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Itoro F. Usoh

Publications (5)

Hepato-Nephroprotective Effects of Gongronema latifolium and Ocimum gratissimum in Diabetic Rats Exposed to Carbon Tetrachloride

Efreti F. Effiong, Itoro F. Usoh, Henry D. Akpan, Anietie O. Udoetuk & Monday O. Aleke · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

Diabetes is a persisting and deadly disease which occur due to pancreatic dysfunction resulting in decrease or lack of insulin production. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of Gongronema latifolium (GL) and Ocimum gratissimum (OG) on liver and kidney functions of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i1868

Effects of Ethanol Leaf Extracts of Gongronema latifolium and Ocimum gratissimum on Hematological Indices of Alloxan Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats Exposed to Carbon Tetrachloride

Efreti F. Effiong, Itoro F. Usoh, Victor P. Udoh, Nkoyo B. Antigha, Inimfon A. Udoubom, Anietie O. Udoetuk & Ezekiel U. Umoh · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2024

Diabetes mellitus remains a global health concern with a rising prevalence. Additionally, environmental toxins such as carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) pose a significant threat to human health. This study investigated the effect of ethanol leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium (GL)...

Open access Research Article

Effects of Occupational Chemicals Exposure on Diabetes Mellitus: A Review

Efreti F. Effiong, Itoro F. Usoh, Utibe E. Ekpenyong, Victor P. Udoh & Victoria E. Okure · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by the disorder in carbohydrate metabolism and it is characterized by impairment in insulin production by the body cells.  Beta cells located within clusters of cells in the pancreas are responsible for the secretion of insulin whose role in...

Open access Research Article

Phenytoin Induced Changes in Glucose and Lipid Metabolism is Related to Increased Urate Synthesis

Itemobong S. Ekaidem, Itoro F. Usoh & Friday E. Uboh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: The study was to investigate the relationship of phenytoin-associated hyperuricaemia with the hyperglycaemia and dyslipidaemia caused by phenytoin administration. Methods: Forty-two albino Wistar rats were randomly divided into six (6) groups of 7 rats each. Group 1 animals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24851

Consumption of Citrus sinensis Albedo Supplemented Edikang Ikong and Garri Modulates Diabetic-induced Body Weight and Serum Glucose, Insulin and Lipid Perturbations in STZ-induced Diabetic Wistar Rat Model

Mojisola T. Babalola, Efreti F. Effiong, Pretty H. Dan, Uduak O. Luke, Henry D. Akpan, Itoro F. Usoh & Edet O. Akpanyung · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2026

This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with Citrus sinensis albedo on the biochemical parameters of diabetic Wistar rats to assess its viability in diet planning for diabetes. Fifty-six Wistar rats (165 + 5g) were randomly assigned to nine groups. Group 1 ser...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i31126