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Molecular Characterization of Carbapenemase Encoding Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Tertiary Healthcare in South Eastern Nigeria

Rebecca Chinenye Ogba, Onyinye Lovette Nomeh, Christiana Inuaesiet Edemekong, Agabus Chidiebube Nwuzo, Peace Oluchi Akpu, Ikemesit Udeme Peter & Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

Background and Objectives: In recent years, the rate of carbapenemase encoding gene in P. aeruginosa has increased worldwide and has become of great concern since it’s significantly restricts the therapeutic options for patients in Tertiary health care. Therefore, there’s a need...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4281

Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Induced Liver and Kidney Toxicity in Rat

Afaf El-Atrash, Somia Zaki, Ehab Tousson & Marwa Negm · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

Aims: Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs), which have potential hazards for organisms and the environment in a number of applications, have emerged as a prominent class of nanomaterials. Study Design: This study aimed to investigate the effect of copper oxide nanoparticles in ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4280

Ulcero-Protective Potential of Ethyl Acetate Fractions of Persea americana Seed and Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Binary Combinations in Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer

Emeka S. Asiwe, Chidi U. Igwe, Kizito M. E. Iheanacho, Viola A. Onwuliri, Chinwe S. Alisi, Nmadike G. Ezeji-Chigbu & Cosmas O. Ujowundu · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

Aims: This study was aimed at investigating the protective potential of ethyl acetate fractions of Persea americana (PA) seed and Bryophyllum pinnatum (BP) leaf binary combinations against indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers. Methodology: Fifty (50) male Wistar rats were used in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4279

Effects of Two Months Durational Vitamin E Therapy on Paraquat-inflicted Liver Damage in Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4277

The Effect of Combined Vitamin Treatment on Paraquat-inflicted Liver Damage

Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4278

Antitoxic Effects of Solanum betaceum cav. Peel Skin Extract

Janti Sudiono, Pretty Trisfilha & Debi Agita · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

Background: In Indonesia, Solanum betaceum cav is a traditional herbal medicine which their skin is often wasted because not many people known its content. Aims: To find out the anti-toxic effect of Solanum betaceum cav peel skin ethanol extract on rat’s renal post-carrageenan in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4276

Chromium Induced Developments of Diseases and their Inhibitions by Cargos

Ardhendu Kumar Mandal · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

The exposure of hexavalent chromium (Cr-VI) mainly through the inhalation, skin contact or oral administration by the environmental chromium industrial processes causes the major toxicity-induced health hazardous mortality throughout the world. Though reduced chromium (Cr-III), a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4274

The Trace Elements of Drinking Water and Longevity Phenomenon

Alexandra Esther Ortega Vilches · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

The review explores how the level of trace element intake and its retention influence life expectancy and centenarian longevity of the blue zones (longevity hot spots) in Mayang, China in comparison to Ikaria Island. Both Mayang City in China and Ikaria Island have the greatest p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4273

Biochemistry of Corona Virus: An Overveiw

Nwaogwugwu Joel Caleb, Victor Chukwubuike Nwankwo, Nweke Celestine Chimaobi, Ugoaghalam Uche James, Uchenna Samuel Igwe, Aguwamba Chinedu & Faith Nwokoma · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

Coronaviruses forma large family of respiratory viruses having positive (+ve)-stranded RNA (C0V).  Their names are derived from the crown-like shape that is present on their them (surface). The new viral strain SARS-CoV-2 was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Ev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4272

Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (Art) among Pregnant Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Okigwe Imo State, Nigeria

E. C. Uloeme, Nwaogwugwu Joel Caleb, Victor C. Nwankwo & C. I. Nosiri · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

The antiretroviral medication (ART) compliance of expectant HIV/AIDS patients in Nigeria's Okigwe Imo state was investigated in this study. In particular, the study established the prevalence of HIV among expectant mothers in Okigwe Imo State, Nigeria, identified the behavioral a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4271

Antipsychotic Medications and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Pregnant Women with Bipolar Disorder

Kimberly Morton Cuthrell, Milandeep Singh, Marly Villamar & Ushna Shabbir · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

One of the most difficult clinical tasks is treating pregnant women with bipolar disorder. Decisions that patients and physicians make are challenging, and no strategy is without risks nor prevents potential malpractice litigation. There is debate about whether to continue or dis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4270

Assessment of Oxidative Stress Level in HIV/AIDS Patients on HAART Treatments

Florence Oremeyi Elujoba, Samuel Oche Odeh, Kemakolam Amadi, Micheal Kehinde Elujoba, Habibu Tijjani, Oto-obong Idah & Nwibo Nkechi Lilian · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is associated with the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and secondarily cellular damage of varied severity. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) are currently the therapy of optimal considerations for HIV...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4269

New Chemical Dualities Illustrated by Meso and C2 Symmetrical (CTS) Compounds

Dumitru Petru I. Iga · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

The most important relationship between chemistry and genetics is nonetheless the corpuscular nature of their objects, molecules (or atoms) and genes, respectively. On the other hand, one states, without a substantial proof, that philosophy should be one step ahead all sciences....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4268

Optimization of Amylase Production in Three Fungal Species

F. E. Ekedegba, A. I. Ogbonna, B. M. W. Nwibari, C. T. Okoye, U. S. A. Ogbonna, I. A. Onyimba, J. M. Madu & A. I. Njoku · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

Aim: Amylase is an important enzyme that is employed in starch processing industries, used in the hydrolysis of polysaccharides such as starch into simple sugar constituents. In this study, we investigated the abilities of several isolated amylolytic soil fungi to produce amylase...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4266

Evaluation of Anti-diabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Jathropha tanjorensis

Obioha Kennedy Chinonye, Amah Akuma Kalu, Elendu Melford Uche & Iheukwumere Chinedu Barry · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties of ethanol leaf extract of Jathropha tanjorensis. Freshly harvested leaves of Jathropha tanjorensis were thoroughly processed into extract. Twenty five (25) adult male wistar rats were divided into...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4267