V. N. Okoroukwu

Does Chrysophyllum albidum Fruit (Cherry) Induce Abortion/Miscarriage or Not

A. I. Airaodion, E. O. Ogbuagu, V. N. Okoroukwu, J. A. Ekenjoku, U. Ogbuagu & E. O. Airaodion · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2019

Background: There is a general belief that Chrysophyllum albidum fruit (cherry) has the ability to induce abortion (miscarriage) in pregnant women due to its sour taste. Aim: This study sought to investigate if this fruit actually induces miscarriage or not. Methods: Freshly harv...

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Biochemical Changes Associated with Consumption (by Rats) of “Garri” Processed by Traditional and Instant Mechanical Methods

A. I. Airaodion, A. C. Ene, E. O. Ogbuagu, V. N. Okoroukwu, J. A. Ekenjoku & U. Ogbuagu · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2019

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the biochemical changes in rats, associated with the consumption of “garri” (roasted (fried) fermented cassava flour) processed by traditional and instant mechanical methods. Methods: Cassava samples obtained from the International Institute o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2019/v2i430064

Antidiabetic Potential of Alkaloid Extracts from Vitex doniana and Ficus thonningii Leaves on Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

O. C. Njoku, A. I. Airaodion, O. O. Awosanya, J. A. Ekenjoku, V. N. Okoroukwu, E. O. Ogbuagu, N. Nwachukwu & C.U. Igwe · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2019

Background: The growing number of diabetes coupled with the harsh side effects of some synthetic drugs has led to the increasing search for alternatives which are relatively cheap with minimal side effects. Aim: This study sought to investigate the antidiabetic potential of alkal...

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