About
Professional SummaryNkiruka Azubuike is a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist from the University of Nigeria, with an MSc and a Ph.D. in Histopathology/Histochemistry in the same University. Her expertise includes Cytological/Histological processing of cells/tissues, biochemical analysis of body fluids, Animal handling & experimentation, statistical analysis. Her research interests include Toxicology, Genotoxicity, Cytogenetics, Biomonitoring, Stem Cell Science and regenerative medicine, Ethnopharmacology.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria Histopathology | Completed: 2015
Publications (72)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Mercury contamination of fish consumed in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2021
Evaluation of changes in biochemical and haematological parameters of albino rats following subacute oral administration of Cinnamomum cassia (cinnamon) extract.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2021
Nasal secretion cytology of children attending a primary school in Enugu Metropolis – A preliminary evaluation using the blow-out technique.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2021
Comparison of antifungal activities of methanolic leaves extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum (SJ) pierre (moon seed) and conventional antifungal drugs using Fusarium isolates.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2021
Impact of rooibos tea on experimental model of high-fat diet-induced Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2020
Antifungal properties of methanolic leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale L (cashew) against fusarial isolates from human and plant origin.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2019
Ameliorative effects of ascorbic acid supplementation on mouldy peanut diet-induced histopathological alterations in liver of albino rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2019
Effects of methanolic extract of Brassica juncea seeds on biochemical parameters and histological integrity of the heart and liver of albino rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2019
Frequency of buccal cell micronuclei in abattoir workers exposed to smoke from singeing animal hide in Enugu, South East Nigeria.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2019
Sub-acute toxicity profile of aqueous seed extracts of Dacryodes edulis.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
Research article changes in the haematological profile and frequency of nuclear abnormalities in exfoliated buccal cells of automobile welders in Enugu, Nigeria.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
Hepatoprotective effect of leaf extracts of Cassia occidentalis against carbon-tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in albino rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
Effects of Phyllanthus amarus on epididymal sperm characteristics, testosterone levels and histology of reproductive organs of male rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
Nutritional profile, proximate composition and health benefits of Colocasia esculenta leaves: An underutilized leafy vegetable in Nigeria.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
Evaluation of a new technique for supporting anatomical museum specimens-A comparative study.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
Impact of Colocasia esculenta extract and fractions on high-fat diet-induced changes in body weight, adipose tissue and liver of rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
Histological staining properties of Khaya senegalensis wood dust extracts: A preliminary study.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
Evaluation of the antiulcer properties of aqueous and methanol extracts of Vitex doniana on indomethacin induced gastric ulcers in albino rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2018
In vivo hepatoprotective studies on saponin and alkaloid rich fractions isolated from Colocasia esculenta [L. Schott] leaves.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2017
Monotherapy with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide in patients with mild to moderate hypertension: Comparison of their efficacy and effects on electrolytes.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2017
Effect of crude methanol leaf extract of Combretum racemosum on histamine-stimulated gastric secretion in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2017
Does consumption of an aqueous extract of Hibscus sabdariffa affect renal function in subjects with mild to moderate hypertension?
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2017
Anti-diarrhoeal properties of the leaf extracts of Combretum racemosum P. Beauv in rodents.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2016
Thirst perception in mild to moderate hypertensive nigerians treated with aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2016
Preliminary studies on the anti-ulcer potentials of Vitex doniana crude extracts on experimental rat model of ethanol induced gastric ulcer.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2016
Subacute toxicity profile of the leaves of Colocasia esculenta[L. Schott] in albino rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2016
Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of Colocasia esculenta (L. Schott) leaves on thioacetamide-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2015
Histological and hepatoprotective effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium Benth in acetaminophen-induced hepatic toxicity in male albino rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2015
Acute toxicity and histopathological effects of crude aqueous extract of Jatropha curcas leaves in mice.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2015
Immunohistochemistry and antigenic expression of five proteins in kaposi sarcoma.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
The in-vitro assessment of antioxidant activities of Persea Americana Mill leaf extract.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
Hepatoprotective effect of Colocasia esculenta leaf extract on acetaminophen-induced liver injury in albino wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
Inhaled smoke from burnt Carica papaya Leaves exerts deleterious effects on the lungs, liver and heart of rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
Hepatoprotective effect of Monodora myristica seed extracts against carbon tetrachloride induced liver injury in guinea pigs.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
The sub-acute effect of exposure to smoke from Carica papaya leaves on testis and brain of albino wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
Effects of two topical herbal medications on the skin of albino wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
Common errors detected on prepared slides for histological examination from two morbid anatomy laboratories in Enugu State.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
Evaluation of the biochemical and toxicological effect of the crude methanol leaf extract of Momordica charantia in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2013
Effect of Aspilia Africana on necrotizing agent induced gastric ulcer and gastric motility.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
Determination of levels of mercury (Hg) contamination of water bodies in enugu metropolis and some major water bodies in South-East Nigeria.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
Hepatoprotective activity of the crude leaf extracts of Phyllantus muellerianus against acetaminophen induced liver injury in wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
The protective effect of zinc supplementation on cyclophosphamide induced cellular toxicity in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
Toxicological evaluation of methanol leaf extract of Cassia siamea in albino wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
Exfoliated buccal cell micronuclei frequency in smokers and non-smokers.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
The effect of lipoic acid and thiamin co-supplementation on blood glucose and lipid levels of alloxanized rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
Protective effect of the leaf extracts of Combretum racemosum P. Beauv (Combretaceae) on cyclophosphamide induced pancytopaenia and liver injury in male rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
Preliminary assessment of the phytochemicals and toxicity testing of Colocasia esculenta.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2012
Evaluation of the anti-hyperglycaemic activity of the crude extract of Sida acuta in normal and diabetic rabbits.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2011
Mastitis: A brief review of causes, management and prevention.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2011
Effect of zinc and selenium supplementation in thioacetamide induced liver damage.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2011
Gastroprotective effect of crude hexane leaf extracts of Sesamum indicum in rabbits.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2011
Comparison of a commercial hair spray and conventional fixatives for fixation in urine cytology.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2011
Effect of norfloxacin administration on experimental iron overload in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2011
Extracts of Lawsonia inermis and Hibiscus sabdarriffa as stains for histological sections.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2011
Hepatoprotective activity of methanol extract of the seeds of Sesamum indicum in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2011
Hepatoprotective effect of the crude leaf extracts of Portulaca oleracea in carbon tetrachloride induced liver injury in rodents.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2010
Renoprotective effects of orally administered aqueous extract of Tridax procumbens on gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity in albino wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2010
Lipid lowering activity of the leaf extracts of Vitex doniana in cholesterol fed guinea pigs.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2010
Anti-hyperglycemic activity of the leaf extracts of Solanum dulcamara in diabetic rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2010
Lipid lowering property of the leaf extracts of Sida acuta in cholesterol fed rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2010
Lawsonia inermis leaf extracts as natural histological stains.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2010
Biochemical and toxicological studies on the crude leaf extracts of Abrus precatorius in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2010
Anti-hyperglycemic activity of Portulaca oleracea in glucose fed normal rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2010
Nephroprotective activity of stem bark extracts of Canarium schweinfurthii on acetaminophen-induced renal injuries in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2009
Isolation of bacteria from mechanic workshops’ soil environment contaminated with used engine oil.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2009
Cholesterol Lowering property of the leaf extracts of Combretum racemosum in rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2009
Toxicological study of the aqueous leaf extracts of Mucuna flagillipes on albino wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2009
The sub-acute effect of Phyllanthus amarus on the histology of liver and kidney of male albino wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2009
Studies on the anti-ulcer properties of the leaf extracts of Cassia occidentalis.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2009
Haematological and biochemical changes in acetaminophen induced organ injury in rats exposed to extracts of Canarium schweinfurthii.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2009
Biochemical and toxicological studies of the seed extracts of Dennettia tripettia in male Hartley-dunkin guinea-pigs.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2009
Studies on the effect of sub-acute administration of Citrullus lanatus on serum protein levels of male albino wistar rats.
Nkiruka Chinonyelum Azubuike
2008