Mr. Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
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Mr. Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette

Lecturer II
Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Calabar, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Genetics and Breeding from University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Animal Genetics
62%
Animal Diversity
90%
Phylogenetic
75%
Population Genetics
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
0
Articles
40
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Edem, U.L. and E.E. Ekerette, 2020. Comparative evaluation of the influence of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth performance of Tetrapleura tetraptera. Asain J. Biol., 9: 1-9.
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  2. Osuagwu, A.N., V.C. Oparaugo and E.E. Ekerette. 2019. Genetic diversity of african mistletoe (Loranthus micranthus Linn.) accessions from selected plant hosts using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) gene. Int. J. Mol. Evol. Biodiversity, 10.5376/ijmeb.2019.09.0002.
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  3. Kooffreh, M.E., E.A. Okon, E.E. Ekerette and I. Simon, 2019. In silico analysis of the protein structure of tumor suppressor genes in humans. Int. J. Innovative Sci. Res. Technol., 4: 37-42.
  4. Ekerette, E.E., E.V. Ikpeme, J.N. Efienokwu and M.O. Ozoje, 2019. Immune response of nigerian chicken genotypes to salmonella and newcastle vaccines. Trends Appl. Sci. Res., 14: 296-302.
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  5. Kooffreh, M.E., A.J. Umoyen, E.V. Ikpeme, O.U. Udensi and E.E. Ekerette et al., 2018. Analysis of CYP1B1gene mutation spectrum in families with open-angle glaucoma in Calabar, Nigeria. J. Adv. Med. Pharm. Sci., 17: 1-2.
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  6. Ikpeme, E.V., O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette and M.O. Ozoje, 2018. Single nucleotide polymorphisms and haplotype analyses in tilapia fish inferred from mtDNA D-loop and Cyt-b regions. J. Biotechnol. Biomater., Vol. 8. 10.4172/2155-952X-C5-100.
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  7. Henry, A.J., E.V. Ikpeme, U.U. Etukakpan, E.E. Ekerette and A. Halilu, 2018. Assessment of genetic relatedness of clams (Egeria radiate) using Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers. J. Agric. Ecol. Res. Int., 15: 1-10.
  8. Etukudo, O.M., B.O. Asuquo, U.B. Ekaluo, B. Okon and E.E. Ekerette et al., 2018. Evaluation of genetic diversity in giant african land snails using Inter Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR). Asian J. Adv. Agric. Res., 7: 1-13.
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  9. Ekerette, E.E., E.V. Ikpeme, O.U. Udensi, M.O. Ozoje and O.M. Etukudo et al., 2018. Phylogenetics and molecular divergence of Tilapia fish (Oreochromis species) using mitochondrial D-Loop and cytochrome b regions. Am. J. Mol. Biol., 8: 39-57.
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  10. Duke, R., M.E. Kooffreh, A.J. Umoyen, E.E. Ekerette and M.O. Etukudo et al., 2018. A pilot study on human CYP1B1 gene mutations in three cases with primary congenital glaucoma in Calabar: Benefits for disease management. J. Adv. Med. Med. Res., 27: 1-10.
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  11. Okon, E.A., E.V. Ikpeme, O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette, H.E. Etta, E.P. Willie and M. Ozoje, 2017. Computational analysis of evolutionary relationship of a family of cold shock proteins in ten mammalian species. J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., 16: 1-14.
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  12. Ikpeme, E.V., E.E. Ekerette, O.U. Udensi and M.O. Ozoje, 2017. Assessment of morphological variation in wild and cultured populations of tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus). J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., 13: 1-10.
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  13. Etukudo, O.M., E.E. Ekerette and A.J. Umoyen, 2017. Relationships among phenotypic traits of giant african land snails in western region of Nigeria. J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., 16: 1-8.
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  14. Etukudo, O.M., E.E. Ekerette and A.J. Umoyen, 2017. Phenotypic correlations and body weight prediction of two ectotypes of giant african land snails (Archachatina maginata, Swain.) based on number of whorls in Calabar, Nigeria. Asian Res. J. Agric., 5: 1-8.
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  15. Kooffreh, M.E., J.B. Offor, E.E. Ekerette and U.I. Udom, 2016. Prevalence of tuberculosis in Calabar, Nigeria: A case study of patients attending theoutpatients department of Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital, Calabar. Saudi J. Health Sci., 5: 130-133.
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  16. Ikpeme, E.V., O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette and U.H. Okon, 2016. Potential of ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seeds in mitigating aspartame-induced oxidative stress in rat model. Res. J. Med. Plants, 10: 55-66.
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  17. Ikpeme, E.V., M.E. Kooffreh, O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette, L.A. Ashishie and M.O. Ozoje, 2016. Multivariate-based genetic diversity analysis of three genotypes of nigerian local chickens (Gallus domestica). Int. J. Sci. Res. Methodol., 5: 1-12.
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  18. Etukudo, O.M., B. Okon and E.E. Ekerette, 2016. Differentiation in growth of body components between two ectotypes of giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata S.) based on number of whorls in Calabar, Nigeria. Asian J. Anim. Sci., 10: 196-201.
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  19. Chukwurah, P.N., E.A. Uyoh, I.N. Usen, E.E. Ekerette and N.C. Ogbonna, 2016. Assessment of intra and inter species variation in antioxidant composition and activity in marginalized Fonio millet (Digitaria spp.). J. Cereals Oilseeds, 7: 1-6.
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  20. Kooffreh, M.E., E.V. Ikpeme, E.E. Ekerette and N.O. Eyo, 2015. Evaluating the prevalence of five genetic traits of simple inheritance in association with the distribution pattern of ABO and rhesus phenotypes among families in Calabar, Nigeria. J. Med. Sci., 15: 185-191.
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  21. Ikpeme, E.V., U.B. Ekaluo, O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette and M. Pius, 2015. Phytochemistry and reproductive activities of male albino rats treated with crude leaf extract of great bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis). Asian J. Sci. Res., 8: 367-373.
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  22. Etukudo, O.M., O. BIna-ibor and E.E. Ekerette, 2015. Comparative study of egg quality traits of black-skinned and white-skinned ectotypes of snails (Archachatina marginata) based on four whorls in Calabar, Nigeria. J. Biol. Sci., 15: 98-101.
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  23. Ekaluo, U.B., E.V. Ikpeme, O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette, S.O. Usen and S.F. Usoroh, 2015. Comparative in vitro assessment of drumstick (Moringa oleifera) and neem (Azadiracta indica) leaf extracts for antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities. Res. J. Med. Plant, 9: 24-33.
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  24. Ekaluo, U.B., E.V. Ikpeme, E.E. Ekerette and C.I. Chukwu, 2015. In vitro antioxidant and free radical activity of some Nigerian medicinal plants: Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina L.) and Guava (Psidium guajava Del.). Res. J. Med. Plant, 9: 215-226.
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  25. Chukwurah, P.N., E.A. Brisibe, L.I. Ekwere, E.E. Ekerette and K. Borgbara, 2015. Comparative assessment of annual wormwood and local accessions of bitter leaf for antioxidant composition and activity. Spatula DD, 5: 227-233.
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  26. Ikpeme, E.V., U.B. Ekaluo, O.U. Udensi and E.E. Ekerette, 2014. Screening fresh and dry fruits of Avocado pear (Persea americana) for antioxidant activities: An alternative for synthetic antioxidant. J. Life Sci. Res. Discovery, 1: 19-25.
  27. Ikpeme, E.V., U.B. Ekaluo, O. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette, P.B. Ekpo and B.O. Asuquo, 2014. Sperm quality and hormone profile of male albino rats FED with seeds of African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum, mull). Ann. Res. Rev. Biol., 4: 1379-1386.
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  28. Ikpeme, E.V., U.B. Ekaluo, O.U. Udensi and E.E. Ekerette, 2013. Potential effect of some local antimalarial herbs on reproductive functions of male albino rat. Ann. Rev. Res. Biol., 3: 742-751.
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  29. Ikpeme, E.V., O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette and P.N. Chukwurah, 2013. Optimization of plant factory for sourcing natural antioxidants: A paradigm shift. Int. J. Adv. Res., 1: 7-15.
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  30. Ikpeme, E.V., B.O. Asuquo, U.B. Ekaluo, O.U. Udensi, P.B. Ekpo and E.E. Ekerette, 2013. Sperm and Hormonal Profile of Male Albino Rats Fed with African Walnut (Tetraacarpidium conophorum Mull). In: Animal Breeding and Feeding in Nigeria, Omeje, I.S. (Ed.)., University of Nigeria Press, Nsukka, Nigeria.