Dr. Ujowundu Favour Ntite
LecturerDepartment of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Nigeria
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry from Federal University Dutse, Nigeria
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- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.