Obasi Uchenna Emmanuel

Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Methanol Extract of Rauwofia vomitera Leaves (MERVL) Using In-vivo Based Assays

Ugwu Obiora Celestine, Ukpabi-Ugo Chigozie Jacinta, Asadu Chidinma Lilian, Ali Ibeabuchi Jude, Asogwa Felix Keneolisa, Ugodi Gerald Walter, Obasi Uchenna Emmanuel, Ogbonna Chidera Gloria, Nwokedi Chukwuebuka Kingsley & Anosike Chioma Assumpta · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2024

Background of the Study: The response of the body to harmful stimuli, such as tissue damage or a pathogenic infection is known as inflammation.  Rauwofia vomitera is a medicinal plant that is native to large areas of tropical Africa and it belongs to the family of Apocynaceae. It...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i5877

Membrane Stabilization, PhospholipaseA2, Albumin Denaturation, Protease Inhibition, as Viable Mechanisms for the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Methanol Extract of Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel Leaves

Ugwu Obiora Celestine, Asogwa Felix Keneolisa, Ukpabi-Ugo Jacinta Chigozie, Asadu Chidimma Lilian, Ali Ibeabuchi Jude, Okonkwo Raymond Maduabuchi, Ugwoke Faith Ifeanyi, Offiah Raymond Ogbonna, Obasi Uchenna Emmanuel & Anosike Chioma Assumpta · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2023

Background: The body uses inflammation as a defence mechanism to eliminate harmful stimuli like germs, damaged cells, or irritants and to initiate the healing process. However, the ongoing discovery of several medicinal plants and the testing of their bioactivity to produce infor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3260