Obembe Agona Odeh

Anti-Gastric Ulcerative Activity of Ocimum gratissimum in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Okon Uduak Akpan, Obembe Agona Odeh, Olubobokun Titilope Helen & Owu Daniel Udofia · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

Aim: It has been observed that Diabetes Mellitus (DM) cause altered acid secretion and increased rate of ulceration. Ocimum gratissimum (OG) have been reported to possess hypoglycemic properties. This study therefore set out to determine the effect of DM on ulcerogenic indices an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/4236

Enhancement of Intestinal Motility and Transit Time in Streptozotozin-Induced Diabetic Rats Treated with Ocimum gratissimum

Okon Uduak Akpan, Obembe Agona Odeh, Ita Sunday Otu & Osim Eme. E · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: Acute changes in the blood glucose concentration have a substantial effect on intestinal motility in both diabetic and healthy subjects. This research work was therefore designed to assess the effect of DM on GIT motor activity and the impact of treatment with OG on same. M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4241