Background: Environmental toxicants such as naphthalene and heavy metals induce oxidative stress that disrupts serum electrolyte balance, while Gongronema latifolium fruit and leaf extracts may offer protective effects against naphthalene-induced electrolyte disturbances in exper...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4499
Background: Hypertension is a contributing factor to chronic kidney disease, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Aim: This study is an evaluation of glycemic status using blood glucose and HbA1c in hypertensive patients at a tertiary healthcare facility in Enugu, Ni...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4498
African Yam bean (AYB) (Sphenostylics stenocarpa) is an underutilised legume with relatively high protein. The study was carried out to assess the effects of the four different processing methods on nutrient, antinutrient and phytochemical composition of African yam bean. The pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4497
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) is a grain legume that serves as a good and cheap source of protein and minerals after cowpea. It is an important constituent of the human diet, a drought-tolerant crop that is invulnerable to climate change in developing nations worldwide,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4496
Background: Medicinal plants play a pivotal role in traditional medicine systems worldwide and represent a rich source of bioactive compounds with potential antidiabetic effects. Phytochemical analyses reveal the presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and phenolic compounds t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4495
Plastic waste has accumulated significantly in the environment as a result of urbanization and industrialisation. Due to their wide range of uses, plastics are present in many facets of our lives. This study was aimed at assessing the polyethene degradation potency of bacteria an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3494
Background: Gastric ulcers are lesions in the stomach lining caused by impaired mucosal defence mechanisms, with multifactorial causes including NSAIDs, Helicobacter pylori, and possibly high-dose turmeric intake affecting gastric mucosal integrity. Aim: This study investigated t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3493
The Piper genus, within the Piperaceae family, comprises over a thousand species recognized for their significant medicinal properties, especially in gastrointestinal health. This study investigates Piper hymenophyllum, a newly discovered wild species, focusing on its phytochemic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3492
This study evaluated the concentrations, sources and health risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the blood of middle-aged pregnant women residing in Onne, Rivers State Nigeria. Twenty pregnant women within the age range of 18 – 35 years were involved in this study. The met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3491
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the gradual death of neurons over time. In addition, the complexity of the disease's molecular mechanisms and the limitations of effective treatments pose significant challenges. In this study,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3489
Background: Alcoholism has consistently been a significant public health problem due to its link with progressive biochemical and physiological alterations, particularly affecting liver function and metabolic processes. Aim: This study comparatively assessed selected biomarkers o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3490
The leaching of harmful chemicals from conventional plastics food packaging, into foods and their gradual accumulation in the living systems, has intensified concerns the use of plastics and its waste management control protocol. Their environmental persistence poses serious rick...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3488
The utilization of conventional edible starch sources as raw materials for biodegradable film matrices has generated food insecurity concerns and conflicts between food supply and industrial sector. Therefore, this research work attempted to harness the potential of agro-industri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3487
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both, with rising global burden. Phytochemical screening is an important aspect of medicinal plant research because it helps t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3486
Background: The mechanism of diabetes mellitus involves oxidative stress, which damages cells, tissues, and organs and predisposes affected individuals to complications such as nephropathy, hepatotoxicity, and cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, combining therapeutic agents th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3485