Since ancient times, humans across diverse tradition, cultures and religious background have shown keen interest in traditional herbal products which enhance sexual ability, pleasure and libido as well as improving sexual functions and potency. The use of herbal aphrodisiacs amon...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i3802
Depending on a number of variables, heavy metals from both natural and anthropogenic sources may accumulate in fish bodies and heads in aquatic environments. This study intends to evaluate the degree of heavy metal bioaccumulation in Tilipia fish from the Otamiri river. A sample...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2801
Aims: Hemodialysis uses a semi-permeable membrane and electrochemical gradient to balance fluid and essential nutrient levels in the body. The kidneys perform this function in healthy individuals. The study aims to analyze the biochemical parameters of patients undergoing hemodia...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2800
Introduction: The non-enzymatic protein glycation alters protein function and contributes to many biochemical disorders. The accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) is associated with the complications of diabetes, kidney disease, metabolic disorders and degenerati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2799
This study investigated the proximate composition and evaluated the phytochemicals present in the methanol extract of Persea americana seed. The seed samples were collected, dried, ground into powder, and extracted in methanol by cold maceration. Proximate analysis was carried ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2797
This study showed clearly the effect of adding palm oil to the diet of farmed fish to replace marine animal oils. For this purpose, four foods based on maggot flour at 35% protein with the incorporation of palm oil, at different levels at 0, 2, 5 and 10% were tested in the to ass...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2798
Inflammation has a major role in the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease, in fact when it is recurrent, it contributes more to the obstruction of blood vessels through several biochemical mechanisms by provoking vaso-occlusive crises. In order to mitigate these adverse effects...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i1796
Babalola Ola Yusuf, Halimat Yusuf Lukman, Usman Okeme, Aderounmu Ibrahim Ganiyu, Musa Oyewole Salawu, Ibrahim Adeola Moronfolu, Olanrewaju Suleiman Olakunle, Lateefat Bello Abdulfatah, Motunrayo Azeezat Aiwinnilomo, Rasheed Bolaji Ibrahim, Azeemat Titilola Abdulazeez & Hussein Oyelola Bukoye Oloyede·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2023
Aims: The toxicological effects of single and repeated doses of aqueous extract (AE) and cow urine extract (CUE) of Nicotiana tabacum leaf on the liver and kidney function indices of male Wistar rats were investigated. Study Design: Thirty-five male rats were randomized into seve...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i1795
Zouleha Ali, Jean Baptiste Hzounda Fokou, Charles Christian Ngoule, Jules Clement Assob Nguedia, François Eya’ane Meva, Xavier Siwe Noundou, Etame Loe Gisèle Marie Marguerite & Jean Emmanuel Mbosso Teinkela·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2023
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the in vitro anti-plasmodial and cytotoxic effect of the methanolic extracts from leaves, stem bark and roots of Annickia affinis. Study Design: This is an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The work was conducted at th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i1794
Kamirou Chabi-Sika, Haziz Sina, Bawa Boya, Hafiz A. Salami, Gabin A. Dossou, Ibrahima Mama-Sirou, Glorieuse Dansou, Akim Socohou, Martial Nounagnon, Halfane Lehmane, Adolphe Adjanohoun & Lamine Baba-Moussa·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2023
Aims: Ageratum conyzoides L. is a small annual herbaceous highly odorous plant use in traditional medicine. The aim of this study is to evaluate in vitro antioxidant potential, toxicity and antimicrobial activity of aerial part extracts of A. conyzoides on strains potentially inv...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i1793