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Anayo Joseph Uraku

Anayo Joseph Uraku

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64 Publications
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Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria Nutrition and Biochemistry | Completed: 2015

Publications (64)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
In-vitro effects of hesperidin on human erythrocytes sickling with modifications of functional chemistry.
Nwankwo, H.C., A.J. Uraku, O.H. Uraku and B.M. Koroma,
J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, | Journal Article
10.46602/jcsn.v47i4.778
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2022
Isolation of chitosan from Lactarus deliciousus, Cantharelles cibarius, Laccaria laccata, Hericium erinaceus and Pleurotus tueragium (five wild edible Nigeria mushrooms) for drug delivery application.
Uraku, A.J., R. ChidiElem, O.H. Uraku, V. Ugadu-Omoha, Nwankwo, O.L. Nweke and H.C. Nwankwo,
Niger. J. Pharm., | Journal Article
10.51412/psnnjp.2022.31
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2022
Studies on medicinal chemistry potentials of Hannoa undulata essential oil.
Uraku, A.J., O.H. Uraku, O.S. Azi, L.N. Ebenyi, V.U.O. Nwankwo and B.M. Koroma,
Niger. J. Pharm., | Journal Article
10.51412/psnnjp.2022.34
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2022
Assessment of levels and health risks of trace metals in soils and food crops cultivated on farmlands near Enyigba Mining Sites, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Orji, O.U., U.A. Ibiam, J.N. Awoke, O.D. Obasi, A.J. Uraku, E.U. Alum and A.G. Eze,
J. Food Prot., | Journal Article
10.4315/JFP-20-295
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2021
Assessment of some heavy metal levels and its related health hazards in two staple foods grown in mining communities of Ebonyi State.
Uraku, A.J., I. Chukwu, O.H. Uraku, N. Edwin and E. Chukwu et al.,
J. Pharm. Res. Int., | Journal Article
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i39B32213
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2021
Diversity and agro-morphological characteristics of Nigerian sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) cultivars using random amplified polymorphic DNA markers.
Nweke, F.N., C.A. Afiukwa, E.N. Uchewa, D.O. Igwe and F. Nkwegu et al.,
Philipp. J. Crop Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2020
Quantitative assessment of phytochemicals and nutritional potential of leaves and seeds of Cleome viscosa from Abakaliki, Nigeria.
Uraku, A.J. and O.H. Uraku,
J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discovery, | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2018
Phytochemical and GC-MS evaluation of bioactive principle of Vitis vinifera peels.
Joseph, U.A., U.O. Helen, N.F. Nwalo, O.O. Uche, I.I. Okorie, E. Nzubechukwu and E.N. Nwamaka,
Asian J. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajaps.2018.192.198
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2018
Asssessment of some selected vitamin levels in patients with vesico-vaginal fistula in Jos, Northern Nigeria.
Ileogben, S.A., U.A. Joseph, U.O. Helen, L.S. Joseph and C.G. Amadi,
Int. J. Med. Surg. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2017
Assessment of nephrotoxicity and histopathological lesions of albino rats exposure to DD-force and baygon insecticides.
Omoha, N.V., U.A. Joseph, F.A. Clement and U.O. Helen,
Int. J. Med. Surg. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2017
Phytochemical and mineral analysis of Culcasia scandens leaves.
Uraku, A.J.,
EC Pharmacol. Toxicol., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2017
Cholesterol-lowering and hepatoprotective effect of Azadirachta indica on P. berghei infected mice.
Igwenyi, I.O., A.C. Eze, P.M. Aja, S.O. Elom, A.J. Uraku, J.N. Awoke and N.A. Obasi,
Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2017
Nutritional potential of Azadirachta indica seeds.
Igwenyi, I.O., P.O. Nchi, P.C.U. Okechukwu1, I.P. Igwenyi and D.C. Obasi et al.,
Indo Am. J. Pharm. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2017
Investigations of phytochemical and nutritional composition of Ruspolia hypocrateriformis leaf.
Orji, O.U., U.A. Ibiam, A.J. Uraku, D.O. Obasi, J. Awoke and C. Aloke,
IDOSR J. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2017
Energy dispersive X-Ray fluorescence spectrometric study of compositional differences in trace elements in dried Moringa oleifera leaves grown in two different agro-ecological locations in Ebonyi state, Nigeria.
Ngele, S.O., E.J. Itumoh, A.J. Uraku and S.P.I. Ogah,
ChemSearch J., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2017
Effects of extract of Spilanthes uliginosa (SW) on total protein, albumin, total and conjugated bilirubin in ethylene glycol exposed albino rats.
Uraku, A.J., N. Ezeani, C. Ezeali, F.U. Ali, C.A. Afiukwa and L.N. Ebenyi,
Asian J. Biochem., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajb.2016.53.58
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2016
Comparative studies of phytochemical and vitamin constutients of Citrus sinensis and Vitis vinitera peels.
Uraku, A.J. and I.O. Igwenyi,
EC Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2016
Assessement of nutritional value of Culcasia scandens P. beauv leaves.
Uraku, A.J., I.O. Igwenyi, E. Alum and O.U. Orji,
Adv. Biomed. Pharm., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2016
Phytochemical evaluation of Ocimum basilicum (Sweet basil) leaves collected from Abakaliki-Nigeria using Gas-chromatography/mass spectrometry.
Uraku, A.J.,
Adv. Biomed. Pharm., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2016
Evaluation of mineral status in patients with vesico-vaginal fistula in Jos, Northern Nigeria.
Ileogben, S.A. and A.J. Uraku,
EC Gynaecol., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2016
Antioxidant activity of aqueous and ethylacetate leaf extracts of Alchornea cordifolia found in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Ebenyi, L.N., M.E. Ogbanshi, F.U. Ali, A.J. Uraku and P.N. Ogbu,
Int. J. Biol. Pharm. Allied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2016
Evaluation of the phytochemical and nutritional profiles of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf collected in abakaliki South East Nigeria.
Orji, O.U., U.A. Ibiam, P.M. Aja, U. Okechukwu and P.C. Uraku,
World J. Med. Sci., | Journal Article
10.5829/idosi.wjms.2016.213.217
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2016
GC/MS determination of bioactive constituents of methanol fraction of Spilanthes uliginosa (Sw) leaves.
Uraku, A.J.,
Res. J. Med. Plants, | Journal Article
10.3923/rjmp.2016.42.54
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2016
Effects of salt, detergents and alum on fatty acid profile in cooked eggs.
Ibiam, U.A., N. Ezeani, I.O. Igwenyi, O.U. Orji, C.O. Edeogu and A.J. Uraku,
Food Sci. Q. Manage., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Antiplasmodial activity of ethanolic leaf extracts of Spilanthes uliginosa, Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil), Hyptis spicigera and Cymbopogon citrates on mice exposed to Plasmodium berghei Nk 65.
Uraku, A.J., A.N.C. Okaka, U.A. Ibiam, K.N. Agbafor and N.A. Obasi et al.,
Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Antioxidant property and cardiovascular effects of coconut (Cocos nucifera) water.
Agbafor, K.N., S.O. Elom, M.E. Ogbanshi, A.O. Oko and A.J. Uraku et al.,
Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Use of Nigerian medicinal plants protected liver from injury in Plasmodium berghei infected mice.
Uraku, A.J., A.N.C. Okaka, U.A. Ibiam, K.N. Agbafor, C. Okoye and M.E. Ogbanshi,
Br. J. Med. Med. Res., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Preliminary phytochemical screening of Spilanthes uliginosa, Ocimum basilicum, Hyptis spicigera and Cymbopogon citrates leaf extracts and haematological changes of mice infected with malaria parasite.
Uraku, A.J., P.C.U. Okechukwu and N.E. Edwin,
Am.-Eursian J. Scient. Res., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
The effect of ethanol extract of Jatropha curcas on renal markers of chloroform intoxicated albino Wister rats.
Okechukwu, P.C.U., C.E. Offor, U.A. Ibiam, A.L. Ezugwu, A.J. Uraku, C.N. Igwe and M.B. Okon,
Eur. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Phytochemical compositions of dry and fresh samples of Anthocleista vogelli.
Nwali, B.U., A.N.C. Okaka, N. Ndwin and A.J. Uraku,
IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Phytochemical and nutritional composition analysis of murraya Koenigii Linn leaves.
Uraku, A. and V. Nwankwo,
Br. J. Pharm. Res., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Evaluation of chemical compositions of Ocimum baslicum and Hyptis spicigera leaves.
Uraku, A.J., A.N.C. Okaka, U.A. Ibiam, K.N. Agbafor, P.M. Ajah and F.N. Nweke,
Ebsu J. Nature, | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Concentration of heavy metals and health implication of rice husk dust inhalation.
Ogbanshi, M.E., P.C.U. Okechukwu, C.O. Ogbu, K.N. Agbafor and B.U. Nwali et al.,
World J. Med. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Nutritional and anti-nutritional quantification assessment of Cymbopopgon citrates leaves.
Uraku, A.J., S.C. Onuoha, N.E. Win, N. Ezeani and M.E. Ogbanshi et al.,
Pharmacol. Pharm., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Determination of chemical compositions of Cymbopogon citrates leaves by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method.
Uraku, A.J.,
Res. J. Phytochem., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Determination of some vitamins in three selected African green leafy vegetables.
Uraku, A.J., A.O. Oko, H.N. Onuigbo, N. Edwin, O.U. Orji, C. Ezeali and O.F. Orinya,
Int. J. Pharm. Med. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Hepatotoxic effects of aqueous extract of psychotria microphylla leave on Clarias giriepinus Juveniles.
Orji, O.U., U.A. Ibiam, P.M. Aja, A.J. Uraku, N. Ezeani and E.U. Alum,
IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Prevalence of subclinical thyroid disorders and its correction with age and sex amongst Nigerians residing within Abakaliki Metropolis.
Eteudo, A.N., E.S. Agu, S.O. Azi, A.J. Uraku, C.C. Igwe and L.E. Daniel,
Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Changes in lipid profile in Plasmodium berghei Anka 65 infected Mice treated with ethanolic extracts of Spilanthes uliginosa, Ocimum basilicum, Hyptis spicigera and Cymbopogon citratus.
Uraku, A.J. and S.C. Onuoha,
AASCIT J. Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Hepatoprotective activity of ethanol extract of Vernonia ambigua against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in albino rats.
Orji, O.U., U.A. Ibiam, P.M. Aja, A.J. Uraku, O.R. Inya-Agha and P.C.U. Okechukwu,
IOSR J. Dental Med. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Comparative effect of aqueous, ethanol and methanol extracts of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed on the lipid profiles in normal albino rats.
Aja, P.M., N. Nwachukwu, U.O. Orji, U.A. Ibiam and A.J. Uraku et al.,
Ebonyi State Univ. J. Nature, | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Evaluation of antioxidant activities of ethanol leaf extracts of Cymbopogon citrates and Hyptis spicigera in mice exposed to Plasmodium berghei.
Aja, P.M., C.O. Odeh, A.J. Uraku and C.E. Offor,
Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Antioxidant activities of ethanoilc extracts of Spilanthes uliginosa, Ocimum basilicum, Hyptis spicigera and Cymbopogon citratusagainst swiss mice exposed to Plasmodiumberghei Anka 65.
Agbafor, K.N., A.J. Uraku, A.N.C. Okaka, U.A. Ibiam, P.M. Aja and U.O. Obasi,
Am. J. Plant Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Proximate composition, mineral content and phytochemical analysis of the African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) seed.
Igwenyi, I.O., O.E. Isiguzo, P.M. Aja, P.C.U. Okechukwu, N.N. Ezeani and A.J. Uraku,
Am. Eurasian J. Agric. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Cardioprotective effect of leaf and root extracts of Newbouldia laevis against carbon tetrachloride induced-cardiotoxicity in albino rats.
Agbafor, K.N., C. Ezeali, E.I. Akubugwo, I.K. Obiudu and A.J. Uraku et al.,
Eur. J. Med. Plants, | Journal Article
10.9734/EJMP/2015/17673
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of essential oil from Hyptis spicigera leaves.
Uraku, A.J., C.E. Offor, E.J. Itumoh, C.E. Ukpabi and P.M. Aja et al.,
Am. J. Biol. Chem., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Nutritional and phytochemical potential of Spilanthes uliginosa (Sw) leaves.
Uraku, A.J. and M.E. Ogbanshi,
Am. J. Phytomed. Clin. Ther., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2015
Biochemical changes in albino rats exposed to rice husk dusk at Abakaliki rice mill industrial area.
Ogbanshi, M.E., K.N. Agbafor, B.S. Nwanze, C.O. Ogbu, J.A. Uraku, S.C. Onuoha and F.U. Ali,
Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/12013
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2014
The ascorbic and concentration and morphometric growth of Carica papaya cultivated in three organic farms in Ebonyi State, improvement to nutritional quality.
Nwanchor, K.C., A.J. Ajana, J. Anayo and M.E. Ogbanshi,
J. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2013
Comparative proximate and mineral composition of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed.
Aja, P.M., U.A. Ibiam, A.J. Uraku, O.U. Orji, C.E. Offor and B.U. Nwali,
Global Adv. Res. J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2013
Potential risk of handling Nigerian currency notes.
Uraku, A.J., P.I. Obaji and O. Nworie,
Int. J. Adv. Biol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2012
The comparative proximate compositions of staple food crops in Ezzangbo (Ohaukwu LGA) and Iboko (Izzi LGA) of Ebonyi state, Nigeria.
Offor, C., I. Igwenyi, C. Afiukwa, A. Uruaku, G. Aloh, P. Aja and F. Onwe,
Cont. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2012
Trace metal toxicity in our environment: Case studies of influx of metals in soils, crops, waters and air in Ebonyi state.
Itumoh, E.J., A.J. Uraku, O.N. Omaka and F.I. Nwabue,
Global J. Bio-Sci. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2012
Hemoprotective and nephroprotective potentials of aqueous extract of Jussiaea nervosa leaf in cadmium exposed albino rats.
Ibiam, U.A., E.I. Ugwuja, C. Ejeogo, P.M. Aja, C. Afiukwa, O.U. Oji and A.J. Uraku,
IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2012
Effect of random consumption of Scola nitida (Kola nut) on some biochemical parameters in albino rats.
Nwankwo, V.O., A.J. Uraku and K.N. Agbafor,
Int. J. Adv. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2012
Effect of pH, feather particle size and concentration on the growth of some feather degrading Bacteria isolated from Feather waste.
Onuoha, S.C., V.U. Olugbue, D.O. Uchendu and A.J Uraku,
Int. J. Sci. Nature, | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2011
The effects of Abelmoschus esculentus fruits on ALP, ALT and AST of diabetic albino rats.
Uraku, A.J., S.C. Onuoha, C.E. Offor, M.E. Ogbanshi and U.S. Ndidi,
Int. J. Sci. Nature, | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2011
The prevalence of urinary Schistosmiasis in rural areas of Ezza North L. G.A of Ebonyi state.
Uhuo, A.C., O.O. Odikamnoro, A.C. Nwuzo and A.J. Uraku,
J. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2011
Biodegradation potentials of hydrocarbon degraders from waste-lubricating oil-spilled soils in Ebonyi state, Nigeria.
Onuoha, S.C., V.U. Olugbue, A.J. Uraku and D.O. Uchendu,
Int. J. Agric. Biol., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2011
The effects of Vitex doniana leaves on ALP, ALT and AST of diabetic alloxan-induced albino rats.
Uraku, A.J., S.C. Onuoha, C.A. Uhuo, I.O. Igwenyi and U.A. Ibiam,
Int. J. Biochem., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2011
Effects of crude extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus on albumin and total bilirubin of diabetic albino rats.
Uraku, A.J., P.M. Ajah, A.N.C. Okaka, P.N. Onu and U.A. Ibiam,
J. Sci. Nat,, | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2010
Phytochemical composition of Talinum triangulare (water leaf) leaves.
Aja, P.M., A.N.C. Okaka, P.N. Onu, U. Ibiam and A.J. Urako,
Pak. J. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.3923/pjn.2010.527.530
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2010
Proximate analysis of Talinum Triangulare (water leaf) leaves and its softening principle.
Aja, P.M., A.N.C. Okaka, U.A. Ibiam, A.J. Uraku and P.N. Onu,
Pak. J. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.3923/pjn.2010.524.526
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2010
The effect of Vitex doniana extracts on albumin and total bilirubin of albino rats.
Uraku, A.J., P.M. Ajah, A.N.C. Okaka and U.A. Ibiam,
J. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Anayo Joseph Uraku
2009