Dr. Christopher  Larbie
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Dr. Christopher Larbie

Lecturer
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

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Biography

Dr. Christopher Larbie is currently working as Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He obtained his PhD in Biotechnology from same University. His area of research focuses on Identification of Medicinal Plants on Inhabited Areas of KNUST (current focus on weeds and ornamental plants in managing biochemical diseases involved in the metabolic syndrome), Distribution of Metabolic Syndrome in Human Population, Pharmacological Effect of Underutilized Plants Species (current focus on Annona muricata and Corchorus olitoriou), Biochemical Assessment of Environmental Toxicants in Human Population Food Safety of Locally Prepared Foods, and Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Related Diseases in General Population. He has 11 publications in journals, and 7 presentations in conferences. He is professional member of West African Society of Pharmacology, Society for Plant Medicine and Natural Product Research (GA), Ghana Biomedical Convention, Ghana Science Association, and University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG).

Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Medicinal Plants
62%
Anticancer Drug
90%
Obesity
75%
Metabolic Syndrome
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Inkabi, S.E. and C. Larbie, 2017. A review of some botanicals used in the management of reproductive disorders. Int. J. Pharmacogn. Phytochem. Res., 9: 1-9.
  2. Ayensu, J., A. Edusei, I. Oduro and C. Larbie, 2017. Status of some antioxidant micronutrient and pregnancy outcomes in Ghanaian adolescents attending antenatal clinic in urban (Suntreso) and rural (Mampong) hospitals. Eur. J. Nutr. Food Saf., 7: 120-127.
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  3. Larbie, C., P.K. Owusu, D. Torkornoo and O. Asibey, 2016. Acute and sub-chronic toxicity of aqueous ethanolic extract of Ficus pumila leaves in rats. Eur. J. Biomed. Pharmaceut. Sci., 3: 22-27.
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  4. Larbie, C., J. Issaka and M. Tandoh, 2016. Anti-diabetic effect of aqueous fruit extract of Borassus aethiopum (Mart.) in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Phytomed., 8: 384-397.
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  5. Larbie, C., D. Torkornoo, E. Nyanor and O. Asibey, 2016. Evaluation of the hepatoprotective potential of hydroethanolic extract of Ficus pumila L. on CCl4 induced liver damage in rats. Global J. Res. Med. Plants Indigenous Med., 5: 217-225.
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  6. Brown, C., C. Larbie and D.S.Y. Amuzu, 2016. Prevalence of the genetic mutation CYP2C8*5 in selected ethnic groups in Southern Ghana. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 12: 1-9.
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  7. Atosona, A., C. Larbie, M.A. Tandoh and K. Nsiah, 2016. Prevalence, risk factors and predictors of diabetes-related sexual dysfunction. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 17: 1-10.
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  8. Anim, M.T., C. Larbie, R. Appiah-Opong, I. Tuffour, K.B.A. Owusu and A. Aning, 2016. Phytochemical, antioxidant and cytotoxicity of hydroethanolic extracts of Crotalaria retusa L. World J. Pharmaceut. Res., 5: 162-179.
  9. Anim, M.T., C. Larbie, R. Appiah-Opong, I. Tuffour, K.B.A. Owusu and A. Aning, 2016. Extracts of Codiaeum variegatum (L.) A. Juss is cytotoxic on human leukemic, breast and prostate cancer cell lines. J. Applied Pharmaceut. Sci., 6: 87-93.
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  10. Larbie, C., R. Appiah-Opong, F. Acheampong, I. Tuffour and T. Uto et al., 2015. Anti-proliferative effect of Ficus pumila Linn. on human leukemic cell lines. Int. J. Basic Clin. Pharmacol., 4: 330-336.
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  11. Larbie, C., R. Appiah-Opong, F. Acheampong, I. Tuffour and T. Uto et al., 2015. Anti-proliferative effect of Amaranthus viridis Linn. on human leukemic cell lines-a preliminary study. Int. J. Biol. Pharmaceut. Res., 6: 236-243.
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  12. Apprey, C., C. Larbie, R.A. Annan, F.K. Arthur, S. Abdulai-Saiku, D. Berkoh and A. Osei-Akoto, 2015. Effects of chemotherapy and disease burden on the nutritional status of patients undergoing treatment for Burkitt's lymphoma. Der Pharm. Lett., 7: 95-99.
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  13. Apprey, C., C. Larbie, F.K.N. Arthur, R. Appiah-Opong, R.A. Annan and I. Tuffour, 2015. Anti-proliferative effect of isoflavones isolated from soybean and soymilk powder on lymphoma (DG 75) and leukemia (CEM) cell lines. Br. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 7: 206-216.
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  14. Acheampong, F., C. Larbie, R. Appiah-Opong, F.K.N. Arthur and I. Tuffour, 2015. In vitro antioxidant and anticancer properties of hydroethanolic extracts and fractions of Ageratum conyzoides. Eur. J. Med. Plants, 7: 204-215.
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  15. Acheampong, F., C. Larbie, F.K.N. Arthur, R. Appiah-Opong and I. Tuffour, 2015. Antioxidant and anticancer properties of Ageratum cornyzoides aqueous extracts. J. Global Biosci., 4: 1804-1815.
  16. Larbie, C., S.J. Acquah, J. Van-Ess and J. Dadson, 2014. Heavy metal contamination of cabbage sections from different farms in Ghana. Ann. Biol. Res., 5: 18-23.
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  17. Larbie, C. and O. Abboah-Offei, 2014. Anticancer properties of some ornamental plants on KNUST campus, Kumasi. J. Phytopharmacol., 5: 366-370.
  18. Larbie, C. and D.A. Mensah, 2014. Botanical for managing cardiovascular disorders: A review of medicinal weeds on KNUST campus. Global J. Res. Med. Plants Indigenous Med., 3: 349-358.
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  19. Arthur, F.K.N., J.K. Dadson, M. Yeboah-Awudzi and C. Larbie, 2014. Body mass index and its effects on the rate of hospital visits of staff of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 6: 198-202.
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  20. Arthur, F.K.N., E.O. Terlabi, C. Larbie and E. Woode, 2012. Evaluation of hepatoprotective effect of aqueous extract of Annona muricata (Linn.) leaf against carbon tetrachloride and acetaminophen induced liver damage. J. Natural Pharmaceut., 3: 25-30.
  21. Arthur, F.K.N., E. Woode, E.O. Terlabi and C. Larbie, 2012. Bilirubin lowering potential of Annona muricata (Linn.) in temporary jaundiced rats. Am. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 7: 33-40.
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  22. Arthur, F.K.N., E. Woode, E.O. Terlabi and C. Larbie, 2011. Evaluation of acute and subchronic toxicity of Annona muricata (Linn.) aqueous extract in animals. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 1: 115-124.
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  23. Mensah, F.O., P. Twumasi, X.K. Amenawonyo, C. Larbie and A.K. Baffo Jr, 2010. Pica practice among pregnant women in Kumasi metropolis of Ghana. Int. Health, 2: 282-286.
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  24. Oduro, I., C. Larbie, T.N.E. Amoako and A.F. Antwi-Boasiako, 2009. Proximate composition and basic phytochemical assessment of two common varieties of Terminalia catappa (Indian almond). J. Sci. Technol., 29: 1-6.
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