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Pius T. Mpiana

Publications (13)

Aloe vera (L.) Burm. F. as a Potential Anti-COVID-19 Plant: A Mini-review of Its Antiviral Activity

Pius T. Mpiana, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Jason T. Kilembe, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Clément L. Inkoto, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Clément M. Mbadiko, Aristote Matondo, Gédéon N. Bongo & Dorothée D. Tshilanda · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: A novel β-coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has become a pandemic affecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Since there is no effective treatment, the need of finding alternative methods which can help to curb this pandemic is urgent. This study aims to review the literatu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i830261

Composition of Fatty Acids and Tocopherols Content in Oilseeds of Six Wild Selected Plants from Kahuzi-Biega National Park/DR. Congo

Kazadi Minzangi, Pius T. Mpiana, Bashwira Samvura, Archileo N. Kaaya, Matthäus Bertrand & Justin N. Kadima · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Objective: Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) in Democratic Republic of the Congo is packed with fantastic oilseed plants that need to be analysed in order to promote a sustainable exploitation for both commercial and food supply purposes. The study aimed to determine the content...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/17297

Synthesis and in vitro Antisickling Activity of Some Non-aromatic Esters

Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Augustin M. Malumba & Pius T. Mpiana · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Organic acids and their derivatives like butyl stearate have recently shown antisickling activity. Some none aromatic esters were synthetized and tested for their antisickling activity using Emmel test. On 21 esters tested only three showed no antisickling activity. Butyl palmita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22734

Spermicidal and Antibacterial Effects of Oncoba welwitschii Oliv. (Salicaceae)

Odette N. Kabena, Naomie E. Nyakembe, Jean Jacques D. Amogu, Lionel S. Asamboa, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Justin E. Mboloko, Pius T. Mpiana & Félicien L. Lukoki · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aim: The aim of this work is to evaluate the spermicidal, antimicrobial activity of Oncoba welwitchii Oliv. This will justify its use on reproductive health especially in the occurrence of infertility and the imbalance of vaginal flora. Carried out at the Department of Biology of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730336

Ethno-botanical Survey and Chemical Study of Medicinal Plants Traditionally used to Treat Anemia in Yakoma Territory (Nord Ubangi), Democratic Republic of the Congo

Samy Ngunde-Te-Ngunde, Kabengele N. Carlos, Emmanuel Moke Lengbiye, Jason Thambwe Kilembe, Jean-Aimé Mbanga Lokebo, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Nadège Kabamba Ngombe, Pius T. Mpiana, Jeff Iteku Bekomo & Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2022

Aims of the Study: To identify plant species traditionally used to treat anemia in Yakoma territory and to evaluate their chemical composition. Place and Duration: Yakoma Territory (survey) and University of Kinshasa (Phytochemical study), from August and October 2019. Methods: E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i430498

Secondary Metabolites and Mineral Elements of Manotes expansa and Aframomum alboviolaceum Leaves Collected in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Carlos N. Kabengele, Giresse N. Kasiama, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Jason T. Kilembe, Juvenal Bete, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Dorothée D. Tshilanda & Pius T. Mpiana · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2022

Background and Aims: Manotes expansa Sol. ex Planch. and Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) Schum.  are two plants belonging respectively to the family Connaraceae R.Br. and Zingiberaceae Martino widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of eye diseases, fever, headaches...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i1130549

Fatty Acids and Tocopherols Content in Fractionated Oils from Five Wild Oilseed Plants Native to Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Kivu-DR Congo

Kazadi Minzangi, Justin N. Kadima, Archileo N. Kaaya, Bertrand Matthäus, Patrick Van Damme, Bashwira Samvura, Dieudonné E. Mosibono, Katula Belesi & Pius T. Mpiana · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: Most natural oils only have limited application in their crude forms, but fractionation can provide a variety of food applications. The objective  was to fractionate crude oils from five selected plants growing wild in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) in DR Congo, to analy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/19653

Mineral Content and Antisickling Activity of Annona senegalensis, Alchornea cordifolia and Vigna unguiculata Used in the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in the Kwilu Province (Congo, DR)

Jules M. Kitadi, Clément L. Inkoto, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, K. M. Taba, Blaise M. Mbala, Brigitte Schmitz & Pius T. Mpiana · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2020

Aims: To determine the mineral composition of some plants (Annona senegalensis Pers., Alchornea cordifolia (Schumach. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. and Vigna unguiculate (L.) Walp.) used in the management of sickle cell disease by traditional practitioners in Kwilu province and to eva...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2020/v11i330131

Review of the Literature on Oral Cancer: Epidemiology, Management and Evidence-based Traditional Medicine Treatment

Mfutu Mana Charly, Sekele Issouradi Jean-PauI, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Situakibanza Nani-Tuma Hippolyte, Kamangu Ntambwe Erick, Paul Bobe Alifi, Nzudjom Foche Adelin, Monizi Mawunu, Emmanuel Kitete Mulongo, Tukutuku Musombo Nanou Anne, Pius T. Mpiana & Pakasa Muyulu Nestor · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2022

Oral cavity cancers are part of the upper aerodigestive tract cancers and represent a significant burden worldwide. Its epidemiology varies from country to country with high frequencies in South East Asian countries. Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors. Survival of oral...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i630512

Microscopic Features, Mineral Contents, Anti-sickling, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Stem Bark of Harungana madagascariensis Lam. Ex Poiret (Hypericaceae)

Florent Biduaya Mukeba, Johnny Bopopi Mukoko, Manix M. Mayangi, Myriam Mukadi Ngondo, Patience Mpia Ngelinkoto, Jérome V. Bamba, Fanfan Kitwa, Gédéon Ngiala Bongo, Paulin K. Mutwale, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Nadège K. Ngombe, Pius T. Mpiana & Théophile F. Mbemba Mbemba · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: This study addressed the identification of bioactive compounds, the determination of mineral content and the evaluation of the antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-sickling activities of aqueous extract from stem bark of Harungana madagascariensis. Place and Duration of Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030355

Anthelmintic and Antioxidant Activities, Phytochemical Profile and Microscopic Features of Senna alata Collected in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Giresse N. Kasiama, Adam Ikey, Carlos N. Kabengele, Jason T. Kilembe, Etienne N. Matshimba, Juvenal M. Bete, Prudent B. Bahati, Clément L. Inkoto, Paulin K. Mutwale, K. N. Ngbolua, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda & Pius T. Mpiana · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2022

Aim: The objective of this study was to determine the phytochemical profile of Senna alata LINN using chemical screening in solution and thin-layer chromatography, and to assess the antioxidant and anthelmintic activities of the plant’s aqueous extracts. Methodology: All the anal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i630513

Review on Ethno-botany, Virucidal Activity, Phytochemistry and Toxicology of Solanum genus: Potential Bio-resources for the Therapeutic Management of Covid-19

Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Clément M. Mbadiko, Aristote Matondo, Gédéon N. Bongo, Clément L. Inkoto, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Jason T. Kilembe, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Clarisse M. Falanga, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda & Pius T. Mpiana · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Background and Aim: Condiment plants are not only a source of food, flavors or food additives but also antivirals. The aim of the present work consisted in compiling ethno-botanical, phytochemical, toxicological and biological activities literature data reported on some species o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730246

Antihelminthic Activity, Phytochemical Profile and Microscopic Features of Ocimum basilicum Collected in DR Congo

Carlos N. Kabengele, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Giresse N. Kasiama, Jason T. Kilembe, Aristote Matondo, Clément L. Inkoto, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Clément M. Mbadiko, Jean Jacques D. Amogu, Gédéon N. Bongo, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Dorothée D. Tshilanda & Pius T. Mpiana · Asian Journal of Biology · 2020

Aim: The main aim of the present study is to validate the bioactivity of O. basilicum, a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat helminthiasis in DRC. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Science Faculty, University of Kinshasa, between June 2018 and March 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i330110