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D. I. Izunwanne

Publications (7)

Anti-Infertility Effects of Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Toxicity in the Reproductive System of Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne & E. E. Ekpo · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2026

Introduction: Male infertility associated with exposure to environmental toxicants has become a significant public health concern worldwide. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄), a widely recognised industrial pollutant, is known to induce severe reproductive toxicity through oxidative st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1145

Effect of Cyperus esculentus Meal on Glutathione and Sperm Parameters in Androgen-Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) in Adult Male Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne, D. C. Akukwu, M. U. Elendu, J. N. Egwurugwu, A. Obialor, C. C. Ofoegbu, H. A. Izunwanne, E. E. Ngwu, G. C. Uloneme & P. C. Ugwuezumba · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2022

Introduction: Large populations and diversification of food plant species have continued to play an important role in sustaining healthy lifestyles and enhancing lifespan for everybody. This becomes imperative with growing environmental population and its resultant health hazards...

Open access Research Article

Effect of Tiger Nut Meal on Food/Water Intake, Body Weight Changes and Semen Abnormality in Androgen-Induced BPH in Adult Male Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne, E. E. Osim, P. Nwankpa, M. U. Elendu, P. C. Ugwuezumba & D. C. Akukwu · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology · 2021

Introduction: Food and water intake correlate positively. This may be due to their mutual dependence on body size, but an additional mechanism directly linking food and water intakes may also be involved. It is also believed that Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) has some fertility...

Open access Research Article

Effect of Tiger Nut Meal on PSA, Relative Organ Weight Sperm Cell and Histological Changes in Androgen-induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia in Adult Male Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne, J. N. Egwurugwu & C. L. Emegano · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Introduction: It is generally believed that Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) has some fertility boosting effects. However, scientific validation of some the fertility boosting belief concerning tiger nut is lacking. Objective: The aim of this project was to study the effects of tig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1530319

Effect of Tiger Nut Meal on Some Sex Hormones and Sperm Cells in Androgen-induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia in Adult Male Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne, J. N. Egwurugwu & C. L. Emegano · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: It is generally believed that Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) has some fertility boosting effects. However, scientific validation of some of the fertility boosting potentials as well as the ameliorative effect of tiger nut on Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is lack...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1430598

Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Urtica dioica (Stingy Nettle) on Motor Coordination, Fear and Anxiety in Swiss White Mice

M. C. Nsonwu, U. Mbama & D. I. Izunwanne · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Introduction: Natural products, like plant extracts either as pure compounds or as standardized extracts, provide unlimited opportunities for new drug discoveries because of their unmatched availability of chemical diversity. Scientific evidence from clinical trials to authentica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3742

Effects of Formalin Inhalation on Physical Characteristics and Renal Profile of Albino Wistar Rats

J. N. Egwurugwu, M. C. Ohamaeme, C. N. Ekweogu, E. E. Ngwu, P. C. Ugwuezumba, F. U. Ogunnaya, B. C. Azudialu, D. I. Izunwanne, P. Nwamkpa, M. U. Elendu & I. G. Eberendu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Background: Formalin exposure is common in our environment. This study assessed the effects of formalin inhalation on renal function and physical features of albino wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Thirty apparently healthy male albino wistar rats, weighing between 100-160 g,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/44412