Dr. Gabriel Godson Akunna
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Dr. Gabriel Godson Akunna

Lecturer
Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Anatomy from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Reproductive Biology
62%
Stereology
90%
Toxicology
75%
Medical Education
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Akunna, G.G., E.N. Obikili, G.E. Anyanwu and E.A. Esom, 2016. Spermiographic, 2 and 3-dimensional quantitative analysis of testicular tissues of rat submitted to Citrus paradisi waste extract and cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity. Int. J. Cancer Res., 12: 176-187.
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  2. Akunna, G.G., A.M. Akingbade, C.O. Faeji, O.I. Oni and O.O. Akande, 2016. Reactive Oxygen Species Generation could be a Causative factor for perfume–induced testicular toxicity in male rat. Int. J. Med. Health Res., 2: 28-34.
  3. Igwe, O., G.G. Akunna, A.A. Oremosu, S.C. Gbotolorun, J.A. Aniah and B. Inyang, 2015. Priapism-induced remote alterations on liver histology, liver biomarker enzymes and haematological parameters of animal models and the attenuating role of ascorbic acid. Scholars J. Applied Med. Sci., 3: 53-57.
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  4. Igwe, O., G.G. Akunna, A.A. Oremosu, A.M. Akingbade and M.A. Adefisayo, 2015. Priapism in Sprague-Dawley rat: Evidences for spermatotoxic, histomorphological changes in corpora cavernosa and the protective efficacy of ascorbic acid and testosterone. Int. J. Med. Health Res., 1: 63-67.
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  5. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, A.M. Akingbade, E.L. Anderson and F.S. Olusolade, 2015. Histo-morphometric evidences for testicular derangement in animal models submitted to chronic and sub-chronic inhalation of fragrance. Am. J. Res. Commun., 3: 84-101.
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  6. Akingbade, A.M., G.G. Akunna, C.O. Faeji, D.A. Oyeniran, M.A. Adefisayo and O.I. Oni, 2015. Histomorphometric and spermatogenic evaluation of musk based-incense induced testisculotoxicity in adult albino rats. Scholars J. Applied Med. Sci., 3: 2111-2117.
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  7. Egwu, O.A., G.G. Akunna and J.A. Egwu, 2014. Assessing students' knowledge of sub-disciplines in anatomy: A pilot study. Int. J. Med. Med. Sci., 6: 224-229.
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  8. Egwu, O.A. and G.G. Akunna, 2014. Sonographic evaluation of the diameter of the common carotid artery among young adult Nigerians. J. Exp. Res., 2: 30-38.
  9. Akunna, G.G., O.A. Egwu, J.A. Nwafor and O. Uchewa, 2014. Absence of the musculocutaneous nerve in the right upper extremity: An unusual anatomical variation with potential clinical relevance. Ann. Bioanthropol., 2: 74-77.
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  10. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade and L.A. Enye 2014. Spermatotoxicity in animal models exposed to fragrance components. J. Med. Sci., 14: 46-50.
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  11. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu and A.O. Oyewopo, 2014. The ameliorating capabilities of Croton zambesicus leaf extract on the testis of rats exposed to pyrethroid-based insecticide. J. Anatomical Sci., 5: 7-16.
  12. Akingbade, A.M., L.C. Saalu, O.O. Oyebanji, D.A. Oyeniran, O.O. Akande and G.G. Akunna, 2014. Rhodinol-based incense testiculotoxicity in albino rats: Testicular histology, spermatogenic and biochemical evaluations. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 9: 68-81.
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  13. Akingbade, A.M., L.C. Saalu, G.G. Akunna, E.L. Anderson and F.S. Olusolade, 2014. Finger and palmar dermatoglyphic study among the Yorubas in Jos, Nigeria. Ann. Bioanthropol., 2: 49-53.
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  14. Saalu, L.C., G.G. Akunna, L.A. Enye, S.O. Oluwaseyi and M.A. Adebanji, 2013. Pathophysiology of varicocele: Evidence for oxidative stress as a mechanism pathway. Eur. J. Anat., 17: 82-91.
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  15. Saalu, L.C., G.G. Akunna and O.S. Ogunmodede, 2013. Evidences for deleterous role of free radicals in experimental varicocele using animal model. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 3: 1125-1143.
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  16. Saalu, L.C., G.G. Akunna and J.O. Ajayi, 2013. Modulating role of bitter leaf on spermatogenic and steroidogenesis functions of the rat testis. Am. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 3: 314-321.
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  17. Saalu, L.C., G.G. Akunna and A.O. Oyewopo, 2013. The histo-morphometric evidences of Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract-induced testicular toxicity. Int. J. Morphol., 31: 662-667.
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  18. Saalu, L.C., G.G. Akunna and A.O. Oyewopo, 2013. The comparison of three experimental rat varicocele models: Their effects on histomorphometry, spermiogram and oxidative status. J. Exp. Clin. Anatomy, 12: 22-30.
  19. Ogunlade, B., G.G. Akunna, L.C. Saalu, J.A. Aniah and L.A. Enye, 2013. Haematological indices and splenic histo-architecture of Wistar rat treated with aniline: Supplementary role of Moringa oleifera leave extracts. Int. J. Biotechnol. Allied Field, 1: 136-144.
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  20. Ayeni, O.J., B. Ogunlade, G. Akunna and L.A. Enye, 2013. Highly active antiretroviral therapy: Effects on foetal parameters, kidney and spleen of the dams. Scholars J. Applied Med. Sci., 1: 131-137.
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  21. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, O.S. Ogunmodede and A.M. Akingbade, 2013. Pyrethroid-Based Insecticide Induces Testicular Toxicity via Oxidative Pathway: Study Suggest. Orient. J. Sci. Res., 2: 13-20.
  22. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, O.S. Ogunmodede and A.M. Akingbade, 2013. Anti-fertility role of allethrin based-mosquito coil on animal models. Int. J. Biol. Pharmacy Allied Sci., 2: 192-207.
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  23. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, A.O. Ojewale, L.A. Enye and S. Ogunmodede, 2013. Experimental diabetes using a new model of induction: Histological and Stereological evaluation of the testis post-administration of Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis) extract (PDF) experimental diabetes using a new model of induction: Histological and stereological evaluation of the testes post-administration of bay leaf extract. Global J. Pharm. Res., 2: 1585-1594.
  24. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, A.O. Ojewale and L.A. Enye, 2013. Consumption of bay leaf (a food spice) may be a safe and effective treatment for male infertility resulting from partial ligation of the left renal vein in wistar rat: Study suggest. Am. J. Res. Commun., 1: 123-142.
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  25. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade and A.M. Akingbade, 2013. Tackling infertility with medicinal plant: Another instance. Global J. Med. Plant Res., 1: 93-105.
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  26. Saalu, L.C., B. Ogunlade, G.O. Ajayi, A.O. Oyewopo, G.G. Akunna and O.S. Ogunmodede, 2012. The hepato-protective potentials of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on alcohol-induced hepato-toxicity in Wistar rat. Am. J. Biotechnol. Mol. Sci., 2: 6-14.
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  27. Saalu, L.C., A.O. Oyewopo, L.A. Enye, B. Ogunlade, G.G. Akunna, J. Bello and O.S. Ogunmodede, 2012. The hepato-rejuvinative and hepato-toxic capabilities of Citrus paradisi Macfad fruit juice in Rattus norvegicus. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 6: 1056-1063.
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  28. Ogunmodede, O.S., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, G.G. Akunna and A.O. Oyewopo, 2012. An evaluation of the hypoglycemic, antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials of onion (Allium cepa L.) on alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits. Int. J. Pharmacol., 8: 21-29.
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  29. Ogunlade, B., L.C. Saalu, O.S. Ogunmodede, G.G. Akunna, O.A. Adeeyo and G.O. Ajayi, 2012. The salutary role of Allium cepa extract on the liver histology, liver oxidative status and liver marker enzymes of rabbits submitted to alcohol-induced toxicity. Am. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 2: 67-81.
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  30. Ogunlade, B., G.G. Akunna, O.O. Fatoba, J.O. Ayeni, A.A. Adegoke and S.A. Adelakun, 2012. Aqueous extract of Vernonia amygdalina protects against alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats. World J. Young Res., 2: 70-77.
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  31. Akunna, G.G., O.S. Ogunmodede, L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, A.J. Bello and E.O. Salawu, 2012. Ameliorative effect of Moringa oleifera (drumstick) leaf extracts on chromium induced testicular toxicity in rat testes. World J. Life Sci. Med. Res., 2: 20-26.
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  32. Akunna, G.G., O.S. Ogunmodede, C.L. Saalu, B. Ogunlade and A.J. Bello, 2012. Laurus nobilis extract preserves testicular functions in cryptorchid rat. World J. Life Sci. Med. Res., 2: 91-99.
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  33. Akunna, G.G., C.L. Saalu, O.S. Ogunmodede, B. Ogunlade and A.J. Bello, 2012. Aqueous extract of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) protects testis against atrazine-induced toxicity in rat. World J. Life Sci. Med. Res., 2: 100-108.
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  34. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, O.S. Ogunmodede, B. Ogunlade, G.A. Adefolaju and A.J. Bello, 2011. The effects of two Nigerian made perfumes on the liver of adult Wistar rat. J. Med. Sci., 11: 220-225.
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