Acanthus montanus (Acanthaceae), also called Bear Breech or Mountain Thistle, is a medicinal and decorative plant, which grows in shady and damp conditions in tropical West Africa and is reported to be antioxidant. The intoxication of mercury chloride (HgCl2) causes oxidative str...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6458
Aims: Diabetes mellitus affects a greater number of the populace and requires a more reliable and affordable treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of Gongronema latifolium (utazi) leaves through in vitro and in vivo investigations as a possible natura...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6457
Studies were conducted to ascertain the effects of air-frying and deep-frying on the quality, nutritional composition, and sensory evaluations of fish samosa. Sample groups for the experiment were as follows: R1, sample deep-fried; and R2, sample air-fried. The factors determinan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6456
Aims: To determine the prevalence, risk factors and antimicrobial profile of uropathogens among outpatients suspected of urinary tract infections (UTI) at the Regional Annex Hospital of Dschang. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2023 among out...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6455
Herbal cocktails are blends of multiple herbs containing several extracts designed to enhance therapeutic efficacy through synergy, and widely marketed for fertility enhancement. This research investigated the effects of three branded herbal cocktails on reproductive hormones in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6454
Esterases are lipolytic enzymes that use a water-based process known as hydrolysis to separate esters into an acid and an alcohol. Fatty acid esterases were purified through a series of steps, including ammonium sulfate precipitation, ion-exchange chromatography, using size exclu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6453
Because of its physico-chemical characteristics, research studies suggest that foxtail millet has superior nutritional profiles. The seed has bioactive substances with health-promoting qualities and a distinct protein, mineral and fibre composition. The goal of the current explor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6451
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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