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Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta

Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta

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Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Lagos, Nigeria Biochemistry | Completed: 2011
  • Ph.D. University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria Biochemistry | Completed: 2011

Publications (51)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Phytochemical Analysis, Proximate, Amino Acid Profile, and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Pseudo Stem and Exudate from Musa paradisiaca (Plantain) Cultivated in Nigeria
W. E. Ehoro, A. O. ThankGod, B. M. Onyegeme-Okerenta
Journal of Biochemistry International | Journal Article
10.56557/jobi/2026/v13i111311
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2026
Pharmacological Study of Flower Bud Extract of Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) in Modulating Weight, Oxidative Stress and Glycaemic Indices in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats
Tochi Asther Iroha, Kuroka Ruth Agene, Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review | Journal Article
10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11095
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2026
Nutritional Evaluation and In-vitro Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Pontederia Crassipes Aqueous Leaf Extract from Amassoma River Ecosystem
Ruth Kuroka Agene, Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta, Eka Bassey Essien
Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry | Journal Article
10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2476
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2026
Hypoglycaemic Effects of Combined Administration of Gongronema latifolium and Odontonema strictum on Diabetic Wistar Rats
Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta, Hope Bassey Ettah, Lawrence Chijioke Chuku
Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry | Journal Article
10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2475
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2026
Intake of Fluted Pumpkin Seeds Rebalances Oxidative Stress Parameters in the Aged Rat’s Testes
Ogechukwu E. Ezim, Mercy A. Coker, Chisa K. Wofuru-Nyenke, Donatus C. Belonwu, Blessing M. Onyegeme-okerenta, Sunny O. Abarikwu
Andrologia | Journal Article
10.1155/2023/6745770
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2023
Toxicological Evaluation of Contamination by Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) and Related Risks in the Surface Waters of Three Tidal Streams of the Niger Delta, Nigeria
B. M. Onyegeme-Okerenta, O. L. West
Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology | Journal Article
10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i4448
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2023
Potential Toxic elements in shellfish from three rivers in Niger Delta, Nigeria: bioaccumulation, dietary intake, and human health risk assessment
Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta, Levi Okeinaye West
Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology | Journal Article
10.5620/eaht.2023011
Crossref
2023
Phytochemical Composition and Antiplasmodial Potential of Fruit Extract of Hunteria umbellata on Chloroquine-Sensitive Plasmodium berghei berghei (NK65)-Infected Albino Mice
Blessing Minaopunye Onygeme-Okerenta, Minadoki David Minadoki, Benjamin Achor Amadi
Asian Journal of Emerging Research | Journal Article
10.3923/ajerpk.2023.09.21
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2023
Toxic metal concentrations and exposure risks associated with surface water, seafood (Clarias gariepinus, oreochromis niloticus, cottus gobio) and vegetable (telfairia occidentalis) from Elebele River, Nigeria.
Onyegeme-Okerenta B.M., E.D.V. Chinedum and E.O. Ebere,
J. Global Ecol. Environ., | Journal Article
10.56557/jogee/2023/v17i38202
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2023
Concentration, dietary exposure and human health risk assessment of total petroleum and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in seafood from coastal communities in Rivers State, Nigeria
B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta, O.L. West, L.C. Chuku
Scientific African | Journal Article
10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01186
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2022
Antiplasmodial effects of aqueous leaf extracts of Senna alata and Dennettia tripetalla in chloroquine-sensitive Plasmodium berghei berghei (NK65) infected mice.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M., G.E. Dickson, B.A. Amadi and E.B. Essien,
Proc. Niger. Acad. Sci., | Journal Article
10.57046/WEDA5828
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2022
Ameliorating potential of Annona muricata on testosterone propionate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in male wistar rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M., F.C. Anacletus, K.R. Agene and E.M. Ubana,
Scholars Int. J. Biochem., | Journal Article
10.36348/sijb.2022.v05i02.001
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2022
Ameliorative potentials of justicia carnea and cnidoscolus aconitifolius on the fecundity of chloramphenicol-induced lymphoma rats.
Minaopunyea, O.O.B. and O.H. Chimeziea,
J. La Lifesci., | Journal Article
10.37899/journallalifesci.v3i2.561
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2022
Biochemical evaluation of chloramphenicol-induced lymphoma and ameliorative potentials of Justicia carnea and Cnidoscolus aconitifolius in male Wistar rats.
Minaopunye, O.O.B., O.H. Chimezie and O.N.C. Uchechi,
GSC Adv. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
10.30574/gscarr.2021.9.1.0235
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2021
Evaluation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content of selected fin and shell fish from named rivers in Ogoniland, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Akie, J.A., M.O. Wegwu, D.C. Belonwu, B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and C.T. Iriakuma,
J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i830228
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2021
Essential oil compositions of Aframomum danielli seed (Ataiko).
Emmanuel, P.D., B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and K. Sarah,
Asian J. Res. Biochem., | Journal Article
10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i130130
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2020
Assessment of proximate profile of selected fin and shell fish and physicochemical assessment of water from Named Rivers in Ogoniland.
Jumbo, A.A., M.O. Wegwu, D.C. Belonwu and B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta,
Asian J. Environ. Ecol., | Journal Article
10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i130172
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2020
In vitro antisickling potentials of ethanol extract of Annona Muricata, Delonix Regia and Senna Alata.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and E.B. Essien,
Recent Trends Pharm. Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.5281/zenodo.3458736
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2019
Anti-sickling properties of aqueous extracts of Dennettia tripetala and Physalis angulata.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M., E.B. Essien and J.I. Esin,
Asian J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajbs.2019.772.778
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2019
Calcium carbide as an artificial fruit-ripening agent and its physiological effects on wistar rats.
Essien, E.B., B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and J.O. Onyema,
Clin. Exp. Med. Sci., | Journal Article
10.12988/cems.2018.865
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2018
Evaluation of some serum biochemical parameters of humans exposed to burnt tire emissions.
Chuku, L.C., B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and C. Obia,
J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., | Journal Article
10.4314/jasem.v22i10.21
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2018
Ethyl acetate extract of Senna alata (L) roxb increases cytotoxicity in the human breast, prostate and colorectal cancer cells.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B., K. Spriggs and T. Bradshaw,
J. Cancer Treat. Res., | Journal Article
10.11648/j.jctr.20180603.12
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2018
Cytotoxic potential of ethanol extract of Parquetin nigrescens on MCF-7, C4-2WT, HT 29 and HTC 116 cell lines.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M, C. Agyare, T.D. Bradshaw and K.A. Spriggs,
Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., | Journal Article
10.5897/AJPP2018.4947
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2018
Effect of natural penicillin synthesized in agro-waste (sugar cane pulp) media on Wistar rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and O.A.T. Ebuehi,
Clin. Exp. Med. Sci., | Journal Article
10.12988/cems.2017.744
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2017
Physiological effect of natural penicillin extract on cassava peel media by Penicillium chrysogenum PCL501 on E.coli infected wistar rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and O.A.T. Ebuehi,
IOSR J. Pharm., | Journal Article
10.9790/3013-0704013442
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2017
Hepatic evaluation of alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats treated with ethanol extract of the leaf of Senna alata.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and F.C. Anacletus,
J. Pharm. Sci. Innovation, | Journal Article
10.7897/2277-4572.06146
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2017
Assessment of Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) levels in male patients attending medical check-up in some private clinics and laboratories in Port Harcourt Metropolis: A measure of prostate clinical pathology.
Anacletus, F.C., B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and A.P. Onwuka,
Int. J. Curr. Adv. Res., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2017
Hepatoprotective and ameliorative effects of selected antioxidants on aluminium induced toxicity on Wistar rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and F.C. Anacletus,
Eur. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Life Sci., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2016
Evaluation of aluminium toxicity and the ameliorative effect of some selected antioxidants on fecundity of matured male Wistar rats (Rattus rattus).
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and F.C. Anacletus,
Eur. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Life Sci., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2016
The use of some selected antioxidant supplements in the management of fluoride toxicity on adult male Wistar rats' fecundity.
Anacletus, F.C., B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and C.U. Iheka,
J. Biotechnol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2016
Physicochemical properties of water quality of Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho communities located along Otamiri-oche River in Etche Ethnic Nationality of Rivers State, Nigeria.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M., C. Obia and M.O. Wegwu,
J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2016
Ameliorative effects of some selected antioxidant supplements on aluminium induced nephrotoxicity of male Wistar rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and F.C. Anacletus,
Health Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2016
Induction of haematological and lipid profile changes by aluminium-induced toxicity and ameliorative effects of selected antioxidants on Wistar rats.
Anacletus, F.C. and B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta,
Health Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2016
Evaluation of aluminium toxicity and the ameliorative effect of some selected antioxidants on reproductive hormones and organs of female Wister rats.
Anacletus, F.C. and B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta,
Br. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2016
Hepatotoxic effect of aflatoxin-contaminated agro feeds (groundnut, maize and melon seed) on Wistar albino rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and N.U. Enyadike,
Agric. Biol. Sci. J., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2015
Assessment of heavy metal concentrations of selected fin and shell fish from Ogoniland.
Jumbo, A.A., M.O. Wegwu, D.C. Belonwu and B.M. Okerenta,
J. Environ. Earth Sci., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2015
Evaluation of anti-diabetic and anti-lipidemic activities of aqueous leaf extract of Millettia aboensis and its effect on pancreatic histology of alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and E.E. Bassey,
Adv. Biochem., | Journal Article
10.11648/j.ab.20150302.11
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2015
Effect of leaf extract of Millettia aboensis on the reproductive hormones and organs of female Wistar albino rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B. M. and E.B. Essien,
Int. J. Biol. Sci. Applic., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2015
Physico-chemical properties of soil polluted with petroleum crankcase oil and chlorophyll concentration of Abelmoschus esculentus (okra).
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M., S.C. Alozie and M.O. Wegwu,
J. Environ. Earth Sci., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2015
Impact of fluoride toxicity and ameliorative effects of some antioxidants on selected biochemical indices of male rats.
Iheka, C.U., B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and F.C. Anacletus,
AASCIT J. Health, | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2015
Hepatotoxic effect of aqueous leaf extract of Millettia aboensis on Wistar rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and E.N. Onyeike,
J. Biotechnol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2015
Antithrombotic and anticoagulant properties of Penicillium chrysogenum (PCL 501) culture extracts.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M., V.I. Okochi and S.N. Chinedu,
J. Pharmaceut. Scient. Innov., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2014
Antimicrobial properties of ethanol leaf extract of Millettia aboensis on some selected clinical isolates.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M. and U.A. Okafor,
Universal J. Plant Sci., | Journal Article
10.13189/ujps.2014.020502
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2014
The effect of spent crankcase oil on early seedling growth and protein oxidation on Telfairia occidentalis.
Onygeme-Okerenta, B.M. and S.C. Alozie,
Int. J. Applied Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2014
Effect of ethanol leaf extract of Millettia aboensis on selected haematological indices of Wistar albino rats.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M., E.N. Onyeike and F.O. Esialekpe,
Global Adv. Res. J. Med. Plants, | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2013
Pectinolytic activity of Wild-type filamentous fungi fermented on agro-wastes.
Okafor, U.A., V.I. Okochi, S.N. Chinedu, O.A.T. Ebuehi and B.M. Onygeme-okerenta,
Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2010
Agro-waste: A potential fermentation substrate for Penicillium chrysogenum.
Onyegeme-Okerenta, B.M., S.N. Chinedu, V.I. Okochi and U.A. Okafor,
Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2009
Plant waste hydrolysis by extracellular enzymes of Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum: Effect of ammonia pretreatment.
Chinedu, S.N., S.C. Yah, O. Nwinyi, V.I. Okochi, U.A. Okafor and B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta,
Niger. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2008
Xylanase production by Penicillium chrysogenum (PCL501) fermented on cellulosic wastes.
Okafor, U.A., N.T. Emezue, V.I. Okochi, B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and S.N. Chinedu,
Afr. J. Biochem. Res., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2007
Xylanase production by Aspergillus niger ANL 301 using agro-wastes.
Okafor, U.A., V.I. Okochi, B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and S. Nwodo-Chinedu,
Afr. J. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2007
Effect of carbon sources on cellulase (EC 3. 2. 1. 4) production by Penicillium chrysogenum PCL501.
Nwodo-Chinedu, S., V.I. Okochi, H.A. Smith, U.A. Okafor, B.M. Onyegeme-Okerenta and O. Omidiji,
Afr. J. Biochem. Res., | Journal Article
Self Blessing Minaopunye Onyegeme-Okerenta
2007