Dr. Ibrahim Sani

Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Bio Chemistry from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.25756

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical Sciences
Polymorphism

Selected Publications

  1. Sani, I., S.A. Jega, B.M. Danbare, F. Bello, A. Abdulhamid, A. Abubakar and H.A. Shindi, 2022. Antibacterial activities of some medicinal plants on common multidrug-resistant bacterial isolates from some patients attending federal medical Center, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria. J. Biotechnol. Res., 8: 1-6.
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  2. Mana, U.A., M.D.A. Bunza, D.I.D. Attah and I. Sani, 2022. Ethnobotanical survey of some medicinal plants used in the treatment of schistosomiasis in Sokoto mteropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Caliphate J. Sci. Technol., 4: 33-39.
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  3. Abdulhamid, A., A.N. Ukw, Z.B. Umar, A. Zubairu, I. Sani and I.M. Fakai, 2022. Protective effects of Mitragyna inermis roots methanol extract on acetaminophen-induced hepatic injuries in Wistar rats. J. Med. Sci., 22: 13-21.
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  4. Umar, A.A., A.B. Hussaini, J. Yahayya, I. Sani and H. Aminu, 2021. Chitinolytic and antagonistic activity of streptomyces isolated from fadama soil against phytopathogenic fungi. Trop. Life Sci. Res., 32: 25-38.
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  5. Ukwuani-Kwaja, A.N., I. Sani and A. Zubairu 2021. Contraceptive Activity of Vitex doniana Stem Bark Methanol Extract in Female Albino Rats. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev. 10.9734/IJBCRR/2021/v30i330254.
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  6. Sani, I., A.N. Ukwuani-Kwaja and T.E. Ehebha, 2021. Isolation, partial purification and median lethal dose of antipyretic agent from khaya senegalensis leaf extracts. J. La Lifesci, 2: 27-38.
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  7. Sani, I., A.N. Ukwuani-Kwaja and M. Haruna, 2021. Ethnobotanical survey and in vitro antisickling effect of some selected medicinal plants. Asian J. Res. Biochem., 9: 1-14.
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  8. Sani, I., A.A. Umar and E.U. Udeze, 2021. Production and screening of streptomyces-extracellular chitinase. J. La Lifesci, 2: 1-16.
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  9. Abolaji, O.K., A.N. Ukwuani-Kwaja, I. Sani and M.N. Sylvester, 2021. In-vitro antidiabetic effect of Ziziphus mucronata leave extracts. J. Drug Delivery Ther., 11: 9-13.
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  10. Sani, I., U.A. Rabiu, S.W. Hassan, U.Z. Faruq and F. Bello, 2020. Lethality of Naja nigricollis Reinhardt venom and antivenom activity of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. leaf extracts on albino rats. GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci., 12: 080-092.
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  11. Sani, I., R.A. Umar, S.W. Hassan, U.Z. Faruq, F. Bello, H. Aminu and A. Sulaiman, 2020. Hepatoprotective effect of Azadirachta indica leaf fractionated extracts against snake venom toxicity on albino rats. Saudi J. Biomed. Res., 5: 112-117.
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  12. Sani, I., R.A. Umar, S.W. Hassan, U.Z. Faruq, F. Bello and A. Abdulhamid, 2020. Inhibition of snake venom enzymes and antivenom adjuvant effects of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Meliaceae) leaf extracts. Eur. J. Med. Plants, 31: 114-128.
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  13. Sani, I., R.A. Umar, S.W. Hassan, U.Z. Faruq and F. Bello, 2020. Median lethal dose and sub-chronic toxicity profile of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. leaf hexane and ethyl acetate fractionated extracts on albino rats. World J. Biol. Pharm. Health Sci., 3: 7-22.
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  14. Sani, I., R.A. Umar, S.W. Hassan, U.Z. Faruq and F. Bello, 2020. Isolation of antisnake venom agents from Azadirachta Indica (A. Juss) leaf extracts. Acad. J. Chem., 5: 10-16.
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  15. Sani, I., R.A. Umar, S.W. Hassan, U.Z. Faruq and F. Bello, 2020. Antioxidant enhancing effect of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. leaf fractionated extracts on Naja nigricollis reinhardt venom in albino rats. J. Complementary Altern. Med. Res., 10: 52-63.
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  16. Sani, I., R.A. Umar, S.W. Hassa, U.Z. Faruq, F. Bello and A. Abdulhamid, 2020. Protective effect of Azadirachta indica leaf fractionated extracts on renal and haematological indices against snake venom toxicity in albino rats. Res. J. Med. Plants, 13: 103-108.
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  17. Sani, I., F. Bello, I.M. Fakai and A. Abdulhamid, 2020. Evaluation of antisnake venom activities of some medicinal plants using albino rats. Scholars Int. J. Traditional Complementary Med., 3: 111-117.
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  18. Sani, I., A.A. Umar, S.A. Jiga, F. Bello, A. Abdulhamid and I.M. Fakai,. 2020. Isolation purification and partial characterization of antisnake venom plant peptide (BRS-P19) from Bauhinia rufescens (LAM FAM) seed as potential alternative to serum-based antivenin. J. Biotechnol. Res., 6: 18-26.
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  19. Sani, I., A. Abdulhamid , F. Bello, A. Sulaiman and H. Aminu, 2020. Antisnake venom effect of Diospyros mespiliformis stem-bark extract on Naja nigricollis venom in albino rats. Singapore J. Sci. Res., 10: 438-444.
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  20. Abdulhamid, A., A.M. Is, I. Sani, A. Sulaiman and A. Kabir, 2020. Acute and sub-chronic toxicity evaluation of crude methanolic leaves extract of Acacia nilotica (Linn.). Res. J. Med. Plants, 13: 109-118.
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  21. Abdulhamid, A., A.M. Is, I. Sani and A. Sulaiman, 2020. In vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity of crude methanolic leaves extract of Acacia nilotica (linn.). Singapore J. Sci. Res., 11: 38-45.
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  22. Sani, I., R.A. Umar, S.W. Hassan, U.Z. Faruq, A. Abdulhamid, F. Bello and I.M. Fakai, 2019. Major enzymes from snake venoms: Mechanisms of action and pharmacological applications. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 12: 396-403.
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  23. Sani, I., A. Abdulhamid, F. Bello, I.M. Fakai and A. Sa’idu, 2019. Anti-bacterial efficacy of Mitracarpus villosus extract on some selected multi-drug-resistant clinical isolates. J. Applied Sci., 19: 400-405.
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  24. Sani I., Rabi`u.A. Umar, S.W. Hassa, U.Z. Faruq, F. Bello and A, Abdulhamid, 2019. Protective effect of azadirachta indica leaf fractionated extracts on renal and haematological indices against snake venom toxicity in albino rats. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants 13: 103-108.
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  25. Abdulhamid, A., I. Sani, I.H. Kankiya and I.M. Fakai, 2019. Phytochemical screening, analgesic effect and anti-inflammatory activity of crude methanolic stem bark extract of Acacia nilotica (linn.). Asian J. Biol. Sci., 12: 450-456.
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  26. Abdulhamid A., I. Sani, I.M. Fakai, I.H. Kankiya and T.S. Shinkafi, 2019. Antibacterial potentials of compounds isolated from the stem bark extract of sclerocarya birrea (a. rich, hochst.). J. Applied Sci., 19: 210-216.
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  27. Sani, I., R.A. Umar, S.W. Hassan and U.Z. Faruq, 2018. Antisnake venoms and their mechanisms of action: A review. Saudi J. Med. Pharmaceut. Sci., 4: 512-520.
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  28. Sani, I., R.A. Umar and S.W. Hassan, 2018. Potential alternatives for resolving bacterial antibiotic resistance. Eur. J. Pharm. Med. Res., 5: 25-34.
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  29. Sani, I., F. Bello and A. Sulaiman, 2016. In-vitro antioxidant potentials, phytochemical and proximate analyses of Borassus aethiopium and Vitex doniana fruits extracts. Int. Res. J. Pharm. Biosci., 3: 43-52.
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  30. Sani, I., 2016. Preliminary phytochemical screening, antioxidant potentials and proximate composition of Senna occidentalis and Leptadenia pyrotechnica leaves extracts. Applied Sci. Rep., 14: 273-277.
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  31. Sani, I., 2016. Abelmoschus esculentus L. moench V.N:S:N fruits: Antioxidant potential, phytochemicals and mineral composition. Equity J. Sci. Technol., 4: 5-9.

  32. Sani, I. and A. Abdulhamid, 2016. Phytochemical compositions and antibacterial activities of some medicinal plants found in Aliero Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Int. J. Pharma Sci. Res., 7: 82-87.
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  33. Fakai, I.M., L. Ango, A. Abdulhamid, I. Sani and I.H. Kankiya, 2016. Alterations in marker enzymes and kidney function indices following administration of Datura metel aqueous seed extract in Abino rats. Int. J. Biomed. Clin. Sci., 1: 7-13.

  34. Abdulhamid, A., I.M. Fakai, I. Sani, F. Bello and A.A. Hassana, 2016. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of aqueous leaves and stem bark extracts of Vernonia amygdalina. Acta Velit, 3: 68-72.
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  35. Abdulhamid, A. and I. Sani, 2016. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of aqueous and mathanolic leave extracts of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.). Int. Res. J. Pharm. Biosci., 3: 1-7.

  36. Sani, I., A. Abdulhamid, F. Bello, I.M. Fakai and S.A. Nassir, 2015. Phytochemical compositions and In vitro antioxidant potentials of some wild edible fruits found in northern part of Nigeria. Acta Velit, 1: 100-107.

  37. Sani, I., 2015. Proximate analysis, phytochemical screening and antioxidant potential of Ajwa date from medina, Saudi Arabia. Int. Res. J. Pharm. Biosci., 2: 12-17.

  38. Sani, I., 2015. Physicochemical analysis and preliminary phytochemical screening of oil extract from two varieties of Cyperus esculentus tubers. Int. Res. J. Pharm. Biosci., 2: 18-24.

  39. Fakai, I.M., I. Sani and O.S. Olalekan, 2015. Proximate composition and cholesterol content of eggs obtained from various bird species. J. Harmonized Res. Med. Health Sci., 2: 18-25.

  40. Sani, I., M. Haruna, A. Abdulhamid, A.A. Warra, F. Bello and I.M. Fakai, 2014. Assessment of nutritional quality and mineral composition of dried edible Zonocerus variegatus (Grasshopper). Res. Rev. J. Food Dairy Technol., 2: 1-6.

  41. Sani, I., F. Bello and D. Abdul-Kadir, 2014. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Allium sativum, Calotropis procera, Acacia nilotica and Mitracarpus scaber mixed hexane extracts. World J. Pharmaceut. Res., 3: 142-149.
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  42. Sani, I., C.C. Okpalaoka, F. Bello, A.A. Warra and A. Abdulhamid, 2014. Flavonoid content and antioxidant potential of white and brown sesame seed oils. Eur. J. Biomed. Pharmaceut. Sci., 1: 56-63.

  43. Sani, I., C. Owoade, A. Abdulhamid, I.M. Fakai and F. Bello, 2014. Evaluation of physicochemical properties, phytochemicals and mineral composition of Cocosnuciferal. (Coconut) kernel oil. Int. J. Adv. Res. Chem. Sci., 1: 22-30.
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  44. Sani, I., A. Abdulhamid, F. Bello, M. Yahaya and A.I. Bagudo, 2014. Isolation, partial purification and characterization of α-amylase from Bacillus subtilis. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res., 4: 49-54.
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  45. Sani, I., A. Abdulhamid and F. Bello, 2014. Oral protein-drug delivery systems suitable for systemic circulation. Int. J. Mod. Biol. Med., 5: 5-16.
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  46. Sani, I., A. Abdulhamid and F. Bello, 2014. Eucalyptus camaldulensis: Phytochemical composition of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of the leaves, stem-bark, root, fruits and seeds. J. Sci. Innov. Res., 3: 523-526.
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  47. Sani, I., 2014. Soxhlet extraction and physicochemical characterization of Mangifera indica L. seed kernel oil. Res. Rev.: J. Food Dairy Technol., 2: 20-24.

  48. Sani, I., 2014. Application of medicinal plants to overcome antibiotic resistance in some selected multi-drug resistant clinical isolates. Res. Rev.: J. Pharm. Phytochem., 2: 48-52.
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  49. Sani, I. and F. Bello, 2014. Application of green fluorescent protein signal for effective monitoring of fermentation processes. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 6: 107-111.

  50. Fakai, I.M., A. Abdulhamid, I. Sani, F. Bello and E.O. Olusesi, 2014. Phytochemical screening and hepatotoxic effect of Datura metel Linn. Aqueous seed extract in albino wistar rats. Int. Sci. Index, 8: 895-899.

  51. Abdulhamid, A., S. Ibrahim and F.I. Musa, 2014. Physicochemical analysis of soxhlet extracted oils from selected Northern Nigerian seeds. Int. Sci. Index, 8: 900-903.

  52. Abdulhamid, A., I.M. Fakai, I. Sani, A.U. Argungu and F. Bello, 2014. Preliminary phytochemical and antibacterial activity of ethanolic and aqueous stem bark of extracts of Psidium guajava. Am. J. Drug Discovery Dev., 4: 85-89.
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  53. Abdulhamid, A., I.M. Fakai, I. Sani, A.U. Argungu and F. Bello, 2014. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of ethanolic and aqueous leaves extracts of Psidium guajava. World Res. J. Med. Aromatic Plants, 2: 44-46.

  54. Warra, A.A., R.A. Umar, I. Sani, M.K. Gafar, A. Nasiru and A. Ado, 2013. Preliminary phytochemical screening and physicochemical analysis of gingerbread plum (Parinari macrophylla) seed oil. J. Pharm. Phytochemistry, 1: 20-25.

  55. Sani, I., F.A. Sule, A.A. Warra, F. Bello, I.M. Fakai and A. Abdulhamid, 2013. Phytochemicals and mineral elements composition of white Sesamum indicum L. seed oil. Int. J. Traditional Nat. Med., 2: 118-130.

  56. Sani, I., F. Bello, M. Yahaya, A. Abdulhamid and A.I. Bagudo, 2013. Imaging of oxygen using green fluorescent protein in cultured cells of Escherichia coli BL21. Int. J. Mod. Cell. Mol. Biol., 2: 28-42.

  57. Sani, I. and F. Bello, 2013. Green fluorescent protein: The microscope of the 21st century. Equity J. Sci. Technol., 1: 86-90.

  58. Sani, I. and F. Bello, 2013. Assessment of fluorescence intensity of green fluorescent protein in Escherichia coli under low pH conditions. Int. J. Mod. Biochem., 2: 24-30.

  59. Fakai, I.M., A. Abdulhamid, I. Sani, F. Bello and T. Jerome, 2013. Evaluation of food value and mineral compositions of Celosia laxa leaves. Equity J. Sci. Technol., 1: 19-22.

  60. Bello, F., J.I. Salami-Jaji, I. Sani, A. Abdulhamid and I.M. Fakai, 2013. Evaluation of some antinutritional factors in oil-free white Sesamum indicum L. seed cake. Int. J. Food Nut. Saf., 4: 27-33.

  61. Bello, F. and I. Sani, 2013. Precipitation and granulation of calcium phosphate as an alternative to natural bone grafting. Equity J. Sci. Technol., 1: 1-6.

  62. Abdulhamid, A., I.M. Fakai, I. Sani, F. Bello and E. Solomon, 2013. Evaluation of ground water quality in Kalambaina community, Wamakko local government area, Sokoto State. Equity J. Sci. Technol., 1: 62-64.

  63. Abdulhamid, A., I.M. Fakai, I. Sani, A.A. Warra, F. Bello and B.G. Nuhu, 2013. Extraction, physicochemical characterization and phytochemical screening of Jatropha curcas L. seed oil. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 3: 26-30.

  64. Abdulhamid, A., I.M. Fakai, I. Sani, A.A. Warra and F. Bello, 2013. Extraction, physicochemical characterization and phytochemical screening of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) seed oil. Continental J. Food Sci. Technol., 7: 29-34.
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