Ogechi Edna Nwachuku

Evaluation of Protective and Therapeutic Potentials of Aqueous Extract of Corn Silk on Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Albino Rats

Ogechi Edna Nwachuku, Ojoye Ngoye Briggs, Dickson Okike, Ngozi Brisibie & Ibioku Elekima · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To evaluate the protective and therapeutic potentials of corn silk extract on gentamicin (CN)-induced nephrotoxicity in albino rats. Study Design: The rats were randomly selected and grouped as follows: Group 1 (NC): Were given only food and water. They served as negative co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i430191

Biochemical and Histological Changes Associated with Azo Food Dye (Tartrazine) in Male Albino Rats

Ibioku Elekima, Ogechi Edna Nwachuku, Damion Ukwukwu, Harrison Ugo Nwanjo & Nsirim Nduka · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2019

Aim: To study the effect of chronic exposure of tartarzine at ADI doses on some biochemical parameters of male albino rats. Study Design: The design involved chronic study. In the study, the experiment was divided into phase 1, 2, and 3 which lasted for 30, 60 and 90 days respect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i130083

Evaluation of Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Tartrazine (E102) on Steriod Reproductive Hormones of Albino Rats

Ibioku Elekima & Ogechi Edna Nwachuku · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2019

Aim: To determine the acute and chronic effect of tartrazine on reproductive steroid hormones of albino rats. Study Design: The design involved acute and chronic study. The acute study investigated intraperitoneal and oral route of administration while the chronic study used oral...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i12