Biography

Amina Yusuf Jega attended Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto where she obtained her Bachelors degree in Applied Chemistry in 2010. She obtained both her Master of Science (MSc) and Doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry from the reputable Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 2014 and 2018, respectively in record time. Amina also earned a Professional Diploma in Education from the Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in the year 2019. She also bagged a Professional Diploma in Computer Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Network (UDUNet) in 2008. Amina have participated in different workshops and training covering Peer Education Training Course, Project Management and Certificate in the Usage of Microsoft Office Project 2007, Life Skills Teacher Initiative Workshop, HIV Counseling and Testing Refresher Training, Pharmacological Models in the Development of Indigenous Drugs, Baseline Data Collection, Scientific Writing/Publication and Plagiarism.

Currently, Ms. Amina works with the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. She is the current Examination officer of same Department. Amina has published in both reputable local and international journals as well as attended conferences and presented her research works both locally and internationally. Her area of specialization is Natural product chemistry with more emphasis to isolation, characterization and testing of pharmacological actions of bioactives from natural sources. Aside from the administrative responsibilities at her work place, Amina is a member of Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN), Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), West African Society for Pharmacology – Societe Ouest Africaine de Pharmacologie (WASP-SOAP), Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED), Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). She is also an editorial member and a reviewer to various reputable Journals some of which include Journal of Medical and Biological Research, Basic Research Journal of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, International Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences (AJCS), Caliphate Journal of Science and Technology (CaJOST), International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Research, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.

Amina has taught and mentored many undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has also supervised several undergraduate and Masters student projects.

Area of Interest:

Chemistry

100%

Natural Product Chemistry

62%

Bioactive Compounds

90%

Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

75%

Isolation of Phytopharmaceuticals

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0

Chapters
1

Articles
70

Abstracts
47

Selected Publications

Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, I. Nasir, A. Yunusa, C.O. Alebiosu and A.A. Muhammad, 2022. Isolation and characterization of prophylactic antimalarial agents from Ochna kibbiensis Leaves. Preprints, 10.20944/preprints202210.0319.v1.
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Tukur, M., H. Abubakar and A. Yusuf, 2022. Phytochemical and antifungal studies of Tapinathus globiferus extract and fractions. Caliphate J. Sci. Technol., 4: 71-77.
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Johnson, T.O., A.E. Adegboyega, O.A. Ojo, A.J. Yusuf and O. Iwaloye et al., 2022. A computational approach to elucidate the interactions of chemicals from Artemisia annua targeted toward SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibition for COVID-19 treatment. Front. Med., Vol. 9. 10.3389/fmed.2022.907583.
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Isah, M., S. Murtala, S.M. Abdullahi, A.N. Hamza and N. Tajuddeen et al., 2022. A bioactive chalcone from the aerial parts of Indigofera conferta Gillet. Nat. Prod. Res. (Latest Article), 10.1080/14786419.2022.2098493.
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Alebiosu, C.O.A., M. Sule, U. Pateh, M. Abdullahi, A. Musa and A. Yusuf, 2022. Isolation and structure elucidation of quercetin-derivative (amino-flavone) from Centaurea perrottetii DC (Asteraceae). Caliphate J. Sci. Technol., 4: 238-243.
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Adebisi, I.M., H.U. Yabo, S.J. Fajobi, C.J. Ugwah-Oguejiofor, A.A. Muhammad and A.J. Yusuf, 2022. In vitro uterotonic activity of Launea taraxacifolia (wild) fractions. FASEB J., Vol. 36. 10.1096/fasebj.2022.36.S1.R3620.
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Yusuf, A.J., G.A. Aleku, U.R. Bello and D.U. Liman, 2021. Prospects and challenges of developing plant-derived snake antivenin natural products: A focus on West Africa. ChemMedChem, 16: 3635-3648.
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Jega, A.Y., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, H.A. Kaita, V. Mzozoyana and A.A. Emmanuel, 2021. Biochemical evaluation and molecular docking assessment of glucosamines from Neocarya macrophylla fruits against Naja nigricollis venom. Carbohydr. Res., Vol. 509. 10.1016/j.carres.2021.108436.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Umar and F. Musa, 2020. Effect of lupeol from Vernonia glaberrima (Asteraceae) on pain and inflammation. J. Med. Plants Econ. Dev., Vol. 4. 10.4102/jomped.v4i1.84.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, A.K. Haruna, V. Mzozoyana, A.A. Biambo and H. Abubakar, 2020. A bioactive flavan-3-ol from the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla. Sci. Afr., Vol. 7. 10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00273.
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Hassan, L.G., A.J. Yusuf, N. Muhammad, C. Ogbiko and M.D. Mustapha, 2020. In vitro phytochemical screening and anti-snake venom activity of the methanol leaf and stem bark extracts of Leptadenia hastata (Asclepiadaceae) against Naja nigricollis. Asian Pac. J. Health Sci., 7: 11-14.
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Halilu, E.M., N. October, C.J. Ugwah-Oguejiofor, A.Y. Jega and M.S. Nefai, 2020. Anti-snake venom and analgesic activities of extracts and betulinic and oleanolic acids isolated from Parinari curatellifolia. J. Med. Plants Econ. Dev., Vol. 4. 10.4102/jomped.v4i1.77.
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Gwandu, U.Z., S.M. Dangoggo, U.Z. Faruk, E.M. Halilu, A.J. Yusuf and M.M. Mailafiya, 2020. Isolation and characterization of oleanolic acid benzoate from the ethylacetate leaves extracts of Vernonia ambigua (Kotschy Ex. Peyr). J. Chem. Soc. Niger., 45: 871-876.
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Buhari, M., S. Dangoggo, M. Mohammed, H. Abubakar, A. Muhammad, M. Dambatta and A. Yusuf, 2020. Isolation and characterization of some flavonoids from the leaf of Tapinanthus globiferus growing on Acacia nilotica. Caliphate J. Sci. Technol., 7: 239-245.
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Abubakar, H., A.M. Musa, M.I. Abdullahi and A.J. Yusuf, 2020. Antifungal effects of Tapinanthus globiferus growing on Vitexdoniana against some fungal isolates. Univ. J. Pharm. Res., Vol. 5. 10.22270/ujpr.v5i1.361.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, A.K. Haruna, V. Mzozoyana and H. Abubakar, 2019. Bioactive (+)-Catechin-3ꞌ-O-rhamnopyranoside from Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) Prance (Chrysobalanaceae). Egypt. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 6: 124-136.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, A.K. Haruna, V. Mzozoyana and H. Abubakar, 2019. Antisnake venom activity and isolation of quercetin from the leaf of Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) Prance ex F. White (Malpighiales: Chrysobalanaceae). Braz. J. Biol. Sci., 6: 381-389.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, A.K. Haruna, V. Mzozoyana and A. Sanusi, 2019. Isolation of epicatechin from the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) prance (Chrysobalanaceae). Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 27: 101-107.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi and A.A. Muhammad, 2019. Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of ochna schweinfurthiana: A review. Univ. J. Pharm. Res., 4: 75-79.
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Yusuf, A.J. and M.I. Abdullahi, 2019. The phytochemical and pharmacological actions of Entada africana Guill. & Perr. Heliyon, Vol. 5. 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02332.
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Jega, A.Y., M.I. Abdullahi, A.I. Rufa’i, A.B. Bala and H. Abubakar et al., 2019. Effect of saponin-rich fractions of Neocarya macrophylla on murine models of pain and inflammation. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 12: 349-355.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, G.A. Aleku, I.A. Ibrahim and C.O. Alebiosu et al., 2018. Antimicrobial activity of stigmasterol from the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla. J. Med. Plants Econ. Dev., Vol. 2, No. 1. 10.4102/jomped.v2i1.38.
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Sanusi, A., H.S. Hassan, Y.M. Sani, A.M. Musa and U.U. Pateh et al., 2018. Preliminary phytochemical and anticonvulsant studies on the root extracts of Ficus capensis Thunb. (Moraceae). J. Pharm Bioresour., 15: 1-9.
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Sanusi, A., H.S. Hassan, Y.M. Sani, A.M. Musa and U.U. Pateh et al., 2018. Preliminary phytochemical and anticonvulsant studies on the root extracts of Ficus capensis thunb. (Moraceae). J. Pharm. Bioresources., 15: 1-9.
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Olowo-Okere, A., A.J. Yusuf, A.B. Shuaibu, M.I. Abdullahi and G.A. Aleku et al., 2018. Antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of neocarya macrophylla against clinical bacterial isolates. Nigerian J. Pharm. Res., 14: 111-120.
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Hassan, L.G., H.E. Mshelia, K.J. Umar, S.M. Kangiwa, C. Ogbiko and A.J. Yusuf, 2018. Phytochemical screening, isolation and characterization of beta-sitosterol from ethyl acetate extract of stem bark of Entada africana (Fabaceae) guill. et perr. J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria., 43: 540-546.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A. Uba, I. Nasir and A. Muntaka et al., 2017. Effect of ethylacetate soluble fraction of Vernonia glaberrimawelw. ex. o. hoffm in murine models of pain. Nigerian J. Pharm. Biomed. Res., 2: 5-8.
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Uba, A., M.G. Liman, M. Yahaya, M.I. Abdullahi and A.J. Yusuf, 2017. Physicochemical and heavy metal analysis of raw, treated water and sludge from a treatment plant in sokoto, Nigeria. FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 2: 65-68.
Nasir, I., A.J. Yusuf, M.I. Abdullahi, A. Uba and A. Muntaka et al., 2017. Evaluation of acute toxicity, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of the n-butanol leaf extract of Vernonia glaberrima. J. Pharm. Allied Sci., 14: 2470-2477.
Mailafiya, M.M., U.U. Pateh, I. Iliya, A.J. Yusuf, G.T. Mohammed and A. Sanusi, 2017. Isolation of β-sitosterol from the methanol leaf extract of Leptadenia hastata (pers.) decne (asclepiaceae). Nigerian J. Pharm. Biomed. Res., 2: 132-138.
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Hassan, L.G., H.E. Mshelia, K.J. Umar, S.M. Kangiwa, C. Ogbiko and A.J. Yusuf, 2017. Analgesic activity and oral acute toxicity profile of the ethylacetate fraction of the stem bark of Entada africana guill. et perr. ASUU J. Sci., 4: 114-121.
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, A.J. Yusuf, A. Olowo-Okere and I. Nasir et al., 2017. Comparative antimicrobial activity of fractions of Vernonia glaberrima against selected human pathogens. J. Pharm. Bioresources., 14: 169-174.
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Uba, A., S.I.B. Baburo, A.I. Tsafe, M. Achor and M.I. Abdullahi et al., 2016. Determination of selected heavy metals in some medicinal plants marketed in three major selling-outlets within Sokoto metropolis-Nigeria. Imperial J. Interdiscipl. Res., 2: 866-872.
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Uba, A., M.I. Abdullahi, A.J. Yusuf, S.S. Bello and I. Nasir et al., 2016. Physicochemical and elemental analysis of different brands of Natron and Potash in Sokoto state. IOSR J. Applied Chem., 9: 51-54.
Uba, A., M.I. Abdullahi, A.J. Yusuf, I. Nasir, Z.Y.Y. Ibrahim, M. Yahaya and A. Umar, 2016. Chemical assessment of different brands of commercial table salts sold in Sokoto central market, Sokoto. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 6: 1-11.
Ismail, A.M., A.M. Musa, T. Nasir, M.G. Magaji, Y.A. Jega and I. Ibrahim, 2016. Anti-proliferative study and isolation of Ochnaflavone from the ethyl acetate-soluble fraction of Ochna kibbiensis Hutch and Dalziel. Natural Prod. Res., 2016: 1-4.
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Halilu, M.E., M. Yahaya, S.M. Dangoggo, K.J. Umar and G. Ibrahim et al., 2016. Isolation and characterization of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate from the leaves of Combretum micranthum (Altum) Combretceae. Int. J. Sci. Global Sustain., 2: 15-20.
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, A.J. Yusuf, I. Nasir and A. Muntaka et al., 2016. Phytochemical analysis, analgesic and anti-inflammatory studies on the n-Hexane soluble fraction of Vernonia glaberrima. Int. J. Sci. Global Sustainability., 2: 16-23.
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.K. Haruna, A.Y. Idris and A.M. Musa, 2015. Isolation and characterization of stigmasterol and bis-(5, 7-diacetyl-catechin-4'-α-rhamnopyranoside) from the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) prance (Chrysobalanaceae). Niger. J. Basic Applied Sci., 23: 15-22.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.K. Haruna, A.M. Musa, Z.Y.Y. Ibrahim and A. Uba, 2015. Acute toxicity studies and evaluation of analgesic property of the methanol stem bark extract of Neocarya macrophylla. J. Applied Pharmaceut. Sci., 5: 61-64.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.K. Haruna, A.M. Musa and M.S. Abdullahi et al., 2015. Phytochemical and antimicrobial evaluations of the methanol stem bark extract of Neocarya macropylla. J. Chem. Pharmaceut. Res., 7: 477-481.
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Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.K. Haruna and A.M. Musa, 2015. Preliminary phytochemical screening, toxicological and antivenin property of the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla on Naja nigricolis venom. Afr. J. Pharm. Res. Dev., 7: 6-10.
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Yusuf, A.J., C.O. Alebiosu, B.T. Odumosu, M.M. Mailafiya, M. Yahaya and Z.Y.Y. Ibrahim, 2015. Efficacy of crude extract and fractions of Citrullus lanatus against some selected micro-organisms. Sky J. Microbiol. Res., 3: 67-72.
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Yusuf, A.J., A. Galadima, Z.N. Garba and I. Nasir, 2015. Determination of some heavy metals in soil sample from Illela Garage in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 5: 8-10.
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Uba, A., M.I. Abdullahi, A.J. Yusuf, L. Mansur, Z.Y.Y. Ibrahim, I. Nasir and F.T. Abdullahi, 2015. Mineral profile, proximate and amino acid composition of three dates varieties (Phoenix dactylifera L.). Der Pharma Chemica, 7: 48-53.
Ibrahim, Z.Y.Y., A.M. Musa, M.I. Abdullahi, A. Uba and A.J. Yusuf et al., 2015. Phytochemical and antinociceptive studies on the leaf extract of Ochna schweinfurthiana (Ochnaceae). Int. J. Adv. Pharm. Biol. Chem., 4: 838-843.
Ibrahim, Z.Y.Y, M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, I.M. Maje, A.J. Yusuf and I.M. Aliyu, 2015. Acute toxicity profile and Plasmodium berghei inhibitory activity of Ochna schweinfurthiana (F. Hoffm) ochnaceae leaf extract in laboratory animals. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 6: 1302-1306.
Ibrahim, I.A.A. and A.J. Yusuf, 2015. Quantitative determination of iron and folic acid in Lactuca sativa (Lettuce) plant. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 6: 112-115.
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Ibrahim, I.A.A. and A.J. Yusuf, 2015. Extraction and physicochemical analysis of Citrus sinesis seed oil (sweet orange). Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 5: 77-81.
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Ibrahim, I.A.A. and A.J. Yusuf, 2015. Evaluation of folic acid and iron in jute leaf consumed in Nigeria. Der Pharmacia Sinica, 6: 68-71.
Ibrahim, I.A.A. and A.J. Yusuf, 2015. Assessment of folic acid and iron in cabbage consumed in Bauchi state. J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 7: 248-251.
Chindo, M., I.A.A. Ibrahim and A.J. Yusuf, 2015. Comparative study of hepatitis B and C virus co-infection among HIV negative and HIV positive patients attending ATBU teaching hospital, Bauchi. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 6: 1-5.
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Alebiosu, C.O. and A.J. Yusuf, 2015. Phytochemical screening, thin-layer chromatographic studies and UV analysis of extracts of Citrullus lanatus. J. Pharm. Chem. Biol. Sci., 3: 214-220.
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Abdullahi, M.I., A.K. Haruna, A.M. Musa, M.A Alhassan and A. Umar et al., 2015. Preliminary phytochemical and antimicrobial evaluation of the methanolic leaf extract of Ochna kibbiensis Hutz and Dalz (Ochnaceae). J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 7: 626-631.
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, C.O. Alebiosu, A.M. Alhassan and S. Mode et al., 2015. Antimicrobial properties of the methanol leaf extract of Vernonia glaberrima Welw. Ex O. Hoffm (Asteraceae). Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 9: 914-918.
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, A. Yunusa, H.A. Kaita and A.H. Yaro et al., 2015. Evaluation of the antimalarial effect of the methanolic leaf extract of Vernonia glaberrima (Asteraceae). IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 10: 6-9.
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, A. Umar, A.M. Alhasan and A.J. Yusuf et al., 2015. Studies on phytochemical constituents, toxicity, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of Vernonia glaberrima. Der Pharma Chemica, 7: 273-278.
Abdullahi, M., A. Uba, A. Yaro, O. Maxwell and A. Yusuf et al., 2015. Phytochemical screening, acute toxicity study and evaluation of antidiabetic properties of the methanolic leaf extract of Vernonia glaberrima (Asteraceae). J. Pharmaceut. Chem. Biol. Sci., 3: 169-177.
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