Aim: To investigate the effect of Hexane extract of Chromolaena odorata (HECO) on cyanide induced hematotoxicity in male Albino Wistar rats. Methodology: Thirty-five (35) male albino rats weighing between 100g and 150g were distributed randomly into 7 groups of 5 rats each. Group...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230214
Cellulase is one of the most economically important enzyme, which aids in catalyzing cellulolysis, the decomposition of cellulose and other related polysaccharides. So the demand/importance of this enzyme in both domestic and commercial sectors cannot be over emphasized. In this...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230213
Aims: To study the kinetics of crude peroxidase from the rind of watermelon fruit in various assay conditions. Study Design: In vitro enzyme assay. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230212
The synthesis and application of nanoparticles is an important area of research that is gaining attention recently. In this recent project, we report the synthesis of silver nanoparticles, AgNP using aqueous solution of silver nitrate and Gnetum africanum leaf extract (reducing a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230210
Background: Fruits are known as excellent source of mineral and vitamins and may be used to increase rural population food quality. Consuming fruits and vegetables may usually aid in the prevention of chronic and degenerative diseases. Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i230211
Aim: The aim is to evaluate the toxicological profiles of methanol stem bark extract of E. camaldulensis (MSEEC) on Wister albino rats. Methods: Acute toxicity study was conducted according to OECD, 2001. The rats were grouped into six groups of one rat each and were given single...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i130208
Aim: This study was aimed at examining the antimicrobial and wound healing activities of Gardenia aqualla stem bark methanol extract (GASBME) in order to provide scientific basis for its antimicrobial and wound healing properties. Methodology: Preliminary phytochemical screening...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i130207
Aim: This study aims to analyse and characterise the leaf powder of Ficus carica, Ficus exasperata, and Ficus thonningii. Methodology: Ficus carica, Ficus exasperata, and Ficus thonningii leaf powder were analysed quantitatively for proximate, phytochemicals, minerals, and antiox...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i130206
The search for new antibacterial compounds using sources derived from marine biota is interesting to develop, considering that Indonesia has diversity of a very large microorganisms and has the potential to produce antibacterial substances. One of the microbial resources that has...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i130205
Increasing emergence of resistance to antibiotics by pathogenic microorganisms worldwide necessitates the need for finding new antimicrobial agents with minimal resistance and side effects. This study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical content and antimicrobial acti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i130204
Acyl-coenzyme A: cholesterol acyltransferase-1 (ACAT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of cholesteryl esters from cholesterol and fatty acyl-CoA in tissues and the enzyme plays a major role in atherosclerosis and cellular cholesterol homeostasis. The study shows the effect of single nuc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i430203
Aims: Ocimum gratissimum is a medicinal plant that has been traditionally used in the management of many diseases including diabetes mellitus. The aim of this research was to evaluate hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and antioxidant activities of Ocimum gratissimum leaf extracts on di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i430201
Various parts of psidium guajava linn are used in ethnomedicine in controls and treatments of different disorders such as liver, heart, and blood related disorders [11]. This research work investigate qualitative phytochemical composition of ethanol leaf extract of psidium guajav...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i430200
Aim: To isolate, partially purify and characterize lectin from the seeds of Artocarpus species - using ammonium sulphate, gel-filtration and ion exchange chromatography. Methodology: ABO blood groups were screened for the assay of hemagglutinating property with seed lectins of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i430199
Aim: To investigate the effect of the chromatographic fractions of Carica papaya seed on KBrO3 –induced reduction in the activities of renal brush border membrane (BBM) marker enzymes and the changes in activities of some enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism in the kidney of rats....
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i430198