Festus Basden Chinedu Okoye

Festus Basden Chinedu Okoye is a PROFESSOR in PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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Pharmaceutical And Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2021)
October, 2005 to June, 2009
Ph. D Pharmaceutical And Medicinal Chemistry
2Universitat Dusseldorf, Germany. (Post-Doctorate Degree, October, 2012)
May, 2011 to October, 2012
Natural Product Drug Discovery
3University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. (Master Degree, October, 2003)
October, 2001 to October, 2021
M. Pharm Pharmaceutical And Medicinal Chemistry
4University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2000)
April, 1994 to January, 2000
B. Pharm Pharmacy
5Community Secondary School, Awo-Idemili, Orsu, Imo State,Nigeria. (SSCE, July, 1992)
September, 1986 to July, 1992
SSCE
6Union Primary School, Awo-Idemili, Orsu, Imo State. (FSLC, July, 1986)
October, 1980 to July, 1986
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
September, 2017 to Present
2Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
October, 2013 to October, 2017
3Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
June, 2010 to September, 2013
4Lecturer II and Lecturer I, University Of Nigeria
November, 2005 to June, 2010
5Medical Representative/Product Development Officer, Janssen-Cilag Pharmaceutica, A Subsidiary Of Jonson And Jonson Group, Lagos
April, 2003 to December, 2005
6Corper Pharmacist, Government Hospital, Ibusa Delta State, Nigeria
January, 2002 to December, 2002
7Intern Pharmacist, National Orthopedic Hospital Enugu, Nigeria
April, 2000 to April, 2001

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Ajaghaku AA, Ajaghaku DL, Onyegbule FA, Okoye FBC. (2021, January), "Estrogenic And Safety Evaluation Of Root Extract Of Millettia Aboensis As A Potential Plant Derived Alternative For Hormone Replacement Therapy", Elsevier (South African Journal of Botany), Vol. 140, pp 123-134
2Amaechi AA, Oli AN, Okezie UM, Adejumo SA, Abba CC, Okeke IJ, Okoye FBC. (2021, January), "Secondary Metabolites Of Endophytic Fungi From Newbouldia Laevis And Cassia Tora Leaves: Prospecting For New Antimicrobial Agents", Recent Advances in Anti-Infective Drug Discovery
3Ujam NT, Ajaghaku DL, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2021, May), "Antioxidant And Immunosuppressive Activities Of Extracts Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Psidium Guajava And Newbouldia Laevis", Elsevier (Phytomedicine Plus), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 100028
4Ajaghaku AA, Ajaghaku DL, Onyegbule FA, Okoye FBC. (2021, January), "Suppression Of IL-6 Mediated NFκB Signalling Pathway As Possible Osteoprotective Mechanism Of Millettia Aboensis", Elsevier (Phytomedicine Plus), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 100010
5Asomugha RN, Ijomah AI, Okezie UM, Ikegbunam MN, Okoye FBC, Asomugha AL. (2021, June), "Antimicrobial Properties Of Extracts Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From The Leaves Of Spondias Mombin In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 8), pp 28-41
6Okolo CC, Mbachu NA, Anyanwu OO, Ngwoke KG, Okoye FBC. (2021, July), "Screening For Anti-inflammatory Activity Of Extract And Fractions Of Morinda Lucida Stem Bark And Detection Of Bioactive Secondary Metabolite", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 31-39
7Ezeagha CC, Ajaghaku DL, Ajaegbu EE, Ngwoke KG, Osadebe PO, Okoye FBC. (2021, June), "Molucidine And Desmethylmolucidine As Immunostimulatory Lead Compounds Of Morinda Lucida (Rubiaceae)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 977-982
8Ngwoke KG, El-Kashef DH, Daletos G, Ancheeva E, Liu Z, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO, Proksch P. (2020, January), "R-Hexitronic Acid, A New Tetronic Acid Derivative Isolated From A Soil Fungus FG9RK", Taylor & Francis (Natural Product Research), Vol. 34
99. Mbagwu IS, Akah PA, AjaghakuDL , Ike JC, Okoye FBC. (2020, July), "Newboulasides A And B, Two New Caffeic Acid Glycosides From Newbouldia￿laevis With α-amylase Inhibitory Activity", Taylor & Francis (Natural Product Research), Vol. 34
10Nzekwe IT, Okoli C, Ewulonu CM, Agubata CO, Ekere KE, Ezeh AI, Okoye FBC. (2020, September), "Design Of Nanosilver-Epoxy Films For Hygienic Pharmaceutical Packaging", Springer (BioNanoScience), Vol. 10, pp 597-605
11Agbo MO, Okoye FBC, Ebi GC, Osadebe PO. (2020, June), "Alchornea Floribunda (Müll. Arg.) - A Review Of Its Phytochemistry And Biological Activities", Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 19, (Issue 5), pp 1113-1120
12Ahante E, Osifo IM, Ajaghaku DL, Goodies ME, Okoye FBC, Nworu CS. (2020, April), "Antihyperlipidemic And Antioxidant Activities Of Catechin-rich Extract And Fractions Of Phaseolus Vulgaris, A Traditional Therapy For Overweight Diabetes Subjects", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 20-33
13Nwobodo DC, Ihekwereme CP, Okoye FBC. (2020, July), "Screening Of Endophytic Fungal Metabolites From Cola Nitida Leaves For Antimicrobial Activities Against Clinical Isolates Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa", The EuroBiotech Journal, Vol. 4, pp 161-166
14Ajaghaku DL, Akah PA, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku AA, Onah CE, Okoye FBC. (2020, June), "Millettia Aboensis Ameliorates Oxidative Stress Through Synergic Interaction Of Its Active Compounds", De Gruyter (Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine), Vol. 17, (Issue 2)
15Chigozie V, Okezie M, Ajaegbu E, Okoye F and Esimone C. (2020, July), "Isolation, Identification, And Evaluation Of Biological Activities Of Daldinia Eschscholtzii, An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From The Leaves Of Musa Paradisiaca", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 216-228
16Ujam NT, Abba CC ,Eze PM, Oli AN.,Ejikeugwu C, Ugwu MC, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. 2020. (2020, June), "The Isolation, Identification And Antimicrobial Activities Of Endophytic Fungi From Azadirachta Indica", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 11, pp 115-124
1717. Nwobodo DC, Ihekwereme CP, Ikem CJ, Okoye FBC. (2020, June), "The Anti-pseudomonal Potentials Of Metabolites From Some Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Garcinia Kola Leaves", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 845-855
1818. Erhirhie EO, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL, Umeokoli BO, Eze PM, Okoye FBC. (2020, April), "Antioxidant Activities Of The Leaf Extract And Fractions Of Dryopteris Filix-mas (L.) Schott Could Be Attributed To The Abundance Of Polyphenol Compounds", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-6
19Ujam NT, Eze PM, Ejikeugwu C, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2020, February), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Metabolites Of Lasiodiplodia Theobromae Isolated From Psiduim Guajava", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 123-129
20Ujam NT, Eze PM, Chukwunwejim CR, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, June), "Antimicrobial And Immunomodulatory Activities Of Secondary Metabolites Of An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From Ageratum Conyzoides", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 19-27
21Abonyi DO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Chukwunwejim CR, Ejikeugwu CP, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, January), "Esimone CO. 2019. Metabolites Of Endophytic Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides Isolated From Leaves Of Carica Papaya", American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 39-46
22Enyi E, Eze PM, Ogwaluonye UO, Iloh ES, Nwankwo OL, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, February), "Antimicrobial, Antioxidant And Cytotoxic Properties Of Secondary Metabolites From Endophytic Fungi Of Psidium Guajava", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 90-97
23Erhirhie EO, Emeghebo CN, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL, Umeokoli BO, Eze PM, Ngwoke KG, Okoye FBC. (2019, August), "Dryopteris Filix-mas (L.) Schott Ethanolic Leaf Extract And Fractions Exhibited Profound Anti-inflammatory Activity", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 396-409
24Eze PM, Abonyi DO, Abba CC, Proksch P, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, May), "Toxic, But Beneficial Compounds From Endophytic Fungi Of Carica Papaya", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 105-111
25Ngwoke KG, Tochukwu N, Ekwealor C, Nwankwo V, Obi-Okafor U, Izundu C, Okoye FBC, Esimone C, Proksch P, Situ C. (2019, March), "Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory And Peroxidase-mediated Cyclooxygenase-1 Inhibitory Properties Of Fusarium Solani Extract", Taylor & Francis (Pharmaceutical Biology), Vol. 57, (Issue 1), pp 310–317
26Eleje GU, Ogbunugafor HA, Emegoakor CD, Okoye EI, Ezejiofor OI, Chukwurah SN, Ikechebelu JI, Nchinda GW, Ugochukwu CG, Nnaji-Ihedinmah LI, Okoye FBC, . (2019, January), "Efficacy And Safety Of Syferol - IHP® For Treatment Of Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Pilot Double-blind Randomized Trial", Dovepress (Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology), Vol. 12, pp 21-30
27Eze PM, Nnanna JC, Okezie U, Buzugbe HS, Abba CC, Chukwunwejim CR, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, January), "Screening Of Metabolites From Endophytic Fungi Of Some Nigerian Medicinal Plants For Antimicrobial Activities", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 10-18
28Abba CC, Eze PM, Abonyi DO, Nwachukwu CU, Proksch P, Okoye FBC, Eboka CJ. 2018. (2018, July), "Phenolic Compounds From Endophytic Pseudofusicoccum Sp. Isolated From Annona Muricate", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 332-337
29Ajaghaku DL, Akah PA, Ilodigwe EE, Nduka SO, Osonwa UE, Okoye FBC. 2018.. (2018, July), "Upregulation Of CD4+ T-Lymphocytes By Isomeric Mixture Of Quercetin-3-O-Rutinoside And Quercetin-3-O-Robinobioside Isolated From Millettia Aboensis", Taylor & Francis (Immunological Investigations), Vol. 47, (Issue 4), pp 372-388
30Odimegwu DC, Okoye FBC, Nworu CS, Esimone CO. (2018, February), "Anti-respiratory Syncytial Virus Activities Of Leaf Extracts Of Alchornea Cordifolia And Alchornea Floribunda", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 12, (Issue 8), pp 97-105
31Anyanwu OO, Ngwoke KG, Okoye FBC. (2018, February), "Bioactive Constituents Responsible For The Anti-inflammatory Actions Of Jatropha Curcas", Journal of Medicinal Botany, Vol. 2, pp 7-15
32Abonyi DO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Ujam NT, Proksch P, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2018, August), "Biologically Active Phenolic Acids Produced By Aspergillus Sp., An Endophyte Of Moringa Oleifera", European Journal of Biological Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 158-168
33Eze PM, Ojimba NK, Abonyi DO, Chukwunwejim CR, Abba CC, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2018, March), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Metabolites Of An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From The Leaves Of Citrus Jambhiri (Rutaceae)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 145-149
34Ngwoke KG, Akwagbulam AG, Erhirhie EO, Ajaghaku DL, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2018, March), "Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic Properties, And Phytochemical Characterization Of Stem Bark Extract And Fractions Of Anthocleista Nobilis", Pharmacognosy Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 81-87
35Wang H, Eze PM, Höfert S-P, Janiak C, Hartmann R, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO, Orfali RS, Dai H, Liu Z, Proksch P. (2018, February), "Substituted L-tryptophan-L-phenyllactic Acid Conjugates Produced By An Endophytic Fungus Aspergillus Aculeatus Using An OSMAC Approach", Royal Society for Chemistry (RSC Advances), Vol. 8, (Issue 14), pp 7863-7872
36Umeokoli BO, Onyegbule FA, Okoye FBC, Wang H, Kalscheuer R, Müller WEG, Hartmann R, Liu Z, Proksch P. (2017, August), "New Amide And Dioxopiperazine Derivatives From Leaves Of Breynia Nivosa", Elsevier (Fitoterapia), Vol. 122, pp 16-19
37Agoro ES, Okoye FBC, Azuonwu O, Ebiere NE. (2017, January), "The Effect Of Age And Sex Vitreous Humour Chemistry And Post-mortem Interval (PMI)", Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Vol. 11, pp 173-177
38Ngwoke KG, Oramu N, Lui S, Daletos G, Okoye FBC, Proksch P. (2017, March), "A New Benzophenone Glycoside From The Leaves Of Mitracarpus Villosus", Taylor & Francis (Natural Product Research), Vol. 31, (Issue 20), pp 2354–2360
39Agbo MO, Odimegwu DC, Okoye FBC, Osadebe PO. (2017, January), "Antiviral Activity Of Salidrosides From The Leaves Of Nigerian Mistletoe (Loranthus Micranthus Linn) Parasitic On Hevea Brasiliensis Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus", Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 30, (Issue 4), pp 1251-1256
40Akpotu MO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Umeokoli BO, Nwachukwu CU, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO.. (2017, April), "Antimicrobial Activities Of Secondary Metabolites Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Catharanthus Roseus", Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 15-22
41Anwuchaepe AU, Onyegbule FA, Ajaghaku DL, Nwafor FI, Okoye FBC. (2017, July), "Evaluation Of The In Vivo Antioxidant, Toxicological And Chromatographical Profiling Of Leaf Extract And Fractions Of Crescentia Cujete Linn. (Bignoniaceae)", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 43-54
42Nwobodo DC, Ihekwereme CP, Ugwu MC, Okoye FBC. (2017, January), "Screening Of Endophytic Fungal Secondary Metabolites From Garcinia Kola And Cola Nitida For Antioxidant Properties", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 000136
43Osigwe CC, Akah PA, Nworu CS, Okoye FBC. (2017, January), "Apigenin: A Methanol Fraction Component Of Newbouldia Laevis, Leaves, As A Potent Antidiabetic Agent", The Journal of Phytopharmacology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 38-44
44Akpotu MO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Nwachukwu CU, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2017, January), "Metabolites Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Euphorbia Hirta Growing In Southern Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, pp 12-19
45Ajaghaku DL, Obasi O, Umeokoli BO, Ogbuatu P, Nworu CS, Ilodigwe EE, Okoye FB. (2017, April), "In Vitro And In Vivo Antioxidant Potentials Of Alchornea Floribunda Leaf Extract, Fractions And Isolated Bioactive Compounds", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 80-92
46Ohaekenyem EC, Onwukeme VJ, Okoye FB, Okonkwo JT, Onyema CT. (2016, January), "Tetraaza Macrocyclic Complexes: Synthesis, Elucidation, Antibacterial And Antifungal Studies", Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 248-254
47Okoye FBC, Ngwoke KG, Debbab A, Osadebe PO, Proksch P. (2016, April), "Olamannosides D And E: Further Kaempferol Triglycosides From Olax Manni Leaves", Phytochemistry Letters, Vol. 16, pp 152-155
48Okoye F.B.C., Odimegwu D.C., Nworu C.S., Agbo M.O., Esimone C.O., Osadebe P.O., Proksch P. (2016, February), "Modulation Of Intracellular Expression Of IFNγ And IL-2 In Culture Of Splenic T Lymphocytes By Some Flavonoid Glycosides Of Alchornea Floribunda", Pharmaceutical Biology, Vol. 54, (Issue 9), pp 1873–1880
49Umeokoli BO, Muharini R, Okoye FBC, Ajiwe VI, Akpuaka MU, Lin W, Liu Z, Proksch P. (2016, January), "New C-methylated Flavonoids And α-pyrone Derivative Fom Roots Of Talinum Triangulare Growing In Nigeria", Elsevier (Fitoterapia), Vol. 109, pp 169–173
50Okpongete CE, Okoye NN, Ajaghaku DL, Ngwoke KG, Nworu CS, Okoye FBC. (2016, January), "Ellagic Acid Derivative And Other Compounds From Alchornea Cordifolia Root Bark Exhibited Strong Antoxidant And Antimicrobial Activities", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 108-113
51Abba CC, Nduka I, Eze PM, Ujam TN, Abonyi DO, Okoye FBC. (2016, January), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Secondary Metabolites Of Endophytic Aspergillus Species Isolated From Loranthus Micranthus", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 136-140
52Ajaegbu EE, Younoussa L, Danga SPY, Uzochukwu IC, Okoye FBC. (2016, September), "Mosquito Repelleant Activity Of Spondias Mombin L (family: Anacadaceae) Crude Methanol Extract And Fractions Against Aedes Aegypti L", Indian Journal of Natural Products Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 240-244.
53Ebada SS, Eze P, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO, Proksch P. (2016, November), "The Fungal Endophyte Nigrospora Oryzae Produces Quercetin Monoglycosides Previously Known Only From Plants", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 11), pp 2767-2771
54Uzor PF, Odimegwu DC, Ebrahim W, Osadebe PO, Nwodo NJ, Okoye FBC, Liu Zhen, Proksch P. (2016, June), "Anti- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Compounds From Two Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Nigerian Medicinal Plants", Journal of Drug Research, Vol. 66, (Issue 10), pp 527-531
55Ihekwereme CP, Erhirhie OE, Mbagwu IS, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL, Okoye FBC. (2016, March), "Antidiarrheal Property Of Napoleona Imperialis May Be Due To Procyanidins And Ellagic Acid Derivatives", Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 101-106
56Ajaegbu EE, Danga SPY, Uzochukwu IC, Okoye FBC. (2016). (2016, March), "Mosquito Adulticidal Activity Of The Leaf Extracts Of Spondias Mombin L. Against Aedes Aegypti L. And Isolation Of Active Principles", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 53, pp 17–22
57Okoye FBC, Nworu CS, Debbab A, Esimone CO, Proksch P. (2015, November), "Two New Cytochalasins From An Endophytic Fungus, KL-1.1 Isolated From Psidium Guajava Leaves", Phytochemistry Letters, Vol. 14, pp 51-55
58Okoye FBC, Agbo MO, Nworu CS, Nwodo NJ, Esimone CO, Osadebe PO, Proksch P. (2015, January), "New Neolignan Glycoside And An Unusual Benzoyl Maleic Acid Derivative From Maytenus Senegalensis Leaves", Natural Product Research, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 109-115
59Okoye FBC, Odimegwu DC, Anyasor CN, Ajaghaku DL, Gugu TH, Osadebe PO, Proksch P. (2015, January), "A New Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Compound Isolated From Alchornea Cordifolia Leaves", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 87-94
60Uzor PF, Ebrahim W, Osadebe PO, Nwodo JN, Okoye FBC, Müller WEG, Lin W, Liu Z, Proksch P. (2015, June), "Metabolites From Combretum Dolichopetalum And Its Associated Endophytic Fungus Nigrospora Oryzae – Evidence For A Metabolic Partnership", Fitoterapia, Vol. 105, pp 147-150
61Chen H, Daletous G, Okoye FBC, Lai D, Dai H, Proksch P. (2015, February), "A New Cytotoxic Cytochalasin From The Endophytic Fungus Trichodama Harzianum", Natural Products Communications, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 585-587
62Ngozi Nwodo, Festus BC Okoye, Daowan Lai, Abdesammed Debbab, Marcel Kaiser, Reto Brun, Peter Proksch. (2015, March), "Evaluation Of In Vitro Trypanocidal Activity Of Methylated Flavonoid Constituents Of Vitex Simplicifolia Leaves", BMC Complementary and Alternative, Vol. 15, pp 82
63Nworu CS, Ihim SA, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO, Adikwu MU, Akah PA. (2015, April), "Immunomodulatory And Immunorestorative Activities Of β–D-Glucan-rich Extract And Polysaccharide Fraction Of Mushroom, Pleurutus Tuberregium", Pharmaceutical Biology, Vol. 53, (Issue 11), pp 1555-1566
64Ukwueze SE, Osadebe PO, Okoye FBC. (2015, September), "A New Antibacterial Benzoquinone Glycoside From Psidium Guajava (Linn)", Natural Product Research, Vol. 29, (Issue 18), pp 1728–1734
65Damour H, Okoye FBC, Proksch P, Hakiki A, Mosaddak M, Hegazy MF, Debbab A. (2015, January), "Pretrichodermamide A And Nafuredin From Trichoderma Sp, An Endophyte Of Cola Nitida", Journal of Material and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 779-783
66Okoye FBC, Sawadogo WR, Sendker J, Aly AH, Quandt B, Wray V, Hensel A, Debbab A, Esimone CO, Diederich M, Proksch P. (2015, October), "Flavonoid Glycosides From Olax Manni: Structure Elucidation And Effect On The Nuclear Factor Kappa B Pathway", Elsevier (Journal of Ethnopharmacology), Vol. 176, pp 27-34
67Ajaegbu EE, Danga SPY, Okoye FBC. (2014, July), "Larvicidal Activity Of The Leaf Extracts Of Spondias Mombin L. (Anacardiaceae) From Various Solvents Against Malarial, Dengue And Filarial Vector Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)", Journal of Vector Borne Disease, Vol. 51, pp 300-306
68Okoye FBC, Debbab A, Wray V, Esimone CO, Osadebe PO, Proksch P. (2014). (2014, May), "Phenyldilactone, Bisnorsesquiterpene And Cytotoxic Phenolics From Maytenus Senegalensis Leaves", Tetrahedron Letters, Vol. 55, (Issue 28), pp 3756-3760
69Okoye F.B.C., Obonga W.O., Onyegbule F.A., , Ndu O.O., Ihekwereme C.P.. (2014, June), "Chemical Composition And Anti-inflammatory Activity Of Essential Oils From The Leaves Of Ocimum Basilicum L. And Ocimum Gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae)", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 2174-2180
70Agbo MO, Nworu CS, Okoye FBC, Osadebe P.O. (2014, August), "Isolation And Structure Elucidation Of Polyphenols From Loranthus Micranthus Parasitic On Hevea Brasiliensis With Anti-inflammatory Property", EXCLI Journal, Vol. 13, pp 859-868
71Okoye NN, Ajaghaku DL, Okeke HN, Ilodigwe EE, Nworu CS, Okoye FBC. (2014, July), "Beta-amyrin And Alpha-amyrin Isolated From Alstonia Boonei De Wild (Apocynaceae) Displayed Profound Anti-inflammatory Effect", Pharmaceutical Biology, Vol. 52, (Issue 11), pp 1478-1486
72Nwodo NJ, Okoye FBC, Lai D, Debbab A, Brun R, Proksch P.. (2014, April), "Two Tripanocidal Dipeptides From The Roots Of Zapoteca Portoricensis (Fabacaea)", Molecules, Vol. 19, pp 5470-5477
73Agbo MO, Nnadi CO, Ukwueze NN, Okoye FBC. (2014, February), "Phenolic Constituents From Platzcerium Bifurcatum And Their Antioxidant Properties", Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 7, pp 48-57
74Obiagwu M. O., Ihekwereme C.P., Ajaghaku D.L., Okoye F.B.C. (2014, January), "The Useful Medicinal Properties Of The Root-bark Extract Of Alstonia Boonei (Apocynaceae) May Be Connected To Antioxidant Activity", ISRN Pharmacology. Article ID 741478, pp 1-4
75Okoye FBC, Nworu CS, Akah PA, Esimone CO, Debbab A, Proksch P. (2013, September), "Inhibition Of Inflammatory Mediators And Reactive Oxygen And Nitrogen Species By Some Depsidones And Diaryl Ether Derivatives Isolated From Corynespora Cassiicola, An Endophytic Fungus Of Gongronema Latifolium Leaves", Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, Vol. 35, (Issue 6), pp 662-668
76Okoye FBC, Lu S, Nworu CS, Esimone CO, Proksch P, Chaldi A. Debbab A. (2013, June), "Depsidone And Diaryl Ether Derivatives From The Fungus Corynespora Cassiicola, An Endophyte Of Gongronema Latifolium", Tetrahedron Letters, Vol. 54, (Issue 32), pp 4210–4214
77Ezeanokette C.C., Ngwoke K.G., Okoye F.B.C., Osadebe P.O.. (2013, September), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Ampicillin And Cloxacillin In Pure And Fixed Dosage Forms Through Charge Transfer Complexation", Eur. Chem. Bull, Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 1009-1012.
78Okoye TC, Akah PA, Omeje EO, Okoye FBC, Nworu CS. (2013, May), "Anticonvulsant Effect Of Kaurenoic Acid Isolated From The Root Bark Of Annona Senegalensis", Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behaviour, Vol. 109, pp 38-43
79Agbo MO, Lai D, Okoye FBC, Osadebe PO, Proksch P. (2013, February), "Antioxidative Polyphenols From Nigerian Mistletoe Loranthus Micranthus (Linn.) Parasitizing On Hevea Brasiliensis", Fitoterapia, Vol. 89, pp 78-83
80Nworu CS, Nwuke HC, Akah PA, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2013, January), "Extracts of Ficus exasperata leaf inhibit topical and systemic inflammation in rodents and suppress LPS-induced expression of mediators of inflammation in macrophages", Journal of Immunotoxicology, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 302-310
81Nworu CS, Akah PA, Okoye FBC, Onwuakagba CJ, Okorafor UO, Esimone CO. (2012, January), "Supplementation with aqueous leaf extract of Morinda lucida enhances immunorestoration and upregulates the expression of cytokines and immunostimulatory markers", Immunological Investigation, Vol. 41, (Issue 8), pp 799–819
82Nworu CS, Akah PA, Okoye FBC Esimone CO. (2012, June), "Inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines and inducible nitric oxide by extract of Emilia sonchifolia L. aerial parts", Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, Vol. 34, (Issue 6), pp 925-931
83Osadebe PO, Okoye FBC, Uzor PF, Nnamani NR, Adiele IE, Obiano NC. (2012, April), "Phytochemical analysis, hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of Alchornea cordifolia methanol leaf extract on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic damage in rats", Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 289-293
84Nwodo NJ, Nnadi CO, Okoye FBC. (2012, August), "Development of assay method for artesunate by indirect spectrophotometry of its alkaline degradation product(s)", Int J Cur Res Rev, Vol. 4, (Issue 18), pp 24-30
85Okoye FBC, Osadebe PO, Nworu CS, Omeje EO, Okoye NN, Esimone CO. (2011, June), "Topical anti-inflammatory constituents of lipophilic leaf fractions of Alchornea floribunda and Alchornea cordifolia", Natural Product Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 20), pp 1941-1949
86Nworu CS, Akah PA, Okoye FBC, Toukam DK, Udeh J, Esimone CO. (2011, January), "The leaf extract of Spondias mombin L. displays an anti-inflammatory effect and suppresses inducible formation of tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide (NO)", J Immunotoxicol, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 10-16
87Okoye FBC, Osadebe PO. (2010, February), "A new anti-inflammatory flavonol glycoside from Alchornea floribunda leaves", Natural Product Research, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 266-273
88Esimone CO, Okoye FBC, Odimegwu DC, Nworu CS, Oleghe PO, Ejogha PW. (2010, June), "In vitro antimicrobial evaluation of lozenges containing extract of garlic and ginger", International Journal of Health Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 105-110
89Nworu CS, Akah PA, Okoye FBC, Proksch P, Esimone CO. (2010, January), "The Effects of Phyllanthus niruri Aqueous Extract on the Activation of Murine Lymphocytes and Bone Marrow-Derived Macrophages", Immunological Investigations, Vol. 39, (Issue 3), pp 245 - 267
90Agbo MO, Okoye FBC, Nwodo JN. (2010, March), "Anti-inflammatory Studies of Crude Methanolic Extract and Fractions of Zapoteca portoricensis (Jacq.) H.M. Hernández.", International Journal of Health Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 29-35
Thesis
1Okoye FBC. (2003, October), "Bioactive Terpenoids From Alchornea Cordifolia And Alchornea Floribunda".
Dissertations
1Okoye FBC. (2009, June), "Anti-inflammatory And Antimicrobial Constituents Of Alchornea Floribunda And Alchornea Cordifolia Leaves".
Projects
1Okoye FBC. (2000, January), "Anti-pseudomonas Principles From Alchornea Cordifolia".