Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025

  • Research Article

    Gastroprotective and Antigastric Ulcer Effects of the Methanol Fraction of Cleistopholis Patens Leaves on Two Ulcer Models in Rats

    Nnamani Ikenna, Parker Joshua*, Ikechukwu Okoro, Innocent Okagu, Victor Ogugua

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 61-78
    Received: 14 March 2025
    Accepted: 26 March 2025
    Published: 4 July 2025
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    Abstract: Background: Cleistopholis patens leaves are used to treat stomach disorders in Nigeria. This research investigated the gastroprotective and antigastric ulcer effects of the methanol fraction of Cleistopholis patens leaves (MFCPL) in rats. Methods: In vitro experiments involved DPPH-radical scavenging and H+/K+-ATPase inhibitory activities. Two ulce... Show More
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    Photochemistry and Toxicity Studies of Aqueous Nauclea Latifolia Stem Bark Extract: Effect on Serum Biochemical Markers in Wistar Rats

    Angbo Kousso Marie Angeline*, Honoré St Seka Ohoueu, Adon Mousan Arsène, Apoline Jeannette Aka Adouko, Phillipe Alain Dit Bidié, Okpèkon Aboua Timothée

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 79-86
    Received: 16 June 2025
    Accepted: 27 June 2025
    Published: 18 July 2025
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    Abstract: Bacground: Nauclea latifolia is a medicinal plant used in Côte d'Ivoire as a remedy for tooth decay, dental pain and mouth sores. Its consumption can be toxic. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the renal, hepatic and myocardial effects, in order to prevent toxicity. Materials and methods: Phytochemistry was carried out by phytochemical... Show More
  • Research Article

    Biochemical Monitoring in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Feasibility and Application Perspectives in African Context

    Nkolo Tolo Francis Daniel*, Ama Moor Vicky Jocelyne

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 87-92
    Received: 3 July 2025
    Accepted: 15 July 2025
    Published: 30 July 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ab.20251303.13
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    Abstract: Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, optimization of therapeutic protocols in maxillofacial surgery represents a major challenge faced with resource constraints, limited access to advanced imaging technologies, and complexity of pathologies. Traditional Western-based protocols often fail to account for African population specificities including nutri... Show More
  • Research Article

    Fructosamine Profile in Regular Blood Donors at the Bobo-Dioulasso Regional Blood Transfusion Centre, Burkina Faso

    Arnaud Kouraogo*, Fabienne Marie Soudre, Raoul Karfo, Ollo Da, Alice Kiba-Koumare, Zida Abibata, Elie Kabre, Jean Sakande

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 93-99
    Received: 4 July 2025
    Accepted: 15 July 2025
    Published: 30 July 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ab.20251303.14
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    Abstract: Introduction: Fructosamine is a stable ketoamine, formed by the reaction between glucose and the amino group of proteins (mainly albumin, but also globulins and lipoproteins). It indicates average blood glucose concentrations of 2 to 3 weeks for monitoring and controlling diabetes. However, studies on fructosamine based on the characteristics of Bu... Show More