Ethiopia is one of the developing countries with a high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies and protein-energy malnutrition. Vitamin A is one of the most versatile vitamins with roles in various functions such as vision, immune defense, maintenance of body linings and skin....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4221
Herbal remedies have been used for the treatment of various diseases as they contain phytochemicals with useful pharmacological activities. The plant Stachytarpheta angustifolia has been used traditionally as anti-ulcer, anti-diarrhoea, anti-hypertensive, anti-fever, anti-helmint...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4222
Claude Ruphin Mougoue Deumeni, André Perfusion Amang, Céline Nguefeu Nkenfou, Roméo Georges Bonsou Fosin, Augustin Notedji, Roland Tchuenteu Tchuenguem, Gaël Tchokomeni Siwe, Jules-Roger Kuiate, Pierre Watcho & Paul Vernyuy Tan·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Objective: The present study aimed at investigating the acute toxicity, the ex-vivo antispasmodic potential of aqueous and ethanolic Rumex bequaertii leaves extracts in isolated ileum fragment and antimicrobial activity of Rumex bequaertii ethanolic leaves extract in animal model...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4217
To see the efficacy of combined preparation of aloe vera gel and Zinc Oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on burn wound treatment has been studied in Rabbit model. Sixteen male New Zealand White male rabbits were divided into four different groups and data were collected on healing rat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4218
Hibiscus sabdariffa is a yearly shrub that is widely grown in some Asian and African countries including Nigeria where it is commonly prepared as a hot or cold beverage and also used as medicine. It is applied in folklore remedies in the treatment of some ailments. This study was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4219
Safa Ahmed Ali, Mutaz lbrahim Hassan, Tibyan Abd Almajed Altaher, Ghanem Mohammed Mahjaf, Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish, Abdalwahab Abdeen Saeed, RahmaAbdo Ahmed Osman & Waha Ismail Yahia Abdelmula·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a systemic metabolic disorder that can lead to diabetic nephropathy (DN), a leading cause of end-stage renal disease around the world. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare microalbuminuria and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) l...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4220
The present study was designed to investigate the antioxidant activity of Croton zambesicus Muell. Arg seed extract and fractions (Family: Euphorbiaceae). The antioxidant property was assessed by testing for DPPH free radical scavenging activity. Potential antioxidant activity wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i3-4216
Tibyan Abdalmajed Altaher, Mosab Omer Khalid, Ghanem Mohammed Mahjaf, Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish & Haghamad Allzain·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Insulin resistance (IR) is an essential factor in the etiology of type2 diabetes and is likewise related to a big range of different pathophysiologic sequelae along with hypertension, hyperlipidemia. we carried out this cross-sectional examination to the evaluation of insulin res...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2215
Abdalla Eltoum Ali, Mohamed Fathy Seyyed Ahmed, Somia Mohammed Suliman, Ibrahim Ahamed Ali Karti & Haidar Eltayeb Saleh·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Background: COVID-19 is associated with a weak immune system in the human body. Vitamin D plays a role in the body’s immune system and is known to enhance the function of immune cells. In this case, vitamin D inhibits some of the inflammation that can make COVID-19 more severe. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2214
Maize and sorghum are staple foods in many African countries. Along with rice, they constitute the bulk of the cereals consumed by the populations of northern Côte d'Ivoire. These cereals are used either directly or indirectly in malted and/or fermented form in the preparation of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2213
Olabisi O. Ogunrinola, Rahmon I. Kanmodi, Gideon A. Adeyemo, Oluwaseyi A. Ogunrinola, Kehinde O. Olatunji, Aleem O. Fayemi, Amaka J. Sunday, Oluwatosin B. Adu & Babajide O. Elemo·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Background and Objective: Medicinal plants are widely known as sources of potential that are used in traditional medicine. The effect of Crinum glaucum (C. glaucum) aqueous extract on the lipid profile of endotoxin-induced rats was evaluated. Methodology: Fifty Wistar rats (male...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2211
The plant, Anthocleista grandiflora is a member of the family Gentianaceae and commonly known as the “forest fever tree” used traditionally for the treatment of various ailments. Its methanol bark extract was subjected to preliminary phytochemical analysis using standard methods...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2210
Aims: This study aims to provide counseling on waste management and preservation of the coastal environment to support the development of ecotourism around Sampangan Beach as well as education using the pyrolysis method in waste management. Study Design: To address the trash and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i1209
β-amylase (E.C.3.2.1.2) is a starch hydrolyzing enzyme fondly used in foods, pharmaceuticals, and brewing industries to convert starch into maltose. The aim of this study was to determine the physicochemical, kinetic, and thermodynamic properties, as well as the potential industr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i1208
C. E. Iwuoha, E. O. Ezirim, C. A. Onyeaghala, S. F. Orji, C. N. Ugwu, C. Igwenyi, C. L. Uche, I. O. Abali, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, F. U. Agu, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Background: African locust bean is used for medicinal purposes in African countries for the treatment of various diseases. However, no study has reported its ameliorative effect on sex hormones perturbations. This study, therefore, sought to investigate its preventive effect agai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i1203