Ben-Azu B

References (35)

Title : Alcohol-exacerbates post-traumatic stress psychiatric behavior and its neuropathological sequalae in experimental mice: preventive effects of morin - Ben-Azu_2024_Alcohol__
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Toloyai PY , Adebesin A , Ojiokor VO , Adebayo OG , Fokoua AR , Moke GE , Ejukolemu EJ , Akpojevughe IO , Abdulkadir AM , Okwuchi E
Ref : Alcohol , : , 2024
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2024_Alcohol__
PubMedID: 39094850

Title : Antipsychotic effect of diosgenin in ketamine-induced murine model of schizophrenia: Involvement of oxidative stress and cholinergic transmission - Ben-Azu_2024_IBRO.Neurosci.Rep_16_86
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Adebayo OG , Fokoua AR , Oritsemuelebi B , Chidebe EO , Nwogueze CB , Kumanwee L , Uyere GE , Emuakpeje MT
Ref : IBRO Neurosci Rep , 16 :86 , 2024
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2024_IBRO.Neurosci.Rep_16_86
PubMedID: 38282757

Title : Effective action of silymarin against ketamine-induced schizophrenia in male mice: Insight into the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of action - Ben-Azu_2024_J.Psychiatr.Res_179_141
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Fokoua AR , Annafi OS , Adebayo OG , Del Re EC , Okuchukwu N , Aregbesola GJ , Ejenavi AC , Isiwele DM , Efezino AJ , Okpu ID
Ref : J Psychiatr Res , 179 :141 , 2024
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2024_J.Psychiatr.Res_179_141
PubMedID: 39293119

Title : Taurine, an essential amino acid, attenuates rotenone-induced Parkinson's disease in rats by inhibiting alpha-synuclein aggregation and augmenting dopamine release - Onuelu_2024_Behav.Brain.Res_480_115397
Author(s) : Onuelu JE , Ben-Azu B , Adebayo OG , Fokoua AR , Nekabari MK , Ozah EO , Iwhiwhu P , Ajayi AM , Oyovwi OM , Omogbiy IA , Eduviere AT , Ojezele MO
Ref : Behavioural Brain Research , 480 :115397 , 2024
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Onuelu_2024_Behav.Brain.Res_480_115397
PubMedID: 39674372

Title : Alcohol exacerbates psychosocial stress-induced neuropsychiatric symptoms: Attenuation by geraniol - Ben-Azu_2024_Neurochem.Int_177_105748
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Adebesin A , Moke GE , Ojiokor VO , Olusegun A , Jarikre TA , Akinluyi ET , Olukemi OA , Omeiza NA , Nkenchor P , Niemogha AR , Ewere ED , Igwoku C , Omamogho F
Ref : Neurochem Int , 177 :105748 , 2024
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2024_Neurochem.Int_177_105748
PubMedID: 38703789

Title : Diosgenin alleviates alcohol-mediated escalation of social defeat stress and the neurobiological sequalae - Ben-Azu_2024_Psychopharmacology.(Berl)__
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Moke EG , Chris-Ozoko LE , Jaiyeoba-Ojigho EJ , Adebayo OG , Ajayi AM , Oyovwi MO , Odjugo G , Omozojie VI , Ejomafuwe G , Onike N , Eneni AO , Ichipi-Ifukor CP , Achuba IF
Ref : Psychopharmacology (Berl) , : , 2024
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2024_Psychopharmacology.(Berl)__
PubMedID: 38311692

Title : Epigallocatechin-gallate attenuates rapamycin exacerbated high fat diet-induced autophagy, hormonal dysregulation, testicular and brain oxidative stress, and neurochemical changes in rats - Onyekweli_2023_Food.Chem.Toxicol_184_114340
Author(s) : Onyekweli CC , Ben-Azu B , Oyovwi OM , Nwangwa EK , Ovuakporaye IS , Moke GE , Agbonifo-Chijiokwu E , Onome BO , Emojevwe V , Rotu AR
Ref : Food & Chemical Toxicology , 184 :114340 , 2023
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Onyekweli_2023_Food.Chem.Toxicol_184_114340
PubMedID: 38097001

Title : Geraniol attenuates behavioral and neurochemical impairments by inhibitions of HPA-axis and oxido-inflammatory perturbations in mice exposed to post-traumatic stress disorder - Ben-Azu_2023_J.Psychiatr.Res_168_165
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Adebayo OG , Moke EG , Omogbiya AI , Oritsemuelebi B , Chidebe EO , Umukoro E , Nwangwa EK , Etijoro E , Mamudu EJ , Chukwuma C
Ref : J Psychiatr Res , 168 :165 , 2023
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2023_J.Psychiatr.Res_168_165
PubMedID: 37913743

Title : D-ribose-L-cysteine exhibits restorative neurobehavioral functions through modulation of neurochemical activities and inhibition oxido-inflammatory perturbations in rats exposed to polychlorinated biphenyl - Oyovwi_2023_Naunyn.Schmiedebergs.Arch.Pharmacol__
Author(s) : Oyovwi MO , Ben-Azu B , Falajiki FY , Onome OB , Rotu RA , Oyeleke AA , Okwute GP , Moke EG
Ref : Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol , : , 2023
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Oyovwi_2023_Naunyn.Schmiedebergs.Arch.Pharmacol__
PubMedID: 37542532

Title : D-ribose-L-cysteine reduces oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines to mitigate liver damage, and memory decline induced by copper sulfate in mice - Isibor_2022_J.Trace.Elem.Med.Biol_73_127001
Author(s) : Isibor H , Ajayi AM , Ben-Azu B , Omeiza NA , Ademola AP , Umukoro S
Ref : J Trace Elem Med Biol , 73 :127001 , 2022
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Isibor_2022_J.Trace.Elem.Med.Biol_73_127001
PubMedID: 35617721

Title : Repeated social defeat stress exacerbates lipopolysaccharide-induced behavioural deficits in mice: ameliorative role of Chrysophyllum albidum fruit extract through anti-neuroinflammation, antioxidant and neurochemical balance - Ajayi_2022_Metab.Brain.Dis__
Author(s) : Ajayi AM , Ben-Azu B , Ogunkolade GE , Melete J , Oyedele AT , Umukoro S
Ref : Metabolic Brain Disease , : , 2022
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ajayi_2022_Metab.Brain.Dis__
PubMedID: 35867181

Title : Aggressive-like behaviour and neurocognitive impairment in alcohol herbal mixture-fed mice are associated with increased neuroinflammation and neuronal apoptosis in the prefrontal cortex - Ajayi_2022_J.Biochem.Mol.Toxicol__e23252
Author(s) : Ajayi AM , Melete J , Ben-Azu B , Umukoro S
Ref : J Biochem Mol Toxicol , :e23252 , 2022
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ajayi_2022_J.Biochem.Mol.Toxicol__e23252
PubMedID: 36281499

Title : Normalization of HPA Axis, Cholinergic Neurotransmission, and Inhibiting Brain Oxidative and Inflammatory Dynamics Are Associated with The Adaptogenic-like Effect of Rutin Against Psychosocial Defeat Stress - Emudainohwo_2022_J.Mol.Neurosci__
Author(s) : Emudainohwo JOT , Ben-Azu B , Adebayo OG , Aduema W , Uruaka C , Ajayi AM , Okpakpor EE , Ozolua RI
Ref : Journal of Molecular Neuroscience , : , 2022
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Emudainohwo_2022_J.Mol.Neurosci__
PubMedID: 36580190

Title : Putative mechanisms involved in the psychopathologies of mice passively coping with psychosocial defeat stress by quercetin - Ugwu_2022_Brain.Res.Bull__
Author(s) : Ugwu PI , Ben-Azu B , Ugwu SU , Uruaka CI , Nworgu CC , Okorie PO , Okafor KO , Anachuna KK , Elendu MU , Ugwu AO , Anyaehie UB , Nwankwo AA , Osim EE
Ref : Brain Research Bulletin , : , 2022
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ugwu_2022_Brain.Res.Bull__
PubMedID: 35278662

Title : Mechanisms underpinning Carpolobia lutea G. Don ethanol extract's neurorestorative and antipsychotic-like activities in an NMDA receptor antagonist model of schizophrenia - Omeiza_2022_J.Ethnopharmacol__115767
Author(s) : Omeiza NA , Bakre A , Ben-Azu B , Sowunmi AA , Abdulrahim HA , Chimezie J , Lawal SO , Adebayo OG , Alagbonsi AI , Akinola O , Abolaji AO , Aderibigbe AO
Ref : J Ethnopharmacol , :115767 , 2022
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Omeiza_2022_J.Ethnopharmacol__115767
PubMedID: 36206872

Title : Prevention and reversal of ketamine-induced experimental psychosis in mice by the neuroactive flavonoid, hesperidin: the role of oxidative and cholinergic mechanisms - Ishola_2021_Brain.Res.Bull__
Author(s) : Ishola IO , Ben-Azu B , Adebayo OA , Ajayi AM , Omorodion IL , Edje KE , Adeyemi OO
Ref : Brain Research Bulletin , : , 2021
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ishola_2021_Brain.Res.Bull__
PubMedID: 34653559

Title : Molecular mechanisms involved in the prevention and reversal of ketamine-induced schizophrenia-like behavior by rutin: the role of glutamic acid decarboxylase isoform-67, cholinergic, Nox-2-oxidative stress pathways in mice - Oshodi_2021_Mol.Biol.Rep__
Author(s) : Oshodi TO , Ben-Azu B , Ishola IO , Ajayi AM , Emokpae O , Umukoro S
Ref : Mol Biol Rep , : , 2021
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Oshodi_2021_Mol.Biol.Rep__
PubMedID: 33811574

Title : Kolaviron abates busulfan-induced episodic memory deficit and testicular dysfunction in rats: The implications for neuroendopathobiological changes during chemotherapy - Oyovwi_2021_Biomed.Pharmacother_142_112022
Author(s) : Oyovwi MO , Ben-Azu B , Edesiri TP , Victor E , Rotu RA , Ozegbe QEB , Nwangwa EK , Atuadu V , Adebayo OG
Ref : Biomed Pharmacother , 142 :112022 , 2021
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Oyovwi_2021_Biomed.Pharmacother_142_112022
PubMedID: 34411912

Title : Lead acetate induces hippocampal pyramidal neuron degeneration in mice via up-regulation of executioner caspase-3, oxido-inflammatory stress expression and decreased BDNF and cholinergic activity: Reversal effects of Gingko biloba supplement - Ben-Azu_2021_J.Trace.Elem.Med.Biol_71_126919
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Adebayo OG , Wopara I , Aduema W , Onyeleonu I , Umoren EB , Kolawole TA , Ebo OT , Akpotu AE , Ajibo DN , Onuoha OG
Ref : J Trace Elem Med Biol , 71 :126919 , 2021
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2021_J.Trace.Elem.Med.Biol_71_126919
PubMedID: 35038618

Title : Naringin Confers Protection against Psychosocial Defeat Stress-Induced Neurobehavioral Deficits in Mice: Involvement of Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Isoform-67, Oxido-Nitrergic Stress, and Neuroinflammatory Mechanisms - Oladapo_2021_J.Mol.Neurosci_71_431
Author(s) : Oladapo OM , Ben-Azu B , Ajayi AM , Emokpae O , Eneni AO , Omogbiya IA , Iwalewa EO
Ref : Journal of Molecular Neuroscience , 71 :431 , 2021
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Oladapo_2021_J.Mol.Neurosci_71_431
PubMedID: 32767187

Title : Repeated endosulfan exposure induces changes in neurochemicals, decreases ATPase transmembrane ionic-pumps, and increased oxidative\/nitrosative stress in the brains of rats: Reversal by quercetin - Oyovwi_2021_Pestic.Biochem.Physiol_175_104833
Author(s) : Oyovwi MO , Ben-Azu B , Tesi EP , Oyeleke AA , Uruaka CI , Rotu RA , Aya-Ebi EO
Ref : Pestic Biochem Physiol , 175 :104833 , 2021
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Oyovwi_2021_Pestic.Biochem.Physiol_175_104833
PubMedID: 33993958

Title : Repeated psychosocial stress causes glutamic acid decarboxylase isoform-67, oxidative-Nox-2 changes and neuroinflammation in mice: prevention by treatment with a neuroactive flavonoid, morin - Ben-Azu_2020_Brain.Res__146917
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Emokpae O , Mayowa Ajayi A , Aghogho Jarikr T , Orhode V , Oladele Aderibigbe A , Umukoro S , Iwalewa EO
Ref : Brain Research , :146917 , 2020
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2020_Brain.Res__146917
PubMedID: 32474018

Title : D-ribose-L-cysteine enhances memory task, attenuates oxidative stress and acetyl-cholinesterase activity in scopolamine amnesic mice - Emokpae_2020_Drug.Dev.Res__
Author(s) : Emokpae O , Ben-Azu B , Ajayi AM , Umukoro S
Ref : Drug Dev Res , : , 2020
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Emokpae_2020_Drug.Dev.Res__
PubMedID: 32219881

Title : D-Ribose-L-cysteine exhibits adaptogenic-like activity through inhibition of oxido-inflammatory responses and increased neuronal caspase-3 activity in mice exposed to unpredictable chronic mild stress - Okoh_2020_Mol.Biol.Rep_47_7709
Author(s) : Okoh L , Ajayi AM , Ben-Azu B , Akinluyi ET , Emokpae O , Umukoro S
Ref : Mol Biol Rep , 47 :7709 , 2020
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Okoh_2020_Mol.Biol.Rep_47_7709
PubMedID: 32959196

Title : Diosmin attenuates schizophrenia-like behavior, oxidative stress, and acetylcholinesterase activity in mice - Okubo Eneni_2020_Drug.Metab.Pers.Ther__
Author(s) : Okubo Eneni AE , Ben-Azu B , Mayowa Ajayi A , Oladele Aderibigbe A
Ref : Drug Metab Pers Ther , : , 2020
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Okubo Eneni_2020_Drug.Metab.Pers.Ther__
PubMedID: 33055311

Title : D-Ribose-L-cysteine attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced memory deficits through inhibition of oxidative stress, release of proinflammatory cytokines, and nuclear factor-kappa B expression in mice - Emokpae_2020_Naunyn.Schmiedebergs.Arch.Pharmacol__
Author(s) : Emokpae O , Ben-Azu B , Ajayi AM , Umukoro S
Ref : Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol , : , 2020
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Emokpae_2020_Naunyn.Schmiedebergs.Arch.Pharmacol__
PubMedID: 31907583

Title : Protective effect of Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) extract against scopolamine-induced memory loss and oxidative stress in mouse brain - Umukoro_2020_Drug.Metab.Pers.Ther_35_
Author(s) : Umukoro S , Okoh L , Igweze SC , Ajayi AM , Ben-Azu B
Ref : Drug Metab Pers Ther , 35 : , 2020
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Umukoro_2020_Drug.Metab.Pers.Ther_35_
PubMedID: 32776896

Title : Jobelyn(R) ameliorates neurological deficits in rats with ischemic stroke through inhibition of release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and NF-kappaB signaling pathway - Umukoro_2019_Pathophysiology_26_77
Author(s) : Umukoro S , Oghwere EE , Ben-Azu B , Owoeye O , Ajayi AM , Omorogbe O , Okubena O
Ref : Pathophysiology , 26 :77 , 2019
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Umukoro_2019_Pathophysiology_26_77
PubMedID: 30413288

Title : Evaluation of neurotoxicity and hepatotoxicity effects of acute and sub-acute oral administration of unripe ackee (Blighia sapida) fruit extract - Ajayi_2019_Toxicol.Rep_6_656
Author(s) : Ajayi AM , Ayodele EO , Ben-Azu B , Aderibigbe AO , Umukoro S
Ref : Toxicol Rep , 6 :656 , 2019
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ajayi_2019_Toxicol.Rep_6_656
PubMedID: 31338305

Title : Methyl jasmonate abrogates rotenone-induced parkinsonian-like symptoms through inhibition of oxidative stress, release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and down-regulation of immnopositive cells of NF-kappaB and alpha-synuclein expressions in mice - Alabi_2019_Neurotoxicol_74_172
Author(s) : Alabi AO , Ajayi AM , Ben-Azu B , Bakre AG , Umukoro S
Ref : Neurotoxicology , 74 :172 , 2019
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Alabi_2019_Neurotoxicol_74_172
PubMedID: 31336111

Title : Possible neuroprotective mechanisms of action involved in the neurobehavioral property of naringin in mice - Ben-Azu_2018_Biomed.Pharmacother_109_536
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Nwoke EE , Aderibigbe AO , Omogbiya IA , Ajayi AM , Olonode ET , Umukoro S , Iwalewa EO
Ref : Biomed Pharmacother , 109 :536 , 2018
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2018_Biomed.Pharmacother_109_536
PubMedID: 30399589

Title : Morin Attenuates Neurochemical Changes and Increased Oxidative\/Nitrergic Stress in Brains of Mice Exposed to Ketamine: Prevention and Reversal of Schizophrenia-Like Symptoms - Ben-Azu_2018_Neurochem.Res_43_1745
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Aderibigbe AO , Eneni AO , Ajayi AM , Umukoro S , Iwalewa EO
Ref : Neurochem Res , 43 :1745 , 2018
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2018_Neurochem.Res_43_1745
PubMedID: 29956036

Title : Probable mechanisms involved in the antipsychotic-like activity of morin in mice - Ben-Azu_2018_Biomed.Pharmacother_105_1079
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Aderibigbe AO , Omogbiya IA , Ajayi AM , Owoeye O , Olonode ET , Iwalewa EO
Ref : Biomed Pharmacother , 105 :1079 , 2018
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2018_Biomed.Pharmacother_105_1079
PubMedID: 30021344

Title : Doxycycline prevents and reverses schizophrenic-like behaviors induced by ketamine in mice via modulation of oxidative, nitrergic and cholinergic pathways - Ben-Azu_2018_Brain.Res.Bull_139_114
Author(s) : Ben-Azu B , Omogbiya IA , Aderibigbe AO , Umukoro S , Ajayi AM , Iwalewa EO
Ref : Brain Research Bulletin , 139 :114 , 2018
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2018_Brain.Res.Bull_139_114
PubMedID: 29425796

Title : Naringenin attenuates behavioral derangements induced by social defeat stress in mice via inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity, oxidative stress and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines - Umukoro_2018_Biomed.Pharmacother_105_714
Author(s) : Umukoro S , Kalejaye HA , Ben-Azu B , Ajayi AM
Ref : Biomed Pharmacother , 105 :714 , 2018
Abstract :
PubMedSearch : Umukoro_2018_Biomed.Pharmacother_105_714
PubMedID: 29906750