Aims: To evaluate the antisickling and antibacterial activities of Gardenia ternifolia and Uapaca heudelotii. Study Design: Evaluation of the antisickling and antibacterial activities of anthocyanins and organic acids extracted from Gardenia ternifolia and Uapaca heudelotii In vi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2015/13427
K. N. Ngbolua, P. T. Mpiana, D. S. T. Tshibangu, P. P. Mazasa, B. Z. Gbolo, E. K. Atibu, J. N. Kadima & F. M. Kasali·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aims: To evaluate the antisickling and radical scavenging activities and acute toxicity of indigenous nutritive formula Drepanoalpha®, produced through a bio-guided based plant selection. Study Design: Drepanoalpha® extracts, Antisickling activity by Emmel test, Antioxidant activ...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/11861
Background: Parts of baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) including especially the barks are commonly used for their medicinal properties. Aims: The aim of this work is to evaluate the antisickling activity of baobab tree barks, which are used in Congolese traditional medicine to man...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/10539
Aims: Raphia gentiliana De Wild fruit is edible. The aim of this work is to evaluate the anti-hyperglycemic activity of this fruit for its use as medicinal food. Study Design: Phytochemical analysis; extraction by lyophilzation process; measure of blood glucose level; calculation...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2459
B. M. Nsimba, P. V. Tsalu, D. T. Mwanangombo, E. K. Atibu, D. S. T. Tshibangu, K. Kayembe, N. L. Basosila, S. O. Mihigo & P. T. Mpiana·Chemical Science International Journal·2015
Aims: This work highlights the influence of the additivity of withdrawing electronic groups attached to the aromatic ring on the inhibition of the production of methane gas by the methanogenic bacteria acetoclastic. Study Design: Anaerobic digestion of pig manure, anaerobic toxic...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/21375
K. N. Ngbolua, Rafatro Herintsoa, Rakotoarimanana Hajatiana, V. Mudogo, D. D. Tshilanda, D. S. T. Tshibangu & P. T. Mpiana·International Blood Research & Reviews·2015
Aims: To evaluate the antisickling activity of lunularic acid. Study Design: Biological experiment in vitro (Emmet test), evaluation of cell morphological parameters such as radius, perimeter and surface. Place and Duration of Study: University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2015/21718
F. M. Kasali, A. O. Mahano, D. S. Nyakabwa, N. J. Kadima, F. M. Misakabu, D. S. T. Tshibangu, K. N. Ngbolua & P. T. Mpiana·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2013
Aims: An Ethnopharmacological survey was conducted in the city of Bukavu, in order to identify plant species and recipes used in Congolese folk medicine for the treatment of malaria. Study Design: Survey; plant collection; plant identification and classification: family, used par...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/5766
J. P. Mbula, E. M. Kitete, N. G. Kasiama, E. M. Ngoyi, J. T. K. Kwembe, D. D. Tshilanda, K. N. Ngbolua, D. S. T. Tshibangu, S. O. Mihigo, O. Onautshu & P. T. Mpiana·Archives of Current Research International·2022
Aim: Zanthoxylum gilletii is used in traditional medicine against several pains, namely urinary tract infections, malaria, lombargy, high blood pressure etc. Thus, the aim of this study was to review the literature on the traditionnal use, the phytochemical composition and the bi...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2022/v22i7537