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View article: Formulation and development of capsules containing dry extracts from the calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. and the sheaths of Sorghum caudatum H., intended as a dietary supplement
Formulation and development of capsules containing dry extracts from the calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. and the sheaths of Sorghum caudatum H., intended as a dietary supplement Open
Introduction: Anthocyanin-rich extracts from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. calyces and Sorghum caudatum H. sheaths are promising antioxidants, but instability and dose variability limit use. This study aimed to standardize and manufacturing capsu…
View article: Formulation of Functional Food Supplements: Case Study of Manufacturing Process Optimization at ‘Sarepta Production’, Burkina Faso
Formulation of Functional Food Supplements: Case Study of Manufacturing Process Optimization at ‘Sarepta Production’, Burkina Faso Open
Introduction: In the context of promoting local resources and achieving food sovereignty, plant-based food supplements play a key role. However, their production often remains artisanal, making them prone to contamination and quality incon…
View article: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and Cytotoxicity Properties of Five Medicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in Burkina Faso: A Review
Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and Cytotoxicity Properties of Five Medicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in Burkina Faso: A Review Open
Background: Inflammation, this physiological process, is a natural defense mechanism that plays an essential role in tissue repair. However, if not properly regulated, inflammation can contribute to the development of chronic conditions, i…
View article: Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used for jaundice treatment in the Central East of Burkina Faso.
Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used for jaundice treatment in the Central East of Burkina Faso. Open
Aims: According to WHO data, Burkina Faso is classified as a high endemicity zone for hepatitis infection. The vaccine of hepatitis B is not well known in this country and the majority of the citizens cannot afford it. Therefore, many peop…
View article: Synergy and Mechanism of the Action of the Combination of Essential Oils and Antibiotics Against Antibiotic-Resistant Food Borne Disease Bacteria in Burkina Faso
Synergy and Mechanism of the Action of the Combination of Essential Oils and Antibiotics Against Antibiotic-Resistant Food Borne Disease Bacteria in Burkina Faso Open
It appears from this study that the combinations (essential oil-antibiotic) reduced the MICs of the antibiotics and eradicated antibiotic-resistant bacteria completely. This combination could constitute an excellent means against bacterial…
View article: National availability, prices and affordability of essential medicines: a comprehensive analysis using WHO/HAI methodology in Chad.
National availability, prices and affordability of essential medicines: a comprehensive analysis using WHO/HAI methodology in Chad. Open
this study's findings highlight the critical need to provide access to essential medicines and reduce their costs in Chad. Efforts should be undertaken to implement World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for universal access to essenti…
View article: Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of a Medicinal Plant Recipe from Burkina Faso
Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of a Medicinal Plant Recipe from Burkina Faso Open
<i>Background:</i> Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation are crucial factors in the development of various diseases, such as hepatitis and cancer. In the case of hepatitis, persistent inflammation of the liver contributes t…
View article: Chemical composition and antiproliferative activity on prostate and cervical cancer cell lines of Lantana camara Linn. essential oil
Chemical composition and antiproliferative activity on prostate and cervical cancer cell lines of Lantana camara Linn. essential oil Open
Lantana camara (LC) is an aromatic plant used in traditional medicine in Burkina Faso in association with other plants for the management of many microbial and inflammatory pathologies. The objective of this study was to determine the chem…
View article: Gene therapy for Parkinson’s Disease and Ethical Challenges: A Systematic Review
Gene therapy for Parkinson’s Disease and Ethical Challenges: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex, multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder with a pathophysiology deriving from the synergy of abnormal aggregation of neuroinflammation, synuclein and dysfunction of lysosomes, mitochondri…
View article: Clinical and Paraclinical Profiling of Patients with Viral Hepatitis B and C Attending Saint Camille Hospital in Ouagadougou (HOSCO)
Clinical and Paraclinical Profiling of Patients with Viral Hepatitis B and C Attending Saint Camille Hospital in Ouagadougou (HOSCO) Open
The present study aims to describe the clinical and paraclinical profile of patients infected by viral hepatitis B and C and follow-up. The clinical and paraclinical data used in this description are from patients infected by viral hepatit…
View article: Lignins and their potential for use as biopolymers in pharmaceutical engineering - a review
Lignins and their potential for use as biopolymers in pharmaceutical engineering - a review Open
Nature offers a diverse set of renewable biopolymers, among them the variety of natural polyphenols, whose structural diversity provides opportunities for further manipulation like the generation of chemicals and novel functional materials…
View article: Chemical Derivatization of Commercially Available Condensed and Hydrolyzable Tannins
Chemical Derivatization of Commercially Available Condensed and Hydrolyzable Tannins Open
Novel valorization routes for tannins were opened by the development of a simple, straightforward, robust, and flexible approach to the selective functionalization of condensed and hydrolyzable tannins. Irrespective of the different degree…
View article: Sulfited Tannin Capsules: Novel Stimuli-Responsive Delivery Systems
Sulfited Tannin Capsules: Novel Stimuli-Responsive Delivery Systems Open
Microcapsules of sulfited Acacia mearnsii tannin (AmST-MCs) were generated for the first time via the sonochemical method. Their stability profile was assessed and set in the general context of tannin microcapsules (TMCs) generated under t…
View article: A Study of the Effect of Kosmotropic and Chaotropic Ions on the Release Characteristics of Lignin Microcapsules under Stimuli-Responsive Conditions
A Study of the Effect of Kosmotropic and Chaotropic Ions on the Release Characteristics of Lignin Microcapsules under Stimuli-Responsive Conditions Open
Stimuli-responsive behavior of lignin microcapsules (LMCs) has been investigated along with the detailed characterization of their stability profiles. The disassembly of LMCs was found to be salt species-dependent, indicating the specific …