The present study investigated the phytochemistry and antioxidant activity of Pterocarpus angolensis (Mubvamaropa) from Mupandawana. Pt. angolensis has numerous medicinal uses. The bark, sap, leaves and roots are all used to treat different ailments. The sap is used to stop nose...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i530267
Mabintou Diomande, Kouassi Hubert Konan, Yapo Thierry Monnet, Kouassi Armand Kanga, Jean Bedel Fagbohoun, Jaures Oscar Gbotognon, Eugène Jean Parfait Kouadio & Lucien Patrice Kouamé·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2021
Aims: During the industrial processing of mango, considerable quantities of peel and seeds are rejected, which results in a significant economic loss for the manufacturer, as well as an impact on the environment. However, mango almond and peel flours present enormous nutritional...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i530266
Introduction: Anemia is one of the most common complications of kidney failure. The kidney is responsible for the production of erythropoietin, a key hormone in erythropoiesis. Insufficient production of erythropoietin due to impaired kidney functions and also inflammation could...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i530265
Irina Lydia Sudeu Nitcheu, Thomas Djifack Tadongfack, Falmata Amazia, Melissa Guechoun Choundong, Marthe Pelagie Alogo, Paul Talla, Batakeh B. Agoons & Vicky Jocelyne Ama Moor·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2021
Background: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are relatively common in African countries. The use of faecal markers, Calprotectin in particular, is presently of considerable interest to IBD patients. The high faecal calprotectin level has a good diagnostic accuracy in discrimina...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i530264
Background: Chrysophyllum albidum has been widely consumed for its flesh part as a fruit snack and source of vitamins but also grossly under-utilized because of dearth of knowledge on nutritional and therapeutic potencies of other fruit parts. This study thus aimed to comparative...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i430263
Bacterial skin infections are common in the tropics and the emergence of resistant bacterial strains has complicated treatment outcomes especially in immune compromised patients. This study focused on determining the antibacterial activity and preliminary phytochemical screening...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i430262
Datura metel is commonly found locally and it is readily available to the people, consequently, it is abused and deliberately used as poison. The aim of this study is to ascertain the effect of Datural metel through blood parameters and lipid profile when consumed through food in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i430261
Background: Hypertension is a condition with a substantial public health burden and a high risk of cardiovascular disease. The increasing prevalence of hypertension requires the use of cost-effective treatment and effective management of a disease. Hence, this study aims to asses...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i430260
Marlyne-Josephine Mananga, Kouandjoua Brice Didier, Kotue Taptue Charles, Bebbe Fadimatou, Djuikwo Nkonga Ruth, Mbassi Manga Gilbert, Kuagny Blaise, Djouhou Michelle, Fokou Elie & Kana Sop Marie·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2021
Beans are nutritionally and economically important food crop in Cameroon. However, data on the nutritional value of the different red bean cultivars remain poorly known to consumers. The objective of this study is to characterize 10 red bean cultivars in order to determine theirs...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i430259
Aim: To understand the structure-function relationship of the proofreading (PR) functions in eubacteria and viruses with special reference to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronaviruses (SARS-CoVs) and propose a plausible mechanism of action for PR exonucleases of SARS-CoVs....
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i330258