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G. N. Okwu

Publications (4)

Hypolipidemic Properties of Ethanol Extract of Cyperus rotundus Rhizome

G. N. Okwu, S. E. Abanobi, U. V. Nnadi, C. O. Ujowundu & A. C. Ene · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Hypolipidemic Properties of Ethanol Extract of Cyperus rotundus Rhizome This study investigated the effect of ethanol extract of Cyperus rotundus rhizome on hyperlipidemia induced with carbimazole and cholesterol in male wister rats. Acute toxicity analysis with the Cyperus rotun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/17158

Lead-induced Oxidative Stress and Chemoprotective Role of Dietary Supplements on Wistar Albino Rats

C. O. Ujowundu, G. N. Okwu, J. J. Achilike, L. A. Nwaogu, A. C. Ene & C. I. Iheme · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

The heavy metal lead (Pb) is a common environmental pollutant with widespread distribution, and oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of its toxicity. The ameliorative effect of nutritional contents of palm oil and cod liver oil (dietary supplements) following...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/33167

Free Radicals Scavenging and Neuroprotective Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Combretum zenkeri Leaf

C. O. Ujowundu, C. U. Ogbonna, G. N. Okwu & C. S. AIisi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Combretum zenkeri is a small tree found in the tropical West Africa that has been applied by locals in the treatment of arthritic and other inflammatory diseases. This study investigated the free radical scavenging activities of ethanolic leaf extract of C. zenkeri against nitric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14039

The Effects of Extracts of Christmas Bush (Alchornea cordefolia) on Sickle Cell Hemoglobin

R. N. Nwaoguikpe, W. Braide, G. N. Okwu, B. O. Anyanwu & C. O. Ujowundu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

The study aims at determining the antisicking effectiveness of the extracts of the leaves of a herbal medicinal plant Alchornea cordefolia. The plant is widely distributed in the South-eastern region of Nigeria. The study is designed to involve phytochemical exploration, the nutr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/4467