The leaching of harmful chemicals from conventional plastics food packaging, into foods and their gradual accumulation in the living systems, has intensified concerns the use of plastics and its waste management control protocol. Their environmental persistence poses serious rick...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3488
The utilization of conventional edible starch sources as raw materials for biodegradable film matrices has generated food insecurity concerns and conflicts between food supply and industrial sector. Therefore, this research work attempted to harness the potential of agro-industri...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3487
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both, with rising global burden. Phytochemical screening is an important aspect of medicinal plant research because it helps t...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3486
Background: The mechanism of diabetes mellitus involves oxidative stress, which damages cells, tissues, and organs and predisposes affected individuals to complications such as nephropathy, hepatotoxicity, and cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, combining therapeutic agents th...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3485
Water pipe tobacco smoking, commonly known as shisha or hookah, has gained increasing popularity, particularly among females, despite growing evidence of its adverse health effects. This study investigated the hepato-renal consequences and oxidative stress response of female Wist...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2484
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are compounds that regulate plant growth and development and are used in agriculture to enhance productivity and stress tolerance. Major classes include auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins. However, improper use of PGRs can pose toxicological risks...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2483
Background: The study is a systematic review focusing on the tartrazine and carmoisine toxicity on renal, hepatic, pancreatic, glucose metabolism, and haematological indices in albino rats. Method: We systematically reviewed studies published using keywords and short medical term...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2482
This study aimed to assess the innovativeness, risk orientation and information source utilization of paddy growers regarding the recommended biofertilizer practices in selected six villages at Gudiyattam taluk in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu. The sample size of 120 was determi...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2481
Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of different organic substrates on oxidative stress and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the earthworm Perionyx excavatus, with particular emphasis on biochemical responses, antioxidant enzyme activities, oxidative damage bi...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2480
Obesity is one of the major health challenges in the globe. Azadirachta indica leaf has demonstrated various biological activities such as antioxidant, antipyretic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimalarial activities e.t.c. This study aimed to evaluate the...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2479
Uzoefuna Casmir Chima, Agu Francis Uchenna, Egharevba Jovita, Ani Celestine Okafor, Ejim Nnamdi Ferdinand, Nnachi Ifenna Salvator, Agbor Joseph Ikenna & Nweke Luke Maduka·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Background: Inflammation is a protective biological response to harmful stimuli but may cause tissue damage when excessive or prolonged. Carrageenan-induced inflammation is a widely used experimental model for studying anti-inflammatory agents. Plant-based resveratrol, a natural...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2478
Leaves of plants, especially soursop (Annona muricata), have been widely exploited for feed formulation, functional food, and medicinal purposes owing to their rich supply of phytochemicals and natural antioxidants. This study was aimed at investigating the phytochemical constitu...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2477
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus, as well as therapeutic limitations with the available standard treatment options, necessitated the investigation of G. latifolium and O. strictum, two locally recognized herbal plants, as an alternative source of treatment. Acute toxicity test for...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2475
Pontederia crassipes Mart., commonly known as water hyacinth, is a free-floating, invasive, perennial aquatic plant widely distributed in freshwater ecosystems across tropical and subtropical regions. It has gained scientific attention for its rich phytochemical profile and poten...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2476
Background and Aims: Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), a plant in the Malvaceae family, contains a number of secondary metabolites with antioxidant qualities, such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and steroids. This study aims to determine the total phenolic content and antioxidan...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i1474