Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is grown for its seeds, which are used in human food as well as in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In Chad, sesame is considered a promising sector. It is one of many plant resources that can be exploited for food and economic purposes. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i1948
Leafy vegetables are an essential component of food and health security in many African countries. The Senoufo people of northern Côte d'Ivoire are well known for their high consumption of leafy vegetables, especially in « Tchonron » sauce, a traditional and cultural food prized...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i1949
Background: Anaemia is a serious health issue, particularly in remote areas such as Nsukka, Enugu State, South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria as a result of poor awareness. A comprehensive study on the iron status of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Nsukka, is rare...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i1947
Aims: Antimicrobial resistance is a major risk factor for therapeutic failure and the spread of multi-resistant strains. The misuse of antibiotics in livestock is a practice that promotes the development of resistance. The objective of this work was to evaluate the risk factors l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i1946
Background: The current study aims to identify some of the causes that may cause male infertility especially the secondary type, which has recently increased in urban life more than rural life, using some hormonal factors such as FSH, LH, testosterone, and biochemical parameters...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i1945
Background: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been spreading with increasing frequency over the past several decades. The decreasing effectiveness of therapies in treating bacterial resistance, due to the production of beta-lactamase (EC.3.5.2.6), has led to combining beta-lacta...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i1944
An In vitro study was conducted to investigate the extracts of three plants: Clerodendrum splendens, Sansevieria trifasciata and Sacoglottis gabonensis, which are traditionally utilized in Côte d’Ivoire for the treatment of Buruli ulcer. The objectives of this study were to quant...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6943
Opeyemi Emmanuel Atanda, Lamidi Waheed Babatunde Olaniyan, Olatomide Ayodeji Fadare, Adeola Folasade Ehigie, Tawakalit Abimbola Adisa, Temitope Tunji Odunitan, Oluwabunmi Temitope Alabi, Bukola Adeola Omonijo, Aloba Gideon Oluwaseun & Leonard Ona Ehigie·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2024
Background: The rise of drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum strains, particularly those resistant to artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), underscores the urgent need for alternative antimalarial agents targeting novel biochemical pathways. Aim: This study investigates...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6941
Introduction: Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a tropical plant widely recognized for its nutritional and medicinal value. Its fruit and leaves are rich sources of bioactive compounds, including phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and terpenoids, which exhibit antioxidant, anti...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6942
Adopo Sopie Sheilla Flavie, Kabran Guy Roger Mida, Baguia-Broune Fatou Diane M, Konan Kouassi Alain Pierre, Mamyrbekova-Bekro Janat Akhanovna, Marc Lecouvey & Békro Yves-Alain·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2024
This study is devoted to the phytochemical analysis of Dialium guineense fruit, which is particularly popular in urban areas in Côte d'Ivoire. Despite its high consumption, there is still little information about its potential. To assess and identify the levels of various seconda...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6940
Aims: The aim of the research was to analyze isoflavone levels and the estrogenic potential of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) on bone tissue structure preclinically. Study Design: Analysis of genistein and daidzein pigeon pea powder using the HPLC method. Preclinical tests were carri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6939
Humans have been using plants in traditional medicine and for food security for millions of years. Today, several plants are being studied for their nutritional and medicinal value. The aim of this study was to determine the macronutrient composition, the characteristics of the o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6938
Aims: This study aimed at determining the nutritional and antinutritional composition of the pulp and seeds as well as physicochemical characteristics of the seed oil of Terminalia catappa L. (tropical almond). Methodology: The analyses were done in the Agroecology and life scien...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6936
Aims: The Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) method is an extraction method currently being developed using affordable green solvents with low cytotoxicity. This research aims to (a) identify developments in NADES research, and (b) develop research gaps for NADES for future r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6937
Diabetes Mellitus, a leading global health challenge, necessitates reliable diagnostic and management biomarkers. This study assessed the efficacy of glycation markers in monitoring glycemic status across Type I, Type II, and gestational diabetes in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A cros...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6935