Dr. Dasofunjo Kayode

Lecturer
Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria

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

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.21045

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Area of Interest:

Molecular Sciences
Experimental Biology
Chemical Compounds
Medical Microbiology
Natural Products

Selected Publications

  1. Audu, J.P., H.C. Ezugwu and S.S. Ipav, 2022. Anti-anaemic and hepato–renal activities of ethanol leaf extract of Alchornea cordifolia in phenyl hydrazine induced-anaemic Wistar rats. Global J. Pure Appl. Sci., 28: 221-229.
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  2. Nkanu, E.E., K. Dasofunjo , U.P. Ujong and E.E. Amaku, 2020. Physiological and biochemical implications of prenatal exposure to acetaminophen and Piliostigma thonningii extract on the renal function indices of female rats. GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci., 12: 15-24.
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  3. Kayode, D., O.O. Okwari, U.P. Ujong, B.U. Ati and C.O. Igwe, 2020. Biochemical implication of administration ofmethanol extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaf on haematological profile of Wistar rats. Global J. Pure Appl. Sci., 26: 93-98.
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  4. Dasofunjo, K., A.A. Asuk and C.I. Nku, 2020. Evaluating the effect of ethanol leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium on some reproductive hormones of male Wistar rats. GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci., 12: 166-173.
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  5. Nkanu, E.E., K. Dasofunjo, U.P. Ujong and K.E. Obeten, 2019. Antidiabetic potentials of herbal content of 1960 drink and effect on liver enzymes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Int. Res. J. Med. Biomed. Sci., 4: 1-8.
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  6. Ezugwu, M.U., M.U. Obidiegwu, C.H. Ezugwu, S.S. Ipav, K. Dasofunjo and E.B. Berinyuy, 2019. Synthesis and characterization of alkyd resin from Albizia lebbeck (frywood) seeds. Sci. Res. J., VII: 118-141.
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  7. Joshua, P.E., C.H. Ezugwu, F.C. Chilaka, O.F.C. Nwodo, K. Dasofunjo and M.U. Ezugwu, 2018. Effect of ethanol extract of Zapoteca portoricensis stem on testosteroneinduced benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) in adult male albino rats. Aust. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 12: 9-18.
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  8. Ezugwu, C.H., P.E. Joshua, F.C. Chilaka, O.F.C. Nwodo, K. Dasofunjo and M.U. Ezugwu, 2018. Effect of ethanol extract of Zapoteca portoricensis stem on liver, kidney and prostatic biomarkers of testosterone-induced benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) in male albino rats. Aust. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 12: 19-27.
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  9. Dasofunjo, K., A.A. Asuk, O.O. Okwari, P.E. Okpiliya, H.C. Ezugwu and E.A. Atunka, 2018. Nephroprotective effect of Piliostigma thonningii extract on pregnant Wistar rats. Perspect. Med. Res., 6: 37-41.

  10. Okwari, O.O., A.E. Solomon, K. Dasofunjo, A.A. Asuk, K.O. Okwari, M.A. Aja, E.A. Atunka and I.O. Bassey, 2017. Effect of Coffee on some biological parameters in rabbit. J. Middle East North Afr. Sci., 3: 1-7.
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  11. Agbafor, K.N., E.E. Alagba, K. Dasofunjo, A.A. Asuk and M.N. Ugwu, 2017. Superoxide dismutase and catalase activity in albinorats treated with aqueous extract of fresh leaves of Chorchorious olitorius. Int. Digital Organ. Sci. Res., .

  12. Agbafor, K.N., A.C. Nwaka, K. Dasofunjo, A.A. Asuk and M.N. Ugwu, 2017. Serum activity of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase in albino rats administered aqueous extract of fresh leaves Pterocarpus santalinoids. Int. Digital Organ. Sci. Res., 2: 97-107.
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  13. Agbafor, K.N., A.C. Nwaka, K. Dasofunjo, A.A. Asuk and M.N. Ugwu, 2017. Glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase activity in albino rats treated with aqueous extract of fresh leaves of Morinda lucida. Int. Digital Organ. Sci. Res. J. Appl. Sci., 2: 10-17.

  14. Agbafor, K.N., A.C. Nwaka, K. Dasofunjo, A.A. Asuk and M.N. Ugwu, 2017. Effect of aqueous extract of fresh leaves of Uvaria chamae on some electrolyte levels in albino rats. Int. Digital Organ. Sci. Res. J. Appl. Sci., 2: 108-120.
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  15. Agbafor, K.N., A.C. Nwaka, K. Dasofunjo, A.A. Asuk and M.N. Ugwu, 2017. Creatinine, urea and uric acid levels in albino rats treated with leaf extract of Canjanus canjan (Pigeon Pea). Int. Digital Organ. Sci. Res., 2: 1-9.

  16. Ejoba, R., M. Sanni, K. Dasofunjo, G. Ayeni and T.F. Emmanuel, 2016. The Phytochemical Constituents of Vossia cuspidata and Synedrella nodiflora. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol., 3: 53-57.
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  17. Dasofunjo, K., A.A. Asuk, O.O. Okwari and O. Mary, 2016. Haematological and kidney function indices of Piliostigma thonningiileaf extract administration following pefloxacin induced toxicity in Wistar rats. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 16: 1-8.
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  18. Okwari, O.O., E.A. Alagwu, K. Dasofunjo, K.O. Okwari and L. Obi, 2015. Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera on some renal function indices of rats. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 6: 777-782.
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  19. Dasofunjo, K., O.O. Okwari, S.O. Jeje, E.A. Alagwu, S.S. Ipav, H.C. Ezugwu and M.O. Adoga, 2015. Effect of ethanol extract of Piliostigma thonningii leaf on serum lipid profile following indomethacin induced mucosa onslaught in male wistar albino rats. Adv. Biomed. Pharm., 2: 94-99.
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  20. Dasofunjo, K., O.O. Okwari, S.O. Jeje, E.A. Alagwu, C.G. Emerole and N.B. Ogar, 2015. Antioxidant activity of aqueous extract of Piliostigma thonningii Leaf following Indomethacin induced gastric mucosa onslaught in male wistar Albino Rats. Adv. Biomed. Pharm., 2: 56-67.

  21. Asuk, A.A., M.A. Agiang, K. Dasofunjo and A.J. Willie, 2015. The Biomedical Significance of the Phytochemical,proximate and Mineral components of the leaf ,Stem,Bark and Root of Jatropha curcas. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., 5: 650-657.
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  22. Asuk, A.A., K. Dasofunjo, A.I. Okafor and F.A. Mbina, 2015. Antidiabetic and Antioxidative Effects of Jatropha curcas Extracts in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 5: 341-349.
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  23. 45.Dasofunjo K, Alagwu.E.A.Okwari O. O; Ipav S.S, Ezugwu, H.C, Onazi A.C (2015c). 2015. Effect of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Piliostigma thonningii on Liver Function indices following Pefloxacin induced Toxicity in Wistar Albino Rats. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 6: 783-789.
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  24. Okwari, O.O., K. Dasofunjo, A.O. Obembe, T.L. Olatunji and E.E. Osim, 2014. Xylopia aethiopica fruit extractlowers uric acid levels in wistar albino rats. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 2: 46-50.

  25. Okwari, O.O., G.C. Emerole, K. Dasofunjo and J. Obi, 2014. Haematological Profile of Rats Administered with Aqueous Leaf Extract of Moringa oleifera Following Thermooxidixed Palm Oil Diet Induced Toxicity. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., .

  26. Ipav, S.S., N.U. Ibok and K. Dasofunjo, 2014. Phytochemical screening and free radical scavenging activity of the fruit and leaves of Kigelia aficana (Bignoniacae). ARPN J. Sci. Technol., 4: 123-128.

  27. Ejoba, R., B.A. Utu-Baku, R.U. Ukpanukpong, K. Dasofunjo, M.N. Ugwu, A.A. Abong and R.N. Uyabeme, 2014. Effect of Saccharum barberi extract on lipid profile level in albino wistar rats. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 4: 65-72.
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  28. Ejoba, R., B.A. Utu-Baku, R.U. Ukpanukpong, K. Dasofunjo, M.N. Ugwu and R.N. Uyabeme, 2014. Proximate nutrient composition of Saccharum barberi powdered stem extract (dry matter). Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 4: 61-64.
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  29. Dasofunjo, K., S.S. Ipav and C.H. Ezugwu, 2014. Antimicrobial and Bioactive Potential of Piliostigma thonningii leaf. J. Pure Appl. Sci., 5: 135 -141.

  30. Dasofunjo, K., R.U. Ukpanukpong, O.O. Okwari, E.O. Okaba and E.A. Alagwu, 2014. Acute Effect of Fansidar and Antioxidant Vitamin C Co- administration on Serum Lipid profile of Wistar Albino Rats. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 5: 615-621.
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  31. Dasofunjo, K., O.O. Okwari, A.O. Obembe, T.L. Olatunji, H.C. Ezugwu and E.E. Osim, 2014. Assessment of the Effect of Cannabis sativa and Nicotiana tobacum Leaves on some Haematological and Liver Function Indices of Albino Rats. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 9: 33-40.
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  32. Yakubu, O.E., E. Ojogbane, O.F.C. Nwodo, V.O. Nwaneri-Chidozie and K. Dasofunjo, 2013. Effect of Vitexdoniaana ethanol leaf extract on renal function indiabetic rats. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 3: 630-634.

  33. Ukpanukpong, R.U., K. Dasofunjo, D.J.B. Pekene, A.A. Abong, M.N. Ugwu and S. Awe, 2013. Pefloxacin and antioxidant interactions of vitamins C, E and garlic, on serum enzymes and histological tissues in Albino wistar rats. Cent. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 27-32.
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  34. Ukpanukpong, R.U., K. Dasofunjo, D.I.J. Pekene, A. Abong, M.N. AUgwu and S. Awe, 2013. Reproductive and Histological Effect of Garlic, Antioxidant Vitamins C and E on Pefloxacin- Induced Toxicity in Wistar Rats. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 18-26.
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  35. Ukpanukpong, R.A., M.U. Eteng, K. Dasofunjo, A.B Otu-Baku, D.B.J. Pekene and H.P. Onyeama, 2013. Haematological Studies of Antioxidant Vitamin C , E and Garlic on Pefloxacin- Induced Toxicity in Wistar Rats. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 3: 103-107.

  36. Ukpanukpong, R.A., M.U. Eteng and K. Dasofunjo, 2013. Pefloxacin and Antioxidant Interactions of Garlic, and Vitamins C and E on Lipid Profile Level of Albino Wistar Rats. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 3: 167-170.

  37. Ugwu, M.N., I.A. Umar, A.B. Utu-Baku, K. Dasofunjo, R.U. Ukpanukpong, O.E. Yakubu and A.O. Okafor, 2013. Antioxidant Status and Organ Function in Sreptozotocin- induced Diabetic Rats Treated with Aqueous, Methanolic and Petroleum Ether Extracts of Ocinum basilicum Leaf. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 3: 75-79.
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  38. Ugian, E.A., K. Dasofunjo, M.S. Akam, J.N. Nwangwa, E.N. Ajing and F.U. Ugoanyanwu, 2013. Effect of Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy on some Selected Liver Function Indices of Pregnant Wistar Albino Rats. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 3: 150-154.

  39. Okwari, O.O., R.O. Nneli, E.E. Osim and K. Dasofunjo, 2013. Preliminary studies on aqueous fruit extract of Xylopiaaethiopica obtained in Calabar-Nigeria. Austr. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 7: 67-71.

  40. Okwari, O.O., A.O. Obembe, K. Dasofunjo and N.G. Asuquo, 2013. Effect of Oxygen Consumption, T4 and T3 Assay Following Repeated Oral Administration of Evans Healthy Bitters in Wistar Albino Rats. Austr. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 7: 63-66.

  41. Okwari, O.O., A.O. Obembe and K. Dasofunjo, 2013. Alterations of Evans Healthy Bitters on Some Biochemical Parameters of Wistar Albino rats. Austr. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 7: 58-62.

  42. Okwari, O.A., K. Dasofunjo, A.A. Asuk, E.A. Alagwu and C.M. Mokwe, 2013. Anti-hypercholesterolemic and hepatoprotective effect of aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera in rats fed with thermoxidized palm oil diet. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 8: 57-62.

  43. Johnson, J.T., K.I. Abam, U.P. Ujong, M.O. Odey, V.U. Inekwe, K. Dasofunjo and G.M. Inah, 2013. Vitamin Composition of Pulp,Seed and Rind of Fresh and Dry Rambutan nepheliumlappaceuml and Squash Cucorbitapepo`l. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 2: 81-88.

  44. Johnson, J.T., J.A. Lennox, U.P. Ujong, M.O. Odey, W.O. Fila, P.N. Edem and K. Dasofunjo, 2013. Vitamin Composition of Pulp,Seed and Rind of Fresh and Dry Rambutan nephelium lappaceum and Squash Cucorbita pepo`l. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 2: 99-103.

  45. Fila, W.O., E.H. Itam, J.T. Johnson, M.O. Odey, E.E. Effiong, K. Dasofunjo and E.E. Ambo, 2013. Comparative Proximate Compositions of Water Melon Citrulluslanatus, Squash Cucurbita Pepo`L and Rambutannepheliumlappaceum. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 2: 153-157.

  46. Ekam, V.S., P.E. Ebong, J.T. Johnson and K. Dasofunjo, 2013. Effect of Activity Directed Fractions of Vernonia amygdalina on Total Body Weight and Blood Glucose Levels of Diabetic Wistar Albino Rats. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 2: 153-157.
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  47. Ejoba, R., B.A. Utu-Baku, R.U. Ukpanukpong, M.N. Ugwu, B.O. Ekpo, K. Dasofunjo, D.J.B. Pekene and A.A. Abong, 2013. The Qualitative Phytochemical Constituents of Saccharum barberiPowder Extracts. Austr. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 7: 863-867.

  48. Ejoba, R., B.A. Utu-Baku, R.U. Ukpanukpong, D.J.B. Pekene and K. Dasofunjo et al., 2013. Effect of Saccharum barberi Extract On Lipid Profile Level in Guinea Pigs. Austr. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 7: 857-862.
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  49. Dasofunjo, K., O.F.C. Nwodo, O.E. Yakubu, R. Ejoba and R.U. Ukpanukpong et al., 2013. Toxicological Implication of Piliostigma thonningii Leaves on Male Wistar Albino Rats. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 3: 652-655.
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  50. Dasofunjo, K., O.F.C. Nwodo, O.E. Yakubu, R. Ejoba and R.U. Ukpanukpong et al., 2013. Hepatoprotective Effect of Piliostigma thonningii Leaves on Male Wistar Albino Rats. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 3: 13-17.
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  51. Dasofunjo, K., O.F.C. Nwodo, J.T. Johnson, R.U. Ukpanukpong, S.S Ipav and E. Odinaka, 2013. Haematopoietic Effect of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Piliostigma thonningii On Male Albino Rats. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 3: 1-4.
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  52. Dasofunjo, K., O.F.C. Nwodo, J.T. Johnson, R.U. Ukpanukpong, M.N. Ugwu and V.I. Ayo, 2013. Phytochemical Screening and Effect of Ethanol Leaf Extractof Piliostigma thonningii on Serum Lipid Profile of Male Wistar Albino Rats. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 3: 59-59.

  53. Dasofunjo, K., A.A. Asuk, H.C. Ezugwu, O.F.C. Nwodo and T.L. Olatunji, 2013. The Aphrodisiac Effect of Piliostigma thonningii leaf on male wistar albino rats. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 3: 130-135.

  54. Asuk, A.A., K. Dasofunjo, O.E. Ofem and E.O. Akpanyung, 2013. The impact of a multi-fruit wine on serum urea, albumin and total tissue protein levels in rats. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 8: 63-67.

  55. Oni, O.K., K. Dasofunjo and B.J. Ogunbande, 2012. Physico-chemical Properties and Storage Stability of Soy-gari produced from Fabricated Soy-gari Mixer. J. Home Nutr. Econ. Res., 17: 38-47.
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  56. Ipav, S.S., K. Dasofunjo and G.B. Asaar, 2012. Quality Assessment of Sachet Water Sold in GbokoMetropolis,Benue,State, Nigeria. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 5: 140-144.

  57. Ipav, S.S., K. Dasofunjo and G.B. Asaar, 2012. Quality Assessment of Rain Water Around a Cement Factory in Benue State, Nigeria. Mediterr. J. Social Sci., 3: 134-142.
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  58. Ekam, V.S., J.T. Johnson, K. Dasofunjo, M.O. Odey and S.E. Anyahara, 2012. Total Protein, Albumin and Globulin Levels Following theAdministration of Activity Directed Fractions of Vernonia amygdalina During Acetaminophen Induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats. Ann. Biol. Sci., 3: 5590-5594.

  59. Dasofunjo, K., O.F.C. Nwodo, S.S. Ipav and Z.l. Barminas, 2012. Effect of The Extract of Pliostigma thonningii Leaves on Kidney Function Indices and Haematological Para meters of Male Albino Wistar Rats. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 2: 670-674.
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  60. Dasofunjo, K., O.F.C. Nwodo, S.S. Ipav and T.A. Ngu, 2012. The Effect of Ethanolic Leaf Extract ofPiliostigma thonningiLeaves on Serum Lipid Profile of Male Wistar Albino Rats. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 2: 665-669.
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