Dr. Gideon Chibuisi Alimba
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Dr. Gideon Chibuisi Alimba

Research Scientist and Lecturer
University of Ibadan, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Genetics from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Cellular Physiology
62%
Genetics and Genomics
90%
Toxicology
75%
Molecular and Cellular Biology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
64
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Alimba, C.G., S. Sivanesan and K. Krishnamurthi, 2022. Mitochondrial dysfunctions elicited by solid waste leachates provide insights into mechanisms of leachates induced cell death and pathophysiological disorders. Chemosphere, Vol. 307. 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136085.
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  2. Omagha, R., E.T. Idowu, C.G. Alimba, A.O. Otubanjo and E.O. Agbaje, 2021. In vivo antiplasmodial activities and acute toxicity assessment of two plant cocktail extracts commonly used among Southwestern Nigerians.. J. Parasitic Dis., 10.21203/rs.3.rs-366502/v1.
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  3. Omagha, R., E.T. Idowu, C.G. Alimba, A.O. Otubanjo and E.O. Agbaje et al. 2021. Physicochemical and Phytochemical Screening of Six Plants Commonly used in the Treatment of Malaria in Nigeria. J. Phyto. Therap. 19: 483-501.
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  4. Omagha, R., E.T. Idowu, C.G. Alimba, A.O. Otubanjo and A.K. Adeneye 2021. Survey of Ethnobotanical Cocktails Commonly Used in the Treatment of Malaria in Southwestern Nigeria. Future J. Pharm. Sci. 10.1186/s43094-021-00298-0.
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  5. Gbadebo, A.M., O.A. Alabi, C.G. Alimba and A.A. Bakare 2021. Metal Bioaccumulation, Cytogenetic and Clinico-Biochemical Alterations in Rattus norvegicus Exposed In Situ to a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Lagos, Nigeria. Biol. Trace Elem. Res. 10.1007/s12011-021-02758-3.
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  6. Alimba, C.G., C. Faggio, S. Sivanesan, A.L. Ogunkanmi and K. Krishnamurthi, 2021. Micro(nano)-plastics in the environment and risk of carcinogenesis: insight into possible mechanisms. J. Hazard. Mater., Vol. 416. 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126143.
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  7. Alimba, C.G., A.P. Rudrashetti, S. Sivanesan and K. Krishnamurthi 2021. Landfill Soil Leachates from Nigeria and India Induced DNA Damage and Alterations in Genes Associated with Apoptosis in Jurkat Cell. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 10.1007/s11356-021-15985-x.
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  8. Akindele, E.O. and C.G. Alimba, 2021. Plastic pollution threat in Africa: current status and implications for aquatic ecosystem health. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 28: 7636-7651.
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  9. Olatunji-Ojo, A.M., C.G. Alimba, C.O. Adenipekun and A.A. Bakare, 2020. Experimental simulation of somatic and germ cell genotoxicity in male Mus musculus fed extracts of lead contaminated Pleurotus ostreatus (white rot fungi). Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 10.1007/s11356-020-08494-w.
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  10. Ogunsuyi O.M., O.I. Ogunsuyi, O. Akanni, O.A. Alabi, C.G. Alimba, O.A. Adaramoye, S. Cambier, S. Eswara, A.C. Gutleb and A.A. Bakare, 2020. Alteration of sperm parameters and reproductive hormones in swiss mice via oxidative stress after co‐exposure to titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles. Andrologia 10.1111/and.13758 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/and.13758.
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  11. Ogunsuyi O.M., E.O. Adegoye, O.I. Ogunsuyi, O.A. Alabi, C.G. Alimba and A.A. Bakare, 2020. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles-induced cytogenotoxicity and alterations in haematological indices of clarias gariepinus (burchell, 1822). Toxicology and Industrial Health 10.1177/0748233720948682 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0748233720948682.
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  12. Ogunsuyi O., O. Ogunsuyi, O. Akanni, O. Alabi, C. Alimba, O. Adaramoye, S. Cambier, S. Eswara, A.C. Gutleb and A. Bakare, 2020. Physiological and histopathological alterations in male swiss mice after exposure to titanium dioxide (anatase) and zinc oxide nanoparticles and their binary mixture. Drug and Chemical Toxicology 10.1080/01480545.2020.1811720 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01480545.2020.1811720.
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  13. Fadoju, O.M., O.A. Osinowo, O.I. Ogunsuyi, I.T. Oyeyemi, O.A. Alabi, C.G. Alimba and A.A. Bakare, 2020. Interaction of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles induced cytogenotoxicity in Allium cepa. Nucleus 10.1007/s13237-020-00308-1.
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  14. Alimba, C.G., O.O. Adewumi, O.M. Binuyo and P.G.C. Odeigah, 2020. Wild black rats (rattus rattus linnaeus, 1758) as zoomonitor of genotoxicity and systemic toxicity induced by hazardous emissions from abule egba unsanitary landfill, lagos, Nigeria. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 10.1007/s11356-020-11325-7.
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  15. Adeyi, A.O., S.B. Ajisebiola, E.O. Adeyi, C.G. Alimba and U.G. Okorie, 2020. Antivenom activity of Moringa oleifera leave against pathophysiological alterations, somatic mutation and biological activities of Naja nigricollis venom. Sci. Afr., 10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00356.
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  16. Ademola, O.J., C.G. Alimba and A.A. Bakare, 2020. Reproductive toxicity assessment of olusosun municipal landfill leachate in mus musculus using abnormal sperm morphology and dominant lethal mutation assays. Environ. Anal. Health Toxicol., 10.5620/eaht.e2020010.
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  17. Ikumawoyi, V.O., O. Awodele, E.O. Agbaje, C.G. Alimba, A.A. Bakare and O. Akinloye, 2019. Bioactivity and modulatory functions of Napoleona vogelii on oxidative stress-induced micronuclei and apoptotic biomarkers in mice. Toxicol. Rep., 6: 963-974.
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  18. Fagbenro, O.S., C.G. Alimba and A.A. Bakare, 2019. Experimental modeling of the acute toxicity and cytogenotoxic fate of composite mixtures of chromate, copper and arsenate oxides associated with CCA preservative using Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822). Environ. Anal. Health Toxicol., Vol. 34. 10.5620/eaht.e2019010.
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  19. Fadoju, O., O. Ogunsuyi, O. Akanni, O. Alabi and C. Alimba et al., 2019. Evaluation of cytogenotoxicity and oxidative stress parameters in male Swiss mice co-exposed to titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles. Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol., Vol. 70. 10.1016/j.etap.2019.103204.
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  20. Bassey, O.B., L.O. Chukwu and G.C. Alimba, 2019. Cytogenetics of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatusi as bioindicator of environmental pollution from two polluted lagoons, South-Western Nigeria. J. Genet. Genome Res., 6: 1-8.
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  21. Bassey O.B., C.G. Alimba and L.O. Chukwu, 2019. Current metal pollution status and ecological risk impacts on ologe and Badagry Lagoons in Lagos, Nigeria. J. Toxicol. Risk Assess., 5: 1-13.
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  22. Bakare A.A., B.O. Uzoibiam, A.O. Oteyola, O.M. Fadoju and O.I. Ogunsuyiet al., 2019. Genetic and systemic toxicity induced in Allium cepa and Mus musculus by a tropical freshwater dam in Ibadan, Nigeria. J. Environ. Toxicol. Public Health, 4: 21-35.
  23. Alimba, C.G. and C. Faggio, 2019. Microplastics in the marine environment: Current trends in environmental pollution and mechanisms of toxicological profile. Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 68: 61-74.
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  24. Alimba C.G., K.O. Adekoya and O.O. Soyinka, 2019. Exposure to effluent from pharmaceutical industry induced cytogenotoxicity, hematological and histopathological alterations in Clarias gariepinus(Burchell, 1822). Exp. Clin. Sci. (EXCLI) J., 18: 63-78.
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  25. Alimba C.G. and A.W. Laide, 2019. Genotoxic and cytotoxic assessment of individual and composite mixture of cadmium, lead and manganese in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) using micronucleus assay. Nucleus, 62: 191-202.
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  26. Ogunsuyi, O.I., O.M. Fadoju, O.O. Akanni, O.A. Alabi, C.G. Alimba, S. Cambier, and A.A. Bakare, 2019. Genetic and systemic toxicity induced by silver and copper oxide nanoparticles and their mixture in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). Environ. Sci. Poll. Res., 26: 27470-27481.
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  27. Usende, I.L., C.G. Alimba, B.O. Emikpe, A.A. Bakare and J.O. Olopade, 2018. Intraperitoneal sodium metavanadate exposure induced severe clinicopathological alterations, hepato-renal toxicity and cytogenotoxicity in African giant rats (Cricetomys gambianus, Waterhouse, 1840). Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 25: 26383-26393.
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  28. Chukwuka, K.S., C.G. Alimba, G.A. Ataguba and W.A. Jimoh, 2018. The Impacts of Petroleum Production on Terrestrial Fauna and Flora in the Oil-Producing Region of Nigeria. In: The Political Ecology of Oil and Gas Activities in the Nigerian Aquatic Ecosystem, Ndimele, P.E. (Ed.), Elsevier, Netherlands, ISBN: 978-0-12-809399-3, pp: 125-142.
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  29. Alimba, C.G., A.M. Aladeyelu, I.A. Nwabisi and A.A. Bakare, 2018. Micronucleus cytome assay in the differential assessment of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of cadmium and lead in Amietophrynus regularis. EXCLI J., 17: 89-101.
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  30. Hounkpatin A.S.Y., R.C. Johnson, M. Senou, L. Dovonon and C.G. Alimba et al., 2017. Protective effects of vitamin C on kidney, liver and brain: A study in Wistar rats intoxicated with mercury. Ann. UP, Série Sci. Nat. Agron., 7: 168-177.
  31. Alimba C.G., R.A. Ajiboye and S.A. Fagbenro, 2017. Dietary ascorbic acid reduced micronucleus and nuclear abnormalities in Clarias gariepinus(Burchell 1822) exposed to hospital effluent. Physiol. Biochem., 43: 1325-1335.
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  32. Onifade, R.S., C.G. Alimba, C.O. Adenipekun and A.A. Bakare, 2016. White rot fungus (Pleurotus pulmonarius) cultivated on lead contaminated rice straw induced haematotoxicity and lead accumulation in liver and kidney of wistar rats. J. Drug Metab. Toxicol., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2157-7609.1000210.
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  33. Bakare, A.A., A.J. Udoakang, A.T. Anifowoshe, O.M. Fadoju and O.I. Ogunsuyi et al., 2016. Genotoxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles using the mouse bone marrow micronucleus and sperm morphology assays. J. Pollut. Eff. Control, Vol. 4. 10.4172/2375-4397.1000156.
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  34. Alimba, C.G., V. Dhillon, A.A. Bakare and M. Fenech, 2016. Genotoxicity and cytotoxicity of chromium, copper, manganese and lead and their mixture in WIL2-NS human B lymphoblastoid cells is enhanced by folate depletion. Mutat. Res. Genet. Toxicol. Environ. Mutage., 798–799,: 35-47.
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  35. Alimba, C.G., O.A. Adeyemo, I.U. Uzoma and T.V. Bamigboye, 2016. In vivo cytogenotoxic and haematotoxic screening of a triherbal pill produced for the treatment of hemorrhoids among Nigerians in Alliumcepa and Mus musculus. Ife J. Sci., 18: 53-62.
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  36. Alimba, C.G., D. Gandhi, S. Sivanesan, M.D. Bhanarkar, P.K. Naoghare, A.A. Bakare and K. Krishnamurthi, 2016. Chemical characterization of simulated landfill soil leachates from Nigeria and India and their cytotoxicity and DNA damage inductions on three human cell lines. Chemosphere, 164: 469-479.
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  37. Alimba, C.G. and A.A. Bakare, 2016. In vivo micronucleus test in the assessment of cytogenotoxicity of landfill leachates in three animal models from various ecological habitats. Ecotoxicology, 25: 310-319.
  38. Idowu, E.T., C.G. Alimba, E.A. Olowu and A.O. Otubanjo, 2015. Artemether-lumefantrine treatment combined with albendazole and ivermectin induced genotoxicity and hepatotoxicity through oxidative stress in wistar rats. Egyp. J. Basic Applied Sci., 2: 110-119.
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  39. Daiwile A.P., P.K. Naoghare, M.D. Giripunje, P.D.P. Rao and T.K. Ghosh et al., 2015. Correlation of melanophore index with a battery of functional genomic stress indicators formeasurement of environmental stress in aquatic ecosystem. Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 39: 489-495.
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  40. Bakare, A.A., G.O. Oguntolu, L.A. Adedokun, A.A. Amao, I.T. Oyeyemi, C.G. Alimba and O.A. Alabi, 2015. In vivo evaluation of genetic and systemic toxicity of aqueous extracts of Phyllanthus amarus in mice and rats. Int. J. Toxicol. Pharmacol. Res., Vol. 7. .
  41. Alimba, C.G., K.O. Adekoya, A.L. Ogunkanmi and B.O. Oboh, 2015. Modulatory effect of Baphia nitida dye in toluene induced cytogenotoxicity, hematotoxicity and histopathology in dermal exposed wistar rats. Iran. J. Toxicol., 9: 1225-1234.
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  42. Alimba, C.G., J.K. Saliu and O.A. Ubani-Rex, 2015. Cytogenotoxicity and histopathological assessment of Lekki Lagoon and Ogun river in Synodontis clarias (Linnaeus, 1758). Toxicol. Environ. Chem., 97: 221-234.
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  43. Alimba, C.G., E.O. Ajayi, T. Hassan, A.A. Sowunmi and A.A. Bakare, 2015. Cytogenotoxicity of abattoir effluent in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) using micronucleus test. Chinese J. Biol., 10.1155/2015/624524.
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  44. Alimba, C.G., A.I. Onajole and A.A. Bakare, 2015. Brain dysfunctions in Wistar rats exposed to municipal landfill leachates. Beni-Suef Univ. J. Basic Applied Sci., 4: 284-290.
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  45. Alabi, J.O., A.O. Fafiolu, A.A.O. Ekemezie and C.G. Alimba, 2015. Absorption and bioaccumulation of heavy metals in giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata). Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr, 63: 389-396.
  46. Adeoye G.O., C.G. Alimba and O.B. Oyeleke, 2015. The genotoxicity and systemic toxicity of a pharmaceutical effluent inWistar rats may involve oxidative stress induction. Toxicol. Rep., 2: 1265-1272.
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  47. Ayorinde, A., B. Oboh, O. Otubanjo, A. Alimba and P. Odeigah, 2014. Some toxicological effects of a commonly used mosquito repellent in Lagos state, Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Toxicol, 8: 46-52.
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  48. Olorunfemi, D.I., C.R. Ofomata and C.G. Alimba, 2013. Cytogenotoxicity assessment of a University borehole water supply using the Allium cepa test. J. Scient. Res. Dev., 14: 623-627.
  49. Hounkpatin, A.S.Y., P.A. Edorh, P. Guédénon, , C.G. Alimba and A. Ogunkanmi et al., 2013. Haematological evaluation of Wistar rats exposed to chronic doses of cadmium, mercury and combined cadmium and mercury. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 12: 3731-3737.
  50. Bakare, A.A., O.A. Alabi, A.M. Gbadebo, O.I. Ogunsuyi and C.G. Alimba, 2013. In vivo cytogenotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by electronic waste leachate and contaminated well water. Challenges, 4: 169-187.
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  51. Bakare, A.A., C.G. Alimba and O.A. Alabi, 2013. Genotoxicity and mutagenicity of solid waste leachates: A review. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 12: 4206-4220.
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  52. Alimba, C.G., L.A. Ogunkanmi and F.J. Ogunmola, 2013. Cytotoxic and genotoxic assessment of textile effluent using Allium assay. Curr. Top. Toxicol., 9: 65-74.
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  53. Adekoya, K.O., R.A. Ahmed, B.O. Oboh and C.G. Alimba, 2013. Relationships between dermatoglyphics and multiple intelligence among selected secondary school students in Lagos state, Nigeria. Niger. Soc. Exp. Biol. J., 13: 53-60.
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  54. Hounkpatin, A.S.Y., R.C. Johnson, P. Guédénon, E. Domingo, C.G. Alimba, M. Boko and P.A. Edorh, 2012. Protective effects of vitamin C on haematological parameters in intoxicated Wistar rats with cadmium, mercury and combined cadmium and mercury. Int. Res. J. Biol. Sci., 1: 76-81.
  55. Guedenon, P., P.A. Edorh, A.S. Hounkpatin, C.G. Alimba and L.A. Ogunkanmi et al., 2012. Haematological study of Clarias gariepinus exposed to chronic and subchronic doses of cadmium, mercury and combined cadmium and mercury. Sci. Natur., 4: 2-19.
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  56. Guedenon, P., A.P. Edorh, A.S.Y. Hounkpatin, C.G. Alimba, L.A. Ogunkanmi, E.G. Nwokejiegbe and M. Boko, 2012. Acute toxicity of mercury (HgCl2) to African Catfish, clarias gariepinus. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 2: 41-45.
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  57. Ayoola, S.O., B.O. Bassey, C.G. Alimba and E.K. Ajani, 2012. Textile effluent induced genotoxic effects and oxidative stress in Clarias gariepinus. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 15: 804-812.
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  58. Alimba, C.G., A.A. Bakare and O.O. Aina, 2012. Liver and kidney dysfunction in wistar rats exposed to municipal landfill leachate. Resour. Environ., 2: 150-163.
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  59. Alimba, C.G. and A.A. Bakare, 2012. Municipal landfill leachates induced alterations in haematological indices and erythrocyte morphology of rats. Int. J. Chem. Environ. Eng. Syst., 3: 84-100.
  60. Agunbiade, S.O., I.O. Okonko, C.G. Alimba, A.C. Folarin and K.C. Anugweje, 2012. Effects of a carbonaceous bottling plant effluent on albino mice sperm morphology and testes histopathology. Nature Sci., 10: 154-160.
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  61. Alimba, C.G., J.K. Saliu, A. Adesanya and A.A. Bakare, 2011. Evaluation of genotoxicity of a municipal landfill leachate by micronucleus test using Clarias gariepinus. Res. Environ. Life Sci., 4: 1-6.
  62. Akinbola, T.I., A. Adeyemi, O.A. Morenikeji, A.A. Bakare and C.G. Alimba, 2011. Hospital waste incinerator bottom ash leachate induced cyto-genotoxicity in Allium cepa and reproductive toxicity in mice. Toxicol. Ind. Health, 27: 505-514.
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  63. Awodele, O., S.O. Olayemi, C.G. Alimba, C. Egbejiogu and A. Akintonwa, 2010. Protective effect of vitamin C and or vitamin E on micronuclei induction by rifampicin in mice. Tanzania J. Health Res., 12: 150-154.
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  64. Alimba, C.G., K.O. Adekoya and B.O. Oboh, 2010. Prevalence and gene frequencies of phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) taste sensitivity, ABO and rhesus factor (Rh) blood groups and haemoglobin variants among a Nigerian population. Egyp. J. Med. Human Genet., 11: 153-158.
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