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Enzymatic Activity Profiles at Different Stages of the Development of Bulbils from “Dougou-Won” and "Won-Kpia," Two Varieties of Dioscorea bulbifera

Michel Archange Libra, Fabrice Armel Zoro, Apolinaire Kouamé Kouassi, Abdoulaye Toure, René Yadé Soro, Jean Parfait N’guessan Kouadio & Licien Patrice Kouamé · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Two varieties of Dioscorea bulbifera (Dougou-won and Won-kpia) were grown to study the enzymatic profile of bulbils during their growth. For each variety, bulbils aged between 1 and 6 months were harvested. After being washed, peeled and cut into strips, the samples were ground i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5315

Association between Ava II Polymorphism in LDL Receptor Gene and Hyperlipidemic Ischemic Stroke Patients

Johnson Oshiobugie Momoh, Valentine Damilola Daisy, Onyinye Anulika Udebuan & Joseph Okebe Alagi · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Increased plasma level of low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) is a risk factor for atherosclerosis development and severity. The low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDL-R) is one of the control mechanisms that the liver uses for cholesterol homeostasis. Gene variations in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5314

Phytochemical Analysis and In vitro Antimicrobial Potential of Colocasia esculenta Tuber Peel Extract Against Pathogens Isolated from Water Yam (Dioscorea alata) Tubers

Ugosor Paul Terngu, Tyoga, Iorkase James & Toryem Michael Msugh · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

The phytochemical analysis of the methanolic extract of Colocasia esculenta tuber peel and In Vitro antimicrobial sensitivity test was carried out against previously isolated and identified microorganisms from three water yam (Dioscorea alata) tuber varieties (Kor, Banada and Aza...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5313

Impact of Long Term Tillage and Soil Moisture Regime on the Sulphur, Organic Carbon, DOC, MBC and MBN of Soil under Mung Bean-Wheat and Sorghum-Wheat Cropping System

Deepak Kochar & Rohtas Kumar · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

The field experiment entitled was conducted during 2021-22 on an on-going long term experiment which was started since 2006-07 at Soil Research Farm, Department of Soil Science, CCS HAU, Hisar. The field experiment consisted of three tillage treatments i.e. CT-CT (Conventional ti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5312

Evaluation of the Interactions of Some Alkali and Alkali Earth Metallic Chlorides on Guaiacol Oxidation by Peroxidase from Watermelon Rind

Iniaghe, O.M & Ohilebo A.A · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Aim: This study evaluated Interactions of some alkali and alkali earth metallic chlorides on guaiacol oxidation by peroxidase from watermelon rind. Study Design:  In vitro enzyme assay. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ambrose All...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5311

Environmental Waste Management: Effect of Debittered-defatted Orange Seed Flour on the Proximate, Anti-nutritional and Sensory Properties of Biscuit

Ernest Eguono Emojorho, Udeh Charles Chiedu, Felix Emeka Okpalanma, Ferdinard Nnamdi Okoh, Love Nchekwube Onuoha & Eseoghene Avbundiogba · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Orange seeds were extracted from orange fruits and sundried at 30 ± 2˚C for 8 hours. The orange seeds (20kg) were steeped in water for 12 hours and cooked for 120 minutes. The boiling seeds were dehulled, oven dried at 60°C for 14 hours, ground and defatted with 100% ethanol, mil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5309

In-vitro Repair Ability of DNA Damage by Anethum graveolens L. Aqueous Extract Using Comet Assay

Nagat S. Elhaddad, Hoda A. Khatab & Ibrahim H. I. Habib · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Aim: the objective stated to assess the geno-repair ability of Anethum graveolens L. (Dill) aqueous extract against DNA damage caused by potassium bromate, a food additive. Study Design: project has been done at Botany Department, Omer AL-Mukhtar University, Libya. Period from Fe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5310

Assessment of Proximate, Mineral, Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Brassica oleraceae L. Leaf Concentrates

Sodamade, A., Amusat, M. A., Adeagbo, A. I., Bolaji, K. A., Odoje, O. F. & Adebimpe A. T. · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Food insecurity, ill health due to microbial infection and malnutrition have led to the search for alternative and affordable measures to address food shortage problems and associated health issues worldwide. This provides an opportunity to investigate the use of plants as a reme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5308

Modulatory Effects of Natron on Biochemical Indices and Cardiac Muscle Gene Expression in Postpartum Albino Rats

Ahmad A, Wali U, Yinka JO, Kasimu GI & Muhammad SK · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a major public health problem that causes significant morbidity, mortality and huge economic burden among peripartum women. The proposal that natron consumption during postpartum period is involved in the development of peripartum cardiomyopathy requi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5307

Diabetes as Risk Factor for Sick People Hospitalized for Pneumonia during the COVID-19 Period in a Hospital in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Eric Totty & Houphouet Felix Yapi · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Abstract: The rate of COVID-19-related mortality among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) in Ivory Coast is unknown. Diabetes is a risk factor for increased mortality in patients hospitalized for viral pneumonia infection with higher percentage for patients infected by Sars cov...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5306

Biochemical Analysis of Melia azedarach (Chinaberry) Leaf Extract Collected from Laoang, Northern Samar, Philippines

Jenny Cyrill T. Coria, Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea & Maria Judy M. Somoray · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Melia azedarach belongs to the Meliaceae family and is known by various names, such as Chinaberry, ride of India, Bead-tree, Cape lilac, Persian lilac. It is commonly found in warmer and tropical regions, including Southeast Asia and various other parts of the world. The leaves,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4305

Effect of Wood Ash-Amended Soil on Some Nutritional and Non-Nutritional Constituents of Telfairia occidentalis

Chima-Ezika, O. R, Ibegbulem, C.O, Nwaogu, L. A & Iheme, C. I. · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Effect of wood ash (WA)-amended soil on some nutritional and non-nutritional constituents of Telfairia occidentalis (pumpkin) was evaluated. WA obtained from Dialiumguineense(velvet tamarind) tree was used to amend the soil samples. Pumpkin seeds were planted on the soils after a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4304

Anti-inflammatory Property of Methanolic Extract of Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. & Perr. Root Bark

Evaristus Jideofor Ugboma, Fabian I. Eze & Victor C. Amaechi · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the phytochemical composition and anti-inflammatory effects of an aqueous methanolic extract derived from the root bark of Zanthoxylum leprieurii, a tropical plant used traditionally in the treatment of inflammation in Nigeria. Met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4303

Evaluation of the Antibacterial Effect of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Essential Oil on Opportunistic Microflora: Growth and Enzymatic Activity Indicators

Viktar Lemiasheuski, Yihe Ji, Igor Buchenkov, Evgeniy Gritskevitch & Aliaksei Sysa · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an edible spice with edible value and is cultivated in both tropical and temperate regions. It is a traditional spice with important economic value and extensive medical application value. The purpose of the research: Antibacterial tests were conduc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4302

Proximate Analysis, Extraction, and Characterization of Oil from Terminalia catappa Fruit in Anambra State, Nigeria

Aniekwensi Obinna Patrick, Ogbonna Esther Ozioma, Gemadi Kwasi Shine, Akinpelu Toyosi Michael, Samuel Nzube Nwosu, Etim Blessing Bassey, Nwachukwu Chinemerem Favour, Awoyungbo Modupeoluwa Damilola & Nkwocha Stephen Tochi · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Context: Terminalia catappa, also known as tropical almond, is a well-known plant recognized for its edible parts, including fruit, bark, leaves, and roots. It is also noted for its medicinal usefulness and numerous pharmacological actions. Aim: This study aims to analyze the pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4301