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Sambo Ponfa

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Nutritional and Health Effects of Grasshopper-Enriched Sprouted Soybean/Millet-Based Complementary Food: A Study on Gut Health Markers in Rats

Sambo Ponfa, Gyenvwot Pyokpang Adamu, Naanswan Joseph Dasoem, Lombin Zhianbyen Emmanuella, Wazhi Ponnak Ezekiel & Aisha Gadanya Muhammad · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2025

This study aimed to develop and assess the effects of sprouted soybean/millet-based complementary food on gut health markers in rats. Four diets were formulated: sprouted millet (CFB), sprouted soybean (CFC), sprouted soybean/millet (CFD), and grasshopper-enriched sprouted soybea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i3446

In vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Ethanolic Extracts of Coriandrum sativum Seeds against Some Selected Urinary Tract Infection Causing Pathogens

Adindu Oluomachi Olivia, Sambo Ponfa, Tangden Barnabas Bintim, Thomas Patience, Gyenvwot Pyokpang Adamu & Lawal Jibril Imam · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2025

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection (contagion) known to affect the different parts of the urinary tract and the occurrence is found in both males and females. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Despite the fact, that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i12511

Hypolipidemic and Antidiabetic Potential of Hyphaene thebaica leaf Extracts on Stz/Hfd-Induced Diabetic/Hyperlipidemic Wistar Rats

Abdulkarim Abuzaid Hamza, Sambo Ponfa, Murtala Ya’u, Salihu Ibrahim, Yahuza Gimba Muhammad, Muazu Alkali Adamu, Dungum Domnan, Alhassan Jibrin & Affiong Bassey Nsa · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Diabetes mellitus, a global metabolic disorder arising from issues with insulin secretion or action, has led to the exploration of plant-derived products for safe and effective antidiabetic solutions. Hyphaene thebaica, a desert palm native to the Nile Valley, sub-Saharan Africa,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5439

Exploring the Antifungal Potential of Allium cepa (Onion), Allium sativum (Garlic) and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) on Candida albicans

Adindu Oluomachi, Sambo Ponfa, Nimnan Peter Zhimwang, Dachor Sati Simon & Umaru Hauwa Aduwamai · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2025

Pathogenic microorganisms are constantly developing resistance, hence the need for medicinal plant remedies; Allium cepa (Onion),Allium sativum (Garlic) and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) have been playing a vital role on the health and healing of man since human civilization. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i9486

Evaluating the Antioxidant Activity and Identifying Potent Compounds Using GC-MS Analysis of Allium cepa (Onion), Allium sativum (Garlic) and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Methanol Extracts

Adindu Oluomachi, Umaru Hauwa Aduwamai & Sambo Ponfa · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Background: Candidiasis caused by Candida albican species is one of the major health problems in immune-compromised patients in developing countries. Candida species are involved in the main opportunistic yeast infection in the world, but among the species of the genus, Candida a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i4406

Proximate Analysis and Elemental Composition of Terminalia Catappa Fruit

Idris M. Omenesa, Suleiman A. Itopa, Jwan’an L. Emmanuel, Abdulsalaam O. Abdulazeez & Sambo Ponfa · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2021

Introduction: Terminalia catappa is a large tropical tree in the lead wood tree family, combretacea. This plant is regarded as a medicinal plant and can be used in the treatment of cough, syphilis, hydropsy, rheumatism, and other infections. Aim: This study assessed the nutrition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i130192