Alchornea laxiflora is used in Ibibio ethnomedicine for the treatment of various diseases such as pains. This work was designed to validate and confirm the ethnomedical use of this plant in the treatment of pain. The ethanol stembark extract of Alchornea laxiflora (141-424 mg/kg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i6470
Background: Heavy metal exposure may manifest as neurological, dermal, immunological, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, hematological, respiratory effects, and cancers. Automobile repairers are workers who are engaged in adjusting, repairing, and overhauling automobiles. Entry of h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i6468
The use of artificial ripening agents in fruit handling has raised growing concerns due to potential health implications and nutrient degradation. Since musa acuminata (banana) is a climacteric fruit, it is usually harvested at pre-climacteric stage and for commercial purposes, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5467
Obesity is a global health concern linked to oxidative stress and kidney dysfunction. Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) peels, typically a waste product, are rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant potential. This study evaluated the protective and antioxidant effects of sweet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5466
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, incurable metabolic disorder caused by the lack of secretion of insulin by the pancreas. Currently, several plants are used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Azanza garckeana, a plant with notable medicinal properties, has been characterized...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5465
The emergence of fungal resistance to antifungal agents is a significant concern, it leads to treatment failure and poor clinical outcomes. Fungal infections pose significant concern to human health, agriculture and the environment. Hence the need for alternative antifungal agent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5464
This study aimed to investigate the role of oxidative stress in the toxicity induced by smoked fish extract in albino rats, with a particular focus on the biochemical markers of oxidative damage. A total of 20 male albino rats, weighing 180–220 g, were divided into four groups: a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5463
This study aimed to evaluate the histopathological effects of smoked fish extract on liver and kidney tissues in albino rats, focusing on the structural damage induced by prolonged exposure to smoked fish contaminants. A total of 20 male albino rats (mean weight: 200 ± 12.5 g) we...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i5462
Allium cepa test was employed to evaluate genotoxic and cytotoxic potentials of cornsilk of Zea mays L. (Poacae), which is traditionally used as a remedy to various ailments. Macroscopic and microscopic analyses were carried out on Allium cepa root meristem cells exposed to corns...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i4461
Vitamin D, a secosteroid hormone synthesized in the skin via UVB exposure or obtained from dietary sources, is critical in numerous physiological processes. Its metabolism involves hepatic hydroxylation to 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], the main circulating form, followed by rena...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i4460
Nanopore sequencing represents a paradigm shift in how we read and interpret the genetic and epigenetic information of living organisms. Unlike traditional sequencing methods that rely on amplification and fragmentation, nanopore sequencing enables the direct, real-time analysis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i4459
U.M. Okezie, C.I. Chimezie, N.J. Okonkwo-Uzor, V.U. Chigozie, O.G. Tochukwu, I.N. Okpoli, M.G.U. Nwaneri, J. E. Achilonu, O.B. Ifeagwu, C.J. Ikem, C.C. Onwuzuligbo & S.H. Buzugbe·Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology·2025
Microbial chemodiversity of bioactive secondary metabolites remains largely unexplored for use as new antimicrobial agents. Current advances employed to exploit this plethora of bioactive compounds from microbes are focused on the stimulation of physiological processes that induc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i4458
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a significant gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, imposing substantial burden on individuals, healthcare systems and economies. The available treatment options are not devoid of attendant sequalae. The search for less...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i4457
This review aims to examine the use of Mitracarpus scaber and Ageratum conyzoides in the traditional management of eczema in Nigeria, with an emphasis on their bioactive compounds. Various medicinal plants are used globally in the treatment of different skin diseases such as ecze...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i4456
Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the proximate and mineral composition and identify bioactive compounds in the methanol leaf extract of Anthocleista vogelii using gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometer (GC-MS analysis), with a focus on its potential antioxidant, antimicrobial...
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