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TO Sunmonu
Researcher at University of Fort Hare
Publications - 25
Citations - 736
TO Sunmonu is an academic researcher from University of Fort Hare. The author has contributed to research in topics: Aspartate transaminase & Artemisia afra. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 25 publications receiving 651 citations. Previous affiliations of TO Sunmonu include University of Ilorin.
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The effect of Aloe ferox Mill. in the treatment of loperamide-induced constipation in Wistar rats
TL;DR: The extract improved intestinal motility, increased fecal volume and normalized body weight in the constipated rats, which are indications of laxative property of the herb with the 200 mg/kg body weight of the extract showing the best efficacy.
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In vivo Studies on Antidiabetic Plants Used in South African Herbal Medicine.
Anthony Jide Afolayan,TO Sunmonu +1 more
TL;DR: Overall, the results of the studies conducted confirmed the potential of South African medicinal plants in antidiabetic drug discovery and identified a number of promising taxa for further in vivo investigation as plant-based antidi diabetic agents.
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Effect of Cnidoscolous aconitifolius (Miller) I.M. Johnston leaf extract on reproductive hormones of female rats
Musa Toyin Yakubu,Musbau Adewumi Akanji,Adenike Temidayo Oladiji,Abdulwaheed Olajide Olatinwo,Bamidele Victor Owoyele,TO Sunmonu +5 more
TL;DR: The alterations in the female rat reproductive hormones by the Cnidoscolous aconitifolius leaf extract are indications of adverse effect on the maturation and ovulation of follicles, Consequently, the extract may impair fertility and conception in female rats.
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Biochemical assessment of the effects of crude oil contaminated catfish (Clarias gariepinus) on the hepatocytes and performance of rat
TO Sunmonu,O. B. Oloyede +1 more
TL;DR: The data obtained indicate a possible adverse effect on the performance and impaired liver function in the rats fed on diet containing catfish exposed to crude oil polluted water.
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Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity and Associated Toxicity of Artemisia afra Aqueous Extract in Wistar Rats
TO Sunmonu,Anthony Jide Afolayan +1 more
TL;DR: Investigation clearly showed that in addition to its hypoglycemic activity, A. afra may also protect the liver and blood against impairment due to diabetes, however, some kidney functions may be compromised at high dosages of the extract.