The purposes of this study are to determine the effect of Zantac (Ranitidine) drug on sexual hormones (Testosterone and Prolactin), sperm head abnormality, and histopathological activity on albino male mice testes. Two doses of the drug were used: 1000 and 2000 mg/kg, in addition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i130049
Background: Microbial biomass is a valuable resource to the development of sustainable energy. However, the challenge of having an effective media for energy production have adversely affected biotechnological development. This study was aimed at comparing algal biomass produced...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2018/v4i430048
Background: The use of synthetic organic colors has been acknowledged for many years as the most reliable and economical method of restoring some of the food’s original shade to the processed products. However, from the health safety point of view, they are not accepted by consum...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2018/v4i430047
Over the past few years, the utilization of various agricultural residual wastes for the production of bioactive metabolites of industrial significance has been increased under solid-state fermentation in converting waste to wealth. In this context, present investigation presents...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/46079
The aim of this study was to monitor the sanitary quality during the storage of maize grains for 9 months in polypropylene bags containing leaves of Lippia multiflora and Hyptis suaveolens. It was carried out in the villages of Timbé and Soko respectively in the departments of Ka...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35479
This study showed the production of liquid biofertilizer from organic wastes (cassava peels and spent mushroom substrates) using microbial inoculants (Bacillus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Lactobacillus spp. and Aspergillus spp.). The organic wastes were autoclaved and then immersed i...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/45642
Tramadol is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe pains. However, abuse of the drug can have negative impact on other organs and physiological processes. Hence, this study was aimed at determining the histopathological effect of tramadol treatments on the testes of mal...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/46285
Aims: Hibiscus sabdariffa var. sabdariffa (Malvaceae), a shrub locally known as roselle has been valued for its vibrant red colored calyces that are used as food colorant and health drink. Its anthocyanin content has been known to have health promoting effects like antioxidant ac...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/45918
Food waste is a rich source of lingo-cellulosic materials thus providing an intense environment for the growth of cellulolytic bacteria. The present study was conducted to isolate and identify bioactive compound of cellulose degrading bacteria from food waste and their screening...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/43320
Antrodia cinnamomea is an endemic medical mushroom in Taiwan. It is well known that the major effective components in this medical fungus are polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and steroids; it is found only in Taiwan. Its anti-tumour activity remains Current research interest is fo...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/44690