Cucurbita moschata is an edible member of the family Cucurbitaceae. The plant is commonly observed showing typical virus-like symptoms during the growing season in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A total of 7 leaf samples showing typical virus-like symptoms were collected from C. mosch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i6379
The effect of aqueous extract of Irvingia wombolu seeds on lipid profile and atherogenic indices in hyperlipidemic wistar rats was evaluated. Forty five (45) wistar rats were grouped into five groups of nine rats each. The animals were allowed seven days acclimatization period. G...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i6378
Young seedlings of five tea clones under cultivation (318, 236, 68, BB35, and 143) and five from the germplasm), were collected from the Kakara Highland tea Plantations, Mambila Plateau, Taraba State. Seedlings were planted in fifty sample boxes to enable the seedlings to be esta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i6377
Background: Chronic inflammation, a factor for high mortality, persists throughout the pregnancy period of women living with human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Aim: To determine whether pregnancy alone or the combined effects of HIV and pregnancy are the sources of the inflammat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i5376
Mammea africana, a medicinal plant, used in ethnomedicine for the treatment of malaria, diabetes, poisoning and inflammatory diseases was investigated for cytotoxic and genotoxic effects on the root meristem cells of Allium cepa. Onion bulbs were exposed to 2.5 mg/mL, 5mg/mL, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i5374
Benzo [a] pyrene is the main representative of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and has been repeatedly found in the air, surface water, soil, and sediments. Human exposure to Benzo [a] pyrene is therefore common. Benzo (a) pyrane (BaP) which is mainly presented in newspaper ink...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i5375
Aims: This study investigated the antimicrobial resistance profile and extended spectrum beta-lactamase resistance genes in Escherichia coli of from urine of patients sourced from General Hospital, Karshi, Abuja, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i5373
Cancer, a multifactorial disorder, arises due to defect in genetic makeup and exposure to unfavourable environmental conditions. Oral cancer, a life-threatening cancer worldwide, arises in the oral cavity due to ill-habits such as tobacco smoking and chewing. Monitoring body weig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i5372
Background: Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) represent a valuable and versatile cell type derived from the umbilical cord tissue of newborns. These cells exhibit diverse characteristics, including multipotent differentiation potential and low immunogenicity....
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4371
The present study reports experimental data on substrate specificity and some properties of the extracellular enzyme with oxidase activity isolated from the mycelium of the higher fungus Neonothopanus nambi IBSO 2391 by treating the biomass with \(\beta\) -glucosidase. Gel-filtra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4369
Plant viruses pose significant threats to agricultural productivity and food security worldwide. This article explores various management strategies employed to overcome the impact of plant viruses on crops, with a focus on enhancing crop health and productivity. It underscores t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4368
Heinsia crinata (Afzel.) G. Taylor (Rubiaceae), Justicia insularis T. Anderson (Acanthaceae family) and Lasianthera africana. P.Beav (Stemonuraceae), which are used as vegetables in the preparation of soups and as medicine traditionally to treat various diseases by the Ibibios w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4367
Aims: This study aimed to estimate the occurrence of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) in ready-to-eat street foods. Study Design: It's a prospective study Place and Duration of Study: foods samples were collected from February 2016 to June 2017 from street ve...
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This study evaluated the effect of ethanol extract of Persea americana pulp on caffeine induced testicular damage on male wistar rats. Fifty-four (54) mature male rats were used, they were divided into six (6) groups of nine (9) rats. Group 1 was not induced with caffeine, Group...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3365
Background: Every day, humans come into contact with heavy metals in the environment. These metals are widespread throughout the world and are known to affect and create specific biological changes that may be detrimental to the body. Auto mechanics are known to come in contact w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3364