Benneth Ben-Azu

Amelioration of Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Behavioural Perturbations by Noni Juice in Mice: Possible Involvement of Antioxidant System

Benneth Ben-Azu, Itivere Adrian Omogbiya, Olusegun Adebayo Adeoluwa, Abayomi Mayowa Ajayi, Adegbuyi Oladele Aderibigbe, Solomon Umukoro, Ezekiel O. Iwalewa, Daniel Ejebe, Jeremiah John Oloche, Aya-Ebi Okubo Eneni & Omoye Eranga · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: Noni juice is a natural herbal formulation containing Morinda citrifolia widely acclaimed as an immune system stimulant and mood enhancer. The aim of the study was to explore the antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like behavioural effects of Noni ­­juice and to further evaluate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/29368

Immunohistochemistry and Histology Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Changes in the Offspring of Depressed Mice Administered Paroxetine Prenatally

Israel O. Efejene, Benneth Ben-Azu, Anthony T. Eduviere, Osuvwe C. Orororo, Meashack O. Ijomone, Mega O. Oyovwi, Michael E. Aisuodionoe & Abdulwasiu A. Busari · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Depression, a prevalent biopsychiatry disability leading to dysfunction behavioural abilities due to its symptomatic expression, is much more severe in gestational period affected both maternal and child’s health. Paroxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) is us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i1363

Acute Lead (II) Acetate 3-Hydrate Neurotoxicity Alters Neurocognition and Induced Depressive-like Behavior Via 5-Hydroxytryphtamine, Neurohormone Melatonin and (Na+,K+)-ATPase Activity in Female Wistar Rats

Olusegun G. Adebayo, Iheanyichukwu Wopara, Benneth Ben-Azu, W. Aduema, Oluwakemi R. Adebayo & Omeje U. Nicodemus · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Aims: Lead (II) acetate 3-hydrate also known as lead acetate is a neurotoxin that accumulates in soft tissues and bones causing damage to the nervous system of the human body. Hence, this study investigated the effect of short-term administration of Lead (II) Acetate 3-hydrate on...

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