Dr. Mustafa Alhaji Isa
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Dr. Mustafa Alhaji Isa

Senior Lecturer
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics from Sharda University, India

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Area of Interest:

Microbiology
100%
Biotechnology
62%
Bioinformatics
90%
Microbiology
75%
Infectious Disease
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
1
Articles
80
Abstracts
3

Selected Publications

  1. Wakil, S., M.A. Isa, A. Mustapha, S. Gide, I.M. Hussaini and M.U. Ali, 2022. The non-pharmaceutical interventions to control the spread of Covid-19. Arid Zone J. Basic Appl. Res., 1: 133-143.
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  2. Isa, M.A., A. Mustapha, S. Qazi, K. Raza, I.A. Allamin, M.M. Ibrahim and M.M. Mohammed, 2022. In silico molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation of potential inhibitors of 3C-like main proteinase (3CLpro) from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) using selected african medicinal plants. Adv. Tradit. Med., 22: 107-123.
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  3. Waziri, I., M.A. Isa, M. Sonopo, D.B.G. Williams and A. Muller, 2021. Synthesis, anti-microbial, toxicity and molecular docking studies of N-nitroso-N-phenylhydroxylamine (cupferron) and its derivatives. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., Vol. 52. 10.1016/j.bmcl.2021.128381.
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  4. Wakil, S., M.A. Isa and A. Mustapa, 2021. Phenotypic and molecular detection of resistance genes from multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from patients attending selected hospitals in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. Int. J. Res. Rev., 8: 396-407.
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  5. Ntie-Kang, F., K.K. Telukunta, S.A.T. Fobofou, V.C. Osamor and S.A. Egieyeh et al., 2021. Computational applications in secondary metabolite discovery (CAiSMD): An online workshop. J. Cheminf., Vol. 13. 10.1186/s13321-021-00546-8.
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  6. Isa, M.A., M.B. Abubakar, M.M. Mohammed, M.M. Ibrahim and F.A. Gubio, 2021. Identification of potent inhibitors of ATP synthase subunit c (AtpE) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis using in silico approach. Heliyon, Vol. 7. 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08482.
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  7. Isa, M.A. and M.M. Mohammed, 2021. Molecular docking and dynamic simulation of UDP-N-acetylenolpyruvoylglucosamine reductase (MurB) obtained from Mycobacterium tuberculosis using in silico approach. Netw. Model. Ana.l Health Inf. Bioinf., Vol. 10. 10.1007/s13721-021-00317-3.
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  8. Thayumanavan, P., S. Nallaiyan, C. Loganathan, P. Sakayanathan, S. Kandasamy and M.A. Isa, 2020. Inhibition of glutathione and s-allyl glutathione on pancreatic lipase: Analysis through in vitro kinetics, fluorescence spectroscopy and in silico docking. Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 160: 623-631.
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  9. Isa, M.A., 2020. Comparative modeling and dynamic simulation of UDP-N-acetylmuramoyl-alanine ligase (MurC) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis through virtual screening and toxicity analysis. Life Sci., Vol. 262. 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118466.
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  10. Rahman, Y., S. Afrin, M.A. Isa, S. Ahmed and M. Tabish, 2019. Elucidating the molecular interaction of serum albumin with nizatidine and the role of β-cyclodextrin: Multi-spectroscopic and computational approach. J. Biomol. Struct. Dynamics, (In Press). 10.1080/07391102.2019.1604265.
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  11. Maharajan, S., K. Saravanan, V. Saravanan, S. Srinivasan and M. Shankar et al., 2019. Discovery of new potential triplet acting inhibitor for Alzheimer disease via X-ray crystallography, molecular docking and molecular dynamics. J. Biomol. Struct. Dynamics, (In Press). 10.1080/07391102.2019.1620128.
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  12. Isa, M.A., R.S. Majumdar and S. Haider, 2019. In silico identification of potential inhibitors against Shikimate dehydrogenase through virtual screening and toxicity studies for the treatment of tuberculosis. Int. Microbiol., 22: 7-17.
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  13. Isa, M.A., 2019. Homology modeling and molecular dynamic simulation of UDP-N-acetylmuramoyl-L-alanine-D-glutamate ligase (MurD) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis using in silico approach. Comput. Biol. Chem., 78: 116-126.
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  14. Isa, M.A., 2019. Homology modeling and in silico toxicity assessment of potential inhibitors of cytidylate kinase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Network Model. Anal. Health Inform. Bioinform., Vol. 8. 10.1007/s13721-019-0191-7.
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  15. Isa, M.A. and R.S. Majumdar, 2019. Computer-aided drug design based on comparative modeling, molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation of Polyphosphate Kinase (PPK) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. J. Proteins Proteomics, (In Press). 10.1007/s42485-019-00006-w.
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  16. Bello, H.S., J.A. Ameh, I.A. Raufu, Y.N. Ibrahim, M.A. Isa and T. Isa, 2019. Isolation and antibiotic resistance profile of clinical isolates of A. hydrophila from a tertiary hospital in Northeastern Nigeria. Res. J. Life Sci. Bioinform. Pharm. Chem. Sci., 5: 49-56.
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  17. Mustapha, H.M. Kyari, H.S. Bello and M.A. Isa, 2018. Prevalence of malaria parasite infection among children attending paediatric ward, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Asian J. Res. Biol. Pharm. Sci., 6: 27-31.
  18. Kyari, H.M., N. Benson, M.A. Isa and T. Ibrahim, 2018. Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus co-infection among patients attending Umaru Shehu Ultramodern Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Asian J. Res. Biol. Pharm. Sci., 5: 164-169.
  19. Kyari, H.M., M. Aminu and M.A. Isa, 2018. Seroprevalence of rubella IgM antibodies among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinics in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. World J. Pharm. Res., 6: 730-735.
  20. Isa, M.A., R.S. Majumdar, S. Haider and S. Kandasamy, 2018. Molecular modeling, docking and dynamic simulation of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 1-carboxyvinyltransferase (MurA) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Inform. Med. Unlocked, 12: 56-66.
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  21. Isa, M.A., R.S. Majumdar and S. Haider, 2018. In silico docking and molecular dynamics simulation of 3-dehydroquinate synthase (DHQS) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. J. Mol. Model., Vol. 24. 10.1007/s00894-018-3637-4.
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  22. Abadam, F.A., D. El Yuguda, Y. Geidam, I.A. Gulani and M.A. Isa, 2018. Isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serotypes in chickens in Maiduguri, Nigeria. J. Scient. Tech. Res., 8: 24-29.
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  23. Isa, M.A. and B.K. Malik, 2017. Molecular docking and dynamic simulation of 3-dehydroquinate dehydratase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Int. J. Pharm. Bio Sci., 8: 314-320.
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  24. Bulakarima, A.U., H.S. Bello, M.I. Abbas and M.A. Isa, 2017. Isolation and identification of microorganisms from locally prepared Zobo drink in Konduga Town, Borno State, Nigeria. Asian J. Res. Biol. Pharm. Sci., 5: 117-122.
  25. Shettima, A., H.S. Bello, B.A. Abbagana, M.A. Isa and M.I. Abbas, 2016. Novel uses of bacteriophages in the treatment of human infections and antibiotic resistance. Am. J. Biosci., 4: 34-40.
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  26. Jidda, H.D., S.O. Oyebode, H.S. Bello and M.A. Isa, 2016. Serological evidence of HBV and HDV co-infection among pregnant women in Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria. J. Biol. Chem. Res., 33: 686-691.
  27. Isa, M.A., E. Anija and A.M. Ali, 2016. Serological evidence of hepatitis C virus antibodies among students attending University of Maiduguri medical centre, Borno state, Nigeria. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci., 3: 187-191.
  28. Isa, M.A. and B.K. Malik, 2016. In silico identification of novel inhibitors for shikimate kinase from mycobacterium tuberculosis using natural and synthetic ligands. J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 8: 25-34.
  29. Bello, H.S., A. Mustapha, H.Y. Ismail, M.A. Isa and H.M. Kyari, 2016. Detection of Aeromonas species from water sources in North Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Innov. Sci. Eng. Technol., 3: 140-148.
  30. Musa, I.A., A.O. Oyekemi, M.A. Isa, I.A. Allamin and A. Shettima, 2015. Isolation and identification fungi associated with fish pond water within Maiduguri metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria. Int. J. Res., 2: 823-831.
  31. Isa, M.A., H.S. Bello, A. Mustapha, H.K. Mangga, I.A. Gulani and M.A. Aisha, 2015. Prevalence of hepatitis B virus among students attending University of Maiduguri clinic, Borno, Nigeria. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci., 2: 138-142.
  32. Isa, M.A., H.S. Bello, A. Gulani, A. Mustapha, H.K. Mangga, M.A. Aisha and C. Igwebuike, 2015. Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus among pregnant women attending state specialist hospital Maiduguri. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci., 2: 133-137.
  33. Isa, M.A., C.U. Onuegbu, A.U. Bulakarima, B.S. Kolo, I. Muhammad and H. Dawud, 2015. Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital Borno State Nigeria. Bioglobia, 2: 18-23.
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  34. Isa, M.A., A. Mustapha, H.S. Bello, I.A. Gulani, M.A. Aisha and I. Hyelabari, 2015. Prevalence of malaria parasite infection among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in state specialist hospital. J. Applied Sci. Res., 2: 13-19.
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  35. Bukar, A.M., M.A. Isa, A. Mustapha, M.Z. Kyari and F.K. Ibrahim, 2015. Bacteriological analysis of sachet water in Maiduguri Metropolis. J. Applied Sci. Res., 2: 20-25.
  36. Bello, H.S., A. Mustapha, M.A. Isa and T.C. Rahila, 2015. The in vitro antibacterial activity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) against some selected bacteria from Maiduguri, North eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Biosci. Nanosci., 2: 84-88.
  37. Mustapha, A., H.S. Bello, M.A. Isa, A.M. Daskum and U.A. Eze, 2014. Review on immunity to African trypanosomes. Int. J. Res., 1: 1354-1364.
  38. Muhammad, U.K., T.M. Adamu, Z. Binji and M.A. Isa, 2014. Prevalence of pathogenic bacteria isolated from surgical site and wound infection among patients admitted in some selected hospitals in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ., 3: 89-103.
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  39. Muhammad, U.K., T.M. Adamu, Z. Binji and M.A. Isa, 2014. Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of extended spectrum of β-lactamase producing bacteria isolated from wound infection in some selected hospitals in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Innov. Discov., 4: 2-6.
  40. Muhammad, K.U., M. Bello, B.S. Manga and M.A. Isa, 2014. Comparison between bleach concentration method and conventional Ziehl Neelsen technique of determination of mycobacterium tuberculosis in Sokoto Metropolis. Int. J. Res., 1: 504-511.
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  41. Muhammad, I., A. Isa, H.S. Bello, M.A. Isa and U.A. Abdullah, 2014. Prevalence of nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus among students in ramat polytechnic, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Int. J. Res., 1: 517-522.
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  42. Ismail, H.Y., U.J.J. Ijah, M.L. Riskuwa, I.A. Allamina and M.A. Isa, 2014. Assessment of phytoremediation potentials of legumes in spent engine oil contaminated soil. Eur. J. Environ. Saf. Sci., 2: 59-64.
  43. Isa, M.A., U.K. Muhammad, S.B. Manga and H.K. Mangga, 2014. Prevalence of anti-hepatitis C virus antibodies among patients attending Sokoto specialist hospital, Sokoto State, Nigeria. J. Applied Sci. Res., 1: 261-266.
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  44. Isa, M.A., H.Y. Ismail, I.A. Allamin, A. Shettima and A. Mustapha, 2014. Prevalence of urinary tract infection among primary school children in Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ., 3: 9-15.
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  45. Isa, M.A., H.S. Bello, H.K. Mangga and A. Mustapha, 2014. Prevalence of hepatitis C virus among patients attending state specialist hospital Maiduguri, Nigeria. J. Applied Sci. Res., 1: 274-278.
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  46. Isa, M.A., H.S. Bello, B. Aliyu and H.K. Mangga, 2014. Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigenaemia among patients attending Sokoto specialist hospital, Sokoto State, Nigeria. J. Applied Sci. Res., 1: 242-249.
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  47. Isa, M.A., H.S. Bello, A. Mustapha, H.K. Mangga and M.I. Abbas, 2014. Prevalence of syphilis among pregnant women attending state specialist hospital Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria. Int. J. Res., 1: 523-530.
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  48. Isa, A., M.A. Isa, A.M. Bukar and I. Muhammad, 2014. Bacteriological quality of fruits and vegetables sold at Maiduguri Metropolis, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ., 3: 345-350.
  49. Bukar, A.M., M.A. Isa, H.S. Bello, A. Isa and F.A. Baba, 2014. Prevalence of enteropathogenic E. coli among hospitalized diarrhoea children in state specialist hospital Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria. Int. J. Res., 1: 512-516.
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  50. Bello, H.S., M.A. Isa, M. Bintube and Z. Hassan, 2014. Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among patient attending some selected hospitals at Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Basic Res. J. Med. Clin. Sci., 3: 127-130.
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  51. Allamin, I.A., U.J.J. Ijah, H.Y. Ismail and M.A. Isa, 2014. Distribution of hydrocarbon degrading fungi in soil in Kukawa, Borno State, Nigeria. Merit Res. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 2: 135-140.
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  52. Muhammad, U.K., M.A. Isa and Z.M. Aliyu, 2013. Distribution of potential nosocomial pathogens isolated from environments of four selected hospital in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res., 3: 139-143.
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  53. Muhammad, U.K., M.A. Isa and Z.M. Aliyu, 2013. Antimicrobial resistance pattern of pathogenic bacteria isolated from four hospital environment in Sokoto Metropolis, Northwestern, Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res., 3: 120-124.
  54. Mamman, I.A. and M.A. Isa, 2013. Phytochemical and antibacterial activity of leave extracts of Guiera senegalensis Lam on selected species of gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Int. J. Environ., 2: 262-268.
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  55. Isa, M.A., I.I. Kubo, H.Y. Ismail, I.A. Allamin and A. Shettima, 2013. Prevalence of salmonella agglutinins among patients attending hospitals in Biu, Borno State, Nigeria. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 5: 83-87.
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  56. Isa, M.A., I.A. Allamin, H.Y. Ismail and A. Shettima, 2013. Physicochemical and bacteriological analyses of drinking water from wash boreholes in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Afr. J. Food Sci., 7: 9-13.
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  57. Isa, M.A., H.S. Bello, A. Shettima and I.A. Allamin, 2013. Prevalence of serological marker for chronic hepatitis B virus among patients attending Sokoto specialist hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res., 3: 122-125.
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  58. Bukar, A.M., M.A. Isa, H.S. Bello and A.S. Abdullahi, 2013. Antibacterial activityof aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Vernonia amygdalina on selected species of gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Int. J. Environ., 2: 147-152.
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  59. Bello, H.S., T. Isa, M.A. Isa and K. Akinmuisere, 2013. Effects of land use on the nature and population of microorganisms in the semi-arid region of North-Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Environ., 2: 224-230.
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  60. Bello, H.S., M.A. Isa, A. Shettima and I.A. Allamin, 2013. Prevalence of serological markers for acute hepatitis B virus among patients attending Sokoto specialist hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res., 3: 132-135.
  61. Bello, H.S., M.A. Isa, A. Shettima and I.A. Allamin, 2013. Physicochemical changes and bacteriological contamination of drinking water from wash bores in Jere, Borno State, Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Biotech. Res., 3: 126-131.
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  62. Bashir, L.U., I.B. Gashua, M.A. Isa and A. Ali, 2013. The antifungal activity of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Jatropha curcas L. against Aspergillus niger (Van Tieghem) that cause black mould rot of onion bulbs in Sokoto, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ., 2: 83-90.
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  63. Aliyu, B., S.B. Manga and M.A. Isa, 2013. Prevalence of hepatitis B virus among HIV positive patients attending specialist hospital Sokoto, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ., 2: 37-44.
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  64. Isa, M.A., H.Y. Ismail, I.A. Allamin, B. Aliyu and I.H. Tsafe, 2012. Bacteriological analysis of Kilishi in Sokoto metropolis. Int. J. Res. Adv. Microbiol., 4: 57-61.
  65. Isa, A.M., A.M. Baba, S.A. Sheriff and M.A. Isa, 2012. Statistical analysis of measles incidence in Borno State, Nigeria. Int. J. Res. Adv. Microbiol., 4: 71-74.