Philomena Entsie
25 Publications19 Research Themes20 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
This researcher has significantly contributed to medical and biological research across diverse areas, including immune signaling pathways such as P2Y12 receptors, their role in immune response studies, effects of purinergic blockers on sepsis, environmental health risks from heavy metals, medication adherence in chronic diseases, polyphenolic properties in plant cell walls, traditional herbal medicine applications, and innovative approaches to kidney disease management.
Faculty Biography
Miss Philomena Entsie is a Faculty member at the Department of Herbal Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, KNUST. She loves to inspire and impact her knowledge and experiences gained to others. Miss Entsie is committed to mentoring the younger generation.
Key Research Themes (19)
Life Sciences
Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
Life Sciences
Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research
Health Sciences
Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
Life Sciences
Cassava research and cyanide
Health Sciences
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Health Sciences
COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
Health Sciences
Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
Life Sciences
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Health Sciences
Heart Failure Treatment and Management
Physical Sciences
Heavy metals in environment
Life Sciences
Immune cells in cancer
Health Sciences
Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
Health Sciences
Liver Disease and Transplantation
Health Sciences
Medication Adherence and Compliance
Life Sciences
Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
Life Sciences
Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
Life Sciences
Proteins in Food Systems
Life Sciences
Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae
Health Sciences
Wound Healing and Treatments
Publications (25)
Co-treatment of ticagrelor and anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in tumor-associated macrophages reduces pancreatic cancer cell growth and migration through the TGF-β1/Smad2 pathway
Open AccessP2Y<sub>12</sub>activation in the spleen during sepsis
Blockade of purinergic receptors P2Y<sub>1</sub>or P2Y<sub>12</sub>prevents intestinal barrier damage and platelet sequestration in intra-abdominal sepsis in female mice
Sex-specific activation of platelet purinergic signaling is key in local cytokine release and phagocytosis in the peritoneal cavity in intra-abdominal sepsis
Open AccessTargeting purinergic signaling in platelets ameliorates the bacterial burden and reduces the cytokine storm in the peritoneal cavity during intra-abdominal sepsis
A role for platelets in metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages
Open AccessEvaluation of the microbial quality of commercial liquid herbal preparations on the Ghanaian market
Open AccessPlatelet P2Y<sub>12</sub> signalling pathway in the dysregulated immune response during sepsis
Open AccessBlocking purinergic signaling alters platelet and macrophage crosstalk and phagocytic ability in the peritoneal cavity during intra-abdominal sepsis
The Signaling Pathway of the ADP Receptor P2Y12 in the Immune System: Recent Discoveries and New Challenges
Open AccessSex-related differences in the response of anti-platelet drug therapies targeting purinergic signaling pathways in sepsis
Open AccessInvestigation of the physicochemical properties of freeze-dried fruit pulp of Telfairia occidentalis and its potential use as suspending agent
Open AccessPharmaceutical Assessment of Melia azedarach Gum as a Binder and Disintegrant in Immediate-Release Tablets
Open AccessPharmaceutical Applications of Glucose Syrup from High Quality Cassava Flour in Oral Liquid Formulations
Open AccessFormulation and Pharmaceutical Assessment of Annona muricata Oral Capsules and Suspension as Antidiarrhea Dosage Forms
Open AccessEvaluation of the binding and disintegrating properties of gum obtained from the stem bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Open AccessAntimicrobial, antioxidant and wound healing activities of methanol leaf extract of Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baill.
Open AccessHealth risk assessment of trace metals in selected food crops at Abuakwa South Municipal, Ghana
Wound Management Property of a Hydroethanolic Leaf Extract of Cnestis ferruginea DC
Open AccessFormulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules from Liquid Herbal Antimalarials Marketed in Ghana
Open AccessPectin from Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Has Potential as a Drug Release Modifier in Matrix Tablets
Open AccessUtilization of Pectin from Okra as Binding Agent in Immediate Release Tablets
Open AccessThe Role of the Patient Information Leaflet in Patients’Medication Therapy: A Case Study within the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana
Open AccessPatients’ belief and adherence to their medication therapy in the Bawku municipality
Open AccessAcademic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Herbal Medicine
Total Publications25
Research Themes19
Open Access Papers20
Department of Herbal Medicine
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology