O. C. Njoku

Antidiabetic Potential of Alkaloid Extracts from Vitex doniana and Ficus thonningii Leaves on Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

O. C. Njoku, A. I. Airaodion, O. O. Awosanya, J. A. Ekenjoku, V. N. Okoroukwu, E. O. Ogbuagu, N. Nwachukwu & C.U. Igwe · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2019

Background: The growing number of diabetes coupled with the harsh side effects of some synthetic drugs has led to the increasing search for alternatives which are relatively cheap with minimal side effects. Aim: This study sought to investigate the antidiabetic potential of alkal...

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Evaluation of Methanolic Extract of Bambara Nut on Renal Indices of Wistar Rats

A. I. Airaodion, A. U. Megwas, O. C. Njoku, P. N. Akunne & N. O. Oladosu · International Journal of Advances in Nephrology Research · 2021

Background: Bambara nut is a common household food in Nigeria especially among the Igbos of the South Eastern part of the country. Aim: This study is aimed at investigating the effect of Bambara nut on renal indices of Wistar rats. Methodology: The Songkhla 1 variety (red seed co...

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Effect of Bambara Nut on Hepatic Biomarkers of Wistar Rats

A. I. Airaodion, P. N. Akunne, O. C. Njoku, N. O. Oladosu & A. U. Megwas · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2021

Aim: This study sought to investigate the effect of Bambara nut on hepatic biomarkers of Wistar rats. Methodology: The Songkhla 1 variety (red seed coat) of Bambara nuts were locally sourced in Obinze area of Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The seeds were peeled and ground to a fine...

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