Iroegbu, Christian Ukwuoma

Bacteriological Quality of Fresh Salad Vegetables Sold in Calabar Road and Marian Markets, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Mercy Okon Ekong, Tarh, Jacqueline Ebob & Iroegbu, Christian Ukwuoma · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

The consumption of fresh vegetables is on the increase because of the recent awareness of the numerous health benefits. Most people prefer them raw inform of salads to retain the natural taste and heat-labile nutrients. Thus, evaluating the bacteriological quality of these vegeta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i330106

Antifungal Effects of Combined Extracts of Euphorbia abyssinica and Coleus Species

Tarh, Jacqueline Ebob, Ekong, Mercy Okon & Iroegbu, Christian Ukwuoma · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2019

Although, different plant extracts have frequently been used singly and in combinations in folklore treatment of different ailments, the hidden truth behind their activity and efficacy is still to be fully scientifically established.  Aim: To evaluate the effects of combined 50%...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i430077

The Role of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) in Recognition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Lung Epithelial Cells

Ekong, Mercy Okon, Tarh, Jacqueline Ebob & Iroegbu, Christian Ukwuoma · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2018

Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator (CFTR) plays an important role in chloride and thiocyanate ion homeostasis in human epithelial surfaces. Deletion of phenylalanine at position 508 (Δ508) leads to cystic fibrosis and dysregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Pseudomonas...

Open access Research Article