Biography:
Ofodire Emeka is a researcher in endocrine pharmacology and therapeutics at the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus. He holds a PhD degree in Pharmacology and Therapeutics from the University of Nigeria. Ofodire emeka’s research interest is in type 1 and 2 diabetes. He has special interest in shifting the paradigm of diabetes management from insulin-based to amylin-based therapy, and development of natural compounds that will stimulate secretion of amylin from extrapancreatic tissues. He has more than 10 publications and has presented in several scientific conferences in Nigeria.
Title : Grapefruit peel-derived 5,7- dimethoxycoumarin enhances insulin release and stimulates extrapancreatic secretion of amylin in wistar rats