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B. C. Chinko

Publications (8)

Haemostatic Effects of Ethanolic Extracts of Amaranthus hybridus on Wistar Rats

B. C. Chinko & F. S. Amah-Tariah · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2020

Introduction: Haemostasis refers to the arrest of bleeding due to vascular damage and involves the intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation pathways which converge at the point of fibrin activation to stop or minimize blood loss. Amaranthus hybridus contains a while range of nutrition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2020/v11i130121

Neurobehavioral and Biochemical Effects of Caffeine and Vernonia amygdalina Leaf Extract in Healthy Male Wistar Rats

B. C. Robinson, B. C. Chinko, V. O. Hart & S. O. Ojeka · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology · 2026

Caffeine is a non-selective antagonist of adenosine A1 and A2A receptors, whereas Vernonia amygdalina contains phytochemicals with reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Although both agents have been examined separately, information on their comparative and combi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorrin/2026/v9i1180

Multi-target Computational Profiling of Caffeine and Vernonia amygdalina Phytoconstituents Reveals Potential Neuroprotective Modulators of Diabetes-Associated Neurodegeneration

B. C. Robinson, B. C. Chinko, V. O. Hart & S. O. Ojeka · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Diabetes-associated neurodegeneration involves multiple pathological processes, including oxidative stress, impaired neurotrophic signalling, neurotransmitter dysregulation, altered metabolic signalling and progressive neuronal dysfunction. This study evaluated the in silico inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i3884

GC-MS and Proximate Analysis of the Hydromethanol Extract of Craterispermum schweinfurthi Leaves

F. Saronee, F. S. Amah-Tariah, B. C. Chinko & D. V. Dapper · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

Introduction: On account of their accessibility, affordability and reduced side effects, approximately half of the world’s population depends on herbal products for their primary healthcare needs. Although the possible potency and efficacy of some of these products have been docu...

Open access Research Article

Effects of Extracts of Anchomanes difformis on Female Sex Hormones: Preliminary Results

J. N. Egwurugwu, A. Nwafor, B. C. Chinko, K. C. Ugoeze, R. C. Uchefuna, M. C. Ohamaeme & M. C. Ebuenyi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

This study assessed the effects of extracts of Anchomanes difformis on female sex hormones in albino wistar rats. Forty female albino wistar rats weighing between 150-200 g divided into five groups of eight rats each were used for the work that lasted for four weeks. Group 1, the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/30286

Assessment of Socio-demographic Factors and Self-esteem among Imo State University Medical Students, Nigeria

J. N. Egwurugwu, M. C. Ohamaeme, E. I. Dike, B. C. Chinko, E. N. A. Egwurugwu & C. R. Ohamaeme · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

This study was conducted to assess socio-demographic factors that influence self esteem among medical in Imo state University, Orlu Campus, Nigeria. A total number of 472 students, 232 males and 240 females, were randomly selected from among the 700 medical students in the Univer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/37041

Assessment of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BP/CR) among Pregnant Women in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

M. C. Ohamaeme, J. N. Egwurugwu, E. I. Dike, G. I. Eberendu & B. C. Chinko · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BP/CR) are very important tenets of Focused Ante-Natal Care (FANC) aimed at reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. This study assessed birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in three health facilities...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/37240

Relationship between Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose and Body Mass Index and Coexisting Prehypertension and Prediabetes among Rural Adults in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

A. Nwafor, F. C. Mmom, O. Obia, C. Obiandu, V. O. Hart & B. C. Chinko · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

The incidence of hypertension, diabetes and overweight-obese are emerging health problems, which are increasingly prevalent globally. The objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and the relationship between blood pressure, blood glucose and body mass index, and the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14777