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Chemical Composition and Storage Study of Debittered Orange-Seed Flour

Ernest Eguono Emojorho, Onyekachukwu Mabel ADINKWU, Uyoyoghene Oghenekome UDUDUA, Ferdinard Nnamdi Okoh, Chukwudi OGWU, Charles Chukwudi OGBOLI & Agnes Aphiar · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Sweet oranges are among the most important citrus fruit crops in the world. Waste orange seeds are haphazardly thrown into the environment, creating an unpleasant atmosphere and producing an odor that attracts insects and provides them with a place to reproduce. The study's objec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1361

Phytochemical Screening and Acute Toxicity Study of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Telfairia occidentalis on Albino Rats

AbdulRauf M.S, Turaki A.A & Yusuf A.B · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aim: This study investigated the phytochemical contents and toxicological effects of the aqueous leaf extract of T. occidentalis on albino rats. Study Design: Toxicological study. Place and Duration of the study: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Federal University...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1359

Assessment of the Seed Health Status of Selected Leafy and Fruit Vegetables in Bangladesh

Tanjina Arfin, Md. Shahinoor Alam, Talha Zubair Masrur, Mehedi Amin, Karima Akter, Abu Noman Faruq Ahmmed & Md. Omar Kayess · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

The seed health status of leafy vegetable crops, such as spinach and Indian spinach, and fruit vegetable crops, including bottle gourd, sweet gourd, and sponge gourd, was studied in the Seed Health Laboratory (SHL) at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, during 2015. Loo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1358

Determining Biochemical Parameters in Patients under Tuberculosis Treatment

Ndiaye A, Samba A, Thiam S, Soumah IY, Diedhiou F, Tounkara A R, Coly N F, Cissé F & Diallo F · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused, in most cases, by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (KOCH's bacillus). It remains a major public health problem despite various therapeutic strategies implemented, such as first-line and second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1357

Green Synthesis of Metal Complexes of Thiazole-based Schiff Bases: A Review

Danhalilu R.L, Aliyu I. Kankara & Idris S.Ibrahim · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Green synthesis methods for the production of metal complexes, including those of thiazole-based Schiff bases, have gained significant attention. This review focused on the green synthesis approaches for the synthesis of metal complexes of thiazole- based Schiff bases. The synthe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1356

Nutritional and Functional Characterization of Edible Insects in Nigeria: A Sustainable Protein Source

Emmanuel O. Eromosele, Madu Peace Chioma, Ehiwario Nkeonyeasua Julius, Okonofua Ambrose Oziegbe & Aigbokhan Joy Omokhepue · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Introduction: Food insecurity in Africa persists due to extreme poverty, water scarcity, land degradation, and climate change. Many African countries continue to experience chronic hunger and malnutrition. To meet people’s nutritional needs, it’s important to use economical natur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1354

Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Seafood from Southern Nigeria’s Coastal Regions

Samson Eruke Okoro, Ellena Sylver-Ikurusi & Samuel C. Onuoha · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aim: The levels of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in tilapia fish, prawn, oyster and periwinkle samples from southern Nigeria’s coastal regions were evaluated to determine possible human health risk associated with consumption. Study Design: Ten (10) sam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1355

Isolation and Screening of Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Isolates Across Different Seasons in South Gujarat, India

S.G. Patel, N.H. Garaniya, R.P. Bambharolia & P.D. Akabari · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) a major constituent of Rhizobacteria, encourage the plant growth through their diverse mechanisms. In this investigation, 33 different Isolates were isolated from the rhizosphere soils of various research stations in south Gujarat were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1353

Effects of Corticosteroid -mupirocin Cream on Interleukin-6 and Myeloperoxidase Levels in Infected Wounds of Male Wistar Rats

Ilori Oluwatosin S, Ajibade Adeshina J., Adeleye Olufunto O & Ilori Oluwatosin R · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Background: A wound is disruption of the normal architecture and function of any tissue. Wound infection results from microbial invasion of soft tissue and poses considerable clinical challenges including delayed healing and increased healthcare cost. It is also characterized by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1352

Comparing Genomic DNA Extraction Methods/ Protocols to obtain High Quality DNA from Ulva lactuca

Tom Jericho L. Abobo, Judy Ann T. Ng, Carmelito N Longcop, Jr., Lovely A. Sanita, Rubie D. Cruz, Ma. Crissa T. Olivas, Kieth C. Panes, Louisa D. Acebuche, Pearl Yvonne G. Legaspi, Jovencio G. Custorio & Karina Milagros C. Lim · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

DNA extraction is the process of isolating the nucleic acid (e.g. DNA) from the cells isolated from organism or samples. DNA extraction protocol is crucial for the quality of DNA to be isolated from a sample, it also entails the success of other downstream application like PCR am...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1351

Therapeutic Potentials of Phytochemicals in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Possible Okikiola Popoola, Margaret Seun Ijibadejo, Deborah Olufunmilayo Adejumo, Oghenefejiro Dorcas Efeurhobo, Oluwanifemi Omodara Ogunleye, Leah Titilayo Olawumi, Tosin Titus Olaniran, Mercy Mary Ogunwale, Chinedum Ojinaka Okafor, Oluwagbemisola Elizabeth Elesho, Yakub Yakub Tunde & Igben Osu Gold · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a grave threat to global health that is made worse by the abuse and excessive use of antibiotics. This review looks into the processes of this bacterial resistance, particularly efflux pump systems, and calls for the consideration of alternative...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1350

Limonene and Fatty Acid Content of the Volatile Oil of Raphia australis Fruit Pulp and Their Synergistic In vivo Anti-inflammatory Activity

Muyiwa Arisekola, Idris A. Oyemitan, Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji & Adebola O. Oyedeji · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aim: To evaluate the in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oil and fatty acid compositions of the volatile oil of Raphia australis fruit pulp. Method: The oils of pulp and seed of Raphia australis were isolated using Clevenger apparatus and were further subjected to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1349

Effect of Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Terminalia ivorensis on Ethanol Induced Infertility in Male Rats

Ugwu Obiora Celestine, Umeakuana Chidinma Doris, Ogbonna Chidera Gloria, Ude Ogochukwu Presca, Adonu Cyril Chekwube, Asogwa Felix Keneolisa, Uzoefuna Chima Casmir, Idokoja Levi Onyebuchi, Nwokedi Chukwuebuka Kingsley, Offia Ogbonna Raymond & Anosike Chioma Assumpta · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Background: This research investigates the Effect of Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Terminalia ivorensis on Ethanol Induced Infertility in Male Rats. Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse for couples under 35, or after six months for those...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1347

Antimalarial Susceptibility Profile of Plasmodium falciparum Isolated from Human Population in Selected Health Facilities in Keffi Metropolis, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Igbawua IN, Ngwai YB, Nkene IH, Yahaya I, Timshana E & Ibrahim T · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aim: This study was aimed to determine the susceptibility profile of Plasmodium falciparum to antimalarial drugs to assess the efficacy of the ones in use. Study Design: This is a hospital-based descriptive study design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1348

Triiodothyronine Variations during Resumption and Examination Periods: A Study among First-Year Medical Students

Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo, Ibitoroko Maureen George-Opuda, Chikadibia Fyneface Amadi & Grace Owaji-Imam Dienye · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Triiodothyronine (T3) is a thyroid hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating the body's metabolism and maintaining homoestasis. There is limited knowledge of the effect of academic activities on T3 level among first-year students in various times of their academic journey....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1346