Anozie Maduabuchi Mbazurike

GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Components of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Amaranthus spinosus

Anozie Maduabuchi Mbazurike, J. N. Okereke, R. N. Okechi, R. C. Ibeh, Nnamdi Moses Chibueze & Ijeoma Emeka-Nwabunnia · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2026

Background: Medicinal plants remain an important source of biologically active compounds used in modern drug discovery. This study investigated the phytochemical constituents of Amaranthus spinosus leaf extract using Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) to identify potent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i2386

Hepatoprotective Effects of Amaranthus Spinosus Extract against Alcohol-induced Liver Injury in Wistar Rats: Modulation of Lipid Profile and Liver Function Markers

Anozie Maduabuchi Mbazurike, J.N Okereke, I.E Nwabunnia, R.N Okechi, R.C Ibeh & Nnamdi Moses Chibueze · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2026

Background: Alcohol-induced liver injury is a major global health concern, characterized by oxidative stress, dyslipidemia, hepatocellular injury, and altered liver function. The present study evaluated the hepatoprotective and lipid-modulating effects of Amaranthus spinosus aque...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i1471