In this review, it was emphasized that natural and organic foods have a rich structure in terms of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and vitamin content. Physalis peruviana L., products contain minerals, amino acids, withanolides, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids, thus representin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i230198
Aim: Growth and fertility hormones of albino rats exposed to quarry dust were evaluated to determine if the inhaled quarry dust and heavy metals contained in it have any effect on the fertility and growth of the rats. Methods: Sixty (30 in each of wet and dry seasons) male albino...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i230197
Background and Objectives: Living organisms are exposed to oxidant agents constantly from both endogenous and exogenous sources. One of such oxidant agent is Bisphenol A (BPA) and its exposure is capable to modify biomolecules and induce damages. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a contaminan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i230195
The effect of ethanol extract of the fruiting bodies of Pleurotus ostreatus on serum lipid profile and atherogenic indices of high sucrose high fat diet streptozotocin (HS-HFD-STZ) induced diabetic rats was determined by standard methods. All the groups were fed high sucrose-hig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i230196
Abiodun Olusoji Owoade, Abdullahi Alausa, Adewale Adetutu, Akinade William Owoade, Olufemi Alamu Alamu & Olatundun Oludairo·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2021
This study evaluated the in- vitro antioxidant, phytochemical constituents and hepato-renal protective efficacy of Senna siamea methanolic extract in arsenic-induced oxidative stress. The results of this study show that S. siamea has strong antioxidant potentials against 2,2-Diph...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i130194
Aim: To investigate the proximate composition and phytochemical constituents of matured Carica papaya seed. Study Design: Proximate composition was determined on Carica papaya seed powder while extracts for phytochemical analysis were obtained, in turn using five different solven...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i130193
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i130192
Background: Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder in which an individual inherits the sickle cell allele from both parents. The modern disease modifying therapies are quite expensive and often come with side effects, hence, there is need to search for natural alternatives fro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i130190
Aim: The present study was conducted to investigate the preventive/curative effect of aqueous seed extract Syzygium aromaticum in alloxan-induced diabetes in rats. Study Design: Twenty Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups. The first group served as a control (receive...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v9i130191
Aim: This study evaluated the phytochemical constituents of Carrot fruit juice (CFJ) and its hepatoprotective property in CCl4-induced liver cirrhotic rats. Study Design: Sixty male rats of weight ranging from 150-180 g were completely randomized into six groups. All rats were ad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v8i430189
Aim: This study aims to evaluate and characterise the Momordica charantia and Ocimum gratissimum leaf powder. Methodology: The quantitative analyses for proximate, phytochemicals, minerals, and antioxidant activities of Momordica charantia and Ocimum gratissimum leaf powder were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v8i430188
Hoslundia opposita Vahl is a multi-purpose medicinal plant used traditionally to treat gonorrhea, cystitis, cough, fever, snake bites, convulsion in many parts of Africa. The objectives of this research are to evaluate the phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity of the leaves...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v8i430187
Aims: Persea americana (P. americana) dubbed ‘green gold’ is a highly sought after fruit today, with insatiable export market. Different parts of avocadoes have been consumed both for nutritional and health benefits across regions of the world. Therefore, this study investigates...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v8i430186
Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor, Ejike Celestine Orji, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji & Chinaza Lucy Ibeneme·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2021
Aim: The incidence of heart-related disease conditions due to consumption of cholesterol containing oils and the increasing global demand for oil for domestic and industrial purposes have necessitated the need for scientific evaluation of other neglected indigenous plants for pot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v8i430185
Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects of hydroethanolic leaf and stem extracts of Vitex doniana on alloxan induced diabetes in rats was evaluated. Thirty (30) male rats were assigned to five (5) groups of six (6) rats each as follows: Group I served as normal control...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2021/v8i330184