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O. F. C. Nwodo
Researcher at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Publications - 41
Citations - 329
O. F. C. Nwodo is an academic researcher from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The author has contributed to research in topics: Alloxan & Abrus precatorius. The author has an hindex of 9, co-authored 38 publications receiving 259 citations. Previous affiliations of O. F. C. Nwodo include University of Mkar.
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Studies on Abrus precatorius seeds. II: Antidiarrhoeal activity.
O. F. C. Nwodo,E.O. Alumanah +1 more
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Investigation of the chemical composition and biological activity of Xylopia aethiopica Dunal (Annonacae)
TL;DR: The phytochemical composition and physicochemical properties of oil extractable from the fruits of Xylopia aethiopica were determined in this paper, where the effects on cell membrane stability and prostaglandin synthetase activity were also evaluated.
Antihyperglycaemic effect of aqueous extract of Daniella oliveri and Sarcocephalus latifolius roots on key carbohydrate metabolic enzymes and glycogen in experimental diabetes
Adaku V. Iwueke,O. F. C. Nwodo +1 more
TL;DR: The results indicate that the decoction of the roots of S. latifolius and D. oliveri is a good option for alternative medicine in the management of diabetes mellitus and the probable mechanism of action of the extract has antihyperglycaemic effect.
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Phytochemical and proximate composition of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruit from Nsukka, Nigeria
TL;DR: Quantitative phytochemical analysis of the homogenate of C. sativus fruit showed that reducing sugars was highest amount when compared to other phytochemicals, alkaloids and flavonoids, and proximate constituents.
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Uterotonic activity of extracts of the seeds of Abrus precatorius.
O. F. C. Nwodo,J. H. Botting +1 more
TL;DR: The aqueous-methanol extract of the seed of ABRUS PRECATORIUS elicited a biphasic response on the field stimulated guinea-pig ileum, being inhibitory in low concentrations but excitatory in higher concentrations.