Dr. Robert A. Ngala
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Dr. Robert A. Ngala

Associate Professor
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Life Science
62%
Biochemistry
90%
Clinical Pharmacology
75%
Pharmacy
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
0
Articles
21
Abstracts
4

Selected Publications

  1. Harley, B.K., R.A. Dickson, I.K. Amponsah, R.A. Ngala, D. Berkoh and T.C. Fleischer, 2020. Antidiabetic effect of Chrysophyllum albidum is mediated by enzyme inhibition and enhancement of glucose uptake via 3T3-L1 adipocytes and C2C12 myotubes. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., 10: 387-396.
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  2. Bawah, A.T., R.A. Ngala, H. Alidu, M.M. Seini, J.D.K. Wumbee and F.A. Yeboah, 2019. Gestational diabetes mellitus and obstetric outcomes in a Ghanaian community. Pan Afr Med J., Vol. 32. 10.11604/pamj.2019.32.94.17334.
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  3. Bawah, A.T., A. Abaka-Yawson, M.M. Seini, F.A. Yeboah and R. Amadu Ngala, 2019. Prevalence of diabetes among homeless and slum dwellers in Accra, Ghana: a survey study. BMC Res. Notes, Vol. 12. 10.1186/s13104-019-4613-5.
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  4. Ngala, R.A., M.A. Awe and P. Nsiah, 2018. The effects of plasma chromium on lipid profile, glucose metabolism and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus. A case - control study. PLoS ONE, Vol. 13. 10.1371/journal.pone.0197977.
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  5. Bawah, A.T., R.A. Ngala, M.M. Seini, F.A. Ussher, H. Alidu, J.D.K. Wumbee and F.A. Yeboah, 2018. Gestational diabetes mellitus and obstetric outcomes in a Ghanaian community. Int. J. Reprod. Contracept Obstet. Gynecol., Vol. 8. 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20185424.
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  6. Ngala, R.A., L.A. Fondjo, P. Gmagna, F.N. Ghartey and M.A. Awe, 2017. Placental peptides metabolism and maternal factors as predictors of risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women. A case-control study. PLoS ONE, Vol. 12. 10.1371/journal.pone.0181613.
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  7. Dickson, R.A., B.K. Harley, D. Berkoh, R.A. Ngala, N.A. Titiloye and T.C. Fleischer, 2017. Antidiabetic and haematological effect of Myrianthus arboreus P. beauv. stem bark extract in streptozotocin – induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 7: 4812-4826.
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  8. Asiedu, B., Y. Anang, A. Nyarko, D.A. Doku and B.Y. Amoah et al., 2017. The role of sex steroid hormones in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Aging Male, 20: 17-22.
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  9. Asare, G.A., R.A. Ngala, D. Afriyie, S. Adjei and A. Nyarko et al., 2017. Calcium - Magnesium imbalance implicated in benign prostatic hyperplasia and restoration by a phytotherapeutic drug – Croton membranaceus Müll.Arg. BMC Complementary Med. Ther., Vol. 17. 10.1186/s12906-017-1663-x.
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  10. Santa, S., B. Asiedu, R. Ngala, J. Adjei, M. Anyorikeya, B. Amoah and G. Asare, 2016. Chronic use of hormonal contraceptives and its impact on cardiovascular risk. British J. Med. Med. Res., Vol. 17. 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26391.
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  11. Ngala, R.A., I. Ampong, S.A. Sakyi and E.O. Anto, 2016. Effect of dietary vegetable oil consumption on blood glucose levels, lipid profile and weight in diabetic mice: An experimental case-control study. BMC Nutr., Vol. 2. 10.1186/s40795-016-0053-y.
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  12. Ngala, R.A., F.A. Yeboah, A.T. Bawah, H. Alidu and M.M. Seini, 2016. Maternal adiposity and serum visfatin levels during first trimester among pregnant women with preeclampsia. Int. J. Adv. Res., 4: 960-966.
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  13. Ngala, R.A., M.B. Yakass, K. Bedu-Addo and E.K. Hiadzi, 2015. Effect of basal gonadotropins, prolactin and anthropometry as predictive markers of ovarian response in patients seeking assisted reproduction. Trends Med. Res., 10: 75-86.
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  14. Ngala, R.A., M.A. Akilla, E.D. Doodaah, 2015. Are the thigh circumference, waist-to-thigh circumference ratio and serum creatinine better markers of type ii diabetes than the body mass index? Trends Med. Res., 10: 26-36.
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  15. Ngala, R.A., M.S. Zaibi, K. Langlands, C.J. Stocker, J.R.S. Arch and M.A. Cawthorne, 2014. Stimulation of glucose uptake in murine soleus muscle and adipocytes by 5-(4-phenoxybutoxy)psoralen (PAP-1) may be mediated by Kv1.5 rather than Kv1.3. PeerJ., Vol. 2. 10.7717/peerj.614.
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  16. Ngala, R.A., M.S. Zaibi, K. Langlands, C.J. Stocker, J.R.S. Arch and M.A. Cawthorne, 2014. Stimulation of glucose uptake in murine soleus muscle and adipocytes by 5-(4-phenoxybutoxy)psoralen (PAP-1) may be mediated by Kv1.5 rather than Kv1.3. Peer J., VOl. 7. .
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  17. Ngala, R.A. and K. Fianko, 2014. Effects of HIV infection and anti-retroviral therapy on cardiovascular risk factors. Trends Mol. Sci., 6: 1-12.
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  18. Ngala, R.A. and A.A. Asare, 2014. Influence of oxidative stress, skeletal muscle mass and obesity on type 2 diabetes mellitus among patients in kumasi metropolis. Trends Med. Res., 9: 107-115.
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  19. Asare, G.A., S. Santa, R.A. Ngala, B. Bsiedu, D. Afriyie and A.G.B. Amoah, 2014. Effect of hormonal contraceptives on lipid profile and the risk indices for cardiovascular disease in a ghanaian community. Int. J. Women's Health, 6: 597-603.
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  20. Ngala, R.A., O. Sadique and P.K. Gmagna, 2013. Effect of exercise on lipid profile and oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Am. J. Drug Discov. Dev., 3: 23-31.
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  21. Ngala, R.A., J.F. O'Dowd, C.J. Stocker, M.A. Cawthorne and J.R. Arch, 2013. β2-adrenoceptor agonists can both stimulate and inhibit glucose uptake in mouse soleus muscle through ligand-directed signalling. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch. Pharmacol., 386: 761-773.
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  22. Bellahcene, M., J.F. O'Dowd, E.T. Wargent, M.S. Zaibi and D.C. Hislop et al., 2013. Male mice that lack the G-protein-coupled receptor GPR41 have low energy expenditure and increased body fat content. Br. J. Nutr., 109: 1755-1764.
  23. Ngala, R.A., C.J. Stocker, A.G. Roy, D. Hislop and E. Wargent et al., 2011. A new, highly selective murine peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor δ agonist increases responsiveness to thermogenic stimuli and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle in obese mice. Diabetes Obes Metab., 13: 455-464.
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  24. Ngala, R.A., C. Stocker, J.R.S. Arch and M.A. Cawthorne, 2011. Is the combination of β3-AR agonist and PPAR agonists a better treatment of type II diabetes and obesity? J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 13: 20-29.
  25. Ngala, R.A., J.R.S. Arch and M.A. Cawthorne, 2010. Clenbuterol-stimulated glucose uptake activates both gs and gi pathways through β2-adrenoceptor in mouse isolated soleus muscle. J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 12: 110-117.
  26. Ngala, R.A., C. Stocker, M.V. Sennitt, E. Wargent, J.R.S. Arch and M.A. Cawthorne, 2010. The effects of ppar delta and alpha agonist on fatty acid and glucose metabolism in vivo and in mouse isolated soleus muscle. J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 12: 114-124.
  27. Robert, A.N., J. O'Dowd, S.J. Wang, C. Stocker, M.A. Cawthorne and J.R.S. Arch, 2009. β2-Adrenoceptors and non-β-adrenoceptors mediate effects of BRL37344 and clenbuterol on glucose uptake in soleus muscle: studies using knockout mice. Br. J. Pharmacol., 158: 1676-1682.
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  28. Ngala, R.A., C. Stocker, J.R.S. Arch and M.A. Cawthorne, 2009. β3-Adrenoceptor Mediates β3-Selective agonist-induced effects on energy expenditure, insulin secretion and food intake. J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 11: 116-127.
  29. Ngala, R.A., S.J. Wang, A. Agarawal, J. O'Down, C. Stocker, M.A. Cawthorne and J.R.S. Arch, 2008. Metabolic response to BRL-37344 and clenbuterol in soleus muscle and C2C12 cells via different atypical pharmacologies and β-adrenoceptor mechanism. Br. J. pharmacol., 155: 395-406.
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  30. Ngala, R.A., M.T. Frimpong, E.F. Laing, W.K.B.A. Owiredu, 2001. Lipid lowering among treated hypertensives in a Ghanaian population. J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 3: 56-60.
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  31. Frempong, M.T., R.A. Ngala and F.A. Yeboah, 2000. Electrolyte monitoring in management of essential hypertension. J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 2: 18-22.