Dr. Linus Chia Saalu
My Social Links

Dr. Linus Chia Saalu

Professor
Benue State University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Anatomy from Lagos State University, Nigeria

Share this Profile

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Human Anatomy
62%
Public Health
90%
Forensic Science
75%
Nutrition
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Emmanuel, E., C. Onahinon, J. Ibu, N. Akwaras, A. Augustine, S. Linus and J. Ibu, 2018. Correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and hypertensive tendency among Nigerians resident in Makurdi, Benue State-North Central, Nigeria. Int. J. Innov. Res. Dev., 7: 14-21.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  2. Asheku, A.N., J. Ibu, C. Onahinon, E. Eru, A. Adugba, L. Saalu and J. Ibu, 2018. Capsicum frutescens exhibits tachyphylaxis in gastric acid secretion. Int. J. Innov. Res. Dev., 7: 148-157.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  3. Adugba, A., B. Eke, C. Onahinon, J. Ibu and E. Eru et al., 2018. Moringa oleifera causes gastro protection on acid-alcohol induced ulcer. IOSR J. Dent. Med. Sci., 17: 44-49.
    Direct Link  |  
  4. Saalu, L.C., 2016. Nigerian folklore medicinal plants with potential antifertility activity in males: A scientific appraisal. Res. J. Med. Plants, 10: 201-227.
    CrossRef  |  
  5. Oyewopo, A.O., O.E. Lawal, A.S. Alabi, L.C. Saalu and F.E. Williams, 2014. Comparative effects of Cissus populnea extract and Jatropha curcas on propoxur-induced testicular toxicity of adult male Wistar rats. J. Anat. Sci., 5: 60-67.
    Direct Link  |  
  6. 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.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  9. 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.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  10. 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.
    Direct Link  |  
  11. 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.
    Direct Link  |  
  12. 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.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  13. 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.
    Direct Link  |  
  14. Saalu, L.C., G.G. Akunna and A.O. Oyewopo, 2013. The comparison of three experimental rat models: their effects on testicular histomorphometry, spermiogram and oxidative status. J. Exp. Clin. Anatomy, 12: 20-30.
  15. Saalu, L.C. and A.A. Osinubi, 2013. Andropause (male menopause): Valid concepts, fables and controversies. J. Basic Med. Sci., 1: 33-37.
  16. 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.
    Direct Link  |  
  17. Ogunlade, B., G.G. Akunna, A.A. Osinubi, L.C. Saalu, J.A. Aniah and O.E. Yama, 2013. Highly active antiretroviral therapy: Effects on foetal parameters heaematological indices and the histomorphology of the liver of the dams. Orient. J. Scient. Res., 2: 1-12.
  18. Akunna, G.G., L.C. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, O.S. Ogunmodede and A.M. Akingbami, 2013. Antifertility Role of Allethrin-based mosquito coil in animal models. Int. J. Biol. Allied Sci., 2: 192-207.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
    Direct Link  |  
  22. 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.
    Direct Link  |  
  23. 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.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  24. 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.
    Direct Link  |  
  25. Oyewopo, A.O., L.C. Saalu, B.J. Dare, O.A. Oyewopo and A.A. Jimoh et al., 2012. Testiculo-protective effect of stem bark extract of Enantia chloranthaon lead-induced toxicity in adult wistar rat (Rattus norvergicus). Reprod. Syst. Sexual Dis., 1: 107-110.
  26. 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.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  27. 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.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  28. Dare, B.J., A.O. Oyewopo, L.C. Saalu, R.E. Kadir, A.A. Osinubi and O.E. Yama, 2012. Histological alteration of the cerebellum of adult male wistar rat treated with the grapefruit extract (Citrus paradise). Anat. Physiol., 2: 234-237.
  29. Akunna, G.G., O.S. Ogunmodede, C.L. Saalu, B. Ogunlade, A.J. Bello and E.O. Salawu, 2012. Ameliorative effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extracts on chromium-induced testicular toxicity in rat testes. World J. Life Sci. Med. Res., 2: 22-30.
  30. Akunna, G.G., C.L. Saalu, O.S. Ogunmodede, B. Ogunlade and A.J. Bello, 2012. Laurus nobilis preserves testicular functions in crytorchid rat. World J. Life Sci., Med. Res., 2: 91-100.
  31. 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.
    Direct Link  |  
  32. Yama, O.E., A.C. Ifeanyi, S.A. Oyebadejo, C.C. Noronha, S.L. Chai and A.O. Okanlawon, 2011. Three-dimensional quantitative analysis of testicular tissue sections of sprague-dawley rat: The after treatment responses to varying doses of Momordica charantia. Agric. Biol. J. North Am., 2: 1390-1394.
    Direct Link  |  
  33. Saalu, L.C., P.I. Jewo, O.E. Yama and J.A. Oguntola, 2011. Evaluation of the histomorphometric evidences of hydroxyurea-induced testicular cytotoxicity in sprague-dawley rat. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 6: 409-417.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  34. Saalu, L.C., A.A. Osinubi, A.A. Akinbami, O.E. Yama, A.O. Oyewopo and B.U. Enaibe, 2011. Moringa oleifera lamarck (drumstick) leaf extract modulates the evidences of hydroxyurea-induced testicular derangement. Int. J. Appl. Res. Nat. Prod., 4: 32-45.
    Direct Link  |  
  35. Saalu, L.C., T. Kpela, A.S. Benebo, A.O. Oyewopo, E.O. Anifowope and J.A. Oguntola, 2010. The dose-dependent testiculoprotective and testiculotoxic potentials of telfairia occidentalis hook f. Leaves extract in rat. Int. J. Appl. Res. Nat. Prod., 3: 27-38.
    Direct Link  |  
  36. Saalu, L.C., A.A. Osinubi, P.I. Jewo, A.O. Oyewopo and G.O. Ajayi, 2010. An evaluation of influence of Citrus paradise seed extract on doxorubicin-induced testicular oxidative stress and impaired spermatogenesis. Asian J. Sci. Res., 3: 51-61.
    Direct Link  |  
  37. Saalu, L.C., A.A. Osinubi, J.A. Oguntola, L.O. Adeneye and A.S. Benebo, 2010. Delayed testicular morphologic effects of Doxorubicin and the rejuvenating role of grapefruit seed extract. Int. J. Pharmacol., 6: 192-199.
  38. Saalu, L.C., A.A. Osinubi and J.A. Olagunju, 2010. Early and delayed effects of doxorubicin on testicular oxidative status and spermatogenesis in rats. Int. J. Cancer Res., 6: 1-9.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  39. Saalu, L.C., A.A. Abraham and W.O. Aina, 2010. Quantitative evaluation of third year medical students’perception and satisfaction from problem based learning in anatomy: A pilot study of the introduction of problem based learning into the traditional didactic medical curriculum in Nigeria. Educ. Res. Rev., 5: 190-197.
    Direct Link  |  
  40. Saalu, L.C., 2010. The incriminating role of reactive oxygen species in idiopathic male infertility: An evidence based evaluation. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 13: 413-422.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  41. Oyewopo, A.O., L.C. Saalu, A.A. Osinubi, I.O. Lmosemi, G.O. Omotoso and G.A. Adefolaju, 2010. The attenuating effect of zinc on Propoxur-induced oxidative stress, impaired spermatogenesis and deranged steroidogenesis in wistar rat. J. Med. Med. Sci., 1: 178-184.
    Direct Link  |  
  42. Imosemi, I.O., A.A. Osinubi, L.C. Saalu and J.A. Olagunju, 2010. Phenytoin-induced toxicity in the postnatal cerebellar development in rat: Effect of Calotropis procera on selective biochemical and haematological variables. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 4: 2387-2396.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  43. Fadeyibi, I.O., P.I. Jewo, L.C. Saalu, O.I. Akinola, O. Fabamwo and S.A. Ademiluyi, 2010. Burn severity and post-burn infertility in men. Burns, 36: 367-371.
    CrossRef  |  
  44. Fadeyibi, I.O., A.A. Fasawe, P.I. Jewo, A.A. Adeniyi and B.O. Ogunbanjo et al., 2010. Nutritional and Haematological parameters of cleft and/or palate patients in Lagos. Niger. J. Plastic Surgery, 6: 234-240.
  45. Enye, L.A., L.C. Saalu and A.A. Osinubi, 2010. The prevalence of agenesis of Palmaris longus muscle amongst students in two lagos-based medical schools. Int. J. Morphol., 28: 849-854.
    Direct Link  |  
  46. Saalu, L.C., L.A. Enye and A.A. Osinubi, 2009. An assessment of the histomorphometric evidences of doxorubicin-induced testicular cytotoxicity in wistar rats. Int. J. Med. Med. Sci., 1: 370-374.
    Direct Link  |  
  47. Saalu, L.C., J.A. Oguntola, O.S. Babalola and A.O. Oyewopo, 2009. Reversal of experimental varicocele-induced testicular toxicity by L-ascorbate in rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 8: 965-970.
    Direct Link  |  
  48. Saalu, L.C., G.O. Ajayi, A.A. Adeneye, I.O. Imosemi and A.A. Osinubi, 2009. Ethanolic seed extract of Grapefruit seed (Citrus paradise Macfad) as an effective attenuator of doxorubicin-induced oxidative stress in the rat heart. Int. J. Cancer Res., 5: 44-52.
  49. Saalu, L.C. and A.A. Osinubi, 2009. Environmental endocrine disruptors of testicular function. Afr. J. Endocrinol. Metabol., 8: 15-25.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  50. Jewo, P.I., I.O. Fadeyibi, L.C. Saalu, O.I. Akinola, F.I. Duru and S.A. Ademiluyi, 2009. Sperm quality changes in survivors of severe burns. Ann. Burns Fire Dis., 22: 138-141.
    Direct Link  |  
  51. Fadeyibi, I.O., L.C. Saalu, P.I. Jewo, A.S. Benebo and S.A. Ademiluyi, 2009. Histopathological patterns of the testes in patients with severe burns not involving the perineum (A case series study). Trends Med. Res., 4: 1-7.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  52. Saalu, L.C., R. Udeh, K.A. Oluyemi, P.I. Jewo and L.O. Fadeyibi, 2008. The ameliorating effects of grape fruit seed extract on testicular morphology and function of varicocelized rats. Int. J. Morphol., 26: 1059-1064.
  53. Saalu, L.C., P.I. Jewo, I.O. Fadeyibi and S.O. Ikuerowo, 2008. The effect of unilateral varicocele on the contralateral testicular histo-morphology and function in rattus norvegicus. J. Med. Sci., 8: 654-659.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  54. Jewo, P.I., I.P. Fadeyibi, L.C. Saalu, O.O. Amole, M.C. Izegbu and O.A. Ashiru, 2008. Effects of short and medium term use of artesunate on fertility in male rats. Niger. J. Health Biomed. Sci., 7: 18-21.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  55. Jewo, P.I., I.O. Fadeyebi, O.B. Babalola, L.C. Saalu, A.S. Benebo, M.C Izegbu and A.O. Ashiru, 2008. A comparative study of the wound healing properties of moist exposed barm ointment (MEBO) and silver sulphadizine. Ann. Burns Fire Disas., 3: 234-240.
  56. Ukwenya, V.O., K.A. Oluyemi, S. Chia, E. Ashamu, C.L. Saalu, O.O. Oyewo, V.O. Makanjuola, 2007. Profertility effects of alcoholic extract of Sesame radiatum in male sprague dawley rats. Int. J. Nutr. Wellness, 5: 67-70.
  57. Shittu, L.A.J., M.A. Bankole, T. Ahmed, M.N. Bankole, R.K. Shittu, C.L. Saalu and O.A. Ashiru, 2007. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of essential oils in crude extracts of sesame radiatum against some common pathogenic microorganisms. Iran. J. Pharmacol. Therapeut., 6: 165-170.
    Direct Link  |  
  58. Saalu, L.C., T. Kpela, L.A.J. Shittu and O.A. Ashiru, 2007. Grapefruit seed extract moderates morphologic, functional and biochemical evidences of epidoxorubicin-induced testicular toxicity. J. Med. Sci., 7: 650-654.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  59. Saalu, L.C., K.A. Oluyemi and I.O. Omotuyi, 2007. A- tocopherols attenuates testicular toxicity associated with experimental cryptorchidism in rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 6: 1373-1377.
  60. Saalu, L.C., A.O. Adesanya, A.O. Oyewopo and Y. Raji, 2007. An Evaluation of the deleterious effect of unilateral cryptorchidism on the contralateral normally descended testis. Sci. Res. Essays, 2: 074-078.
    Direct Link  |  
  61. Oluyemi, K.A., I.O. Omotuyi, O.R. Jimoh, O.A. Adesanya, C.L. Saalu and S.J. Josiah, 2007. Erythropoietic and anti‐obesity effects of Garcinia cambogia (Bitter kola) in Wistar rats. Biotechnol. Applied Bioch., 46: 69-72.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  62. Kayode, A.O., O.A. Adesanya, C.L. Saalu and U. Okwuonu, 2007. David a ofusori and blessing i. odion. communication between median and musculocutaneous nerves and accessory head of biceps brachii: A case report. Int. J. Surgery, 12: 23-39.
  63. Jewo, P.I., L.A. Shittu, M.C. Izegbu, A.O. Adesanya, L.C. Saalu and A.O. Ashiru, 2007. Modulalatory effects of Ascorbic acid on spermatotoxicity of artesunate in rats. Niger. Med. Pract., 53: 62-65.
  64. Babalola, O.S., P.I. Jewo, L.C. Saalu, L.A. Shittu, A.S. Benebo and O.A. Ashiru, 2007. Effects of aqueous extract of phyllanthus amarus on testicular histology and function in sprague-dawley rats. J. Clin. Sci., 7: 23-27.
  65. Saalu, L.C., V.A. Togun, A.O. Oyewopo and Y. Raji, 2006. Artificial cryptorchidism and the moderating effect of melatonin (N-acetyl. 5 methoxy tryptamin) in sprague-dawley rats. J. Applied Sci., 6: 2889-2894.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  66. Omotuyi, I.O., K.A. Oluyemi, C.O. Omofoma, S.J. Josiah, O.A. Adesanya and L.C. Saalu, 2006. Cyfluthrin-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 5: 1909-1912.
    Direct Link  |