R. K. Bala

Effect of an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (Captopril) on Liver and Kidney Function Parameters in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice

R. K. Bala, A. M. Abdulazeez, A. I. Kiru, N. S. Abdullahi & B. A. Abubakar · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2018

Aim: This study was carried out to investigate the effect of captopril on serum liver enzymes (AST, ALT, and ALP), total serum protein and kidney function parameters such as electrolytes (HCO3-,  Cl-, Na+, and K+), urea and creatinine in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice. Methodol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2018/40599

Effect of Captopril on Some Haematological Parameters and DNA Fragmentation in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice

A. M. Abdulazeez, R. K. Bala, S. Y. Bello & M. Mohammed · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Background: Despite all efforts to establish the pathogenesis of malaria, it is far from being understood, and resistance to existing drugs remain a problem in several strains of Plasmodium. Different complications arise during malaria infection, and among these is the alteration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/40708

Evaluation of Redox Status in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice Treated with Captopril

A. I. Kiru, A. M. Abdulazeez, R. K. Bala, M. Abdulfahad, S. Y. Bello & S. L. Pedro · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2018

Background: Alteration of redox status is a fundamental process in the manifestation of many diseases including malaria. Studies have demonstrated that peptides of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), such as Angiotensin Converting Enzyme and Angiotensin II, play a si...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2018/41424