This study was designed to evaluate the effect of germination time on the proximate composition, functional and pasting properties of flours from red and brown varieties of pigeon pea seeds. The red and brown pigeon pea seeds were cleaned and germinated for 48, 72 and 96 h, respe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i3864
Objective of this study is to evaluate the physicochemical and nutritional properties of 5 infant flours produced by the ONG Tasnim located in Korhogo in the north of Ivory Coast. 3 samples of each formulation were collected and mixed to constitute the single sample of each formu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i3863
Introduction: Lipoprotein (a) is made up of an atherogenic LDL lipoparticle and a potentially thrombogenic apoprotein a and is therefore responsible for cardiovascular disease. The objective of this study is to evaluate serum lipoprotein (a) status and to investigate the correlat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i3862
The aftermath of heavy metal pollution can be hazardous to humans, considering the level of consumption of shellfish in riverine areas - which is relatively high. There is a growing concern about the quality of aquatic food (e.g. periwinkle and shrimp) in several parts of the wor...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i3861
Aim: In this study, the effects of alpha-tocopherol (AT), quercetin (QT) or their combination on ethanol-induced pancreatic and duodenal mucosal damage were investigated in rats using morphological and biochemical evaluations. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i3860
Background: Hygrophila schulli, a medicinal herb, has traditionally been used to treat a wide range of ailments such as diarrhoea, dysentery, and cough. The aim of this experiment was to seek the antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of the methanolic extract of H. schulli leaf...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i3859
In Niger, diseases linked to poor WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) practices are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between WASH and morbidity and the nutritional status of children aged 0 to...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i2858
Aim: Study of the effect of hydrolyzable tannins isolated from Euphorbia plants on alloxan-induced OS under in vivo conditions. Methodology: Polyphenols were isolated from Euphorbia plants using an extraction method, after which the effect of these polyphenols on malondialdehyde...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i2857
Prince Henry Nnadi, Maryjane Nwachukwu, Chidiebere Ikechukwu Ikaraoha, Jaachi Winifred Mbachu, Kris Azubuike Mmerenini, Chizaram Winners Ndubueze & Charlotte Chinwendu Iwuji·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2024
Aim: This research was done to ascertain if thyroid hormones and female sex hormones (progesterone and estrogen) play a role or are a risk factor in the development of cardiovascular diseases. Study Design: This is an observational study, specifically a case-control study. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i2856
Tea being a traditional beverage has been consumed for thousands of years becoming a daily habit that facilitates healthy living. Both black and green tea drinking have historically and generally been linked to feelings of refreshment and relaxation. Tea's L-Theanine (L-ʀ- glutam...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i2855