Maryann Nonye Nwafor, Ikimi Charles German, Emenike Benjamin Amadi, Abba Babandi, Asadu Chidinma Lilian & Whyte Jim Alalibo·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2023
Hyperlipidemia is the most prevalent indicator for susceptibility to atherosclerotic heart diseases. The present study investigated the hypolipidemic potential of Mangifera haden, Mangifera pirie and combined extracts of Mangifera haden and Mangifera pirie seeds in Triton X-100 i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3265
Aim: This study investigated the effect of soursop pulp and onion bulb juice samples on body weight, prostate weight (PW), percentage prostate increase inhibition (PPII), dihydrotestosterone (DHT), testosterone (T), prolactin and PSA levels in testosterone and oestradiol-induced...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3264
N. U. Asiriuwa, I. O. Akpose, E. A. Okogbenin, O. B. Imoisi, D. C. Onyia, T. Okunwaye, I. L. Gold, J. U. Obibuzor & H. Anemene·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2023
The deficit in the supply of palm oil in Nigeria over the years has been met in part through smuggling of the product from different sources into the Nigerian market by marketers of which some of the products have been reported to be adulterated with azo dyes. The aim of this stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3263
Ugwu Obiora Celestine, Asogwa Felix Keneolisa, Ukpabi-Ugo Jacinta Chigozie, Asadu Chidimma Lilian, Ali Ibeabuchi Jude, Okonkwo Raymond Maduabuchi, Ugwoke Faith Ifeanyi, Offiah Raymond Ogbonna, Obasi Uchenna Emmanuel & Anosike Chioma Assumpta·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2023
Background: The body uses inflammation as a defence mechanism to eliminate harmful stimuli like germs, damaged cells, or irritants and to initiate the healing process. However, the ongoing discovery of several medicinal plants and the testing of their bioactivity to produce infor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3260
Kadiatou Tata Traoré, Nogma Ernest Sombie, Nouhoun Nignan, Gilchrist A. L. Boly, Leïla M. E. W. Kabré, Adjaratou Coulibaly, Constantin Boladé Atchadé, Salfo Ouédraogo, André Tibiri, Sylvin Ouédraogo & Noufou Ouedraogo·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2023
Aims: Herbal remedies are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activities of the aqueous extracts of the bark of the trunk of 10 medicinal plants used in traditional medicine for the management of hepa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3261
Diabetes is a frequent metabolic complaint associated with increasing blood sugar levels, it also has a connection to long- term vascular problems that can damage blood vessels, urinary tract, sight, and neurons. By adding amino acid breakdown and ultimately accumulating complex...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3262
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the ameliorative efficacy of combined betel and tea tree essential oil-incorporated cream on DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in BALB/c mice. Methodology: cream formulation containing blended betel essential oil (1%) and tea tree...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3259
Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the CO2 absorbent (NaOH) affected Spirulina sp. medium culture to verify growth rate, CO2 fixation ability and biomass production from S. platensis using the Zarrouk medium. Methodology: Cyanobacterium Spirulina sp. was cultured with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3257
Prosopis africana is a perennial leguminous plant in the genus Prosopis. The seeds are used as food condiment. This study was aimed at evaluating the phytochemical, proximate, vitamin and anti-nutrient compositions of aqueous extract of fermented seeds of Prosopis africana. The a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3256
Aims: This study was aimed to estimate serum minerals level (calcium, zinc, phosphorus), total protein and liver enzymes (ALT and AST) in patients taking HAART at Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nasarawa state. Nigeria. Study design: This study engaged a cross-sectional study desig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3255