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Extraction and Partial Purification of Protease from Fermented Beans Using Aspergillus niger Timothy, Mgbede; Emochone, Roy Yohanna; Umaru, Isaac John
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 1 No 1 (2024): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v1i1.3728

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Proteases are enzymes that are found everywhere and play important roles in both the creation and breakdown of substances in living organisms. The utilization of microbial proteases in food fermentation is a long-standing practice that has now expanded to various industries due to advancements in the 'omics' era and genetic and protein engineering techniques. The protease enzyme was derived from Aspergillus niger, which was isolated from fermented cooked discarded beans. The enzyme was partially purified and described utilizing an affordable and environmentally friendly modified technique. The impact of temperature, pH, and manufacturing time on the enzyme was assessed. The optimal conditions for protease generation were a temperature of 40°C, a pH of 7.0, and duration of 6 days. The kinetic parameter values for Km and Vmax were determined to be 0.9181 mg/mL and 1.08914 µmol/min respectively. The protein determination experiment showed that the highest protein production occurred on day 6, following 5 days of optimal protein production. The research has shown that Aspergillus niger can efficiently generate protease at a low cost, making it suitable for various industrial applications including pharmaceuticals, food production, detergents, and cosmetics.
Extraction, Isolation, Characterization and Antioxidant Potential of Pure Compounds from Adonsonia digitata Leaf Extract Umaru, Hauwa A.; Umaru, Isaac John; Ahmed, Fasihuddin Badruddin
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 1 No 1 (2024): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v1i1.3731

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Introduction: Adonsonia digitata L. (Malvaceae) commonly known as Baobab is a medicinal and nutritional plant. The plant parts are used to treat various ailments such as diarrhoea, malaria and microbial infections. It is reported that it is an excellent antioxidant due to its vitamin C content. Baobab has numerous biological properties including antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities amongst others. Objective: The study involves extraction, Isolation, Characterisation of phytochemicals and eval_uation of antioxidant potential of the pure compounds. Methods: The dried leaf powder was subjected to rotary evaporator to obtain crude extract which was subjected to isolation using chromatography analysis and elucidation using NMR and FTIR. Antioxidant (IC50) potential was determined using 2,2-diphenyl-1- picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate (DPPH). Result: Phytochemical investigation of the Baobab leaf extract through isolation and characterization of a bioactive compound was observed. The leaf extract yielded three compounds characterised as D-Limonene, Thunbergol and (z)-2-Methyl-7-octadecene. Conclusion: The analysis of the chemical component reported identified compounds from Baobab leaf as; DLimonene; (1) Thunbergol (2) and Cis-2-Methyl-7-octadecene (3) with significant antioxidant potential. The chemical components were identified for the first times.
RETRACTED: Assessment of Microplastics in Water and Sediment of River Benue Troughs, Benue State, Nigeria Adam, Idris Habiba; Mohammed, Ikrimah Usman; Umaru, Isaac John
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 1 No 2 (2024): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v1i2.3816

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Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants with significant ecological and health implications. This study investigates the presence and risks of microplastics (MPs) in the River Benue, Nigeria, using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Water and sediment samples were collected from five locations along the river, with FTIR analysis revealing key functional groups such as alcohols, alkenes, amines, and carbonyls. Specifically, water samples from one site showed peaks at 3320 cm⁻¹ (O-H stretch, indicating alcohols) and 1640 cm⁻¹ (C=C stretch, indicating alkenes), while another site exhibited peaks at 3264 cm⁻¹ (N-H stretch, indicating amines) and 1640 cm⁻¹ (C=C stretch, indicating alkenes). Sediment samples showed significant peaks at 3622 cm⁻¹ (O-H stretch, indicating alcohols and phenols) and 2326 cm⁻¹ (C=N stretch, indicating nitriles). The Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Risk Quotient (RQ) analyses confirmed varying levels of microplastic contamination, with potential environmental and health risks due to the leaching of toxic additives. The study underscores the need for continuous monitoring, stricter pollution control, and public education to mitigate microplastic pollution in this vital waterway.
Effect of Heavy Metals and Risk Analysis on Arable Farmlands in Selected Local Government Areas of Southern Taraba State, Nigeria Habibu, Bilyaminu; Olawale, Otitoju; Ejeh, Yakubu Ojochenemi; Umaru, Isaac John; Oko, John Odiba; Ezeonu, Chukuma Stephen; Odufa, Egbeadumah Maryanne
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 1 No 2 (2024): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v1i2.3819

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Heavy metals are naturally occurring metallic elements that have a relatively high density compared to water. In most of the continent including Africa, the lack of food quality usually stand to be one of the major problem in which most of the food items are laden with lots of pollutants from heavy metals. Soil is said to be the reservoir of nutrients as well as pollutants. These pollutants have been implicated in causing lots of Health issues on human and Animals. Agricultural soil plays major role in food safety, food scarcity and food security, consumption of contaminated foods has serious implication on Human and Animals health. Heavy metals are potential environmental pollutants which are toxic to the human health. When present in an Arable land, they have the ability to bio-accumulate in the soil then to crops and eventually get to humans through food consumption. This study is able to evaluate the effect of heavy metals and risk analysis of arable farmlands in some selected local government areas of southern Taraba state (Donga, Wukari and Takum). All samples were processed, and heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, and As) concentration were assayed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS). The results showed that Chromium had a high concentration across all the studied areas with values ranging from 1.40 mg/kg to 2.25 mg/kg. However, Cadmium followed with values ranging from 0.04 mg/kg to 0.07 mg/kg and Arsenic with values ranging from 0.03 mg/kg to 0.06 mg/kg while Lead and Mercury had the lowest concentration of less than 0.03 mg/kg across the three LGAs. Ecological Risk Assessments parameters; Target Cancer Risk, Hazard Index (HI) and Estimated Daily Intake (EDI) were determined to assess the non-carcinogenic health risk. Takum recorded the highest levels of HM having the highest health risk followed by Wukari, whereas Donga had the lowest. Consistent use of crops harvested from the sampled location may pose a serious health challenge; bio-accumulation of toxicants in the soil across the studied areas may pose a health risk due to high concentration of heavy metals which are known to generate free radicals that may lead to oxidative stress and other cellular damages in humans.
Effect of Administration of Copper plasma Activated water and Anesthetic on Hematological and Pancreatic tissues of Wister rats Umaru, Isaac John; Kingsly, Iseko Iyoko; Gyasi, Prince Kwadwo; Ogochukwu, Edom Favour; Akafa, Tensaba Andes; Malantso, Jackson Soyinka; Habibu, Bilyaminu; Umaru, Kerenhappuch Isaac
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 2 No 1 (2025): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v2i1.4722

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In biomedicine, applications of PAW span from biofilm removal, wound healing, deactivation of bacteria and viruses, dentistry (for teeth disinfection and whitening), and cancer therapy. The biochemical activity of PAW is derived from synergistic effects of the highly reactive species, specifically reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). PAW is considered a biofriendly and prospective solution for biotechnology applications due to the time dependent nature of its biochemical activity because of the active species, and its economic and environmental benefits of using air rather than toxic chemicals as the raw material. Thus, the study on Effect of Administration of Copper plasma Activated water and Anaesthetic on Haematological and Pancreatic tissues of Wister rats. Material and Methods: Preparation of plasma-activated water a non-thermal micro-hollow cathode discharge (MHCD) was used to generate plasma-activated waters (CU-PAWs). Results: The results showed the haematological profile of the animals treated with 400mgkg-' had a decrease in Haemoglobin, Mean capsular Haemoglobin (11.21 ± 1.23 and 22.93 ± 21.11) compared to the controlled group (15.03 ± 1.72 and 29.93 ± 7.27) and in animals treated with 200mgkg-1 and 400mgkg-1 there is a significant decrease in the platelets (21.96 ± 23.16 and 20.89 ± 24.03) compared to animals on control group (32.08± 16.70) (table 2). Animals treated with 200mgkg-' and 400mgkg-' have a decrease in platelet (22.36 ± 4.88 and 20.89 ± 24.03) compared to animals on control (32.08 ± 16.70) and also animals treated with 400mgkg-1 have an elevated white blood cell count 173-56 ± 4.50) compared to the control group (3.66 ± 3.06). Conclusion: Cupper plasma water is safe to be used since it do not have much effect on the blood biochemistry and haematological parameters unlike the aesthetic agents cause changes on the haematological and blood biochemistry parameters. Hence, it is important to be aware of the effects of these agents before using them in experiments.
Snake Venom: Its Biochemical Components and Their Uses in Medicine Umaru, Isaac John; Benjamin, Wisdom L.
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 2 No 1 (2025): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v2i1.4931

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Snake venoms have components with diverse biological actions that are extensively studied to identify elements that may be useful in biomedical sciences. In the field of autoimmunity and rheumatology, various findings useful for the study of diseases and potential drug development have been reported. The study of disintegrins, proteins that block the action of integrins, has been useful for the development of antiplatelet agents and principles for the development of immunosuppressants and antineoplastic. Several proteins in snake venoms act on the coagulation cascade, activating factors that have allowed the development of tests for the study of coagulation, including Russell’s viper venom time, which is useful in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome. Neurotoxins with either pre- or postsynaptic effects have been used to study neurogenic synapses and neuromuscular plaques and the development of analgesics, muscle relaxants and drugs for neurodegenerative diseases. Various components act by inhibiting cells and proteins of the immune system, which will allow the development of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs. This review summarizes the usefulness of the components of snake venoms in the fields of autoimmunity and rheumatology, which can serve as a basis for diverse translational research.
Effect of Aqueous Extract of Achyranthes aspera Leaves on Antiretroviral Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats Umaru, Isaac John; Udoh, Mary Athanasius; Akafa, Tensaba Andes; Oteng, Joseph; Akem, Ingwu Joseph; Ngbede, Ocheifa Mathew; Utioukpan, Ashaka Fidelis; Mijinyawa, Aboki Nwunuji; Ekup, Ogholo Ogholo
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Achyranthes aspera leaves are believed to reverse drug resistance and increase the efficacy of current drugs. Achyranthes aspera leaves contain many secondary metabolites needed for the redressal of diseases and ailment. Thus, the ART-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Methodology: Thirty (30) albino rats were divided into 5 groups of 6 each and treated as follows: Group A (no antiretroviral drugs, no extract); group B (antiretroviral drugs alone); group C (extract alone); group D (antiretroviral drug plus 40 mg/kg extract); group E (antiretroviral drug plus 80 mg/kg extract). All treatment lasted for twenty-eight days. Blood samples were collescted and serum ALT and AST determined using UV-spectrophotometer. The mean (± S.E.M) of data were calculated and further analysed for statistical significance using graph Pad Prism 5.0. Results: Mean serum ALT were 36.8 ± 20.24, 56.11 ± 6.12, 54.6 ± 24.18, 90.40 ± 11.14, 88.36 ± 13.10 and that of AST were 143.8 ± 20.24, 208.4 ± 16.13, 60.0 ± 24.18, 164.40 ± 11.14, 52.36 ± 16.14 for groups A, B, C, D, and E respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean values of serum AST for group B and those for group C. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the ALT values for the test and control groups of rats (p value >0.999) Also, there was no statistically significant difference between the mean values of AST for group B and those of groups A, D, E. Conclusions: This extract at a higher concentration should add to the treatment of HIV in synergy with antiviral drugs, However, the extract shown no significant reduction of serum ALT and AST in ART treated rats.
Exploring the Dynamics of Enzyme Activity: Environmental and Biological Influences Akram, Muhammad; Rehman, Urooj; Ahmed, Misbah; Umaru, Isaac John
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v2i2.5268

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The work presents the classification of enzymes and factors that are affecting enzymatic reactions in the living systems. Factors such as temperature, pH, enzyme concentration, substrate concentration, factors of inhibition, factors of activation, and incubation time are important in influencing enzyme reactions, which are responsible for controlling components in living systems. The majority of enzymes are three-dimensional molecules with complex molecular networks and sensitive to various environmental factors.
Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Oxystelma Esculentum Chishti, Abdul Wadood; Akram, Muhammad; Rehman, Urooj; Khan, Fahad Said; Iftikhar, Momina; Umaru, Isaac John
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v2i2.5269

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Several phytochemicals, including glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins, are present in the widespread medicinal herb Oxystelmaesculentum. These physiologically active substances contribute to the herb's pharmacological properties, which include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic effects. Research studies have shown that O. esculentum can be used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, pain, respiratory issues, and digestive issues. It may also have neuroprotective properties and help in blood sugar regulation. Even though its therapeutic qualities appear promising, more research must be done to verify its efficacy, safety, and potential for drug development.
Cutting-Edge Discoveries in Cancer Biology and Therapeutic Development Akram, Muhammad; Abdullah, Muhammad; Iftikhar, Momina; Umaru, Isaac John
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v2i2.5306

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Growth in precision medicine, immunotherapy, genetics, and new therapeutic approaches is driving the rapid progression of cancer science and drug discovery. Greater tailor-made treatments attacking specific genetic abnormalities and immune systems have become an alternative to the one-size-fits-all approach, bringing renewed hope to patients for improved outcomes and fewer adverse effects. The most critical growth impacting the face of cancer research and drug discovery is summarized in this brief. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other methods enable complete genomic profiling, which identifies actionable mutations and guides targeted therapy. Stepping away from blanket chemotherapy, scientists can develop more effective and less toxic drugs by understanding the specific mutations that create each patient's cancer. By blocking the brakes of the immune system, these drugs allow T cells to better fight cancer cells. However, research is ongoing to maximize these treatments' efficacy and safety, particularly in the case of solid tumors. Targeting some of the TME components, such as the extracellular matrix or TME-dwelling immune cells, could provide new treatment strategies. Huge amounts of genetic information are being evaluated, potential medicine candidates are being identified, and patient outcomes are being forecast by AI algorithms. In addition, machine learning algorithms are being employed to improve patient stratification, optimize clinical trial design, and personalize treatment regimens using real-time data. Combination Treatments: Combination therapies employing multiple mechanisms of action are gaining increasing popularity as a result of the flexibility and complexity of cancer. For maximizing efficacy and overcoming resistance, researchers are incorporating immunotherapy with targeted therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other modalities. The goal is to keep tumor cells from evading treatment by attacking cancer from a variety of angles. These combinations are currently under investigation in clinical trials, which have had promising results, particularly in cancers such as breast, lung, and melanoma.
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