Dr. Eghosa Edorisiagbon Iyare
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Dr. Eghosa Edorisiagbon Iyare

Professor
University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physiology (Reproduction) from University of Lagos, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Eghosa Edorisiagbon Iyare is currently working as a Professor of Physiology at University of Nigeria, Nigeria. He has obtained his Ph.D. in Physiology from University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. His main area of research interest focuses on developmental programming effects of use of herbal decoctions during pregnancy and lactation, effects of herbal decoctions in the management of malaria in pregnancy, and nutrition and developmental programming of offspring phenotype. He has supervised several MSc and Ph.D theses. He is a member of Physiological Society of Nigeria, American Physiological Society, The Physiological Society, UK, The Endocrine Society, Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Society, and American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. He has published over 50 research articles in journals, 2 books, 3 theses and projects contributed as author/co-author. He is Editor in Chief in Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Biosciences.

Area of Interest:

Medical Sciences
100%
Physiology
62%
Pathophysiology
90%
Medicinal Plants
75%
Reproductive Physiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
62
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Kelechi, A.K., M.G. Emuesiri, I. Cordilia, K. Nkiru and B.A. Benneth et al., 2020. Prenatal and early postnatal food restrictions cause changes in brain oxidative status and orexigenic/anorexigenic hormones in the offspring of rats: prevention by quercetin and kaempferol. Curr. Res. Pharmacol. Drug Discovery, 10.1016/j.crphar.2020.100005.
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  2. Katchy, A.N., C.O. Iyare, B.D. Adeniyi, V.O. Okonkwo, R.I. Odama, C.O. Ezeh and E.E. Iyare, 2020. Consumption of Gongronema latifolium aqueous leaf extract during lactation may improve metabolic homeostasis in young adult offspring. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 23: 1201-1209.
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  3. Emelike, C.U., U.S.B. Anyaehie, E.E. Iyare, C.A. Obike, C. Eleazu and C. Chukwu, 2020. Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies on Combretum dolichopetalum engl. & diels leaves. Slovenian Vet. Res., Vol. 57. 10.26873/svr-899-2020.
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  4. Okojie, A.K., K. Rauf and E. Iyare, 2019. The impact of plasmodium berghei exposure in-utero on neurobehavioral profile in mice. Basic Clin. Neurosci. J., 10: 99-108.
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  5. Famurewa, A.C., C.S. Ugwu-Ejezie, E.E. Iyare, A.M. Folawiyo, E.K. Maduagwuna and F.E. Ejezie, 2019. Hepatoprotective effect of polyphenols isolated from virgin coconut oil against sub-chronic cadmium hepatotoxicity in rats is associated with improvement in antioxidant defense system. Drug Chem. Toxicol., 10.1080/01480545.2019.1598428.
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  6. Ekanem, E.E., I.O. Cordilia, C.O. Ezeh, P.A. Okeke, N.A. Katchy, D.B. Adeniyi and I.E. Eghosa, 2019. Effect of consumption of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Azadirachta indica during pregnancy and lactation on body weight changes in rats. Eur. J. Med. Plants, 29: 1-10.
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  7. Ephraim, E.E., I. Aniema, E.O. Charles, O. Pamela, U. Jide, U. Princewill and I.E. Eghosa, 2018. Effect of consumption of hibiscus sabdariffa and Azadirachta inidca prenatally and postnatally on milk creamatocrit and early growth of offspring. Afr. J. Trad., Complementary Altern. Med., 15: 31-37.
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  8. Iyare, E., O. Ezeh, T. Nubila and A. Orizu, 2015. Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. consumption during pregnancy on biochemical parameters and litter birth weight in rats. Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med., 10.4314/AJTCAM.V12I5.12.
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  9. Olubobokun, T., E. Aluko, E. Iyare, U. Anyaehie, E. Olatunbosun and G. Aizenabor, 2014. Aqueous extract of Ipomoea batatas reduces food intake in male wistar rats: a pilot study. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 10.4103/2141-9248.139362.
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  10. Nwagha, U., T. Oguanuo, C. Okereke, T. Oluboboku and C. Onyedum et al., 2014. Forced expiratory volume in 6 s (FEV6) and FEV1/FEV6values as a viable alternative for forced vital capacity (FVC) and FEV1/FVC values during pregnancy in South East Nigeria: A preliminary study Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 10.4103/2141-9248.139294.
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  11. Nubila, T., E.O. Ukaejiofo, S.O. Ike, E.N. Shu and N.I. Nubila et al., 2014. Predisposing factors associated with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes among adults in a diabetic clinic, Enugu State, Nigeria. Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg., 108: 206-212.
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  12. Anyaehie, U.B., T. Okeke, U. Nwagha, I. Orizu, E. Iyare, C. Dim and C. Okafor, 2014. Impact of some low-cost interventions on students' performance in a Nigerian medical school. Nig. J. Clin. Pract., 17: 555-558.
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  13. Thomas, N., U.O. Ernest, N.I. Nkoyo, S.N. Elvis and O.U. Chukwubuzor et al., 2013. Effects of methanolic seed extract of Telfairia occidentalis on blood coagulation in Albino rats. Niger. J. Exp. Clin. Biosci., 1: 10-13.
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  14. Thomas, N., U.E. Okem, N.N. Imelda, I.E. Eghosa and C.C. Pascal et al., 2013. Methanolic crude leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum reverses phenylhydrazine-induced anemia in albino wistar rats. Niger. J. Exp. Clin. Biosci., 1: 23-27.
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  15. Soronnadi, C.N., B.U. Anyehie, E.E. Iyare, E.E. Neboh and C.N.C. Odiegwu et al., 2013. Oral supplementation of vitamin C reverses haemostatic dysfunction in chronic smokers. Biomed. Res., 24: 458-462.
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  16. Okereke, C.E., U.B. Anyaehie, C.C. Dim, E.E. Iyare and U.I. Nwagha, 2013. Evaluation of some anthropometric indices for the diagnosis of obesity in pregnancy in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study. Afr. Health Sci., 13: 1034-1040.
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  17. Nwagha, U.I., E.E. Iyare, S.O. Ogbodo, P.U. Agu and T.H. Olubobokun et al., 2013. Parity-related changes in body weight may influence the zinc and copper status of urban pregnant women: A report from south eastern Nigeria. J. Basic Clin. Reprod. Sci., 2: 32-37.
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  18. Nubila, T., E.O. Ukaejiofo, N.I. Nubila, E.E. Iyare and E.N. Shu et al., 2013. Subacute effects of methanolic crude leaf extract of Gnetum africanum on the haematological profile in albino Wistar rats. Int. J. Med. Arom. Plants, 3: 220-225.
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  19. Nubila, T., E.O. Ukaejiofo, N.I. Nubila, C.N. Okwuosa and C.P. Chijioke et al., 2013. Sub-acute effects of crude methanolic leaf extract of Mucuna flagellipes (Vogel ex Hook) on haematological profile and haematinic activities in albino wistar rats. Int. J. Med. Arom. Plants, 3: 452-458.
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  20. Iyidobi, E.C., U.S. Anyaehie, J.C. Igweh and E.E. Iyare, 2013. Leukocyte profile of adult Nigerian subjects with acute musculoskeletal trauma. Niger. J. Med., 22: 32-36.
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  21. Helen, O.T., A.E. Olusola, E.I. Eghosa, A.U. Bond and A.D. Ezekiel, 2013. Ipomoea batatas L. extract reduces food intake, fasting blood glucose levels and body weight. Eur. J. Med. Plants, 3: 530-539.
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  22. Helen, O.T., A.E. Olusola, E.I. Eghosa and A.U. Bond, 2013. Dioscorea alata L. reduces body weight by reducing food intake and fasting blood glucose level. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 3: 1871-1880.
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  23. Okeke, T.C., 2012. The effect of gravidity on anthropometric indices of pregnant women. Afr. J. Biomed. Res., 15: 165-170.
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  24. Nwagha, U.I., E.E. Iyare, F.E. Ejezie, S.O. Ogbodo and C.C. Dim et al., 2012. Parity related changes in obesity and some antioxidant vitamins in non-pregnant women of south-eastern Nigeria. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 15: 380-384.
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  25. Iyare, E.E. and O.A. Adegoke, 2011. Gestational outcome in rats that consumed aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa during pregnancy. Pak. J. Nutr., 10: 350-354.
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  26. Iyare, E.E. and O.A. Adegoke, 2011. Effect of lactational exposure to an aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa on body mass index at onset of puberty in female sprague - dawley rats. Pak. J. Nutr., 10: 360-364.
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  27. Nwagha, U.I., N. Okeji, O. Clems-Anunwa, F.E. Ejezie and T.U. Nwagha et al., 2010. The role of some micronutrients (eldervit) in the management of anaemic pregnant Nigerian women: A preliminary report. Trop. J. Obstetrics Gynaecol., 27: 34-39.
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  28. Iyare, E.E., O.A. Adegoke and U.I. Nwagha, 2010. Mechanism of the decreased food consumption and weight gain in rats following consumption of aqueous extract of the calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa during pregnancy. Asian Pacific J. Trop. Med., 3: 185-188.
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  29. Iyare, E.E., O.A. Adegoke and U.I. Nwagha, 2010. Mechanism of delayed puberty in rats whose mothers consumed Hibiscus sabdariffa during lactation. Pharm. Biol., 48: 1170-1176.
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  30. Nwagha, U.I., F.E. Ejezie and E.E. Iyare, 2009. Evaluation of serum uric acid levels in normal pregnant Nigerian women. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 12: 83-86.
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  31. Iyare, F.E., E.E. Iyare and O.A. Adegoke, 2009. Morphologic changes in the utero-ovarian tissues of the offspring of rats that consumed aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx during lactation. J. Exp. Clin. Anat., 8: 10-15.
  32. Iyare, E.E., 2009. Gastrointestinal Physiology. In: Fundamental Multiple Choice Questions in Medical Physiology with Answers and Comments, Nwagha, U.I. (Ed.). Chapter 6, Ezu Books Ltd., Enugu, Nigeria, pp: 83-104.
  33. Iyare, E.E. and U.I. Nwagha, 2009. Postweaning consumption of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa may predispose rats to obesity. Pak. J. Nutr., 8: 1760-1765.
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  34. Iyare, E.E. and U.I. Nwagha, 2009. Delayed puberty onset in rats that consumed aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa during the juvenile-pubertal period. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 12: 1505-1510.
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  35. Iyare, E.E. and O.A. Adegoke, 2008. Mechanism of the delayed puberty onset in offspring of rats that consumed aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa during pregnancy. Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 23: 71-77.
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  36. Iyare, E.E. and O.A. Adegoke, 2008. Maternal consumption of an aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa during lactation accelerates postnatal weight and delays onset of puberty in female offspring. Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 23: 89-94.
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  37. Iyare, E.E. and O.A. Adegoke, 2008. Body mass index at onset of puberty in rats exposed to aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa in utero. Afric. J. Biomed. Res., 11: 203-208.
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  38. Iyare, E.E. and F.E. Iyare, 2008. Effect of prenatal and postnatal exposure to an aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) on postnatal growth in sprague-dawley rats. Pak. J. Nutr., 7: 255-257.
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  39. Iyare, E.E. and A.O. Adegoke, 2008. Postnatal weight gain and onset of puberty in rats exposed to aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa in utero. Pak. J. Nutr., 7: 98-101.
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  40. Iyare, E.E. and F.E. Iyare, 2007. Maternal consumption of aqueous extract of hibiscus sabdariffa during pregnancy attenuates pregnancy weight gain and postpartum weight loss. Afr. J. Biomed. Res., 10: 257-261.
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  41. Iyare, E.E. and F.E. Iyare, 2006. The effect of an aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa on gestational weight gain, pregnancy outcome and postpartum weight retention in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Niger. J. Health Biomed. Sci., 5: 26-29.
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  42. Iyare, E.E. and F.E. Iyare, 2006. Lactational exposure to an aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Hs) accelerates offspring's early postnatal growth in sprague-dawley rats. J. Exp. Clin. Anat., 5: 6-9.
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  43. Iyare, E.E. and F.E. Iyare, 2006. Effect of in utero exposure to an aqueous extract of Hibiscus Sabdariffa on offspring's postnatal growth in sprague-dawley rats. Nig. J. Health Biomed. Sci., 5: 27-30.
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  44. Igweh, C., J.F. Udeh, U.I. Nwagha, D.C. Nwachukwu, I.A. Orizu, E.E. Iyare and M.L. Nweke, 2005. Experimental Physiology for Medical and Allied Students. Chenglo Press, Enugu, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-36988-O-X.
  45. Adegoke, O.A., E.E. Iyare and S.O. Gbenebitse, 2003. Fasting plasma glucose and cholesterol levels in pregnant Nigerian women. Nig. Postgraduate Med. J., 10: 32-36.
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  46. Adegoke, O. and E. Iyare, 1999. Metabolic action of sex steroids: The effects of testosterone and progestins on hepatic glycogen deposition. Niger. Q. J. Hosp. Med., 9: 71-73.
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