Mentha piperita (peppermint) is a widely used medicinal plant known for its therapeutic properties, yet its neurobiological and toxicological safety profile remains under-explored in animal models. This study investigates the phytochemical constituents, elemental composition, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i2163
Abdoul Aziz Ardaly Djibo, Gyar Silas Dogara, Abdourahmane Yacouba, Alhousseini, Daouda, Inouss Issa Ali, Ounoussa Tapha, Pascal D Sedor, Ruth Fassema & Mounkaila Boutchi·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering·2025
Aims: C. albicans infection is one of the most frequent mycoses among HIV-positive women, posing a serious health risk and significant economic burden for its management. The aim of this study was to genotype and assess the fluconazole susceptibility of C. albicans in women infec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i2164
Methionine is a crucial essential amino acid for fish, serving as the first limiting amino acid in many commercial aquafeeds. It plays a vital role in protein biosynthesis, acts as a methyl group donor in key metabolic pathways, and supports the synthesis of enzymes, hormones, an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i2162
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) flour to commercial feed on the colour brightness of barbir fish (Puntius conchonius), as well as to determine the optimal supplementation dose for maximum colour enhancement. The experiment was conduc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i1161
Introduction: The first line treatment of uncomplicated malaria (ACT) is under threat due to evolution of drug-resistant P. falcifarum species. Five amino acid on pfk13 propeller domain has been established to account for ACT resistance alongside candidate mutations in some Asian...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i1160
Background: Herpes virus infected periodontal sites tend to show tissue breakdown more frequently than herpes virus free sites, and this active infection is associated with increased risk of progressive periodontal disease, Herpes viruses can reduce the host defense system via in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i1159
Aim: To assess the effects of occupational exposure to heavy metals on oxidative DNA damage in some artisans in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Automobile workshops, welding workshops, and painting workshops,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i1158
Amylase are enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds present in starch to release simple sugars and produce different monomeric products. Microbial amylase are essential enzymes compared with animals and plants amylases in industrial applications. Thus, in Eastern...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i1157
Although the main objective of drugs is to improve the person's health, not all people present the same response since it can be exacerbated, adequate, or absent. This variability is associated with gender, age, lifestyle, and therapeutic adherence. Pharmacogenomics studies the g...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i1156
With the increasing prevalence of diabetes and the side effects associated with chemical medications, exploring non-pharmacological treatments is of significant interest. Vernonia amygdalina and Irvingia gabonensis are among the widely used medicinal herbs. This study compares th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2024/v7i2155
Stone fruit trees occupy about 17% of the total area of permanent crops. Myrobalan 29/C (Prunus cerasifera.) and GF677 (a natural hybrid of peach and almond) rootstocks, are attracting attention in Lebanese agriculture due to their diverse agricultural characteristics. Traditiona...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2024/v7i2154
As the global incidence of diabetes continues to rise, and with the limitations of existing therapeutic options, exploring alternative plant-based treatments becomes imperative. This study investigates the antidiabetic potential of the aqueous leaf extract of Anacardium occidenta...
Fish comprise slightly more than half of all vertebrates, with India accounting for 7.7% of the world’s fish variety. Because of their great diversity and phenotypic flexibility, it can occasionally be challenging to identify them only based on morphological features in their var...
Aim: Identification of resistance pattern in some clinical isolates from Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional and descriptive study design were utilized in this study. Place and Duration of Study: Niger Delta University Teach...
Aim: This study aim to investigate the phytochemical profiles of the leaves of Chromolaena odorata and evaluate the effects of its ethanolic extracts on hematological parameters in phenylhydrazine-induced anemia in albino rats. Study Design: A controlled laboratory experiment was...