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Kwesi Boadu Mensah

Pharmacology

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The researcher focuses on the synthesis and bioactivity of alkaloid cryptolepium, examining its role in human health, pharmacological applications, and interactions with antibiotics, as well as considerations for ethical plant-based medicine.

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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of<i> Cryptolepis sanguinolenta</i> (Lindl.) Schlechter(2017)
A review of the anticancer potential of the antimalarial herbal cryptolepis sanguinolenta and its major alkaloid cryptolepine.(2013)
In vitro anti-malarial interaction and gametocytocidal activity of cryptolepine(2017)
Cryptolepine, the Main Alkaloid of the Antimalarial <i>Cryptolepis sanguinolenta</i> (Lindl.) Schlechter, Induces Malformations in Zebrafish Embryos(2019)
Cryptolepine, the major alkaloid of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schlechter (Apocynaceae), attenuates early and late-phase symptoms of asthma(2020)
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Season, storage and extraction method impact on the phytochemical profile of Terminalia ivorensis(2023)
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Wound Healing Properties of<i>Kigelia africana</i>(Lam.) Beneth. and<i>Strophanthus hispidus</i>DC.(2013)
Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Pterygotamacrocarpa and Colagigantea (Sterculiaceae)(2012)
Field Evaluation of Some Selected Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Piglet Diarrhoea In Ghana(2020)
Season, Storage and Extraction Method Impact on the Phytochemical Profile of Terminalia Ivorensis(2023)
Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of<i>Pterygota macrocarpa</i>and<i>Cola gigantea</i>(Sterculiaceae)(2012)
Antibiotic use during pregnancy: a retrospective study of prescription patterns and birth outcomes at an antenatal clinic in rural Ghana(2017)
Effects of prenatal antibiotic treatment on early infant health: a retrospective study in a rural health facility in Ghana(2023)
Toxicity assessment of Erythrophleum ivorense and Parquetina nigrescens(2014)
Mechanisms of ivermectin-induced wound healing(2020)
Fruits of Vitex doniana sweet: toxicity profile, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, and quantification of one of its bioactive constituents oleanolic acid(2021)
Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of<i>Funtumia elastica</i>(2013)
Fruits of &lt;i&gt;Vitex Doniana&lt;/i&gt; Sweet: Toxicity Profile, Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities, and Quantification of One of its Bioactive Constituents Oleanolic Acid(2021)
Pharmacotherapy of infertility in Ghana: Why do infertile patients discontinue their fertility treatment?(2022)
Psychological distress of Ghanaian couples after unsuccessful treatment for infertility(2023)
Pharmacotherapy of infertility in Ghana: retrospective study at the cape coast teaching hospital(2019)
Pharmacotherapy for Infertility in Ghana: A Prospective Study on Prescription Patterns and Treatment Outcomes among Women undergoing Fertility Treatment(2023)
Coping strategies of Ghanaian couples after unsuccessful infertility treatment: An exploratory qualitative study(2025)
Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potential of<i>Justicia flava</i>and<i>Lannea welwitschii</i>(2013)
Irrational use of antibiotics and the risk of diabetes in Ghana(2016)
AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACT OF CARICA PAPAYA (CARICACEAE) LINN. CAUSES LIVER INJURY AND REDUCED FERTILITY IN RATS(2016)
Assessment of an ethanolic seed extract of Picralima nitida ((Stapf) Th. and H. Durand) on reproductive hormones and its safety for use(2015)
To legalize cannabis in Ghana or not to legalize? Reviewing the pharmacological evidence(2019)
Ethanolic stem bark extract of Terminalia ivorensis A. Chev. protects against potassium dichromate–induced nephrotoxicity in rats(2020)
Antiplasmodial and Antipyretic Activity and Safety Evaluation of the Methanolic Leaf Extract of <i>Murraya exotica (L.)</i>(2020)
Cryptolepine and Nibima inhibit hepatitis B virus replication(2021)
Preliminary health risk assessment of two exudate gums as pharmaceutical excipients(2023)
Compliance and adherence to hand hygiene practices for effective infection control(2024)
Assessment of knowledge, practices, and barriers to pharmacovigilance among nurses at a teaching hospital, Ghana: a cross‑sectional study(2022)
Dietary Fiber and Cancer Management: A Twenty‐Five‐Year Bibliometric Review of Research Trends and Directions(2025)
HAART Therapy in Ghana: Assessment of Adverse Drug Reaction Reports of Patients at an HIV Clinic and a Teaching Hospital(2017)
Effect of variously-processed rubber seed meals on reproductive performance: The use of Sprague-Dawley laboratory rats as model for pigs(2019)
Effect of an ethanolic seed extract of Picralima nitida ((Stapf) Th. and H. Durand) on reproductive abilities and developmental indices in rodents(2015)
Effectiveness of Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) in the Adult Population in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2021)
HAART THERAPY IN GHANA: COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT HAART COMBINATIONS AT KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL(2020)
Conceptualizing the use of the clinical index of liver fibrosis, FIB-4 index, in in vivo preclinical toxicological studies(2023)
Adherence to Preoperative Fasting Guidelines in Elective Surgical Patients(2024)
Assessment of the nutritional quality of variously-processed rubber seed meals as dietary ingredients using the laboratory rat as model for pigs(2017)
ETHANOL ROOT EXTRACT OF THE AFRICAN APHRODISIAC, MONDIA WHITIE (PERIPLOCACEAE), POSSESES ESTROGENIC ACTIVITY(2015)
The hydro-ethanolic extract of Scoparia dulcis Linn inhibits allergic airway inflammatory responses in murine asthma models(2024)
The impact of diclofenac suppositories on postcesarean section pain: a systematic literature review(2024)
The impact of diclofenac suppositories on postcesarean section pain: a systematic literature review(2024)
The Impact of Diclofenac Suppositories on Post‐Cesarean Section Pain: A Systematic Literature Review(2025)
Polyherbal renal tea extract shows anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in guinea pigs(2024)
In vivo anti-plasmodial activity of alpha-onocerin and artesunate combination against Plasmodium berghei infected mice(2025)
Effects of Caesarean Delivery on Early Infant Health -a Retrospective Study in a Low-Income Community in Ghana(2023)
Voacanga africana-artesunate and Voacanga africana-amodiaquine combinations as effective anti-plasmodial agents in mice(2025)
Pharmacological Evaluation Of A Popular Polyherbal Preparation, Femitol, Used For The Management Of Uterine Fibroids(2025)
A hybrid long short-term memory-convolutional neural network multi-stream deep learning model with Convolutional Block Attention Module incorporated for monkeypox detection(2025)

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