Publications (1899)
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Ethnopharmacological evidence and exploration of the phytochemical profile by GC-MS of bioactive compounds extracted from Sterculia setigera
Dramane Paré, Jotham Yhi-pênê N'do, Nikodème Vonogo Kabré, Mahamadi Nikiema, Emmanuel Zongo, Roland Nâg-Tiero Méda, Adama Hilou
Sterculia setigera is a plant used in traditional medicine to fight respiratory diseases. In phytotherapeutic care, optimization of bioactive compound extraction is a necessity for greater efficacy. This study aimed to determine an optimal procedure for obtaining bioactive compounds through fractionation of the extracts, with tests to assess t(...)
Sterculia setigera, Phytochemical screening, CG-MS, Antibacterial activity
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Evaluation of the Polymorphic Locus rs1695 of the GSTP1 Gene Association with HPV Infection in Women in Burkina Faso
Marius Anyovi Setor, Pierre Zabré, Zoénabo Douamba, Mah Alima Esther Traoré, Teega-Wendé Clarisse Ouédraogo, Lassina Traore, Rogomenoma Alice Ouédraogo, Théodora Mahoukèdè Zohoncon, Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, Pegdwendé Abel Sorgho, Prosper Bado, Asseitou Bambara, Tilate Lare, Albert Théophane Yonli, Simplice Damintoti Karou, Charlemagne Ouédraogo, Olga Mélanie Lompo, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Jacques Simporé
Introduction: Genetic polymorphisms of certain classes of glutathione S-transferase (GST), the enzyme responsible for the biotransformation of drugs and xenobiotics, have been associated with the risk of several cancers such as cervical cancer. The objective of this study was to characterize the impact of the rs1695 polymorphism of GSTP1 in wo(...)
Polymorphism, GSTP1, Women, HPV, Burkina Faso
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Phytochemical and Antiplasmodial Comparative Analysis of Leaf and Stem Bark Extracts of Combretum micranthum G.Don and Combretum adenogonium Steud. ex A.Rich.
Harouna Soré, Moussa Compaoré, Mahamadi Sana, Martin Kiendrebeogo
Background and Objective: Malaria is the most widespread of insect-borne diseases. It remained a public health concern worldwide and particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Every year, malaria causes several thousand deaths and millions of cases, most of them in children under 5 years. This study aimed to highlight the anti-plasmodial properties o(...)
Combretum micranthum G.Don, Combretum adenogonium Steud. ex A.Rich., malaria, traditional medicine, phytochemistry, Burkina Faso
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Essential Hypertension and Risk Factors: Evaluation of Biochemical Parameters and Polymorphism of the MMP1 and MMP3 Genes
Prosper Bado, Jean Marie Kabore, Herman Karim Sombie, Lassina Traore, Abel Pegdwendé, Isabelle Touwendpoulimdé, Jonas Koudougou Kologo, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Jacques Simpore
Background
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) gene polymorphisms contribute to the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to determine the possible association of two polymorphisms of two MMP genes (MMP1 and MMP3) with essential hypertension (EH) in a Burkinabè population.
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The genomic DNA of 72 hypertensive patien(...)
Essential Hypertension, Risk Factors, MMPs, Polymorphism, Burkina Faso
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Abundance, Diversity, and Distribution of Platyhelminthes of the African Tiger Frog (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis Günther 1858) from Two Climatic Zones in Burkina Faso (West Africa)
Patricia Soubeiga, Magloire Boungou, Yamba Sinare, Salam Sankara, Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Awa Gnémé
From June 2022 to November 2023, frogs (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis) from the urban and peri-urban areas of Ouagadougou, Ganzourgou, and Bobo-Dioulasso were examined for Platyhelminthes. The aim was to inventory frog Platyhelminthes in two climatic zones in Burkina Faso. The collection method used was a visual and acoustic approach. After each(...)
Amphibians, Anurans, Conservation, Helminthes, Parasites, Burkina Faso
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Reduction of Malnutrition Related to Unsafe Water Consumption in Developing Countries: Potabilization of Surface Water and Traditional Well Water, with Plant Extracts
Frédéric Anderson Konkobo ,Mamounata Diao , Paul Windinpsidi Savadogo , Roger Dakuyo , Noëlle Edwige Roamba , Sandrine Zongo and Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Abstract: The consumption of unsafe water in rural areas is a real public health problem in developing
countries. This situation mainly affects children under five years of age and causes several deaths
and many cases of malnutrition every year. The objective of this study was to evaluate and optimize
the capacity of four local plant extrac(...)
water; biocoagulant; bioflocculant; turbidity; potabilization
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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Profile of Antifungal Susceptibility Tests of Strange Drugs 2018 to 2022, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Dovo, EE, Zohoncon , TM, Sorgho, PA, Ouedraogo, E., Baduon , M., Gouti , P., Belemgnegre, M.,Ouedraogo , P. and Simpore, J.
Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common cause of significant morbidity, affecting millions of women worldwide. It is estimated that approximately 75%of women of childbearing age will have at least one episode of candidiasis in their lifetime. In the last decades, resistance to azoles has become a public health problem. Although(...)
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Candida albicans, Azole Resistance, Burkina Faso
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Nutritional composition of dried Gapal, a highly nutritious food based on fermented cereal and milk
Abel Tankoano· Mah Alima Esther Traoré · Inoussa Salambéré · Cheikna Zongo · Donatien Kaboré · Michel Bakar Diop · Aly Savadogo · Hagrétou Sawadogo‑Lingani
Gapal, a fermented milk–cereal mixture is a foodstuff that is starting to spread and become part of people’s food
habits in Burkina Faso. However, the chemical composition of this food is not available. The objective of this study
was to determine the nutritional composition of dried Gapal. Samples were purchased from five cities of Burkin(...)
Gapal,Milk–cereal mixture, Proximate composition, Amino acids, Minerals, Phytates
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Physicochemical characteristics and nutritional composition of the seeds and oils of Hannoa undulata (Guill. & Perr.) Planch
Bazongo Patrice, Ouédraogo Lassané, Cissé Hama, Bazié Paulin, Barro Nicolas
Hannoa undulata kernels are a potential source of nutrients. However, the nutritional potential of the species remains under-utilised in Burkina Faso. The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional composition of the seeds and oil of H. undulata, a neglected species, with a view to improving their utilization. Proximal composition and(...)
H. undulata; Fatty acids; Amino acids and mineral composition; Triglycerides
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Physicochemical characteristics and nutritional composition of the seeds and oils of Hannoa undulata (Guill. & Perr.) Planch.
Bazongo P, Ouédraogo L, Cissé H, Bazié P and Barro N
Hannoa undulata kernels are a potential source of nutrients. However, the nutritional potential of the species remains
under-utilised in Burkina Faso. The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional composition of the seeds and oil
of H. undulata, a neglected species, with a view to improving their utilization. Proximal composition an(...)
H. undulata; Fatty acids; Amino acids and mineral composition; Triglycerides
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Evaluation of the implementation of governmental policies and actions to create healthy food environments in Burkina Faso
VivianeAurélieTapsoba, Ella W R Compaore, Augustin Nawidimbasba Zeba, Jerome Winbetourefa Some, Julien Soliba Manga, Adama Diouf, Jean-Claude Moubarac, Stefanie Vandevijvere and Mamoudou H Dicko
Objective: The creation of a healthy food environment is highly dependent on the policies that governments choose to implement. The objective of this study is to compare the level of implementation of current public policies aimed at creating healthy food environments in Burkina Faso with international good practice indicators. Design: This ev(...)
Food system; Food environment; Public policies; Policy implementation; Food-EPI
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Formulation of high-calorie foods from local raw materials using the Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology
Jean Axel T. KABORE, Ella R. COMPAORE, Inoussa KY, Ousmane OUEDRAOGO, Fulbert NIKIEMA, Elie KABRE, Mamoudou H. DICKO
An experimental study on the formulation of high-calorie foods from local raw materials was carried out for the benefit of military personnel involved in the fight against terrorism. The aim of this study was to provide this social stratum with food of high nutritional quality at a reduced cost. The Design of Experiments (DOE) method was used(...)
Experimental designs; Formulation; Hypercaloric foods Optimization
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Diversité végétale des bois sacrés suivant les secteurs phytogéographiques au Burkina Faso (Afrique de l’Ouest)
Savadogo S., Dimobe K., Ouoba YH
Au Burkina Faso, les bois sacrés sont des formations végétales protégées par les populations à des fins cultuelles. Ils sont préservés de l’action destructrice humaine car ils suscitent la crainte parmi les populations. Afin de montrer leur importance dans la conservation de la diversité végétale, les bois sacrés ont fait l’objet d’étude dans(...)
Bois sacrés, Relevés phytosociologiques, Conservation, Diversité végétale, Burkina Faso
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Nutritional, Physicochemical, and Phenolic Profiles of Seeds and Seed Fats from Three Native Oleaginous Combretum Loefl. Species in West Africa
Adjima BOUGMA, Raoul BAZIE, Aminata SERE, Judicaël Thomas OUILLY, Souleymane BADO, and Ismaël Henri Nestor BASSOLE
Combretum adenogonium, Combretum glutinosum, and Combretum paniculatum. are indigenous oleaginous species of West Africa. The study was designed to assess the nutritional, physicochemical, and phenolic profiles of seeds and seed fats from three native oleaginous Combretum Loefl. species in West Africa. The AOAC and AOCS methods were used to de(...)
Combretum adenogonium; Combretum glutinosum; Combretum paniculatum; seed fat; nutritional composition; physicochemical properties
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Involvement of IL10 rs1800872 and rs1800896 in the Acquisition and Progression of Dengue Virus Infection to Severe Forms of the Disease in Burkina Faso
Aziz Sidi Aristide Tapsoba, Fadilatou Tassembedo, Lassina Traore, Shoukrat Ohuwa Toyin Bello, Mousso Sawadogo, Teega-Wende Clarisse Ouedraogo, Rogonoma Alice Ouedraogo, Patoinéwendé Denise Ilboudo, Potiandi Serge Diagbouga, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Jacques Simpore
Background: Dengue fever is a major public health problem in Burkina Faso. Some people infected by dengue virus develop a severe dengue (SD) and potentially fatal form of the disease which are dengue hemorrhagic syndrome or dengue shock syndrome. Host genetic factors may be relevant, predisposing some individuals to severe disease. Polymorphis(...)
Dengue Hemorrhagic Syndrome, Dengue Shock Syndrome, Gene Polymorphism, IL10, Burkina Faso