January 2024

Analytical performances description of the immunoturbidimetric method for the determination of HbA1c using Selectra Pro M automated system at the Institut National d'Hygiène (INH) of Lomé

HbA1c is the best indicator for monitoring glycemic control in both type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients. Its value allows us to predict the development of long-term degenerative complications of diabetes. Several techniques offered by different laboratories allow the determination of HbA1c based on different principles. The purpose of the present study was to perform the verification of the analytical performances of...

Author(s): Gnatoulma Katawa, Kossi Adjete, Oukoe Marthe Amessoudji, Wemboo Halatoko, Pélagie Edlom Tchadie, Fagdeba Bara, Irène Dossou, Christèle Nguepou Tchopba, Damintoti Simplice Karou and Yovi Ameyapoh  

January 2024

Typing of enterovirus identified from Moroccan mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) by seroneutralization

Non-poliovirus enteroviruses (NPEV) are infectious agents which can determine various illness in human such as hand-foot-mouth syndrome, angina, respiratory diseases, acute or chronic heart disease, diarrhea, pancreatitis, acute hemorrhagic and conjunctivitis. These viruses are eliminated in the stool and thus contaminate the marine environment and shellfish. In Morocco, shellfish sanitary quality analysis does not...

Author(s): Lalla Meryem Idrissi Azzouzi, Maria El Qazoui, Hicham Oumzil and Mariam Naciri

January 2024

Morphological traits variation of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) grown in Côte d’Ivoire

The genetic diversity of a genetic resource is an indicator of its richness and offers many possibilities for improvement. Cowpea is an important source of nutrients for humans and animals. This study aimed at assessing genetic diversity and relationships present among 135 accessions in the Centre National de Recherches Agronomiques (CNRA) collection, using qualitative traits. Traits analysis revealed significant...

Author(s): Doumbia Khady, Coulibaly Yaya Nadiala, Djè Bi Irié Roger, Koffi Yao Raymond, Tiote Lassana and Koffi Kouame Kevin

January 2024

Purification of stilbene synthase from Phaseolus vulgaris and determination of its catalytic activity

Stilbene compounds, secondary metabolites produced by plants in response to external environmental stimuli, are garnering increasing attention. Stilbene synthase (STS) plays a crucial role in their synthesis. This study focuses on the purification of stilbene synthase from Phaseolus vulgaris and the determination of its catalytic activity. The stilbene synthase gene obtained from the Phaseolus genome was expressed in...

Author(s): Yongkang Yan, Zhanyou Yan and Guofang Zhao

January 2024

Estimates of genetic variability in ultraviolet irradiated populations of summer squash

Summer squash is an important member of the family Cucurbitaceae. It is one of the most popular vegetable crops cultivated in Egypt. Increasing yield and improving fruits quality are the targets for growers. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the extent of genetic variations, heritability, as well as expected genetic advance for growth and yield related traits in four genotypes of summer squash subjected to three...

Author(s): Mervat I. Kamal