Wegwu, Matthew Owhonda

Evaluation of Antidiabetic Potentials of Ficus capreifolia Extract in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

Tetam, Jack Gbenenee, Wegwu, Matthew Owhonda & Ikewuchi, Catherine Chidinma · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

The study evaluated the antidiabetic potentials of Ficus Capreifolia extract in an alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The study used animal models (albino rats) and daily administration of the extract at various dosages. The study took place at the University of Port-Harcourt, Choba,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i1030264

Selected Metal Contents and Phytochemical Profiling of Ficus capreifolia and Mangifera indica Commonly used Antidiabetic Plants from Oil Producing Region of Nigeria

Tetam, Jack Gbenenee, Wegwu, Matthew Owhonda & Ikewuchi, Catherine Chidinma · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Aim: The study evaluated selected metal contents and phytochemicals present in Ficus capreifolia and Mangifera indica extracts commonly used antidiabetic plants from Aluu and Bodo communities in Rivers State, Nigeria.   Place and Duration of Study: University of Port-Harcourt, Ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i430274

Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Fish, Water and Sediment of the New Calabar River

Amechi, Prince Aruchi Chikordi, Wegwu, Matthew Owhonda, Omeodu, Steve Ike & Felagha, Iniebiyo · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2018

Aim: This study is aimed at determining the levels of some heavy metals in the water, sediment and fishes (Oreochromis niloticus, Periopthalmus koelreuteri, Micropogonias undulatus, Carassius auratus and Liza felcipinis) from new Calabar River located at Rumuolumeni Community in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2018/v2i4599