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Name

Dr. Esien David-Oku

Department

Biochemistry

Designation

Associate Professor

Email

[email protected]


About Dr. Esien David-Oku

An Associate Professor in Biochemistry with Specialization in Clinical Biochemistry(PhD) ; AIMLT ( Chemical Pathology), and PGD (Applied Geology- Environmental Geology & Pollution Studies), with special interest in non-communicable diseases, phytomedicine, environmental and nutritional toxicology.


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David-Oku, E., Ntaji, O. E., Edide, R. O., Obiajunwa-Otteh, J. I. & Akuodor, G. C. (2018). Nutritional and haematological benefits of sub-chronic feeding of processed Icacina senegalensis tuber flours in experimental animals. American Journal of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, 8(1): 34-39
David-Oku, E. Edide, R. O. Akuodor, G. C. Ntaji, O. E. Obiajunwa-Otteh, J. I. & Ene- Obong, H. N. (2018). Proximate and anti-nutrient profile changes in differently processed tuber flours of Icacina senegalensis a. Juss (Icacinaceae) from Southern Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 5(9): 166-172.
David-Oku, E., Anani, E. E., Ntaji, O. E., Edide, R. O. & Obiajunwa, J. I. (2018). Proximate, mineral and vitamin composition of fish feed supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf and shrimp meals as protein sources. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 9(5): 173-178.
David-Oku, E., Edide, R. O., Obiajunwa-Otteh, J. I., Ntaji, O. E., Akuodor, G. C & Ene- Obong, H. N. (2018). Effects of oven drying, boiling and fermentation on vitamins, amino acids and mineral nutrient profile of tuber flours of Icacina senegalensis A. Juss (Icacinaceae). Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 6(4):162-165
David-Oku, E., Anani, E. E., Ntaji, O. E. Edide, R. O., Obiajunwa-Otteh, J. I. and Ene-Obong, H. N. (2018). Growth performance and nutritional impacts of Moringa oleifera leaf and shrimp meals supplemented diets on Clarias gariepinus (African catfish). International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 6(5): 23-30.
Akuodor, G C; David-Oku, E; Nkorroh, J A; Essien, A D; Nkanor, E E; Ezeunala, M N & Chilaka, K C (2017). Antiplasmodial activity of the ethanolic root bark extract of Icacina senegalensis in mice infected by Plasmoduim berghei. Journal of Basic Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 28(2): 181-184
David-Oku, E., Bassey, S. C., Obiajunwa-Otteh, J. I. & Ekpenyong, E U (2017). Comparative phytochemical and antimicrobial activities of polar solvents tuber extracts of Icacina senegalensis A. Juss (Icacinaceae). Medical Research Archives, 5(11): 1 – 9.
David-Oku, E; Ekpenyong E U; Edet, E E; Akuodor, G C; Obiajunwa-Otteh, J I & Inwang, E U (2017). Anticonvulsant activities of Ipomea Involucraeta, Milletia aboensis, and Rauvolfia vomitoria on 4-aminopyridine induced seizure in mice. Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(11B): 1210-1215.
Edet, E E; David-Oku, E; Akpanabiatu, M I; Igile, G O; Mgbeje, B; Egbung, G E & Uboh, F E. (2013). Clinical significance of the effect of Gongronema latifolium leaf extract on some serum enzymes in diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, 29(29): 781-787.
David-Oku, E; Usang, E. E. & Akpan E. R.(2006). Levels of total hydrocarbons, trace metals and macro-elements in the freshwater prawn, macrobrachium vollenhovenii from South Eastern Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Pollution and Health 5(1): 38-45.
David-Oku, Esien and Obajunwa-Otteh, J I (2015). A combination of the tuber and leaves of Icacina senegalensis A. juss (Icacinaceae) improves the antimalarial activity of the plant in mice. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine 3(10): 821-825.
Edet, E E; Atangwo, I J; Akpanabiatu, M I; Edet, T E; Uboh, F E; David-Oku, E (2011) Effect of Gongronema latifolium Leaf Extract on some Liver Enzymes and Protein Levels in Diabetic and non Diabetic Rats. J. Pharm. Biomed. Sci., 1(5) 104-107
David-Oku, E; Obiajunwa-Otteh, J I; Akuodor, G C; and Essien A D (2014). Evaluation of the antimalarial potential of Icacina senegalensis Juss (Icacinaceae). Asian Pac J Trop Biomed
Eyong, E U; Atangwho, I J; David-Oku, E; Agiang, M A; Ebong, P E (2011). Haematological and immunological effects of coadministration of extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Azadirachta indica on normal and diabetic rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol 10(50): 10258-10262
David-Oku, E; Anwan, A H and Ekpenyong, E U (2017). Comparative phytochemical,proximate, vitamins and mineralnutrient composition of leaf, stem and root of Ipomea involucreata and Milletia aboensis from Southern Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(11B): 1216-1221.
Akuodor, G C; Amos, G M; Essien, A D; David-Oku, E; Akpan, J L;Ezeokpo, B C (2012) Antimalarial potency of the leaf extract of Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.D. Adams. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine (2012)126-129
Edet, E E; Uti, D E; Edet, T E; Akpanabiatu, M I; and David-Oku, E (2013). Intragastric administration of Gongronema latifolium crude leaf Extract lowers fasting blood glucose in diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 33(33): 1495-1501.
Akuodor, G C; Essien, A D; David-Oku, E; Chilaka, K C; Akpan, J L; Ezeokpo B; A and Ezeonwumelu, J O C (2013). Gastroprotective effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Guiera senegalensis in Albino rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine (2013)771-775
Akuodor, G C; Essien, A D; Essiet, G A; David-Oku, E; Akpan, J L and Udoh, F V (2013).Evaluation of Antipyretic Potential of Pseudocedrela kotschyi Scweint. Harms (Meliaceae). Eur J Med plants 3(1): 105-113.
Edet, E E; Edet, T E; Akpanabiatu, M I; David-Oku, E; Atangwho, I J; Igile, G; Mgbeje,B, and Uboh, F E (2013). Toxico-pathological changes and phytochemically induced alleviation in diabetic rats treated with Gongronema latifolium leaf extracts. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 4(5):204-213.
David-Oku, E ; Akuodor, G C; Edet, E E; Ogbuji, G K ; Obiajunwa-Otteh, J I; Aja, D O J (2016) Antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of ethanolic root bark extract of Icacina senegalensis in rodents. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 6(2): 104-108
David-Oku, E; Usang, E. E. and Akpan, E. R. (2006). Total hydrocarbons, trace metals and macro-elements in Tilapia species from South Eastern Nigeria. Afr. J. Environ. Pollut. Health 5 (1) 31 – 37.
Edet, E E; Uti, D E; Edet, T E; Akpanabiatu, M I; and David-Oku, E (2013). Intragastric administration of Gongronema latifolium crude leaf Extract lowers fasting blood glucose in diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 33(33): 1495-1501.
Akuodor, G.C.; Essien, A.D.; Udia, P.M.; David-Oku, E.; Chilaka, K.C.; Asika, E.C. and Nwadum, S.K. (2015). Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Potential of the Stem Bark Extract of Stachytarpheta indica . British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 6(1): 16-21.
David-Oku, E; Usang, E. E. and Akpan E. R.(2006). Levels of total hydrocarbons, trace metals and macro-elements in the freshwater prawn, macrobrachium vollenhovenii from South Eastern Nigeria. Afro. J. Environ. Pollut. Health 5(1) : 38-45.
Eteng, M. U; Eyong, E. U; Ebong, P. E; Ettarh, R. R; David-Oku, E and Umoh, I. B. (2000). Theobromine inhibits platelet aggregation and elevates serum DHL- cholesterol in hyperlipidemic wistar rats. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 6: 89 – 93.
Akuodor, G C; David-Oku, E; Nkorroh, J A; Essien, A D; Nkanor, E E; Ezeunala, M N; and Chilaka, K C (2016). Antiplasmodial activity of the ethanolic root bark extract of Icacina senegalensis in mice infected by Plasmoduim berghei Journal of Basic Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology
Edet, E E; Uboh. F E; Edet, T E; Atangwho, I J; David-Oku, E (2012). Effect of Gongronema latifolium leaf extract on some kidney enzymes and protein levels in Diabetic and non Diabetic rats. J pharm med Sc. 21 (15).

S/N Grant Currency/Amount Grantor Date
University of Calabar Senate Research Grant (N14,000) for PhD Research - 1992NRN 14000HOD Biochemistry1992-06-09

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2nd DNA Fingerprinting Workshop2nd DNA Fingerprinting Workshop, by the Genomic Research Group, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. J 2011-07-252011-07-29
Hands-on Training Workshop on Molecular Biology: The Role of Molecular Biology and biotechnology in Research and Development. Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos. 2011-08-012011-08-05
H3Africa Applicant Information Meeting Nairobi, Kenya. September H3Africa Applicant Information Meeting Nairobi, Kenya. September 2011-09-212011-09-22
EAGER Africa International Conference on Ethics and Genomic Research in AfricaEAGER Africa International Conference on Ethics and Genomic Research in Africa (incorporating a grants writing workshop by NIH), Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja-Nigeria, 2011-11-282011-11-29
12th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Neuroscience Science Society of Nigeria12th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Neuroscience Science Society of Nigeria (NSN) held at University of Ilorin, 26th – 29th, November, 2014. Paper presented: Metabolic changes in brain and liver tissues of 4-aminopyridine-inducedconvulsing mice under treatment with ethanol extracts of Ipomea involucrate, Millletie aboensis and Rauwalfia vomitoria.2014-11-262014-11-29
12th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Neuroscience Science Society of Nigeria (NSN)12th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Neuroscience Science Society of Nigeria (NSN) held at University of Ilorin, 26th – 29th, November, 2014. Paper presented: Metabolic changes in brain and liver tissues of 4-aminopyridine-inducedconvulsing mice under treatment with ethanol extracts of Ipomea involucrate, Millletie aboensis and Rauwalfia vomitoria.2014-11-262014-11-29
Summer Workshop: Hands-On Training in Molecular Biology TechniquesSummer Workshop: Hands-On Training in Molecular Biology Techniques II, organized and hosted by Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, 13th – 22nd July, 20152015-07-132015-07-22
International Symposium on Food as Medicine:International Symposium on Food as Medicine: Utilization and sustainable exploration of African Medicinal Plants and natural product, held at Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja, 6th – 8th, October, 2015. Paper presented: Nutritional and cardiovascular health benefits of soaked and soaked-boiled Icacina senegalensis tuber flours.2015-10-062015-10-08
16th Annual Scientific Conference 16th Annual Scientific Conference 2016-04-272016-04-30
3rd International Workshop/ Conference on Animal Use in Research, Education and Testing (ACURET)3rd International Workshop/ Conference on Animal Use in Research, Education and Testing (ACURET), University of Calabar, Calabar, 5th- 7th May, 20162016-05-052015-05-07
2nd Zonal Annual Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)2nd Zonal Annual Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) South-South Zone, August 2-5, 2017. Papers presented: Antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of ethanolic root bark extracts of Icacina senegalensis in rodents 2017-08-022017-08-05