Triiodothyronine (T3) is a thyroid hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating the body's metabolism and maintaining homoestasis. There is limited knowledge of the effect of academic activities on T3 level among first-year students in various times of their academic journey....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1346
Garcinia kola (GK) is prized in African herbal medicine for its diverse uses, including social, economic, and medicinal purposes. This study examined the dose-dependent toxicity of ivermectin and the protective effects of Garcinia kola extract on the hematological parameters of W...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i7395
PQ (1, 1-dimethyl-4, 4-bipyridilium dichloride) is a commercial herbicide that increases agricultural yield by killing weeds all over the world. Vitamin E (-tocopherol) is a fat-soluble antioxidant found in all cellular membranes.It helps to protect the cell from lipid peroxidati...
Paraquat is a highly poisonous chemical that is commonly used as a herbicide (plant killer) to control weeds and grasses. It has been found to disrupt the levels and activities of some liver enzyme parameters. This experimental study was aimed at assessing the effect of Vitamin E...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4277
Paraquat poisoning causes serious herbicide intoxication commonly and usually as a result of deliberate or accidental ingestion. Vitamins C and E are very good antioxidants that reacts rapidly with radicals and alters lipid peroxidation. This study was done to evaluate the effect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4278
Paraquat is a weed killer used by farmers to protect their crops against evasive weed and increase crop yields. Paraquat has the feature for quick absorption into the body and being extremely toxic, it causes damages to the liver, kidney, and the lungs by releasing free radicals,...
The organic molecule paraquat, commonly known as methyl viologen, has the chemical formula [(C6H7N)2]Cl2. Paraquat is an oxidant that disrupts electron transport and other normal cell functions in all living things through the generation of free radicals. Vitamin E is a fat-solub...
Paraquat is an organic compound also known as methyl viologen, a chemical herbicide or weed killer with highly toxic effect on ingestion or exposure. Vitamin E and C are powerful antioxidants that act as initial responder against oxygen reactive species called free radicals which...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2022/v31i730334
Testosterone plays a crucial role in various aspects of reproductive health and general well-being. Herbal extracts are commonly believed to have potential effects on testosterone levels. This study aimed to explore the impact of hot aqueous extracts of Cyperus esculentus latvum...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i12430
Testosterone influences various aspects of reproductive health and overall well-being. Herbal extracts are reputed for their potential effects on testosterone levels. This study investigated the testosterone-modulating potentials of hot aqueous extracts of Telfairia occidentalis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i12429
Roseanne Adah Ikpeama, Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo, Clement Ugochukwu Nyenke, Chukwubike Udoka Okeke & Chinonye Oluchi Ezenwaka·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2023
Malaria endemicity is most common in the tropical region, continuous transmission still occurs in about 85 countries and regions. The liver is very essential in overall body physiology and it plays a very important role in the life cycle of malaria and its function may be altered...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6265
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain a penile erection suitable for sexual intercourse. This condition is common with diabetic males. This article comprehensively reviews various treatment options for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v15i4348
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogenous disorder characterized by signs and symptom of androgen excess and ovarian dysfunction in the absence of other diagnosis, with a prevalence of ~6%-~20%. The aetiology of PCOS can either be unknown (primary) or originating from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v15i3333
Malaria continues to be a major global health concern in tropical regions, especially affecting children between the ages of 1 and 5. The aim of this study is to assess the influence of malaria on hepatocellular function in this vulnerable age group. The enrollment of 582 randoml...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2023/v17i4335
Roseanne Adah Ikpeama, Joel Burabari Konne, Golda Lugesi Ezeh, Clement Ugochukwu Nyenke, Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo, Olube Emmanuel Obe, David Jaja & Godspower Ikechi Achi·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2024
Information on remediation of soils polluted from the activities of artisanal crude oil refining is lacking. The functional capability of the indigenous microbial community and prospects for recovery of important bio-resources has also not been explored. The aim of this study was...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4298