B. Ukoro

Modulatory Effects of Morphine and Xylopia aethioica Extract on Kappa Opiod Receptors (KOR), Delta Opioid Receptor (DOR), Pain Hypersensitivity and Motor Functions in Wistar Rats

B. Ukoro, S.O Ojeka, O.M Adienbo & A.N Chuemere · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

This study investigates the modulatory effects of morphine and Xylopia aethiopica extract on kappa opioid receptors (KOR), delta opioid receptors (DOR), pain hypersensitivity, and motor functions in Wistar rats. We utilized three experimental groups: a control group receiving dis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i9567

Modulation of BDNF Expression by Bryophyllum pinnatum Extract: Implications for Oxidative Stress and Cognitive Function in Pain-induced Wistar Rats

B. Ukoro, S.O Ojeka, O.M Adienbo & A.N Chuemere · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

This research work investigated modulatory effects of Bryophylum pinnatum extract on BDNF expression, and cognitive functions in repetitive pain-induced oxidative stress in Wistar rats. Animals weighing between 80–100g were acquired from the animal house of the Department of Huma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i5446

Effects of Vitamin C and E on Certain Blood Cell Parameters: A Study on Male Undergraduate Asthmatic of University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

S. O. Ojeka, Elijah O., B. Ukoro, D. V. Dapper & Olatunde B. J. · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2023

An antioxidant is a substance that protects cells from the damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules made by the process of oxidation during normal metabolism). Vitamin C and E are examples of antioxidants. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of Vitamin C an...

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