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Antimicrobial Resistance Profile and Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Resistance Genes in Escherichia coli from Poultry Droppings in Nasarawa, Nigeria

S. C. Tama, Y. B. Ngwai, G. R. I. Pennap, I. H. Nkene, R. H. Abimiku & S. M. Jodi · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Aims: This study investigated the antimicrobial resistance profile and extended spectrum beta-lactamase resistance genes of Escherichia coli isolated from droppings of from selected poultry farms in Nasarawa, Nigeria. Study Design: Investigative Place and Duration of Study: Depar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i230192

Genetic Relationship between the Different Ethno-Linguistic Groups of Mezam and Momo Divisions of the North West Region of Cameroon

Ngum Precious Fosah & Fidelis Cho-Ngwa · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Aim: Although the many ethnolinguistic groups of the Mezam and Momo Divisions of the North West Region of Cameroon are historically known to be related, no genetic study has hider to be conducted to verify the claim. This study was therefore aimed at determining the genetic relat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i230191

Effect of Variety and Planting Arrangement on Weed Control and Yield Performance of Transplanted Aman Rice

Vashkar Adhikary, Mehedi Hasan, Ashraful Alam Fakir, Sonia Sultana, Md. Moshiur Rahman & Ahmed Khairul Hasan · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

An experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during June to November 2016 in order to find out the effect of variety and planting arrangement on weed control and yield performance of transplanted Aman rice. The exper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i230190

Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in Vitiligo: Pathogenesis and Potential Therapeutic Aspects

Hassan Mohammed Ibrahim, Essam El-din Abd El-Aziz Nada, Soheir Abdel-Hamid Ali, Eisa Mohamed Hegazy & Mohammed H. Hassan · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Vitiligo is an acquired skin disorder that is characterized by a gradual loss of skin pigmentation when melanocytes, the skin's pigment-producing cellsis lost. Pathogenicmechanisms are not well understood. Genetic, abnormal biochemical pathways, autoimmune, melanocyte adhesion de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i230189

The Rhythmic Growth Pattern of Microbes is Antithetical to Antioxidant Activity of Kombucha: A New Finding in Food Biochemistry

Soumya Majumder, Arindam Ghosh, Sourav Chakraborty & Malay Bhattacharya · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Background: Kombucha is a traditional, popular and probiotic health drink having strong antioxidant properties. Involvement of various bacteria and yeasts in kombucha fermentation have been previously described by several scientists. In this research, we aimed to determine the gr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i230188

Extraction, Purification and Characterisation of Plant Enzyme (Calotropain) from the Unripe Pods and Bark of Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera (AIT))

Amoah Ofori Obed, Hilary D. Zakpaa, Amoah Theophilus, Saeed Ibn Idris Kofi Yeboah & Essandoh Prince · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the potential Extraction, Purification and Characterisation of Calotropain from the unripe pods and stem bark of Calotropis procera for establishing its applications in food industry. Methodology: Crude extracts were purified by ammoniu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i130186

Genetic Variations in Haematological Indices of Local and Exotic Turkeys Inoculated with Attenuated Salmonella typhimurium Vaccine

Oluwafemi David Oguntade, Babatunde Moses Ilori, Olutunde Samuel Durosaro, Adesanya John Abiona, Clement Ebanehitah Isidahomen & Michael Ohiokhuaobo Ozoje · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Infection due to Salmonella spp is one of the threatening diseases to poultry industry because it can cause economic losses through mortality, morbidity and reduction in egg production. One hundred and sixty poults comprising 80 local and 80 exotic (Nicholas white) were used to e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i130185

Effect of Antioxidant-rich Nutraceuticals in the Management of High Fat Diet-induced Obesity in Albino Rats

Jude Nwaogu, Ibrahim Babangida Abubakar, Chizoba Maria Udeze & Ukperoro Uyoyo Jeremiah · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Background: Obesity, a metabolic disorder caused by an imbalance in energy intake and energy expenditure, is a major risk factor for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular heart diseases (CHD) and some types of cancer. This research was designed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i130184

Lipid Peroxidation, Lipid Profile Changes and Antioxidant Properties of the Combination of Vernonia amygdalina and Ficus exasperata on the Blood, Liver and Kidney of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

Ukperoro Uyoyo Jeremiah, Awarota Ruth Oghogho, Oroye Otsuko & Udeze Maria Chizoba · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Background: The use of plants known to possess significant antioxidant activities have been widely recommended in the complementary and alternate system of medicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Among the many plant used in Nigeria for the management of DM are Vernonia a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i130187

Determination of Genetic Diversity of Four Guppy Strains Using the Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA-PCR

Riva Hafidah, Ayi Yustiati, Yuniar Mulyani & Ibnu Bangkit Bioshina Suryadi · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

This research aims to determine genetic diversity of four strains guppy, respectively are japan blue double sword (JBD), japan blue tiger double sword (JBTD), blue moscow (BM), and panda guppy (PG) with RAPD-PCR method. The obtained genetic diversity data is used as guide referen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i130183

Genetic Differentiation of Clariid Populations using Microsatellite Markers in Kano State Rivers

I. O. Suleiman, R.O. Okeke, J. M. Madu, A. U. Umar, O.M Akinsola, W. O. Echekwu & D. S. Bunjah Umar · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

This study aimed to investigate the genetic characterization of strains of Clariid fish species in some river bodies in Kano State using microsatellite markers.One hundred and seventy seven Clariid fish samples (Clariasgariepinus and Heterobranchuslongifilis) were collected from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i430182

Phytochemistry and Antioxidant Activity of Irvingiagabonensis (Bush mango) Seed Sample

Ezekwe Ahamefula Sunday, Nwadike Constance Nnedimma, Wokocha Gift Peter & George Boma Orlando · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Phytochemistry and antioxidant activity of Irvingiagabonensis (Bush mango) seed sample were evaluated. Dried milled seeds of I.gabonensis popularly known as “ogbono” passed through phytochemical screening, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and antioxidant stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i430181

Genetic Relationship of Four Strains of Guppy (Poeciliareticulata Peters, 1859) Using RAPD-PCR Method

Ine Triana Nuradha, Ayi Yustiati, Asep Agus Handaka & Ibnu Bangkit · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

This study aims to determine the genetic relationship between four strains of guppy, albino full platinum (AFP), albino german yellow (AGY), top sword (TS) and guppy yellow cobra (GYC) using the RAPD-PCR method. This study used explorative method without experimental design and a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i430180

The Effect of Thaumatococcus danielli Leaf Extracts on Immunological and Oxidative Stress Markers in Rat

O. B. Adu, G. A. Adeyemo, O. B. Falua, O. O. Fajana, O. O. Ogunrinola, G. M. Saibu & B. O. Elemo · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

This work demonstrated the immunological and antioxidant activities of Thaumatococcus daniellii leaf extracts and their potential as the pharmaceutical factor for the treatment of some pathological disorders such as cancer, leucopenia, cells inflammation, dietary, atherosclerosis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i430179

Assessment of Anti-lipidaemic Effects of Aqueous and Ethanolic Seed Extracts of Datura stramonium on Male Albino Rats

Junaidu Yahaya, Gideon Obaje Sunday, Muazu Muhammed, Abdullahi Attah Alfa & Kokori Bajeh Tijani · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Aim: This study was carried out to investigate anti-lipidaemic effects of aqueous and ethanolic seed extracts of Datura stramonium. Methods: A total of twenty five albino rats weighing between 150 – 180 g were used. They were divided into five groups each contained five rats. Gro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i430178