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L. C. Chuku

Publications (7)

Phytochemical Screening and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Henna Leaves (Lawsonia inermis)

L. C. Chuku, N. C. Chinaka & Dada Damilola · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

In traditional West African setting, plants are commonly used for cosmetic and medicinal benefits such as antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiparasitic effect of which Henna (Lawsonia inermis), a natural occurring plant of the lythraceae family is no...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1830340

Influence of Antioxidant Supplementation on High Fat Diet-Streptozotocin (HFD-STZ) Induced Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Albino Rats

L. C. Chuku & N. C. Chinaka · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

The influenceof antioxidant supplementation on high fat diet-streptozotocin (HFD-STZ) induced type 2 diabetes mellitus in Wistar albino rats was investigated. Appropriate (RDA) proportions of some antioxidant rich substances which includes; vitamins (A, B3, B6, B12, C and E), min...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730333

Phytochemical Composition of Ethanol Extract of a Cocktail Herbal Mixture (Aju Mbaise)

A. T. Nnadiukwu, C. C. Monago-Ighorodje & L. C. Chuku · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2019

Aim: This study was carried out to determine the phytochemical constituent of ethanol extract of Aju Mbaise herbal mixture. Study Design: In the course of the experiment, fresh samples of the plants that make up Aju Mbaise were collected and identified as Cnestis ferruginea, Xylo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i130103

Haemoglobin and Packed Cell Volume (PCV) of High-Fat Diet/Streptozotocine-Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats Treated with Ethanol Extract of a Herbal Mixture (Aju Mbaise)

A. T. Nnadiukwu, C. C. Monago-Ighorodje & L. C. Chuku · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2019

Aim: This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of ethanol extract of Aju Mbaise herbal mixture on some haematological indices of diabetic Wistar albino rats. Sample: Packed cell volume (PCV) and haemoglobin (Hb) concentration was estimated in diabetic rats treated with et...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2019/v9i430105

Synergistic Effect of Ethanol Extracts of Moringa oleifera and Pleurotus ostreatus on Liver Enzymes and Some Renal Functions of Alloxan-induced Diabetic Wistar Albino Rats

T. A. Nnadiukwu, C. C. Monago & L. C. Chuku · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2017

Objective: To evaluate the effect of the combined ethanol extracts of Moringa oleifera and Pleurotus ostreatus on the liver and some renal function of alloxan-induced diabetic rats by checking the concentrations of the liver enzymes (AST, ALT & ALP), total bilirubin, total pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2017/29014

Effects of the Combined Treatment of Ethanol Extract of Moringa oleifera and Pleurotus ostreatus on Blood Glucose, Amylase and Lipid Profile of Alloxan-induced Diabetic Wistar Albino Rats

Tochukwu Anthony Nnadiukwu, C. C. Monago & L. C. Chuku · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Objective: To investigate the effect of the combined treatment of Moringa oleifera and               Pleurotus ostreatus on blood glucose, amylase and lipid profile of diabetic rats. Study Design: Animal experimental study. Place of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/27365

Histological Effect of Combined Ethanol Extract of Moringa oleifera and Pleurotus ostreatus on the Pancreas of Alloxan-induced Diabetic Wistar Albino Rats

Nnadiukwu Anthony Tochukwu, C. C. Monago & L. C. Chuku · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Objective: To ascertain the effect of the combined extracts of Moringa oleifera and Pleurotus ostreatus on the pancreas of diabetic rats through histological studies of the organ. Study Design: Animal experimental study. Place of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Scie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26108