Okafor K. Oluchi

Metformin and Caffeine’s Influence on Lipid Profile Indices of Streptozotocin-Induced Dyslipidemia in an Animal Model

Okafor K. Oluchi, Nwafor C. Charles, Ifedi I. Charles, Ovie F. O, Agbor Joseph & Nwachukwu C. Daneil · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2024

Dyslipidemia has been linked to insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia, which is the outcome of either insufficient insulin production or insensitivity to insulin, is the hallmark of diabetes mellitus (DM). In this study, thirty-six (36) male Wistar rats with diabete...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i107586

Technology-assisted Neurobehavioral and Histomorphometric Assessment of Chronic Lead and Cadmium Exposure in an Animal Study

Ndubuisi F. Nwodo, Charles C. Nwafor, Okafor K. Oluchi, Ifedi I. Charles, Jacob A. Akpan & Felix O. Ogbo · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Backgrounds: Heavy metals like lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) are toxic environmental pollutants that cause serious health effects, particularly neurotoxicity, organ damage, and carcinogenic risks. Their combined exposure can enhance toxicity through synergistic interactions, increas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2867