K. O. Igwe

Hepatoprotective Effects of Crude Extracts of Tomato and Onion in Rats Exposed to Locally Processed Beef

C. O. Ujowundu, H. N. Okoye, R. N. Nwaoguikpe, D. C. Belonwu, K. O. Igwe & F. N. Ujowundu · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

This study was carried out to examine the hepatoprotective effect of ethylacetate extract of tomatoes and methanol extract of onions on the biochemical changes induced by feed formulated with 15% roasted beef and 85% rats pellets. Doses of 500 mg/kg body weight of both extracts w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7353

Biochemical Studies on the Amelioration of Petroleum Product Intoxication with Indigenous Plants

C. O. Ujowundu, F. N. Kalu, C. U. Igwe, N. C. Agha & K. O. Igwe · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2012

The effect of Gongronema latifolium and Ocimum gratissimum supplemented diet on diesel petroleum induced liver damage in rats was investigated. Rats were acclimatized for two weeks and divided into three groups. Oxidative stress was induced with diesel petroleum (4 ml/kg body wei...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2012/1023