Dr. Francis Chukwuemeka Ezeonu
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Dr. Francis Chukwuemeka Ezeonu

Professor
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Applied Biochemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Applied Bioresource
62%
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
90%
Bioindicators
75%
Biochemistry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Dike, C.C., F.C. Ezeonu, H.C.C. Maduka, E.N. Ezeokafor and C.E. Oguazu, 2018. Hepatotherapeutic potentials of Sida corymbosa (wire weed) ethanolic extract on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4 )-induced acute hepatotoxicity on male albino wistar rats. Eur. J. Pharm. Med. Res., 5: 146-155.
  2. Dike, C.C., F.C. Ezeonu, H.C.C. Maduka, E.N. Ezeokafor and C.E. Oguazu, 2018. Hepatoprotective potentials of Sida corymbosa (broom weed) ethanolic leaf extract against carbon tetrachloride (CCL4 )- induced hepatotoxicity on male albino wistar rats. J. Pharm. Phytochem., 7: 2166-2175.
  3. Dike, C.C., F.C. Ezeonu, H.C.C. Maduka and E.N. Ezeokafor, 2018. Phytochemical and elemental analysis of Sida corymbosa (Broom weed or Wire weed) leaf and root extracts. Chem. Sci. Int. J., 24: 1-9.
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  4. Viola, A.N., S.C. Udedi, F.C. Ezeonu and F.A. Orji et al., 2017. An analysis of food value and some selected secondary metabolites of Emilia coccinea (Asteraceae) leaf. J. Complement. Altern. Med. Res., 2: 1-11.
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  5. Nwachukwu, V.A., C.U. Stanley, F.C. Ezeonu, I.C.B. Bartholomew, S.E. Chika and N.E. Gloria, 2017. Bioactive agents, nutraceuticals potentials, phytochemistry, and food value of emilia coccinea leaf: A review. J. Complementary Altern. Med. Res., 4: 1-15.
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  6. Chinenye E.O and C.E. Francis., 2017. Bisphenol a (bpa) increases blood triglycerides and low density lipoproteins in albino wistar rats. J. Exp. Res., 5: 24-27.
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  7. Neboh, E.E and C.E. Francis, 2016. Preponderance of zinc in commercially available canned fish, beef, tomato puree and powdered milk found in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria. Biokemistri, 28: 114-120.
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  8. Ubaoji, K., F. Ezeonu, S. Udedi, K. Nwozor and I. Nwakaozo, 2015. Preponderance of heavy metals in eroded farmland sites in Anambra State. Ann. Nutr. Metab., 67: 183-183.
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  9. Oguazu, C.E., F.C. Ezeonu, K.I. Ubaoji and B. Anajekwu, 2015. Bisphenol A exerts a transient perturbation of liver function in Wistar albino rats at acute and sub-chronic exposure doses. J. Pharm. Sci. Bioscientific Res., 5: 274-278.
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  10. Ezeonu, F.C., C.E. Oguazu, K.I. Ubaoji and B. Anajekwu, 2015. Bisphenol A causes blood electrolyte imbalance and upsets kidney functions in albino Wistar rats. J. Pharm. Sci. Bioscientific Res., 5: 547-550.
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  11. Igwilo, I.O., F.C. Ezeonu, J.O. Ezekwesili-Ofili, S.N. Igwilo, C.I. Nsofor, M.S. Abdusalami and E. Obi, 2014. Anti-nutritional factors in the roots of a local cultivar of Moringa oleifera (Lam). Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 17: 114-117.
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  12. Patrick, U., A.N.C. Okaka, F. Ezeonu and E. Neboh, 2013. Python fat: effect on collagen levels of human keloid tissue. Int. J. Biol. Med. Res., 4: 3219-3221.
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  13. Inatius, I.C., C. Maduka, E.E. Francis, F.E. Emeka, N.S. Elvis and J.I. Ikekpeazu, 2012. Urinary estrogen levels in women on contraceptives in Enugu, South-East Nigeria. J. Family Med. Prim. Care, 1: 39-42.
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  14. Okoye, A.C., E.A. Oluyemi, A.A. Oladipo and F.C. Ezeonu, 2011. Physicochemical analysis and trace metal levels of rain water for environmental pollution monitoring in Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria. J. Int. Environ. Appl. Sci., 6: 326-331.
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  15. Okafor, C.S., F.C. Ezeonu, C.O. Anagonye, and C.N. Okafor, 2011. The effect of potassium bromated on packed cell volume (PCV) of wistar albino rats. BioChem. Indian J., 5: 313-315.
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  16. Okafor, C.S., F.C. Ezeonu and S.O. Ogbodo, 2011. The effect of potassium bromated on the vitamin a and iron contents of wheat and dough. BioChem. Indian J., 5: 245-248.
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  17. Igwilo, I.O., F.C. Ezeonu, S.C. Udedi, K.I. Ubaoji, N.A. Ozumba and H.A. Ogbunugafor, 2011. Nutrient composition and anti-nutritional factors in a local cultivar of Moringa oleifera (Lam) flowers. Nat. Prod. Indian J., 7: 87-90.
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  18. Igwilo, I.O., F.C. Ezeonu, N.A. Ozumba, J.O.Nebedum and M.S. Abdulsalami, 2011. The nutritional value of a local cultivar of Moringa oleifera leaves and its dietary evaluation in Wistar albino rats. Nat. Prod. Indian J., 7: 62-65.
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  19. Maduka, I.G., F.E. Ezeonu, E.E. Neboh and E.N. Shu, 2010. Preponderance of bisphenol-a in harvested rain water in enugu municipality,South East, Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 2: 36-38.
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  20. Igwilo, I.O., F.C. Ezeonu, S.C. Udedi, C.J. Okonkwo and N.A. Ozumba, 2010. Nutrient composition, protein quality and anti-nutritional factors in the seeds of Moringa oleifera grown in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Nat. Prod. Indian J., 6: 167-171.
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  21. Ignatius, G.M., F.E. Ezeonu, E.N. Emeka, N.S. Elvis and J.I. Ebele, 2010. BPA and environmental estrogen in potable water sources in enugu municipality, South-East, Nigeria. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 85: 534-537.
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  22. Edeogu, C.O., F.C. Ezeonu, C.A. Afiukwa, F.N. Nweke and U.A. Ibiam, 2010. Phytoremediation of a rice farm over-fertilized with nitrate in Ikwo area of Nigeria. Int. J. Biochem. Nigeria, 2: 104-107.
  23. Edeogu, C.O., F.C. Ezeonu, A.N.C. Okaka, S.O. Elom and C.E Ekuma, 2007. Evaluation of Antinutrients in staple food crops in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Pak., 1: 141-150.
  24. Edeogu, C.O., F.C. Ezeonu, A.N.C. Okaka, S.O. EIom and C.E. Ekuma, 2007. Trace elements status of staple food crops, soils, surface and underground water sources in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Sci., 1: 141-150.
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  25. Edeogu, C.O., C.E. Ekuma, A.N.C. Okaka, F.C. Ezeonu, C.J. Uneke and S.O. Elom, 2007. Public health significance of metals` concentration in soils, water and staple foods in Abakaliki South Eastern Nigeria. Trends Appl. Sci. Res., 2: 439-444.
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  26. Nweke, F.N., A.N.C. Okaka and F.C. Ezeonu, 2005. Lead, zinc and copper concentrations of drinking water sources and in blood of female inhabitants of Enyigba, Ebonyi state of Nigeria. J. Sci. Technol., 11: 1-8.
  27. Ezeonu, F.C., J.N. Ezeonu and O.C. Edeogu, 2005. Occupational health hazards in the Nigerian cement industry –workers awareness and perception. Afr. Newsl. Occup. Health Saf., 15: 73-76.
  28. Edeogu, C.O., F.C. Ezeonu, A.N.C. Okaka, S.O. Elom and O. Onyia, 2005. Anion levels in staple food crops, soils and water samples from Abakiliki, Ohaozara and Ohaukwu areas of Ebonyi State. J. Sci. Technol., Nigeria 12: 21-27.
  29. Ezeonu, F.C., 2004. Occupational health hazards among cement industry workers. Afr. Newsl. Occup. Health Saf., 14: 63-65.
  30. Ezeonu E., 2003. Pollution and industrial waste management. Chem. Nigeria, 2: 17-20.
  31. Ezeonu, F.C., S.C. Udedi, C.J. Okonkwo and A.N.C. Okaka, 2002. Studies on brewers spent grains (BSG) biomethanation II- Biological efficiency of digester manure. Nigeria J. Renewable Energy, 10: 58-60.
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  32. Ezeonu, F.C., S.C. Udedi, A.N.C. Okaka and C.J. Okonkwo, 2002. Studies on brewers spent grains (bsg) biomethanation 1- optimal conditions for digestion. J. Renewable Energy, 10: 53-57.
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  33. Ezeonu, F.C., A. Musa, S.C. Udedi and O.C. Edeogu, 2002. Iron and zinc status in soils, water and staple food cultivars in Itakpe, Kogi State of Nigeria. Environmentalist, 22: 237-240.
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  34. Ezejiofor, T.I and F.C. Ezeonu, 2002. Biochemical indicators of occupational health hazards in Enugu coal miners. Nigeria Environ. Health Hum. Dev., 3: 31-35.
  35. Ezeonu, F.C., 2001. Distinguishing ecotoxic effects of environmental pollutants. Environmentalist, 21: 259-263.
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  36. Ezeonu. I.C and F.C. Ezeonu, 2000. The environment and global security. Environmentalist, 20: 41-48.
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  37. Ezeonu, F.C, A.N.C. Okaka, S.C. Udedi, G.I. Chidume and M. Ekpunobi, 2000. Predicting the biogas scenario in Nigeria. Nigerian J. Renewable Energy, 8: 54-59.
  38. Ezeonu, F.C and T.I.N. Ezejiofor, 1999. Biochemical indicators of occupational health hazards in Nkalagu cement industry workers. Sci. Total Environ., 228: 275-278.
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  39. Ezeonu, F.C., 1997. An experimental evaluation of energy economics of biogas production at mesophilic and thermophilic temperatures. Nigerian J. Renewable Energy, 5: 5-9.
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  40. Ezeonu, F.C and A.N.C. Okaka, 1996. Seasonal profile of nitrate and nitrite in potable water sources in Onitsha, Nigeria. Environ.Toxicol. Water Qual., 11: 99-103.
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  41. Ezeonu, F.C and A.N.C. Okaka, 1996. Heavy metal inhibition of mesophilic anaerobic digestion. J. Sci. Technol., 2: 101-105.
  42. Ezeonu, F.C and A.N.C Okaka, 1996. Process kinetics and digestion efficiency of anaerobic batch fermentation of brewers spent grains (BSG). Process Biochem., 31: 7-12.
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  43. Ezeonu, F.C., A.U. Onochie and A.N.C. Okaka, 1995. Effects of addictive uses of cola nut and tobacco on human blood plasma clotting time. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 2: 39-44.
  44. Ezeonu, F.C., B.C.E. Egboka and S.S. Aze, 1994. Fertilizer applications, nitrate loading patterns, water resources quality and their ecotoxicological implications in awka area of Nigeria. J. Environ. Toxicol. Water Qual., 9: 141-143.
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  45. Ezeonu, F.C., B.C.E. Egboka and A.N.C. Okaka, 1992. Nitrate and nitrite in some non-alcoholic beverages and water supplies in onitsha, Nigeria. J. Food Sci. Technol., 29: 329-330.
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  46. Maduagwu, E.N., F.C. Ezeonu and E.R. Olukoshi, 1990. Nitrate and Nitrite metabolism in rats. West Afr. J. Biol. Appl. Chem., 34: 1-4.
  47. Egboka, B.C.E and F.C. Ezeonu, 1990. Nitrate and nitrite pollution and contamination in parts of South Eastern Nigeria: A case study of a developing economy. J. Water Resour., 2: 101-110.