Publications - Chukwuebuka Egbuna - Page 1

Phytochemical and in vitro Antibacterial Evaluation of the Ethanolic Extract of the Stem Bark of Entada africana Guill. ...

Chukwuebuka Egbuna JC Ifemeje C Egbuna SC Udedi HI Iheukwumere

Published in International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review

Aims: The phytochemical composition and the in vitro antibacterial activity of the ethanolic extract of the stem bark of Entada africana Guill. & Perr. and Sarcocephalus latifolus, on Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis were investigated. Study design: The plants stem bark samples were collected from Id...

Influence of Heat Processing on Nutrient Composition and Energy Values of Selected Cereals Consumed in Nigeria

JC Ifemeje SC Udedi CB Lukong AC Nwaka Chukwuebuka Egbuna AU Okechukwu F Onwudiwe

Published in International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review

Aims: The influence of heat processing on the nutrient composition and energy values of selected cereals (Sorghum, Maize, Millet, and Rice) consumed in Nigeria were investigated. Study Design: Cereals samples (100 g each) were weighed out for processing prior to analysis. The weighed samples were divided into two lots of raw and cooked sample. Ra...

Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heavy Metals in Soils from Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

Chukwuebuka Egbuna JC Ifemeje SC Udedi CB Lukong AU Okechukwu C Egbuna

Published in British Journal of Applied Science & Technology

Aims: The distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals in soils from Onitsha municipal solid waste landfill were studied. Design: The Onitsha solid waste dumpsite were divided into two groups, the active site labelled (A), where waste dumping is still actively practised and the dormantsite labelled (B) with passive or w...

Biological Functions and Anti-nutritional Effects of Phytochemicals in Living System

Chukwuebuka Egbuna Ifemeje Chinenye

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants which help in the overall maintenance of the health of an organism but are not essential nutrients. This is because in excess some phytochemicals act by decreasing nutrient intake. These chemicals occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains, and perform biological fu...

Determination of Total Protein, Superoxide Dismutase, Catalase Activity and Lipid Peroxidation in Soil Macro-fauna (Eart...

JC Ifemeje SC Udedi AU Okechukwu AC Nwaka CB Lukong IN Anene Chukwuebuka Egbuna IC Ezeude

Published in Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

Aims: Oxidants are substances toxic in high concentration, but at low doses can stimulate biological activities of living organisms. The effect of oxidants on cells is modulated by multiple interacting antioxidant defence mechanism. The present study evaluated the individual role of interaction of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase in estimati...