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I. P. Ekpe

Publications (6)

Evaluation of the Effects of Aqueous Fruit Extract of Tamarindus indica on Body Weight, Lipid Profile, Some Electrolytes and Urea of Wistar Rats

I. P. Ekpe, Dennis Amaechi, B. N. Yisa & O. G. Osarhiemen · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objectives: The objectives of this research is to evaluate the effects of aqueous extract of T. indica on  weight, lipid parameters, some electrolytes and urea of Wistar rats Design & Methods: Twenty-five Male  Adult  rats were grouped into four  consisting of six rats each....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59A34290

Evaluation of Some Vitamins and Macro-Nutrients Composition of Ethanolic Extract of Tecoma stans and Costus afer Leaves

I. P. Ekpe, E. O. Udosen & Dennis Amaechi · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

Aim: This study aims to determine the presence of some vitamins and minerals in both T. stans and C. afer leaves. Materials and Methods: Composition of some vitamins and minerals of ethanolic extract of T. stans and C. afer leaves were evaluated and collected at Malabo Campus, Un...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/44554

Hepatoprotective and Hematological Effects of Solanum melongena (Garden Egg), Solannum lycopersicum (Tomato) and Daucus carrots Subsp. Sativus (Carrot) Extracts against Lead Induced Toxicity in Wistar Rats

Dennis Amaechi, I. P. Ekpe, E. D. Edet & M. C. Madu · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Background of the Study: Lead effects were assessed by analyzing the impacts of the extract on the liver enzyme concentrations and hematology parameters. Materials and Methods: Thirty five male wistar rats weighing 85-110 g were distributed into five groups consisting of seven ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i230169

Effects of Methanolic Root Extract of Holarrhena floribunda on Liver Enzymes and Histopathology of the Ovaries and testes Tissues in Wistar Rats

Dennis Amaechi, I. P. Ekpe & B. N. Yisa · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2019

Aim: This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effects of methanolic root extract of Holarrehna floribunda on serum activities of some liver enzymes and histopathology of the ovaries and testes tissues of the rats. Methods: Twenty- four male and female Wistar rat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i14

Phytochemical Screening, Anti-obesity and Hepatoprotective Activities of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Jatropha tanjorensis in Wistar Rats

Dennis Amaechi, B. N. Yisa, I. P. Ekpe, P. I. Nwawuba & Alacks Rabbi · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

Aim: The objective of this study is to assess Jatropha tanjorensis's phytochemical components, anti-obesity and hepatoprotective properties. Methods: 35 albino Wistar rats were placed into five groups of seven rats each. Each group received the following treatment: Group A served...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v12i4228

Effects of Methanolic Root Extract of Holarrhena floribunda on the Lipid Profile and Sex Hormones in Wistar Rats

Dennis, Amaechi, E. O. Udosen, V. S. Ekam & I. P. Ekpe · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2019

Aim: This study aims to determine the effects of methanolic root extract of Holarrehna floribunda on the level of some serum sex hormones, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone, estradiol, progesterone and lipid profile in Wistar rats.   Mater...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i329829