Dr. Duru Majesty Kelechi

Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Sciences, Rhema University, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

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

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.26887

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
Biochemistry
Environmental Toxicology
Biotechnology
Cloud Computing

Selected Publications

  1. Majesty, D., N. Constance, E. Ahamefula, N. Caleb and E. Ijeoma et al., 2018. Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and some biochemical studies on Pleurotus squarrosulus (Mont.) singer using rats. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 12: 7-27.
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  2. Samuel, N., D. Majesty, A. Emmanuel, O. Jevas and N. Constance, 2017. The influence of cigarette smoking and moderate beer consumption on selected biochemical indices in male volunteers. J. Biol. Nat., 7: 177-189.

  3. Nwachukwu, M.I., M.K.C. Duru, I.O. Nwachukwu, C.C. Obasi, A.U. Uzoechi, C.M. Ezenwa and C.K. Anumodu, 2017. In vitro phytochemical characterization and antibacterial activity of Newbouldia laevis (Boundary tree) on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Asian J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 2: 30-36.

  4. Nnabugwo, A.E., A.P. Uchenna, I.C. Uchenna and D.M. Kelechukwu, 2017. Impact of various cooking methods on the micronutrient compositions selected legumes in Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Res., 5: 10-14.

  5. Majesty, D., N. Constance, J. Ozougwu and E. Ijeoma, 2017. Bioactive constituents of Pleurotus squarrosulus (Mont.) Singer and effect of its dietary incorporation on body/organ weights and lipid profile levels of rats placed on high cholesterol diet. Acad. J. Chem., 2: 28-37.
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  6. Emmanuel, A., D. Majesty, A. Benjamin, A. Peter and U. Princess, 2017. Effect of caffeine on some selected biochemical parameters using rat model. Adv. Biol., Vol. 2017. 10.1155/2017/9303276.
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  7. Duru, M.K.C., E.I. Akubugwo, C.O. Alisa and J.C. Nwaogwugwu, 2017. Effect of seasonal water fluctuation of a water body on antioxidant activity of selected plants of lower phylum (A case study of Nche stream). Acad. J. Chem., 2: 90-95.
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  8. Donatus, B., D. Majesty, M. Michael, A. Oluwatoyin and A. Emmanuel, 2017. Assessment of bioremediation of soils polluted with gasoline using Telferia occidentalis (Fluted pumpkin) leaves. Instabul J. Public Health Notice, 4: 9-15.

  9. Donatus, B., A. Emmanuel, D. Majesty, A. Oluwatoyin and M. Michael, 2017. Comparative assessment of physicochemical characteristics, metal and microbial levels of kerosene polluted and remediated soil samples and their effects on plants grown on them. Instabul J. Public Health Notice, 4: 1-8.

  10. Benjamin, A., D. Majesty, A. Emmanuel, A. Peter and O. Ozioma, 2017. Nutritional, phytochemical and sensory evaluation of “Mberiagworagwo” traditional food of Uruagunnewi people in Anambra State, Nigeria. J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., 14: 1-8.

  11. Ugbogu, A.E., E. Okezie, C. Uche-Ikonne, M. Duru and O.C. Atasie, 2016. Toxicity evaluation of the aqueous stem extracts of Senna alata in Wistar rats. Am. J. Biomed. Res., 4: 80-86.

  12. Udoinyang, I.E., M.K.C. Duru, O.A. Akaninyere and G.C. Chukwu, 2015. Pollutant dispersion and contaminant migration of suspended particulate matter in water boreholes in Umudike, Nigeria. Greener J. Phys. Nat. Sci., 2: 1-12.
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  13. Belonwu, D.C., M.K.C. Duru, E.N. Onyeike, E.J. Denchukwu and I.E. Udoinyang, 2015. Water quality studies of rainwater in Warri, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Intraspecific J. Biodiversity Environ. Sci., 3: 1-8.

  14. Belonwu, D.C., E.N. Onyeike, M.K.C. Duru, M.O. Ifeanacho and E.J. Denchukwu, 2015. Physicochemical and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) levels of rooftop rainwater in Port Harcourt city, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Intraspecific J. Biodiversity Environ. Sci., 2: 1-8.

  15. Ozougwu, J.C., J.E. Eyo, O.K. Clarence, O. Soniran and D.M. Kelechukwu, 2014. Investigation of the antihepatotoxic effects of Allium sativum extracts against acetaminophen intoxicated Rattus novergicus. World J. Med. Sci., 11: 397-404.
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  16. Ozougwu, J.C., B.C. Unakalamba and M.K.C. Duru, 2014. Studies of the biochemical effects of Picramlima nitida seed saponin extracts on rats. Acad. J. Med. Plants, 2: 68-73.

  17. Nwachukwu, M.I., M.K.C. Duru, U.E. Anyanwu, G.O. Udujih and I.O. Nwachukwu, 2014. Effect of storage environment on the bacterial load and diversity of used toothbrushes. Exlir Biosci., 71: 14755-24757.

  18. Nwachukwu, M.I., M.K.C. Duru, I.O. Nwachukwu, V.E. Anyanwu and K. Umezuruike, 2014. Biogas production and bacterial succession during anaerobic digestion of cow dung. Intraspecific J. Microbiol. Life Sci. 1: 1-6.

  19. Nwachukwu, M.I., M.K.C. Duru, I.O. Nwachukwu and C.K. Anomodu, 2014. Incidence of pathogenic bacteria in wall gecko dropping. Intraspecific J. Microbiol. Life Sci., 1: 1-6.
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  20. Nwachukwu, M.I., M.K.C. Duru, B.A. Amadi and I.O. Nwachukwu, 2014. Comparative evaluation of phytoconstituents, antibacterial activities and proximate contents of fresh, oven dried uncooked and cooked samples of Buchholzia coriacea seed and their effects on hepatocellular integrity. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Invent., 3: 41-49.

  21. Duru, M.K.C. and B.A. Amadi, 2014. Fatty acid constituents, amino acid quality, and haematological moderation following consumption of “Ntubiri” and Ntiti-Ikpa” traditional foods. Pac. J. Sci. Technol., 15: 206-214.
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  22. Duru, M.K., B.A. Amadi, N.N. Constance and J.C. Ozougwu, 2014. Anti-nutrients, amino acid quality and performance characteristics of "Nduduagworagwo" traditional diet. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Food Sci., 4: 252-256.

  23. Duru, M., B. Amadi, A. Ugbogu and A. Eze, 2014. Effect of “Udu”, an antimalarial herbal preparation on visceral organ weight and blood lipid profiles in wistar rats. J. Pharm. Clin. Sci., 8: 1-7.

  24. Amadi, B.A., M.K.C. Duru and E.O. Ayalogu, 2014. Proximate and anti-nutritional composition of “Ntiti-ikpa” and “Ntubiri” traditional diets of Ikwerre ethnic national in Nigeria. Elixir Food Sci., 71: 24751-24754.

  25. Amadi, B.A. and M.K.C. Duru, 2014. Amino acid quality and performance characteristics of “Ji-oto” traditional food of Ikwerre of River State, Nigeria. Pac. J. Sci. Technol., 15: 228-230.

  26. Agomuo, E.N., E.N. Onyeike, E.O. Anosike and M.K.C. Duru, 2014. Effects of Tetrapleura tetraptera on lipid profiles and mineral concentration of male, female, pregnant and lactating albino rats. Intraspecific J. Biochem. Biotechnol., 1: 1-7.
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  27. Osuocha, K.U., E.I. Akubugwo, G.C. Chinyere, A.S. Ezekwe, M.K. Duru and L.A. Nwaogu, 2013. Effects of mining effluent contaminated soil treated with fertilizers on growth parameters, chlorophyll and proximate composition of Cucurbita pepo vegetable. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 3: 1-8.
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  28. Nwanekwu, K.K.E., M.K.C. Duru, E.C. Obiukwu and M.I. Nwachukwu, 2013. Microbial analysis and in-vivo assessment of the effect of corn steep liquor (CSL) on body weight, CD4 cells and testosterone levels. Can. J. Comput. Math. Nat. Sci. Eng. Med., 4: 252-257.

  29. Nwachukwu, M.I., S.C. Eziuzor, M.K.C. Duru, I.O. Nwachukwu, C.N. Ukaga, O.S. Udujih and G.O. Udujih, 2013. Recent biophysical characteristics of domestic water sources in Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria. J. Res. Biol., 3: 1-6.

  30. Nwachukwu, M.I., S.C. Eziuzor, I.O. Nwachukwu and M.K. Duru, 2013. Uptake of nickel and lead by a monoculture of bacterium isolated from petroleum effluent. Continental J. Environ. Sci., 7: 4-7.

  31. Nwachukwu, M.I., M.K.C. Duru, P.C. Odika and G.O. Uduhih, 2013. Evaluation of microbiological quality of Njaba River, Nigeria. J. Phys. Biol. Chem. Sci., 3: 2851-2857.

  32. Nwachukwu, M.I., M.K.C. Duru and I.O. Nwachukwu, 2013. Antifungal properties and effects of fresh, oven dried uncooked and cooked seeds of Buchholzia coriacea on haematology and kidney. Elixir Food Sci., 64: 19350-19356.

  33. Majesty, K.D., A.A. Benjamin, T.A. Chioma, E.U. Amadike and L.O. Nchekwube, 2013. Assessment of "Nduduagworagwo", a traditional recipe of Akokwa people in Ideato North LGA of Imo State, Nigeria on body weight and somebiochemical parameters. Continental J. Food Sci. Technol., 7: 15-21.

  34. Majesty, D., U. Amadike and A. Benjamin, 2013. Effect of Solanum macrocarpon fruit on haematology, hepatic and renal function. Adv. Biochem., 1: 28-32.
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  35. Majesty, D., A. Benjamin, E. Adindu and U. Amadike, 2013. Evaluation of “mgbam” traditional food on haematological profile and some selected biochemical parameters following consumption. Elixir Food Sci., 64: 19345-19349.
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  36. Duru, M.K.C., B.A. Amadi, A.E. Eze, A.E. Ugbogu and N. Onuoha, 2013. In vivo studies of Solanum aethiopicum fruit on some biochemical parameters using rats. J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 5: 1-4.

  37. Duru, M., K. Nwanekwu, A. Ugbogu, A. Jeoseph, C. Amadi and P. Ujubuonu, 2013. Urine therapy and its effects on some biochemical parameters using rats. Continental J. Biomed. Sci., 7: 12-17.

  38. Duru, M., C. Amadi, B. Amadi, C. Nsofor and H. Nze, 2013. Effect of different storage vessels on water quality. Global Res. J. Sci., 2: 9-13.

  39. Duru, M., B. Amadi, U. Arukwe, E. Adindu, C. Amadi and N. Onuoha, 2013. Fatty acid composition and sensory evaluation of “Nduduagworagwo” a local food of Akokwa people in Imo State, Nigeria. Global Res. J. Sci., 2: 67-72.

  40. Duru, M., B. Amadi, A. Ugbogu and N. Onuoha, 2013. Effect of “nduduagworagwo” traditional food on haematology, hepatic and renal function of rats. Asian J. Agric. Food Sci., 1: 21-26.

  41. Duru, M. and K. Nwanekwu, 2013. Assessment of urine on body weight, CD4 cells and reproductive hormone. Can. J. Comput. Math. Nat. Sci. Eng. Med., 4: 56-60.

  42. Amadi, B.A., M.K.C. Duru, A.A. Eze and C.T. Amadi, 2013. Sensory evaluation, mineral and amino acid composition of “Ntubiri” and “Ntiti-Ikpa” traditional foods of Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Nigeria. Pac. J. Sci. Technol., 14: 295-300.
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  43. Amadi, B.A., M.K.C. Duru and M.I. Nwachukwu, 2013. Nutritional and anti-nutritional evaluation of "Ji-otor" and "Ntubiri-ikpa" traditional foods of Ikwerre ethnic national in Nigeria. J. Chem. Biol. Phys. Sci., 3: 1853-1862.

  44. Amadi, B.A., K.C. Lele and M.K.C. Duru, 2013. Extraction and characterization of vegetable oils from legume and palmae; using African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) and akwu ojukwu (Elais guineensis) respectively. Am. J. Biol. Life Sci., 1: 7-10.
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  45. Amadi, B.A., E.N. Agomuo and M.K.C. Duru, 2013. Toxicological studies of Asmina triloba leaves on haematology, liver, kidney using rat model. Int. Sci. Res. J., 4: 11-17.
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  46. Amadi, B., N. Onuoha, C. Amadi, A. Ugbogu and M. Duru, 2013. Elemental, amino acid and phytochemical constituents of fruits of three different species of eggplant. Int. J. Med. Aromat. Plants, 3: 200-203.

  47. Akubugwo, E.I., M.I. Nwachukwu, P.C. Odika and M.K.C. Duru, 2013. Water quality assessment of Njaba River, Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 4: 33-37.
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  48. Agomuo, E.N., M.K.C. Duru and B.A. Amadi, 2013. Some bioactive constituents of Asmina triloba (paw paw) leaf variety. Int. Sci. Res. J., 4: 18-22.
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  49. Duru, M.K.C., K.E. Nwanekwu, E.A. Adindu and P.C. Odika, 2012. Heavy metals and bioload levels of Otamiri River, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 4: 1002-1006.

  50. Duru, M.K.C., E.N. Agomuo and B.A. Amadi, 2012. Biochemical studies on “Udu” an antimalarial concoction used in Umunchi village, Isiala Mbano L.G.A. of Imo State, Nigeria. Continental J. Pharmacol. Toxicol. Res., 5: 28-34.

  51. Duru, M.K.C., E.A. Agomuo and B.A. Amadi, 2012. Nutrient composition of" Nduduagworagwo", a traditional food of Akokwa people in Ideato North LGA of Imo State, Nigeria. Continental J. Food Sci. Technol., 6: 27-32.

  52. Duru, M.K.C., E.A. Adindu, P.C. Odika, B. Amadi and C.E. Okazi, 2012. Consequences of long-term consumption of water from Nworie River (Owerri, Nigeria) on haematological, hepatic and renal functions using rat model. Biokemistri, 24: 52-57.
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  53. Duru, M.K.C., B.A. Amadi, C.T. Amadi, K.C. Lele, J.C. Anudike, O.R. Chima-Ezika and K. Osuocha, 2012. Toxic effect of Carica papaya bark on body weight, haematology and some biochemical parameters. Biokemistri, 24: 67-71.
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  54. Duru, M., E. Adindu, B. Amadi and E. Agomuo, 2012. Chemical profile of an anti-malarial concoction “Udu” used in Umunchi autonomous community in Isiala Mbano L.G.A of Imo State, Nigeria. J. Emerg. Trends Eng. Applied Sci., 3: 444-447.
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  55. Duru, M., C. Amadi, A. Ugbogu, A. Eze and B. Amadi, 2012. Phytochemical, vitamin and proximate composition of Dacryodes edulis fruit at different stages of maturation. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 2: 437-441.

  56. Duru, M. and K. Nwanekwu, 2012. Physicochemical and microbial status of Nworie River, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 2: 433-436.

  57. Arukwe, U., B.A. Amadi, M.K.C. Duru, E.N. Agomuo and E.A. Adindu et al., 2012. Chemical composition of Persea Americana leaf, fruit and seed. Int. J. Res. Rev. Applied Sci., 11: 355-358.

  58. Amadi, B.A., U. Arukwe, M.K.C. Duru, C.T. Amadi, E.A. Adindu, L. Egejuru and P.C. Odika, 2012. Phytonutrients and antinutrients screening of D. edulis fruits at different maturation stages. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 2: 530-533.

  59. Amadi, B.A., M.K.C. Duru and E.N. Agomuo, 2012. Chemical profilesof leaf, stem, root and flower of Ageratum conyzoides. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 2: 428-432.
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  60. Agomuo, E.N., B.A. Amadi and M.K.C. Duru, 2012. Some biochemical studies on the leaves and fruits of Persea americana. Int. J. Res. Rev. Applied Sci., 11: 565-569.

  61. Duru, M.K.C., U. Arukwe and B.A. Amadi, 2011. Bioactive constituents and macronutrients composition of antimalarial concoction used in Umunchi village in Isiala Mbano LG A of Imo State, Nigeria. Int. Scient. Res. J., 3: 61-64.

  62. Duru, M.K.C. and E.I. Akubugwo, 2011. Biochemical implications of the consumption of water from Otamiri River, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. J. Emerg. Trends Eng. Applied Sci., 2: 956-961.
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  63. Amadi, B.A., U. Arukwe, M.K.C. Duru, E.A. Adindu, E.C. Ufornwa and P.C. Odika, 2011. The effect of fermentation on anti-nutrients, carbohydrates and vitamin contents of Pentaclethra macrophylla seed. Int. Sci. Res. J., 3: 74-77.

  64. Akubugwo, E.I. and M.K.C. Duru, 2011. Human activities and water quality: A case study of Otamiri River, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria. Global Res. J. Sci., 1: 48-53.
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