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K. O. Igwe

Publications (4)

In-vitro Antioxidant Screening of Ethanol Extracts of Costus afer and Justicia carnea Leaves

K. O. Igwe, R. C. Ibeh, A. U. Ezirim, I. U. Doris & C. P. Nzebude · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2022

This study evaluated the in-vitro antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of Costus afer and Justicia carnea leaves. Ethanol extract of the plant leaves were obtained using standard procedures. The antioxidant parameters of the plants extract studied were 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhyd...

Open access Research Article

Assessment of Hematological and Serum Electrolyte of Albino Rats Administered with Graded Concentrations of Ethanol Extract of Ficus capensis

K. O. Igwe, C. O. Ujowundu, S. C. Chukwudoruo & U. K. Obasi · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2020

Hematological and Serum electrolyte levels of albino rats administered graded concentrations (250 mg/kg, 150 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg) of ethanol extract of Ficus capensis was assessed. Hematological parameters were analyzed with a hematological auto analyzer. Sodium, Potassium and Ch...

Open access Research Article

Hepatoprotective Effects of Crude Extracts of Tomato and Onion in Rats Exposed to Locally Processed Beef

C. O. Ujowundu, H. N. Okoye, R. N. Nwaoguikpe, D. C. Belonwu, K. O. Igwe & F. N. Ujowundu · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

This study was carried out to examine the hepatoprotective effect of ethylacetate extract of tomatoes and methanol extract of onions on the biochemical changes induced by feed formulated with 15% roasted beef and 85% rats pellets. Doses of 500 mg/kg body weight of both extracts w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7353

Biochemical Studies on the Amelioration of Petroleum Product Intoxication with Indigenous Plants

C. O. Ujowundu, F. N. Kalu, C. U. Igwe, N. C. Agha & K. O. Igwe · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2012

The effect of Gongronema latifolium and Ocimum gratissimum supplemented diet on diesel petroleum induced liver damage in rats was investigated. Rats were acclimatized for two weeks and divided into three groups. Oxidative stress was induced with diesel petroleum (4 ml/kg body wei...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2012/1023