Ugochi Olivia Njoku

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15 Publications

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About

Professional Summary

Ugochi Olivia Njoku is a senior lecturer at Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria. Dr. Ugochi has about 13 scientific papers published in both International and local journals. Dr Ugochi holds an M.Sc and PhD in Pharmacological Biochemistry from the University of Nigeria. Dr. Ugochi`s research interests are on therapeutic potentials of natural products,Immunopharmacology, and plant toxicology. Presently, Dr. Ugochi has been working on cardioprotective potentials of some medicinal plant indigenous to Nigeria.

Education

Academic Background

Ph.D. University of Nigeria, Nigeria Biochemistry | Completed: 2014

Publications (15)

Selected Scholarly Contributions

Treatment with Methanol Extract of Ficus capensis Stem Bark Protects Against Changes in Biomarker Levels of Carbontetrachloride-induced Cardiotoxicity of Rats

Ugochi Olivia Njoku, Martins Obinna Ogugofor, Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo

Journal of Applied Sciences | Journal Article

10.3923/jas.2017.407.414

2017

Effects of Alkaloid Rich-Fraction (ARF) of Methanol Extract of Ricinus Communis (RC) Seeds on Immune Responses, Inflammatory Reactions and Liver Functions

Njoku Ugochi Olivia, Nwodo Okwesili Fred Chiletugo, Uroko Robert Ikechukwu

Journal of Applied Sciences | Journal Article

10.3923/jas.2017.384.391

2017

Cardioprotective potential of methanol extract of Costus afer leaf on carbon tetrachloride-induced cardiotoxicity in Albino rats.

Njoku, U.O., O.F.C. Nwodo and M.O. Ogugofor,

Asian J. Pharm. Res. Health Care, | Journal Article

10.18311/ajprhc/2017/8363

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2017

Immunostimulatory activity of alkaloid-rich fraction of Abrus precatorius Linn seed methanol extract on non-specific immune system.

Njoku, U.O. and O.F.C. Nwodo,

Sylwan, | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2015

Immunomodulatory potential of alkaloid-rich fraction of Abrus precatorius seed methanol extract.

Njoku, U.O. and O.F.C. Nwodo,

Wulfenia J., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2015

Effect of aqueous seed extracts of two varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris on the lipid profile of rats.

Agu, C.V., U.O. Njoku and O.F.C. Nwodo,

Res. J. Pharm. Biol. Chem. Sci., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2013

Antioxidant activity of seed extracts of Monodora tenuifolia (Annonaceae).

Njoku, U.O., P.A. Akah and C.C. Okonkwo,

Int. J. Basic Appl. Sci., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2012

Cholinesterase-sensitive muscarinic agent of the seed of Abrus precatorius.

Njoku, U.O., I.U. Agbo, P.E. Joshua, N.F. Ozoemena and O.F.C. Nwodo,

Bio-Res., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2011

Antioxidant properties of Apium graveolens.

Njoku, U.U., J.P. Elijah, L.I. Offor and C.O. Okoli,

Res. J. Pharmacogn. Phytochem., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2011

Invitro effect of papaverine on lipid peroxidation in sickle cell anaemia.

Njoku, U.O., O.F.C. Nwodo and C.V. Agu,

Int. J. Basic Appl. Sci., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2011

Antioxidant properties of Polyalthia longifolia.

Njoku, U.O., P.E. Joshua and O.V. Omeh,

New York Sci. J., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2011

Adenosine and its related nucleotides may modulate gastric acid secretion by inhibiting calcium permeability.

Nwodo, O.F.C., C.I. Ezekwe, C.A. Anosike and U.O. Njoku,

Biol. Res., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2008

Anti-sickling effect of Abrus seed spasmolytic substance.

Njoku, U.O., O.F.C. Nwodo, C.A. Anosike and C.N. Ezekwesili,

Plant Prod. Res. J., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2008

Investigation on Monodora tenuifolia seed oil (annonaceae).

Njoku, O.U., U.C. Iwualla, O.B. Aboh, V.A. Onwuliri and P.A. Akah,

Bio-Res., | Journal Article

10.4314/br.v3i2.28593

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2005

Lipid composition of two marine fishes: Scomber scombrus and Trachurus trachurus.

Njoku, O.U., I.C. Ononogbu, C.U. Ibe, B.C. Nwanguma and A.V. Iwueke,

Anim. Res. Int., | Journal Article

Ugochi Olivia Njoku

2004