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Damian C. Odimegwu

Publications (4)

Low-dose Sekikaic Acid Modulates Host Immunity and Protects Cells from Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Damian C. Odimegwu · Biotechnology Journal International · 2018

Introduction: Investigations of Ramalina farinaceae and its isolated compounds had reportedly shown appreciable anti-RSV activity albeit within a slim therapeutic window. Sekikaic acid represent one of such compounds. In this present study, sekikaic acid in very low dose was eval...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJI/2018/40802

In vitro Antiviral Activity of Nauclea latifolia Root Bark Extract Against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Damian C. Odimegwu & Charles O. Esimone · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Extract of Nauclea latifolia (NL) root bark collected from the Nigerian flora was examined for anti-RSV activity. Preliminary data showed anti-RSV activities with IC50 =75.62 µg/ml when tested against the recombinant strain rgRSV expressing the green fluorescent protein. Correspo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/39383

Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-cured Nalidixic Acid Resistant 85-kb Plasmid Salmonella gallinarum Immunoglobulin G Response in Brown Layer Hens

Ogochukwu P. Offor, Ngozi Offor, Damian C. Odimegwu, Wilfred I. Ugwuoke & Ebele B. Onuigbo · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2022

Aim: Fowl typhoid vaccination is a necessary complement to farm hygiene in reducing antimicrobial resistance caused by extensive prophylaxis of antibiotics in poultry. This study was undertaken to develop a vaccine candidate from a virulent strain by plasmid-curing. Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2022/v5i2207

Suppressive Effect of Garcinia kola on the Humoral Immune Response of Mice to Hepatitis B Virus Subunit Vaccine

Ifeoma A. Onah, Ebele B. Onuigbo & Damian C. Odimegwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2018

Aim: Due to the health benefits of most medicinal plants, humans have resorted to their frequent and sometimes daily consumption, thus there is need to investigate the effect of medicinal plants consumption while on vaccination. Study Design:  This study was designed to investiga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2018/40868