Dr. Gabriel A. Agbor
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Dr. Gabriel A. Agbor

Head of Research Centre
Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies, Cameroon

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University of Yaounde I, Cameroon

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Traditional Medicine
62%
Phytochemistry
90%
Medicinal Plants
75%
Biochemistry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Selected Publications

  1. Weyepe, F.C., H. Dairou, D. Zouheira, S.S. Beack and A.L. Kognou et al., 2017. Phenolic content, antioxidant capacity and price of some red wines sold in Cameroon. Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 5: 402-411.
  2. Nole, T., A. Albert, T.J.E. Tsafack, N. Donfagsiteli and G.Y. Clement et al., 2017. Medicinal uses and natural availability of three plant species in selected ecosystems in Cameroon. J. Analytical Pharm. Res., Vol. 4. 10.15406/japlr.2017.04.00110.
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  3. Mba, J.R., F.C.L. Weyepe, A.L.M. Kognou, A.D. Tchamgoue and L.R.Y. Tchokouaha et al., 2017. Antidiarrhoeal, antibacterial and toxicological evaluation of Harungana madagascariensis, Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 5: 230-239.
  4. Agbor, G.A., P.A. Tarkang, J.V.Z. Fogha, L.F. Biyiti and V. Tamze et al., 2017. Acute and sub-acute toxicity of aqueous extract of M lucida stem bark. J. Pharm. Toxicol., 7: 158-165.
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  5. Tsabang, N., N. Ngah, F.T. Estella and G.A. Agbor, 2016. Herbal medicine and treatment of diabetes in Africa: Case study in Cameroon. Diabetes Case Rep., Vol. 1. .
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  6. Tchamgoue, A.D., L.R. Tchokouaha, U.L. Domekouo, A.P. Atchan, P.A. Tarkang, J.R. Kuiate and G.A. Agbor, 2016. Effect of costus afer on carbohydrates tolerance tests and glucose uptake. Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 4: 459-469.
  7. Ojong, L.J., J.P. Abdou, A.K. Kandeda, A.J.G. Yaya and A.D. Tchamgoue et al., 2016. Anticonvulsant and in vitro antioxidant activities of Momordica cissoides L.(Cucurbitaceae). J. Applied Pharm. Sci., 6: 117-123.
  8. Nole, T., T.D.W. Lionel, T.F.S. Cedrix and A.A. Gabriel, 2016. Ethnomedical and ethnopharmacological study of plants used for potential treatments of diabetes and arterial hypertension by indigenous people in three phytogeographic regions of Cameroon. Diabetes Case Rep., Vol. 1. .
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  9. Nole, T., E. Fongnzossie, B. Adamou, B. Dongmo and T.N. Donfagsiteli et al., 2016. Ethnopharmacological studies for sustainable development in cameroon, research and reviews. J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 5: 38-56.
  10. Nkouandou, P.M., L. Frida, A.D. Tchamgoue, L.R. Tchokouaha and U.L. Domekouo et al., 2016. Antioxidant capacity of spices/vegetables protects erythrocyte toxicity ex-vivo. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 39: 73-80.
  11. Nkohkwo, A.A., G. Agbor, E. Asongalem, C. Tagny and T. Asonganyi, 2016. Whole blood pathogen reduction technology and blood safety in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review with regional discussion. Afr. J. Laboratory Med., 5: 1-9.
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  12. Kognou, A.L.M., R.S. Pawar, R.A.N. Ngane, P. Pateriya and P.N. Pal et al., 2016. Antioxidant, analgesic and antipyretic activities of ethanol extract of the stem Bark Dichaetanthera africana (Hooker F.) Jacq. Felix. (Melastomataceae). Br. J. Pharm. Res., 14: 1-12.
  13. Domekouo, U.L., F. Longo, P.A. Tarkang, A.T. Tchinda and N. Tsabang et al., 2016. Evaluation of the antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of Morinda lucida stem bark extract in streptozotocin intoxicated rats. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 29: 903-911.
  14. Abdou, J.P., L.J. Ojong, I.C. Muhammad, A.D. Tchamgoue and A.K. Kandeda et al., 2016. Biological activity and toxicity of decoction of Mormodica cissoides L. leaves. Asian J. Ethnopharmacol. Med. Foods, 2: 1-10.
  15. Tsabang, N., S. Kadjob, R.N. Mballa, C.G. Yedjou and N. Nnanga et al., 2015. New approach for the development of improved traditional medicine: Case of a preparation of an oral hypoglycemic medicine from Laportea ovalifolia (Schumach. & Thonn.) Chew. (Urticaceae). J. Mol. Pharm. Organic Process Res., Vol. 3. 10.4172/2329-9053.1000125.
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  16. Tsabang, N., L.W.D. Tsambang, A.T. Nouboudem, D. Sonwa and A. Be, 2015. Ethnopharmacological Surveys' methodologies for medicinal plants uses discovery and environmental threatens on recorded plants from indigenous knowledge in Cameroon. Global J. Med. Res., .
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  17. Tsabang, N., C.G. Yedjou, L.W.D. Tsambang, A.T. Tchinda and N. Donfagsiteli et al., 2015. Treatment of diabetes and/or hypertension using medicinal plants in Cameroon. Med. Aromatic Plants. 10.4172/2167-0412.S2-003.
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  18. Tchokouaha, L.R.Y., A.D. Tchamgoue, M.A. Okwu, O. Odogwu and D. Funmilola et al., 2015. Comparative antioxidant capacity of the spices of some traditional soups in Nigeria. Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 3: 79-84.
  19. Tchamgoue, A.D., L.R.Y. Tchokouaha, P.A. Tarkang, J.A. Vinson and G.A. Agbor, 2015. Comparative radical scavenging properties of five spices commonly consume in Cameroon. World J. Pharm. Res., 4: 1610-1622.
  20. Tchamgoue, A.D., L.R. Tchokouaha, P.A. Tarkang, J.R. Kuiate and G.A. Agbor, 2015. Costus afer possesses carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes inhibitory activity and antioxidant capacity in vitro. Evidence-Based Complement. Altern. Med., Vol. 2015. 10.1155/2015/987984.
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  21. Tarkang, P.A., G.A. Agbor, L.S. Ayong, F.A. Okalebo and A.N. Guantai, 2015. Cytotoxicity and in vivo toxicological screening of a polyherbal product, nefang. World J. Pharm. Res., 4: 82-101.
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  22. Tarkang, P.A., F.A. Okalebo, J.D. Siminyu, W.N. Ngugi and A.M. Mwaura et al., 2015. Pharmacological evidence for the folk use of Nefang: Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of its constituent plants. BMC Complementary Alter. Med., Vol. 15. 10.1186/s12906-015-0703-7.
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  23. Fogha, V.J., A.D. Tchamgoue, U.L. Domekouo, P.A. Tarkang and G.A. Agbor, 2015. Morinda lucida stem bark protects paracetamol induced liver damage. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 31: 198-204.
  24. Agbor, G.A., T.C. Kotue, J.P. Mouotsouo, P. Nanfack, M. Nkam and Y.J. Ngogang, 2015. Hemodya: A phytomedecine for sickle cell disease management in Cameroon. World J. Pharm. Res., 4: 102-112.
  25. Tchinda, A.T., G.A. Agbor, D.E. Tsala, A.J.G. Yaya and E.N. Nga et al., 2014. Antioxidant activity of flavonoids isolated from the fruits of Xylopia parviflora (A. Rich.) Benth. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Drug Res., 6: 253-258.
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  26. Tarkang, P.A., K.D. Franzoi, S. Lee, E. Lee and D. Vivarelli et al., 2014. In vitro antiplasmodial activities and synergistic combinations of differential solvent extracts of the polyherbal product, Nefang. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/835013.
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  27. Tarkang, P.A., F.A. Okalebo, L.S. Ayong, G.A. Agbor and A.N. Guantai, 2014. Anti-malarial activity of a polyherbal product (Nefang) during early and established Plasmodium infection in rodent models. Malaria J., Vol. 13. 10.1186/1475-2875-13-456.
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  28. Agbor, G.A., J.A. Vinson and P.E. Donnelly, 2014. Folin-Ciocalteau reagent for polyphenolic assay. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. Diet., 3: 147-156.
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  29. Agbor, G.A., F. Longo, E.A. Makong and P.A. Tarkang, 2014. Evaluation of the antidiarrheal and antioxidant properties of Justicia hypocrateriformis. Pharm. Biol., 52: 1128-1133.
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  30. Tarkang, P.A., A.P.N. Atchan, J.R. Kuiate, F.A. Okalebo, A.N. Guantai and G.A. Agbor, 2013. Antioxidant potential of a polyherbal antimalarial as an indicator of its therapeutic value. Adv. Pharmacol. Sci., Vol. 2013. 10.1155/2013/678458.
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  31. Tan, P.V., C. Mezui, G.E. Enow-Orock and G.A. Agbor, 2013. Antioxidant capacity, cytoprotection, and healing actions of the leaf aqueous extract of Ocimum suave in rats subjected to chronic and cold-restraint stress ulcers. Ulcers, Vol. 2013. 10.1155/2013/150780.
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  32. Donfagsiteli, N.T., M.H. Messi, C.J. Fotso, G. Nzweundji and D. Oumar et al., 2013. Biochemical aspects of single-node cuttings of Ricinodendron heudelotii (Baill.) in relation with rooting. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 12: 1049-1056.
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  33. Tarkang, P.A., G.A. Agbor, T.D. Armelle, L.R.Y. Tchokouaha, D. Kemeta and Y.S.M. Ngadena, 2012. Acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies of the aqueous and ethanolleaf extracts of Citrus sinensis (Linnaeus) Osbeck (pro sp.) in Wistar rats. Der Pharm. Lett., 4: 1619-1629.
  34. Tarkang, P.A., G.A. Agbor, N. Tsabang, L.R.Y. Tchokouaha and D.A. Tchamgoue et al., 2012. Effect of long-term oral administration of the aqueous and ethanol leaf extracts of Cymbopogon citratus (DC. ex Nees) stapf. Ann. Biol. Res., 3: 5561-5570.
  35. Agbor, G.A., L. Akinfiresoye, J. Sortino, R. Johnson and J.A. Vinson, 2012. Piper species protect cardiac, hepatic and renal antioxidant status of atherogenic diet fed hamsters. Food Chem., 134: 1354-1359.
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  36. Agbor, G.A., J.A. Vinson, J. Sortino and R. Johnson, 2012. Antioxidant and anti-atherogenic activities of three Piper species on atherogenic diet fed hamsters. Exp. Toxicol. Pathol., 64: 387-391.
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  37. Gabriel A. Agbor, Ibrahim Taga, Danielle R. Nguindex, Mohsin A. Zaidi, L.G. Lehman, Illimar Altosaar, Jeanne Y. Ngogang 2011. Effect of Iodine Supplementation on Antioxidant Status of Normal and Alloxan Monohydrate in Toxicated Rats Int. J. Pharmacol., 7: 726-731.
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  38. Aloho-Bekong, D., G.A. Agbor, L. Nkengazong, T.R.M. Ngoudjou and T. Asonganyi, 2011. Oxidative stress in school children co-infected with Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminths. Health Sci. Dis., 12: 109-125.
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  39. Agbor, G.A., P. Moumbegna, E.O. Oluwasola, L.U. Nwosu and R.C. Njoku et al., 2011. Antioxidant capacity of some plants foods and beverages consumed in the Eastern region of Nigeria. Afr. J. Tradit. Complement. Altern. Med., 8: 362-369.
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  40. Agbor, G.A., J.A. Vinson, J.E. Oben and J.Y. Ngogang, 2010. Antioxidant effect of herbs and spices on copper mediated oxidation of lower and very low density lipoprotein. Chin. J. Nat. Med., 8: 114-120.
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  41. Taga, I., G.A. Agbor, S. Djountsop, Z.A. Moshin, V.A. Oumbe, I. Altosaar and J.Y. Ngogang, 2009. Iodine deficiency in children 7-19 years old in Eastern Province of Cameroon. Trop. Med. Int. Health., 14: 311-315.
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  42. Oben, J.E., J.L. Ngondi, G.A. Agbor and E. Enonchong, 2009. The effects of feeding triacylglcerols on milk fat composition, lipogenesis and polymer-protomer transition of acetyl-coa carboxylase in rat mammary. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 9: 1060-1075.
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  43. Oben, J.E., J.L. Ngondi, C.N. Momo, G.A. Agbor and C.S.M. Sobgui, 2008. The use of a Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination in the management of weight loss: A double-blind placebo-controlled study. Lipids Health Dis., Vol. 7. 10.1186/1476-511X-7-12.
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  44. Oben, J.E., D.M. Enyegue, J.L. Ngondi, G.I. Fomekong and G.A. Agbor, 2008. Oxidative stress and blood lipid profile in Cameroonian obese subjects. Sunway Acad. J., 5: 149-155.
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  45. Enyegue, D.M., J.L. Ngondi, G.I. Fomekong, G. Agbor and J.E. Oben, 2008. Prediction and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese subject in Cameroon. Int. J. Biomed. Pharmaceut. Sci., 2: 117-121.
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  46. Enyegue, D.M., G.A. Agbor, G.I.D. Fomekong, J.L. Ngondi and J.E. Oben, 2008. Antioxidant capacity of some red wines sold in Cameroon. Pharmacologyonline, 2: 769-775.
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  47. Vinson, J.A., T.A. Tompkins and G.A. Agbor, 2007. Comparative bioavailability of mineral-enriched gluconates and yeast in rat liver after depletion-repletion feeding. Biol. Trace Elem. Res., 118: 104-110.
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  48. Oben, J.E., D.M. Enyegue, G.I. Fomekong, Y.B. Soukontoua and G.A. Agbor, 2007. The effect of Cissus quadrangularis (CQR-300) and a Cissus formulation (CORE) on obesity and obesity-induced oxidative stress. Lipids Health Dis., Vol. 6. 10.1186/1476-511X-6-4.
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  49. Dakam, W., J. Shang, G. Agbor and J. Oben, 2007. Effects of sodium bicarbonate and albumin on the in vitro water-holding capacity and some physiological properties of Trigonella foenum graecum L. galactomannan in rats. J. Med. Food, 10: 169-174.
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  50. Biapa, P.C., G.A. Agbor, J.E. Oben and J.Y. Ngogang, 2007. Phytochemical studies and antioxidant properties of four medicinal plants used in Cameroon. Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Altern. Med., 4: 495-500.
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  51. Agbor, G.A., J.A. Vinson, S. Patel, K. Patel and J. Scarpati et al., 2007. Effect of selenium- and glutathione-enriched yeast supplementation on a combined atherosclerosis and diabetes hamster model. J. Agric. Food Chem., 55: 8731-8736.
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  52. Agbor, G.A., J.A. Vinson, J.E. Oben and J.Y. Ngogang, 2007. In vitro antioxidant activity of three Piper spices. J. Herb. Pharmacother., 7: 49-64.
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  53. Agbor, G.A., D. Kuate and J.E. Oben, 2007. Medicinal plants can be good source of antioxidants: Case study in Cameroon. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 10: 537-544.
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  54. Vinson, J.A., J. Proch, P. Bose, S. Muchler and P. Taffera et al., 2006. Chocolate is a powerful ex vivo and in vivo antioxidant, an antiatherosclerotic agent in an animal model and a significant contributor to antioxidants in the European and American diets. J. Agric. Food Chem., 54: 8071-8076.
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  55. Oben, J., D. Kuate, G. Agbor, C. Momo and X. Talla, 2006. The use of a Cissus quadrangularis formulation in the management of weight loss and metabolic syndrome. Lipids Health Dis., Vol. 5. 10.1186/1476-511X-5-24.
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  56. Oben J.E., E.A. Sheila, A.A. Gabriel and D.F. Musoro, 2006. Effect of Eromonastax speciosa on experimental diarrhea. Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Altern. Med., 3: 95-100.
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  57. Agbor, G.A., J.A. Vinson, J.E. Oben and J.Y. Ngogang, 2006. Comparative analysis of the in vitro antioxidant activity of white and black pepper. Nutr. Res., 26: 659-663.
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  58. Danwe, C., G. Atchou, M. Nkam, J. Mbuagbaw and R. Mougnoutou et al., 2005. Effect of antiretroviral therapy on lipid metabolism in HIV/AIDS subjects in Cameroon. J. Med. Sci., 5: 78-82.
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  59. Agbor, G.A. and N.Y. Jeanne, 2005. Toxicity study of herbal preparations. Cameroon J. Ethnobot., 1: 23-28.
  60. Agbor, G.A. and A.A. Odetola, 2005. Effect of Parquetina nigrescens on erythrocyte indices and serum electrolytes of rats following acute blood loss. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 8: 527-531.
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  61. Agbor, A.G., J.E. Oben, B. Nkegoum, J.P. Takala and J.Y. Ngogang, 2005. Hepatoprotective activity of Hibiscus cannabinus (Linn.) against carbon tetrachloride and paracetamol induced liver damage in rats. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 8: 1397-1401.
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  62. Agbor, A.G., E.O. Oben, Y.J. Ngogang, C. Xinxing and J.A. Vinson, 2005. Antioxidant capacity of some herbs/spices from Cameroon: A comparative study of two methods. J. Agric. Food Chem., 53: 6819-6824.
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  63. Agbor, A.G., E.O. Oben and J.Y. Ngogang, 2005. Haematinic activity of Hibiscus cannabinus. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 4: 833-837.
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  64. Agbor, G.A., T. Leopold and N.Y. Jeanne, 2004. The antidiarrhoeal activity of Alchornea cordifolia leaf extract. Phytother. Res., 18: 873-876.
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  65. Agbor, G.A., J.E. Oben, B.O. Brahim and J.Y. Ngogang, 2004. Toxicity study of Hibiscus cannabinus. J. Cameroon Acad. Sci., 4: 27-32.
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  66. Agbor, G.A., N.G. Enongene, O. Odunuga, J.E. Oben and J.Y. Ngogang, 2001. Antioxidant status and extend of lipid peroxidation in malaria patients. Cameroon Biosci. Proc., 8: 178-185.
  67. Agbor, G.A., K.M. Anigo, J.E. Oben and J.Y. Ngogang, 2001. Trace metal content of some food colourants. Cameroon Biosci. Proc., 8: 186-190.
  68. Agbor, A.G. and A.A. Odettola, 2001. Haematological studies of Parquetina nigrescens on aemorrhagic anaemic rats. Afr. J. Med. Med. Sci., 30: 105-109.