Skip to content
B

Bart I. Ifionu

Publications (5)

Assessment of Vitamin A and D Status in Male Patients with Prostate Disorders in Lagos, Nigeria

Bart I. Ifionu, Chukwum J. Okafor, Ufuoma Ohwo, Nkem F. Obianagha, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Omobolanle Abioye Ogundahunsi, E. N Adejumo & Seyi Samson Enitan · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2025

Background: Vitamin A and D are both fat-soluble vitamins that are crucial for maintaining overall health and are highly indispensable, despite their minimal daily requirements. Their involvement in cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis has linked them to the develop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i3311

Testosterone and PSA Dynamics in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer: Evidence from Patients at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Chukwum J. Okafor, Bart I. Ifionu, Ufuoma Ohwo, Nkem F. Obianagha, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Omobolanle Abioye Ogundahunsi, E. N Adejumo & Seyi Samson Enitan · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2025

Introduction: Prostatic diseases, including prostate cancer (CAP) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), are prevalent pathologies in ageing men. While prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a well-established diagnostic marker, the role of serum testosterone in distinguishing betwe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i4328

Evaluation of Catalase and Manganese in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Arvin Nwakulite, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Richard Eze, C. C. N. Vincent, Ejike Felix Chukwurah, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Calista Ndidi Adike, Ufuoma Chukwuani & Bart I. Ifionu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

This study was carried out to evaluate catalase and manganese in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. A total of 40 subjects Were included in this study. This comprised of equal number of male and female subjects respectively. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method was us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i30B31638

Evaluation of Factor Viii and Factor IX Activity among Primary School Children in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

I. L. Okoroiwu, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Lilian Nneka Egbuobi, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, C. C. N. Vincent, Bright Chukwuebuka Unaeze, Calista Ndidi Adike, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Ayomide Olusiji Soremi, Ejike Felix Chukwurah, Bart I. Ifionu & Confidence Ogechi Anyanwu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The values of factor VIII (FVIII) and factor IX (FIX) were evaluated among some primary school children in Owerri zone Imo State. The aim was to assess deficiency state or reduction in activity among these children. A total of two hundred and ten (210) venous blood samples were c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i34B31864

Estimation of Serum Glutathione Peroxidase in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rat Treated with Bitter Leaf Extract

Arvin Nwakulite, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Richard Eze, Valerie Esame Ugochi, C.C.N. Vincent, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Ejike Felix Chukwurah, Bright Chukwuebuka Unaeze, Chukwudi Ofodile Amaechi, Chetachi Blessing Okwuanaso, Ufuoma Chukwuani & Bart I. Ifionu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease in which there are high blood sugar levels. Type 2 is due to the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. The aim of this study was to evaluate the enzyme activity in glutathione peroxidase in type 2 diabetic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i30B31655