Djite Moustapha, Barry Nene Kesso Oumou, Kandji Pape Matar, Sagne René Ngor, Ndour El Hadji Malick, Gueye-Tall Fatou, Thioune Ndeye Marieme, T. Sagna-Bassene Helene Ange, Coly-Gueye Najah Fatou, Doupa Dominique, Ndiaye-Diallo Rokhaya, Ndour-Mbaye Maimouna, Cisse Aynina, Diop Pape Amadou, Lopez-Sall Philomène & Gueye Papa Madieye·Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology·2020
Aims: The objective of our study was to evaluate the lipid profile and the plasma atherogenicity index obtained from the log (TG / HDL-c) in diabetics patients. Study Design: This is a comparative and analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: MARC SANKALE Centre at t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i330132
The effect of air, sun, and oven drying methods on scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) and the organic and dietary elemental composition of its leaves was evaluated using standard analytical procedures. Drying increased significantly and the concentration of organic constituents eval...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i330131
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common endocrine disorder of human. However, the anti-diabetic activity of protein isolates from fermented plants seed for DM remains enigmatic. The prevalence of diabetes in Africa is exponentially increasing with more deaths occurring directly...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i330130
Aims: To determine the effect of the addition of sweet orange essential oil to the extender (tris yolk extender without the addition of antibiotics/antibacterial) to total bacteria Boer Buck frozen semen. Study Design: Randomized Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: Sample:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i330129
Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical widely used in the manufacture of polycarbonates (PCs), epoxy resins, and other polymeric materials. In this study the toxicity of different doses of oral bisphenol A to wistar rats was investigated. bisphenol A was given to rats at 2.5, 5, 1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i430135
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of A. marginata mucin on the gastric secretions and body weight of wistar rats induced with gastric ulcer. Thirty (30) adult male wistar rats were divided into six groups of five rats each. Group I (normal control) was administe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i230128
Characterization of fats and oils is important in assessing their potential economic uses. This study was carried out to determine and compare the physicochemical characteristics of a commercial oil and solvent extracted oil from the kernels of calabash seeds (Lagenaria siceraria...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i230127
Aim: This research investigated the anti-malarial and antibacterial activities of stem bark methanol extract of Frankincense tree and Kenaf leaves extract on Plasmodium falciparum parasite and against five clinically significant bacteria. Study Design: Laboratory-experimental des...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i230126
Proteins are macromolecules made up of many amino acids that linked together by peptide bond to make a protein molecule. The sequence and the number of amino acids determines each protein unique structure and specific function. Proteins play a vital role in living systems and pla...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i230125
Aim: The study aimed at assessing the LD50, fecundity and locomotor effects of Ximenia americana L in Drosophila melanogaster. Study Design: The study was an experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was done in the drosophila laboratory, Africa Centre of Excell...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i230123
Introduction: Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is considered to be an important and effective medicinal plant in folklore remedies where it has been applied as an alternative therapy for the treatment of various ailments. Aim: The present study aims to determine the effects of Cnidoscol...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i130120
Aim: This study focused on the phytochemical screening of aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic leaf extracts on the species Morus mesozygia linn. Study Design: This study was a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at the Plant Anatomy and Ph...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i130119
A. I. Yaradua, A. J. Alhassan, M. K. Atiku, M. A. Wudil, K. I. Matazu, A. Nasir, Z. A. Suleiman, F. Usman, L. Shuaibu, A. Idi, I. U. Muhammad, Y. K. Bello, M. Alkali, S. Sule & A. A. Yaradua·Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology·2020
Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is a term that describe the presence of conditions that increase an individual risk for heart disease and other disorders such as diabetes and stroke, and its occurrence is in the rise in residents of North-Western Nigeria, The aim of this study was to inv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i130118
Aims: The present study aimed at assessing the toxicity effects of phone battery wastes on aquatic and terrestrial bioindicators. Study Design: Five treatments and the controls designs designated as 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 100%, CTRL and 1 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg, 5 mg/k...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i130117
Aims: To assess the effect of G. kola ethanol seed extract on CCl4-induced liver toxicity in albino rats. The qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis of the extract was carried out. Study Design: Randomized block design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Bioc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v5i130116