Aggregation of sickle haemoglobin (HbS), upon deoxygenation, is responsible for an inherited genetic disorder in the human red blood cells (RBCs) known as Sickle cell disease (SCD). On the suggestion that this phenomenon could arise from some form of conformational changes in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i230243
Aim: This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of coadministration of lambda cyhalothrin and different local spices on testicular histology in Swiss mice Experimental Design: A completely randomized experimental design using standard methods for analysis. Location and Duratio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i230242
Purpose: Zinc status during gestation affects both maternal and fetal health. The study was designed to investigate maternal zinc status and relate it with dietary zinc and socioeconomic levels in first, second and third trimester pregnant women. Methods/Patients: Forty-five [15...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i230241
Dopamine (dihydroxyphenethylamine) is an organic compound from the family of Catecholamines and Phenylamines and plays an important role in the brain functioning. Dopamine is synthesized by precursors in the kidneys and brain. Dopamine is among the essential neurotransmitters in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i230240
Disease conditions leading to pain are major healthcare problem worldwide. Incidences of pain related disorders have been on the increase worldwide. Although, several synthetic agents are available in treatment of these disorders, long-term usage has been reported to potentially...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i230239
Genetic variations could be involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) accounts for 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide, however, the percentage is higher in the South Asian region. In this study, we observed the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in GTF2H...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i130237
Aim: This study was aimed at evaluating the hormonal profile of Swiss male mice administered lambda cyhalothin and extracts of some local spices. Experimental Design: A completely randomized experimental design using standard methods for analysis. Location and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i130236
Aim: To synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Azadirachta indica leaf extract and determine its effect on membrane stability. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria, between January 2021 and April 2021. Methodology...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i130233
In the field of aquaculture, genetic engineering technology has been widely used in fish for production with the aims of increasing the growth rate of fish, regulating gonadal maturity, sex differentiation and sterility. One of the modern techniques that is expected to be a usefu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i130235
The effect of co-administration of ethanol leaves extracts of Andrographis paniculata and Phyllanthus amarus on albumin, globulin and bilirubin in a heavy metal treated albino Wistar rats was evaluated. Twenty-five male rats (130-170g) were assigned five groups of five animals ea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i130234