Victor C. Ihebom, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Callistus I. Iheme, Favour N, Ujowundu, Christopher O. Echereobia, Ngozi U. Nwogwugwu, Adaeze A. Nwakaudu, Margaret N. Ibe, Raymond C. Ibeh, Linus O. Agwu, Kingsley U. Obasi & Emmanuel C. Okwara·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
This study was conceived to improve the preservation of cowpea grains by eliminating the destruction of cowpea grains by cowpea weevils (Callosohruchus maculates) and to eliminate the detrimental effect of synthetic pesticide on the environment. This study evaluated the proximate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6442
To determine the phytochemicals, radical scavenging and antioxidant potential of orange peel extract. Citrus sinensis were subjected to extraction with ethanol. Gas chromatography (GC) was utilized to determine the phytochemical composition of orange peel extract. Hydrogen peroxi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i2358
George I. Amini, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Viola A. Onwuliri, Favour N. Ujowundu, Johnbosco J. Achilike, Kizito I. Amaefule & Onyewuchi G. Ugwuibe·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2023
Meat, a vital component of human nutrition, offers essential nutrients for balanced diets and growth. However, it’s cholesterol and fatty acid (FA) compositions impact cardiovascular health. This study aimed to describe the cholesterol content and fatty acid profile in various co...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i1030611
Haematological, hepatic and oxidative stress parameters in juvenile Clarias gariepinus exposed to a combined ternary mixture of naphthalene, phenanthrene and benzo[a]pyrene were investigated under static-renewal bioassay conditions. The test organisms were exposed to two levels o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2023/v22i4576
The effect of sublethal contaminations (100 mg/dm3) of heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) on soil enzyme and physicochemical properties was investigated after one hundred and twenty days. Soil sample without heavy metal contamination served as the contr...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/6341
Paracetamol overdose is a primary cause of drug-induced hepatotoxicity, mediated through oxidative stress pathways. This study determined the protective efficacy of Allium cepa methanolic extract against paracetamol-induced liver damage. Methanol extract yield of Allium cepa and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51060
Herbal therapies with antimalarial activities are increasingly studied not just for efficacy but also for safety. Methanol root extract of Newbouldia laevis has shown antimalarial potential in mice, however, the lipid-modulating effects remain unclear. This study investigated the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2342
Honey is a naturally sweet and viscous fluid produced by honeybees (Apis mellifera) from the nectar of flowers. Proline, free amino acid, tannins, phenols and flavonoids content were determined in eight samples of Obudu cattle ranch honeys. Antioxidant content (ascorbic acid equi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2012/1581
Joshua C. Ezema, Opeyemi D. Omoleye, Joshua O. Kanwanye, Sunday C. Chukwudoruo, Kizito M.E. Iheanacho, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Favour N. Ujowundu, Linus O. Agwu, Viola A. Onwuliri & Kingsley O. Obasi·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
This research investigated the bioactive compounds of Zingiber officinale (ginger), Allium sativum (garlic) and Curcuma longa (turmeric) and the combinatorial capacity of the extracts to chelate ferrous (Fe2+) ions. Phytochemicals were determined using gas chromatography-flame io...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6443
Aims: This study was aimed at investigating the protective potential of ethyl acetate fractions of Persea americana (PA) seed and Bryophyllum pinnatum (BP) leaf binary combinations against indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers. Methodology: Fifty (50) male Wistar rats were used in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i4279
Joshua C. Ezema, Blessing T. Nwafor, John E. Udensi, Blessing C. Chiagorom, Chisom I. Obasi, Christiana I. Daniel, Winnie D. Olu, Ruth A. Francis, Vivian O. Ibekwe, Sunday C. Chukwudoruo, Kizito M.E. Iheanacho, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Favour N. Ujowundu, Linus O. Agwu & Viola A. Onwuliri.·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Heavy metal exposure and toxicity pose significant risks to human health, resulting in endocrine dysruption, oxidative stress, neurodegeneration and breakdown of the immune system. This study investigated the in vitro antioxidant and metal chelating capacity of combined extracts...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2343