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Gabriel O. Agu

Publications (4)

Effect of Toluene on Male Reproductive Parameters in Wistar Rats

Victoria C. Obinna & Gabriel O. Agu · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Aim: The study assessed the effect of oral exposure of toluene on male reproductive parameters. Methodology: Twenty rats (190±10g bwt) were randomly assigned to four groups (n=5). Group A (Control) was treated with olive oil (0.5ml), Group B received 31.8mg/kg, Group C received 6...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i330227

Haematological and Biochemical Profile of Wistar Rats Exposed to Chloroform Stem Extract of Portulaca oleracea Linn. (Purslane)

Victoria C. Obinna & Gabriel O. Agu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Portulaca oleracea Linn. has a history of extensive use as a medicinal plant and is a component of the Nigerian ethnomedical pharmacopoeia. Although several studies have been carried out exclusively on the leaves to ascertain the physiological effect, there seems to be dearth of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i730394

Haematological Effect of Toluene in Wistar Rats

Victoria C. Obinna & Gabriel O. Agu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Toxicity of toluene arising from solvent abuse, occupation hazards and environmental pollution has generated a lot of concern in recent times. Young people are getting more involved in the abuse of toluene by deliberate inhalation of toluene-containing substances which may result...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v25i430193

Hepatic and Renal Biochemical Profile of Albino Rats Exposed to Chloroform and Methanol Leaf Extracts of Portulaca oleracea Linn.

Victoria C. Obinna, Hope D. Kagbo & Gabriel O. Agu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Portulaca oleracea Linn.  is among the medicinal plants used globally in the treatment of diseases and management of health challenges. The dearth of information on the long term effect of Portulaca oleracea on hepatic and renal toxicity prompted this study. The study investigate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43846