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S.O Ojeka

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Antioxidant Effects of Vitamin C on Some Hematological Parameters of Male Wistar Rats Exposed to Lead Acetate

S.O Ojeka, Blessing Ukoro & Ebebi Elizah Onwoke · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2024

The study investigated the effects of vitamin C on platelet parameters, white blood cell count and white blood cells differentials in Wistar rats exposed to lead acetate. A total of twenty-four male Wistar rats weighing between 160g and 200g were utilized. The experimental animal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i2335

Protective Effects of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Levamisole on the Lead-induced Thrombocytopenia in Male Wistar Rats

B. J Olatunde, S.O Ojeka & D.V Dapper · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

Aim: The study was undertaken to investigate the protective effects of selected antioxidants on lead-induced thrombocytopenia, using male Wistar rats as experimental models. Methodology: One hundred and sixty-two male Wistar rats with weight between 180 and 200 g were obtained fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i121024

Modulatory Effects of Morphine and Xylopia aethioica Extract on Kappa Opiod Receptors (KOR), Delta Opioid Receptor (DOR), Pain Hypersensitivity and Motor Functions in Wistar Rats

B. Ukoro, S.O Ojeka, O.M Adienbo & A.N Chuemere · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

This study investigates the modulatory effects of morphine and Xylopia aethiopica extract on kappa opioid receptors (KOR), delta opioid receptors (DOR), pain hypersensitivity, and motor functions in Wistar rats. We utilized three experimental groups: a control group receiving dis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i9567

Modulation of BDNF Expression by Bryophyllum pinnatum Extract: Implications for Oxidative Stress and Cognitive Function in Pain-induced Wistar Rats

B. Ukoro, S.O Ojeka, O.M Adienbo & A.N Chuemere · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

This research work investigated modulatory effects of Bryophylum pinnatum extract on BDNF expression, and cognitive functions in repetitive pain-induced oxidative stress in Wistar rats. Animals weighing between 80–100g were acquired from the animal house of the Department of Huma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i5446