Dr. Godwin Eneji Egbung
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Dr. Godwin Eneji Egbung

Senior Lecturer
University of Calabar, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Lipid Biochemistry from University of Calabar, Nigeria

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Biography

Godwin Eneji Egbung,Ph.D is a senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry,University of Calabar,Calabar,Nigeria.He has published over fifteen articles in national and international reputable journals.Dr Egbung is a reviewer with Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. His major research interests include medicinal plant research,lipid and toxicological Biochemistry as well as clinical Biochemistry.Dr Egbung is currently working on the Biochemical evaluation of dietary trans fatty acids in Wistar rat model.

Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Medicinal Plants
62%
Food Chemistry
90%
Biotechnology
75%
Biochemistry
55%

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Selected Publications

  1. Atangwho, I.J., M.A. Eno, A.B. Utu-Baku, G.E. Egbung and H.C. Okpara et al., 2017. Is honey really better than table sugar in body weight control? A case of study based on the obudu honey and refined sugar comparison. J. Food Nutr. Diete., Vol. 2, No. 1. .
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  2. Egbung, G.E., I.J. Atangwho, Z.B. Kiasira, A.I. Iwara and G.O. Igile, 2016. Antioxidant activity of the inflorescents of Vernonia calvoana growing in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 22: 141-146.
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  3. Egbung, G.E., I.J. Atangwho, I.A. Iwara, M.O. Odey and P.E. Ebong, 2013. Chemical composition of root and stem bark extracts of Nauclea latifolia. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 5: 193-196.
  4. Atangwho, I.J., G.E. Egbung, M. Ahmad, M.F. Yam and M.Z. Asmawi, 2013. Antioxidant versus anti-diabetic properties of leaves from Vernonia amygdalina Del. growing in Malaysia. Food Chem., 141: 3428-3434.
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  5. Atangwho, I.J., E.E. Edet, G.E. Egbung, D.E. Uti and P.E. Ebong, 2013. Effect of Vernonia amygdalina supplemented diet on selected tissues function in diet-induced obese rats. J. Med. Plants Res., 7: 1825-1832.
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  6. Ibegbulem, C.O., L.A. Nwaogu, C.S. Alisi, C.U. Igwe, G.E. Egbung, P.C. Chikezie, 2012. Anti-aggregation effects of processed yellow and white garri aqueous filtrates on sickle cell trait haemoglobin. J. Res. Biochem., 4: 47-52.
  7. Ebong, P.E., I.J. Atangwho, E.U. Eyong, G.E. Egbung and E.V. Ikpeme, 2011. Effect of co-administration of extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Azadirachta indica on lipid profile and oxidative stress in hepatocytes of normal and diabetic rats. Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., 2: 1087-1095.
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  8. Atangwho, J., F.A. Ime, E.E. Godwin and A.I. Mary, 2011. Changes in some liver lipids of non-diabetic and diabetic rats following administration of combined extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Azadirachta indica. Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., 2: 1096-1100.
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  9. Itam, E.H., I.J. Atangwho, G.E. Egbung and P.E. Ebong, 2010. Haemapoietic and immunological changes in multiple low-dose streptozotocin (MDSTZ) rat models. Eur. J. Sci. Res., 43: 283-289.
  10. Egbung, G.E., E.U. Essien, E.H. Itam and A.R. Onuoha, 2010. The effect of Saponin consumption on cholesterol metabolism in Wistar albino rats. Res. J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 6: 1071-1073.
  11. Atangwho, I.J., P.E. Ebong, G.E. Egbung, F.E. Uboh and A.B. Utu-Baku, 2010. Extracts of Azadirachta Indica can modulate the possible hepatotoxic effect of Vernonia amygdalina in diabetic and non-diabetic rats. J. Applied Sci. Res., 6: 2275-2279.
  12. Atangwho, I.J., G.E. Egbung, I.F. Ani and O.E. Ofem, 2010. Effect of co-administration of extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Azadirachta indica on some liver biochemical indices of STZ diabetic and non-diabetic rats. J. Applied Sci. Res., 6: 421-426.
  13. Egbung, G.E., E.U. Essien and I.J. Atangwho, 2009. Effect of trans fatty acids consumption on some haematological indices in albino Wistar rats. Pak. J. Nutr., 8: 1258-1261.
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  14. Atangwho, I.J., P.E. Ebong, G.E. Egbung and I.F. Ani, 2009. Effects of co-administration of extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Azadirachta indica on serum electrolyte profile of diabetic and non diabetic rats. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 3: 2974-2978.
  15. Atangwho, I.J., P.E. Ebong, E.U. Eyong, I.O. Williams, M.U. Eteng and G.E. Egbung, 2009. Comparative chemical composition of leaves of some antidiabetic medicinal plants: Azadirachta indica, Vernonia amygdalina and Gongronema latifolium. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 8: 4685-4689.
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  16. Eteng, M.U., B.J. Bassey, I.J. Atangwho, G.E. Egbung, E.U. Eyong, P.E. Ebong and A.O. Abolaji, 2008. Biochemical indices of macrovascular complications in diabetic rat model: Compared effects of Vernonia amygdalina, Catharantus roseus and chloropamide. Asian J. Biochem., 3: 228-234.
  17. Ebong, P.E., I.J. Atangwho, E.U. Eyong and G.E. Egbung, 2008. The antidiabetic efficacy of combined extracts from two continental plants: Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) (Neem) and Vernonia amygdalina (Del.) (African Bitter leaf). Am. J. Biochem. Biotehcnol., 4: 239-244.
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