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  1. Cytotoxic Effects of Lecaniodiscus Cupanioides (Planch.) Extract and Triterpenoids-derived Gold Nanoparticles On MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Lines

    Article • Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, July 2025, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho, Dr. Daniel Ejim Uti

  2. Modulation of Lipogenesis by Tetracarpidium conophorum Nuts via SREBP-1/ACCA-1/FASN Inhibition in Monosodium-Glutamate-Induced Obesity in Rats

    Article • Natural Product Communications, May 2025, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  3. Tetracarpidium conophorum nuts (African walnuts) up‐regulated adiponectin and PPAR‐γ expressions with reciprocal suppression of TNF‐α gene in obesity

    Article • Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, December 2024, Wiley

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  4. African Walnuts (Tetracarpidium conophorum) Modulate Hepatic Lipid Accumulation in Obesity via Reciprocal Actions on HMG-CoA Reductase and Paraoxonase

    Article • Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, March 2020, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr SOLOMON OLADAPO ROTIMI, Dr. Victor Udo Nna, Dr. Daniel Ejim Uti, Grace Umoru, Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  5. Effect of long-term feeding of the Obudu natural honey and table sugar-sweetened diets on obesity and pro-inflammatory biomarkers in rats

    Article • BMC Nutrition, February 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  6. A Soxhlet Extract of Gongronema latifolium Retains Moderate Blood Glucose Lowering Effect and Produces Structural Recovery in the Pancreas of STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats

    Article • Medical Sciences, April 2016, MDPI AG

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  7. Vernonia amygdalina simultaneously suppresses gluconeogenesis and potentiates glucose oxidation via the pentose phosphate pathway in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

    Article • BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  8. Multi-constituent synergism is responsible for anti-inflammatory effect ofAzadirachta indicaleaf extract

    Article • Pharmaceutical Biology, July 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  9. Antioxidant versus anti-diabetic properties of leaves from Vernonia amygdalina Del. growing in Malaysia

    Article • Food Chemistry, December 2013, Elsevier

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  10. Hypoglycemic and anti–hyperglycemic study of Gynura procumbens leaf extracts

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, May 2013, Medknow

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  11. In vitro and in vivo effects of standardized extract and fractions of Phaleria macrocarpa fruits pericarp on lead carbohydrate digesting enzymes

    Article • BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, February 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  12. Substitution of Combined Extracts of Gongronema latifolium and Nauclea latifolia with Insulin Requirement in the Management of Type I Diabetes

    Article • Research Journal of Medicinal Plant, February 2013, Science Alert

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  13. Trans fatty acids effect on some serum enzymes and immunological parameters in Wistar albino rats

    Article • Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, November 2012, Science Hub

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  14. Bioactivity-Guided Isolation of Ethyl-p-methoxycinnamate, an Anti-inflammatory Constituent, from Kaempferia galanga L. Extracts

    Article • Molecules, July 2012, MDPI AG

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  15. Biochemical and histological impact of Vernonia amygdalina supplemented diet in obese rats

    Article • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, July 2012, Elsevier

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho, Dr. Daniel Ejim Uti

  16. Effects of Calliandra Portoricensis Extracts onthe Haematological Indices of Wistar RatsChallenged With Venom of Echis Ocellatus

    Article • Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology, June 2012, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  17. Synergistic antidiabetic activity of Vernonia amygdalina and Azadirachta indica: Biochemical effects and possible mechanism

    Article • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, June 2012, Elsevier

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  18. Bioassay-Guided Antidiabetic Study of Phaleria macrocarpa Fruit Extract

    Article • Molecules, April 2012, MDPI AG

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  19. In vitro activity-guided vasodilatory effect of <i>Orthosiphon stamineus</i> leaves

    Article • Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, January 2012, ScopeMed International Medical Journal Management and Indexing System

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  20. Effect of Trans Fatty Acids Consumption on Some Haematological Indices in Albino Wistar Rats

    Article • Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, August 2009, Science Alert

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  21. Nutritional Quality of 1st Generation Quality Protein Maize Diet and its Effect on Some Biological Indices of Albino Wistar Rats

    Article • American Journal of Food Technology, January 2009, Science Alert

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  22. The Influence of Alcohol Kolanut Constituents on Liver Aspartate Amino Transferase and Alanine Amino Transferase Enzyme Activities on Albino Wistar Rats

    Article • International Journal of Biological Chemistry, January 2009, Science Alert

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  23. Effect of Vernonia amygdalina Del. on liver function in alloxan-induced hyperglycaemic rats

    Article • Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources, September 2008, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  24. Exposure to Gasoline Vapours: A Potential Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis in Male and Female Rats

    Article • Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, August 2008, Science Alert

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  25. Biochemical Indices of Macrovascular Complication in Diabetic Rat Model: Compared Effects of Vernonia amygdalina, Catharantus roseus and Chlorpropamide

    Article • Asian Journal of Biochemistry, April 2008, Science Alert

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  26. The Antidiabetic Efficacy of Combined Extracts from Two Continental Plants: Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) (Neem) and Vernonia amygdalina (Del.) (African Bitter Leaf)

    Article • American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, March 2008, Science Publications

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  27. Effect of Vitamin A on Weight-Loss and Haematotoxicity Associated with Gasoline Vapours Exposure in Wistar Rats

    Article • International Journal of Pharmacology, January 2008, Science Alert

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  28. Vernonia amygdalina Del: A potential prophylactic anti-diabetic agent in lipid complication

    Article • Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, July 2007, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho

  29. Effect of Vernonia amygdalina Del Leaf on Kidney Function of Diabetic Rats

    Article • International Journal of Pharmacology, February 2007, Science Alert

    Dr. Item Justin Atangwho