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
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
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
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