Chukwuebuka Kenechukwu Onyishi

A Survey of the Bio-activity of the Fruit Rind of Kiwano (Cucumis metuliferus)

Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani, Innocent Izuchukwu Ujah & Chukwuebuka Kenechukwu Onyishi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Background: Kiwano, commonly called horned melon is a common fruit consumed in the tropics for its nutritional and therapeutic value. This study evaluated the composition of some bioactive compounds in the rind of the fruit as well as its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i130283

Comparative Analysis of Minerals, Heavy Metals and Amino Acids Compositions of the Seeds and Juice of Cucumis metuliferus

Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani, Cosmas Ezekaibeya Achikanu & Chukwuebuka Kenechukwu Onyishi · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2020

The aim of this study was to compare the minerals, heavy metals and amino acids compositions of the seeds and juice of Cucumis metuliferus. The minerals and heavy metals content were evaluated using FS240AA agilent atomic absorption spectrometer according to the method of America...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i430126