Publications
- Donkor, A.F., Mensah, K.B., Ameyaw, E.O., Antwi, A.O., Kusi-Boadum, K.N., Ansah, (2020). Antiplasmodial and Antipyretic Activity and Safety Evaluation of the Methanolic Leaf Extract of Murraya exotica (L.) Journal of Parasitology Research, Vol. 2020, Article ID 1308541, 8 pages, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1308541
- Owusu, G., Obiri, D.D., Ainooson, G.K., Osafo, N., Antwi, A.O., Duduyemi, B.M., , C. (2020). Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Sprague Dawley Rats Is Suppressed by Hydroethanolic Extract of Cordia vignei Leaves through Reduced Serum Levels of TNF-αand IL-6. International Journal of Chronic Diseases. Vol. 2020, Article ID 8785497, 11 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8785497
- Adinortey, M.B., Ansah, C., Aboagye, B., Sarfo, J.K., Martey, O., Nyarko, A.K (2020) Flavonoid-Rich Extract of Dissotis rotundifolia Whole Plant Protects against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal. Biochemistry Research International, Vol. 2020, Article ID 7656127, 9 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7656127
- Mensah, K.B., Benneh, C., Forkuo, A.D., Ansah, C., (2019) Cryptolepine, the Main Alkaloid of the Antimalarial Cryptolepis sanguinolenta(Lindl.) Schlechter, Induces Malformations in Zebrafish Embryos. Biochemistry Research International 2019, Article ID 7076986, 7 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/7076986
- Arhin, S.M., Mensah, B., Agbeno, E., Badii, V.S., Ansah, C., (2019). Pharmacotherapy of infertility in Ghana: Retrospective Study at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice (2019) 12: (28) 1-10 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40545-019-0191-0
- Adinortey, M.B., Ansah, C., Adinortey, C.A., Bockarie, A.S., Morna, M.T., Damian H. Amewowor, D.H (2018). Isolation of Helicobacter pylori from Gastric Biopsy of Dyspeptic Patients in Ghana and In Vitro Preliminary Assessment of the Effect of Dissotis rotundifolia Extract on Its Growth. Journal of Tropical Medicine. Vol. 2018, Article ID 8071081, 6 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/8071081
- ADINORTEY MB, ANSAH C, WEREMFO A, ADINORTEY CA, ADUKPO GE, AMEYAW EO, NYARKO AK. (2018) DNA Damage Protecting Activity and Antioxidant Potential of Launaea taraxacifolia Leaves Extract. Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine 9:6-13.
- ADINORTEY MB, ANSAH C, ADINORTEY CA, MCGIBONEY J, NYARKO A.(2018). In vitro H+/K+-ATPase Inhibition, Antiradical Effects of a Flavonoid-rich Fraction of Dissotis rotundifolia, and In silico PASS Prediction of its Isolated Compounds. Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine 9:47-53.
- Forkuo A.D, Ansah C, Pearson D, Gertsch W, Cirello A, Amaral A, Spear J, Wright CW, Rynn C. (2017). Identification of cryptolepine metabolites in rat and human hepatocytes and metabolism and pharmacokinetics of cryptolepine in Sprague Dawley rats. BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology 18:84
- Forkuo A.D, Ansah C, Mensah K.B, Annan K, Gyan B, Theron A, Mancama D and Wright CW. (2017) In vitro anti?malarial interaction and gametocytocidal activity of cryptolepine. Malar J. 16:496
- Forkuo A.D, Ansah C, Mensah K.B, Boampong J.N, Ameyaw E.O, Gyan B.A, Arku A.T, Ofori M.F. Synergistic anti-malarial action of cryptolepine and artemisinins. Mal J. 2016 15:89 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-016-1137-5
- KUTSIENU, L.E., ANSAH, C., ADINORTEY, M.B. (2017) Toxicological evaluation and protective effect of the ethanolic extract of Launaea taraxacifoliaon gentamicin-induced renal damage. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 7(7): 640-646
- ANSAH, C., ADINORTEY, M.B., ASIEDU-LARBI, J., ABOAGYE, B., ASANTE, D., NYARKO, A.K. (2016) In vivo assessment of the toxic potential of Dissotis rotundifolia whole plant extract in Sprague-Dawley Rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 6(7): 930-935
- ANSAH, C., MOOMIN, A., MENSAH, K , B. (2016). Terminalia ivorensis A. Chev. ethanolic stem bark extract protects against Gentamicin-induced Renal and Hepatic damage in Rats. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 6(4): 175-182
- MENSAH, K.B., ANSAH, C. (2016) Irrational Antibiotic use and the risk of diabetes in Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal 50(2): 107-114
- FORKUO, A.D., ANSAH, C., MENSAH, K.B., BOAMPONG, J.N., AMEYAW, E.O., GYAN, B.A., ANDREA TWUMWAA ARKU, A,T., OFORI, M.F. (2016) . Synergistic antimalarial action of cryptolepine with the artemisinins. Malarial Journal 15: 89
- ANSAH, C., APPIAH, J.A., MENSAH, K.B., MANTE, P.K. (2016). Aqueous leaf extract of Carica papaya (Caricaceae) Linn. causes liver injury and reduced fertility in rats. International Journal Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 8(2): 261-265
- OTOO, L.F., KOFFUOR, G.A., ANSAH, C., MENSAH, K.B., BENNEH, C., BEN,I.O. (2015). Effect of an ethanolic seed extract of Picralima nitida ([Stapf] Th. and H. Duarand) on reproductive abilities and developmental indices in rodents for use. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, 5(4): 293-301
- OTOO, L.F., KOFFUOR, G.A., ANSAH, C., MENSAH, K.B., BENNEH, C., BEN, I.O. (2015) Assessment of an ethanolic seed extract of Picralima nitida ([Stapf] Th.and H. Duarand) on reproductive hormones and its safety for use. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology, 4(4): 293-301
- MENSAH, K. B., ANSAH, C. (2014). The Antimalarial Herbal Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schltr is antiandrogenic. International Journal of Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 4(1): 6-11
- ANSAH, C., DADZEASAH, E.P., ASIAMAH, E. (2013). Aqueous Extract of Spathodea campanulata (P. Beauv) Modulates Carbon tetrachloride Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats.American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 8(1): 39-50
- ANSAH, C., MENSAH, K.B (2012). Aqueous Root extract of the Anti-malarial Herbal Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl) Schltr Inhibits ovulation in Rabbits. British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 3(5): 240-244
- DADZEASAH, E. P., ANSAH, C. (2013). Spathodea campanulata Attenuates Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatic Injury in Mice. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, 5(4): 158 – 164
- ADINORTEY, M. B; ANSAH, C., GALYUON, I., NYARKO, A. (2013). In vivo Models Used for the Evaluation of Potential Antigastroduodenal Ulcer Agents. Ulcers, 2013: 1-12
- ANSAH, C., MENSAH, K.B. (2013). A review of the Anticancer Potential of the Antimalarial Herbal Cryptolepis sanguinolenta and its Major Alkaloid cryptolepine. Ghana Medical Journal, 47(3): 137-147.
- MENSAH, K.B., ANSAH, C. (2013). Aqueous Root Extract of the Antimalarial Herbal Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schltr Delays the Development of Physical Landmarks and Sensorimotor Systems in Mice. International Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences and Research 4(4): 1000 – 1006.
- DADZEASAH, P.A., ANSAH, C., ASIAMAH, E.A. (2012). Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Stem Bark Exract of Spathodea campanulata. The Global Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1(5): 1076 – 1090.
- AINOOSON, G.K., OWUSU, G., WOODE, E., ANSAH, C., ANNAN, K. (2012). Trichilia monadelpha bark extracts inhibit carrageenan-induced foot-oedema in the7-day old chick and the oedema associated with adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 9(1): 816.
- ANSAH, C., OPPONG, E., 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
- DANQUAH, C.A., WOODE, E., BOAKYE-GYASI, E., DUWIEJUA, M. AND ANSAH, C. (2011). Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of an ethanolic extract of Capparis erythrocarpos isert roots. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants. 5(2): 158-168.
- WOODE, E., BOAKYE-GYASI, E., AMIDU, N., ANSAH C. AND DUWIEJUA, M. (2010). Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Effects of a Leaf Extract of Palisota hirsuta K. Schum. (Commelinaceae) in Mice. International Journal of Pharmacology 6(1): 1-17
- ANSAH, C., MENSAH, K.B., WOODE, E., DUWIEJUA, M. (2010). Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta in mice. Research Journal of Pharmacology 4 (1): 9-14.
- ANSAH, C., GOODERHAM, N.J. (2009). Cryptolepine Provokes Changes in the Expression of Cell Cycle Proteins in Growing Cells. American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 4(4): 177-185
- ANSAH, C., OTSYINA, H.R., DUWIEJUA, M., WOODE, E., ABOAGYE, F.A., ANING, K.G. (2009). Toxicological Assessment of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta for possible use in Veterinary Medicine. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health. 1(1): 011-016.
- ANSAH, C., OPPONG, E., WOODE, E., DUWIEJUA, M. (2009). Toxicity Studies on Achornea cordifolia leaf extract in mice. Journal of Science and Technology. 29(1): 8-16.
- WOODE, E., AMOATENG, P., ANSAH, C., DUWIEJUA, M. (2009). Anti-nociceptive Effects of an Ethanolic Extract of the Whole Plant of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn in Mice: Involvement of Adenosinergic Mechanisms. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 4(1): 17-29)
- GYAPONG, R.N.K., DUWIEJUA, M., BIO, F.Y., WOODE, E., ANSAH, C.,OWUSU-DAAKU, F.T., BUABENG, K.O. (2009). Characterization and Treatment of Severe Malaria in Hospitalized Children at a Ghanaian District Hospital. The Open Tropical Medicine Journal. 2: 39-44.
- WOODE, E., AMIDU, N., OWIREDU, W.K.B.A., BOAKYE-GYASI, E., ANSAH, C., DUWIEJUA, M. (2009). Antidepressant-like Effects of an Ethanolic extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum Pierre Roots in Mice. International Journal of Pharmacology. 5 (1): 22-29
- WOODE, E., BOAKYE-GYASI, E., AINOOSON, G.K., ANSAH, C., DUWIEJUA, M. (2009). Antinociceptive Effects and Mechanism of Palisota hirsuta K. Schum Leaf Extract in Murine Models. International Journal of Pharmacology. 5(2), 101-113.
- BOAKYE-GYASI, E., WOODE, E., AINOOSON, G.K., OBIRI, D.D., ANSAH, C., DUWIEJUA, M., DONKOH, A. (2008). Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of an ethanolic extract of Palisota hirsuta K. Schum roots. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2(9): 191-199.
- BAYOR, M.T., ANSAH, C., DUWIEJUA, M., ABAITEY, A.K. (2008). Alchornea cordifolia (Eurphobiaceae), the major constituent of antiasthmatic herbal formulations in Ghana, Stimulates β-adrenoceptors. Journal of the Ghana Science Association 10(2): 1-11.
- OTSYINA, H.R., ANSAH, C., DUWIEJUA, M., WOODE, E., ABOAGYE, F.A., ANING, K.G. (2008). Acute and subacute toxicity studies of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Momordica charantia (Linn) for animal use in Ghana. Journal of the Ghana Science Association 10 (1): 59-78.
- WOODE, E., AINOOSON, G.K., BOAKYE-GYASI, E., ANSAH, C., OBIRI, D.D., KOFFOUR, G.A., MENSAH, A.Y., DUWIEJUA, M. (2008). Anti-arthritic and antioxidant properties of the ethanolic stem bark extract of Newbouldia laevis (P. Beauv.) Seaman ex Bureau (Bignoniaceae). Journal of Medicinal Plant Research 2(8): 180-188.
- ANSAH, C., MFOAFO, E.A.A., WOODE, E., DUWIEJUA, M. (2008). Anxiogenic Effects of an Aqueous Crude Extract of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Periplocaceae) in Mice. International Journal of Pharmacology. 4(1): 20-26
- ANSAH, C., ZHU, H., GOODERHAM, N.J. (2008). The Mechanism of Cryptolepine-induced Cell Death. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 3(4): 291-301.
- ANSAH, C., MFOAFO, E.A., WOODE, E., OPOKU-OKRAH, C., OWIREDU,W.K.B.A., DUWIEJUA, M. (2008). Toxicological Evaluation of the Anti-Malarial Herb Cryptolepis sanguinolenta in Rodents. Journal of Pharmacology & Toxicology. 3(5): 335-343.
- WOODE, E., AMISSAH, F., DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH, C., FLEISCHER, T.C., SAWER, I.K (2008). Effects of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Taub.) fruit extract on Some Isolated Tissues: Possible Mechanism(s) of Antihypertensive Action. Journal of Science and Technology 28(1): 23-34
- WOODE, E., ANSAH, C., AINOOSON, G.K., ABOTSI, W.M.K., MENSAH, A.Y., DUWIEJUA, M. (2007). Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of the root extract of Carissa edulis (Forsk.) Vahl (Apocynaceae). Journal of Science and Technology. 27(3): 5-15.
- DUWIEJUA, M., PANYIN, A.B., WEREMFO, A., WOODE, E., ANSAH, C. (2007). Antinociceptive activity of the ethanolic extract of the root bark of Cassia sieberiana (Fam. Caesalpinaceae). Journal of Pharmacy and Bioresources. 4 (1):1-10
- WOODE, E., OBIRI, D.D., ANSAH C., DUWIEJUA, M., KUFFUOR, G.A (2006). Total alkaloidal extract of Picralima nitida (Fam. Apocynaceae) seeds has antiinflammatory actions. Journal of the Ghana Science Association. 8 (1): 70-78
- NSIAH, K., TERLABI, E.O., WOODE, E., OBIRI, D.D., ANSAH, C.,DUWIEJUA, M. (2006).Toxicological assessment of Parquetina nigrescens in rats. Journal of Science and Technology, 26 (3): 24-31
- ZHU, H., SMITH, C., ANSAH, C., GOODERHAM, N.J (2005). Responses of genes involved in cell cycle control to diverse DNA damaging chemicals in human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells. Cancer cell International, 5 (28): 1-13
- ANSAH, C & GOODERHAM, N.J. (2005). Reactive oxygen species is associated with cryptolepine cytotoxicity. Journal of Science & Technology, 25 (1): 1-10
- ANSAH, C., KHAN, A., GOODERHAM, N.J (2005). In vitro genotoxicity of the West African anti-malarial herbal Cryptolepis sanguinolenta and its major alkaloid cryptolepine. Toxicology 208 (1):141-147.
- ANSAH, C & GOODERHAM N.J. (2002). The popular herbal anti-malarial extract of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, is potently cytotoxic. Toxicological Sciences. 70 (2): 245-251.
- DONKOR, F.A., ANSAH, C., RYNN, C., PEARSON, D., GERTSCH, W., (2015) In vitro metabolic profile of the antimalarial compound cryptolepine in human and rat. European Journal of Tropical Medicine and International health 20: S1
- ANSAH, C., MENSAH, K.B., WOODE, E. (2009). Herbal Medicines: are they absolutely safe? The case of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta on reproduction in mice. Proceedings of the 10th Commonwealth Pharmacists Association Scientific Conference, 3-7 August, 2009. National Theatre, Accra, Ghana.
- AMOFA, G., BART-PLANGE, C., ALLOTEY, K.N., SEBAYA, A., DODOO, A.O., APPIAH- DANQUAH, A., GYANSAH-LUTTERODT, M., DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH, C., DE SEVENE, E., ANDREWS, E., ANTWI, F., AFARI, E., OFORI-ADJEI, D. (2006). Pharmacovigilance of Antimalarials in Ghana-A primer for Health Care Professionals, First Edition, February 2006.
- DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH, C. (2006). Medical Aid: The role and limitations of the Pharmacist, Continuing education training for Pharmacists (2006)
- OHENE-ASABERE, ANSAH, C., WOODE, E., DODOO, A. N. O., DUWIEJUA, M. (2008). The attitudes of Final Year Pharmacy, Nursing and Social Science students in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi to Patients with HIV/AIDS. In: Proceedings of the National HIV/AIDS Research Conference (NHARCON), 3-5 March 2008, Accra, Ghana
- WOODE, E., DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH, C., KOFFUOR, G. A., OBIRI, D. D., AINOOSON, G K., NKUNU, M. AND BOAKYE-GYASI, E. (2006) Anti-inflammatory activity of Palisota hirsuta roots in carrageenan-induced oedema in chicks. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Meeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres)., Accra, Elmina, 1st-4th August, 2006, p 26
- WOODE, E., DUWIEJUA, M, ANSAH, C., KOFFUOR, G A., OBIRI, D. D., ARNISSAH, F. A. AND AINOOSON, G K. (2006). Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Newbouldia laevis stem bark extract. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Meeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres), Accra, Elmina, 1st-4th August, 2006, p 26.
- DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH C., WOODE E., OBIRI, D. D., ANTO, B. P AND KOFFOUR, G A. (2006). Concurrent administration of Picralima nitida extract with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents offers no additional analgesic and antiinflammatory benefits. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Meeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres)., Accra, Elmina, 1st-4th August, 2006, p 30
- DUWIEJUA, M., WOODE, E., ANSAH, C., OBIRI, D. D., ANTO, B. P., KOFFOUR, G. A (2006). Effect of Picralima nitida seed extracts on bradykinininduced hyperalgesia. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Meeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres)., Accra, Ghana,1-4 August, 2006, p 31
- WOODE, E., DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH, C., KOFFUOR, G A, OBIRI, D. D., AMIDU, N. (2006). Effect of Sphenocentrum jollyanurn in experimental mouse models of anxiety. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Meeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres)., Accra, Elmina, 1st-4th August, 2006, p 32
- WOODE, E., DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH, C., KOFFUOR, G.A., OBIRI, D. D., AND POKU, R. A. (2006). Anxiolytic effect of Ficus exasperata leaf extract in mice. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Meeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres)., Accra, Elmina,1st-4th August, 2006, p 32
- WOODE, E., ABAITEY, A. K., DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH, C., OBIRI, D. D., KOFFUOR, G A., FLEISCHER, T. C., SAWER, I. K., AMISSAH, F. (2006). Effect of alcoholic extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Taub) fruits on some smooth muscles. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Meeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres)., Elmina, Ghana, 1st-4th August, 2006, p 36
- WOODE, E., DUWIEJUA, M., ANSAH, C., KOFFUOR, G. A., OBIRI, D. D., MENSAH, A. Y. AND AINOOSON, G. K. (2006). Antioxidant properties of Newbouldia Iaevis stem bark extract. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Meeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres)., Elmina, Ghana, 1st-4th August, 2006, p 40
- KOFFUOR, G A., WOODE, E., OBIRI, D. D., ANSAH, C., DUWIEJUA, M., AMEDZRO, G, BAAH-FRIMPONG, S., ASARE-ADJEBENG, L., AMOATENG AND ANDEY T. A. (2006). The immunostimulatory and erythropoietic effects of an aqueous extract of the fruits of Solanum torvum. Proceedings of the 2nd ScientificMeeting Western Africa Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (Wannpres)., Accra, Elmina, 1st-4th August, 2006, p 43
- ANSAH C; GOODERHAM N. J. (2004) Cryptolepine induces G1 arrest and cytotoxicity in human hepatoma HepG2 cells. Toxicology. 194: 229-230
- ANSAH C; GOODERHAM N. J. (2004) The cell cycle effects of the cytotoxic antimalarial alkaloid cryptolepine is p53-dependent. Toxicology. 202: 67-67
- ANSAH, C., GOODERHAM, N.J (2004). The cell cycle effects of the cytotoxic alkaloid cryptolepine is p53-dependent. Proceedings of the 25th Anniversary/ Annual Congress of the British Toxicology Society, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, March 2004
- ANSAH, C & GOODERHAM, N.J (2003). Cryptolepine, the anti-malarial alkaloid induces G1-arrest and cytotocity in human hepatoma HepG2 cells. Proceedings of the British Toxicology Society Annual Congress, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, March 2003
- ANSAH, C & GOODERHAM, N.J (2003). The plant alkaloid cryptolepine induces G1-arrest and apoptotic cell death in human lymphoblastoid MCL-5 cells independent of metabolic activation. Proceedings of the 94th Annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research, Washington Convention Centre, Washington D.C, USA, Abstract No. 5531, July, 2003
- ANSAH, C & GOODERHAM, N.J (2002). The potential anti-cancer treatment, extract of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is potently cytotoxic yet poorly genotoxic. Oncologia 4: suppl. 1, 157.
- ANSAH, C & GOODERHAM, N.J (2001). The aqueous extract of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, a West African herbal medicine, is cytotoxic. Toxicology 168: 126127