Publications by authors named "Chinasa A Ufondu"
Article Synopsis
- Retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer in children and poses treatment challenges, especially in developing countries due to late diagnoses.
- Current treatments include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, but their side effects can lead to high mortality rates and reduced quality of life.
- Nanoparticle delivery systems show promise in improving cancer treatment by targeting therapy more effectively, yet their application in clinical settings for retinoblastoma remains underexplored.
Background And Aim: stem bark is used as a remedy for malaria in north-central and southern Nigeria. Based on its traditional use, this study was conducted to investigate the antiplasmodial, antinociceptive and antipyretic potential of an extract of stem bark.
Experimental Procedure: A 70% v/v ethanol extract of stem bark of was prepared by cold maceration.