American Journal of BioScience

Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2022

  • Experimental Investigation of the Structural Coloured Reflections from Elytra of the Megacephala Regalis Citernii

    Issaka Ouedraogo, Wend Dolean Arsene Ilboudo, Winde Nongue Daniel Koumbem, Alioune Ouedraogo

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2022
    Pages: 186-190
    Received: 12 October 2022
    Accepted: 27 October 2022
    Published: 4 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.20221006.11
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    Abstract: This article is devoted to the study of the structural layers origin of the mixed color blue, yellow-green and red reflections from elytra of the Megacephala Regalis Citernii, a bug species. So, we proceed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and spectrophotometry characterization of these layers to explain the origin of the mixed color blue, yell... Show More
  • Comparison of Thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Attack Incidence on Five Onion (Allium cepa L., 1753) Varieties

    Douan Bleu Gondo, Diarrassouba Nafan, Koffi Eric Blanchard Zadjehi, Coulibaly Tenon

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2022
    Pages: 191-194
    Received: 26 October 2022
    Accepted: 11 November 2022
    Published: 22 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.20221006.12
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    Abstract: Onion (Allium cepa L.) is a widely consumed food product in Ivory Coast. Unfortunately, low local production is noted, forcing the State to remain dependent on the countries of the sub-region and Europe. A significant increase in local onion production is, therefore, necessary. This necessarily involves sustainable management of the entomological c... Show More
  • Cytogenotoxicity of the Aqueous Extract of Bitter Kola (Garcinia kola: Clusiaceae) Using Allium cepa Assay

    Seino Richard Akwanjoh, Ngnaniyyi Abdoul, Endum Lucas Akacha, Dongmo Tonleu Ingrid

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2022
    Pages: 195-200
    Received: 29 October 2022
    Accepted: 22 November 2022
    Published: 15 December 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.20221006.13
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    Abstract: Bitter kola (Garcinia kola) is the African wonder nut that is widely eaten for its medicinal properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential genotoxic effects of the aqueous extract of G. kola nuts using the Allium cepa test system. Roots of A. cepa were treated to a series of concentrations, 0 µg/ml, 5.0 µg/ml, 10.0 µg/ml, 25.0 ... Show More
  • Evaluation of Anticonvulsant and Anxiolytic Effects of Aqueous Extract of Draceana reflexa Leaves in Rats

    Bassoueka D’Avila Judicaël, Okemi Andissa Nadege, Peneme Max Bonaventure Lazard, Lemba Nganga Ella, Abena Ange Antoine

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2022
    Pages: 201-205
    Received: 16 November 2022
    Accepted: 5 December 2022
    Published: 15 December 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.20221006.14
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    Abstract: Naturally, Anxiety is a public disorder of high co-morbidity related to epilepsy, an enduring neurologic disease considered by persistent seizures. Existing drugs used for these situations have some restrictions for example spiking side effects, deterioration, and ineptness in certain people needing the look for other possibilities. The aqueous ext... Show More
  • Wasp Venom (Polistes flavus) Induced Bio-molecular and Enzymatic Alterations in Albino Mice and Its Reversal After Using Anti-venom

    Krishna Kumar Prajapati, Ravi Kant Upadhyay

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2022
    Pages: 206-219
    Received: 4 November 2022
    Accepted: 25 November 2022
    Published: 23 December 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.20221006.15
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    Abstract: In the present investigation, in vivo effects of wasp toxin were evaluated on reversal of metabolic enzymes after providing purified anti-venom antibodies (anti-toxins) at 4 hour of treatment with 40% 24-h LD50. Venom glands of yellow wasp Polistes flavus were homogenized and loaded on gel filtration column for purification and isolation of venom t... Show More
  • Evaluation of the Chemical and Biological Properties of Oil Extracted from Detoxified Rubber Tree (Hevea Brasiliensis) Kernels

    Bamba Soualiho, Jean-Claude N'Guessan Yao, Kouadio Kouakou John, Kanate Losseyni, Adima Amissa Augustin

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2022
    Pages: 220-229
    Received: 26 November 2022
    Accepted: 12 December 2022
    Published: 23 December 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.20221006.16
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    Abstract: The rubber kernel is rich in nutrients. But its toxicity due to hydrocyanic acid is a problem for its use in food. This bitter almond contains a high concentration of cyanide (2712.4 mg/kg). Its extracts are therefore declared not to comply with the recommendations of the food standards. However, the rubber plantations in Côte d'Ivoire provide a la... Show More
  • Evaluation of the Nephroprotective Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Gentamicin-Induced Renal Toxicity in Albino Wistar Rats

    Ahon Gnamien Marcel, Ouattara Sitapha, Djyh Bernard Nazaire, Lago Gnonseka Constantin Mederic, Yapi Houphouet Felix, Djaman Allico Joseph

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2022
    Pages: 230-237
    Received: 16 November 2022
    Accepted: 5 December 2022
    Published: 30 December 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.20221006.17
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    Abstract: The kidney performs several important functions in the body. Its failure leads to a dysfunction that deserves a solution. Thus, this study was initiated to investigate the protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids on nephrotoxicity. For this purpose, 48 Albino Wistar rats (male and female) were divided into 8 groups of 6 rats. The first group, serv... Show More