Josephine Ozioma Ezekwesili-Ofili

Haematological Modulatory Effects of Ethanol Leaf Fractions of Sida acuta and Ficus exasperata, Alone and in Combination, in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

Adanma Eunice Ukogo, Chinwe Nonyelum Ezekwesili & Josephine Ozioma Ezekwesili-Ofili · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2026

This study evaluated the haematological modulatory effects of ethanol leaf fractions of Sida acuta and Ficus exasperata, singly and in combination, in alloxan-induced diabetic female Wistar rats. Sixty-three female rats were divided into nine groups (n = 7): A, normal control; B,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2230

Antidiabetic Activity of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Ficus exasperata (Moraceae) and Sida acuta (Malvaceae) in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats: Phytochemical Profile, Body Weight and Fasting Blood Glucose

Adanma Eunice Ukogo, Chinwe Nonyelum Ezekwesili & Josephine Ozioma Ezekwesili-Ofili · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2026

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both, with rising global burden. Phytochemical screening is an important aspect of medicinal plant research because it helps t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3486

Toxicological Assessment of Ethanol Extract of Ficus exasperata and Sida acuta leaves in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

Adanma Eunice Ukogo, Chinwe Nonyelum Ezekwesili & Josephine Ozioma Ezekwesili-Ofili · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2026

Background: The mechanism of diabetes mellitus involves oxidative stress, which damages cells, tissues, and organs and predisposes affected individuals to complications such as nephropathy, hepatotoxicity, and cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, combining therapeutic agents th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3485