Glycyrrhizin, a triterpenoid saponin obtained principally from liquorice species such as Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis, has a long history of pharmacological use in liver disorders, yet the evidential basis for its hepatoprotective reputation is unusually heterogen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i61176
F. A. Ogunsola, T. E. Ayobami, A. P. Adegbola, A. A. Adediran, F. O. Olaleru, E. R. Atanda, S. Emmanuel, A. T. Kayode, G. O. Adeleke, V. O. Afolabi & G. E. Adeleke·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2026
Weed control using synthetic herbicides often poses adverse consequences for the environment and human health. The integration of bioherbicides into weed management strategies has recently been introduced as an alternative. Helianthus annuus and Bambusa vulgaris have been reporte...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i61175
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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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