Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) often causes renal dysfunction, which may progress to chronic kidney disease. The aim of the study was to assess the renal function of T2DM patients receiving treatment in referral hospitals in Enugu metropolis by measuring their seru...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6452
Background: This study evaluated lipid accumulation product index (LAPi), visceral adiposity index (VAI), and atherogenic risk indices in diabetics in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A total of 300 subjects comprising 150 diabetic subjects (tests) and 150 non-diabe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6450
PHILIP-ATTAH Mary Tejumade, Obembe Olusola Michael, ADEWOYE Bolajoko Bolarinwa, AKINBULUMA Mobolade Dele & OMOTOSO Olumuyiwa Temitope·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
The bioactive compounds in Anthocleista djalonensis stem bark and Uvaria chamae root bark, through the standard procedures of phytochemical analysis and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, were investigated for 30 days at the Science Technology Laboratory, Ibad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6449
Aims: To analyze the polysaccharide property of capsular portion belongs to the incidiosa yeast, Cryptococcus neoformans. Discussion: Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungal pathogen that is acquired by human and animal hosts through inhalation of environmental infecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6448
Aims: This study investigated the comparative in vivo sub-acute toxicity and biochemical effects of ethanol extracts of A. heterophyllus (stembark, leaf, and pulp) in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)-induced Wistar albino rats. Methodology: A total of fifty-five male rats were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6446
Okey-Orji V. N, Ngwai Y. B, Nkene I. H, Asogwa, I. S, Usman, T. F, Fagbola, O. F, Akyala, I. A, Igbawua I. N, Galleh, R. P, Tama, S. C, Abdulmumin R. I, Aremu, O. K & Simon, O. A·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Aims: This study is aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial activity of biosynthesized silver-nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Mentha arvensis and Syzygium aromaticum and its combinations with cefotaxime and levofloxacin. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6447
Aims: To find out the effect of microbes mediated organic production modules on the yield and quality of khasi mandarin. Study Design: Randomised Complete Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: The present field experiment was carried out at Pangna Gaon, Margherita, Tinsukia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6445
Amarachi, Chidinma Chikezie, Okereke, Chukwuma Stanley, Nosiri, Chidi Ijeoma, Aaron, Friday Chinomso, Chibuike, Valentine Edom, Udochukwu, Stanley Alugbuo, Okore, Finian Uchenna & Iwuchukwu, Bruno Obinna·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Medicinal plant serves as a natural source of antioxidants that protect against oxidative stress and related pathologies. Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) is a medicinal plant that is known to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties due to their rich phytoche...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6444
Joshua C. Ezema, Opeyemi D. Omoleye, Joshua O. Kanwanye, Sunday C. Chukwudoruo, Kizito M.E. Iheanacho, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Favour N. Ujowundu, Linus O. Agwu, Viola A. Onwuliri & Kingsley O. Obasi·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
This research investigated the bioactive compounds of Zingiber officinale (ginger), Allium sativum (garlic) and Curcuma longa (turmeric) and the combinatorial capacity of the extracts to chelate ferrous (Fe2+) ions. Phytochemicals were determined using gas chromatography-flame io...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6443
Victor C. Ihebom, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Callistus I. Iheme, Favour N, Ujowundu, Christopher O. Echereobia, Ngozi U. Nwogwugwu, Adaeze A. Nwakaudu, Margaret N. Ibe, Raymond C. Ibeh, Linus O. Agwu, Kingsley U. Obasi & Emmanuel C. Okwara·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
This study was conceived to improve the preservation of cowpea grains by eliminating the destruction of cowpea grains by cowpea weevils (Callosohruchus maculates) and to eliminate the detrimental effect of synthetic pesticide on the environment. This study evaluated the proximate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6442
The lipid profile includes measurements such as total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Alterations in these parameters are strongly associated with conditions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5441
Abdulkarim Abuzaid Hamza, Sambo Ponfa, Murtala Ya’u, Salihu Ibrahim, Yahuza Gimba Muhammad, Muazu Alkali Adamu, Dungum Domnan, Alhassan Jibrin & Affiong Bassey Nsa·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Diabetes mellitus, a global metabolic disorder arising from issues with insulin secretion or action, has led to the exploration of plant-derived products for safe and effective antidiabetic solutions. Hyphaene thebaica, a desert palm native to the Nile Valley, sub-Saharan Africa,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5439
Chioma Juliet Ejiofor, Adamma Angela Emejulu, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Chibuike Valentine Edom, Muhammad Tasi'u Uba & Nnenna Chinenyenwa Osuji-kalu·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Background: Scientific investigation supporting the use of various African plant species for the management of diseases, including neurological disease is currently ongoing. Plant-based antioxidants have recently received a lot of attention because of their purported positive imp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5440
Solanum aethiopicum (African garden egg) is a tropical vegetable commonly consumed in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, traditionally used not only as food but also in folk medicine for the management of chronic ailments such as diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the phyt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5437
Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Ngozichukwuka Immaculata Achara, Nma Helen Ifedilichukwu, Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne & Miracle Oluebubechukwu Mbidom.·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Introduction: Carica papaya commonly known as pawpaw is a rich medicinal plant with high nutritional value. This study focused on assessing the phytochemical composition, proximate analysis, and in vitro antioxidant activities of the leaves of Carica papaya to unravel its potenti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5438