To increase the genetic progress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield, breeders search for germplasm of high genetic diversity, one of them is the landraces. The present study aimed at evaluating genetic diversity of 20 Egyptian wheat landraces and two cultivars using microsatel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430094
Background: Camel urine has been extensively used for the treatment of diseases including cancer. However, it uses in the management of diabetes complication has not been explored. Aim: Present study aimed to access the effect of camel milk and urine on biochemical parameters and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430093
Aims: This study presents the results of the physicochemical parameter data and water quality index use to assess the quality of unprotected well water in Lagos southwest, Nigeria. Methodology: 20 water samples were collected from selected locations namely; PPL, Okokomaiko, Cassi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430092
Aims: In this study, the effect of Colocasia esculenta a hematinic plant on biochemical parameters levels (Direct, Total and unconjugated bilirubin, creatinine, total protein, serum albumin and urea) was assessed to determine if the plant extract can reverse the abnormality in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430091
Bacteriocin genes are biosynthetic genes which encodes proteins involved in bacteriocin regulation, self-immunity, transport and modification. This research was aimed at identifying the gene for the synthesis of bacteriocin. Four strains of lactic acid bacteria previously isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430090
Thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS) assay was used to study the antioxidant potential of Bridelia ferruginea, a widely used medicinal plant in Nigeria, sub-tropical Africa and parts of Asia. The aqueous extract of Bridelia ferruginea stem bark showed inhibition against t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330089
Background: The search for newer sources of antibiotics is a global challenge pre-occupying research institutions, pharmaceutical companies and academia, since many infectious agents are becoming resistant to synthetic drugs. Aim: This present study sought to investigate the anti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330088
Welding processes produce toxic fumes consisting of gaseous and aerosol by-products which pose a risk to the male reproductive systems. The rate of infertility has increased globally. This study therefore sought to assess the effects of welding fume inhalation on the sex hormones...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330087
Aim: The current study was carried out to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of aqueous extract of Adansonia digitata fruit pulp on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage in rats. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Scie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330086
Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common female endocrinopathy. It is associated with adipokines dysfunctional secretion pattern and insulin resistance, which is considered as the main reason for its clinical feature. Wingless type1 inducible signaling pathway protein-1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330085
Victorien Dougnon, Phénix Assogba, Jean-Pierre Gnimatin, Jerrold Agbankpé, Hornel Koudokpon, Esther Deguenon, Kafayath Fabiyi, The Global Taskforce for AMR Control Consortium, Sèdami Romarique Médégan Fagla, Yêyinou Laura Estelle Loko, Omédine Koukoui, Luc Djogbénou, Jacques Dougnon, Honoré Bankole & Lamine Baba- Moussa·Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology·2020
Background: Infectious diseases are serious public health issue both in developing countries and industrialized nations. In developing countries, they are the main cause of high mortality rates. In the second group, existing resistance strains to antibiotics is developing and gro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i230084
Background/Objective: Malting is a process that is not expensive and is technologically effective in improving the nutritional quality of food. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of malting on the nutritional characteristics of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). Mat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i230083
This study was carried out to determine the Rheology and acceptance of Pap (Zea mays) enriched with Jatropha carcus leaves to improve iron status in Children. The blends of pap slurry and Jatropha curcas leaves was made at substitution level of 70:30 respectively. Howe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i230082
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the antioxidant properties and protective effects of aqueous anti-ulcer drug (AQAUD) against aspirin-induced gastric ulcer in albino rats. Methods: In this study, 30 male albino rats were divided into 5 groups of 6 each. Rats in group I s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i230081
Background: Hyperlipidemia is a predisposing factor to several cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, heart attacks and others. Aim: This study investigate the hypolipidemic properties of five selected fruits using rats pre-fed with High Lipid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i230079