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Smoke Signals: Unraveling the Link between Cigarette Smoking and Serum Liver Markers

Amit Barapatre, Swapnil Hindurao Yadav, Shubhada Girish Vengurlekar, Meeta Piyush Shah, Kalpana Ganesh Kinage, Jyoti Prashant Shardhul & Santosh Shivpal Pathare · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Introduction: Cigarette smoking is a major cause of global mortality and morbidity. It exposes the body to many harmful substances, such as cytotoxic, carcinogenic and free radicals, that can damage various organs. This study aims to investigate the effects of different levels of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3363

Early Blood Gas Analysis in SARS-COV-2 Infected Patients Admitted to SMHS Hospital: A Tertiary Care Hospital in Kashmir

Iqra Farooq, Rafiqa Eachkoti, Amir Mohiuddin & Sabhiya Majid · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Inroduction: Blood gases are a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in blood. These determine the acidity of blood. The blood gas testing is generally used for detecting and monitoring lung and kidney problems. The blood gas testing measures partial pressure of ox...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3362

Exploring Biochemical and Hematological Variations in Malaria Cases: A Retrospective Analysis at a Health Center at Mumbai City India

Sangeeta Ranjane, Shubhada Girish Vengurlekar, Meeta Piyush Shah & Vandana Parag Kambli · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Introduction: In Mumbai, an overpopulated metropolis with tropical conditions, malaria poses a persistent challenge, particularly in damp slum areas. Despite reported declines in death and incidence rates, the city faces a significant burden. Our project focuses on an unusual asp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3361

Comparative In vitro Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Moringa Extract, Clitoria Extract and Coccinia grandis by MTT Assay Using Various Cell Lines

Manisha Chaudhari, Himanshi Trivedi, Shradhdha Sharma, Krunal Solanki & Darpesh Gohel · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Evaluation and development of potent anti-cancer treatments have been a global interest of research due to significant rise in cancer as well as related diseases. Many herbal extracts have shown the potential to be used in the treatment of such diseases. In order to evaluate the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i2360

Formation of Male Sex Tilapia Larvae (Oreochromis niloticus) Using Natural Methyltestosterone Hormone

Atriani, Ardiansyah, Hasniar, Indrayani, Adnan Baiduri & Suryati · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Aims: Obtaining a productive tilapia, by changing the sex of the tilapia larvae into male monosex. This was achieved by determining the effect of the duration of administrating the natural methyltestosterone (MT) hormone on the male sex of tilapia using the Immersion method. Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i2359

Organic wastes of Citrus sinensis Peels- a source of eco-friendly and sustainable bioactive compounds for promoting health

Michael O. Olaitan, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Chiamaka P. Nzebude, Favour N. Ujowundu, Albert O. Ugwu, Favour C. Azuoma & George C. Nwokocha · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

To determine the phytochemicals, radical scavenging and antioxidant potential of orange peel extract. Citrus sinensis were subjected to extraction with ethanol. Gas chromatography (GC) was utilized to determine the phytochemical composition of orange peel extract. Hydrogen peroxi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i2358

Global Impact of Soybean Production: A Review

Muhammad Hamza, Abdul Waheed Basit, Iram Shehzadi, Usman Tufail, Ali Hassan, Tafseer Hussain, Muhammad Usama Siddique & Hafiza Mubeen Hayat · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Soybean is among the most significant crops in the world. Vegetable oil and protein meal both benefit from the use of soybean seeds. Soybean output has increased at the greatest percentage rate of any major crop during the 1970s. The crop is projected to be cultivated on 6% of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i2357

Cytogenetic Toxicity and Infertile Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Cucumis melo Seeds (Cucurbitaceae) in Male Zonocerus variegatus Cell Model (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae)

Ngnaniyyi Abdoul, Seino Richard Akwanjoh & Dongmo Ingrid Tonleu · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Background: The Muskmelon, a variety of Cucumis melo L, is popular in Cameroon for its high nutritional and medicinal values. However, the cytogenotoxic and infertile properties of this species is yet to be evaluated. During this study, phytochemical analysis by colorimetric dosa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i2356

Study of Serum Sodium and Potassium Levels in Senile Cataract Patients Versus Normal Controls at Tertiary Center

Harshal Sahare, Avinash Namdeo Jadhao, Shubhada Girish Vengurlekar & Meeta Piyush Shah · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Aims: Senile cataract is a common eye condition that affects many older people and can lead to blindness if not treated. It is caused by the gradual thickening of the lens of the eye, which reduces the clarity of vision. One of the factors that may contribute to the development o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i1355

Gene Therapy Advancements for Precision Cancer Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa – Nigeria Perspective

Sheudeen Abubakar, A, Ibitoroko George-Opuda, Anthony Augustine U, Ben-Chioma Adline E & Ibioku Elekima · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Recent breakthroughs in gene therapy have ushered in a new era in precision cancer treatment, offering a transformative approach to combating malignancy and high mortality rates. The development of cutting-edge techniques in gene therapy for cancer treatment has led to a more pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i1354

The Scope of Precision Medicine in Management of Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Hypertension

Balaji P A & Smitha R Varne · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

There is an exponential increase in prevalence of diabetes and hypertension worldwide and more so in India, and despite of numerous state and national awareness programs and evidence-based approach in management of these diseases, the burden of mortality and morbidity, instead of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i1353

Obesity as a Predisposing Genetic Factor for Development of Pediatric Hypertension in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria

Nelson Anita Yemi-odae, Unoh Florence Ben, Nsude Linus Odinakachukwu, Edet Brian Enembe & Inyang Daniel Ime · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Aims: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of obesity in children, and to evaluate obesity as a risk factor of hypertension among children obtaining treatment at the University of Calabar teaching hospital. Study Design: the study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i1352

Evaluation of the Influence of oral administration of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Sida acuta on Lipid Profile and Body Weight of Wistar Rats

Ebere Lolly Mbanaso, Elizabeth Obioma Nweke, Dominic Chinedu Ejiofor, Abanni Samson, Iheukwumere Barry Chinedu & Ngwu Ernest Emeka · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Abnormalities in serum lipid profiles play a central role in endothelial functional abnormality which is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis including coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral vascular diseases. Hepatic damage disturbs hepatic functions...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i1351

The Role and Impact of STEM Education on Nigeria's Progress

Esther C. Oyeniran, Bunmi J. Oyeniran, Michael Oyeniran & Emmanuel Oyeniran · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2023

Most people regard advancement as a social change of society that aims to improve the economic, social, and material well-being of most individuals to achieve dominance. This article acknowledges that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education promotes nat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v15i4350

Biochemical and Haematological Changes in Albino Wistar Rats Following Administration of Eleophorbia drupifera Leaves Extract

Aniekanabasi Jonathan Okon · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2023

Different parts of the plant Eleophorbia drupifera have been reportedly used for treatment of various ailments. This study aimed at evaluating the toxicological potential of the leaves of this plant in order to caution or encourage its use in traditional medicine. Water and ethan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v15i4349