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
Background and Aims: Cadmium exposure can induce oxidative and inflammatory disturbances. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of cinnamon extract for modulating cadmium-induced inflammation in Wistar rats. The experimental design involved inducing inflammation in Wi...
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Ageing coconut plantations are progressively replanted to maintain productivity and facilitate harvesting, yet the oil-production characteristics of replanted germplasm require documentation. This study assessed kernel-related traits, wet-process virgin coconut oil (VCO) yield, S...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51160
Crystalline (Cry) δ-endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) have supported microbial and transgenic insect control for decades, but field-evolved resistance and natural tolerance in important pests have increased interest in complementary insecticidal proteins. Vegetative ins...
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Background: Dacryodes edulis is a fruit tree emblematic of Central Africa and highly prized for its fruit, the safou. The oil extracted from its seeds is also commonly used in herbal medicine. Aims: This study aimed to elucidate the lipid profile of the fat from D. edulis cultiva...
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Background and Aims: Cocoa bean shell (CBS) is a significant by-product of the cocoa processing industry and is produced in large volumes in cocoa-producing countries such as Nigeria. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary inclusion of cocoa bean shell (CBS) on nutrie...
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The aim of this study was to characterise the biochemical and nutritional composition of three local varieties of Citrullus mucosospermus Fursa (Bebu, Wlêwlê Petit and Wlêwlê Grand) grown in the Haut-Sassandra region of Côte d’Ivoire, in order to assess their potential for use in...
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