Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of oils from Chrysicthys nigrodigitatus and Hepsetus odoe, two freshwater fishes from Yabassi, Cameroon

Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of oils from Chrysicthys nigrodigitatus and Hepsetus odoe, two freshwater fishes from Yabassi, Cameroon

Abstract Backgrounds Oils of fish origin are a very rich source of Omega − 3 and Omega − 6 fatty acids. They have been suggested to provide numerous health benefits for humans involving antimicrobial properties. Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus and Hepsetus odoe are two fishes well known in Cameroon. The...

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Main Authors: Mouokeu Raymond Simplice, Womeni Hilaire Macaire, Njike Ngamga Fabrice Hervé, Tonfack Djikeng Fabrice, Djopnang DJimbie Justin, Tchoumbougnang François, Kuiate Jules-Roger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus
Hepsetus odoe
Fish oil composition
Antibacterial activity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-018-0690-z

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