Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, the convergence of endemic chronic viral hepatitis and a rising, diet-driven metabolic syndrome presents a "dual burden". This intersection may accelerate liver disease progression, yet its impact on body composition is poorly understood, par...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51041
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the nutritional and antioxidant potential of the waste products of three varieties of the Allium genus (purple onion, yellow onion and garlic) consumed in Côte d'Ivoire. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Biocatalysis an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51042
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is hypothesized to have originated in Central Africa. It predominantly thrives in tropical semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia and typically attains a height ranging from 0.5 to 4.0 meters. The grains of pearl millet are nutritionally rich, cont...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51038
Diabetes mellitus (DM) presents a rapidly escalating global health challenge, with substantial increases in prevalence, associated morbidity, and healthcare expenditures documented by authoritative organisations. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with chronic low-grad...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51037
Blackgram (Vigna mungo (L.), is the most important legume crop, rich in high-quality protein, energy, fibre and micronutrients especially iron, zinc. High genetic diversity is known to exist among blackgram genotypes for micronutrient densities. Considering these facts and the st...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51036
Due to its rapid ripening, mango is a tropical fruit that is highly perishable nature. In Côte d'Ivoire, the abundant seasonal production of mangoes leads to significant post-harvest losses each year. To limit these post-harvest losses and thereby contribute to the economic impro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51034
In the context of improving the texture of Konkonde (a traditional African dish) based on plantain, cassava flour is often incorporated. In order to improve the nutritional value of this dish and meet the nutritional balance, soy flour was chosen as an additional ingredient. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51035
Draught power can influence cattle meat quality. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of draught power on nutritional and sensorial qualities of Borgou cattle used for agricultural works in Northern Benin. For this purpose, 21 clinically healthy Borgou oxen, of 5 years...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51033
This study investigated the haematological and testicular antioxidant effects of G. brevis (GB) and M. myristica (MM) in male Wistar rats with finasteride-induced reproductive toxicity. Finasteride administration (negative control) significantly reduced packed cell volume (PCV),...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51032
Insects are increasingly being consumed as unconventional food resources in Northern Benin. This study aims to characterize the physicochemical and nutritional properties of shea caterpillars and grasshoppers consumed in northern Benin. A total of 1000 g of fresh shea caterpillar...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51031
Aims: The effect of the aqueous extract of Jatropha tanjorensis leaves on Wistar rats was carried out to ascertain biochemical efficacy in ameliorating carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced damage on histopathology and biochemical parameters such as Glucose, Aspartate transaminase...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i41030
Mulberry (Morus spp.), a nutrient-rich fruit widely cultivated across Asia, is an abundant source of anthocyanins natural pigments of the flavonoid class with strong antioxidant activity. These compounds, predominantly cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (ranging from 60–90% of total anthocya...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i41029
Jordas Casares Tchamba Tchana, Brice Ayissi Owona, Nicolas Angelique Messi, Tite Nathan Kouam Kamgue, Abdias Sebdou, Viviane Ngoungoure Ndam, Mersimine M.F Kouamo, Frederic Nico Njayou & Paul Fewou Moundipa·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2025
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and loss of autonomy. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of five biflavonoids extracted from the leaves and stems of Garcinia manni on proteins...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i41028
Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread health issue among obese children, contributing to metabolic disturbances despite adequate sunlight exposure in many regions. Understanding its relationship with biochemical markers is crucial for early detection and intervention. This study a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i41027
Hepatotoxicity, characterized by liver dysfunction or damage caused by excessive drug or xenobiotic exposure, remains a significant health concern. This study aimed to assess the hepatoprotective effects and ameliorative potential of the aqueous leaf extract of Solanum nigrum aga...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i41026