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N. P. Okafor

Publications (4)

Comparative Phytochemical, Proximate and In vitro Antihyperglycemic Analyses of the Stem Bark Extracts of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth and Annona senegalensis Pers

C. E. Anarado, O. F. Obumselu, N. U. Ejimofor, N. P. Okafor, C. L. Igwe, J. C. Udekute, C. E. Igwe & C. B. Nsofor · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2022

The present research aimed to investigate the phytochemical bioactive constituents and proximate composition of the methanol extract of Kigelia africana and Annona senegalensis stem bark, as well as its in vitro antidiabetic potential. The results suggest that the presence of bio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2022/v12i3222

Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection in Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria

N. M. Okafor, D. N. Aribodor, C. C. Ekezie, G. E. Ahanonu, N. P. Okafor, C. A. Ihemanma & S. O. Obiefoka · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2023

Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, community-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Umunze, headquarters of O...

Open access Research Article

Production, Properties and Applications of Xylooligosaccharides (XOS): A Review

Anarado, Charity Ebere, F. M. Chukwubueze, Obumselu, Onyeka Fabian, Ejimofor, Nelson Ugonna, N. P. Okafor, Anarado, Chigozie John Onyinye & Nsofor, Chineze · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

Xylooligosaccharides derived from Xylan, significant component of hemicellulose in lignocellulosic plant biomass, are essential raw materials used in the food, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. They find application in these industries due to their unique physicochemica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v12i2215

Phytochemical, Proximate, in-vitro Anti-malarial, Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial Screening of Leaf Extracts of Combretum platypterum (Welw) Hutch & Dalziel

Anarado, Charity Ebere, V. I. E. Ajiwe, Obumselu, Onyeka Fabian, Anarado, Chigozie John Onyinye & N. P. Okafor · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Combretum platypterum is used ethno-medically in the treatment  many diseases in Africa, such as; helminthiasis, sexually transmitted diseases, conjunctivitis, malaria, lumps, fever, eye problems, diarrhea, lower backache, coughs, swellings, as febrifuge, tonic, and t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i52A33556