Full Names: Musbau Adewumi AKANJI Place & Date of Birth: Offa, Kwara State & 4th January, 1953 Current Addresses: Telephones: 08034725751; 08055933972 Marital Status: Married Number of Children (with Names & Ages): Nationality: Nigerian
VII. Institutions Attended (with dates) : 1.
( now Obafemi Awolowo University) VIII. Academic Qualifications (with dates):
3. B. Sc. (Hons), Second Class Upper Division, Jun. 1975
5. Ph. D. (Biochemistry) Aug. 1986 IX. Working Experience in the University System (giving names of Institution(s) and dates): A. Teaching
1. Lecturer I (Department of Biochemistry) University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Sept 1986 - Sept. 1988. 2. Senior Lecturer, (Department of Biochemistry) University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Oct. 1988 – Sept. 1990.
3. Reader, (Department of Biochemistry) University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Oct. 1990 – Sept. 1993. 4. Professor, (Department of Biochemistry) University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Oct, 1993 - to date. 5. Visiting Professor, (Department of Biochemistry) Ondo State University, (now Ekiti State University), Ado – Ekiti, Oct. 1995 – April 1997. 6. Visiting Professor, (Department of Medical Biochemistry), Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, April 2004 – Aug., 2005. 7.
Part- Time Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Kogi State University,
Part- Time Lecturer, Fountain University, Osogbo, Oct. 2008 – Sept. 2010.
Between 1986 and 2012, I have taught various Biochemistry courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate Levels B Research Major areas of Research:
Toxicology of chemical compounds including drugs
Postgraduate Project Supervision (i) Master’s Theses Supervised 1.
Saliu, NB (1990) Interaction of Kanamycin – an aminoglycocide antibiotic with
Olagoke, OA (1991) Mode of cellular toxicity of sodium metabisulphite in some
Ipinmoye, IT (1993) Protective role of selenium in metabisulphite- induced tissue
Abubakar, A (1997) Effect of Trypanosoma brucei infection on the lipid profile of
Yakubu, MT (1997) Effect of administration of α-tocopherol on some enzyme
activities in selected tissues of metabisulphite treated rats.
Olajide, JE (1998) Effect of administration of acetylsalicylic acid on some
enzyme activities in tissues of metabisulphite – treated rats.
Sanni, M (1998) Effect of chronic consumption of kaun on rat tissue cellular
Ibrahim, HI (1999) Mode of cellular toxicity of inorganic lead in selected tissues
Onyejekwe, FA (2000) Effect of sodium metabisulphite on the stability of rat
lysosomal membrane in vitro and in vivo.
Aladodo, RA (2002) Effect of prolonged consumption of metabisulphite on
phosphatase activities in some rat tissues.
Anifaloba, JN (2002) Effect of administration of chloramphenicol on some
Adesokan, AA (2004) Effect of administration of aqueous extract of
Enantia chloranta on some enzyme activities of selected rat tissue.
Nafiu, MO (2004) The mode of cellular toxicity of potassium bromate in some rat
Adesida, A (2005) Effect of administration of α- tocopherol on some enzyme
activities in potassium bromate- induced toxicity in selected rat tissues.
Folayan, AT (2005) Effect of administration of vitamin C on some enzyme
activities in potassium bromate- induced cellular damage in selected rat tissues.
Kazeem, MI (2006) Lipid and selected enzymes profile in rat tissues following
chronic administration of aqueous extract of Rauvolfia vomiforia root.
Ayorinde, BT (2007) Effect of chronic administration of aqueous extract of
Tapinanthus globiferus leaves on some tissue enzymes and serum lipids in albino rats.
Salau, AK (2008) Toxicological evaluation of aqueous extract of Crateva adansonii leaves in albino rats,
Ijaiya, KA (2009) Effect of chronic administration of kaun on some rat tissues
Ojewuyi, Y (2010) Assessment of erythrocyte as an osmometer
(ii) Doctoral Theses Supervised
1. Sodipo, OA (1989) A biochemical study of the endogenous saponin of Garcinia kola (Heckel). [with Prof. AA Odutuga]
2. Ekanem, JT (1993) Some biochemical and haematological changes induced by
Trypanosoma brucei brucei in rats. [with Prof. AA Odutuga]
3. Balogun, EA (1997) Comparative studies of some biochemical changes induced in Plasmodium infected mice treated with some anti- malaria drugs. [with Dr (Mrs) S. O. Malomo and Prof. AA Odutuga] 4 Saliu, NB (1999) Comparative studies on the mode of interaction of some anti-
hypertensive drugs with rat tissue cellular system. [with Prof. AA Odutuga]
5 Akintunde, EA (1999) Biochemical alterations on the erythrocyte and extra-
erythrocytic environment of Plasmodium falciparum- infected children.
6. Adanlawo, IG (2004) Toxicological studies on saponin extract from the fruits of Solanum anguivi Lam. 7. Oloyede, OI (2005) Hypoglycaemic potential and toxicological studies on aqueous extract of unripe pulp of Carica papaya in alloxan- induced diabetic rabbit. 8. Yakubu, MT (2006) Aphrodisiac potentials and toxicological evaluation of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) stem in male rats. [with Dr (Mrs) AT Oladiji] 9. Adesokan, AA (2008) Antimalarial activity of aqueous extract of stem bark of Enantia chlorantha andevaluation of its toxicological effectin experimental animals.
10. Adeyemi, OS (2011) Anti- trypanosomal activity and toxicological implications of
ethanolic extract of Psidium guajava leaves in Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats
11. Nafiu, MO (2011) Antimalarial activities and toxicity evaluation of aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchonii (Hook Ef. X. Planch) root in mice. 12. Oyewo, B (2012) Immunomodulatory activity and toxicological evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of Andrographis paniculata in rats. 13. Mordi, JC (2012) Effects of aqueous extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves on blood alcohol oxidokinetics and associated biochemical changes in rabbits. 14. Suleiman, FA (2012) In vitro and in vivo trypanocidal effect of selected iron chelators and genetically- induced repression of ribonucleotide reductase.
15. Kazeem, MI. (2012) Antidiabetic and toxicological effects of polyphenols from Zingiber officinale rhizome in streptozotocin- induced diabetic rats.
16. Olajide, JE. Studies on the mechanism of toxicity of bromate in rat tissue cellular system in vitro and in vivo. (awaiting University Senate approval) X. Membership of Learned Societies and Professional Bodies
Member, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Member, Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology.
Member, Local Society Initiative (on Issues in Science, Religion and
Fellow, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2009.
XI. Publications A. Edited Books 1. Abubakre, RD; Akanji, MA and Akanmidu, RA (1994) Readings in General Studies in Nigeria. University of Ilorin Library and Publication Committee, Ilorin, Nigeria. 300pgs. 2. Akanji, MA and Jolayemi, ET (2002) Leading Issues in General Studies: Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, General Studies Division, Ilorin, Nigeria. 248pgs.
3. Akanji, MA and Jolayemi, ET (2002) History and Philosophy of Science: General Studies Approach, University of Ilorin General Studies Division, Ilorin, Nigeria. 157pgs. 4. Dopamu, PA, Oyewole, SO, Akanmidu, RA, Akanji, MA, Ogunade, RO, Abubakre, RD, Oloyede, IO and Lawal, B (2003) African Culture, Modern Science and Religious Thought. African Centre for Religions and the Sciences, Ilorin, Nigeria. 693pgs. 5. Lasisi, RO and Akanji, MA (2009) History and Philosophy of Science in General Studies, The General Studies Division, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. 166pgs. B. Chapters in Books 6. Akanji, MA (1994) A reflection on the nature of scientific methods. In: Readings in General Studies in Nigeria. (Ed. RD Abubakre, MA Akanji and RA Akanmidu). Unilorin Library and Publications Committee, Ilorin, pp. 18 - 26.
7. Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2002) Philosophical problems and scientific explanations. In: History and Philosophy of Science: General Studies Approach. (Akanji, MA and Jolayemi, ET ed.) University of Ilorin Library and Publication Committee. pp 28 – 37. 8. Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2009) Philosophical problems and scientific explanations. In: History and Philosophy of Science in General Studies (Lasisi, RO and Akanji, MA ed) The
ersity of Ilorin, Ilorin, pp 23 – 32.
9. Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2009) Myths and facts about medicinal herbs. In: History and Philosophy of Science in General Studies (Lasisi, RO and Akanji, MA ed) The General Studies Division, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, pp 108 – 117. 10. Adeyemi, OS, Suleiman, FA and Akanji, MA (2012) Iron and nitric oxide in anemia of chronic disease (ACD). In: Anemia (Ed. DS Silverberg) InTech- Open Access Publisher, University Campus, STeP Ri, Rijeka, Croatia.Chapter 5, pp 63 – 74. C. Books and Monographs 11. Akanji, MA (2002) Eat and Die by Little. 61st University of Ilorin Inaugural Lecture, University of Ilorin Library and Publication Committee, Ilorin, Nigeria. 53pgs.
D. Journal Articles 12. Ngaha, EO and Akanji, MA (1982) Effect of chloroquine on the activity of rat kidney lysosome in vivo and in vitro.Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 73C, 109 - 113. 13. Akanji, MA (1982) Toxicity of a macrofilariacide to rat kidney tubular system: an in vitro study. Proceedings of First National Conference on Onchocerciasis, Kaduna, Nigeria, pp. 73-74.
14. Akanji, MA (1983) Effect of suramin on the stability of rat kidney lysosomal membrane in vitro. IRCS Medical Science 11, 693. 15. Akanji, MA and Ngaha, EO (1983) Urinary alkaline phosphatase levels during chronic chloroquine administration in rats. IRCS Medical Science 11, 849 - 850.
16. Akanji, MA (1984) Labilising effect of suramin on rat kidney lysosomes in vivo. Toxicology Le tters 23, 273 - 277.
17. Akanji, MA (1985) Effect of pentamidine on the urinary excretion of some lysosomal enzymes in rats. IRCS Medical Science 13, 277 - 278.
18. Akanji, MA (1985) Free fatty acid levels in rats experimentally infected with Trypansoma brucei brucei. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry 2, 108 - 110 19. Akanji, MA and Onyekwelu, NA (1985) Effect of repeated administration on alkaline IRCS Medical Science 13, 710.
20. Akanji, MA and Kalu, AU (1986) The effect of Trypansoma vivax infection on serum free fatty acid in domestic goat. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 15, 93 – 95.
21. Akanji, MA and Onyekwelu, NA (1986) Effect of chronic administration of suramin on the stability of rat liver lysosomes. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry 3, 118 - 120.
22. Akanji, MA and Ojo, EO (1986) Suramin-induced inhibition of urinary cathepsin D activity in rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry 3, 121 - 123.
23. Akanji, MA and Ufomadu, GO (1987) Effect of onchocercal infection on some serum enzyme activities in man. Medical Science Research 15, 75. 24. Akanji, MA and Nlumanze, SE (1987) Alkaline phosphatase activities following repeated suramin administration in some rat tissues in relation to their functions. Pharmacology and Toxicology 61, 182 - 183. 25. Oyeleke, OA and Akanji, MA (1987) Nutritional Composition /Quality of soyabean. Proceedings of Workshop on “Soyabean in the Nigerian Diet- Soya Milk”, Ibadan, Nigeria, pp 114 - 128.
26. Akanji, MA and Ufomadu, GO (1987) Application of serum enzyme activities for diagnosis of onchocerciasis in man. Proceedings of Nigeria– Japan Joint Conference, Jos, Nigeia, pp. 210 -212.
27. Akanji, MA (1988) Rat kidney lysosomal membrane damage induced by suramin invitro and in vivo. Pharmacology and Toxicology 62, 308 - 321.
28. Akanji, MA and Ngaha, EO (1988) Stability of rat kidney lysosomes induced by homidium in vitro and in vivo. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry 5, 86 - 90. 29. Akanji, MA (1989) Pentamidine-induced rat kidney lysosomal membrane damage in vitro. Nigerian Journal of Science 23, 149 – 152.
30. Sodipo. OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1989) Isolation, purification, structural elucidation and possible endogenous function of a biomolecule from the seeds of bitter kola (Garcinia kola, Heckel). OBABS Proceedings 2, 67 – 81.
31. Akanji, MA and Ngaha, EA (1989) Effect of repeated administration of berenil on urinary enzyme excretion with corresponding tissue pattern in rats. Pharmacology and Toxicology 64, 272 – 275.
32. Ngaha, EO; Akanji, MA and Madusolumuo, MA (1989) Studies on correlation between chloroquine-induced tissue damage and serum enzyme changes in the rat. Experientia, 45, 143 - 146. 33. Sodipo,OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1989). Haemolytic effect of extract of Garcinia kola, (Heckel) pulp and seed on human erythrocytes- an invitro study. Bioscience Research Communications 1, 1 - 8.
34. Akanji, MA; Olaniru, OB and Saliu, NB (1989) Relationship between streptomycin-induced kidney damage and urinary enzyme excretion in rats. Bioscience Research Communications 1, 25 - 34.
35. Akanji, MA (1990) Urinary levels of some acid hydrolase enzymes during Trypanosoma gambiense infection in rats. Nigerian Journal of Science 24, 77 - 79.
36. Sodipo, OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1990) Comparative study of the effect of saline extracts of the pulp and seeds of Garcinia kola (Heckel) on some mammalian erythrocyte membranes. Nigerian Journal of Science 24, 95 - 99. 37. Buremoh, GB; Oyeleke, OA; Oloyede, OB and Akanji, MA (1990) Loss of tissue alkaline phosphatase activities following chronic consumption of “kaun” by rats. Medical Science Research 18, 451 – 452.
38. Sodipo, OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1990) Effect of saline extracts of the stem of Garcinia kola, Heckel on some mammalian erythrocyte membrane. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology 7, 70 - 78.
39. Sodipo, OA, Akanji, MA; Kolawole, FB and Odutuga, AA (1991) Saponin is the active anti- fungal principle in Garcinia kola, Heckel seeds. Bioscience Research Communications 3, 51 - 57. 40. Oloyede, OB; Folayan, AT and Akanji, MA (1992) Increase in alkaline phosphatase activities in rat tissues following consumption of diets low in iron and deficient in essential fatty acids. Medical Science Research 20, 735 – 736. 41. Akanji, MA and Ngaha, EO (1993) Tryparsamide-induced inhibition of rat serum and liver lactate dehydrogenase. Nigerian Journal Biochemistry 8, 28 - 33. 42. Akanji, MA; Olagoke, OA and Oloyede, OB (1993) Effect of repeated consumption of metabisulphite on the integrity of the rat kidney cellular system. Toxicology 81, 173 - 179.
43. Sodipo, OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1994) Some properties of a glycoside from the seeds of bitter kola (Garcinia kola, Heckel). Nigerian Journal of Science 28, 1 - 6. 44. Bewaji, CO; Akanji, MA; Oloyede, OB and Odutuga, AA (1994) Studies on adenosine triphosphatase activities in Onchocerca armillata. Biokemistri 4, 45 - 49.
45. Akanji, MA and Ufomadu, GO (1994) Depression of phosphatase activities in the sera and urine of patients infected with Onchocerca volvulus. Biokemistri 4,51 - 55. 46. Ekanem, JT; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1994) Host and trypanosome- derived factors during mammalian African trypanosomiasis. Biokemistri 4, 103 – 106.
47. Balogun, EA; Malomo, SO and Akanji, MA (1995) Some tissue enzyme activity changes in mouse infected with malaria parasite. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 10, 53 – 56. 48. Ekanem, JT, Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1996) Extracellular protein of Trypanosoma brucei origin lyse erythrocyte of rats in vitro. Biokemistri 6, 21 - 29. 49. Akanji, MA; Olagoke, OA; Ipinmoye, IT and Oloyede, OB (1996) Effect of chronic Consumption of metabisulphite on the activities of some enzymes in selected parts of gastro- intestinal tract of rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 11, 11 – 17.
50. Ekanem, JT; Odutuga, AA and Akanji, MA (1996) African trypanosomiasis: Plasma lipid changes suggest extracellular cholesterol esterification by Trypanosoma brucei. Bioscience Research Communications 8, 23 - 27.
51. Akanji, MA. and Saliu, NB (1996) Studies on mode of kanamycin- induced cellular toxicity in rat kidney. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science 11. 419 – 424. 52. Balogun, EA; Malomo, SO; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1996) Effect of infection with Plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis on some enzyme activities in mouse serum. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 11, 52 - 56.
53. Ekanem, JT; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1996) Elevated erythrocyte calcium and Ca2+ ATPase activity in Trypanosoma brucei- infected rat. Biomedical Letters 54, 7 - 11.
54. Balogun, EA; Malomo, SO; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1997) Changes in adenosine triphosphatase activities in some tissues of Plasmodium- infected mice. Biomedical Letters 56, 183 – 187.
55. Balogun, EA and Akanji, MA (1998) The effective of fansider on some mouse tissue phosphatases and dehydrogenases following infection with Plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis. Biokemistri 8, 45 – 50.
56. Abubakar, A and Akanji, MA (1999) Effect of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection on total lipid profile of rat erythrocyte ghost membrane Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology 10, 31 – 35. 57. Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2000) α - Tocopherol protects against metabisulphite- induced tissue damage in rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15, 179 – 183. 58. Adanlawo, IG and Akanji, MA (2001) Proximate analysis and mineral composition of the seed of Solanum anguivi Lam. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16, 147 – 148. 59. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Saliu, IO (2001) Protective effect of ascorbic acid on some selected tissues of ranitidine- treated rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16, 177 – 182. 60. Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2002) Effect of Jasmine green tea (Camellia sinensis) on carbon tetrachloride- induced tissue damage in rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science 17, 1217 - 1222.
61. Yakubu, MT; Olatunji, IK and Akanji, MA (2002) Comparative effects of administration of halofantrine hydrochloride and dihydroartemisinin on some enzymes of selected rat tissues. NISEB Journal 2, 175 – 180.
62. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2003) Evaluation of selected parameters of rat liver and kidney functions following repeated administration of yohimbine. Biokemistri 15, 50 – 56. 63. Adanlawo, IG and Akanji, MA (2003) Effect of chronic administration of saponin extract from the fruit of Solanum anguivi Lam on alkaline phosphatase activities of some rat tissues. Nigerian Journal Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18, 59 – 62.
64. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2003) Effect of administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chloranta on the activities of some enzymes in the small intestine of rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18, 103 – 105.
65. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2003) Effect of repeated administration of Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) on selected enzyme activities of the liver and kidney of male albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science 18, 1395 – 1400.
66. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2003) Changes in selected enzyme
rat liver following repeated administration of yohimbine. NISEB Journal 3, 59 – 63.
67. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2004) Responses of selected rat kidney enzyme activities to administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chloranta. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science 19, 1592 - 1596. 68. Akanji, MA, Yakubu, MT and Adesokan, AA (2004) Effect of co- administration of selenium and α- tocopherol on phosphatase activities in carbon tetrachloride- induced liver damage in rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19, 63 - 67. 69. Oloyede, OI and Akanji, MA (2004) Effect of administration of aqueous extract of unripe Carica papaya pulp on alkaline phosphatase activities of normal and alloxan- induced diabetic rabbit tissues. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19, 111 - 116.
70. Akanji, MA (2004) Prescription for healthy life: Science in harmony with Islamic concepts. Confluence of Religion and Science I, 41 – 50. 71. Odokuma, EI, Dairo, MD and Akanji, MA (2004) ABO and rhesus blood group distribution among students of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, 19, 115. 72. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2005) Responses of male rat liver and heart aminotransferases to chronic administration of yohimbine. Centrepoint (Science Edition) 2, 124 – 131.
73. Akanji, MA and Adesokan, AA (2005) Effect of repeated administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chloranta on some enzyme activities of rat liver. Biokemistri 17, 13 – 18.
74. Olajide, JE; Akanji, MA; Sanni, M and Omale, J (2005) Acetylsalicylic acid and cellular damage in kidney of metabisulphite treated rats. Animal Research International 2, 388 – 392. 75. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2005) Aphrodisiac potentials of aqueous extracts of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf, Ex Hiern) stem in male albino rats. Asian Journal of Andrololgy7, 399 - 404.
76. Ibrahim, HO, Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2006) Responses of some rat tissue enzymes to chronic intragastric administration of inorganic lead. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 21, 7 – 10.
[ 77. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2006) Evaluation of selected biochemical parameters of male albino rat liver following administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis stem. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 12: Globalization of Herbal Health (eds: Sharma AK, Singh VK, Govil JN and Goyal NK). Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 29, pp 393 – 401.
78. Adesokan, AA; Akanji, MA; Balogun, EA and Aderibigbe, A (2006) Effect of oral administration of Aloe Barbadensis –Miller juice on selected biochemical parameters of rat liver and kidney. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 13: Search for Natural Drugs (eds: Govil, JN, Singh, VK and Arunachalam, C) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 3, pp 73 – 80.
79. Oloyede, OI and Akanji, MA (2006) Hypoglycaemic potential of aqueous extract of unripe pulp of Carica papaya pulp in alloxan- induced diabetic rabbit. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 14: Biopharmaceuticals (eds: Govil JN, Singh VK and Ahmad K) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 25, pp 487 – 494. 80. Adanlawo, IG and Akanji, MA (2006) Effect of repeated administration of saponin extract from Solanum anguivi Lam on some enzyme activities of gastrointestinal tract of rats. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 15: Natural Products I (eds: Singh, VK Govil, JN, Ahmad, K and Sharma, RKr) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 24, pp 495 – 503.
81. Adesokan, AA, Akanji, MA and Aderibigbe, A (2006) Evaluation of hypoglycaemic properties and serum lipid profile in alloxan- induced diabetic rats following administration of Aloe barbadenisi Miller juice extract. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 13, 11 – 14.
82. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2006) Effect of repeated administration of damiana on selected functional parameters of male rat kidney. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 13, 20 – 23. 83. Yakubu, MT, Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2006) Some biochemical changes in selected rat tissues following repeated administration of cimetidine. African Journal of Biomedical Research 9, 213 – 218.
84. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2006) Effect of repeated administration of aqueous stem extract of Enantia chlorantha on the integrity of rat liver cellular system. Nigerian Journal f Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 21, 89 – 96.
85. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2007) Heamatological evaluation in male rats following chronic administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis stem. Pharmacognosy Magazine 3, 34 – 38. 86. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2007) Male sexual dysfunction and methods used in assessing medicinal plants with aphrodisiac potentials. Pharmacognosy Reviews 1, 39 – 46.
87. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2007) Evaluation of antiandrogenic potentials of aqueous extract of Chromolaena odoratum leaves in male rats. Andrologia 39 (6) 235 - 243.
88. Adesokan, AA, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2007) Antibacterial potentials of aqueous extract of Enantia chlorantha stem bark. African Journal of Biotechnology 6, (22) 2502 – 2505 89. Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2007) Evaluation of biochemical indices of male rat reproductive function and testicular histology in wistar rats following chronic administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Heirn)stem. African Journal of Biochemistry Research 1 (7), 156 - 163. 90. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2007) Renal enzyme changes induced by chronic administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chlorantha stem bark in albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 22 (1), 19 – 22. 91. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2007) Effect of repeated administration of aqueous stem extract of Enantia chlorantha on the integrity of rat liver cellular system. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 22(2), (in press) 92. Adanlawo, IG and Akanji, MA (2008) Effect of saponin extract from Solanum anguivi Lam fruits on serum cholesterol concentration of albino rats. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 19: Phytopharmacology andTherapeutic Values I (eds: Singh VK, Govil JN and Sharma RKr) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 1, pp 1 - 7.
93. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2008) Effect of chronic administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis stem on male rat kidney function indices. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 19:Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values I (eds: Singh VK, Govil JN and Sharma RKr) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 22, pp 359 - 367. 94. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2008) Effect of oral administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) stem on some testicular function indices of male rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 115, 288 – 292.
95. Akanji, MA, Nafiu, MO and Yakubu, MT (2008) Enzyme activities and histopathology of selected tissues of rats treated with potassium bromate. African Journal of Biomedical Research 11, 87 – 95.
96. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2008) Alteration in serum lipid profile of male rats by oral administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis stem. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants 2, 66 – 73. 97. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT and Adesokan, AA (2008) Androgenic potentials of aqueous extract of Mussularia acuminata (G. Don) Bullock ex Hoyl. stem in male wistar rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 118, 508 - 513.
98. Ayorinde, BT, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2008) Alterations in some marker enzymes of Liver and kidney damage following chronic administration of aqueous extract of Tapinanthus globiferus leaves to rats. Pharmacognosy Magazine 4 (15), S9 – S14. 99. Adesokan, AA, Yakubu, MT, Owoyele, BV, Akanji, MA, Soladoye, AO and Lawal, OK (2008) Effect of administration of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Enantia chlorantha stem bark on brewer’s yeast- induced pyresis in rats. African Journal of Biochemistry Research 2(7), 165 – 169.
100. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT, Olatinwo, AWO, Adesokan, AA, Yakubu, MO, Owoyele, BV, Sunmonu, TO and Ajao, MS (2008) Effect of Cnidoscolous aconitifolius (Miller) L. M. Johnston leaf extract on reproductive hormones of female rats. Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine 6, 149 – 155.
101. Akanji, MA, Ayorinde, BT and Yakubu, MT (2009) Antilipidaemic potentials of aqueous extract of Tapinanthus globiferus leaves in rats. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 25: Chemistry and Medicinal Value (eds: Singh VK and Govil JN) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Chapter 1, pp 1 – 8.
102. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2009) Effect of chronic administration of Enantia chlorantha extract on some renal function parameters in experimental rats. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 16 (2), 32 - 35.
103. Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2009) Mode of cellular toxicity of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schwein. Ex Hiein) stem in male rat liver and kidney. Human and Experimental Toxicology 28 (8), 469 - 478. 104. Yakubu, MT, Bukoye, BB, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2009) Toxicological implications of aqueous extract of Bambusa vulgaris leaves in pregnant Dutch rabbits. Human and Experimental Toxicology 28(9), 591 - 598. 105. Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA and Oguntoye, SA (2009) Ethanolic leaf extract of Psidium guajava: Phytochemical and trypanocidal activity in rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 3 (5), 420 – 423. 106. Akanji, MA, Adeyemi, OS, Oguntoye, SO and Sulyman, F (2009) Psidium guajava extract reduces trypanosomosis- associated lipid peroxidation and raises glutathione concentrations in infected animals. Experimental and Clinical Sciences Journal 8, 148 – 154. 107. Olajide, JE, Akanji, MA, Omale, J and Mohammad, NO (2009) Effect co- administration of acetylsalicylic acid on phosphatase enzymes in liver of metabisulphite treated rats. African Journal of Biochemistry Research 3 (4), 120 – 124
108. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2010) Haematological changes following chronic administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chlorantha to albino rats. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 17 (1), 12 - 14).
109. Ajiboye, TO, Salau, AK, Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA and Okogun, JI (2010) Aqueous extract of Securicada longepedunculata root induce redox imbalance in rat liver and kidney. Human and Experimental Toxicology 29 (8), 679 - 688. 110. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2010) Antimalarial bioactivity of Enantia chlorantha stem bark.In: Medicinal Plants: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Volume 1,Gupta, VK, Singh, GD, Singh, S and Kaul, A. eds. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. pp 441 – 447.
111. Ajiboye, TO, Salau, AK, Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA and Okogun, JI (2010) Acetaminophen perturbed redox homeostasis in Wistar rat liver: Protective role of aqueous Pterocarpus osun leaf extract. Drug and Chemical Toxicology 33 (1), 77 – 83. 112. Nafiu, MO, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2011) Effect of aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchoni rhizome on some kidney and liver functional indices of albino rats. African Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 8 (1), 22 - 26.
113. Ajiboye, TO, Yakubu, MT, Salau, AK, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA and Okogun, JI (2010) Antioxidant and drug detoxification potentials of aqueous extract of Annona senegalensis leaves in carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatocellular damage. Pharmaceutical Biology 48 (12), 1361 – 1370. 114. Yakubu, MT, Awotunde, S, Ajiboye, TO, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2010) Pro-sexual effects of aqueous extracts of Massularia acuminata root in male Wistar rats. Andrologia, 43 (5), 334 - 340.
115. Yakubu, MT, Adeshina, AO, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA, Oloyede, OB, Jimoh, GA, Olatinwo, AWO and Afolayan, AJ (2010) Abortifacient potential of aqueous extract of Senna alata leaves in rats.Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 21 (3), 163 – 177. 116. Adeyemi, SO and Akanji, MA (2010) Psidium guajava leaf extract: Effects on rat serum homeostasis and tissue morphology. Comparative Clinical Pathology (in press) DOI:10.1007/s00580- 010- 1106- 2. http://www.springerlink.com/content/v85143p314416432/
117. Oyewo, B, Akanji, M and Onifade, A (2010) In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the antioxidant properties of aqueous extract of Andrographis paniculata leaves. Researcher 2 (11), 42 – 51.
118. Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA, and Ekanem, JT (2010) Anti- anaemic properties of the ethanolic extracts of Psidium guajava in Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats. Research Journal of Pharmacology 4 (3), 74 – 77. 119. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2010) Evaluation of hypoglycaemic efficacy of aqueous seed extract of Aframonium melegueta in alloxan- induced diabetic rats. Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Rresearch, 2 (2), 91 – 94. 120. Adeyemi, OS and Akanji, MA (2010) Biochemical changes in the kidney and liver of rats following administration of ethanolic extract of Psidium guajava leaves. Human and Experimental Toxicology (in press). DOI: 10.1177/0960327110388534. 121. Sulaiman, FA, Akanji, MA and Ekanem, JT (2010) Haematological status of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats treated with ibuprofen. Nigerian journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 25 (2), 23 – 27.
122. Akanji, MA, Oladiji, AT, Adesokan, AA and Yakubu, MT (2011) Mitochondrial dysfunction. NSBMB Transaction 1, 14 – 24.
123. Oyewo, B and Akanji, M (2011) Effect of aqueous extract of Andrographis paniculata on blood glucose, and lipid and protein profile in male rat. Researcher 3 (1), 38 - 47.
124. Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA, Johnson, TO and Ekanem, JT (2011) Iron and nitric oxide balance in African trypanosomosis: Is there really a link? Asian Journal of Biochemistry 6 (1), 15 – 28. 125. Ajiboye, TO, Salawu, NA, Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA and Okogun, JI (2011) Antioxidant and drug detoxification potentials of Hibiscus sabdariffa anthocyanin extract. Drug and Chemical Toxicology 34 (2), 109 – 115.
126. Oyewo, B and Akanji, M (2011) Immune modulation potentials of aqueous extract of Andrographis paniculata leaves in male rat. Researcher 3 (1), 48 – 57. 127. Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2011) Effect of aqueous extract of Massularia acuminate stem on sexual behaviour of male Wistar rats. Evidence- Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Article ID 738103, 10pages, 2011. doi: 10.1155/2011/738103 (Published by Hindawi Publishing Cooperation)
128. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Nafiu, MO (2010) Anti- diabetic activity of aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchonii root in alloxan- induced diabetic rat. Cameroon Journal of Experimental Biology 6 (2), 91 – 100.
129. Adeyemi, SO, Sykes, ML, Akanji, MA and Avery, VM (2011) Anti- trypanosoma and cytotoxic activity of ethanolic extracts of Psidium guajava leaves in Almar Blue based assays. Veterinarski Archiv 81 (5), 623 – 633.
130. Nafiu, MO, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2011) Phytochemical and minerals composition
o Cochlospermum planchonii (Hook, Ef. X Planch) root. Bioresearch Bulletin 5, 51 – 56.
131. Adeyemi, OS, and Akanji, MA (2011) Iron and nitric oxide play key role in the development of cardiovascular disorder. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Science 3 (9), 249 – 253. 132. Kolawole, SO, Kolawole, OT and Akanji, MA (2011) Effects of aqueous extracts of Khaya senegalensis stem bark on biochemical and hematological parameters in rats. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 6 (6), 602 – 607. 133. Yakubu, MT, Lateef, IA, Ajiboye, TO, Akanji, MA, Oladiji, AT and Ibrahim, OOK (2011) Anti- androgenic activity of aqueous extract of Cnidoscolous aconitifolius. West African Journal of Assisted Reproduction. 2 (1), 7 – 15. 134. Yakubu, MT, Adams, DM, Akanji, MA, and Oladiji, AT (2011) Laxative activity of aqueous root extract of Cnestis ferruginea (Vahl ex DC) in loperamide- induced constipated rats. Nigerian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 3 (1 – 2), 21 – 29. 135. Sulaiman, AF, Akanji, MA, Green, BO, Badjatia, N and Gunzi, A (2012) In vitro parasite count and EC50 in trypanosome cultures incubated with some selected iron chelators. Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 1 (1), 17 - 26. 136. Sulaiman, AF, Akanji, MA, Green, BO, Nguyen, B, Nguyen, T and Gunzi, A (2012) Use of genetically induced repression of ribonucleotide reductase as target in trypanocide formulation. Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 1 (1), 27 - 39. 137. Mordi, JC and Akanji, MA (2012) Phytochemical screening of the dried leaf extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and associated changes in liver enzymes induced by its administration in Wistar rats. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences 4 (2), 153 - 158.
138. Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA, and Ekanem, JT (2012) Ethanolic extracts of Psidium guajava influences protein and bilirubin levels in Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats. Journal of Biological Sciences (in press). DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2012 139. Nafiu, MO, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2012) Toxicity of aqueous root extract of Cochlospermum planchonii (an anti-malarial herb) in selected tissues of mice Comparative Clinical Pathology (in press).
D. OCCASIONAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Akanji, MA (2000) Qur’an and Science. Lecture delivered at Islamic Welfare Foundation Monthly Lecture Series, Ilorin, September
2. Akanji, MA (2002) Cloning: A Muslim Viewpoint. Lecture delivered at Muslim Professionals’ Luncheon, Ilorin. 3. Akanji, MA (2002) Should Islam be modernized to suit current forms? Lecture delivered at Zakariyau Islamic Foundation Ramadhan Programme, Offa.
4. Akanji, MA (2004) Health implications of diets to Muslims during and after Ramadhan. Lecture delivered at Fahtiu Quareeb Society Ramadhan Lecture Series, Ilorin, November. 5. Akanji, MA (2005) Rising incidence of Cancer: a Biochemist Viewpoint. Lecture delivered at the occasion of Biochemistry Day, College of Medicine, Lagos University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos 6. Akanji, MA (2006) Muslims and youth education in the 21st Century Nigeria. 1427AH Ramadan Lecture delivered at Nasrul Lahi-l fatih Society of Nigeria, Ilorin Branch, on 7th October, 2006 (Ramadan 15, 1427 AH) 7. Akanji, MA (2007) The Spirit of Community Development: The Offa example. Keynote address delivered under the Auspices of Offa Diamond Club on the Occasion of its 1st Year anniversary and Launching of Stickers. 8. Akanji, MA (2007) Scientific Proof of Life after Death. 1428 AH Ramadan Lecture delivered under the Auspicies of Murhi International Television, Lagos, 29th September, 2007 (Ramadan 17, 1428 AH) 9. Akanji, MA (2007) Repositioning Nigeria’s Technological Development through Science and Technology. Keynote Address at the 3rd Annual conference of College of Applied Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Offa. 9th October, 2007. 10. Akanji, MA (2007) Education: New Mellenium, New Challenges. Keynote Address at the 4th National Conference of The Criterion (Al- Furqan), Leisure Spring hotel, Osogbo, 17th November, 2007 (Dhu al Qa’dah 7, 1428 AH).
12. Akanji, MA (2008) Lifestyle of Professionals: Accountants as a Case Study. A Luncheon address delivered at the occasion of 3rd Northern District Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Ilorin. 12th March,
13. Akanji MA (2008) Evolution of Biochemistry Curriculum in Nigeria and Current International Trends. A Plenary paper presented at an International Workshop for Heads of Biochemistry Departments & Units of Tertiary Institutions, Parastatals, government and Industry. Abuja, 10th July.
14. Akanji, MA (2008) Inconsistency in Nigerian Educational Policy: The Bane of Development. Guest lecture presented at Investiture and Charter presentation of Ilorin Metropolitan Lions Club, Ilorin, 16th October. 15. Akanji, MA (2009) After Secondary education, what Next? Guest Lecture delivered at the Annual Graduation and Price Given day of Offa Grammar School, Offa, July 1st. 16. Akanji, MA (2009) Principles of Healthy Living. Lecture delivered at the Instance of Nasrul Lahi-l fatih Society of Nigeria, Abuja Branch, on 15th November, 2009 (Dhul Qa’dah 27 , 1430 AH) 17 Akanji, MA (2009) Beauty of Biochemistry. Lecture delivered at the Inauguration of National Association of Biochemistry Students, Fountain University, Osogbo Chapter, on 18th December, 2009. 18. Akanji, MA (2010) Education for what? Guest Lecture delivered at the Annual Graduation and Price Given day of Ansar- Ud- Deen College, Offa, July 13th
19. Akanji, MA (2011) The role of service organisations in a depressed economy: Nigeria as a case study. Keynote address presented on the occasion of public presentation of Lion Dr Ayoade Adesokan as District Governor 404B Nigeria for 2011- 2012 at the Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. 31stJuly.
20. Akanji, MA (2012) Preference of herbal preparation over orthodox medicine in management of diseases. Seminar presented at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa, 3rd May.
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