Akaffou Marc Hermann

Antihemorrhagic Activity in an Animal Model of Annona senegalensis, a Plant in the Ivorian Pharmacopoeia Used against Bites of Bitis rhinoceros (Viperidae)

Golly Koffi Julien, Akaffou Marc Hermann, Kouassi N’da Kouakou Auguste, Allali Kouadio Bernard, Ouattara Karamoko, Dosso Mireille, Siaka Sorho & Djaman Allico Joseph · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2026

Snakebite envenomation caused by Bitis rhinoceros can produce marked haemorrhagic effects, while access to specific antivenom may be limited in some settings. This study evaluated the in vivo antihaemorrhagic activity and preliminary acute safety of a hydroethanolic leaf extract...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i51387

An In-vitro Study of the Effect of Hydroethanol Extract of Annona senegalensis Leaves on Bitis rhinoceros (Viperidae) Venom Induced Coagulopathy

Golly Koffi Julien, Ahon Gnamien Marcel, Yapo-Crezoit Chiayé Claire Antoinette, Akaffou Marc Hermann, Yobouet Dedrekwaku Camman Benoit, Allali Kouadio Bernard, Ouattara Karamoko, Dosso Mireille & Djaman Allico Joseph · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Bites of Bitis Rhinoceros (Viperidae) usually cause a hemorrhagic syndrome in the victims. This is a medical emergency. Antivenom immunotherapy remains effective. However, its availability and cost still limiting its use in Africa in general and in Côte d'Ivoire particularly.  Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i11118