Publications (1272)
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Acute and Subacute Toxicity of Aqueous Extract of sarcocephalus latifolius (sm.) Bruce Fruit in Rats
Da Filkpièrè Léonard, Koussoubé Ignace, Doukouré Maya, Soudré Albert, Bayala Balé, Belemtougri G. RaymondThe roots, stem, and leaves of Sarcocephalus latifolius are widely used in pharmacopoeia to treat various
inflammatory diseases. However, few studies have been performed on the fruits of this plant. This study set out
to assess the aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits' innocuity...
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Serum Transthyretin Profile in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure on Hemodialysis at Souro Sanou University Hospital in Bobo-Dioulasso
Arnaud Kouraogo, Ollo Da Aoua Semdé, Alice Kiba, Fabienne Soudre, Raoul Karfo, Amidou Sawadogo, Emmanuel Zongo, Fatou Gueye Tall, Abdoul Salam Ouédraogo, Sanata Bamba, Georges Anicet Ouédraogo, Elie Kabre, Jean Sakande,Introduction: Transthyretin (prealbumin) is a protein secreted by the liver that is involved in the assessment of undernutrition and nutritional intake. Undernutrition in hemodialysis patients is associated with a worsening of vital prognosis. The main objective of this study was to investigate...
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Agro-physiological response of millet (Pennisetum glaucum (l.) r. br.) to water deficit when augmented with organic fertilization
Aboubacar Sory, Rasmata Nana, Abdoulazize Banhoro and Wendpang-Yidé Idrissa Caleb OuedraogoThe aim of the present study was to assess the impact of water deficit on millet growth and yield parameters under fertilization conditions using laying hen droppings. To achieve this, a split-plot experiment with three replications was carried out, studying two main factors: Water regime (H0:...
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Efficacy of local essential oils against Amblyomma variegatum tick from Burkina Faso
Delphine M. Hema, Abel S. Biguezoton, Anass Coulibaly, Moussa Compaore, Ignace Sawadogo, Rémy K. Bationo, Firmin F. Dah, Martin Kiendrebeogo and Roger C.H. NebiéThe native tick Amblyomma variegatum is still one of the veterinary importance cattle tick in West Africa. It hinders the improvement of animal production through its negative impact on the health and reproduction of infested animals. Given their negative consequences on production quality and...
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Microbiological and Physicochemical Quality of Groundwater and Risk Factors for Its Pollution in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Oumar Traoré, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, René Dembélé, Courage Kosi Setsoafia Saba, Johannes Cairns, Nicolas Barro, Kaisa HaukkaOuagadougou is a city with three million inhabitants and an increasing demand for water
of sufficient quality. New boreholes are drilled to match demand, but their protection from anthropogenic contamination is insufficient. To assess the quality of urban groundwater in Ouagadougou for
the...
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Microbiological and Physicochemical Quality of Groundwater and Risk Factors for Its Pollution in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
TRAORE Oumar, KPODA Dissinviel Stéphane, DEMBELE René, SETSOAFIA SABA Courage Kosi, CAIRNS Johannes, BARRO Nicolas and HAUKKA KaisaOuagadougou is a city with three million inhabitants and an increasing demand for water
of sufficient quality. New boreholes are drilled to match demand, but their protection from anthropogenic contamination is insufficient. To assess the quality of urban groundwater in Ouagadougou for
the...
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Etude des bio marqueurs de l'inflammation chez les patients hospitalisés pour infection à COVID-19 au centre hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado OUEDRAOGO
Jotham Yhi-pênê N’DO, Moumouni MAÏGA, Dramane PARE, Paulin Wendsom SAVADOGO, Mahamadi NIKIEMALe SARS-Cov-2 est un virus à ARN de la famille des coronavirus. La plupart des personnes touchées par ce nouveau coronavirus souffrent d'une maladie bénigne et se rétablissent. Cependant, l'infection peut évoluer vers une forme grave pouvant aboutir au décès du patient. L’objectif de...
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Detection of Human Papillomavirus DNA and E6/E7 mRNA from HPV Genotypes 16, 18, 31 and 33 in Histologically Confirmed Cases of Cervical Cancer and Precancerous Lesions in Burkina Faso
Théodora Mahoukèdè Zohoncon1,2,3* , Shoukrat Ohuwa Toyin Bello1,2, Prosper Bado1,2, Rogomenoma Alice Ouédraogo2, Estelle Ouédraogo2, Ina Marie Angèle Traoré2, Abdoul Karim Ouattara2, Florencia Wenkunni Djigma1,2, Albert Théophane Yonli1,2, Assita Sanou-Lamien4,5, Olga Mélanie Lompo4,5, Jacques Simpore1,2,3Introduction: Cervical cancer, caused by persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, remains a global public health problem. The cellular transformation and maintenance of the malignant phenotype of these
HPVs are attributed to the viral oncoproteins E6 and E7. Objective:...
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Assessment of the Aflatoxin Content of Maize Flours Produced in the Commune of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Adama Sawadogo, Raoul Bazié, Hama Cissé, Latifatou Helbi, Cheikna Zongo, Aly SavadogoAflatoxins are toxic metabolites present in various foods, especially when production and conservation do not respect good hygiene practices (GHP). In Ouagadougou, maize flour is produced and sold in different structures by actors who do not always respect GHP. Thus, it is necessary to regularly...
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Antioxidant potential, toxicity, and effect of Calotropis procera extract on milk production in Wistar rats
DOUKOURE Maya, TINDANO Basile, DA F. Léonard, ZABRE Géneviève, BAYALA Balé, BELEMTOUGRI G. RaymondBreast-feeding failure is a public health concern, as the use of breast milk substitutes increases the risk of morbidity and mortality among infants in developing countries. In Burkina Faso, people rely on medicinal plant to treat Breast-feeding failure. Indeed, Calotropis procera is medicinal...
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Antioxidant potential, toxicity, and effect of Calotropis procera extract on milk production in Wistar rats
DOUKOURE Maya, TINDANO Basile, DA F. Léonard, ZABRE Géneviève, BAYALA Balé, BELEMTOUGRI G. RaymondBreast-feeding failure is a public health concern, as the use of breast milk substitutes increases the risk of morbidity and mortality among infants in developing countries. In Burkina Faso, people rely on medicinal plant to treat Breast-feeding failure. Indeed, Calotropis procera is medicinal...
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Polyphenol content, antioxidant and antiproliferative effects of a plant mixture composed of four medicinal plants with hepatoprotective potential
Boly Rainatou, Kindo Abdourahim, Traoré Tata Kadiatou, Belem-Kabré Wendkouni Leila M. Esther, Barro Lassina, Compaoré Souleymane, Compaoré Moussa, Carraz Maëlle and Ouédraogo NoufouReactive oxygen species (ROS), known as normal by-products of various cellular processes, are involved in several human diseases, including cancer and liver diseases. The present study aimed to (i) determine the polyphenol contents, (ii) assess the antioxidant, and (iii) antiproliferative...
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First investigation of blood parasites of bats in Burkina Faso detects Hepatocystis parasites and infections with diverse Trypanosoma spp.
Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Magloire Boungou, Bertrand Adéchègoun Mèschac Chabi, Adama Oueda, Oskar Werb & Juliane SchaerBats are hosts to a large diversity of eukaryotic protozoan blood parasites that comprise species of Trypanosoma and different haemosporidian parasite taxa and bats have played an important role in the evolutionary history of both parasite groups. However, bats in several geographical areas have...
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Association of HLA-DRB1*11 and HLA-DRB1*12 gene polymorphism with COVID-19 in Burkina Faso
Alfred Rakissida Ouedraogo, Lassina Traoré, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Alexis Rakiswende Ouedraogo, Sidnooma Véronique Zongo, Mousso Savadogo, Tatiana Doriane Lallogo, Herman Karim Sombie, Pegdwendé Abel Sorgho, Teega-wendé Clarisse Ouedraogo, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma,Assita Sanou Lamien, Albert Théophane Yonli, Olga Mélanie Lompoand Jacques Simporé.Background: The clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can vary widely, ranging from
asymptomatic to severe, and may be influenced by the host genetic background. The aim of the present study was to determine the frequencies of HLA-DRB1*11 and HLA-DRB1*12 allele...
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Enquêtes ethnobotaniques sur la culture de la morelle noire (Solanum nigrum L.) dans quatre régions du Burkina Faso
OUEDRAOGO Mahamadi Hamed, NANDKANGRE Hervé, ILBOUDO PaulinLa morelle noire est une plante négligée, sous exploitée au Burkina Faso. Cela est dû à une méconnaissance de la plante qui est ignorée dans le système national de valorisation des légumes locaux. Ce légume-feuilles à fort potentiel nutritionnel pourrait contribuer à...