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Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku

Publications (7)

Effect of Supplementation with Phenol Rich Fraction of Musanga cecropioides on Malaria and Primaquine Induced Oxidative Stress in Mice

Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Chibueze Peter Ihekwereme & Paul Chinwuba · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

This study investigated the effects of supplementation with a phenol-rich fraction of Musanga cecropioides (PRF-MC) on malaria and primaquine (PQ)-induced oxidative stress inSwiss albino mice. Plasmodium berghei infected mice were treated with PQ alone (0.25 mg/kg) and in combina...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i8544

Neuroprotective Effect of Butanol Fraction of Zapoteca portoricensis (Jacq.) H. M. Hern Root on Scopolamine Induced Memory Impairment in Rats

Felix Keneolisa Asogwa, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Augustine Oluchukwu Asogwa, Celestine Obiora Ugwu & Judith Chinyere Ugwu · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology · 2026

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by cognitive decline, memory impairment, and oxidative stress. Aim: This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of the butanol fraction of Zapoteca portoricensis root (BFZP) in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorrin/2026/v9i1193

Exploring the Potential Impact of the Use of Probiotics on the Pharmacokinetics and the Pharmacodynamics of Drugs: A Narrative Review

Felix Keneolisa Asogwa, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Augustine Oluchukwu Asogwa, Celestine Obiora Ugwu, Detu Martins Ikpechukwu, Kingsley Chidiebere Ndu & Linus Odinakachukwu Nsude · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host. Their impact on drug bioavailability and efficacy, particularly in gastrointestinal disorders, has gained considerable interest. This paper explores how probiotics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3367

Beyond Dopamine: Exploring Novel Pharmacological Targets for Improved Antipsychotic Outcomes

Felix Keneolisa Asogwa, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Augustine Oluchukwu Asogwa, Levi Onyebuchi Idokoja, Detu Martins Ikpechukwu & Damian Chukwunonso Mbah · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2025

Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by a multifaceted pathogenic mechanism impacted by numerous genes. The investigation of its pathophysiology is mostly dominated by the dopamine hypothesis.  Multi-target therapies represent a viable strategy for addressing polygenic disor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4492

Neurobehavioral and Hematological Effects of Zapoteca portoricensis (Jacq.) H.M.Hern Root Ethylacetate Fraction against Scopolamine Induced Cognitive Impairment in Rats

Felix Keneolisa Asogwa, Augustine Oluchukwu Asogwa, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Jude Ibeabuchi Ali, Faustina Chidiebere Udeozo & Sylvia Amarachi Ojobor · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2026

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by progressive dementia, neuroinflammation, and the accumulation of intracellular neurofibrillary tangles and extracellular amyloid plaques. Oxidative stress and cholinergic dysfunction are key con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2244

Assessment of Median Lethal Dose and Target Organ Toxicity of Oral Sub-chronic Administration of Newbouldia laevis in Mice and Rat Model of Toxicity

Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Uchechukwu Harrison Orji, Njideka Ifeoma Ani, Uchechukwu Loveth Iyanyi, Amara Anwuchaepe Ajaghaku & Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

The acute and sub-chronic toxicities of the leaf extract of Newbouldia laevis, an ethnomedicinal herb use in the management of diabetes mellitus was investigated. For the acute toxicity study, 10 – 5000 mg/kg of the extract were administered orally to mice and obvious signs of to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v21i4443

Amelioratory Effect of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Moringa oleifera on Some Liver and Kidney Function and Oxidative Stress Markers in Lead-intoxicated Rats

Christian Ejike Onah, Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Chudi Emmanuel Dioka, Anaelechi Jude Onuegbu, Chinwemma Florence Onah, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, John Kennedy Nnodim & Obi Ejeatuluchukwu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera (MO) against lead acetate induced changes in some liver and kidney function parameters and oxidative stress markers in rats. Thirty six acclimatized Wistar rats were divided into six groups of six rats each (group...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/23763