This manuscript reports for the first time synthesis of sulfur nanoparticles prepared from thiosulphatepentahydrate ( ) using either oxalic acid alone ( ), or mixture of oxalic acid and aqueous solution of Ocimum gratissimum ( ). The synthesized sulfur nanoparticles were obtained...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430151
Antibiotics have been reported to produce varied degree of toxicity to different organs and systems. Thus, the present study investigated the effect of Norbactin on the lipid profile of the cardiovascular system of Albino rats. The research was performed on 20 adult male Albino r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430150
Aims: To evaluate the antioxidant capacity and the polyphenolic content of commonly consumed egg plant varieties and spinach varieties in Sri Lanka, in order to screen the potential for utilizing them in developing of functional food products. Study Design: Complete randomized de...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430149
The chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) are increasing throughout the populations and the burden of diseases is rising globally. Epidemiological evidences supports claim that intake of foods with certain health benefits and reducing the risk of NCDs are having positive corr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430148
Ude Tochukwu, Meludu Samuel Chukwuemeka, Dioka Chudi Emmanuel, Chikezie Onyebuchi Desmond, Awalu Chimezie Joseph & Ibekailo Sylvester Nnaemeka·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2020
The effects of Kerosene, gasoline, and liquefied petroleum gas and biomass fuel exposure on biomarkers of kidney and liver were investigated in male wistar rats. Fifty adult male wistar rats were randomly assigned to five groups of ten animals each. Rats in group A served as cont...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430147
Aims: To evaluate the effect of palm-wine administration on liver function, antioxidant parameters and body weights in albino rats. Study Design: Randomized block design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Nasarawa State Univ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430146
Obou Constantin Okou, Djako Sosthène Thierry Akré, Gomé Michel Bleu, Assandé Francis Ehounou & Alain Dit Philippe Bidié·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2020
The biochemical assessment in animals is of capital interest to define the diagnosis of many diseases. The variation of biochemical parameters (urea, glycemia, creatinemia, transaminases: GPT and GOT, total cholesterol, HDL-c, LDL-c, triglycerides and total lipids) is an indicato...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430145
The study was carried out to investigate the protective effects of bi-herbal formulation of aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Gongronema latifolium against gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity and liver injury in rats. Forty (n=40) male Wistar albino rats were procured and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430144
Honey is one of the historical natural products produced by honey bees. Humans used it as medicine and protection against some infectious diseases, a honey quale is dependent in its classification of the honey bee. The most famous accomplished honey bees in the world are Africani...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i330142
Feudjio Ndemanou Yolande, Mouokeu Raymond Simplice, Kamtchueng Monique Odette, Teboukeu Gires, Kodjio Norbert, Ndonkou Jinette & Tume B. Christopher·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2020
Consumption of diets rich in fruits and vegetables bring substantial health benefits. Spondias cytherea is a plant belonging to the family of Anacardiaceae, the fruits are highly consumed in Cameroon and commonly known as “kassimango”. In this work, the antioxidant and cytotoxic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430143
Aim: This study was aimed at investigating the effect of methanol extract of Napoleonae imperialis leaves against methotrexate renal histology in albino rats. Methodology: Thirty (30) male albino rats of mean weight 130 g were used for this study. The animals for the study were g...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i330141
Plant extracts that have antioxidant activities show promising effect in the management of many diseases initiated by oxidative stress. The present study evaluates the phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant potentials of methanol extract of Duranta erecta leaves. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i330140
In this study, the nutritional and chemical contents of the stem bark of Cissus populnea were determined. The analyses were carried out using standard methods. The proximate analyses showed that the sample contains crude protein (1.49±0.02%), crude fibre (22.13±0.62%), crude fat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i330139
This study was aimed at investigating the effect of the aqueous extracts of Khaya grandifoliola stem bark on some disaccharidases (lactase and sucrase) in diet-induced anemia in weanling rats. Weanling rats of 21 days old were maintained on iron-deficient diets for four weeks to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i330138
Aims: Lead is well known environmental pollutant, which can cause toxic effects in multiple organ systems. Lead originates from various industrial and/or household sources, and enters the body through food and fluid intakes, as well as by inhalation. No sufficient information pre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i230137