
Plant viruses pose significant threats to agricultural productivity and food security worldwide. This article explores various management strategies employed to overcome the impact of plant viruses on crops, with a focus on enhancing crop health and productivity. It underscores t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4368
Heinsia crinata (Afzel.) G. Taylor (Rubiaceae), Justicia insularis T. Anderson (Acanthaceae family) and Lasianthera africana. P.Beav (Stemonuraceae), which are used as vegetables in the preparation of soups and as medicine traditionally to treat various diseases by the Ibibios w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4367
Aims: This study aimed to estimate the occurrence of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) in ready-to-eat street foods. Study Design: It's a prospective study Place and Duration of Study: foods samples were collected from February 2016 to June 2017 from street ve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4366
This study evaluated the effect of ethanol extract of Persea americana pulp on caffeine induced testicular damage on male wistar rats. Fifty-four (54) mature male rats were used, they were divided into six (6) groups of nine (9) rats. Group 1 was not induced with caffeine, Group...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3365
Background: Every day, humans come into contact with heavy metals in the environment. These metals are widespread throughout the world and are known to affect and create specific biological changes that may be detrimental to the body. Auto mechanics are known to come in contact w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3364
Introduction: Cigarette smoking is a major cause of global mortality and morbidity. It exposes the body to many harmful substances, such as cytotoxic, carcinogenic and free radicals, that can damage various organs. This study aims to investigate the effects of different levels of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3363
Inroduction: Blood gases are a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in blood. These determine the acidity of blood. The blood gas testing is generally used for detecting and monitoring lung and kidney problems. The blood gas testing measures partial pressure of ox...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3362
Introduction: In Mumbai, an overpopulated metropolis with tropical conditions, malaria poses a persistent challenge, particularly in damp slum areas. Despite reported declines in death and incidence rates, the city faces a significant burden. Our project focuses on an unusual asp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3361
Evaluation and development of potent anti-cancer treatments have been a global interest of research due to significant rise in cancer as well as related diseases. Many herbal extracts have shown the potential to be used in the treatment of such diseases. In order to evaluate the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i2360
Aims: Obtaining a productive tilapia, by changing the sex of the tilapia larvae into male monosex. This was achieved by determining the effect of the duration of administrating the natural methyltestosterone (MT) hormone on the male sex of tilapia using the Immersion method. Meth...
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