Dr. Ikechuku Okorie Igwenyi
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Dr. Ikechuku Okorie Igwenyi

Associate Professor
Ebonyi State University, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Bioinformatics
62%
Pharmacology
90%
Biochemistry
75%
Immunology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Uraku, A.J., I.O. Igwenyi, E. Alum and O.U. Orji, 2016. Assessment of nutritional value of Culcasia scandens P. Beau.) leaves. Adv. Biomed. Pharmacy, 3: 115-119.
  2. Uraku, A.J. and I.O. Igwenyi, 2016. Comparative studies of phytochemical and vitamin constituents of Citrus sinensis and Vitis vinifera peels. EC Nutr., 4: 812-816.
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  3. Offor, C.E., P.C.U. Okechukwu, P.M. Aja and I.O. Igwenyi, 2015. Proximate and phytochemical analyses of Terminalia catappa leaves. Eur. J. Applied Sci., 7: 9-11.
  4. Offor, C.E., B. Chukwu, I.O. Igwenyi, P.C.U. Okechukwu and P.M. Aja, 2015. Effect of ethanol leaf extract of Annona muricata on serum total protein and albumin concentrations in albino rats. Acad. J. Oral Dental Med., 2: 1-4.
  5. Nzubechukwu, E., U.A. Ibiam, I.O. Igwenyi, V.C. Ude and S.N. Eko, 2015. Evaluation of physicochemical properties, mineral and heavy metal content of drinking water samples in two communities in South-East Nigeria: A public health implication. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 5: 89-94.
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  6. Nwaka, A.C., M.C. Ikechi-Agba, P.C. Ugwu, I.O. Igwenyi, K.N. Agbafor, O.U. Orji and A.L. Ezugwu, 2015. The effects of ethanol extracts of Jatropha curcas on some hematological parameters of chloroform intoxicated rats. Am. Eurasian J. Sci. Res., 10: 45-49.
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  7. Igwenyi, I.O., O.E. Isiguzo, P.M. Aja, P.C.U. Okechukwu, N.N. Ezeani and A.J. Uraku, 2015. Proximate composition, mineral content and phytochemical analysis of the African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) seed. Am. Eurasian J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 15: 1873-1875.
  8. Igwenyi, I.O., O. Dickson, I.P. Igwenyi, P.C. Ugwu Okechukwu, N. Edwin and E.U. Alum, 2015. Properties of vegetable oils from three underutilized indigenous seeds. Global J. Pharmacol., 9: 358-361.
  9. Igwenyi, I.O., 2015. Fatty acid and amino acid profiles of Irvigna gabonesis and Citrullus colocynthis seeds used for soup preparation in South Eastern Nigeria. Global J. Pharmacol., 9: 362-365.
  10. Igwenyi, I.O. and P.C.U. Okechukwu, 2015. Effect of consumption of Irvigna gabonesis and Citrullus colocynthis seeds on the lipid profile and liver enzymes of albino rats. Am. Eurasian J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 15: 1903-1906.
  11. Ibiam, U.A., N. Ezeani, I.O. Igwenyi, O.U. Orji, C.O Edeogu, A.J. Uraku and P.C. Ugwu Okechukwu, 2015. Effects of salt, detergent and alum on fatty acid profile in cooked eggs. Food Sci. Quality Manage., 35: 11-16.
  12. Anigbogbu, J.U., M.E. Onwuzirike, P.C.U. Okechukwu, K.N. Agbafor, I.O. Igwenyi, A.L. Ezugwu and B.U. Nwali, 2015. The effect of ethanol leaf extract of Jathropha curcas on cholesterol level of cyclophosphomide induced anemia in wister albino rats. Global J. Pharmacol., 9: 67-71.
  13. Aja, P.M., I.O. Igwenyi, P.U. Okechukwu, O.U. Orji and E.U. Alum, 2015. Evaluation of anti-diabetic effect and liver function indices of ethanol extracts of Moringa oleifera and Cajanus cajan leaves in alloxan induced diabetic albino rats. Global Vet., 14: 439-447.
  14. Offor, C.E., U. Obasi, U.A. Ibiam, I.O. Igwenyi and P.M. Aja, 2014. Comparative analysis of some vitamins in fresh leaves of Cucurbital moschata and Amaranthus hybridus L. World J. Alternative Med., 1: 9-11.
  15. Offor, C.E., O. Adetarami, B.U. Nwali, I.O. Igwenyi and C.A. Afiukwa, 2014. Effect of Cocos nucifera water on liver enzymes. Middle East J. Sci. Res., 21: 844-847.
  16. Obasi, N.A., I.O. Igwenyi, C.E. Offor, P.M. Aja and S.E. Obasi, 2014. Risk assessment of environmental metals in selected edible leafy plants on ntave and ishiagu-enugu junction dumpsites in Ivo of Ebonyi state, Nigeria. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 4: 114-131.
  17. Igwenyi, I.O., N.O. Nwigbo, J.C. Nwokike and J.N. Awoke, 2014. Biochemical compositions of Azadirachta indica fruit juice. World Applied Sci. J., 32: 239-242.
  18. Igwenyi, I.O., N. Aboh, N. Nwachukwu, U.A. Ibiam, C.E. Offor and P.M. Aja, 2014. Effect of baygon insecticide on the activities of total, alkaline and acid phosphatases of selected tissues of albino rats. J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 9: 41-43.
  19. Igwenyi, I.O., A.E. Agwor, I.U. Nwigboji, K.N. Agbafor and C.E. Offor, 2014. Proximate analysis, mineral contents and phytochemical composition of Euphorbia hyssopifolia. IOSR J. Dental Med. Sci., 13: 41-43.
  20. Igwenyi, I.O., 2014. Phytochemical analysis and vitamin composition of Irvigna gabonesis and Citrullus colocynthis. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 9: 37-40.
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  21. Igwenyi, I.O., 2014. Comparative study of the physicochemical properties of vegetable oil from Irvigna gabonesis and Citrullus colocynthis dried seeds samples. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 4: 568-573.
  22. Igwenyi, I.O., 2014. Analysis of water sources in ikwo local government area of Ebonyi state, Nigeria. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 4: 45-52.
  23. Igwenyi, I.O. and N. Aja-Okorie, 2014. Physicochemical properties and heavy metal analysis of major water sources in ohaozara, Ebonyi state Nigeria. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 8: 41-43.
  24. Igwenyi, I.O. and B.N. Azoro, 2014. Proximate and phytochemical compositions of four indigenous seeds used as soup thickeners in ebonyi state Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 8: 35-40.
  25. Igwenyi, I.O. and A.E. Elekwa, 2014. Phytochemical analysis and determination of vitamin contents of Geranium robertianum. IOSR J. Dental Med. Sci., 13: 44-47.
  26. Aja, P.M., N. Nwachukwu, U.A. Ibiam, I.O. Igwenyi, C.E. Offor and U.O. Orji, 2014. Chemical constituents of Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds from Abakaliki, Nigeria. Am. J. Phytomedicine Clin. Ther., 2: 310-321.
  27. Aja, P.M., N. Nwachukwu, A.U. Ibiam, I.O. Igwenyi and P.N. Onu, 2014. Comparative evaluation of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase activities in Albino rats administered aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of Moringa oleifera seeds locally grown in Abakaliki, Nigeria. J. Biol. Chem. Res., 31: 164-181.
  28. Nwuke, C.P. and I.O. Igwenyi, 2013. Studies on some possible biochemical diagnostic indices in diabetes mellitus. Int. J. Adv. Biol. Res., 3: 158-162.
  29. Igwenyi, I.O., O.M. Ezeifedika, K.N. Agbafor, C.E. Offor, U.A. Ibiam and P.M. Aja, 2013. Anti-nutritional factors in Afzelia afrcana and Citrullus colocynthis and effects of the seeds on liver enzyme activities of albino rats. Indian J. Sci. Technol., 6: 5008-5012.
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  30. Igwenyi, I.O. and Q.E. Uzoegwu, 2013. The effect of hyoscine-N-butylbromide (Buscopan) on oxidative stress parameters in albino rats. Global J. Biol. Agric. Health Sci., 2: 196-198.
  31. Offor, C.E., U.P. Aluanya, I.O. Igwenyi, U.A. Ibiam, S.O. Elom and K.N. Agbafor, 2012. Effect of aqueous extract of Gongronema latifolium leaves on lipid profile in albino rats. Continental J. Food Sci. Technol., 6: 20-22.
  32. Offor, C.E., I.O. Igwenyi, C.A. Afiukwa, A.J. Uruaku, G.S. Aloh, P.M. Aja and F.I. Onwe, 2012. The comparative proximate compositions of staple food crops in Ezzamgbo (Ohaukwu L. G. A.) and Iboko (Izzi L. G. A.) of Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Continental J. Pharmacol. Toxicol. Res., 5: 23-27.
  33. Ibiam, O.F.A. and I.O. Igwenyi, 2012. Sewage management and its benefit to man. Int. Res. J. Biotechnol., 3: 174-189.
  34. Uraku, A.J., S.C. Onuoha, C.A. Uhuo, I.O. Igwenyi and U.A. Ibiam, 2011. The effects of Vitex donania leaves on ALP, AST and ALT of diabetic alloxan-induced albino rats. J. Res. Biosci., 7: 54-59.
  35. Offor, C.E., F.N. Nweke, A.N.C. Okaka, I.O. Igwenyi and V.N. Onwe, 2011. Analysis of the antinutrients levels in staple food crops in three different local government areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Continental J. Food Sci. Technol., 5: 26-30.
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  36. Igwenyi, I.O., N. Nwachukwu, O.O. Mba, C.E. Offor, P.N. Aja and O.O. Ugwu, 2011. Hepatoxicity effects of aqueous extract of euphorbia hyssopifolia on selected tissues of albino rats. Ferment. Tech. Bioeng, 2: 7-10.
  37. Igwenyi, I.O., C.E. Offor, P.M. Aja, G.S. Aloh, O.U. Orji and C.A. Afiukwa, 2011. Potentials of Afzelia Africana vegetable oil in biodiesel production. Asian J. Biochem., 6: 450-457.
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  38. Igwenyi, I.O., C.E. Offor, D.A. Ajah, O.C. Nwankwo, J.I. Ukaomah and P.M. Aja, 2011. Chemical composition of Ipomea aquatica (Green kangkong). Int. J. Pharm. Bio Sci., 2: 593-598.
  39. Igwenyi, I.O., C.A. Eze, B.N. Azoro, C.E. Offor and C.P. Nwuke, 2011. Proximate, mineral and amino acid compositions of Irvingia gabonensis and Citrullus colocynthis used as soup thickener in South Easter Nigeria. Int. J. Biotechnol. Biochem., 7: 493-499.
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  40. Aja, P.M., N. Nwachukwu, I.O. Igwenyi, O.U. Orji and K.N. Agbafor, 2011. Phytochemical composition of Moringa oleifera (Drum stick) seeds and leaves. Int. Res. J. Biochem. Bioinformatics, 1: 139-153.
  41. Agbafor, K.N., P.M. Ajah, C.E. Offor, I.O. Igwenyi and U.A. Ibiam, 2011. Examination of cardiovascular toxicity and trace elements status in albino rats treated with Okposi and Uburu Salt Lakes (Nigeria). Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., 5: 229-234.
  42. Afiukwa, C.A., I.O. Igwenyi, O. Ogah, C.E. Offor and O.O. Ugwu, 2011. Variations in seed phytic and oxalic acid contents among Nigerian cowpea accessions and their relationship with grain yield. Continental J. Food Sci. Technol., 5: 40-48.
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  43. Agbafor, K.N., I.O. Igwenyi, M.E. Ogbanshi and G.S. Aloh, 2010. Examination of renal function in albino rats treated with leaf extracts of fresh leaves of Zapoteca portoricensis. J. Sci. Technol., 16: 35-41.
  44. Ibiam, U.A., I.O. Igwenyi, Daniel, Vera, O.E. Udu-Ibiam and O. Ugwu, 2009. Amino acid profiles of two species of banana (Musa acuminate) and its hybrid commonly consumed in Ehamufu Town, Enugu State, Nigeria. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 4: 64-69.
  45. Offor, C.E., I.O. Igwenyi, F.N. Nweke, C.A. Afiukwa and S.E. Okoh, 2008. A comparative analysis of trace elements concentrations in fishes from three different locations in Ebonyi State. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 3: 36-38.
  46. Nwachukwu, N. and I.O. Igwenyi, 2008. Biochemical effects of Piper guinense diet on some organs of albino rats. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 14: 73-76.
  47. Igwenyi, I.O., O.U. Njoku, O.E. Ikwuagwu and C.P. Nwuke, 2008. Extraction, characterization and potentials of Raphia mesocarp oil for the production of biodiesel. J. Agric. Biotechnol. Ecol., 1: 53-61.
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  48. Igwenyi, I.O., N. Nwachukwu, U. Ibiam and C.E. Offor, 2008. Effect of insecticide (Baygon) on transaminases activities in some selected tissues in albino rats. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 3: 46-48.
  49. Igwenyi, I.O., A. Oghene, N. Nwachukwu and C.E. Offor, 2008. Evaluation of cyanide content of starch of cassava (Manihot esculenta) pulp during fermentation and hydrolysis with crude enzyme from Aspergillus niger. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 3: 39-41.
  50. Igwenyi, I.O., O.U. Njoku, O.E. Ikwuagwu and I.C. Ononogbu, 2007. Physicochemical characterization of Raphia vinifera (P. Beauv.) seed pulp oil. J. Sci. Technol., 13: 43-50.
  51. Nwachukwu, N. and I.O. Igwenyi, 2006. Influence of extraction methods on the hepatotoxicity of Azadiracht indica root. J. Res. Biosci., 2: 10-13.