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Chidi Uzoma Igwe

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Anti-oxidant Effects of Annona muricata Ethanol Stem Bark Extract in N-nitroso- N- Methylurea (NMU)-Induced Prostate Cancer in Albino Rats

Onyinyechi Chijioke Njoku, Chidi Uzoma Igwe, Favour Ntite Ujowundu, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Chimdi Ezichi Esonu, Raymond Chigozie Ibeh, Nnenna Chinenyenwa Osuji-kalu, Blessing Amarachi Mba, Olachi Lilian Osuagwu & Chibuike Valentine Edom · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Background: Evidence has suggested that the pathogenesis of prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer is closely related to the state of oxidative stress in prostate tissue. This study evaluated the anti-oxidative stress effects of A. muricata ethanol stem bark extract in N-nitro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i4412

Proximate Composition of Dried Leaf and Stem Bark Ethanol Extracts of Annona muricata for Therapeutic Applications

Onyinyechi Chijioke Njoku, Chidi Uzoma Igwe, Favour Ntite Ujowundu, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Olachi Lilian Osuagwu, Chibuike Valentine Edom, Chinaza Shedrach Dike & Ifeanyi Augustine Okereke · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Annona muricata, popularly known as soursop, is an evergreen plant in the Annonaceae family cultivated in the tropical and subtropical climates around the world. Their high proximate content makes them ideal food supplement that could be harnessed in the control of ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2312

Characterization of ABO / Rhesus Antigen Polymorphism Associated with Malaria in a Malaria Hotspot in Bayelsa State, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Faith Ajiebabhio Ogbole, Chidi Uzoma Igwe, Henrietta Chinyere Onuoha & Chiamaka Perpetua Nzebude · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2023

Aim: The aim of the present study was to characterize the role of ABO/Rhesus blood group antigen polymorphism in malaria among adults in Bayelsa State, Niger Delta, Nigeria. The pattern of distribution of ABO/Rhesus antigen polymorphism in the area was also assessed. Materials an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i7826

Evaluating the Prevalence of Malaria Parasite Infection among Adults in Wetlands Using Nested PCR and High Resolution Melting Analysis

Faith Ajiebabhio Ogbole, Chidi Uzoma Igwe, Henrietta Chinyere Onuoha & Chiamaka Perpetua Nzebude · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2023

Background: Wetlands serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, the vector of malaria Plasmodium. Effective detection of Plasmodium infection requires a very sensitive                        method. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of malaria parasi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v14i4322

Heavy Metal Pollution Mediated Oxidative Stress in Amaranthus hybridus Leaves

Linus Ahuwaraeze Nwaogu, Adaku Vivien Iwueke, Chidi Uzoma Igwe & Chinedu Emeka Ihejirika · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2012

The effect of the same concentration of heavy metals lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) pollution on oxidative stress parameters in A. hybridus leaves after fifty days was investigated. A. hybridus leaves from soil sample without heavy metal pollution served as the control....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2012/1205