This study investigated the reno-ameliorative potential of the aqueous aerial extract of Commelina diffusa against doxorubicin-induced renal dysfunction in Wistar rats. Twenty-five Wistar rats weighing 160–200 g were randomly assigned to five groups. Group I served as the normal...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51174
Cowpea is a nutrient-dense legume with potential relevance to diets characterised by high carbohydrate intake. The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative assessment of the nutritional value of two cowpea varieties in order to determine the Glycaemic Index (GI) and Glycaem...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51173
Chantal Yah Kouamé-Dia, Carine Yao-Yapo, Bénédicte Koné-Dakouri, Kadio Morel Kouacou, Jean Louis Konan, Akissi Joelle Koffi, Otchoumou Bétina, Fatou Koné-Koné & M. L. Hauhouot-Attoungbre·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2026
Background: Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), produced by granulosa cells, is a key biomarker of ovarian follicular development and female fertility. In hormonal physiology, vitamin D is thought to play a role in biological processes crucial to fertility by helping to regulate genes...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51172
Nanikaly Moyen, Joel Bidounga, Dogfounianalo Somda, Maanicus Rodolpher Bez-bang Kotangou, Azuka Ogechi Mgbemene, Titilayo Kemi Sophia Nelly Adedjobi, Lucie Aba Toumnou & Rachel Moyen·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2026
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major global health concern. The HBV X protein (HBx) plays an important role in viral gene regulation and replication and represents a potential molecular target for antiviral compound screening. Aim: This study evaluated th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51170
Euphorbia heterophylla L. is a medicinal plant traditionally used for the management of various health conditions. This study evaluated the phytochemical and GC-MS characteristics of the aqueous leaf extract and the proximate composition of the powdered leaves of Euphorbia hetero...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51171
The high cost of conventional aquaculture feed and the need for sustainable feeding strategies have encouraged the use of locally available agricultural by-products in fish diets. Fermentation and probiotic supplementation may improve the nutritional utilisation of these alternat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51169
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Gossypium herbaceum L. (Malvaceae) is traditionally used in parts of Nigeria to manage diabetes and other ailments, yet integrated evidence on solvent-dependent phytochemistry, antidiabetic efficacy, and safety of its leaves remains limited. Aim: T...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51168
A field experiment was conducted at the Quality Seed Production Unit, Khanapur-A, VNMKV, Parbhani, during the summer season of 2025–26 to evaluate the effect of foliar application of micronutrients on growth, seed yield, and yield-contributing characters of sesame (Sesamum indicu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51167
This study assessed the effects of three locally formulated isoproteic diets containing 25% crude protein on the biochemical composition of market-size Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in earthen ponds in Côte d’Ivoire. The diets represented ingredients available in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51166
Introduction: COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2 and primarily affects the respiratory tract. Zinc, as an immunomodulatory micronutrient, was considered for reducing disease severity and mortality in patients with COVID-19. Serum ferritin, an acute-phase reactant, is an important m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51163
Cashew nut pellicle is an agro-industrial by-product with potential for value-added beverage development. This study evaluated the feasibility of producing an herbal tea from three solid cashew nut pellicle extracts obtained from a processing company in Korhogo. Formulations cont...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51164
Diabetes mellitus is a global metabolic disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia and associated complications, necessitating the search for effective plant-based therapeutic agents. This study investigated the phytochemical composition and potential antidiabetic activi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51165
Aims: This study evaluated the association between alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) and inflammatory biomarkers among hypertensive patients attending Rivers State University Teaching Hospital. Study Design: Analytical cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: Rivers State University Te...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51162
Background and Aims: Cadmium exposure can induce oxidative and inflammatory disturbances. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of cinnamon extract for modulating cadmium-induced inflammation in Wistar rats. The experimental design involved inducing inflammation in Wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51161
Ageing coconut plantations are progressively replanted to maintain productivity and facilitate harvesting, yet the oil-production characteristics of replanted germplasm require documentation. This study assessed kernel-related traits, wet-process virgin coconut oil (VCO) yield, S...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51160