In Côte d’Ivoire, eggplant is one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables. However, this vegetable is very perishable. This work was developed to evaluate the effect of different UV-C concentrations on the conservation of eggplants with a view to identifying which one woul...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6886
Ficus platyphylla Ficus platyphylla belongs to the Moraceae family which contains nearly 1400 species divided into around forty genera. It is used to manage several diseases in folklore medicine. This study focused on the phytochemical screening and evaluation of the antibacteria...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6885
Background: Several findings and reports show that people with high intake of Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) have relief in pains, swelling and other inflammatory signs. Human red blood cell membrane stabilization has been used as a method to investigate the mechanism of action of an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6884
Five-Finger is very popular across the ten administrative regions, but especially on the Coastal Plains of Guyana. Never was taught that it is forbidden to those with renal diseases. Thus, it has been discovered that this favorite and versatile fruit to many has its darker side,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6883
This study evaluated the chemical profiles of boiled Hemidacylus frenatus (wall gecko, WG) and Scolopendridae cataracta (centipede) solutions and their effects on the liver and kidneys of albino rats. The GC-MS analyses of the solutions revealed that notable among the compounds p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5882
Aims: The general objective of this study is to isolate certain strains capable of producing citric acid. Place and Duration of Study: Sample collection was carried out on two types of organic matter. Sampling was done from February to April 2021 in 3 municipalities in Abidjan wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5881
Aguié Guy-Rodolphe N’cho, Kohué Christelle Chantal N’gaman-Kouassi, Benoit Banga N’guessan, Joseph Adusei Sarkodie, Ofosua Adi-Dako, Janat Akhanovna Mamyrbekova-Békro & Yves-Alain Békro·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2024
Aims: This work aims to investigate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant potential of the leaves of Macaranga heterophylla. Methodology: For this purpose, phytochemical screening by detection tests and thin layer chromatography (TLC), determination of total phenols conte...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5880
Aims: This study examines the effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Annona Muricata on liver enzymes in wister rats using the spectrophotometric method. Methodology: 20 Wister rats were divided into groups A, B, C, and D, of 5 rats each, housed, fed, and the experimental groups...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5879
Oilseeds of Citrullus lanatus are highly prized in African societies for their nutritional and socio-economic importance. In an attempt to improve their yield, remaining very low mainly due to lack of good nutritive and germinative quality seeds, the effect of fruit harvest time...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5878
Ugwu Obiora Celestine, Ukpabi-Ugo Chigozie Jacinta, Asadu Chidinma Lilian, Ali Ibeabuchi Jude, Asogwa Felix Keneolisa, Ugodi Gerald Walter, Obasi Uchenna Emmanuel, Ogbonna Chidera Gloria, Nwokedi Chukwuebuka Kingsley & Anosike Chioma Assumpta·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2024
Background of the Study: The response of the body to harmful stimuli, such as tissue damage or a pathogenic infection is known as inflammation. Rauwofia vomitera is a medicinal plant that is native to large areas of tropical Africa and it belongs to the family of Apocynaceae. It...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5877
Saccharum officinarum L. is a useful crop and a member of the Poaceae family that yields sugar molecules with a high concentration. The present study focused on the analysis of qualitative and quantitative phytochemical substances. For the comparative analysis of the crop, we hav...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5874
According to a World Health Organization (WHO) estimate, cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, expected to claim the lives of almost 10 million people in 2020. It is estimated that 30% of cancer incidences in low- and lower-middle-income countries are caused...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5875
A Banni buffalo in 3rd parity was presented with the history of completed gestation period and violent straining for more than forty eight hours without any progress in calving. On per-vaginum and per-rectum revealed dystocia due to 180° post-cervical right sided uterine torsion....
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5876
Introduction: Pittosporum viridiflorum, the multi habitat thriving plant species is widely believed to have been the source of sexual prowess for the polygamous kings and elites of the mighty medieval empire known as ‘Great Zimbabwe’. Despite the lack of systematic scientific val...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5873
Background: The indices of obesity (measured by Body Mass Index, waist circumference, and weight-to-height ratio) have been observed to be strongly associated with cardiovascular risk. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of general obesity while waist circumference (WC) and waist-...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5872