Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the phytochemical composition and anti-inflammatory effects of an aqueous methanolic extract derived from the root bark of Zanthoxylum leprieurii, a tropical plant used traditionally in the treatment of inflammation in Nigeria. Met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4303
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an edible spice with edible value and is cultivated in both tropical and temperate regions. It is a traditional spice with important economic value and extensive medical application value. The purpose of the research: Antibacterial tests were conduc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4302
Aniekwensi Obinna Patrick, Ogbonna Esther Ozioma, Gemadi Kwasi Shine, Akinpelu Toyosi Michael, Samuel Nzube Nwosu, Etim Blessing Bassey, Nwachukwu Chinemerem Favour, Awoyungbo Modupeoluwa Damilola & Nkwocha Stephen Tochi·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Context: Terminalia catappa, also known as tropical almond, is a well-known plant recognized for its edible parts, including fruit, bark, leaves, and roots. It is also noted for its medicinal usefulness and numerous pharmacological actions. Aim: This study aims to analyze the pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4301
Aadil Shafi Bhat, Mizna Ahmed, Kashif Abbas, Mohd Mustafa, Mudassir Alam, Mansour A.S. Salem, Sidra Islam, Irfan Qadir Tantry, Yogendra Singh, Muizzah Fatima, Nazura Usmani, Mohd Faraz, Mohammad Afeef & Safia Habib·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Cancer is a multifaceted disease influenced by genetic mutations and environmental factors, including exposure to carcinogens. This review presents an in-depth analysis of the mechanisms driving cancer initiation, focusing on the roles of carcinogenic chemicals, anticancer therap...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4300
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an immune-mediated inflammatory condition. It occurs when the immune system attacks the tissue surrounding joints due to the release of specific chemicals and enzymes that start consuming away the cartilage and bones. The ant-arthritis of Coriandrum s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4298
Capsicum spp., a member of the Solanaceae family, is a widely used vegetable crop that is mostly used as a spice, condiment, medicine, and vegetable. It is also a major source of vitamins A and C. There are about 22 wild and five cultivated species in the genus Capsicum. C. annuu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4296
Introduction: Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related non-malignant prostate gland enlargement in men that leads to pain and difficulty voiding urine. The etiology of BPH is still unknown. Studies have been reported on the effects of Annona muricata (soursop) against...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4295
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly called ‘Chaya’ and in Southeastern Nigeria ‘hospital too far’, or ‘catholic vegetable’ is a medicinal plant from the family Euphorbiaceae that has been used since pre-Columbian times as food and in treating diseases. The aim of this study was t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4294
BAIBO Guy Léonce, Ackah Jacques Auguste Alfred Bognan, Brahima Kouamé Koffi Raoul, Yayé Yapi Guillaume & Obouayeba Abba Pacôme·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2024
Introduction: The aim of this study is to contribute to the valorisation of an anti- asthmatic phytomedicine (Asthpadose) traditionally used in Côte d'Ivoire. Aims: Evalute antiasthma’s activity of the aqueous extract of Asthpadose (EAA) was. Methodology: The antiasthma’s activit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4293
Background: Siphonochilus aethiopicus belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. In Chinese medicine, Zingiberaceae are acknowledged for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which contribute to immune system reinforcement. They are known to promote digestion, alleviate n...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4292
Aims: This study aims to obtain isolates of endophytic bacteria found in mangosteen roots, determine information regarding the chemical contents of secondary metabolites from endophytic bacteria, and obtain antioxidant activity data using the DPPH (1,1-Diphenyl-2-Picrylhydrazyl)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4291
The use of oil palm biomass in black soap production was carried out. The soap was prepared using different oils; Palm kernel oil (PKO), Tallow oil (TO), Palm oil (PO), Palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) and their blends (PKO:PFAD:TO:PO) at 0.5 ratio each. The physiochemical prope...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4290
The nutritional quality of pet foods plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of companion animals. In this study, we investigated the fatty acid compositions of various pet foods, including chicken powder, poultry byproducts incorporated vegetables, byproduc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4289
Aims: to revisited the biochemical aspects of basic, negative and positive staining by dyeing organic materials in the laboratory for the purpose of visualization, identification and even differentiation of object being analyzed. Discussion: The best analysis for cells is by stai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i3288
Pavetta corymbosa (Rubiaceae) is a plant widely known in sub-Saharan Africa in the field of traditional medicine. It is used empirically against certain pathologies such as malaria, diabetes, hemorrhages and typhoid fever. However, there is no scientific data on its phytochemical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i3287