Nnamdi J. Chinonso, Ubuo K. Amah, Onuegbu J. Anaelechi, Okeke C. Stellarmaris, Oti D. Chukwudi, Iwuagwu G. Obioma, Ikechukwu S. Nwaisaac & Ahams E. Chika·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2023
Background: Obesity is one of the characteristics of metabolic disorders, it has been linked to cardiovascular diseases. Remnant cholesterol has been proposed to be a link between obesity and coronary heart disease, thus a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i3235
Introduction: Nano science and nano biotechnology provided enormous opportunities for exploring the bactericidal and fungicidal activities. Since ancient times, silver was known for its anti-bacterial effects and for centuries it has been used for prevention and control of dispar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i3234
This work investigated the possible effects of the administration of artemether-lumefantrine Ciprofloxacin, and their combinations on haematological parameters and cardiac biomarkers of adult male Wistar rats. A total of 20 rats were used for this study, the rats were divided int...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i2233
E. A. Okogbenin, N. U. Asiriuwa, B. O. Imoisi, D. C. Onyia, T. Okunwaye, V. Ezoguan, I. L. Gold, J. U. Obibuzor, H. Anemene, O. I. Akpose & E. E. Osawaru·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2023
The deleterious effect of consuming azo dye adulterants in palm oil is well documented including cancer. The presence of Sudan-III dye in palm oil cannot be detected by mere visual inspection. This study was aimed at developing a simple, cheap and convenient protocol for detectio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i2232
Cardiomyopathy is one of the significant complications of diabetes mellitus. Hyperglycemia plays a central role in the pathogenesis of diabetic cardiomyopathy. The aqueous stem bark extract of Pterocarpus erinaceus was investigated for its phytochemical constituents, its effects...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i2231
Introduction: Persea americana seeds have been used in ethnomedicine as a potent remedy for putative health conditions such as muscular and menstrual pains, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anaemia, insomnia, hyperlipidaemia, diarrhoea, dysentery, gastric and peptic ulcers. Aim:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i2228
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose, which over time leads to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. This present study investigated the potential of Pterocarpus erinaceus aqueous stem bark extr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i2230
Ebenezer Morayo Ale, Steve Osagie Asuelimen, Victoria Ifeoluwa Ayo, Olanrewaju Roland Akinseye, David Chinonso Anih, Bilyaminu Habibu & Siman Rambo Samaila·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2023
Daniellia oliveri is one of the most extensively utilized medicinal plants in Nigeria and some West African countries for the treatment of various ailments. In the present study, the GC-MS profiles and effect of ethanolic extracts of stem bark and leaves of Daniellia oliveri on l...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i1227
Background: Human fertility control (family planning) is among the major approaches through which unwanted pregnancy can be curbed. Hence, utilization of medicinal herbs in the development and formulation of products, as an alternative to conventional drugs, is one of the method...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i1226
Objective: Our aim in this study; is to determine zinc, copper and copper/zinc ratios in third-trimester pregnant women with a new laboratory method. Methods: In this research conducted on 59 pregnant women in the last trimester, Those diagnosed with preeclampsia, preterm birth,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i1225
Cellulolytic fungi have shown potential applications in various industries such as pulp and paper, agriculture, biofuel production, and textile. The purpose of this is study to isolate, screen and identify cellulolytic fungi from palm. Twenty (20) fungi strains were isolated and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i1224
Aims: This research investigated the curative effects of Moringa oleifera (MO), Treculia africana (T.A.), and Albizzia chevalieri (A.C.) plant extracts on the liver function indices in Alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Albino rats were grouped into five (5) main groups...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i1223
Ethiopia is one of the developing countries with a high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies and protein-energy malnutrition. Vitamin A is one of the most versatile vitamins with roles in various functions such as vision, immune defense, maintenance of body linings and skin....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4221
Herbal remedies have been used for the treatment of various diseases as they contain phytochemicals with useful pharmacological activities. The plant Stachytarpheta angustifolia has been used traditionally as anti-ulcer, anti-diarrhoea, anti-hypertensive, anti-fever, anti-helmint...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4222
Claude Ruphin Mougoue Deumeni, André Perfusion Amang, Céline Nguefeu Nkenfou, Roméo Georges Bonsou Fosin, Augustin Notedji, Roland Tchuenteu Tchuenguem, Gaël Tchokomeni Siwe, Jules-Roger Kuiate, Pierre Watcho & Paul Vernyuy Tan·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Objective: The present study aimed at investigating the acute toxicity, the ex-vivo antispasmodic potential of aqueous and ethanolic Rumex bequaertii leaves extracts in isolated ileum fragment and antimicrobial activity of Rumex bequaertii ethanolic leaves extract in animal model...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4217