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Kingsley A. Okon

Publications (6)

Neurohistological Study of the Interactive Influence of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Sida acuta and Rauvolfia vomitoria on the Cerebellum of Albino Rats

Kingsley A. Okon, Gabriel D. Edem, Eno-Obong I. Bassey & Christopher C. Mbadugha · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology · 2021

Background: Sida acuta and Rauvolfia vomitoria are medicinal plants whose phytochemical analysis have revealed the presence of alkaloids and have also been reported to be useful for the treatment of closely related diseases. It is also efficient for the management of cold, fever...

Open access Research Article

Histological Study of the Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and Root Back Extract of Rauvolfia vomitoria on the Kidney of Albino Rats

Kingsley A. Okon, Enobong I. Bassey, Gabriel D. Edem & Kufre N. Ekanem · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2020

Aim: To provide information on the interactive influence of monosodium glutamate and root back extract of Rauvolfia vomitoria on the histology of the kidney. Methods: Twenty-five (25) albino Wistar rats weighing between 142g to 204g were used for this research. These animals were...

Open access Research Article

Neurohistological Study of the Interactive Influence of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Sida acuta and Rauvolfia vomitoria on the Hippocampus of Albino Rats

Kingsley A. Okon, Enobong I. Bassey, Iboro E. Edet & Grace U. Samuel · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To provide information on the interactive influence of Sida acuta and Rauvolfia vomitoria on the hippocampus of albino rats using neurohistological parameter. Methods: Thirty-five (35) female adult albino rats were used for the experiment. They were randomly divided into sev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i130155

Testicular Toxicity Cum Actions of Moringa oleifera Seeds Extract Following Nutmeg Administration

Christopher C. Mbadugha, Gabriel D. Edem, Kingsley A. Okon & Abasiodiong U. Archibong · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2022

This study was carried out to assess the effect of Moringa oleifera seed extracts on nutmeg induced toxicity on the testes of adult male Albino Wistar rats. After two weeks of acclimatization, the rats were divided into ten equal groups designated as A, B, C, D, E1, E2, F1, F2, G...

Open access Research Article

Evaluating the Assault Caused by Nauclea latifolia on the Biochemical Parameters of Wistar Rats Following Testicular Tissue Damage

Eno-Obong I. Bassey, Jessie I. Ndem, Kingsley A. Okon & Gabriel D. Edem · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2021

Background: The use of herbal products is very common among rural dwellers, although these products posses prophylactic, therapeutic and curative capacities. Unguarded doses most times often result in cellular and tissue damage in the body. This study was undertaken to evaluate t...

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Assessing the Impact of Rifampicin on Some Hepatic Parameters of Albino Wistar Rats

Gabriel D. Edem, Emmanuel B. Etuk & Kingsley A. Okon · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

This study was aimed at investigating and evaluating the toxicity of Rifampicin on the liver of albino rats. The hepatoxicity of Rifampicin was determined by measuring the hepatic enzymes such as alanine amino transaminase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Liver toxicity was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28379