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Antimicrobial Textiles: Innovations, Challenges and Applications for Health and Hygiene

Bindu Kumari, Nisha Arya, Neeta & Pratishtha Verma · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Antimicrobial textiles have emerged as a key innovation in improving hygiene, health protection, and safety across various sectors, including healthcare, personal hygiene, food packaging, and industrial applications. These textiles are treated with antimicrobial agents, such as s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i2364

Copper to Zinc Ratio in Hypertensive Subjects in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Kemzi Nosike Elechi-Amadi & Ojoye Ngoye Briggs · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Hypertension is a serious medical condition that is increasingly affecting an increasing number of individuals globally. This study investigated the levels of copper and zinc, and the copper/zinc ratio among hypertensive subjects in Port Harcourt. A total of 200 subjects, aged be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i2363

Variation in Total Sugar and Soluble Protein Contents during Ripening of Pancovia laurentii Fruit

Waltta ITOUA INGOBA, Grace Jokael ETOU OSSIBI, Dalcantara Liana ONGOUYA MOUEKOUBA, Chanelle MVOUMBI TETE, Joseph MPIKA & Attibayeba · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

The fruits of Pancovia laurentii are rich in biologically active substances. On the other hand, the results indicate in total sugars and soluble proteins, and is of significant interest in nutrition. spectrophotometer. The overall analysis of the results of the present study show...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i2362

Chemical Composition and Storage Study of Debittered Orange-Seed Flour

Ernest Eguono Emojorho, Onyekachukwu Mabel ADINKWU, Uyoyoghene Oghenekome UDUDUA, Ferdinard Nnamdi Okoh, Chukwudi OGWU, Charles Chukwudi OGBOLI & Agnes Aphiar · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Sweet oranges are among the most important citrus fruit crops in the world. Waste orange seeds are haphazardly thrown into the environment, creating an unpleasant atmosphere and producing an odor that attracts insects and provides them with a place to reproduce. The study's objec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1361

Phytochemical Screening and Acute Toxicity Study of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Telfairia occidentalis on Albino Rats

AbdulRauf M.S, Turaki A.A & Yusuf A.B · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aim: This study investigated the phytochemical contents and toxicological effects of the aqueous leaf extract of T. occidentalis on albino rats. Study Design: Toxicological study. Place and Duration of the study: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Federal University...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1359

Assessment of the Seed Health Status of Selected Leafy and Fruit Vegetables in Bangladesh

Tanjina Arfin, Md. Shahinoor Alam, Talha Zubair Masrur, Mehedi Amin, Karima Akter, Abu Noman Faruq Ahmmed & Md. Omar Kayess · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

The seed health status of leafy vegetable crops, such as spinach and Indian spinach, and fruit vegetable crops, including bottle gourd, sweet gourd, and sponge gourd, was studied in the Seed Health Laboratory (SHL) at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, during 2015. Loo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1358

Determining Biochemical Parameters in Patients under Tuberculosis Treatment

Ndiaye A, Samba A, Thiam S, Soumah IY, Diedhiou F, Tounkara A R, Coly N F, Cissé F & Diallo F · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused, in most cases, by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (KOCH's bacillus). It remains a major public health problem despite various therapeutic strategies implemented, such as first-line and second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1357

Green Synthesis of Metal Complexes of Thiazole-based Schiff Bases: A Review

Danhalilu R.L, Aliyu I. Kankara & Idris S.Ibrahim · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Green synthesis methods for the production of metal complexes, including those of thiazole-based Schiff bases, have gained significant attention. This review focused on the green synthesis approaches for the synthesis of metal complexes of thiazole- based Schiff bases. The synthe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1356

Nutritional and Functional Characterization of Edible Insects in Nigeria: A Sustainable Protein Source

Emmanuel O. Eromosele, Madu Peace Chioma, Ehiwario Nkeonyeasua Julius, Okonofua Ambrose Oziegbe & Aigbokhan Joy Omokhepue · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Introduction: Food insecurity in Africa persists due to extreme poverty, water scarcity, land degradation, and climate change. Many African countries continue to experience chronic hunger and malnutrition. To meet people’s nutritional needs, it’s important to use economical natur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1354

Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Seafood from Southern Nigeria’s Coastal Regions

Samson Eruke Okoro, Ellena Sylver-Ikurusi & Samuel C. Onuoha · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aim: The levels of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in tilapia fish, prawn, oyster and periwinkle samples from southern Nigeria’s coastal regions were evaluated to determine possible human health risk associated with consumption. Study Design: Ten (10) sam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1355

Isolation and Screening of Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Isolates Across Different Seasons in South Gujarat, India

S.G. Patel, N.H. Garaniya, R.P. Bambharolia & P.D. Akabari · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) a major constituent of Rhizobacteria, encourage the plant growth through their diverse mechanisms. In this investigation, 33 different Isolates were isolated from the rhizosphere soils of various research stations in south Gujarat were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1353

Effects of Corticosteroid -mupirocin Cream on Interleukin-6 and Myeloperoxidase Levels in Infected Wounds of Male Wistar Rats

Ilori Oluwatosin S, Ajibade Adeshina J., Adeleye Olufunto O & Ilori Oluwatosin R · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Background: A wound is disruption of the normal architecture and function of any tissue. Wound infection results from microbial invasion of soft tissue and poses considerable clinical challenges including delayed healing and increased healthcare cost. It is also characterized by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1352

Comparing Genomic DNA Extraction Methods/ Protocols to obtain High Quality DNA from Ulva lactuca

Tom Jericho L. Abobo, Judy Ann T. Ng, Carmelito N Longcop, Jr., Lovely A. Sanita, Rubie D. Cruz, Ma. Crissa T. Olivas, Kieth C. Panes, Louisa D. Acebuche, Pearl Yvonne G. Legaspi, Jovencio G. Custorio & Karina Milagros C. Lim · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

DNA extraction is the process of isolating the nucleic acid (e.g. DNA) from the cells isolated from organism or samples. DNA extraction protocol is crucial for the quality of DNA to be isolated from a sample, it also entails the success of other downstream application like PCR am...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1351

Therapeutic Potentials of Phytochemicals in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Possible Okikiola Popoola, Margaret Seun Ijibadejo, Deborah Olufunmilayo Adejumo, Oghenefejiro Dorcas Efeurhobo, Oluwanifemi Omodara Ogunleye, Leah Titilayo Olawumi, Tosin Titus Olaniran, Mercy Mary Ogunwale, Chinedum Ojinaka Okafor, Oluwagbemisola Elizabeth Elesho, Yakub Yakub Tunde & Igben Osu Gold · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a grave threat to global health that is made worse by the abuse and excessive use of antibiotics. This review looks into the processes of this bacterial resistance, particularly efflux pump systems, and calls for the consideration of alternative...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1350

Limonene and Fatty Acid Content of the Volatile Oil of Raphia australis Fruit Pulp and Their Synergistic In vivo Anti-inflammatory Activity

Muyiwa Arisekola, Idris A. Oyemitan, Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji & Adebola O. Oyedeji · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aim: To evaluate the in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oil and fatty acid compositions of the volatile oil of Raphia australis fruit pulp. Method: The oils of pulp and seed of Raphia australis were isolated using Clevenger apparatus and were further subjected to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1349