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A Akintonwa
Researcher at University of Lagos
Publications - 41
Citations - 583
A Akintonwa is an academic researcher from University of Lagos. The author has contributed to research in topics: Vitamin E & Population. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 41 publications receiving 547 citations.
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Protective effects of Garcinia kola seed extract against paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
A Akintonwa,Ani R. Essien +1 more
TL;DR: The hepatoprotective effect of Garcinia kola seed extract was investigated in rats treated with high doses of paracetamol and there was a significant reduction in the liver enzymes SGOT and SGPT and histology scores.
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Mutagenic screening of some commonly used medicinal plants in Nigeria
TL;DR: Three of the medicinal plants altered at least three of the normal biochemical characteristics thus demonstrating mutagenic potentials, and the results of internationally accepted Allium cepa were comparable with the modified Ames test.
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Fatal cyanide poisoning from cassava-based meal.
A Akintonwa,O.L. Tunwashe +1 more
TL;DR: Three patients admitted to the Accident and Emergency Unit of Lagos University Teaching Hospital after eating a cassava based meal 'Gari' died shortly after admission of cardiopulmonary arrest.
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Occupational Hazards and Safety Measures Amongst the Paint Factory Workers in Lagos, Nigeria
Olufunsho Awodele,Temidayo D. Popoola,Bawo S. Ogbudu,Akin Akinyede,Herbert Coker,A Akintonwa +5 more
TL;DR: There was a statistically significant increase in the mean heavy metal concentrations in the urine samples obtained from paint factory workers as compared with nonfactory workers, indicating the need to develop effective frameworks that will initiate the integration and ensure implementation of safety regulations in paint factories.
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Modulatory activity of antioxidants against the toxicity of Rifampicin in vivo
TL;DR: It can be concluded that vitamin E or C improved sperm quality and protected against the brain damage caused by rifampicin, while vitamin C shows a questionable hepatoprotection.