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Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu

Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu

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ACSE
46 Publications
3 Editorial Roles
0 Projects

About

Professional Summary

Ojochenemi Yakubu currently works in the Department of Biochemistry, Federal University Wukari. Their current project is 'Bioassay-guided fractionation, Purification of active ingredients and Determination antioxidant, hepatoprotective and antidiabetic activities of some indigenous medicinal plants.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Nigeria, Nigeria Pharmacological Biochemistry | Completed: 2014
  • M.Sc. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria Biochemistry Toxicology | Completed: 2010
  • B.Sc. Kogi State University, Nigeria Biochemistry | Completed: 2006

Editorial Services

Editorial & Publishing Roles
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
Editorial Board Member
Jul 2019 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences.

Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Editorial Board Member
Jul 2019 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

American Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Editorial Board Member
Jul 2019 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for American Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Publications (46)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Chemo-profiling of aqueous extract of Nauclea latifolia using GC-MS
Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu, Isaac John Umaru, Francis Onakpa Atanu, Kenneth Chinekwu Ugwuoke, Bilyaminu Habibu
The Applied Biology & Chemistry Journal | Journal Article
10.52679/tabcj.2023.0009
Crossref
2023
Ethanol extract of senna occidentalis leaves may ameliorate haematological damages induced by diethylnitrosamine in wistar rats.
Yakubu, O.E., V.O. Nwaneri-Ch, P.N. Ibuzo, R.E. Yohanna and O.M. Aledu et al.,
J. Plant Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/jps.2020.33.38
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2020
Ameliorative effects of ethanol extract of ficus sur on diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatotoxicity in wistar rats.
Yakubu, O.E., E. Ojogbane, V.O. Nwaneri-Chidozie, P.N. Ibuzo, Ale, E. M. and S.S. Awudu,
Am. J. Biochem. Mol. Bio., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajbmb.2020.6.11
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2020
Isolation and characterization of chemical constituents, cytotoxicity, antibacterial and antioxidant activity of the isolates, crude extract from hornstedtia scyphifera var leaf.
John, U.I., A.U. Hauwa, Y. Ojochenemi and U.K. Isaac,
GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci., | Journal Article
10.30574/gscbps.2020.10.2.0027
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2020
Haematinic effects of ethanol extract of Ficus sur leaves on diethylnitrosamine-induced toxicity in wistar rats.
Yakubu, O.E., E. Ojogbane, M.S. Abu, C.O. Shaibu and W.E. Ayegba,
J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., | Journal Article
10.3923/jpt.2020.16.21
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2020
Effects of ethanolic leaf and stem-bark extracts of Adansonia digitata in alloxan-induced diabetic wistar rats.
Yakubu, O.E., C. Imo, C. Shaibu, J. Akighir and D.S. Ameh,
J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., | Journal Article
10.3923/jpt.2020.1.7
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2020
Aflatoxins and their effects on the biological system.
Yakubu, O.E., K.A. Arowora, C.O. Shaibu and I. Osagie,
Eur. J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2019
A review of impact of recurrent bush burning on the climate change paradigm: The Nigerian experience.
Otitoju, O., O.E. Yakubu, G.T.O. Otitoju and U.D. Okwara,
Int. J. Biol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2019
CD4, CD8 T-lymphocytes and WBC profiles during pregnancy among HIV-seronegative women in Wukari, North East, Nigeria.
Imarenezor, E.P.K., N.P. Ofiri , O.E. Yakubu, S.T.C. Brown, F.U. Ebuara and S. Sani,
FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2019
Antioxidant parameters and GC-MS phytochemical analysis of Hymenocardia acida stem bark ethanolic extract.
Yakubu, O.E., R.H.N. Boyi, C. Shaibu, M.A. Abah and J. Akighir,
Trends Appl. Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/tasr.2019.263.270
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2019
Chemical composition of baobab leaves and fractionation of its ethanolic extract using column chromatography.
Arowora, K.A., O.J. Yakubu, C. Shaibu, T.J. Iornenge and K.C. Ugwuoke,
Int. J. Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2019
Effects of ethanolic extracts of leaf, seed and fruit of Datura metel L. on kidney function of male albino rats.
Imo, C., K.A. Arowora, C.S. Ezeonu, O.E. Yakubu, C.D. Nwokwu, N.C. Azubuike and Y.G. Sallah,
J. Traditional Complement. Med., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.09.001
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2019
Determination of glycemic indices of flour and starch components of selected maize and millet cereal varieties in diabetic rats.
Mamma, E., M.H. Mayel and O.E. Yakubu,
Innovative J. Med. Health Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2018
Efficiency of chickweed (Stellaria citrifolia) isolated from primary school pupils in Wukari North East Nigeria on oral microflora.
Imarenezor, E.P.K., S.T.C. Brown, O.E. Yakubu, P.A. Egwaikhide, S.P. Malu and T.U. Joseph,
FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2018
Proximate, mineral and phytochemical composition of Piper guineense seeds and leaves.
Imo, C., O.E. Yakubu, N.G. Imo, I.S. Udegbunam, S.V. Tatah and O.J. Onukwugha,
J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/jbs.2018.329.337
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2018
Effectiveness of some selected toothpastes sold in wukari North East Nigeria on oral microflora.
Kenneth1, I.E.P., B.S.T. Cockeye, Y.O. Ejeh, E.P. Ajakaiye, M.S. Peter and J.T. Ugye,
Am. J. Chem. Mater. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2018
Fractionation and determination of antioxidant activities, of the leaves of Senna occidentalis ethanol extract.
Yakubu, O.E., O. Otitoju, E.P.K. Imarenezor, V.S. Tatah and H. Bilyaminu,
Open Sci. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2018
Chemical composition of Xylopia aethiopica fruits.
Imo, C., O.E. Yakubu, N.G. Imo, I.S. Udegbunam and O.J. Onukwugha,
Am. J. Physiol. Biochem. Pharmacol., | Journal Article
10.5455/ajpbp.20180521064020
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2018
Changes in haematological parameters arising from alloxan-induced diabetes in rats treated withethanol extract Senna occidentalis leaves.
Yakubu, O.E. and O.F.C. Nwodo,
Biochem. Mol. Biol., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2017
Phytochemical, anti-oxidant properties and lipid lowering effect of the aqueous extract of Dennettia tripetala fruits on Wistar rats.
Ojogbane, E., J.E. Olajide, O.E. Yakubu, D.A. Musa and P.I. Awodi,
FUW Trend Sci. Technol. J., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2017
Amelioration of some indices of diabetic complications using Senna occidentalis leaf extract in alloxan-induced diabetes in rats.
Yakubu, O.E.,
AASCIT J. Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2017
Biochemical changes in haematological and liver function parameters in intoxicated male albino rats treated with Hymenocardiaacida leaves ethanolic extract.
Yakubu, O.E., O. Olawale, K.A. Arowora and C. Imo,
Insights Biomed., | Journal Article
10.21767/2572-5610.100026
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2017
Spermatogenic and haematological effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of hymenocardia acida stem bark on aluminium-induced toxicity in male wistar rats.
Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo, C. Imo and H.A. Ogwoni,
Insights Biomed., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2017
Survey of hepatitis b and c among students of federal university wukari, taraba state, Nigeria.
Imarenezor, E.P.K., S.T.C. Brown, O.E. Yakubu and D.C. Soken,
Int. Res. J. Med. Med. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2016
Interleukin (il)-10 and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (Tnf –α) profiles of individuals with chistosoma haematobium infection in ewan community, edo state, Nigeria.
Imarenezor, E.P.K, O.P.G. Nmorsi, S.T.C. Brown, O.E. Yakubu and O.A. Abhadionmhen,
FUW Trend Sci. Technol. J., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2016
Total antioxidant capacity, phenolic and flavonoids contents of partially purified aqueous extract of Vitex doniana leaves.
Yakubu, O.E., E.P.K. Imarenezor and S.M.C. Udeh,
FUW Trend Sci. Technol. J., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2016
Nephroprotective effects of leaves of Vitex doniana aqueous extract on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo and E.P.K. Imarenezor,
FUW Trend Sci. Technol. J., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2016
The effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Vitex doniana leaf on postprandial blood sugar concentration in wister rats.
Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo, S.M.C. Udeh and M. Abdulrahman,
Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/12893
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2016
Effects of Vitex doniana leaf extract on aluminium-induced toxicity in male albino Wistar rats.
Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo, C. Imo, M. Abdulrahaman and L.B. Uyeh,
J. Applied Biol. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.7324/JABB.2016.40506
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2016
Modulation of some biochemical complications arising from alloxan-induced diabetic conditions in rats treated with Senna occidentalis leaf extract.
Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo, C. Imo, S.M.C. Udeh, M. Abdulrahaman and M.O. Ogri,
J. Applied Biol. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.7324/JABB.2016.40405
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2016
Proximate composition, anti-inflammatory and effects of aqueous extracts of Dennettiatripetala fruit on indomethacine and ethanol induced ulcer in albino rats.
Ojogbane, E.B., J.E. Olajide, O.E. Yakubu, A.D. Musa and P.I. Awodi,
FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2016
Antioxidant capacity and phytochemical content of Cyphostemma glaucophilla aqueous leaf extract.
Ojogbane., E., O.F.C. Nwodo, O.E. Yakubu and O. Abbah,
Int. J. Pharma Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2015
Histopathological examination and changes in serum electrolytes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats owing to treatment with ethanol extract of Vitex doniana leaves.
Yakubu, O.E. and O.F.C. Nwodo,
Int. J. Pharma Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2015
Fractionation and determination of total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic and total flavonoids contents of aqueous, ethanol and n-hexane extracts of Vitex doniana leaves.
Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo, P.E. Joshua, M.N. Ugwu, A.D. Odu and F. Okwo,
Afr. J. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.5897/AJB2013.13225
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2014
Anti-microbial studies and the effect of the aqueous extract of Cyphostemma glaucophilla leaves on the oncentration of total plasma proteins and albumin in corn-meal induced kwashiorkor rats.
Ojogbane, E., O.F.C. Nwodo, J. Omale and O.E. Yakubu,
Biolife, | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2014
Lipid profile status of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats treated with ethanol, N-hexane and aqueous extracts of Vitex Doniana leaves.
Nwaneri-Chidozie, V.O., O.E. Yakubu, J.O. Sidikat, P. Phebe and K.C. Lele,
Res. J. Pharm., Biol. Chem. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2014
Effect of methanolic extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schum and Thonn) Taub leaves on hyperglycemia and indices of diabetic complications in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Atawodi, S.E.O., O.E. Yakubu, M.L. Liman and D.U. Iliemene,
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., | Journal Article
10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C73
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2014
Comparative antioxidant and hypoglycaemic effects of aqueous, ethanol and n-hexane extracts of leaf of Vitex doniana on streptozotocin-induced diabetes in albino rats.
Yakubu, O.E., E. Ojogbane, O.F.C. Nwodo, V.O. Nwaneri-Chidozie and K. Dasofunjo,
Afr. J. Biotech., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2013
Hepactoprotective effect of Piliostigma thonningii leaves on male wistar albino rats.
Dasofunjo, K., O.F.C. Nwodo, O.E. Yakubu, R. Ejoba and R.U. Ukpanukpong et al.,
Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2013
Toxicological implication of ethanol leaf extract of Piliostigma thonningii on renal function indices of male wistar albino rats.
Dasofunjo, K., O.F.C. Nwodo, O.E. Yakubu, R. Ejoba and R.U. Ukpanukpong et al.,
Eur. J. Exp. Biol., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2013
Study of lipid profile and lipid peroxide in diabet es mellitus treated with Vitex doniana ethanol leaf extract.
Yakubu, O.E., E. Ojogbane, O.F.C. Nwodo, V.O. Nwaneri-Chidozie and M.N. Ugwu,
Eur. J. Exp. Bio., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2013
Effect of Vitexdoniana ethanol leaf extract on renal function in diabetic rats.
Yakubu, O.E., E. Ojogbane, O.F.C. Nwodo, V.O. Nwaneri-Chidozie and K. Dasofunjo,
Euro. J. Exp. Bio., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2013
Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Parinari curatellifolia root.
Atawodi, S.E., O.E. Yakubu and I.A. Umar,
Int. J. Agric. Biol., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2013
Antioxidant Status and Organ Function in Sreptozotocin- induced Diabetic Rats Treated with Aqueous, Methanolic and Petroleum Ether Extracts of Ocinum basilicum Leaf.
Ugwu, M.N., I.A. Umar, A.B. Utu-Baku, K. Dasofunjo, R.U. Ukpanukpong, O.E. Yakubu and A.O. Okafor,
J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., | Journal Article
10.7324/JAPS.2013.34.S14
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2013
Amelioration of lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress in hepatocytes of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats treated with aqueous extract of Vitex doniana leaves.
Yakubu, O.E., O.F. Nwodo, V.O. Nwaneri-Chidozie and E. Ojogbane,
Int. J. Basic Applied Chem. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2012
Acute toxicity and antioxidant activity of Parinari curatellifollia root methanolic extract in carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity in wistar rats.
Yakubu, O.E., S.E. Atawodi, E. Ojogbane and V.O. Nwaneri-Chidozie,
Int J. Basic Appl. Chem. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojochenemi Ejeh Yakubu
2012