Publications by authors named "Daniel Emmanuel Ekpo"

About 30% of malignant tumors include KRAS mutations, which are frequently required for the development and maintenance of malignancies. KRAS is now a top-priority cancer target as a result. After years of research, it is now understood that the oncogenic KRAS-G12C can be targeted.

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Background: Datura stramonium L. (Solanaceae) is used traditionally in west Africa to treat asthma, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, filariasis microbial infections and conjunctivitis. This study investigated the immunomodulatory effects of aqueous seed extract of D.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Fagara zanthoxyloides Lam., an African traditional medicinal plant, is used for treatment of malaria and diabetes.

Aim: To investigate the antidiabetic property of ethyl acetate fraction of F.

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Context: (Lam.) Oken (Crassulaceae) is used traditionally to treat many ailments.

Objectives: This study characterizes the constituents of flavonoid-rich fraction (BPFRF) and investigates their antioxidant and anticholinesterase activity using and approaches.

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P. Beauv. (Icacinaceae) is a good source of natural antioxidants, having the potential to protect against oxidative stress-related diseases and complications.

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Context: Harms (Rubiaceae) is used traditionally in Nigeria for the treatment of snake bites. Snake venom contains phospholipase A (PLA) which plays a key role in causing inflammation and pain.

Objective: To assess the anti-inflammatory effect of the methanol extract of (MESM) leaves through the inhibition of PLA and investigate the compounds responsible for the effect.

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