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Evaluation of pesticide residues and heavy metals in common food tubers from Nigeria by Omeje, Kingsley O, Ezema, Benjamin O, EZE, Sabinus OO

“…Pesticide residues and heavy metal content of cassava, yam, cocoyam, potato, water yam and carrot were evaluated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and…”
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Quantification of Heavy Metals and Pesticide Residues in Widely Consumed Nigerian Food Crops Using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and Gas Chromatography (GC) by Omeje, Kingsley O, Ezema, Benjamin O, Okonkwo, Finbarr, Onyishi, Nnenna C, Ozioko, Juliet, Rasaq, Waheed A, Sardo, Giacomo, Okpala, Charles Odilichukwu R

“…More still needs to be learned regards the relative contamination of heavy metals and pesticide residues, particularly those found in widely consumed Nigerian…”
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Bioinformatic characterization of a triacylglycerol lipase produced by Aspergillus flavus isolated from the decaying seed of Cucumeropsis mannii by Ezema, Benjamin. O., Omeje, Kingsley. O., Bill, Roslyn M., Goddard, Alan D., O. Eze, Sabinus Oscar, Fernandez-Castane, Alfred

“…Lipases are enzymes of industrial importance responsible for the hydrolysis of ester bonds of triglycerides. A lipolytic fungus was isolated and subsequently…”
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Biochemical characterization of Soxhlet-extracted pulp oil of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. fruit in Nigeria by Omeje, Kingsley O., Ezema, Benjamin O., Ozioko, Juliet N., Omeje, Henry C., Ossai, Emmanuel C., Eze, Sabinus O. O., Okpala, Charles Odilichukwu R., Korzeniowska, Małgorzata

“…Characterization and further development of underutilized/underexploited indigenous tropical seed oils are essential to supplement both nutritional and…”
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HPLC fingerprint of flavonoids, enzyme inhibition and antioxidant activity of Newbouldia laevis stem-bark: an in vitro and in silico study by Omeje, Kingsley O., Ezema, Benjamin O., Onaebi, Chiemeka N., Onoyima, Samson C., Ezeorba, Timothy P. C., Eze, Sabinus O. O.

“…Background Medicinal plant contains multiple bioactive compounds with therapeutic potentials. Due to their availability, affordability, and minimal known side…”
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Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus): Nutrient profiling using HPLC and UV-spectroscopic techniques by Omeje, Kingsley O, Ozioko, Juliet N, Ezema, Benjamin O, Eze, Sabinus O.O

“…Food insecurity and undernourishment constitute a major challenge in Africa and the world at large. To meet key nutritional targets and tackle the menace of…”
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Phytochemical Characterization, Functional Nutrition, and Anti-Diabetic Potentials of Leptadenia hastata (pers) Decne Leaves: In Silico and In Vitro Studies by Chukwuma, Ifeoma Felicia, Nworah, Florence Nkechi, Apeh, Victor Onukwube, Omeje, Kingsley Ozioma, Nweze, Ekene John, Asogwa, Chukwudi Daniel, Ezeorba, Timothy Prince Chidike

“…The geometrical increase in diabetes mellitus (DM) and the undesirable side effects of synthetic drugs have intensified efforts to search for an effective and…”
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Biodiesel potential of Cucumeropsis mannii (white melon) seed oil: A neglected and underutilized resource in Nigeria by Ezema, Benjamin O., Omeje, Kingsley O., Ozioko, Juliet N., Fernandez-Castane, Alfred, Oscar O. Eze, Sabinus

“…A major challenge in the biodiesel industry is the availability of high-quality vegetable oil feedstocks. Thus, there is a continuous search for quality…”
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Characterization and fatty acid profile analysis of oil extracted from unexploited seed of African star apple ( Udara ) by Omeje, Kingsley Ozioma, Iroha, Okechukwu Kalu, Edeke, Affiong Asuquo, Omeje, Henry Chimezie, Apeh, Victor Onukwube

“…This study sought to characterize the phyto-oil extracted from an unexploited seed of African star apple ( Udara ) using soxhlet extraction method, normal…”
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Therapeutic nanomedicine surmounts the limitations of pharmacotherapy by Odiba, Arome, Ottah, Victoria, Ottah, Comfort, Anunobi, Ogechukwu, Ukegbu, Chimere, Edeke, Affiong, Uroko, Robert, Omeje, Kingsley

“…Science always strives to find an improved way of doing things and nanoscience is one such approach. Nanomaterials are suitable for pharmaceutical applications…”
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Enzyme Inhibition and Antibiotics Properties of Six (6) Weeks Stable Chrysophyllum albidum Leaf Silver Nano-Particles by Kingsley Ozioma Omeje, Florence N. Nworah, Benjamin O. Ezema, Sabinus O. O. Eze

“…Antibiotic resistance has posed a major public health challenge because of antibiotics misuse, overdose, underdose, ignorance of antibiotics usage and…”
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Effects of ingested crude oil contaminated diets on antioxidant enzyme and lipid profile in Wistar albino rat by Amaechi L Ogara, Parker E Joshua, Kingsley O Omeje, Ikechukwu NE Onwurah

“…In this study, we investigated the effect of orally administered crude oil  contaminated diet on some biochemical parameters of wistar rat. Twenty four (24)…”
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UNDERSTANDING THE CURRENT LOCATION DISPARITIES IN ADRD AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN NIGERIA by Ogidigo, Oloaigbe (Joyce), Okpalefe, Okiemute, Omeje, Kingsley, Anosike, Chioma

“…Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) is a growing health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa…”
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Synthetic dyes decolorization potential of agroindustrial waste-derived thermo-active laccase from Aspergillus species by Omeje, Kingsley O., Nnolim, Nonso E., Ezema, Benjamin O., Ozioko, Juliet N., Eze, Sabinus O.O.

“…Laccase has become a biocatalyst of interest in biotechnological and industrial sector due to the ability to degrade an array of natural and synthetic…”
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Valorization of agro-industrial residues for pectinase production by Aspergillus aculeatus: Application in cashew fruit juice clarification by Omeje, Kingsley Ozioma, Nnolim, Nonso Emmanuel, Ezema, Benjamin Onyebuchi, Ozioko, Juliet Nwamaka, Ossai, Emmanuel Chekwube, Eze, Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi

“…•Fungal isolate identified as Aspergillus aculeatus demonstrated pectinolytic activity.•The isolate showed maximum pectinase production in mango peel amended…”
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The effect of pectinase pretreatment on the extraction of essential oil from the seed kernels of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) by Iko, Wanen, Omeje, Kingsley Ozioma, Ozougwu, Vincent Eric, Eze, Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi, Chilaka, Ferdinand Chiemeka

“…In this study, the seed kernels of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) were pretreated with partially purified pectinase (PPP) prior to hydrodistillation to enhance…”
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Endo-1,4-D-glucanohydrolase assisted extraction of essential oil from the seed kernels of Nutmeg by using a two-step protocol by Iko, Wanen, Omeje, Kingsley Ozioma, Ozougwu, Vincent Eric, Eze, Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi, Chilaka, Ferdinand Chiemeka

“…The cell walls of plants are made up of cellulose as the major composite and the hydrolysis of this polysaccharide has proven to be a major step in the…”
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Carboxamides Bearing Sulfonamide Functionality as Potential Novel Phospholipase A2 Inhibitors by Ibezim, Akachukwu, Onoabedje, Efeturi A., Adaka, Ifeyinwa C., Omeje, Kingsley O., Onoabedje, Ufuoma S., Obi, Bonaventure C.

“…Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) is a well‐known drug target for the treatment of inflammation‐related diseases. In this study, we reported the synthesis and biological…”
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Decolorization of synthetic dyes using partially purified peroxidase from green cabbage (Brassica oleracea) by Cliff C. Victor, Kingsley Ozioma Omeje, Arinze Linus Ezugwu, Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi Eze, Ferdinand Chiemeka Chilaka, Ikechukwu Noel Emmanuel Onwurah, Pius Oziri Ukoha

“…Peroxidase was extracted from cabbage and was purified 13.14 fold by a three-step process of ammonium sulphate precipitation, dialysis, and gel filtration with…”
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Carboxamides Bearing Sulfonamide Functionality as Potential Novel Phospholipase A 2 Inhibitors by Ibezim, Akachukwu, Onoabedje, Efeturi A., Adaka, Ifeyinwa C., Omeje, Kingsley O., Onoabedje, Ufuoma S., Obi, Bonaventure C.

“…Phospholipase A 2 (PLA 2 ) is a well‐known drug target for the treatment of inflammation‐related diseases. In this study, we reported the synthesis and…”
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