Hyperbilirubinemia is a medical disorder characterized by elevated blood levels of bilirubin, which can cause jaundice, or a yellowing of the skin, sclera, and nails. A condition known as hyperbilirubinemia frequently affects babies. Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia patients are manag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i1276
Aims: The goal of the investigation is to verify the anti-diarrhoeal properties of bambara groundnut seed condiment. Study Design: The study involved thirty male Wistar rats divided into five groups. Rats in groups 2, 3, and 4 received different dosages of the methanol extract o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i1275
The objective of this investigations was to evaluate in Vitro anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, thrombolytic, membrane stabilizing, antifungal and cytotoxic activities from the methanolic leaf extract of Polyscias scutellaria. Primary evaluation of methanolic extract of Polyscia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i1274
Timloh Fakdul, Shangshikmwa K. Gaknung, Mercy O. Simon, Nelson J. Nwankwo, Joel Paul, Hafsat S. Jagab, Daniel G. ThankGod, Dinci T. Davou, Mary M. Mankilik, Richard J. Kutshik, Bitrus Yakubu & Ishaya Y. Longdet·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Background: Malaria remains a significant health threat globally, with Plasmodium falciparum being the predominant and lethal parasite in Africa. Nigeria is still faced with ongoing cases of asymptomatic malaria, hindering effective control measures. Aim: The aim was to generate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i1273
Aim: Evaluate the acute toxicity effect of bonny light crude oil on histopathological and biochemical disrupting effects on cardiac and hepatocellular tissues. Oil spills, gas flaring, natural seeps, industrial discharge, and the destruction of ecosystems have led to ecological d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i1272
Introduction: The term phytochemicals are plant-produced chemicals that are generated by primary or secondary metabolism. These are chemicals of plant origin. They have biological activity. The plant Cestrum nocturnum has great medicinal value. The phytochemicals such as proteins...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i4271
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings differing in boron tolerance were grown in hydroponics containing varying boron concentration. (as boric acid) for 8 days. Yoshida Nutrient Solution (Yoshida et al.1976) served as control, whereas 0.5 mM boron (moderately toxic) and 1.5 mM boron (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i4269
AIM: The purpose of this study was to explore the possible mechanisms through which Trachyspermum ammi may be beneficial in managing diabetes by in vitro methods and to predict the potential bioactive constituent/s responsible for its anti-diabetic activity through in silico dock...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i4268
Scientific interest in the search for natural antioxidants (secondary metabolites) in medicinal plants has increased considerably in recent years, as free radicals are at the root of many diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity of aqueous and hydr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i4267
Natural products are the good source of natural antioxidants. Nāgarādi panchakaya is a well-known poly-herbal formula prescribed specially for upper respiratory tract diseases by Sri Lankan Ayurveda medical practitioners. The name implies that it contains five herbal ingredients...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i4266