| Title : Sorghum bicolor supplement attenuates rotenone-induced behavioral derangements in rats through neuroprotective mechanisms and modulation of tyrosine hydroxylase and alpha-synuclein\/NF-kB immunopositive cells expressions - Annafi_2025_J.Mol.Histol_56_254 |
| Author(s) : Annafi OS , Adeleke PA , Enebeli L , Ajayi AM , Ben-Azu B , Okubena O , Umukoro S |
| Ref : J Mol Histol , 56 :254 , 2025 |
| Abstract : |
| PubMedSearch : Annafi_2025_J.Mol.Histol_56_254 |
| PubMedID: 40767921 |
| Title : Sabinene confers protection against cerebral ischemia in rats: potential roles of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory effects, and astrocyte-neurotrophic support - Ozah_2025_Neurol.Res__1 |
| Author(s) : Ozah EO , Ben-Azu B , Chimezie J , Friday FB , Esuku DT , Chijioke BS , Iwhiwhu P , Moses AS , Nekabari MK , Oyovwi OM , Ojiakor VO , Ajayi AM |
| Ref : Neurol Res , :1 , 2025 |
| Abstract : |
| PubMedSearch : Ozah_2025_Neurol.Res__1 |
| PubMedID: 40960420 |
| Title : Sabinene Inhibits Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Memory Decline by Enhancing Cholinergic Function, Decreasing Molybdenum Enzymes, and Suppressing Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation - Amenotie_2025_Neurotox.Res_43_26 |
| Author(s) : Amenotie AJ , Ben-Azu B , Esuku DT , Chijioke BS , Abo E , Ozah EO , Lawrence EO , Efejene OI , Onyeukwu OB , Alabi BA , Ajayi AM |
| Ref : Neurotox Res , 43 :26 , 2025 |
| Abstract : |
| PubMedSearch : Amenotie_2025_Neurotox.Res_43_26 |
| PubMedID: 40474022 |
| Title : Ginkgolide B as a biopsychosocial treatment salvages repeated restraint stress-induced amygdalar anomalies in mice - Adebayo_2025_IBRO.Neurosci.Rep_18_66 |
| Author(s) : Adebayo OG , Ben-Azu B , Aduema W , Oyebanjo OT , Modo EU , Ndidiamaka IP , Eleazer SE , Enya JI , Ajayi AM |
| Ref : IBRO Neurosci Rep , 18 :66 , 2025 |
| Abstract : |
| PubMedSearch : Adebayo_2025_IBRO.Neurosci.Rep_18_66 |
| PubMedID: 39844942 |
| 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 |
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| PubMedSearch : Ugwu_2022_Brain.Res.Bull__ |
| PubMedID: 35278662 |
| 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 : 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 : 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 |
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| 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 : 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 |
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| PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2021_J.Trace.Elem.Med.Biol_71_126919 |
| PubMedID: 35038618 |
| 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 |
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| 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 : 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| PubMedSearch : Ben-Azu_2018_Neurochem.Res_43_1745 |
| PubMedID: 29956036 |