Mbeh Ubana Eteng

Effect of Vernonia amygdalina (VA) on Oxidative Stress Status of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Induced-wistar Rats

Melvin Nnaemeka Ugwu, Mbeh Ubana Eteng, Wilson Achu Omang & Margaret Akpan Eno · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2018

Background: The most significant risk factor for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an advanced age. As BPH and aberrant changes in reactive oxygen species become more common with ageing, oxygen species signalling may play an important role in the development and pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJRIMPS/2018/43112

Evaluation of Impact of Some Selected Plants on Haematological Parameters of Testosterone and Estradiol Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Adult Male Rats

Melvin Nnaemeka Ugwu, Atamgba Agbor Asuk, Mbeh Ubana Eteng & Edward Odey Emuru · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2019

Background: Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related disease of unknown etiology, characterized by prostate enlargement. The effect of Prosopis africana (PA), Vernonia amydalina (VA) and Ocimum gratissmum (OG), plant extracts on haematological parameters of BPH animal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2019/v10i130113

Evaluation of Ocimum gratissimum Leaf Extract on Lipid Profile of Experimentally-Induced Prostatic Hyperplasia Animal Model

Melvin Nnaemeka Ugwu, Mary Achi Mgbekem & Mbeh Ubana Eteng · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2018

Background: Benign Prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a highly prevalent disease among older men and a substantial public health problem. We investigated leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum (OG) effect on lipid prolife in BPH. Methods: BPH was induced in male rats weighing 200-300g thr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2018/43113

Effect of Aqueous Extract of Vernonia amygdalina on Biochemical Indices of Prostate Functions in Hormonal Induced Enlarged Prostate in Rats

Melvin Nnaemeka Ugwu, Mary Achi Mgbekem & Mbeh Ubana Eteng · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2018

Background: Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological disorder in elderly men. We investigated the effect of aqueous extract of Vernonia amygdalina (VA) on BPH. Methods: BPH was induced in male rats weighing 250-350 g. Testosterone propionate (T) and estradiol vale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/42506