Name
Dr. Esien David-Oku
DepartmentBiochemistry
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout 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 |
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| University of Calabar Senate Research Grant (N14,000) for PhD Research - 1992 | NRN 14000 | HOD Biochemistry | 1992-06-09 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
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| 2nd DNA Fingerprinting Workshop | 2nd DNA Fingerprinting Workshop, by the Genomic Research Group, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. J | 2011-07-25 | 2011-07-29 | |
| Hands-on Training Workshop on Molecular Biology: | The Role of Molecular Biology and biotechnology in Research and Development. Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos. | 2011-08-01 | 2011-08-05 | |
| H3Africa Applicant Information Meeting Nairobi, Kenya. September | H3Africa Applicant Information Meeting Nairobi, Kenya. September | 2011-09-21 | 2011-09-22 | |
| EAGER Africa International Conference on Ethics and Genomic Research in Africa | EAGER Africa International Conference on Ethics and Genomic Research in Africa (incorporating a grants writing workshop by NIH), Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja-Nigeria, | 2011-11-28 | 2011-11-29 | |
| 12th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Neuroscience Science Society of Nigeria | 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. | 2014-11-26 | 2014-11-29 | |
| 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. | 2014-11-26 | 2014-11-29 | |
| Summer Workshop: Hands-On Training in Molecular Biology Techniques | Summer Workshop: Hands-On Training in Molecular Biology Techniques II, organized and hosted by Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, 13th – 22nd July, 2015 | 2015-07-13 | 2015-07-22 | |
| 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. | 2015-10-06 | 2015-10-08 | |
| 16th Annual Scientific Conference | 16th Annual Scientific Conference | 2016-04-27 | 2016-04-30 | |
| 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, 2016 | 2016-05-05 | 2015-05-07 | |
| 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 | 2017-08-02 | 2017-08-05 |