Background: Bee bread is a fermented pollen-derived material containing nutrients and phytochemicals, but its effects on diabetic liver injury remain uncertain. Objective: To examine hepatic biochemical indices and qualitative liver morphology in streptozotocin–nicotinamide-induc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i6532
Tilako Bello Halilu, Egwu Mary Chinyere, Eleje David Eze, Igbinosa Isaac, Gushit Seth Longchi & Okeke Catherine Nneka·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Aims: To compare fasting serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and the frequencies of elevated concentrations, among miners, non-mining community residents and comparison adults in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Study Design: Co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i6533
Endophytic fungi are increasingly investigated as sources of secondary metabolites with potential biological activity. This study isolated endophytic fungi from the leaves of Ficus exasperata and evaluated the preliminary effects of selected fungal extracts on oxytocin-induced ut...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5531
Background: Carica papaya leaves are used in traditional medicine and contain diverse secondary metabolites with potential antioxidant activity. Aim: This study characterised the phytochemical constituents of an ethanolic C. papaya leaf extract using complementary analytical tech...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5530
Background: Fungal contamination of agricultural materials and feed is an important concern, creating interest in plant-derived preparations with potential antifungal activity. Curcuma longa contains diverse phytochemicals that have been investigated for antimicrobial properties....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5529
Aims: To evaluate the modulatory effects of Phoenix dactylifera (date) and Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) on male reproductive function in ofloxacin-exposed adult male Wistar rats. Study Design: Laboratory-based experimental animal study using a factorial treatment design. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5528
Abdulrashid Mohammed, Buhari Yakubu, Aisami Abubakar, Zinat Mohammed Sulaiman, Umar Ibrahim Baffa, John Wassagwa & Muhammad Muhammad·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
This study investigated the comparative effects of two varieties of Solanum lycopersicum (Roba and Siriya) on body weight, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profile in albino rats fed a high-fat diet (HFD). Twenty-five male rats were divided into five groups: normal control, HFD c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5527
Green synthesis has become a prominent strategy for producing iron-based nanomaterials with plant extracts, microorganisms and biogenic residues in place of some conventional reductants, capping agents and organic solvents. Yet the literature frequently treats "iron nanoparticles...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5525
Hypertension remains a major global health burden, and plant-derived products continue to be investigated as sources of bioactive compounds. Vernonia amygdalina Delile has documented experimental cardiovascular and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)-related activity, but the ext...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5526
Mohini Natha, Rahulkumar Nai, Gaurav S. Dave, Abidali G. Bhagat, Yogesh R. Patel, Karen Pachchigar, M. K. Chaudhary, S. R. Vyas & M. P. Patel·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (fennel) seeds were evaluated to determine the effects of short-duration microwave irradiation on biochemical attributes, essential oil characteristics, storage infestation and subsequent field performance. Seeds were exposed to 2.45 GHz microwave radiati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5523
Background: Justicia secunda Vahl is a medicinal plant rich in antioxidant phytochemicals. This study evaluated the phytochemical profiles and in vitro anti-lipid-peroxidative activities of its crude ethanol extract and solvent fractions. Materials and Methods: Extraction was per...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5524
Background: Medical students are at high risk of chronic sleep restriction due to demanding academic schedules, clinical duties, and examination pressure. Although the psychological and academic consequences of poor sleep in this group are well documented, comparatively little is...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5522
Diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease are associated with metabolic disturbances that may influence circulating trace-element concentrations. This comparative cross-sectional study assessed serum selenium, zinc, copper, and chromium levels among patients with diabetes mell...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5521
Isoniazid (INH), a first-line antituberculosis drug, may alter renal biochemical indices during exposure. This study evaluated the effects of nutraceutical antioxidants and functional foods containing tomato, cabbage and Moringa oleifera on serum urea and creatinine in INH-expose...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5519
Background: Developing bio-based superabsorbent polymers from agricultural residues may provide a renewable route for producing water-absorbing cellulose-derived materials. Aims: To isolate cellulose from Bambusa vulgaris and Musa paradisiaca L. stem wastes, synthesise carboxymet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5520