Aim: This research work was aimed at investigating the acute toxicity and in vivo antidiarrhoeal activity of the extracts and fractions of Ipomoea triloba, a plant used locally for the treatment of acute infectious diarrhoea in order to investigate its safety profile. Study Desig...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6747
In Côte d'Ivoire, recurring stock shortages and difficulties in accessing specialized food products compromise nutritional treatment. This study proposes food formulas of flours composed of locally available products capable of meeting the protein-energy needs of children aged 6...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6745
Albinism is a congenital hypopigmentation disorder characterized by errors in melanisation leading to the partial or complete absence of melanin, the skin’s primary defense against actinic damage. Actinic damage in albinism summarizes all solar induced consequences from freckles...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5744
Probiotics have been researched for their benefit to gut health. Research for sources of probiotic bacteria has moved from milk to plants, as they have been found to be an inexhaustible source of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). The probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5743
The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.) is of vital importance to the Ivorian economy. Côte d’Ivoire is first world producer. However, its cultivation faces several constraints linked to anthracnose. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of two formulated bacterial...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5742
Kouakou Levi Moïse Koffi, Say Jean Baptiste Anouhe, Kan Benjamin Kouamé, Nonhondé Horline Degrace Zioh, Soune Carole Zouzou, Bi Koffi Albert Gnangouli & Koffi Messou Jean-Armel Kouadio·Biotechnology Journal International·2024
Background: Okra is one of the most consumed fruit vegetables by Ivorians either fresh or powdered. However, due to a lack of supervision, okra powders are sold under conditions that often leave something to be desired. Objectives: This study aims to assess the level of microbial...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5739
Introduction: The interaction of humans and animals especially dogs, has made zoonotic diseases remain a genuine threat to the health and survival of humans. Aim: The study was aimed at assessing the level of knowledge and risk perception of dog owners regarding canine and their...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5740
Amidases, also known as amidohydrolases (EC 3.5.1.4), are enzymes within the nitrilase superfamily or amidase signature family. They hydrolyze amides and nitriles into their corresponding acids while releasing ammonia. These enzymes are widely used in biotechnology and industry....
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5741
This study investigates the genetic divergence and yield and quality-related attributes of hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) through principal component analysis (PCA) and genetic divergence studies. Conducted during the Kharif 2022 season at the Seed Breeding Farm, Rice Improvement...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5738
Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are gaining attention for their UV photoprotective properties and potential applications in biomedical fields, cosmetics, and toiletries. In this study, Nostoc calcicola a genus of cyanobacteria distributed in freshwater were tested for MAA pro...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5737