BSc, MSc, PhD, AIBMS (UK)

Agu PC, Afiukwa CA, Orji OU, Ezeh EM, Ofoke EM, Ogbu CO, Ugwuja EI and Aja PM.
Molecular docking as a tool for the discovery of molecular targets of nutraceuticals in
diseases management. Sci Rep 2023; 13: 13398
2. Nwokoro CA, Ugwuja EI, Ikaraoha CI. Metabolic syndrome, anthropometrics,
sociodemographics, life style factors, and biochemical Parameters in Hypertensive Civil
Servants in Abakaliki Metropolis, South East Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional
Sciences 2023 (in press).
3. Nwonu OP, Ugwuja EI and Ominyi MC. Calcium And Vitamin C Supplementation as
Potential Remedy for Lead Toxicity in Albino Rats. International Journal of Basic and
Clinical Toxicology 2023 (accepted)
4. Okoro CO and Ugwuja EI. Phytochemical and Gas chromatography –Mass spectrometric
(GC-MS) Analyses of Curcuma longa (Turmeric) Extract and Curcuma longa Flavonoid
Rich Methanol Extract. EBSU Science Journal 2023 ( accepted)
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5. Johnson TO, Adegboyega AE, Ojo OA, Yusuf AJ, Iwaloye O, Ugwah-Oguejiofor CJ,
Asomadu RO, Chukwuma IF, Ejemi SA, Ugwuja EI, Alotaii SS, Albogami SM, Batiha
GES, Rajab S and Conte-Junior CA. A computational approach to elucidate the interactions
of chemicals from Artemisia annua targeted toward SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibition
for COVID-19 treatment. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022; 15:(9): 907583. doi:
10.3389/fmed.2022.907583.
6. Alum EU, Ibiam UA, Ugwuja EI, Aja PM, Igwenyi IO, Offor CE, Orji OU, Aloke C,
Ezeani NN, Ugwu-PC O, Egwu CO. Antioxidant Effect of Buchholzia coriacea Ethanol
Leaf Extract and Fractions on Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Albino Rats: A
Comparative Study. Slovenian Veterinary Research 2022; 59 (1): 31-45.
7. Linus C, Ugwuja EI, Ikaraoha CI and Ngwueche W. Protective effect of zinc against
cadmium-induced biochemical and haematological alterations in rats. EBSU Science
Journal; 2022 (In Press)
8. Ugwuja EI, Ugwu NC and Erejuwa OO. Effect of Oral Calcium Supplementation after
Lead Exposure on Blood Lead Levels and Haematological Parameters in Albino Rats.
EBSU Journal of Nature 2021; 2(2): 12-24
9. Aja PM, Agu PC, Ezeh EM, Awoke JN, Ogwoni HA, Tusubira Deusdedit, Ekpono EU,
Igwenyi IO, Alum EU, Ugwuja EI, Ibiam UA, Afiokea CA and Abayomi EA. Prospect
into therapeutic potentials of Moringa oleifera phytocompounds against cancer upsurge: de
novo synthesis of test compounds, molecular docking, and ADMET studies. Bulletin of the
National Research Centre 2021; 45:99 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00554-6.
10. Aloke C, Ibiam UA, Orji OU, Ugwuja EI, Ezeani NN, Aja PM, Obasi NA. Anti-arthritic
potential of ethanol and aqueous extracts of stem bark of Cleistopholis patens on complete
Freund’s adjuvant-induced rheumatoid arthritis in rats. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative
Medicine 2021; 12(1): 28-34
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11. Ugwuja EI, Uro-Chukwu HE, Ikaraoha IC. Serum lead and calcium among adults and
pregnant women in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria. EBSU Science Journal 2020; 1(1):
27-35.
12. Ugwuja EI, Nweze V, Ikaraoha IC, Ohayi SR. Zinc ameliorates lead toxicity by reducing
body Pb burden and restoring Pb-induced haematological and biochemical derangements.
Toxicology Research and Application 2020; 4: 1–11
13. Ugwuja EI, Uro-Chukwu CH, Ikaraoha IC, Aniagolu MO. Association of Life Style and
Sociodemographic Parameters with Plasma Heavy Metals in Apparently Healthy Adult in
Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2020, 14(7):
BC01-BC06.
14. Ugwuja EI, Ekpono E, Ikaraoha IC. Effects of Co-administration of Calcium And Spices
on Renal Function Parameters of Lead Exposed Rats. Journal of Experimental Research
2019, 7: 2
15. Aloke C, Uzuegbu IE, Ogbu PN, Ugwuja EI, Orinya OF and Obasi IO. Comparative
assessment of heavy metals in drinking water sources from Enyigba Community in
Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology 2019; 13(4): 149-154.
16. Famurewa AC, Ugwuja EI. Association of Blood and Seminal Plasma Cadmium and Lead
Levels with Semen Quality in Non-Occupationally Exposed Infertile Men in Abakaliki,
South East Nigeria. J Fam Reprod Health 2017; 11(2): 97-103.
17. Ugwuja EI, Uro-Chukwu HC and Ikaraoha IC. Plasma Arsenic and Selenium in Apparently
Healthy Individuals in Ebonyi State, South-Eastern Nigeria. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2017; 23(2): 299-308.
18. Ugwuja, EI, Famurewa AC, Obuna JA, Uro-Chukwu H and Ejikeme BN. Plasma
Antioxidant Vitamins Are Not Related to Body Mass Index but Socio-demographic Factors
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among Apparently Healthy Nigerian Residents in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Malaysian
Journal of Nutrition 2016; 22(3): 1- 10.
19. Ugwuja, E. I., Uro-Chukwu H. C., Obuna, J. A., Agwu, U. M and Ogiji E. Anaemia in
adult Nigerians in Ebonyi State, South Eastern Nigeria is not related to plasma mineral
element levels. National Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016; 5(4): BO05-BO09
20. Ugwuja, E.I., Erejuwa, O.O. and Ugwu, N.C. Spices Mixture Containing Garlic, Ginger
and Nutmeg Has Protective Effects on the Kidneys and Liver of Cadmium Exposed Rats.
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin 2016; 6(2): 271-274.
21. Ugwuja EI, Famurewa AC, Ikaraoha CI. Comparison of serum calcium and magnesium
between preeclamptic and normotensive pregnant Nigerian women in Abakaliki, Nigeria.
Ann Med Health Sci Res 2016;6:33-7
22. Udu, U. A., Ezeani, N., Ugwuja, E. I., Afiukwa, C. A., Aja, P. M., Ugwu Okechkwu, P. C.
Cooking egg with chemicals lower its fat-soluble vitamins, proteins, fats and cholesterol
contents. Advances in life Science and Technology 2015; 28: 24-27.
23. Ugwuja, E.I., Ugwu, N.C., Muoneke, V.U., Aloke, C., Idenyi, J.N. and Uro-Chukwu, H.
Plasma levels of copper, iron and zinc in healthy primary school children from rural
communities of Ebonyi State, South Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Food Safety Nutrition and
Public Health 2015; 5(2): 162–172.
24. Ugwuja, E. I., Ogbonnaya, L. U., Akuma, J. A., Awelegbe, F. and Uro-Chukwu, H.
Anaemia in relation to body mass index (BMI) and sociodemographic characteristics in
adult Nigerians in Ebonyi State. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2015; 9(1):
LC04-LC07.
25. Ugwuja, E. I., Ezenkwa, U. S., Nwibo, A. N., Ogbanshi, M., Idoko, O. and Nnabu, R.
Prevalence and determinants of hypertension in an agrarian community in southeast
Nigeria. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research 2015; 5(1): 45-49.
26. Ugwuja, E. I., Nnabu, R. C., Ezeonu, P. O. and Uro-Chukwu, H. The effect of parity on
maternal body mass index, plasma mineral element status and new-born anthropometrics.
African Health Sciences 2015; 15(3): 986-992.
27. Ugwuja, E. I., Ogbonnaya, L. U., Uro-Chukwu, H., Obuna, J. A., Ogiji, E. and Ezenkwa,
U. S. Plasma cadmium and zinc and their interrelationship in adult Nigerians: potential
health implications. Interdisciplinary Toxicology 2015; 8(1): 101-107.
28. Ugwuja, E. I. Biochemical effects of energy drink alone or in combination with alcohol in
normal albino rats. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin 2014; 4 (1): 69-74.
29. Ugwuja E. I., Ogbu, I. S. I., Umeaku, E. A. and Otuu, F. C. Blood lead levels in children
attending a tertiary teaching hospital in Enugu, south-eastern Nigeria. Paediatrics and
International Child Health 2014; 34(3):216-219.
30. Ugwuja, E. I., Nwibo, A. N., Ezenkwa, U. S., Ogbanshi, M., Oshim, A. N., Nnabu, R. C.
and Ogiji, E. D. Effects of diabetes complications and glycaemic control on some mineral
elements in Nigerians patients with diabetes. Journal of Diabetology 2014; 1: 1.
31. Agbafor, K. N., Akubugwo, E. I., Ukpabi, C. E., Ugwuja, E. I., and Nwachukwu, N.
Wound healing and antioxidant properties of leaf extracts of Zapoteca portoricensis.
International Journal of Bioassays 2014; 3 (05): 2066-2069.
32. Ugwuja, E. I., Ejikeme, B. N., Obuna J. A., Ibiam, U. A. and Agbafor, K. N. Blood Lead
Levels in Pregnant Nigerian Women in Abakaliki, South Eastern Nigeria. Environmental
Monitoring and Assessment 2013; 185(5): 3795-3801.
33. Ibiam, U. A. Ugwuja, E. I. Ejeogu Christ and Ugwu, O. Cadmium-induced Toxicity and
Hepatoprotection of Jessica nervosa leaf extract. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin 2013;
3 (2): 309-313.
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34. Ugwuja, E. I. Ugwu, N. C. and Nwachi, E. U. Haematological and biochemical parameters
of diabetic rats administered either energy drink alone or energy drink mixed with alcohol.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 2013; 35(35): 1808-1813.
35. Ugwuja, E. I, Ogbonna, C. N., Nwibo, A. N. and Onimawo, I. A. Overweight and obesity,
lipid profile and atherogenic indices among civil servants in Abakaliki, sout-eastern Nigeria.
Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research 2013; 3: 13-18.
36. Ogbu, I. S. I. and Ugwuja, E. I. Metabolic syndrome in hypertensive Nigerians: Prevalence
and risk-factors analyses. IOSR-Journal of Phamacy and Biological Sciences 2012; 4(1):
28-32.
37. Ogbu, I. S. I., Okoro, O. I. O. and Ugwuja, E. I. Well waters fluoride in Enugu, Nigeria.
The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2012; 3: 96-98.
38. Nwibo, A. N., Ugwuja, E. I., Nwanbeke, N. O., Emelumadu, O. F. and Ogbonnaya, L. U.
Pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone crushing industrial site at Umuoghara,
Ebonyi state, Nigeria. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2012; 3: 178-185.
39. Aloke, C., Nwachukwu, N., Ugwuja, E. I., Idenyi, J. N., Nwach, E. U., Obasi, I. O. and
Oga, O. Effects of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides leaves on plasma glucose, lipid profile and
some liver enzymes in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. International Journal of Science and
Nature 2012; 3(3): 497-501.
40. Ibiam, U. A., Ugwuja, E. I., Egeogu, C., Aja, P. M., Afiukwa, C., Oji, O. U. and Uraku, A.
J. Haemoprotective and nephroprotective potentials of aqueous extract of Jussiaea nervosa
leaf in cadmium exposed albino rats. IOSR-Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Research
2012; 4(1): 48-53.
41. Ugwuja, E. I., Ugwu, N. C., Aloke C, Idenyi JN, Nwibo AN, Ibiam UA and Ezenkwa US.
Effects of Glycaemic Status on Plasma Levels of Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron,
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Magnesium, Selenium and Zinc in diabetic Rats. International Journal of Diabetes
Research 2012; 1(5):92-95.
42. Ogbu1 I. S. I., Ugwuja E. I., A. E. Udoh and Ijoma C. K. Metabolic syndrome in chronic
kidney disease: Prevalence and risk-factors analyses. International Journal of Biomedical
and Health Sciences 2012; 8 (2): 95-10.
43. Obasi, I. O., Nwachukwu, N., Ugwuja, E. I. and Orji, O. U. Protein Energy Malnutrition
among Urban and Rural Pregnant Women in Ebonyi State, South-Eastern Nigeria.
International Journal of Health Research 2012; 5(1): 53-60.
44. Orji, I., Ogbu, O. O., Ugwuja, E. I., Iduma, E. O., Nworie, O. and Ugwu, J. I. Evaluation of
Empirical Antibiotic Prescription and Urinalysis in Patients with Symptoms Suggestive of
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Abakaliki, Nigeria. The Internet Journal of
Laboratory Medicine 2011; Volume 4, Number 2.
45. Ugwuja, E. I. and Ugwu, N. C. Abnormal findings on dipstick urinalysis of out-patients
with malaria in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 2011; 48: 205-209.
46. Ugwuja, E. I., Ejikeme, B. N., Ugwu, N. C. and Obidoa, O. A Comparative Study of
Plasma Trace Elements (Copper, Iron and Zinc) Status in Anaemic and Non-anaemic
Pregnant Women in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences 2011;
10(2): 10.
47. Ugwuja, E. I., Ejikeme, B. N., Ibiam, U. A. and Obidoa, O. Maternal sociodemographic
parameters: impact on trace element status and pregnancy outcomes in a population of
pregnant Nigerians. Journal of Health Population and Nutrition 2011; 29(2): 156-162.
48. Ugwuja, E. I. , Ejikeme, B. N. and Obuna, J. A. Impacts of elevated prenatal blood lead
on trace element status and pregnancy outcomes in occupationally non-exposed women.
The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2011; 2(3): 143-
156.
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49. Ugwuja, E. I., Akubugwo, E. I., Ibiam, U. A., Obidoa, O. Impact of Maternal Copper and
Zinc Status on Pregnancy Outcomes in a Population of Pregnant Nigerians. Pakistan
Journal of Nutrition 2010; 9(7): 678-682.
50. Ugwuja, E. I., Akubugwo, E. I. and Ejikeme, B. N. Plasma Copper and Zinc in Pregnancy
Complicated with Diabetes Mellitus. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 2010; 9(9): 861-864.
51. Ugwuja EI, Nwibo AN, Ugwu NC and Aloke C. Effects of aqueous extract of spices
mixture containing curry, garlic and ginger on plasma glucose and lipids in alloxan-induced
diabetic rats. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 2010; 9(12): 1131-1135.
52. Ugwuja EI, Ejikeme BN and Ugwu NC. Comparison of plasma copper, iron and zinc
levels in hypertensive and non-hypertensive pregnant women in Abakaliki, south eastern
Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 2010; 9(12): 1136-1140.
53. Ugwuja, E. I., Akubugwo, E. I., Ibiam, U. A. and Obidoa, O. Maternal BMI during
Pregnancy: Impacts on trace elements status and pregnancy outcomes. International Journal
of Health Research 2010; 3(2): 71-78.
54. Ugwuja, E. I, Akubugwo, E. I, Ibiam, U. I, Obidoa, O, Ugwu, N. C. Plasma Copper and
Zinc among Pregnant Women in Abakaliki, Southeastern Nigeria. The Internet Journal of
Nutrition and Wellness 2010; Volume 10 Number 1.
55. Ugwuja, E. I, Akubugwo, E. I, Ibiam, U. I, Obidoa, O. Impact of Maternal Iron Deficiency
and Anaemia on Pregnancy and its outcomes in a Nigerian Population. The Internet Journal
of Nutrition and Wellness 2010; Volume 10 Number 1.
56. Aloke, C., Nwachukwu, N, Idenyi, J. N., Ugwuja E. I., Nwachi, E. U., Edeogu, C. O. and
Ogah, O. Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic effects of feed formulated with Ceiba
pentandra leaves in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied
Sciences 2010; 4(9): 4473-4477.
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57. Ugwuja E. I. An Assessment of renal functions in HIV-seropositive patients at Ebonyi
State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, South Eastern Nigeria. International Journal
of Biomedical and Health Sciences 2010; 6(4): 209-213.
58. Idenyi, J. N., Nwachukwu, N., Edeogu, C. O., Afiukwa, A. A., Ugwuja, E. I. and Aloke, C.
Antioxidant Activity of Diet Formulated from Selected Leafy Vegetables Commonly
Available and Consumed in Abakaliki, Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Alternative
Medicine 2010; Volume 8 Number 2.
59. Ugwuja, E. I. and Ejikeme, B. N. Plasma Uric Acid in Overweight and Obese Pregnant
Women and its Association with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes. International Journal of
Biomedical and Health Sciences 2010; 6 (4): 261-267.
60. Ugwuja, E .I. and Akubugwo, E. I. Impact of Maternal Helicobacter pylori Infection on
Trace Elements (copper Iron and Zinc) and Pregnancy Outcomes. Online Journal of Health
and Allied Sciences 2009; 8(4): 7.
61. Idemudia, J. O. and Ugwuja, E. I., Afonja, O. A., Idogun, E. S., Ugwu, N. C. C-Reactive
Proteins and Cardiovascular Risk Indices in Hypertensive Nigerians. The Internet Journal
of Cardiovascular Research 2009; Volume 6 Number 2.
62. Idemudia, J. O. and Ugwuja, E. I. Plasma Lipid Profiles in Hypertensive Nigerians. The
Internet Journal of Cardiovascular Research 2009; Volume 6 Number 2.
63. Ugwuja, E. I. and Ugwu, N. C. Plasma lipids in Helicobacter pylori Infected pregnant
women. International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 2009; 1(5): 224-226.
64. Ugwuja, E. I. and Ugwu, N. C. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Liver
Function Tests among Adolescents in Abakaliki, South eastern Nigeria. The Internet
Journal of Tropical Medicine 2009; Volume 6 Number 1.
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65. Ugwu, N. C., Ugwuja, E. I., Ejikeme, B. N. and Obeka, N. C. Helicobacter pylori
seropositivity in Nigerians with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The Internet Journal of Tropical
Medicine 2008; Vol. 4, Number 2.
66. Ugwuja, E. I. and Ugwu, N. C. An Assessment of Faecal Occult Blood Test and H. pylori
infection in Patients with Uninvestigated Dyspepsia in Primary Health Cares in Abakaliki,
Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2008; Volume 3, Number 1.
67. Ugwuja, E. I., Ugwu, N. C. and Nwibo, A. N. Dietary Supplement Containing Mixture of
Raw Curry, Garlic and Ginger. The Internet Journal of Nutrition and Wellness 2008;
Volume 5, Number 2.
68. Ugwuja, E. I. and Ugwu, N. C. Urinary findings in young adults in Abakaliki, Nigeria.
Nigeria. Journal of Clinical Practice 2008; 11(3): 275-278.
69. Ugwuja, E. I., Ugwu, N. C. and Ejikeme, B. N. Prevalence of Low Sperm Count and
Abnormal Semen Parameters in Male Partners of Women Consulting Infertility Clinic in
Abakaliki, Nigeria African Journal of Reproductive Health 2008; 12(1): 67-73.
70. Ugwuja, E. I. and Ezeh, N. A. A comparative study of serum electrolytes, total protein,
calcium and phosphate in diabetic and HIV/AIDS patients in Abakaliki, Nigeria. The
Internet Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2007; Volume 2, Number 1.
71. Ugwuja, E. I., Nwosu, K. O., Ugwu, N. C. and Okonji, M. Serum zinc and copper in
malnourished pre-school children in Jos, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 2007; 6 (4):
349- 354.
72. Ugwuja, E. I. and Ugwu, N. C. Helicobacter pylori in uninvestigated dyspepsia in primary
cares in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences 2007; Volume 4,
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