Dr. Augustine Amadikwa Uwakwe
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Dr. Augustine Amadikwa Uwakwe

Reseacher Scientist
University of Portharcourt, Nigeria

Highest Degree
M.Sc. in Biochemistry from University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Biochemical Analysis
62%
Phytomedicine
90%
Enzymology
75%
Medical Biochemistry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Chikezie, P.C. and A.A. Uwakwe, 2014. Activities of three erythrocyte enzymes of hyperglycemic rats (Rattus norvegicus) treated with Allium sativa extract. J. Diabetes Metab. Disord., Vol. 13. .
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  2. Uwakwe, A.A., 2013. In vitro antisickling effects of Xylopia aethiopica and Monodora myristica. J. Med. Plants Res., 2: 119-124.
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  3. Ogoloma, M.U., M.K. Nkpaa, J.O. Akaninwor and A.A. Uwakwe, 2013. Proximate, phytochemical and mineral elements compositions of some edible fruits grown in oil producing community of rivers state, Nigeria. IOSR. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 5: 38-46.
  4. Odeghe, O.B., A.A. Uwakwe and C.C. Monago, 2012. Some biochemical and haematological studies on the methanolic extract of Anthocleista grandiflora stem bark. Int. J. Applied Sci. Technol., 2: 58-65.
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  5. Odeghe, O.B., A.A. Uwakwe and C.C. Monago, 2012. Antiplasmodial activity of methanolic stem bark extract of Anthocleista grandiflora in mice. Int. J. Applied, 2: 142-148.
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  6. Arhoghro, E.M., E.O. Anosike and A.A. Uwakwe, 2012. Ocimum gratissimum aqueous extract enhances recovery in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in albino wistar rats. Indian J. Drugs Dis., 1: 129-142.
  7. Arhoghro, E.M., D.E. Kpomah and A.A. Uwakwe, 2012. Curative potential of aqueous extract of lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) on cisplatin induced hepatotoxicity in albino wistar rats. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. Adv., 2: 282-294.
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  8. Osam, M.U., M.O. Wegwu and A.A. Uwakwe, 2011. The Omoku old pipeline oil spill: Total hydrocarbon content of affected soils and the impact on the nutritive value of food crops. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 514-552.
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  9. Ikewuchi, J.C., E.N. Onyeike, A.A. Uwakwe and C.C. Ikewuchi, 2011. Effect of aqueous extract of the leaves of Tridax procumbens Linn on blood pressure components and pulse rates of subchronic salt-loaded rats. Pacific J. Sci. Technol., 12: 381-389.
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  10. Ikewuchi, J.C., E.N. Onyeike, A.A. Uwakwe and C.C. Ikewuchi, 2011. Effect of aqueous extract of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Godseffiana’Muell Arg (Euphorbiaceae) on the hematology, plasma biochemistry and ocular indices of oxidative stress in alloxan induced diabetic rats. J. Ethnopharmacol., 137: 1415-1424.
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  11. Chikezie, P.C. and A.A. Uwakwe, 2011. Membrane stability of sickle erythrocytes incubated in extracts of three medicinal plants: Anacardium occidentale, Psidium guajava and Terminalia catappa. Pharm. Mag., 7: 121-125.
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  12. Ikewuchi, C.J., C.C. Ikewuchi, E.N. Onyeike and A.A. Uwakwe, 2010. Nutritional potential of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Godseffiana’Muell Arg. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 14: 21-24.
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  13. Monago, C. and A. Uwakwe, 2009. Proximate composition and in vitro anti-sickling property of Nigeria Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut sedge). Trees Life J., 4: 1-6.
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  14. Chikezie, P.C., A.A. Uwakwe and C.C. Monago, 2009. Glutathione S-transferase activity of erythrocyte genotypes HbAA, HbAS and HbSS in male volunteers administered with Fansidar and Quinine. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 3: 210-214.
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  15. Chikezie, P., A. Uwakwe and C. Monago, 2009. Studies of human HbAA erythrocyte osmotic fragility index of non-malarious blood in the presence of five anti-malarial drugs. Iran. J. Blood Cancer, 1: 49-54.
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  16. Nwaoguikpe, R.N. and A.A. Uwakwe, 2005. The antisickling effects of dried fish (tilapia) and dried prawn (Astacus red). J. Applied Sci. Environ. Mgt., 9: 115-119.
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  17. Spiff, A.I. and A.A. Uwakwe, 2003. Activation of human erythrocyte glutathione-s-transferase (EC. 2.5. 1.18) by caffeine (1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine). J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 7: 45-48.
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  18. Ekeke, G.I., A.A. Uwakwe and R.N. Nwaoguikpe, 2000. Edible legumes as nutritionally beneficial antisickling agents. Nig. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 15: 200-203.
  19. Onyeike, E.N., T. Olungwe and A.A. Uwakwe, 1995. Effect of heat-treatment and defatting on the proximate composition of some Nigerian local soup thickeners. Food Chem., 53: 173-175.
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  20. Anosike, E.O., A.A. Uwakwe, M.O. Monanu and G.I. Ekeke, 1991. Studies on human erythrocyte glutathione-S-transferase from HbAA, HbAS and HbSS subjects. Biomed. Biochim. Acta, 50: 1051-1056.
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