A. Perede, O. G. Aviowro, M. S. Abubakar, S. M. Sahabi, I. Igbinosa, S. M. Gamde, U. Abubakar, M. N. Chukwu & M. Bello·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Introduction: Erosive colitis is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract with unknown cause, characterized by recurrent erosion of the colonic mucosal lining. The pathogenesis likely involves genetic, environmental, and immunologic factors. Aim: This study investigated th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6322
Diabetes is a major health concern and diabetes drugs have shown to produce adverse effect and therapeutically inefficacy overtime. This study investigated the effects of dietary effects of Vitex doniana leaves on fasting blood glucose levels in alloxan-induced diabetic rats; and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6321
Geradin Joel Tagne Tueguem, Hermine Tsafack Doungue, Aurelie Dahlia Yemeli Piankeu, Josias Djenguemtar, Michel Pegui Kemtsop, Anne Pascale Nouemsi Kengne & Donatien Gatsing·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the commonest neurodegenerative disease affecting about 33 million of people worldwide, with no efficient cure so far. Many studies have reported oxidative stress (OS) as an important factor involved in AD physiopathology. The imbalance bet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5320
Ramazan Bilgin, Rana Waheed Dahham, Erkan Kozanoğlu, Burak Demir, Didem Arslan, Mehmet Ali Aşık, Çiğdem Çetin & Ersin Akgöllü·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Aims: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and Behçet's disease (BD) are both chronic inflammatory diseases of unknown etiology. It is thought that the development of both diseases is related to several factors such as environmental, genetic predisposition and oxidative stress. To control...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5319
Aim: To identify the phytochemicals present in the methanolic extract of Hernandia peltata Meisn and to assess their potential anti-inflammatory activity using in silico methods. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5318
Sugarcane, a vital commercial crop globally, faces significant challenges due to soil salinity, particularly in India where regions such as Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Rajasthan are notably affected. Salinity impairs sugarcane growth through reduced wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5317
Aim: to assess the levels of some inflammatory markers in malaria parasite-infected subjects attending Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Rivers State University Teaching Hospital a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5316
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5315
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5314
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5313
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5312
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5311
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5309
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5310
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i5308