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Research Article

Detoxification of Poultry Feed Using Candida tropicalis Isolated from Palm Wine

Motunrayo Abake Elesin*, Akinyele B. J, Oluwole, O.R

Aflatoxin contamination in poultry feed poses a significant threat to both poultry health and food safety. This study aimed to explore the potential of using Candida tropicalis, isolated from palm wine, to detoxify aflatoxins in poultry feed ingredients. In this study, Candida tropicalis was isolated from palm wine samples collected within Akure metropolis, Ondo State, Nigeria. The isolated yea...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7186-7195
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Research Article

Biopreservative Effects of Jack Fruit Seed and Bark on Fruit Juices

Itaman, V.O*, Osaro-Matthew, R. C, Okorie E. E

Fruit juices are drinks consumed worldwide as it contain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, dietary fibers, sugars and bioactive compounds which are important for the wellbeing and health of humans. Fresh fruits are minimally processed to obtain juices which render it perishable products and hence the need to preserve these juices. This study was aimed at investigating the biopreservative potent...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7196-7206
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Profiling Phytochemical Constituents and Antibacterial Efficacy of Ethanol Extract of Anacardium occidentale Linn (Cashew) Slender Branches

Jesse I. A*, Istifanus T., Mafe, A. N, Oloninefa S. D, Attah F, Targema B. T.

Antibiotic resistance in most bacterial infections remains a threat to humanity. This necessitates the search for natural sources of remedy from Anacardium occidentale Linn (cashew) slender branches. The plant slender branches were air dried for four weeks at 25oC and process for extraction. Cold maceration method was used to obtain the extract using ethanol as menstruum. Antibacterial suscepti...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7207-7214
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Evaluation of Fungi Infestation of Stored White and Yellow Cassava Garri in Jos North Metropolis

John W. C.*, Ishaya M., Ihum T. A., Joshua V. I, Dinchi P. T., Sikiru G. K

Food security is required national development and for human survival. However, it is important that food security should not be seen only in the perspective of availability but also on safety. This study determined the mycological quality of selected white and yellow Garri sold within Jos North metropolis. The study was conducted at the biology laboratory of Federal College of Forestry, Jos. A...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7215-7225
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Research Article

Quality Improvement of Watermelon-Clerodendrum volubile Extract Wine Produced via Sequential Malolactic Fermentation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus delbrueckii

Kazeem M. O.*, Aderoboye Y. O., Oyinlola K. A, Maiangwa J

Herbal infusions medicinal benefits in wine and the impact of malolactic fermentation on wine quality is of high significance. The study aimed at improving the quality of watermelon wine with Clerodendrum volubile extract using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp bulgaricus. S. cerevisiae and L. delbrueckii isolated from palm wine and yoghurt, respectively were used in...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7226-7235
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Purification and Characterization of Digitaria exilis Protease (White Acha)

Ogu C. T.*, Mbah N. K, Odibo F. J. C.

The protease of malted Digitaria exilis (white acha) species was extracted, purified and characterized. The enzyme was extracted with 200 ml of 0.1M citrate phosphate buffer (pH 7) containing 0.4% (w/v) cysteine and 0.86% NaCl, purified by dialysis against 4M sucrose, Ion exchange chromatography on CM sepharose and gel filtration chromatography on Sepharose 4B gel. On ion exchange chromatograp...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7236-7242
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Assessment of Lactic Acid Bacteria Treatments on some Biochemical Indices Associated with Ulcerative Colitis Induced in Wistar Rats

Bamigbade B. O.*, Oladejo B. O., Omayone T. P

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colonic mucosa and it’s clinically portrayed by diarrhea, abdominal pain and so on. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are one of the most significant groups of probiotic organisms, commonly used in fermented dairy products. These group of organisms enhance lactose digestion, stimulate the immune system, prevent and tr...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7243-7249
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Anti-Bacterial Properties of Leaf Extracts of Moringa olifera and Alchornea cordifolia Against Biofilm-Forming Strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Enya E*, Ekundayo, E. O, Madukwe E. U.

Medicinal plants represent potential sources of new antibacterial agents against drug resistant bacteria. The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activities of aqueous and ethanol extracts of the leaves of Moringa oleifera and Alchornea cordifolia against strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa expressing various virulence and biofilm-forming characteristics. Five hundred grams (50...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7250-7256
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Research Article

Multi-Drug Resistance, HIV/AIDS Coinfection and Risk Factors Associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection in Nigeria: A Systematic Review

Kashibu E*, Doughari J. H, Ja’afaru, M. I.

Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have emerged as major public health challenges facing tuberculosis control programme particularly in Asia and Africa. In Nigeria, the seroprevalence of HIV is 4.4%, the third highest infection burden in the world, with 21% of all tuberculosis patients dually infected with TB and HIV. The impact of MDR-TB is likely...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7257-7264
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Molecular Detection of Buruli Ulcer among Patients with Various Degrees of Skin Ulcerative Lesions Revealed Zero Prevalence in Parts of Jigawa State, Northern Nigeria

Kashim Y. A.*, Dogara M. M, Mienda B. S., Nwafor T. E, Akinwale O. P, Adeniyi K. A., Abubakar H. H

The indolent, necrotizing Buruli ulcer disease is a chronic condition caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, an environmental bacteria that can damage the skin, tissues, and bones. It is now recognized as one of the 20 Neglected Tropical Diseases targeted for elimination by the year 2030. Public health continues to face difficulties due to its mechanism of transmission that is yet to be completely u...

Dec, 2024 pp. 7265-7274