Dr. Ujowundu Favour Ntite
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Dr. Ujowundu Favour Ntite

Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry from Federal University Dutse, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Medical Biochemistry
62%
Toxicology
90%
Phytochemistry
75%
Medicinal Plants
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
2
Articles
48
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Ujowundu, F.N., N.N. Oparaeche, C.H. Onuoha, M.A. Haruna, C.S. Chieme and C.O. Ujowundu, 2021. Combretum dolichopentalum extract normalized biochemical and haematological parameters in carbon tetrachloride (CCL4) intoxicated rats. AROC Nat. Prod. Res., 1: 17-28.
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  2. Onuoha, C.H., C.C. Nwachukwu, R.T. Nwachukwu, C.G.N. Nwogu, C.S. Chukwudoruo and F.N. Ujowundu, 2021. Comparative evaluation of proximate composition and anti-sickling potential of Annona muricata Linn seeds and leaves. AROC Nat. Prod. Res., 1: 29-35.
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  3. Onuoha, C., C.S. Chukwudoruo, C.O. Ezenwaka and F.N. Ujowundu, 2021. Investigating the efficacy of potential diet-derived phytochemicals on lncap cell lines under physiological conditions. Afr. J. Biol. Med. Res., 4: 1-8.
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  4. Chukwudoruo, C.S., N.C. Osuji-Kalu-Ibe, K.O. Igwe, C.I. Iheme, F.N. Ujowundu and B.A. Mba, 2021. Serum total protein concentration and liver enzymes activities in albino rats model administered with ethanolic leaf extract of Ficus capensis. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 20: 164-168.
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  5. Onyekachi, U.C., O.K. Isaac, U.F. Ntite, A.V. Ojone, I.I. Calistus and I.K. Okereke, 2020. Biochemical and liver histological changes in rats exposed to sub-lethal dose of Uproot-pesticide and the protective potentials of nutritional supplements. J. Appl. Biol. Biotechnol., 8: 26-32.
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  6. Ujowundu, F.N., O.N. Nathan, C.O. Ujowundu, N.I. Ndubuisi, N.A. Maria and E.O. Udoh, 2019. Methanol extract of Combretum dolichopentalum exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect on nosocomial organisms. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 12: 557-564.
  7. Ujowundu, F.N., N.N. Oparaeche, O.B. Odeghe, F.O. Nduka and C.O. Ujowundu, 2019. Ameliorative effect of Combretum dolichopentalum in CCl4- induced oxidative stress World J. Adv. Res. Rev., 1: 9-22.
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  8. Rosita, O.I., U.O. Cosmas, O.O. Winifred, U.N. Favour and O.N. Nathan, 2019. Extracts of Aloe vera and Allium sativum: Potent inhibitors of pathogenic fungi. World J. Adv. Res. Rev., 1: 001-006.
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  9. Bensandy, O.O. and U.F. Ntite, 2019. Effect of coconut oil supplemented diet on some transferase activity in the plasma and tissues of albino rats. World J. Adv. Res. Rev., 1: 035-038.
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  10. 1. Ntite, U.F., O.N. Ndudi, O.O. Bensandy, N.F. Obiageli and U.C. Onyekachi, 2019. Ameliorative effect of Combretum dolichopentalum in CCl4-induced oxidative stress. World J. Adv. Res. Rev., 1: 009-022.
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  11. Ujowundu, C.O., A.O. Oyarebu, L.A. Nwaogu and F.N. Ujowundu, 2018. Hepatotoxicity of paraquat dichloride and ameliorative effect of nutritional supplements. Biochem. Mol. Biol. J., Vol. 4. 10.21767/2471-8084.100070.
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  12. Okpogba, A.N., E.C. Ogbodo, J.C. Okpogba, R.A. Analike and A.K. Amah et al., 2018. Assessment of kidney function status in chickens (Gallus gallus domestica) in rural (Elele) and urban (Nnewi) Areas. J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., 6: 1048-1052.
  13. Okpogba, A.N., E.C. Ogbodo, E.C. Ugwu, V.N. Oguaka, C.C. Dike and F.N. Ujowundu, 2018. Comparative assessment of heavy metal levels in chickens (Gallus gallus domestica) in rural (Elele) and urban (Nnewi) Areas. Asian J. Sci. Technol., 9: 9056-9069.
  14. Ujowundu, F.N., A.O. Ojiako, R.N. Nwaoguikpe and C.O. Ujowundu, 2017. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and infra-red studies of bioactive phytoorganic components of Combretum dolichopentalum leaves. Int. J. Drug. Dev. Res., 9: 10-15.
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  15. Ujowundu, F.N., 2017. Determination of antimicrobial potentials of ethanol extract of Combretum dolichopentalum leaves by total dehydrogenase activity assay. Int. J. Pharmacol. Phytochem. Ethnomed., 8: 27-40.
  16. Ujowundu, F.N., 2017. In vitro evaluation of free radical-scavenging potentials of ethanol extract of Combretum dolichopentalum leaves. Glob Drugs Therap, 2: 1-5.
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  17. Ujowundu, F.N., A.I. Ukoha, A.O. Ojiako and R.N. Nwaoguikpe, 2015. Nutritional characterization of Combretum dolichopentalum leaves. Biochem. Anal. Biochem., Vol. 4. 10.4172/2161-1009.1000232.
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  18. Ujowundu, F.N., A.I. Ukoha, A.O. Ojiako and R.N. Nwaoguikpe, 2015. Isolation of bioactive phytochemicals in leaves of Combretum dolichopentalum and their hydrogen peroxide scavenging potentials. Pharm. Anal. Acta, Vol. 6. 10.4172/2153-2435.1000444.
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  19. Ujowundu, F.N., A.I. Ukoha, A.O. Ojiako and R.N. Nwaoguikpe, 2015. Gas chromatographic characterization of the flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and tannins isolated from C. dolichopentalum leaves. J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 7: 1094-1103.
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  20. Ujowundu, C.O., K.L. Ihekweazu, C.S. Alisi, F.N. Ujowundu and C.U. Igwe, 2014. Procarcinogens: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metal content in some locally processed foods in South Eastern Nigeria. Br. J. Applied Sci. Technol., 4: 249-260.
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  21. Ujowundu, C.O., H.N. Okoye, R.N. Nwaoguikpe, D.C. Belonwu, K.O. Igwe and F.N. Ujowundu, 2014. Hepatoprotective effects of crude extracts of tomato and onion in rats exposed to locally processed beef. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 4: 193-203.
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  22. Ujowundu, C.O., L.A. Nwaogu, K.O. Igwe, F.N. Ujowundu and D.C. Belonwu, 2013. Evaluation of the impact of oil and gas pollutants on the chemical composition of Abelmoschus esculentus Moench and Pterocarpus mildbraedii Harms. J. Res. Biol., 3: 861-869.
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  23. Ujowundu, C.O., L.A. Nwaogu, F.N. Ujowundu and D.C. Belonwu, 2013. Effect of gas flaring on the phytochemical and nutritional composition of Treculia africana and Vigna subterranean. Br. Biotechnol. J., 3: 293-304.
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  24. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, R.N. Nwaoguikpe, C.O. Ibegbulem and K.O. Igwe, 2013. Thyroid hormone metabolism in diesel petroleum induced hormonal changes and the effect of indigenous Nigerian spices in rats. J. Res. Biochem., 1: 086-094.
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  25. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, R.N. Nwaoguikpe, R.I. Okechukwu and C.E. Ihejirika, 2012. The antioxidative potentials of Gongronema latifolium on diesel petroleum induced hepatotoxicity. J. Applied Pharm. Sci., 1: 90-94.
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  26. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, L.A. Nwaogu, E.U. Ezeji and K.O. Igwe, 2012. Management of changes in liver chemistry in male rats acutely exposed to crude petroleum oil. J. Applied Pharm. Sci., 2: 116-120.
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  27. Ujowundu, C.O., N. Nwokedinobi, F.N. Kalu, R.N. Nwaoguikpe and R.I. Okechukwu, 2011. Chemoprotective potentials of Ocimum gratissimum in diesel petroleum induced hepatotoxicity in albino wistar rats. J. Applied Pharm. Sci., 1: 56-61.
  28. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, R.N. Nwaoguikpe, O.I. Kalu, C.E. Ihejirika, E.C. Nwosunjoku and R.I. Okechukwu, 2011. Biochemical and physical characterization of diesel oil contaminated soil in Southeastern Nigeria. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 1: 57-62.
  29. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, R.N. Nwaoguikpe, K.O. Igwe, R.I. Okechukwu and T.I.N. Ezejiofor, 2011. Salt iodization and thyroid function of pregnant women in early pregnancy in Owerri Southeast Nigeria. Int. Res. J. Biochem. Bioinform., 1: 248-256.
  30. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, E.C. Nwosunjoku, R.N. Nwaoguikpe, R.I. Okechukwu and K.O. Igwe, 2011. Iodine and inorganic mineral contents of some vegetables, spices and grains consumed in Southeastern Nigeria. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 5: 57-64.
  31. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, C.U. Igwe, N.C. Agha and K.O. Igwe, 2011. Biochemical studies on the amelioration of petroleum product intoxication with indigenous plants. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 2: 87-97.
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  32. Kalu, F.N., V.N. Ogugua, C.O. Ujowundu and R.N. Nwaoguikpe, 2011. Aqueous extract of Combretum dolichopentalum leaf-a potent inhibitor of carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in rats. J. Applied Pharm. Sci., 1: 114-117.
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  33. Kalu, F.N., V.N. Ogugua, C.O. Ujowundu and C.R.K. Chinekeokwu, 2011. Phytochemical composition and acute toxicity study on aqueous extract of Combretum dolichopentalum leaf in Swiss Albino mice. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 1: 72-75.
  34. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, O.E. Ogechukwu, C.N. Agha, C.S. Alisi and R.N. Nwaoguikpe, 2010. Evaluation of the chemical composition of Dacryodes edulis (G. Don) seeds. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 4: 1225-1233.
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  35. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, A.A. Emejulu, O.E. Okafor, C.G. Nkwonta and E.C. Nwosunjoku, 2010. Evaluation of the chemical composition of Mucuna utilis leaves used in herbal medicine in Southeastern Nigeria. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 4: 811-816.
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  36. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu and E.C. Nwosunjoku, 2010. Thyroid function and urine iodine of pregnant women in Owerri, Nigeria. Nig. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 25: 91-97.
  37. Ujowundu, C.O., A.I. Ukoha, N.C. Agha, N. Nwachukwu and K.O. Igwe et al., 2010. Effects of potassium iodate application on the biomas and iodine concentration of selected indigenous Nigerian vegetables. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 7141-7147.