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Forever chemicals could expose the human fetus to xenobiotics by binding to placental enzymes: Prescience from molecular docking, DFT, and machine learning by Edbert Duru, Chidi

“…•A recent report stated that umbilical cord blood samples contained toxic per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).•Molecular docking was used to determine the…”
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Virtual Screening of Selected Natural Products as Human Tyrosinase-Related Protein 1 Blockers by Duru, Chidi, Duru, Ijeoma, Chidiebere, Chiagoziem

“…Many researchers have widely explored the need to replace the harmful compound hydroquinone in skin-lightening creams with more skin-friendly compounds that…”
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In silico binding affinity analysis of microplastic compounds on PET hydrolase enzyme target of Ideonella sakaiensis by Duru, Chidi Edbert, Duru, Ijeoma Akunna, Enyoh, Christian Ebere

“…Background The world today is faced with the humongous challenge of removing the numerous plastic wastes in our environment. Efforts in the removal or…”
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In silico identification of compounds from Nigella sativa seed oil as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 targets by Duru, Chidi Edbert, Duru, Ijeoma Akunna, Adegboyega, Abayomi Emmanuel

“…Background The growing number of cases, severity and fatality of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the fact that no cure has been found has made infected…”
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Degradation of PET Nanoplastic Oligomers at the Novel PHL7 Target:Insights from Molecular Docking and Machine Learning by Duru, Chidi, Enyoh, Christian, Duru, Ijeoma Akunna, Enedoh, Margaret Chinyelu

“…The versatility of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a material with numerous applications in the food industry and its recalcitrance to chemical and…”
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Ecological risk assessment of the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils of the abandoned sections of Orji Mechanic Village, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria by Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Duru, Chidi Edbert, Isiuku, Benaiah Obinna, Akalazu, Jacienta Ngozi

“…Background Ecological risk assessment of the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils of the abandoned sections of Orji Mechanic Village, Owerri,…”
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Assessment and Modeling of Heavy Metal Pollution of Soil within Reclaimed Auto Repair Workshops in Orji, Imo State Nigeria by Duru, Chidi Edbert

“…Toxic heavy metals within a reclaimed section of the Orji mechanic village in Nigeria were determined using X-ray fluorescence and atomic adsorption…”
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Oral acute toxicity and antimalarial potentials of aqueous and methanolic extracts of roots, leaves and stem of Dictyandra arborescens (Welw.) on Plasmodium berghei infected mice by Enenebeaku, Uchechi E., Ukwandu, Nnamdi C., Mgbemena, Ifeyinwa C., Nwigwe, Harriet C., Enenebeaku, Conrad K., Duru, Chidi E., Ogidi, Odangowei I.

“…Background Malaria is one of the tropical diseases of universal concern particularly with continuous appearance of resistant strains of P.falciparum . This…”
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Phytochemical evaluation and health risk assessment of honey from an Apiary in Amizi, Ikuano local government area, Abia State, Nigeria by Duru, Chidi Edbert, Duru, Ijeoma Akunna

“…The phytochemical and mineral element compositions of honey from an apiary in Amizi community, Abia State, Nigeria were determined and possible health risks as…”
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Molecular modeling and density functional theory calculation of the coordination behavior of 4,5-Dichloroimidazole with Cu(II) ion by Duru, Ijeoma Akunna, Duru, Chidi Edbert

“…Imidazole derivatives and compounds containing this moiety have been widely studied and shown to be efficient biologically active compounds. Computational…”
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In sillico binding affinity studies of microbial enzymatic degradation of plastics by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Maduka, Tochukwu Oluwatosin, Duru, Chidi Edbert, Osigwe, Sochi Chinaemerem, Ikpa, Chinyere B.C., Wang, Qingyue

“…•Manganese peroxidase enzyme showed the best degradation for all studied plastics.•The binding amino acid residues mainly include arginine, leucine and serine…”
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Assessment of potentially toxic metals adsorbed on small macroplastics in urban roadside soils in southeastern Nigeria by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Wang, Qingyue, Eze, Victor Chukwuemeka, Rabin, Mominul Haque, Rakib, Md. Refat Jahan, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Duru, Chidi Edbert, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi

“…Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem. In an urban setting, road dust is a major source of plastics, and their presence may be harmful to the health of the…”
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Statistical analysis of atmospheric pollutant concentrations in parts of Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria by Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Opara, Alexander Iheanyichukwu, Duru, Chidi Edbert, Obinna, Isiuku Beniah, Enedoh, Margaret Chinyelu

“…This study was carried out to analyze the concentrations of some atmospheric pollutants in some parts of Imo State, southeastern Nigeria using statistical…”
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Inhibitory potentials of ivermectin, nafamostat, and camostat on spike protein and some nonstructural proteins of SARS-CoV-2: Virtual screening approach by Umar, Haruna Isiyaku, Duru, Ijeoma Akunna, Enenebeaku, Uchechi Emmanuela, Olehi, Lynda Chioma Ngozi, Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Duru, Chidi Edbert

“…The search for potent oral drugs either through synthetic routes or by drug repurposing for combating the dreaded covid-19 virus is still ongoing. The…”
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Phosphate ions removal from aqueous phase by batch adsorption on activated (activation before carbonization) biochar derived from rubber pod husk by Isiuku, Beniah Obinna, Enyoh, Chritian Ebere, Duru, Chidi Edbert, Ibe, Francis Chizoruo

“…Acid-activated biochar was prepared from rubber pod husk, by activation before carbonization, and used to remove phosphate ions from aqueous solution by batch…”
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Assessment of Heavy Metals in Soils from Reclaimed Section of Nekede Mechanic Village, Owerri, Southeastern, Nigeria by Duru, Chidi Edbert, Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Enedoh, Margaret Chinyelu, Duru, Ijeoma Akunna, Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Isiuku, Beniah Obinna

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PFAS Toxicity and Female Reproductive Health: A Review of the Evidence and Current State of Knowledge by Maryjane Nnabuchi, Chidi Duru

“…Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) constitute a class of synthetic chemicals extensively utilized in various consumer products and industrial…”
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Computer-assisted discovery of tyrosinase inhibitors from turmeric and clove: An in silico study on natural skin whitening agents and their potential toxicity by Duru, Chidi Edbert, Chidiebere, Chiagoziem Wisdom

“…•The potentials of compounds from clove buds and turmeric were assessed in silico as human tyrosinase inhibitors.•3,4-dimethoxybenzamidoxime from clove and…”
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Evaluation of nanoplastics toxicity to the human placenta in systems by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Duru, Chidi Edbert, Ovuoraye, Prosper E., Wang, Qingyue

“…Following the discovery of plastics in the human placenta, this study evaluated the toxicity of ten different nanoplastics (NPs) in the human placenta. Since…”
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Novel Fungicide from Waste Oil Palm Fruit Bunch for Sustainable Management of Tomato Wilt Disease Caused by Fusarium oxysporum - experimental and in silico studies by Akalazu, Jacinta Ngozi, Duru, Chidi Edbert

“…Tomato wilt, a widespread and persistent disease caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum, can be effectively controlled through biological approaches,…”
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