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Name

Prof. Friday Effiong Uboh

Department

Biochemistry

Designation

Professor

Email

[email protected]


About Prof. Friday Effiong Uboh

more than 70 papers published in reputable Journals, and is a reviewer and editorial board member of many Journals of repute. He has also presented many conference papers, locally and Friday E Uboh completed his Ph.D at the age of 35 from University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, and is presently a Professor of Biochemistry, with Toxicology as his area of research interest. He served as the acting Head of Biochemistry Department in the Department of Biochemistry University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, from 2011 to 2013. Prof. Uboh is a member of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), National Vice President of the Society of Experimental Biology of Nigeria (NISEB), American College of Toxicology (ACT), and European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX). He has internationally.


S/N Qualification School Atttended Started Finished
FSLC3. St. Mary Primary School, Efut Abua, Calabar, Nigeria19741980
S.S.C.E St. Patrick’s College, Ikot Ansa , Calabar, Nigeria 19811986
B.ScUniversity of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria 19901995
M.ScUniversity of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria 19972000
P.hdUniversity of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria 20012005

S/N Publication
Modo Emmanuel U, Agiang Margaret A, Uboh Friday E, Orji Blessing O, Okoro Favour, Oplekwu Rowland (2018). Uppercott: Implication in nephrotoxicity in male albino wistar rats. International Journal of Biology Research 3((2): 05-10.
Saviour Udo Ufot, Uduak Onofiok Luke, Friday Effiong Uboh and Eyong Ubana Eyong (2018). Protective effect of ascorbic acid against Bonny Light Crude oil induced atherosclerosis in rats, Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology 12: 11-17.
Iwara IA, Igile GO, Uboh FE, Eteng MU, Ebong PE (2018). Analysis of Bioactive Constituents of n-hexane and Methanol Fractions of Vernonia calvoana Extracts using Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry. Pharmacognosy Journal; 10(5): 854-858.
Ufot SU, Luke UO, Uboh FE, Eyong EU (2018) Protective Effects of Vitamins E and C against Crude Oil Induced Reproductive Toxicity in Rats. Current Trends in Clinical Toxicology: CTT-101.
Modo, Emmanuel U 1, Uboh, Friday E; Agiang, Margaret A; Ewere Efosa G. (2017). Exposure to uppercott induces hepatotoxicity in male albino wistar rats. International Journal of Scientific World, 5 (1): 74-79
IA Iwara, GO Igile, FE Uboh, KN Elot, MU Eteng (2017). Biochemical and antioxidants activity of crude, methanol and n-hexane fractions of Vernonia calvoana on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy 9 (3), 24-34.
Itemobong S. Ekaidem, Itoro F. Usoh and Friday E. Uboh (2016). Phenytoin induced changes in Glucose and Lipid metabolism is related to increased Urate synthesis. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research 16(7): 1-10
Friday E. Uboh, Saviour U. Ufot, Uduak O. Luke, Godwin O. Igile and Chinelo M. Ozojie (2016). Protective effect of vitamins C and E against Nitrocellulose thinner induced nephrotoxicity in albino Wistar rats . Journal of Clinical Toxicology, 6: 280.
Friday E. Uboh, Saviour Ufot and Eve Mboso (2016). Comparative haematopoietic effect of ascorbic acid and aqueous extract of Psidium guajava leaves in male rats. The Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine. Photon 127: 1261-1266
Asanga Edet, Dennis Amaechi, E. O. Udosen and F. E. Uboh (2015). Evaluation of the effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Solenostemon monostachyus on blood glucose and liver enzymes in STZ-induced diabetic rats. European Scientific Journal, 11(12): 161-170
I. F. Usoh, H. D. Akpan, I. S. Ekaidem, F. E. Uboh and U. O. Luke (2015). Changes in blood glucose, body weights and serum lipids of Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats treated with combined leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium and Ocimum gratissimum. European Journal of Scientific Research, 130 (1): 68 – 81.
I. A. Iwara, G. O. Igile, F. E. Uboh, E. U. Eyong and P. E. Ebong (2015). Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic potentials of extract of Vernonia calvoana on alloxan-induced diabetic albino Wistar rats. European Journal of Medicinal Plants 8(2): 78-86.
G.O. Igile, G.A. Essiet, F.E. Uboh, and E.E. Edet (2014). Rapid method for the identification and quantification of allantoin in body creams and lotions for regulatory activities. Internal Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 3(7): 552-557
O. E. Mboso, M. O. Odey, F. E. Uboh, N. M. Essien, O. Chidinma and E. U. Eyong (2014). Erythropoietic effects of Eremomastax polysperma leaf extracts on female prepubertal and pubertal Wistar rats. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4(15): 1833-1839
Friday E. Uboh, Ima O. Williams and Nessie C. Essien (2014). Effect of Processing on the Proximate and Mineral composition of Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina. Food and Public Health 4(1): 10-14.
Uboh F.E., Ufot S, Mboso S and Eyong E.U. (2014). Effect of Costus afer Leaves’ Juice on Nitrocellulose Thinner Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats. Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology 8 (1): 37-45.
Uboh F.E., Mboso E., Ufot S., Igile G.O. and Ebong P. E. (2014). Hepatotoxicity effect of oral exposure to Nitrocellulose thinner in albino Wistar rats. The Journal of Toxicology and Health. Photon 104, 448-455.
Itemobong S. Ekaidem, Itoro F. Usoh, Monday I. Akpanabiatu, Friday E. Uboh and Henry D. Akpan (2014). Urate synthesis and oxidative stress in Phenytoin hepatotoxicity: The role of antioxidant vitamins. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 17(11): 1179-1184.
F. E. Uboh, G. O. Igile1, I. E. Okon and P. E. Ebong (2013). Comparative hypolipidaemic effect of aqueous extract of Psidium guajava leaves and ascorbic acid in male rats. International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review 3(2): 129-136I.
Edet EE, Edet TE, Akpanabiatu MI, David-Oku E, Atangwho IJ, Igile G, Mgbeje B and Uboh FE (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.
Igile G. O., Iwara I. A., Mgbeje B. I. A., Uboh F. E. & Ebong P. E. (2013). Phytochemical, Proximate and Nutrient Composition of Vernonia calvaona Hook (Asterecea): A Green-Leafy Vegetable in Nigeria. Journal of Food Research 2(6) : 1-11.
E. E. Edet, E. David-Oku, M. I. Akpanabiatu, G. O. Igile, B. Mgbeje, G. E. Egbung and F. E. Uboh FE (2013). Clinical significance of the Gongronema latifolium leaf extracts on some serum enzymes in diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 29(29): 781-787.
Friday E. Uboh, Iniobong E. Okon, Emmanuel E. Edet (2013). Location of Planting Dependent Contamination of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfeiria Ocidentalis) Leaves with Heavy Metals. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences. 1(2): 18-22.
Ndem, J. I., Otitoju, O., Akpanaiabiatu, M. I., Uboh, F. E., Uwah, A. F and Edet, O. A. (2013). Haematoprotective property of Eremomastax Speciosa (Hochst.) on experimentally induced anaemic wistar rats. Annals of Biological Research, 4 (6):356-360.
Abubakar MB, Abdullah WZ , Sulaiman SA, Uboh FE and Ang BS (2013). Effect of honey supplementation on toxicity of gasoline vapor exposure in rats. International Journal of Applied Research in Natural Products, 6(4): 16-22.
Mboso O. Eve, Uboh, Friday E., Iwara Iwara A., Eyong E Ubana and Ebong P.E (2013). Eremomastax speciosa, Eremomastax polysperma and Cassia alata leaf extracts enhances fertility through modulation of serum levels of some reproductive hormones in female Wistar rats. The Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. Photon 114: 182-188.
P. O. Okonkwo, Z. S. C. Okoye, O. E. Mboso, M. O. Odey and F. E. Uboh (2013). Comparative effects of antidiabetic drug, metformin and deferoxamine on the hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic side effects of streptozotocin induced diabetes mellitus in rats. British journal of pharmaceutical research 4(15): 1820-1832
Uboh FE, Ufot SU, Eyong EU (2013). Comparative effect of withdrawal from exposure on gasoline and diesel induced nephrotoxicity in male albino Wistar rats. Journal of Clinical Toxicology 3:170.
Uboh FE and Ufot S (2013) Withdrawal from exposure reverses hematotoxicity and hepatotoxicity caused by oral exposure to Nitrocellulose thinner in male rats. Journal of Clinical Toxicology 3: 173.
Friday E. Uboh, Itoro F. Usoh, Promise Nwankpa and Godwin O. Obochi (2012). Effect of Oral Exposure to Nitrocellulose Thinner on Haematological Profiles of Male Albino Wistar Rats. American Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2(4): 227-234
F.E. Uboh, M.I. Akpanabiatu, A.N. Aquaisua and Eno-obong I. Bassey (2012). Oral Exposure to Nitrocellulose Thinner Solvent Induces Nephrotoxicity in Male Albino Wistar Rats. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 7(2): 78-86
Uboh, F.E., P. E. Ebong, H. D. Akpan, I. F. Usoh (2012). Hepatoprotective effect of vitamins C and E against gasoline vapor-induced liver injury in male rats. Turkish Journal Biology, 36: 217-223.
E. E. Edet, F. E. Uboh, T. E. Edet, I. J. Atangwho and E. David-Oku (2012). Effect of Gongronema latifolium leaf extract on some kidney enzymes and protein levels in Diabetic and non Diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 21(21) 1 - 4.
E. E. Edet, M. I. Akpanabiatu, F. E. Uboh, T. E. Edet, A. E. Eno, E. H. Itam and I. B. Umoh (2011). Gongronema latifolium crude leaf extract reverses alterations in haematological indices and weight-loss in diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 6(2) : 174-181.
F. Uboh, M. Akpanabiatu, E. Edet, P. Ebong (2011). Vitamins A, C and E ameliorate gasoline vapour induced toxicity effect on sex hormonal levels in female wistar rats. Acta Endocrinologica Buc VI(4) : 189 – 198.
F. E. Uboh, M. I. Akpanabiatu, E. E. Edet and I. E. Okon (2011). Distribution of heavy metals in fluted pumpkin (Telfeiria ocidentalis) leaves planted at different distances away from the traffic congested highways. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research 2(2) : 250-256.
NC Essien and Friday E. Uboh (2011). Proximate, toxicants and vitamins composition of ''Tom Brown'', a locally prepared weaning Formula. International Journal of Current Scientific Research 1(3) : 79-82.
Friday E. Uboh, Monday I. Akpanabiatu, Patrick E. Ebong and Essien U. Essien (2011). Effect of Vitamins A and E on Gasoline Vapours induced Atherosclerosis in male rats. International Journal of Current Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research 1(3) : 88 - 92.
F. E. Uboh, E. N. Asuquo, M. U. Eteng and E. O. Akpanyung (2011). Endosulfan induces renal toxicity independent of the route of exposure in rats. American Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1(4) : 359 – 367.
Friday E. Uboh, Ekpo N. Asuquo and Mbeh U. Eteng (2011). Endosulfan-induced hepatotoxicity is route of exposure independent in rats. Toxicology and Industrial Health. 27: 483-488
E.E.Edet, I.J. Atangwho, M.I. Akpanabiatu, T. E. Edet, F.E. Uboh, E. David-Oku (2011). Effect of Gongronema latifolium Leaf Extract on some Liver Enzymes and Protein Levels in Diabetic and non Diabetic Rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 1(5): 104-107.
Uboh, F. E., M. I. Akpanabiatu, E. E. Edet, and P. E. Ebong (2010). Increase activity of serum total and prostatic acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyltransferase and testosterone level in rats exposed to gasoline vapours. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 1(1): 016-020
Uboh, F. E., I. E. Okon, M. B. Ekong (2010) Effect of aqueous extract of P. guajava leaves on liver enzymes, histological integrity and hematological indices in rats. Gastroenterology Research 3(1) : 32-38.
N. C. Essien, I. B. Umoh, F. E. Uboh, and O. O. Lawal (2010). Evaluation of the nutritional quality of ’Tom Brown‘ weaning diet. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 16(1) : 155-159
Uboh, F. E., E. E. Edet, M. U. Eteng and E. U. Eyong (2010). Comparative effect of aqueous extract of P. guajava leaves and ascorbic acid on serum sex hormones levels in male and female rats. Journal of Applied Sciences Research 6(4) : 275 – 279.
O. O. Okwari, E. E. Edet and F. E. Uboh (2010). The effect of (Treculia africana) African breadfruit on serum electrolytes and some haematological parameters in rats: A sub-chronic study. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 16(2) : 251 – 255.
Uboh, F. E., P. E. Ebong, E. Mbi (2010). Cultural discrimination in the Consumption of black snail (Archachatina marginata) and white snail (Achatina achatina); any scientific justification? International Research Journal of Microbiology 1(1) : 013-017
Uboh FE, Eteng MU, Ebong PE and Umoh IB (2010). Vitamins A and E reverse gasoline vapors-induced hematotoxicity and weight loss in female rats. Toxicology and Industrial Health. 26: 559 - 566.
Uboh FE, Ebong PE and Udosen EO (2010). Protective effect of vitamin C against gasoline vapours-induced reproductive toxicity in male wistar albino rats. Acta Endocrinologica Buc. VI(3) : 305-314.
Uboh FE, Ebong PE and Udosen EO (2010). Effect of vitamin C on gasoline vapor-induced reproductive toxicity in female rats. Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 14: 26 -30.
Item J. Atangwho, P. E. Ebong, G. E. Egbung, F. E. Uboh and A. B. Utu-Baku (2010). Extracts of Azadirachta indica can modulate the possible hepatotoxic effect of Vernonia amygdalina in diabetic and non-diabetic rats. Journal of Applied Sciences Research 6(12) : 2275 – 2279.
Uboh, F. E., M. I. Akpanabiatu, Y. Alozie, E. E. Edet, J. I. Ndem and P. E. Ebong (2009) Comparative effect of vitamins A and E on gasoline vapours-induced haematotoxicity and weight-loss in male Rats. International Journal of Pharmacology 5(3): 215-221.
Uboh, F. E., I. S. Ekaidem, P. E. Ebong and I. B. Umoh (2009) Hepatoprotective effect of vitamin A against gasoline vapor toxicity in Rats. Gastroenterology Research 2(3) : 162 – 167.
Uboh, F. E., P. E. Ebong and I. B. Umoh (2009) Comparative hepatoprotective effect of vitamins A and E against gasoline vapor toxicity in male and female Rats. Gastroenterology Research 2(5) : 295 – 302
M. I. Akpanabiatu, F. E. Uboh, T, B. Ekanem, I. B. Umoh, E. U. Eyong, S. O. Ukafia (2009) The effect of interaction of Rauwolfia vomitoria root bark extract with vitamin E on rats’ liver enzymes. Turkish Journal of Biology 33(3) : 189-194
Uboh, F. E., M. I. Akpanabiatu, J. I. Ndem, Y. Alozie, and P. E. Ebong (2009) Comparative nephrotoxic effect associated with exposure to diesel and gasoline vapours in rats. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences 1(4) : 068 - 074.
G. O. Obochi, S. P. Malu, A. E. Abara, V. S. Ekam, F. E. Uboh and M. Obi-Abang (2009). Effects of ascorbate on monosodium glutamate-associated toxicities that may impact upon immunocompetence. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 91(3) : 547 – 557.
Uboh, F. E., M. I. Akpanabiatu, I. J. Atangwho, P. E. Ebong, I. B. Umoh, (2008).Effect of Vitamin A on Weight Loss and Haematotoxicity Associated with Gasoline Vapours Exposure in Wistar Rats. International Journal of Pharmacology 4(1): 40-45.
Uboh, F. E., P. E. Ebong, E. Oton, I.H. Itam, and N. Barnaby (2008). Antioxidant Vitamins and Free Radical Status in Nigerian Pre-Eclamptic Women. Research. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1(1):30-33
Uboh, F. E., M. I. Akpanabiatu, and Y. Alozie, (2008). Effect of gasoline vapours on renal functions in male and female Albino Wistar Rats. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 3(6): 478-484
Uboh, F. E., Monday I. Akpanabiatu, and Y. Alozie, (2008). Exposure to gasoline vapours: a potential risk factor for atherosclerosis in male and female rats. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 3(8): 600-609
Atangwho, I. J., Ebong, P. E., Eyong, E. U., Eteng, M. U. and Uboh, F. E. (2007). Vernonia amygdalina del: A Potential Prophylactic anti-diabetic agent in Lipid complication. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 18(1): 103-106
Ekaidem, I. S., Akpanabiatu, M. I., Uboh, F. E., and Eka, O. U. (2007). Effect of folic acid and vitamin B12 Administration and Phenytoin induced toxicity in rats. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry 22(2): 36-40
Obochi, G. O., Abara, A. E., Malu, S. P., Ekam, V. S., Uboh, F. E. and Umoh, I. B. (2007). Effect of alcohol and kolanut interaction on biochemical indices of neuronal gene expression in Wistar albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences 22(1 - 2) :69 – 73
Abara, A. E., Obochi, G. O., Malu, S. P., Obi-Abang, M., Ekam, V. S. and Uboh, F. E. (2007). Effect of caffeine – coconut products interactions on induction of microsomal drug metabolizing enzymes in Wistar albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences 22(1 - 2) : 75 – 81.
Uboh, F. E., Akpanabiatu, M. I., Ekaidem, I. S., Ebong, P. E. and Umoh I.B. (2007) . Effect Of Inhalation Exposure To Gasoline Vapours On Sex Hormones Profile In Wistar Albino Rats..Acta Endocrinologica (Buc), III(1): 23-30
Uboh, F. E., Monday I. Akpanabiatu,Item J. Atangwho, Patrick E. Ebong, and Ime B. Umoh, (2007) Effect of gasoline vapours On serum lipid profile and oxidative Stress in hepatocytes of male and female rats. Acta Toxicologica 15(1):25–30
Ekaidem, I. S., Akpanabiatu, M. I., Uboh, F. E. and Eka, O. U. (2006). Vitamin B12 supplementation: effects on some biochemical and haematological indices of rats on Phenytion administration. Biokemistri 18(1): 31-37.
Eteng M. U., Ibekwe, H. A., Amatey, T. E., Bassey, B. J., Uboh, F. E. and Owu, D. U.. (2006). Effect of vitamin C on Serum lipids and electrolyte profile of Albino Wistar Rats: Nigeria Journal of Physiological Sciences 21(1-2): 15 -19.
Akpanabiatu, M. I., Umoh I.B., Eyong E. U., Edet, E. E. and Uboh, F. E. (2006). Influence of Rauwolfia vomitoria Root Bark Extract on Cardiac Enzymes of Normal Wistar Albino Rats. Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants 14 (Biopharmaceuticals 12): 273-278.
Akpanabiatu, M. I., Umoh I.B., Uboh, F. E., and Udosen, E. O. (2006). Effect of Nauclea latifolia Leaf Extracts on some Rats Serum Enzymes of Clinical Significance. Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants 14 (Biopharmaceuticals 14): 298-304
Uboh, F. E., Ebong, P. E., Eka, O. U., Eyong,E. U., and Akpanabiatu, M.I. (2005). Effect of inhalation exposure to kerosene and petrol fumes on some anaemia-diagnostic indices in rats. Global Journal of Environmental Science 4(1): 59 -63
Uboh, F. E., Akpanabiatu, M. I., Ebong, P. E., Eyong E. U. and Ekaidem, I. S (2005). Evaluation of to toxicological implications of inhalation exposure to kerosene and petrol fumes in rats. Acta Biological Szegiendiensis 49(3-4) :19-22

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IPAN Pre-admission Training Workshop on Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Water, Environment and Petroleum held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.2005-03-162005-03-18
IPAN Mandatory Training Workshop on Fertilizer & Animal Feeds Evaluation & Quality Assessment for Effective Implementation of National Policy on Agriculture held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.2006-11-272006-11-28
IPAN 8th Mandatory Training Workshop on Petroleum & Petroleum Products held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.2008-11-172008-11-18
IPAN 12th Mandatory Training Workshop on Health & Safety: What Role for Microbes and the Analyst? held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.2010-11-082010-11-09
IPAN 14th Mandatory Training Workshop on Role of Public Analysts towards the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.2011-11-152011-11-16