Elton N. Takim

Improved Cerebellar Structure and Neuronal Restoration by Combined Extracts of Ginger, Garlic, and Turmeric in Lead-Exposed Rats: A Histological and Morphometric Study

Cyril A. Agbor, Mfon Akpaso, Christabel O. Francis, Emmanuel I. Odom & Elton N. Takim · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology · 2025

Background: Heavy metal toxicity, particularly from lead exposure, poses significant neurodevelopmental risks, with the cerebellum being a key target. This study evaluated the ameliorative potential of a phytobiotic formulation comprising aqueous extracts of Zingiber officinale (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1141

Ameliorative Effect of Curcuma longa Ethanolic Extract on the Histology, Hepatic Glycogen Content and Some Biochemical Parameters of the Liver in Streptozotocin-Induced Hyperglycemic Wistar Rats

Mfon I. Akpaso, Lydia E. Bassey, Sadeyeng E. Anani, Michael E. Oku, Williams A. Nnenna, Nsikak M. Umoh, Eru M. Eru, Elton N. Takim, Gideon Uzor, Theresa E. Isamoh & Eric A. Agaba · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a life threatening disease that requires immediate medical treatment. Numerous medicinal plants have been known for their anti-diabetic effects and Curcuma longa (turmeric) is one of them. This attribute is possible due to the pharmacological pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11579