Dr. Sunday Otu Ita
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Dr. Sunday Otu Ita

Associate Professor
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Physiology from University of Calabar, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Physiology
62%
Gynecology
90%
Obstetrics
75%
Tropical Medicine
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
1
Articles
29
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Ita, S.O., C.W. Ihua, T.H. Olatunbosun and M.O. Nteh, 2017. Influence of two different combination of oral contraceptive on some serum electrolytes in women. Int. J. Reprod. Contracept. Obstet. Gynecol., 5: 2161-2165.
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  2. Ita, S.O. and Y.C. Udotung, 2017. Serum proteins and enzymes levels in rats following co-administration of ethanolic leaf extracts of Ageratum conyzoides and Nigerian Bonnylight crude oil. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discov., 2: 79-83.
  3. Ita, S.O. and M.E. Nya, 2017. Co-administration of crude ethanolic leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoides ameliorates Nigerian bonnylight crude oil-induced erythrocyte haemolysis in female wistar rats. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 12: 73-77.
  4. Ita, S.O. and K.T. Umana, 2017. Evaluation of serum uric acid, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen as biomarkers of renal function of rats administered Nigerian Bonny light crude oil (NBLCO) and 50% bee honey. Int. J. Curr. Res., 9: 52547-52550.
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  5. Ita, S.O. and E.O. Akpanyung, 2017. Evaluation of the relationship between fibrinogen, platelet and differential white cell count in female rats co-administration crude ethanol leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoides and Nigerian bonnylight crude oil. Palgo J. Med. Sci., 4: 132-138.
  6. Ita, S.O., E.O. Akpanyung, A.S. Robert, E.O. Aluko, F.O. Eseabasi and M.U. Sunday-Essien, 2016. Evaluation of some inflammatory biomarkers in male albino wistar rats following ingestion of crude oil and the role of bee honey, vitamins C and E. Modern Res. Inflammation, 5: 55-62.
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  7. Ita, S.O., C.W. Ihua, U.E. Francis and E.B. Ukpong, 2016. The influence of combined oral contraceptive on erythrocyte sedimentation rate, total protein, albumin, globulin and fibrinogen in women. ARC J. Gynecol. Obstet., 1: 4-9.
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  8. Ita, S.O. and J.N. Nsikan, 2016. The ethanol leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoides ameliorates Nigerian bonny light crude oil-induced nephrotoxicity in female Wistar rats. Int. J. Health Saf. Environ., 2: 9-15.
  9. Ita, S.O. and I.A. Edagha, 2016. Renal protective effect of antioxidant vitamins C and E against crude oil-induced nephrotoxicity. Merit Res. J. Med. Med. Sci., 4: 425-431.
  10. Ita, S.O., B.L. Dum-Awara, U. Udofia and E.E. Ojobo, 2015. Effects of Nigerian bonny light crude oil on some immunological parameters: The role of antioxidant vitamins C and E and honey in male wistar rats. J. Med. Biol. Sci., 1: 72-78.
  11. Edagha, I.A., K.G. Davies, S.O. Ita, A.N. Aquaisua and B.E. Anwana, 2015. Preliminary study: Neurobehavioural effects of Nauclea latifolia and Emilia sonchifolia in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei berghei. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 5: 914-923.
  12. Ita, S.O., E.O. Aluko, T.H. Olubobokun, U.A. Okon, A.B. Antai and E.E. Osim, 2014. The relationship between Nigerian Bonny Light Crude Oil-induced hypoglycaemia and endogenous serum insulin concentration in male Wistar rats: The role of antioxidant vitamins C and E. Am. J. Mol. Biol., 4: 81-88.
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  13. Ita, S.O., T.H. Olubobokun, E.A. Benson, A.B. Antai and E.E. Osim, 2013. Anti-atherogenic potentials of vitamin C or E administration against ingested Nigerian bonny light crude oil (NBLCO) in male Wistar rats. E3 J. Med. Res., 2: 117-122.
  14. Ita, S.O., E.O. Aluko, D.E. Atang, A.B. Antai and E.E. Osim, 2013. Vitamin C or E supplementation ameliorates Nigerian bonny light crude oil-induced erythrocyte haemolysis in male wistar rats. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 1: 44-51.
  15. Akpanyung, E.O., S.O. Ita, K.A. Opara, K.G. Davies, J.I. Ndem and A.F. Uwah, 2013. Phytochemical screening and effect of ethanol root extract of Microdesmis puberula on some haematological and biochemical parameters in normal male albino Wistar rats. J. Med. Plants Res., 7: 2338-2342.
  16. Akpan, O.U., O.A. Odeh, I.S. Otu and E.O. Eme, 2013. Enhancement of intestinal motility and transit time in streptozotozin-induced diabetic rats treated with Ocimum gratissimum. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 3: 1835-1846.
  17. Okon, U.A., S.O. Ita, C.E. Ekpenyong, K.G. Davies and O.I. Inyang, 2011. Reduction of platelet and lymphocyte counts and elevation of neutrophil counts in rats treated with aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 5: 303-306.
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  18. Ita, S.O., U.A. Udofia, N.E. Udokang and U.A. Okon, 2011. Comparative osmotic fragility in rats following ingestion of crude oil (Nigerian bonny light), petrol, kerosene and diesel. Int. J. Curr. Trends Sci. Technol., 2: 326-331.
  19. Ita, S.O., N.E. Udokang, E.O. Akpanyung and A.L. Ekanem, 2011. An evaluation of the atherogenic potential of Nigerian bonny light crude oil (NBLCO) in rats. Instasci J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., 1: 4-8.
  20. Ita, S.O. and U.A. Udofia, 2011. Comparative study of some haematological parameters in rats following ingestion of crude oil (Nigerian Bonny Light), petrol, kerosene and diesel. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 4: 498-505.
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  21. Etim, O.E., E.I. Bassey, S.O. Ita, I.C. Udokang, I.E. Etim and I.L. Jackso, 2011. Modulatory effect of sweet almond extract on serum lipids, lipid peroxidation and histology of pancreas in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 1: 155-161.
  22. Ben, E.E., S.O. Ita, U.A. Okon, N.E. Udokang and M.B. Etim, 2011. Effect of Ca2+ channel locker on thyroid hormone induced glucose metabolism. Int. J. Curr. Trends Sci. Technol., 2: 140-146.
  23. Ben, E.E., S.O. Ita, O.E. Etim, J.O. Adunoye and E.U. Eyong, 2011. Cardiovascular risk potentials of Ageratum conyzoides. Int. J. Curr. Trends Sci. Technol., 2: 119-205.
  24. Ita, S.O., E.O. Akpanyung, B.I. Umoh, E.E. Ben and S.O. Ukafia, 2009. Acetaminophen induced hepatic toxicity: Protective role of Ageratum conyzoides. Pak. J. Nutr., 8: 928-932.
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  25. Antai, A.B., E.U. Eyong, M.U. Eteng, E.H. Itam, M.E. Eko and S.O. Ita, 2009. Serum protein and enzyme levels in rats following administration of ethanolic leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoides (goat weed). Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 24: 117-120.
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  26. Okon, U.A., A.B. Antai, E.E. Osim and S.O. Ita, 2008. The relative incidence of diabetes mellitus in ABO/Rhesus blood groups in South-Eastern Nigeria. Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 23: 1-3.
  27. Ita, S.O., 2008. Experiments on Skeletal Muscle. In: Practical Physiology Manual for Medical, Pharmacy and B.Sc. Students, Ibu, J.O. (Ed.). University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria, pp: 78-90.
  28. Ita, S.O., O.E. Etim, E.E. Ben and O.F. Ekpo, 2007. Haematopoietic properties of ethanolic leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoides (Goat weed) in albino rats. Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 22: 83-87.
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  29. Ita, S.O., R.R. Ettarh, A.B. Antai and B.A. Akpogomeh, 2005. The stimulatory effect of intragastric administration of crude aqueous extract of Ageratum conyzoides on gastric acid secretion in rats. Niger. J. Health Biomed. Sci., 4: 121-124.
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  30. Ita, S.O. and B.A. Akpogomeh, 2005. Comparative erythrocytes osmotic fragility test and some haematological parameters in HbAA, HbAS and HbSS subjects. Med. Lab. Sci. J., 14: 1-5.