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The effects of plasma chromium on lipid profile, glucose metabolism and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus. A case - control study by Ngala, Robert Amadu, Awe, Martin Akilla, Nsiah, Paul

“…The study was aimed at determining the effect of plasma chromium concentration on the metabolism of glucose, and lipids and their subsequent cardiovascular…”
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Placental peptides metabolism and maternal factors as predictors of risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women. A case-control study by Ngala, Robert Amadu, Fondjo, Linda Ahenkorah, Gmagna, Peter, Ghartey, Frank Naku, Awe, Martin Akilla

“…Gestational diabetes is a risk factor for perinatal complications; include shoulder dystocia, birth injuries such as bone fractures and nerve palsies. It is…”
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Male mice that lack the G-protein-coupled receptor GPR41 have low energy expenditure and increased body fat content by Bellahcene, Mohamed, O'Dowd, Jacqueline F., Wargent, Ed T., Zaibi, Mohamed S., Hislop, David C., Ngala, Robert A., Smith, David M., Cawthorne, Michael A., Stocker, Claire J., Arch, Jonathan R. S.

“…SCFA are produced in the gut by bacterial fermentation of undigested carbohydrates. Activation of the Gαi-protein-coupled receptor GPR41 by SCFA in β-cells and…”
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Antiproliferative Activity of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Annona muricata L. on the Prostate, BPH-1 Cells, and Some Target Genes by Asare, George Awuku, Afriyie, Dan, Ngala, Robert A., Abutiate, Harry, Doku, Derek, Mahmood, Seidu A., Rahman, Habibur

“…Background. Annona muricata L. has been reported to possess antitumor and antiproliferative properties. Not much work has been done on its effect on BPH-1 cell…”
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Evaluation of Immune Characteristics and Factors Associated with Immune Response following Hepatitis B Vaccination among Ghanaian Adolescents by Asamoah Sakyi, Samuel, Badu Gyapong, Joseph, Krampah Aidoo, Ebenezer, Effah, Alfred, Koffie, Simon, Simon Olympio Mensah, Oscar, Arddey, Isaac, Boakye, Godwin, Opoku, Stephen, Amoani, Benjamin, Amadu Ngala, Robert

“…Background. WHO recommends HBV-negative babies in high-prevalence (8%) countries receive anti-HBV vaccination. Ghana initiated mass immunization in 2002, but…”
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Serum adipocytokines and adiposity as predictive indices of preeclampsia by Bawah, Ahmed Tijani, Yeboah, Francis Agyemang, Nanga, Salifu, Alidu, Huseini, Ngala, Robert A

“…This study was aimed at determining the levels of serum adiponectin, leptin, resistin, visfatin and lipids during the first trimester in pregnant women and to…”
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The role of sex steroid hormones in benign prostatic hyperplasia by Asiedu, Bernice, Anang, Yvonne, Nyarko, Adraina, Doku, Derek Amartey, Amoah, Brodrick Y, Santa, Sheila, Ngala, Robert A, Asare, George A

“…The etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) remains a mystery to scientists; estrogen/androgen imbalance in aged men has been implicated. Thirty (30)…”
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Antidiabetic effect of Chrysophyllum albidum is mediated by enzyme inhibition and enhancement of glucose uptake via 3T3-L1 adipocytes and C2C12 myotubes by Harley, Benjamin, Dickson, Rita, Amponsah, Isaac, Ngala, Robert, Berkoh, Dorice, Fleischer, Theophilus

“…Objective: To investigate the in vivo and in vitro antidiabetic potential of Chrysophyllum albidum. Methods: The effects of oral treatment with hydro-ethanolic…”
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Factors associated with noncompliance to diabetes medication in a rapidly urbanizing region in Ghana: a mixed-methods study by Berkoh, Dorice A, Owiredu, William B K A, Gyasi, Samuel F, Donkoh, Emmanuel T, Ngala, Robert A

“…Failure to achieve adequate glycemic control can lead to debilitating complications for diabetics. Strict compliance to prescribed diet, lifestyle, and…”
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Gestational diabetes mellitus and obstetric outcomes in a Ghanaian community by Bawah, Ahmed Tijani, Ngala, Robert Amadu, Alidu, Huseini, Seini, Mohammed Mustapha, Wumbee, Joshua Dokurugu Kwame, Yeboah, Francis Agyemang

“…This study was aimed at evaluating effect of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and maternal characteristics on pregnancy outcome. GDM has several risk…”
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Effect of hormonal contraceptives on lipid profile and the risk indices for cardiovascular disease in a Ghanaian community by Asare, George A, Santa, Sheila, Ngala, Robert A, Asiedu, Bernice, Afriyie, Daniel, Amoah, Albert Gb

“…Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) have been shown to alter lipid profile among various population groups with different patterns of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular…”
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Influence of α2-Macroglobulin, Anti-Parasite IgM and ABO Blood Group on Rosetting in Plasmodium falciparum Clinical Isolates and Their Associations with Disease Severity in a Ghanaian Population by Bandoh, Betty, Kyei-Baafour, Eric, Aculley, Belinda, van der Puije, William, Tornyigah, Bernard, Akyea-Mensah, Kwadwo, Hviid, Lars, Ngala, Robert A, Frempong, Margaret T, Ofori, Michael F

“…PurposeThe severity of Plasmodium falciparum infections is associated with the ability of the infected red blood cells to cytoadhere to host vascular…”
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Adiposity and hyperleptinemia during the first trimester among pregnant women with preeclampsia by Yeboah, Francis Agyemang, Ngala, Robert Amadu, Bawah, Ahmed Tijani, Asare-Anane, Henry, Alidu, Huseini, Hamid, Abdul-Wahab Mawuko, Wumbee, Joshua Dokurugu Kwame

“…Leptin levels start increasing from the early stages of pregnancy, irrespective of the maternal body mass index. Leptin levels are increased in pregnant women…”
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Effect of dietary vegetable oil consumption on blood glucose levels, lipid profile and weight in diabetic mice: an experimental case—control study by Ngala, Robert A., Ampong, Isaac, Sakyi, Samuel Asamoah, Anto, Enoch Odame

“…Background Free fatty acids have been reported to impair insulin action; Dietary fat composition has been implicated in the development of insulin resistance…”
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β2-adrenoceptor agonists can both stimulate and inhibit glucose uptake in mouse soleus muscle through ligand-directed signalling by Ngala, Robert A., O’Dowd, Jacqueline F., Stocker, Claire J., Cawthorne, Michael A., Arch, Jonathan R. S.

“…The β-adrenoceptor agonists BRL37344 and clenbuterol have opposite effects on glucose uptake in mouse soleus muscle, even though the β 2 -adrenoceptor mediates…”
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Prevalence of diabetes among homeless and slum dwellers in Accra, Ghana: a survey study by Bawah, Ahmed Tijani, Abaka-Yawson, Albert, Seini, Mohammed Mustapha, Yeboah, Francis Agyemang, Ngala, Robert Amadu

“…This study aimed at determining diabetes status of homeless people in Nima and Agbogbloshie, Accra, Ghana and to evaluate the association between…”
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Stimulation of glucose uptake in murine soleus muscle and adipocytes by 5-(4-phenoxybutoxy)psoralen (PAP-1) may be mediated by Kv1.5 rather than Kv1.3 by Ngala, Robert A, Zaibi, Mohamed S, Langlands, Kenneth, Stocker, Claire J, Arch, Jonathan R S, Cawthorne, Michael A

“…Kv1 channels are shaker-related potassium channels that influence insulin sensitivity. Kv1.3(-/-) mice are protected from diet-induced insulin resistance and…”
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Shrinkage of Prostate and Improved Quality of Life: Management of BPH Patients with Croton membranaceus Ethanolic Root Extract by Gyan, Ben A., Arhin, Peter, Edoh, Dominic A., Bamfo-Quaicoe, Kwabena, Adjei, Samuel, Musah, Iddi, Anang, Yvonne, Appiah, Alfred A., Ngala, Robert A., Afriyie, Daniel, Asare, George Awuku, Sule, Derick

“…Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate. The study aimed at validating the use of freeze-dried Croton membranaceus ethanolic root…”
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Influence of Oxidative Stress, Skeletal Muscle Mass and Obesity on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Patients in Kumasi Metropolis by A. Ngala, Robert, Adu Asare, Albert

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β2‐Adrenoceptors and non‐β‐adrenoceptors mediate effects of BRL37344 and clenbuterol on glucose uptake in soleus muscle: studies using knockout mice by Ngala, Robert A., O'Dowd, Jacqueline, Wang, Steven J., Stocker, Claire, Cawthorne, Michael A., Arch, Jonathan R.S.

“…Background and purpose:  In previous work, 10 pM BRL37344 and 10 pM clenbuterol stimulated glucose uptake in mouse soleus muscle. Ten nM BRL37344 also…”
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