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Recent Publications

  1. Abotsi, W.K.M., Ainooson, G.K. and  Woode, E. (2012) Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of an Ethanolic Extract of the Aerial Parts of Hilleria latifolia (Lam.) H. Walt. (Phytolaccaceae) African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine 9(1): 138-152.
  2. Ainooson, G.K., Owusu, G., Woode, E.,  Ansah., C.,  and  Annan, K. (2012). Trichilia monadelpha Bark Extracts inhibit Carrageenan-Induced Foot-oedema in the 7-day old chick and the Oedema associated with Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine  9(1): 8-16.
  3. Obiri, D. D., Flink N., Maier,  J.V.,  Neeb, A., Maddalo, D., Thiele, W.,  Menon, A. Stassen, M.,  Kulkarni, R. A., Garabedian, M. J., Barrios, A. M. and  Cato, A. C. B. (2011). PEST-domain-enriched tyrosine phosphatase and glucocorticoids as regulators of anaphylaxis in mice. Allergy 67(2): 175-182.
  4. Ansah, C., Oppong, E. and Woode, E. (2011).  Subacute Oral Toxicity Assessment of Alchornea cordifolia (Schumach and Thonn) Müll Arg (Euphorbiaceae) Extract in Rats. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 10(5): 587- 694
  5. Arthur, F.K.N., Woode, E., Terlabi, E.O. and  Larbie, C. (2011). Evaluation of acute and subchronic toxicity of Annona muricata (Linn.) aqueous extract in animals.  European Journal of Experimental Biology 1(4):115-124.
  6. Koffuor, G.A., Woode, E. and Amaning-Danquah, C. (2011). Potential Drug Interactions of a Polyherbal Antihypertensive Mixture in Ghana. Der Pharmacia Sinica, 2(6):39-45
  7. Koffuor, G.A., Woode, E. and Mensah, A.Y. (2011). Neurobehavioral and Safety Evaluation of a Polyherbal Antihypertensive Mixture in Ghana. European Journal of Experimental Biology 1(3):20-30.
  8. Koffuor, G.A. Woode, E. and  Amoateng, P. (2011).Hypoglycaemic Activity of Tragia tennifolia(Euphorbiaceae) Extract in Rats. International Journal of  Pharmacology 7(6): 704-709.
  9. Woode, E., Alagpulinsa, D.A.  and Abotsi, W.K.M.(2011) Anti-Nociceptive, Anxiolytic and Anticonvulsant Effects of an Aqueous Leaf Extract of Leea guineensis G. Don (Family: Leeaceae) African  Journal of Pharmacy and  Pharmacology  5(6): 1132- 1144.
  10. Woode E. and Abotsi W.K. (2011) Antinociceptive effect of an ethanolic extract of the aerial parts of Hilleria latifolia (Lam.) H. Walt. (Phytolaccaceae). Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences 3(3): 384-396.
  11. Koffuor, G.A., Woode, E., Obirikorang, C.  and Asiamah,  E. (2011). Toxicity Evaluation of a Polyherbal Antihypertensive Mixture in Ghana.  Journal of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences 1(2): 34-48.
  12. Koffuor, G.A., Boye, A.,  Amoateng, P., Ameyaw, O.E. and Abaitey, A.K. (2012). Investigating the Site of Action of an Aqueous Extract of Heliotropiumindicum Linn (Boraginaceae) on Smooth Muscles. Research Journal of Pharmacology, 6: 12-19.
  13. Danquah, C.A., Koffuor G.A., Annan K., Ketor,  C.E. (2012). The Anthelmintic Activity of Vernonia Amygdalina (Asteraceae) and Alstonia Boonei De Wild (Apocynaceae). Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 1(1): 21-27.
  14. Danquah, C.A., Koffuor, G.A., Berko,  P.A. and  Nimako, K.A. (2011). The indiscriminate use of sex enhancing products among Ghanaians: Prevalence, and potential risk. Advances in Applied Science Research, 2(5): 350-359.
  15. Amoateng, P., Koffuor, G.A., Sarpong, K. and Oteng A.K (2011). Free Radical Scavenging and Anti-lipid Peroxidative Effects of a Hydro-ethanolic Extract of the Whole Plant of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn (Asteraceae). Free Radicals and Antioxidants, 1(3): 31-39.
  16. Fleischer, T.C., Sarkodie, J.A., Komlaga, G., Koffuor, G.A.,  Dickson, R.A. and  Mensah M.L.K. (2011). Hypoglycaemic and Antioxidant Activities of the Stem Bark of Morinda Lucida Benth in Streptozotocin–Induced Diabetic Rats. Pharmacognosy Communications, 1(2): 23-29.
  17.  Koffuor, G.A.,   Amoateng, P.,  Okai, C.A. and   Fiagbe, N.I.Y. (2011).  Hypoglycemic Effects of Whole And Fractionated Azadirachta indica (Neem) Seed Oils on Alloxan-Induced Diabetes in New Zealand White Rabbits. Journal of the Ghana Science Association, 13(1): 117-127.
  18. Koffuor, G.A.,  and  Amoateng, P. (2011). Antioxidant and Anticoagulant Properties of Phyllanthus fraternus GL Webster (Family: Euphorbiaceae). Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 6: 624-636.
  19.  Koffuor, G.A., Mensah, K.B and Annan, K. (2011). Herbs for postnatal care as potential adjuncts to maternal and child healthcare in Ghana. Journal of Natural Pharmaceuticals, 2(2): 99-102.
  20. Koffuor GA., Amoateng P., Andey, T.A. (2011). Immunomodulatory and Erythropoietic Effects of Aqueous Extract of the Fruits of Solanum torvum Swartz (Solanaceae). Pharmacognosy Research, 3(2): 136 140.
  21. Woode, E.,  Abotsi, W.K.M. and  Mensah, A.Y. (2011). Anxiolytic and Antidepressant-Like Effects of an Ethanolic Extract of the Aerial Parts of Hilleria latifolia (Lam.) H. Walt. in Mice. Journal of Natural pharmaceuticals 2(2): 62-71.
  22. Woode, E., Alhassan, A. and Abaidoo, C.S. (2011). Effect of Ethanolic Fruit Extract 0f Xylopia aethiopica on Reproductive Function of Male Rats. International Journal of  Pharmaceutical and  Biomedical  Research. 2(3):161-165
  23. Woode, E. , Poku, R.A. and Abotsi, W.K.M. (2011). Anticonvulsant Effects of a Leaf Extract of Ficus exasperate Vahl (Moraceae) in Mice. International Journal of Pharmacology. 7(3):405-409.
  24. Woode, E., Amoateng, P.  and Abotsi, W.K.M. (2011) Ethopharmacological analysis of the effects of the whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn (Asteraceae) in murine models. Der Pharmacia sinica 2(2):54-67.
  25. Abaidoo, C.S., Woode, E., Alhassan, A. (2011). An evaluation of the effect of ethanolic fruit extracts of Xylopia aethiopica on haematological and biochemical parameters in male rats. Der Pharmacia sinica 2(2): 39-45.
  26. Woode, E., Poku, R.A. and Abotsi, W.K.M. (2011). Anxiolytic-like Effects of a Leaf Extract of Ficus exasperata Vahl (Moraceae) in Mice. West African Journal of Pharmacy  22 (1): 75-81
  27. Amidu N., Owiredu W.K., Gyasi-Sarpong C. K., Woode, E and Quaye, L. (2011). Sexual dysfunction among married couples living in Kumasi metropolis, Ghana. BMC Urology 11(3): 1-7
  28. Abotsi, W.K.M.,  Ainooson, G.K. and  Boakye-Gyasi, E. (2011). Acute and Sub-acute Toxicity Studies of the Ethanolic Extract of the Aerial Parts of Hilleria Latifolia (Lam.) H. Walt. (Phytolaccaceae) in Rodents. West African Journal of Pharmacy 22(1); 27 – 35.
  29. Boakye-Gyasi, E., Ainooson, G.K. and Abotsi, W.K.M. (2011). Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic and Antioxidant Properties of a hydroalcoholic Leaf Extract of Palisota hirsuta K. Schum. (Commelinaceae). West African Journal of Pharmacy  22(1): 10 – 18.