i. Akanji, MA (1975a) Biochemical studies on the fruit bat liver and kidney: Isocitrate dehydrogenase activities. B. Sc. Dissertation 1, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 42pgs.
ii. Akanji, MA (1975b) The effect of renal ligation on the biliary excretion of tartrazine in rats. B. Sc. Dissertation 2, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 30pgs.
iii. Akanji, MA (1975c) An investigation into the metabolism of benzoic acid in rats and African elephant. B. Sc. Dissertation 3, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 34pgs.
2. Akanji, MA (1982) The interaction of chloroquine with rat kidney lysosomal membrane systems. M. Sc. Thesis, University of Ife, Ile- Ife, Nigeria. 105pgs.
3. Akanji, MA (1986) A comparative biochemical study of the interaction of some trypanocides with rat tissue cellular systems. Ph. D. Thesis, University of Ife, Ile- Ife, Nigeria. 204pgs.
I. Edited Books
1. Abubakre, RD; Akanji, MA and Akanmidu, RA (1994) Readings in General Studies in
Nigeria. University of Ilorin Library and Publication Committee, Ilorin, Nigeria. 300pgs.
2. Akanji, MA and Jolayemi, ET (2002) Leading Issues in General Studies: Humanities
and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, General Studies Division, Ilorin, Nigeria. 248pgs.
3. Akanji, MA and Jolayemi, ET (2002) History and Philosophy of Science: General Studies Approach, University of Ilorin General Studies Division, Ilorin, Nigeria. 157pgs.
4. Dopamu, PA, Oyewole, SO, Akanmidu, RA, Akanji, MA, Ogunade, RO, Abubakre, RD,
Oloyede, IO and Lawal, B (2003) African Culture, Modern Science and Religious Thought. African Centre for Religions and the Sciences, Ilorin, Nigeria. 693pgs.
5. Lasisi, RO and Akanji, MA (2009) History and Philosophy of Science in General Studies, The General Studies Division, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. 166pgs.
II. Chapters in Books
1. Akanji, MA (1994) A reflection on the nature of scientific methods. In: Readings in General Studies in Nigeria. (Ed. RD Abubakre, MA Akanji and RA Akanmidu). Unilorin Library and Publications Committee, Ilorin, pp. 18 - 26.
2. Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2002) Philosophical problems and scientific explanations. In:
History and Philosophy of Science: General Studies Approach. (Akanji, MA and Jolayemi, ET ed.) University of Ilorin Library and Publication Committee. pp 28 – 37.
3. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2006) Evaluation of selected biochemical parameters of male albino rat liver following administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis stem. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 12: Globalization of Herbal Health (eds: Sharma AK, Singh VK, Govil JN and Goyal NK). Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 29, pp 393 – 402.
4. Adesokan, AA; Akanji, MA; Balogun, EA and Aderibigbe, A (2006) Effect of oral administration of Aloe Barbadensis –Miller juice on selected biochemical parameters of rat liver and kidney. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 13: Search for Natural Drugs (eds: Govil, JN, Singh, VK and Arunachalam, C) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 3, pp 73 – 80.
5. Oloyede, OI and Akanji, MA (2006) Hypoglycaemic potential of aqueous extract of unripe pulp of Carica papaya in alloxan- induced diabetic rabbit. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 14: Biopharmaceuticals (eds: Govil JN, Singh VK and Ahmad K) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 25, pp 487 – 494.
6. Adanlawo, IG and Akanji, MA (2006) Effect of repeated administration of saponin extract from Solanum anguivi Lam on some enzyme activities of gastrointestinal tract of rats. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 15: Natural Products I (eds: Singh, VK Govil, JN, Ahmad, K and Sharma, RKr) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 24, pp 495 – 503.
7. Adanlawo, IG and Akanji, MA (2008) Effect of saponin extract from Solanum anguivi Lam fruits on serum cholesterol concentration of albino rats. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 19: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values I (eds: Singh VK, Govil JN and Sharma RKr) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 1, pp 1 - 7.
8. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2008) Effect of chronic administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis stem on male rat kidney function indices. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 19: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values I (eds: Singh VK, Govil JN and Sharma RKr) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 22, pp 359 - 367.
9. Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2009) Philosophical problems and scientific explanations. In: History and Philosophy of Science in General Studies (Lasisi, RO and Akanji, MA ed) The General Studies Division, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, pp 23 – 32.
10. Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2009) Myths and facts about medicinal herbs. In: History and Philosophy of Science in General Studies (Lasisi, RO and Akanji, MA ed) The General Studies Division, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, pp 108 – 117.
11. Akanji, MA, Ayorinde, BT and Yakubu, MT (2009) Antilipidaemic potentials of aqueous extract of Tapinanthus globiferus leaves in rats. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Volume 25: Chemistry and Medicinal Value (eds: Singh VK and Govil JN) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Chapter 1, pp 1 – 8.
12. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2010) Antimalarial bioactivity of Enantia chlorantha stem bark. In: Medicinal Plants: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Volume 1, Gupta, VK, Singh, GD, Singh, S and Kaul, A. eds. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. pp 441 – 447.
13. Adeyemi, OS, Suleiman, FA and Akanji, MA (2012) Iron and nitric oxide in anemia of chronic disease (ACD). In: Anemia (Ed. DS Silverberg) InTech- Open Access Publisher, University Campus, STeP Ri, Rijeka, Croatia. Chapter 5, pp 63 – 75. (ISBN: 978-51-0138-3; doi: 10.5772/28612)
14. Yakubu, MT, Ajiboye, TO and Akanji, MA (2014) Toxicity and beneficial effects of some African plants on the reproductive system. In: Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants. Chapter 15, pp 445 – 492. Elsevier Inc. London.
15. Akanji, MA, Yakubu, MT and Nurudeen, QO (2017) Health implications of recent increase in the use of local herbal aphrodisiacs. In: Functional Foods: Unlocking the Medicine in Foods. (Ed. G. Oboh), Chapter 20, pp 266 – 276. Published by Alexander Von Humbolt Foundation, Graceland Prints, Akure, Nigeria.
16. Ajiboye, TO, Uwazie, JN, Haliru, FZ, Ibitoye, OB, Sunmonu, TO, Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2017) Mechanisms of action of columbamine, jatrorrhizine and magnoflorine as antidiabetic agents. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants Research, Volume 45: Metabolic Syndrome (eds: Govil, JN) Studium Press LLC, Huston, Texas, USA. Chapter 11, pp 221 – 232.
17. Akanji, MA, Fatinukun, HD, Rotimi, DE, Afolabi, LB and Adeyemi OS (2020) The Two Sides of Dietary Antioxidants in Cancer Therapy. In Antioxidants: Benefits, Sources, Mechanism of Action (ed: Waisundara, VY), InTech- Open, Publisher Limited, London. Chapter, pp 9, pp 165 - 180 (ISBN: 978-51-0138-3; doi: 10.5772/intechopen.94988)
18. Oloyede, HOB and Akanji, MA (2020) Private Ownership of Universities in Nigeria and the Quest for Standard. In : Pivotal Issues in Higher Education Development in Nigeria- Essays in Honour of Distinguished Professor Peter Okebukola (eds Akinrinade, S, Oyeweso, S, Odewumi, SG and Kola- Olusanya, A), University Press, Ibadan. Chapter 33, pp 503 – 514.
19. Yakubu, MT, Ogunro, OB, Yakubu, RO and Akanji, MA (2022) Biochemistry of Functional Foods and Reproductive Health. In: Functional Foods: Unlocking the Medicine in Foods. Volume 2 (Ed. G. Oboh), Chapter 11, pp xxx – xxx. Published by Alexander Von Humbolt Foundation, Graceland Prints, Akure, Nigeria.
III. Monographs
1. Akanji, MA (2002) Eat and Die by Little. 61st University of Ilorin Inaugural Lecture,
University of Ilorin Library and Publication Committee, Ilorin, Nigeria. 53pgs. 22nd October.
2. Akanji, MA (2014) Fortunes of Muslim Education in Nigeria: The Past, the Present and the Future. 3rd Convocation Lecture, Fountain University, Osogbo. 27th February.
3. Akanji, MA (2022) Suicide is Cheap. Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin 4th Valedictory Lecture. 20th January.
4. Akanji, MA (2022) Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in National Development: Any Hope for Nigeria in the 21st Century? 2nd Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences Lecture, Kwara State University, Malete; 8th June.
1. Ngaha, EO and Akanji, MA (1982) Effect of chloroquine on the activity of rat kidney
lysosome in vivo and in vitro. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 73C, 109 - 113.
2. Akanji, MA (1982) Toxicity of a macrofilariacide to rat kidney tubular system: an in vitro
study. Proceedings of First National Conference on Onchocerciasis, Kaduna, Nigeria, pp.
73-74.
3. Akanji, MA (1983) Effect of suramin on the stability of rat kidney lysosomal membrane in
vitro. IRCS Medical Science 11, 693.
4. Akanji, MA and Ngaha, EO (1983) Urinary alkaline phosphatase levels during chronic
chloroquine administration in rats. IRCS Medical Science 11, 849 - 850.
5. Akanji, MA (1984) Labilising effect of suramin on rat kidney lysosomes in vivo. Toxicology
Letters 23, 273 - 277.
6. Akanji, MA (1985) Effect of pentamidine on the urinary excretion of some lysosomal
enzymes in rats. IRCS Medical Science 13, 277 - 278.
7. Akanji, MA (1985) Free fatty acid levels in rats experimentally infected with Trypansoma
brucei brucei. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry 2, 108 - 110
8. Akanji, MA and Onyekwelu, NA (1985) Effect of repeated administration on alkaline phosphatase activity in rat kidney. IRCS Medical Science 13, 710.
9. Akanji, MA and Kalu, AU (1986) The effect of Trypansoma vivax infection on serum free
fatty acid in domestic goat. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 15, 93 – 95.
10. Akanji, MA and Onyekwelu, NA (1986) Effect of chronic administration of suramin on the
stability of rat liver lysosomes. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry 3, 118 - 120.
11. Akanji, MA and Ojo, EO (1986) Suramin-induced inhibition of urinary cathepsin D activity
in rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry 3, 121 - 123.
12. Akanji, MA and Ufomadu, GO (1987) Effect of onchocercal infection on some serum
enzyme activities in man. Medical Science Research 15, 75.
13. Akanji, MA and Nlumanze, SE (1987) Alkaline phosphatase activities following repeated
suramin administration in some rat tissues in relation to their functions. Pharmacology and
Toxicology 61, 182 - 183.
14. Oyeleke, OA and Akanji, MA (1987) Nutritional Composition /Quality of soyabean.
Proceedings of Workshop on “Soyabean in the Nigerian Diet- Soya Milk”, Ibadan,
Nigeria, pp 114 - 128.
15. Akanji, MA and Ufomadu, GO (1987) Application of serum enzyme activities for diagnosis
of onchocerciasis in man. Proceedings of Nigeria– Japan Joint Conference, Jos, Nigeia, pp. 210 - 212.
16. Akanji, MA (1988) Rat kidney lysosomal membrane damage induced by suramin in vitro and in vivo. Pharmacology and Toxicology 62, 308 - 321.
17. Akanji, MA and Ngaha, EO (1988) Stability of rat kidney lysosomes induced by homidium in vitro and in vivo. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry 5, 86 - 90.
18. Akanji, MA (1989) Pentamidine-induced rat kidney lysosomal membrane damage in vitro. Nigerian Journal of Science 23, 149 – 152.
19. Sodipo. OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1989) Isolation, purification, structural elucidation and possible endogenous function of a biomolecule from the seeds of bitter kola (Garcinia kola, Heckel). OBABS Proceedings 2, 67 – 81.
20. Akanji, MA and Ngaha, EA (1989) Effect of repeated administration of berenil on urinary enzyme excretion with corresponding tissue pattern in rats. Pharmacology and Toxicology 64, 272 – 275.
21. Ngaha, EO; Akanji, MA and Madusolumuo, MA (1989) Studies on correlation between chloroquine-induced tissue damage and serum enzyme changes in the rat. Experientia, 45, 143 - 146.
22. Sodipo,OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1989). Haemolytic effect of extract of Garcinia kola, (Heckel) pulp and seed on human erythrocytes- an in vitro study. Bioscience Research Communications 1, 1 - 8.
23. Akanji, MA; Olaniru, OB and Saliu, NB (1989) Relationship between streptomycin-induced kidney damage and urinary enzyme excretion in rats. Bioscience Research Communications 1, 25 - 34.
24. Akanji, MA (1990) Urinary levels of some acid hydrolase enzymes during Trypanosoma gambiense infection in rats. Nigerian Journal of Science 24, 77 - 79.
25. Sodipo, OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1990) Comparative study of the effect of saline extracts of the pulp and seeds of Garcinia kola (Heckel) on some mammalian erythrocyte membranes. Nigerian Journal of Science 24, 95 - 99.
26. Buremoh, GB; Oyeleke, OA; Oloyede, OB and Akanji, MA (1990) Loss of tissue alkaline phosphatase activities following chronic consumption of “kaun” by rats. Medical Science Research 18, 451 – 452.
27. Sodipo, OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1990) Effect of saline extracts of the stem of Garcinia kola, Heckel on some mammalian erythrocyte membrane. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology 7, 70 - 78.
28. Sodipo, OA, Akanji, MA; Kolawole, FB and Odutuga, AA (1991) Saponin is the active anti- fungal principle in Garcinia kola, Heckel seeds. Bioscience Research Communications 3, 51 - 57.
29. Oloyede, OB; Folayan, AT and Akanji, MA (1992) Increase in alkaline phosphatase activities in rat tissues following consumption of diets low in iron and deficient in essential fatty acids. Medical Science Research 20, 735 – 736.
30. Akanji, MA and Ngaha, EO (1993) Tryparsamide-induced inhibition of rat serum and liver lactate dehydrogenase. Nigerian Journal Biochemistry 8, 28 - 33.
31. Akanji, MA; Olagoke, OA and Oloyede, OB (1993) Effect of repeated consumption of metabisulphite on the integrity of the rat kidney cellular system. Toxicology 81, 173 - 179.
32. Sodipo, OA; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1994) Some properties of a glycoside from the seeds of bitter kola (Garcinia kola, Heckel). Nigerian Journal of Science 28, 1 - 6.
33. Bewaji, CO; Akanji, MA; Oloyede, OB and Odutuga, AA (1994) Studies on adenosine triphosphatase activities in Onchocerca armillata. Biokemistri 4, 45 - 49.
34. Akanji, MA and Ufomadu, GO (1994) Depression of phosphatase activities in the sera and urine of patients infected with Onchocerca volvulus. Biokemistri 4, 51 - 55.
35. Ekanem, JT; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1994) Host and trypanosome- derived factors during mammalian African trypanosomiasis. Biokemistri 4, 103 – 106.
36. Balogun, EA; Malomo, SO and Akanji, MA (1995) Some tissue enzyme activity changes in mouse infected with malaria parasite. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 10, 53 – 56.
37. Ekanem, JT, Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1996) Extracellular protein of Trypanosoma brucei origin lyse erythrocyte of rats in vitro. Biokemistri 6, 21 - 29.
38. Akanji, MA; Olagoke, OA; Ipinmoye, IT and Oloyede, OB (1996) Effect of chronic Consumption of metabisulphite on the activities of some enzymes in selected parts of gastro- intestinal tract of rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 11, 11 – 17.
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39. Ekanem, JT; Odutuga, AA and Akanji, MA (1996) African trypanosomiasis: Plasma lipid changes suggest extracellular cholesterol esterification by Trypanosoma brucei. Bioscience Research Communications 8, 23 - 27.
40. Akanji, MA and Saliu, NB (1996) Studies on mode of kanamycin- induced cellular toxicity in rat kidney. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science 11. 419 – 424.
41. Balogun, EA; Malomo, SO; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1996) Effect of infection with Plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis on some enzyme activities in mouse serum. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 11, 52 - 56.
42. Ekanem, JT; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1996) Elevated erythrocyte calcium and Ca2+ ATPase activity in Trypanosoma brucei- infected rat. Biomedical Letters 54, 7 - 11.
43. Balogun, EA; Malomo, SO; Akanji, MA and Odutuga, AA (1997) Changes in adenosine triphosphatase activities in some tissues of Plasmodium- infected mice. Biomedical Letters 56, 183 – 187.
44. Balogun, EA and Akanji, MA (1998) The effect of fansider on some mouse tissue phosphatases and dehydrogenases following infection with Plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis. Biokemistri 8, 45 – 50.
45. Abubakar, A and Akanji, MA (1999) Effect of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection on total lipid profile of rat erythrocyte ghost membrane Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology 10, 31 – 35.
46. Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2000) α- Tocopherol protects against metabisulphite- induced tissue damage in rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15, 179 – 183. (Published by Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
47. Adanlawo, IG and Akanji, MA (2001) Proximate analysis and mineral composition of the seed of Solanum anguivi Lam. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16, 147 – 148.
48. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Salau, IO (2001) Protective effect of ascorbic acid on some selected tissues of ranitidine- treated rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16, 177 – 182.
49. Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2002) Effect of Jasmine green tea (Camellia sinensis) on carbon tetrachloride- induced tissue damage in rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science 17, 1217 - 1222.
50. Yakubu, MT; Olatunji, IK and Akanji, MA (2002) Comparative effects of administration of halofantrine hydrochloride and dihydroartemisinin on some enzymes of selected rat tissues. NISEB Journal 2 (3), 175 – 180.
51. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2003) Evaluation of selected parameters of rat liver and kidney functions following repeated administration of yohimbine. Biokemistri 15 (2), 50 – 56.
52. Adanlawo, IG and Akanji, MA (2003) Effect of chronic administration of saponin extract from the fruit of Solanum anguivi Lam on alkaline phosphatase activities of some rat tissues. Nigerian Journal Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18, 59 – 62.
53. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2003) Effect of administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chloranta on the activities of some enzymes in the small intestine of rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18, 103 – 105.
54. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2003) Effect of repeated administration of Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) on selected enzyme activities of the liver and kidney of male albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science 18, 1395 – 1400.
55. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2003) Changes in selected enzyme activities of rat liver following repeated administration of yohimbine. NISEB Journal 3 (2), 59 – 63.
56. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2004) Responses of selected rat kidney enzyme activities to administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chloranta. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science 19, 1592 - 1596.
57. Akanji, MA, Yakubu, MT and Adesokan, AA (2004) Effect of co- administration of selenium and α- tocopherol on phosphatase activities in carbon tetrachloride- induced liver damage in rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19, 63 - 67.
58. Oloyede, OI and Akanji, MA (2004) Effect of administration of aqueous extract of unripe Carica papaya pulp on alkaline phosphatase activities of normal and alloxan- induced diabetic rabbit tissues. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19, 111 - 116.
59. Akanji, MA (2004) Prescription for healthy life: Science in harmony with Islamic concepts. Confluence of Religion and Science I, 41 – 50.
60. Odokuma, EI, Dairo, MD and Akanji, MA (2004) ABO and rhesus blood group distribution among students of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, 19, 115.
61. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2005) Responses of male rat liver and heart aminotransferases to chronic administration of yohimbine. Centrepoint (Science Edition) 2, 124 – 131.
62. Akanji, MA and Adesokan, AA (2005) Effect of repeated administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chloranta on some enzyme activities of rat liver. Biokemistri 17, 13 – 18.
63. Olajide, JE; Akanji, MA; Sanni, M and Omale, J (2005) Acetylsalicylic acid and cellular damage in kidney of metabisulphite treated rats. Animal Research International 2 (3), 388 – 392.
64. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2005) Aphrodisiac potentials of aqueous extracts of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf, Ex Hiern) stem in male albino rats. Asian Journal of Andrololgy 7 (4), 399 - 404. (Published by Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, China).
65. Ibrahim, HO, Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2006) Responses of some rat tissue enzymes to chronic intragastric administration of inorganic lead. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 21, 7 – 10.
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66. Adesokan, AA, Akanji, MA and Aderibigbe, A (2006) Evaluation of hypoglycaemic properties and serum lipid profile in alloxan- induced diabetic rats following administration of Aloe barbadenisi Miller juice extract. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 13, 11 – 14.
67. Yakubu, MT; Bilbis, LS; Lawal, M and Akanji, MA (2006) Effect of repeated administration of Damiana on selected functional parameters of male rat kidney. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 13 (2), 20 – 23.
68. Yakubu, MT, Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2006) Some biochemical changes in selected rat tissues following repeated administration of cimetidine. African Journal of Biomedical Research 9, 213 – 218.
69. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2006) Effect of repeated administration of aqueous stem extract of Enantia chlorantha on the integrity of rat liver cellular system. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 21, 89 – 96.
70. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2007) Heamatological evaluation in male rats following chronic administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis stem. Pharmacognosy Magazine 3 (1), 34 – 38. (An official publication of Phcog. Net, India).
71. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2007) Male sexual dysfunction and methods used in assessing medicinal plants with aphrodisiac potentials. Pharmacognosy Reviews 1 (1), 39 – 46. (An official publication of Phcog. Net, India).
72. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2007) Evaluation of anti-androgenic potentials of aqueous extract of Chromolaena odoratum (L.) K. R. leaves in male rats. Andrologia 39 (6) 235 - 243. (Official Journal for the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Andrologie, and First International Journal of Andrology, Germany) (Published by Blackwell Synergy).
73. Adesokan, AA, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2007) Antibacterial potentials of aqueous extract of Enantia chlorantha stem bark. African Journal of Biotechnology 6, (22) 2502 – 2505 (Published by Academic Journals Inc.)
74. Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2007) Evaluation of biochemical indices of male rat reproductive function and testicular histology in wistar rats following chronic administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Heirn) stem. African Journal of Biochemistry Research 1 (7), 156 - 163. (Published by Academic Journals Inc.)
75. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2007) Renal enzyme changes induced by chronic administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chlorantha stem bark in albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 22 (1), 19 – 22.
76. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2008) Effect of oral administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) stem on some testicular function indices of male rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 115, 288 – 292. (Journal of International Society for Ethnopharmacology, Published by Elsevier, Ireland).
77. Akanji, MA, Nafiu, MO and Yakubu, MT (2008) Enzyme activities and histopathology of selected tissues of rats treated with potassium bromate. African Journal of Biomedical Research 11, 87 – 95. (Published by Ibadan Biomedical Communications Group, Nigeria).
78. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2008) Alteration in serum lipid profile of male rats by oral administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis stem. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants 2 (2), 66 – 73. (Published by Academic Journals Inc.)
79. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT and Adesokan, AA (2008) Androgenic potentials of aqueous extract of Mussularia acuminata (G. Don) Bullock ex Hoyl. stem in male wistar rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 118 (3), 508 - 513. (Journal of International Society for Ethnopharmacology, Published by Elsevier, Ireland).
80. Ayorinde, BT, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2008) Alterations in some marker enzymes of Liver and kidney damage following chronic administration of aqueous extract of Tapinanthus globiferus leaves to rats. Pharmacognosy Magazine 4 (15), S9 – S14. (An official publication of Phcog. Net, India).
81. Adesokan, AA, Yakubu, MT, Owoyele, BV, Akanji, MA, Soladoye, AO and Lawal, OK (2008) Effect of administration of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Enantia chlorantha stem bark on brewer’s yeast- induced pyresis in rats. African Journal of Biochemistry Research 2 (7), 165 – 169. (Published by Academic Journals Inc.)
82. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT, Olatinwo, AWO, Adesokan, AA, Yakubu, MO, Owoyele, BV, Sunmonu, TO and Ajao, MS (2008) Effect of Cnidoscolous aconitifolius (Miller) L. M. Johnston leaf extract on reproductive hormones of female rats. Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine 6 (3), 149 – 155. (Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science Yazd-Iran in collaboration with Iranian Society for Reproductive Medicine).
83. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2009) Effect of chronic administration of Enantia chlorantha extract on some renal function parameters in experimental rats. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 16 (2), 32 - 35.
84. Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2009) Mode of cellular toxicity of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schwein. Ex Hiein) stem in male rat liver and kidney. Human and Experimental Toxicology 28 (8), 469 - 478. (An International Journal affiliated to the French Society of Toxicology).
85. Yakubu, MT, Bukoye, BB, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2009) Toxicological implications of aqueous extract of Bambusa vulgaris leaves in pregnant Dutch rabbits. Human and Experimental Toxicology 28(9), 591 - 598. (An International Journal affiliated to the French Society of Toxicology).
86. Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA and Oguntoye, SA (2009) Ethanolic leaf extract of Psidium guajava: Phytochemical and trypanocidal activity in rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 3 (5), 420 – 423.
87. Akanji, MA, Adeyemi, OS, Oguntoye, SO and Sulyman, F (2009) Psidium guajava extract reduces trypanosomosis- associated lipid peroxidation and raises glutathione concentrations in infected animals. Experimental and Clinical Sciences Journal 8, 148 – 154.
88. Olajide, JE, Akanji, MA, Omale, J and Mohammad, NO (2009) Effect co- administration of acetylsalicylic acid on phosphatase enzymes in liver of metabisulphite treated rats. African Journal of Biochemistry Research 3 (4), 120 – 124 (Published by Academic Journals Inc.)
89. Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2010) Haematological changes following chronic administration of aqueous extract of Enantia chlorantha to albino rats. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 17 (1), 12 - 14).
90. Ajiboye, TO, Salau, AK, Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA and Okogun, JI (2010) Aqueous extract of Securicada longepedunculata root induce redox imbalance in rat liver and kidney. Human and Experimental Toxicology 29 (8), 679 - 688. (An International Journal affiliated to the French Society of Toxicology & published by SAGE Publishers).
91. Ajiboye, TO, Salau, AK, Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA and Okogun, JI (2010) Acetaminophen perturbed redox homeostasis in Wistar rat liver: Protective role of aqueous Pterocarpus osun leaf extract. Drug and Chemical Toxicology 33 (1), 77 – 83. (Published by Informa Healthcare UK, Inc.)
92. Ajiboye, TO, Yakubu, MT, Salau, AK, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA and Okogun, JI (2010) Antioxidant and drug detoxification potentials of aqueous extract of Annona senegalensis leaves in carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatocellular damage. Pharmaceutical Biology 48 (12), 1361 – 1370. (Published by Informa Healthcare, UK)
93. Yakubu, MT, Adeshina, AO, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA, Oloyede, OB, Jimoh, GA, Olatinwo, AWO and Afolayan, AJ (2010) Abortifacient potential of aqueous extract of Senna alata leaves in rats. Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 21 (3), 163 – 177.
94. Oyewo, B, Akanji, M and Onifade, A (2010) In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the antioxidant properties of aqueous extract of Andrographis paniculata leaves. Researcher 2 (11), 42 – 51.
95. Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA, and Ekanem, JT (2010) Anti- anaemic properties of the ethanolic extracts of Psidium guajava in Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats. Research Journal of Pharmacology 4 (3), 74 – 77.
96. Adesokan, AA , Akanji, MA and Adewara, GS (2010) Evaluation of hypoglycaemic efficacy of aqueous seed extract of Aframonium melegueta in alloxan- induced diabetic rats. Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Rresearch, 2 (2), 91 – 94.
97. Sulaiman, FA, Akanji, MA and Ekanem, JT (2010) Haematological status of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats treated with ibuprofen. Nigerian journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 25 (2), 23 – 27.
98. Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Nafiu, MO (2010) Anti- diabetic activity of aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchonii root in alloxan- induced diabetic rat. Cameroon Journal of Experimental Biology 6 (2), 91 – 100. (Published by Cameroon Forum of Biological Sciences).
99. Yakubu, MT, Awotunde, S, Ajiboye, TO, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2011) Pro-sexual effects of aqueous extracts of Massularia acuminata root in male Wistar rats. Andrologia, 43 (5), 334 - 340.
100. Adeyemi, OS and Akanji, MA (2011) Biochemical changes in the kidney and liver of rats following administration of ethanolic extract of Psidium guajava leaves. Human and Experimental Toxicology 30 (9), 1266 – 1274.
101. Akanji, MA, Oladiji, AT, Adesokan, AA and Yakubu, MT (2011) Mitochondrial dysfunction. NSBMB Transaction 1, 14 – 24.
102. Oyewo, B and Akanji, M (2011) Effect of aqueous extract of Andrographis paniculata on blood glucose, and lipid and protein profile in male rat. Researcher 3 (1), 38 - 47.
103. Nafiu, MO, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2011) Effect of aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchoni rhizome on some kidney and liver functional indices of albino rats. African Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 8 (1), 22 - 26.
104. Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA, Johnson, TO and Ekanem, JT (2011) Iron and nitric oxide balance in African trypanosomosis: Is there really a link? Asian Journal of Biochemistry 6 (1), 15 – 28.
105. Ajiboye, TO, Salawu, NA, Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT, Akanji, MA and Okogun, JI (2011) Antioxidant and drug detoxification potentials of Hibiscus sabdariffa anthocyanin extract. Drug and Chemical Toxicology 34 (2), 109 – 115. (Published by Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.)
106. Oyewo, B and Akanji, M (2011) Immune modulation potentials of aqueous extract of Andrographis paniculata leaves in male rat. Researcher 3 (1), 48 – 57.
107. Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2011) Effect of aqueous extract of Massularia acuminata stem on sexual behaviour of male Wistar rats. Evidence- Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Article ID 738103, 10pages, 2011. doi: 10.1155/2011/738103 (Published by Hindawi Publishing Cooperation)
108. Adeyemi, SO, Sykes, ML, Akanji, MA and Avery, VM (2011) Anti- trypanosoma and cytotoxic activity of ethanolic extracts of Psidium guajava leaves in Almar Blue based assays. Veterinary Archives. 81 (5), 623 – 633.
109. Nafiu, MO, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2011) Phytochemical and minerals composition of Cochlospermum planchonii (Hook, Ef. X Planch) root. Bioresearch Bulletin 5, 342 – 347. (Published by Bioindica Press, India).
110. Adeyemi, OS, and Akanji, MA (2011) Iron and nitric oxide play key role in the development of cardiovascular disorder. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Science 3 (9), 249 – 253.
111. Kolawole, SO, Kolawole, OT and Akanji, MA (2011) Effects of aqueous extracts of Khaya senegalensis stem bark on biochemical and hematological parameters in rats. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 6 (6), 602 – 607.
112. Yakubu, MT, Lateef, IA, Ajiboye, TO, Akanji, MA, Oladiji, AT and Ibrahim, OOK (2011) Anti- androgenic activity of aqueous extract of Cnidoscolous aconitifolius. West African Journal of Assisted Reproduction. 2 (1), 7 – 15. (An Official Journal of Nigerian Fertility Society).
113. Yakubu, MT, Adams, DM, Akanji, MA, and Oladiji, AT (2011) Laxative activity of aqueous root extract of Cnestis ferruginea (Vahl ex DC) in loperamide- induced constipated rats. Nigerian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 3 (1 – 2), 13 - 21 (Official Journal of the Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN).
114. Alli, LA, Adesokan, AA, Salawu, OA, Akanji, MA and Tijani, AY (2011) Anti- plasmodial activity of aqueous root extract of Acacia nilotica. African Journal of Biochemistry Research 5 (7), 214 – 219.
115. Yakubu, MT, Quadri, AL and Akanji, MA (2011) Phytochemical constituents and haematological profile of male rats following oral administration of aqueous extract of Garcinia kola (Heckel) seeds. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 26 (1), 23 – 28.
116. Adeyemi, SO and Akanji, MA (2012) Psidium guajava leaf extract: Effects on rat serum homeostasis and tissue morphology. Comparative Clinical Pathology 21, 401 – 407.
117. Sulaiman, AF, Akanji, MA, Green, BO, Badjatia, N and Gunzi, A (2012) In vitro parasite count and EC50 in trypanosome cultures incubated with some selected iron chelators. Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 1 (1), 17 - 26.
118. Sulaiman, AF, Akanji, MA, Green, BO, Nguyen, B, Nguyen, T and Gunzi, A (2012) Use of genetically induced repression of ribonucleotide reductase as target in trypanocide formulation. Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 1 (1), 27 - 39.
119. Mordi, JC and Akanji, MA (2012) Phytochemical screening of the dried leaf extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and associated changes in liver enzymes induced by its administration in Wistar rats. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences 4 (2), 153 - 158. (https://maxwellsci.com/jp/abstract.php/jid=CRJBS&no=185&abs=08)
120. Oyewo, EB, Akanji, MA and Adekunle, AS (2012) Immunomodulation capabilities of aqueous leaf extract of Phyllanthus amarus in male wistar rats. Report and Opinion 4 (1), 22 – 37.
121. Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA, and Ekanem, JT (2012) Ethanolic extracts of Psidium guajava influences protein and bilirubin levels in Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats. Journal of Biological Sciences 12, 111 - 116. (DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2012)
122. Sulaiman, AF, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2012) Effect of administration of ibuprofen on the levels of parasitaemia, albumin and total protein concentration in rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei. African Scientist 13 (1), 57 – 62. (Published by Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology).
123. Salau, AK, Yakubu, MT, Oluleye, DS, Oloyede, OB and Akanji, MA (2012). Toxicological evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of Ficus exasperata on selected tissues of normal Wistar rats. Centre Point (Science Edition), 18 (1): 55 - 66 (Published by Library and Publications Committee, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; available online at: http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/ejournals/index.php/science/article/view/445/259).
124. Kazeem, MI, Akanji, MA, Hafizur Rahman, M and Choudhary, MI (2012) Antiglycation, antioxidant and toxicological potential of polyphenol extracts of alligator pepper, ginger and nutmeg from Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2 (9), 727-732 (journal homepage:www.elsevier.com/locate/apjtb)
125. Oyewo, EB, Akanji, MA, Iniaghe, MO and Fakunle, PB (2012) Toxicological implications of aqueous leaf extract of Andrographis paniculata in wistar rat. Nature and Science 10 (2), 91 – 108.
126. Yakubu, MT, Ajidagba, KK, Akanji, MA, Oladiji, AT, Ajiboye, TO, Ibrahim, OOK, Oguntoye, SO, Salawu, MO and Nafiu, MO (2012). Toxico-pathological effects of saponin from Massularia acuminata stem in male Wistar rats. Nigerian Journal of Natural Product and Medicine 16, 1 – 10.
127. Olajide, JE; Akanji, MA and Emmanuel, TF (2013) In vitro effect of bromated on light scattering behaviour of erythrocyte in presence of acetylsalicylic acid. Sky Journal of Biochemistry Research 2 (4), 20 – 26.
128. Ajiboye, TO, Komolafe, YO, Oloyede, HOB, Adeoye, MD, Abdulsalami, IO, Yakubu, MT, Oladiji, AT and Akanji, MA (2013). Diethylnitrosamine-induced redox imbalance in rat microsomes: Protective role of polyphenolic- rich extract from Sorghum bicolor grains. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 24 (1): 41-49 (Accredited by the Israel Physiological and Pharmacological Society)
129. Nafiu, MO, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2013) Toxicity of aqueous root extract of Cochlospermum planchonii (an anti-malarial herb) in selected tissues of mice. Comparative Clinical Pathology 22 (6), 1211 - 1218.
130. Akanji, MA, Yakubu, MT and Kazeem, MI (2013) Hypolipidemic and toxicological potential of aqueous extract of Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel root in wistar rats. Journal of Medical Science 13 (4) 253 – 260. (doi: 10.3923/jms.2013.253.260.)
131. Yakubu, MT, Oyeyipo, TO, Quadri, AL and Akanji, MA (2013). Effects of aqueous extract of Musa paradisiaca root on testicular function parameters of male rats. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology 24 (2), 151 - 157. (Accredited by the Israel Physiological and Pharmacological Society).
132. Arise, RO, Osioma, E. and Akanji, M.A. (2013) Assessment of water quality parameters from swamps around Kokori-Erhoike petroleum flow station in Delta State, Nigeria. Der Chemica Sinica 4(1): 155-161.
133. Oyewo, EB, Adetutu. A, Adesokan, AA and Akanji, MA (2013) Repeated oral administration of aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifara modulated immunoactivities in wistar rats. Journal of Natural Science Research 3 (6), 100 – 109.
134. Osioma, E, Akanji, MA and Arise, RO (2013) Hepatic enzymes markers and proteins in serum and some selected tissues in Clarias gariepinus from swamps around Kokori- Erhoike oil field, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Biology 3 (4), 984 – 992.
135. Akanji, MA, Ojewuyi, OB and Yakubu, MT (2013) Assessment of erythrocytes as a model for in vitro drug toxicity testing. Fountain Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences 2 (1), 6 – 10.
136. Kolawole, OT, Akanji, MA and Akiibinu, MO (2013) Toxicological assessment of ethanolic extract of the leaves of Newbouldia laevis (P. Beauv). American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 3 (4), 74 – 80.
137. Nafiu, MO, Liadi, MT, Akanji, MA, Ibrahim, RB, Olaniyi, SS, Olowoyeye, IM, Olarewaju, M, Ogbontolu, R and Oyalade (2013) Biochemical evaluation of anti- hyperglycemic effects of petroleum ether extract of Meliponula ferruginea propolis in alloxan- induced diabetic rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 28 (1& 2), 44 – 52.
138. Akanji, MA, Salau, AK and Yakubu, MT (2013). Safety evaluation of aqueous extract of Crateva adansonii leaves on selected tissues of rats. Fountain Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences 2 (1), 17 – 28 (available online at: http://www.fountainjournals.com/index.php/fujnas/article/view/64).
139. Kazeem, MI, Akanji, MA, Yakubu, MT, and Ashafa, AOT (2013). Protective effect of free and bound polyphenol extracts from ginger (Zingiber officinale, Rosocoe) on the hepatic antioxidant and some carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Evidence- Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Special Issue pp 1 - 7 (ID-935486, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/935486).
140. Kolawole, OT, Akanji, MA, Awe, OE and Akiibinu, MO (2013) Ethanolic extract of leaves of Newbouldia laevis attenuates glycosylation of haemoglobin and lipid peroxidation in diabetic rats. American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 8 (4), 179 – 186.
141. Kolawole, OT and Akanji, MA (2013) Inhibitory effect of leaf extract of Newbouldia laevis on the metabolic activities of α- glucosidase and α- amylase. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology 8, 271 – 277.
142. Nafiu, MO, Abdulsalam, TA and Akanji, MA (2013) Phytochemical analysis and anti- malaria activity of aqueous extract of Lecaniodiscus cupanioides root. Journal of Tropical Medicine. (ID 605393; https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/605393)
143. Mordi, JC, Akanji, MA, Ojieh, AE and Uzuegbu, UE (2013) Antioxidant principle of the dry aqueous leaf extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius in ethanol- induced biochemical changes in the plasma and brain tissue of rabbits. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Asia 10(1), 133 – 139. (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/1104)
144. Olajide, JE, Akanji, MA and Sanni, M, Ejembi, DO and Abbah, OC (2014) Protective activity of acetylsalicylic acid on selected tissues of albino rats treated with potassium bromated. FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences 10 (2), 228 – 235.
145. Kolawole, OT and Akanji, MA (2014) Protective effect of Newbouldia laevis leaf extract against dyslipidemia and hepatorenal dysfunction in diabetic rats. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences 5 (1), 646 – 655.
146. Yakubu, MT, Salau, AK, Oloyede, O B. and Akanji, MA (2014). Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Ficus exasperata in alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Cameroon Journal of Experimental Biology 10 (1), 35 – 43 (available online at: http://www.researchgate.net/publication/270686729).
147. Kolawole, OT and Akanji, MA (2014) Anti- inflammatory and antioxidant activities of ethanolic extract of leaves of Newbouldia laevis in diabetic rats. Canadian Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences. 8 (2), 2851 – 2857.
148. Kolawole, OT and Akanji, MA (2014) Effects of extracts of leaves of Newbouldia laevis on the activities of some enzymes of hepatic glucose metabolism in diabetic rats. African Journal of Biotechnology 13 (22), 2273 – 2281.
149. Kolawole, OT, Akiibinu MO and Akanji, MA (2014) Assessment of the effect of aqueous extract of calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa on some biochemical indices of renal function in rats. International Journal of Pharma Sciences 4 (3), 587 – 590.
150. Alli, LA; Nafiu, MO; Adesokan, AA; Akanji, MA; Tijani, AY and Salawu, OA (2014) Antipyretic and analgesic activities of aqueous extract of Acacia nilotica iroot. Biokemistri 26 (1) 55 – 62.
151. Nafiu, MO, Akanji, MA, Raji, ZA and Abdulsalam, TA (2014) Phytochemical analysis and in vivo anti- malaria activities of aqueous extract of Tithonia diversifolia and Parquetina nigrescens leaves in mice. Biokemistri 26 (2), 63 – 68.
152. Sulaiman, FA, Adeyemi, OS, Akanji, MA, Oloyede. HOB, Sulaiman, AA, Olatunde, A, Hoseni, A, Olowolafe, Y, Nlebedim, R, Murtala, H, Nafiu, MO and Salawu, M (2015) Biochemical and morphological alterations caused by silver nanoparticles in Wistar rats. Journal of Acute Medicine 5 (4), 96 – 102.
153. Kazeem, MI, Akanji, MA, Yakubu, MT and Ashafa, AOT (2015). Antiglycation and hypolipidemic effects of polyphenols from Zingiber officinale in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 14 (1), 55 – 61.
154. Adunmo, GO; Adesokan, AA; Akanji, MA; Biliaminu, SA and Adunmo, EO (2015) Lipid peroxide levels, antioxidant status and protein changes in Nigerain smokers. International Journal of Science: Basic and Applied Research 20 (1) 69 – 77.
155. Kazeem, MI, Akanji, MA and Yakubu, MT (2015). Amelioration of pancreatic and renal derangements in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by polyphenol extracts of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome. Pathophysiology 22 (4), 203 – 209.
156. Sulaiman, FA, Akanji, MA, Oloyede. HOB, Sulaiman, AA, Olatunde, A, Joel, EB, Adewale, TH, Adeboye, HA, Idris, SO, Quadri, AL, Oyegoke, RA and Adeyemi, OS (2015) Oral exposure to silver/gold nanoparticles: Status of rat lipid profile, serum metabolites and tissue morphology. Journal of Medical Sciences (Faisalabad) 15 (2), 71 – 79. (DOI: 10.39234/jms.2015.71.79)
157. Alli, LA; Adesokan, AA; Salawu, OA and Akanji, MA (2015) Toxicological studies of aqueous extract of Acacia nilotica root. Interdisciplinary Toxicology 8 (1) 48 - 54.
158. Yakubu, MT, Nurudeen QO, Salimon, SS, Yakubu, MO, Jimoh, RO, Nafiu, MO, Akanji, MA, Oladiji, AT and Williams, FE (2015) Antidiarrhoeal activity of Musa paradisiacal Sap in wistar rats. Evidence- Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 9pgs. (10.1155/2015/683726)
159. Sulaiman, FA, Kazeem, MO, Akanji, MA, Sulaiman, AA, Igwe, OI, Asunmogejo, RO, Oluwafemi, WI, Anifowose, AA, Adeyemi, OS, Jimoh, AM and Rahman, NAA (2016) Bioconversion of Aspergillus niger KM treated rice and wheat bran for experimental rat feed formulation. Biokemistri 28 (2), 96 – 105.
160. Adeyemi, OS, Sulaiman, FA, Akanji, MA, Oloyede. HOB, Olatunde, A, Ajayi, AG, Salman, ST, Aransiola, AR, Ekundayo, MM, Abubakar, FA, and Olaoye, SA (2016) Biochemical and morphological changes in rats exposed to platinum nanoparticles. Comparative Clinical Pathology 25 (4), 855 – 864.
161. Olajide, JE, Akanji, MA and Daikwo (2016) Modulation of enzyme activities following co- administration of potassium bromated and chloroquine in selected tissues and serum of albino rats. Animal Research International 13 (1), 2359 – 2367.
162. Abdulazeez, IM. Adunmo, GO, Akanji, MA and Adunmo, E (2016) effect of chronic cigarette smoking on lipid profile- A pilot study in North- Eastern Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory 1, 94 - 99
163. Oyewo, EB, Adekunle, AS, Afolabi, OK, Ige, PT and Akanji, MA (2017) Palm wine and Orijin bitters severed hyperlipidemia and immunomodulatory responses in atherogenic- diet fed male wistar rats. American Journal of Food Science and Health 3 (6), 106 - 122.
164. Sulaiman, FA, Oloyede, HOB, Akanji, MA, Akinyele, TJ and Dosunmu, KO (2017) GC- MS Analysis of bioactive fractions of Terminalia avicennoides and Bombax buopodezense bark and lipid profile of Trypanosoma brucei infected wistar rats. African Scientist 17 (4), 307 – 324.
165. Oyewo, EB, Afolabi, OK, Oyewo, BT, Akanji, MA (2017) Ameliorative potentials of Yoyo bitters and aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera in arsenite induced inflammatory dysfunctions in male wistar rats. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health 7 (4), 1 - 15.
166. Adeyemi, O, Meyakno, E and Akanji, MA (2017) Inhibition of Kupffer cell functions modulates arsenic intoxication in wistar rats. General Physiology and Biophysics 36 (2), 291 – 227.
167. Adeyemi, OS, Aroge, CS and Akanji, MA (2017) Moringa oleifera- based diet protects against nickel- induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Journal of Biomedical Research 31 (4), 350 – 357. (doi: 10.7555/JBR.31.20160051)
168. Oyewo, EB, Afolabi, OK and Akanji, MA (2017) Sub- chronic passive cigarette smoke exposure suppressed phagocytic functions and precipitated inflammatory responses in male rats. Academic Journal of Biotechnology 5 (4), 057 - 072.
169. Nurudeen, QO, Yakubu, MT, Akanji, MA and Oladiji, AT (2017) Haematological profile of Paroxetine- induced sexually impaired male rats following oral administration of aqueous extracts of Cnestis ferruginea (Vahl Ex De Cantolle) root. Tropical Journal of Health Sciences 24 (3), 20 – 26.
170. Oyewo, EB, Adeleke, GE, Ige, PT, Adesokan, AA, Fakunle, PB and Akanji, MA (2017) Palm wine and Orijin bitters indicated toxic alterations in some tissues and impaired sperm functionality in male wistar rats fed atherogenic diet. International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biosciences 4 (8), 25 - 43.
171. Nafiu, MO, Olaniyi, SS, Salawu, MO, Ajao, AA and Akanji, MA (2018) Studies on ameliorative effects of polyphenolic extract from Paulliniapinnata L. (Sapindaceae) on carbon tetrachloride- induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress: an in vivo assessment. Notulae Scientia Biologicae 10 (1), 79 – 86. (Not. Sci. Biol; Published by Academic Press on behalf of Horticulture and Forestry Society from Transylvania; DOI: 10.15835/nsb10110189)
172. Yakubu, MT, Awotunde, OS, Nurudeen QO, Ajiboye, TO, Akanji, MA and Salawu, MO (2018) Liver and kidney function indices of male wistar rats after oral administration of aqueous extract of Massularia acuminate root. Al- Hikmah Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 6 (1), 1 – 10.
173. Akanji, MA, Olukolu, SO and Kazeem, MI (2018) Leaf extracts of Aerva lanata inhibit the activities of type 2 diabetes- related enzymes and possess antioxidant properties. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Vol 2018 (Article ID 3439048; https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/3439048)
174. Sulaiman, FA, Oloyede, HOB, Akanji, MA, Abdulraheem, AMO, Akolade, JO, Garba, T, Onaeko, ET, Aliyu, NO and Balogun, BO (2019) Lipid and antioxidant profile of chistosan bound ethylacetate fractions of Cocos nucifera husk fiber in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. NISEB Journal 19 (1), 118 – 129.
175. Saliu, OA, Akanji, MA, Idowu, OA and Saliu, NB (2019) Pharmacological evidence favouring the ethnomedicinal use of Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem leaf in the relief of pain and fever. Direct Research Journal of Health and Pharmacology 7 (4), 38 – 46. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo. 3374000
176. Saliu, OA, Idowu, OA, Akanji, MA, and Saliu, NB (2019) Evaluation of antioxidant and antimalarial activity of crude extracts of Luffa cylindrica leaf. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 101 (No 5 supplement), Abstact no 923, pp 282. 68th Annual Conference, Nov 20 – 24, 2019
177. Akanji, MA, Rotimi D and Adeyemi, SO (2019) Hypoxia- inducible factors as an alternative source of treatment strategy for cancer. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Vol 2019 (Article ID 8547846; https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/8547846)
178. Saliu, OA and Akanji, MA (2019) Phytochemical and mineral constituents on successive extracts of Luffa cylindrica leaf. NOUN Journal of Physical and Life Sciences 3, (in press).
179. Saliu, OA, Akanji, AM, Idowu, OA and Saliu, BN (2020) Free radical and reactive oxygen species potentials of Luffa cylindrica leaf extracts. Journal of Cell Biology and Biochemistry Research 4 (1), 013 – 019.
180. Akanji, MA, Adeyanju, AA, Rotimi, D and Adeyemi, OS (2020) Nitric oxide in health and diseases: implications for new treatment strategies. The Open Biochemistry Journal 14, 25 – 32. (DOI: 10.2174/1874091X02014010025)
181. Nafiu, MO, Salawu, MO, Idowu, AO and Akanji, MA (2020) Anti- hyperlipidemic activity of polyphenol- rich extract of Cochlospermum planchonii roots in Triton X- 100 induced rats. Fountain Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences 9 (1), 1 – 10.
182. Yusuf, BO; Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2020) Anti- diabetic activity of Chrysophyllum albidum (G. Don) stem bark in alloxan- induced type 1 diabetic female wistar rats. Tanzania Journal of Science 46 (3), 931 – 946.
183. Saliu, OA, Akanji, AM, and Idowu, OA (2020) Enzyme activities and histopathological studies of selected tissues in albino rats treated with methanolic leaves extract of Luffa cylindrica (an antimalarial herb) Journal of Malaria Research and Phytomedicine 4 (1), 7 – 19.
184. Yusuf, BO; Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2021) Chromatographic fractions from Chrysophyllum albidum stem bark boost antioxidant enzyme activity and ameliorate some markers of diabetes complications. Journal of Traditional and Complimentary Medicine (in press)
185. Kazeem, MI, Umukoro, OG, Ogunrinola, OO, Nafiu, MO and Akanji, MA (2021) Leafy vegetables inhibit activities of aldolase reductase and sorbitol dehydrogenase in vitro. International Journal of Vegetable Science 27 (6), 552 – 560 (doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2021.1887422)
186. Akanji, MA, Rotimi, DE, Elebiyo, TC, Awakan, OJ and Adeyemi, OS (2021) Redox homeostasis and prospects for therapeutic targeting in neurodegenerative disorders. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Vol 2021 (Article ID 9971885; https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9971885)
187. Saliu, AO, Akanji, MA, Saliu, NB and Idowu, OA (2022) In vivo investigation provide new insights into the antiplasmodial activities of Luffa cylindrica leaf extracts in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. East African Medical Journal, 99 (4), 4686 – 4700.
188. Nurudeen, QO, Salimon, SS, Falana, MB, Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2022) Ethnopharmacological survey of plants used for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction and infertility in Ilorin, Nigeria. Traditional and Integrative Medicine, 7 (1), 104 - 123
189. Akanji, MA and Adeyemi, OS (2022) Environmental and chemical risk factors of breast cancer (Editorial). Proceedings of Nigerian Academy of Science, 15 (1s), 1 - 5
190. Saliu, OA, Akanji, MA and Idowu, AO (2022) Luffa cylindrica (Linn. M. J. Roem) reduces oxidative stress in vivo in Plasmodium berghei- infec ted albino mice. Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 14 (04), 145 – 151. doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1758033.1.8.
191. Salau, AK, Adenuga, RD, Otunbade, AA, Tajudeen, AA, Bello, BA, Yakubu, MT and Akanji, MA (2022) Hepato- renal and neural effects of Covicure herbal tea, an acclaimed Covid- 19 therapeutic agent, on wistar rats. Biokemistri 34 (2), 34364 – 34376.
192. Saliu, OA, Akanji, MA and Idowu, OA (2023) Pharmacological activities of phytochemical and micro- element constituents of successive extracts of Luffa cylindrica (M. J. Roem) leaf. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants 17 (1), 1 - 8 doi.org/10.17311/rjmp.2023.1.8
193. Barnabas, M, Awakan, OJ, Rotimi, DE, Akanji, MA and Adeyemi, OS (2023) Exploring redox imbalance and inflammation for asthma therapy. Molecular Biology Reports 50 (9), 7851 - 7865. https://doi.org/10.1007/s-1033-023-08688-8.
194. Dikwa, MA, Asinmi, MR, Falana, MA, Nurudeen, QO and Akanji, MA (2023) Aqueous extract of Hybanthus enneaspermus exhibited aphrodisiac potentials in fluoxetine- induced sexually- impaired female rats. Mediterranean Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 3 (4), 61 – 72. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10288519
195. Adeyemi, OS, Rotimi, DE, Fatinukun, HD, Adeogun, VO, Eubuomwam, IO, Adebayo, OL, Atolani, O and Akanji, MA (2024) Antioxidant and inflammatory- modulating properties of ginger and bitterleaf tea. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 34(12): 4122 – 4136. https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2338894
196. Nafiu, MO, Raji, ZA, Yusuf, BO, Moronfolu, IA, and Akanji, MA (2024) Aqueous leaf extract of Paullinia pinnata (LINN.) prevents arthritis and boosts antioxidant activities in formaldehyde- induced arthritic rats. The Nexus (Science Edition) 3 (1), 86 – 94. https://www.alhikmahuniversity.edu.ng
197. Dikwa, MA, Falana, MA, Asinmi, MR, Akanji, MA and Nurudeen, QO (2024) Exposure of fluoxetine induced gonado- toxicity in female rats: Modulating role of Hybanthus enneaspermus. Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science 17 (1), 68 – 78.
198. Rotimi, DE, Barnabas, ME, Elebiyo, TC, Iroaganachi, AB, Okeniyi, FA, Awakan, OJ, Akanji, MA and Adeyemi, OS (2024) Mild histological distortions in rat organs after a 14-day oral exposure to the slime extract of African giant land snails. Toxicology Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2024.101743
199. Rotimi, DE, Iroaganachi, AB, Odeyemi, IA, Adeyanju, AA, Akanji, MA and Adeyemi, OS (2024) The double sides of curcumin and its therapeutic prospects. The Open Medicinal Chemistry Journal, 18 (1). https://doi.org/10.2174/0118741045349977241125104444,2024,18, e18741045349977
200. Dikwa, MA, Falana, MA, Asinmi, MR, Akanji, MA and Nurudeen, QO (2025) Toxicity evaluation of aqueous extract of Hybanthus enneaspermus leaves in fluoxetine- induced sexually- impaired female rats. Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences & (1), 11 – 24. Official Journal of the Faculty of Science, Federal University, Birnin- Kebbi, Nigeria. https:www.sjbas.com.ng/journal/065022Dikwa%20et%20al.pdf
201. Yakubu, RO and Akanji, MA (2025) Bioactivity guided identification of sexual function restorative constituents of Carpolobia lutea (G. Don) roots in paroxetine- induced sexual dysfunction male rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 349, 119931
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2025.119931
202. Asinmi, MR, Falana, MB, Elemosho, AO, Dikwa, MA, Adelagun, AA, Akanji, MA and Nurudeen, QO (2025) Integrating solvent partitioning with Network pharmacology and molecular docking reveals the multi- target pharmacological mechanism of Thespesia garckeana in female sexual health. Natural Product Research 1 – 10
https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2025.2605670
203. Elemosho, AO, Falana, MB, Asinmi, MR, Bello, ZO, Dikwa, MA, Akanji, MA and Nurudeen, QO (2026) Development and characterization of novel therapeutic food bars with enhanced nutritional, antioxidant, and glycemic modulation properties. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 9pgs https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.70502
1. Akanji, MA (2005) Rising incidence of Cancer: a Biochemist Viewpoint. Lecture delivered at the occasion of Biochemistry Day, College of Medicine, Lagos University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos
2. Akanji, MA (2007) The Spirit of Community Development: The Offa example. Keynote address delivered under the Auspices of Offa Diamond Club on the Occasion of its 1st Year anniversary and Launching of Stickers.
3. Akanji, MA (2007) Repositioning Nigeria’s Technological Development through Science and Technology. Keynote Address at the 3rd Annual conference of College of Applied Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Offa. 9th October, 2007.
4. Akanji, MA (2007) A keynote address delivered on the occasion of award of Scholarships
to Secondary school students from Offa, 29th December, 2007.
5. Akanji, MA (2008) Lifestyle of Professionals: Accountants as a Case Study. A Luncheon
address delivered at the occasion of 3rd Northern District Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Ilorin. 12th March,
6. Akanji MA (2008) Evolution of Biochemistry Curriculum in Nigeria and Current International Trends. A Plenary paper presented at an International Workshop for Heads of Biochemistry Departments & Units of Tertiary Institutions, Parastatals, government and Industry. Abuja, 10th July.
7. Akanji, MA (2008) Inconsistency in Nigerian Educational Policy: The Bane of Development. Guest lecture presented at Investiture and Charter presentation of Ilorin Metropolitan Lions Club, Ilorin, 16th October.
8. Akanji, MA (2009) After Secondary education, what Next? Guest Lecture delivered at the
Annual Graduation and Price Given day of Offa Grammar School, Offa, July 1st.
9. Akanji, MA (2009) Beauty of Biochemistry. Lecture delivered at the Inauguration of National Association of Biochemistry Students, Fountain University, Osogbo Chapter, on 18th December, 2009.
10. Akanji, MA (2010) Education for what? Guest Lecture delivered at the Annual Graduation and Price Given day of Ansar- Ud- Deen College, Offa, July 13th
11. Akanji, MA (2011) The role of service organisations in a depressed economy: Nigeria as a case study. Keynote address presented on the occasion of public presentation of Lion Dr Ayoade Adesokan as District Governor 404B Nigeria for 2011- 2012 at the Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. 31stJuly.
12. Akanji, MA (2012) Preference of herbal preparation over orthodox medicine in management of diseases. Seminar presented at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa, 3rd May.
13. Akanji, MA (2018) The Registrar in Nigerian University administration: issues and challenges. Lead paper presented at the 64th Business meeting of Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities held at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, 19thApril.
14. Akanji, MA (2018) Random thoughts of a former Vice- Chancellor on University Management. Seminar presented at the Monthly Meeting of Nigerian Institute of Management, Unilorin Chapter. 9th May.
15. Akanji, MA (2019) Working in a University Environment: Understanding University Laws, Policies and Organogram. Paper presented at a Retreat for Summit University, Offa, Staff on the theme: Building a 21st Century University in Nigerian Environment. 26th February.
16. Akanji, MA (2019) Developing and Sustaining Academic Culture in a World Class University. Paper presented at a Retreat for staff of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, on the theme: The Challenges of working in a University Environment, 8th April.
17. Akanji, MA (2021) University Management and the Future of Public Universities in Nigeria. Paper presented ant the Retreat of the Mentors, University of Ilorin, Kwara Hotels Limited, Ilorin, 25th September.
18. Akanji, MA (2021) Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training: Recipe for the cure of youth restiveness. Being a Keynote address presented at the Maiden Retreat organized for Council and Management of International Vocational, Technical And Entrepreneurship College, Ajase- Ipo, Kwara State, with the theme; Technical And Vocational Education Governance: The Roles of the Governing Council and the Management. 23rd November, at Mucenty Hotel, Omu- Aran.
19. Akanji, MA (2021) Bridging the gap between Academic and Policy- oriented Research and Collaboration in Tertiary Institutions. Being a paper presented at the KWASU Management Staff Retreat, 2021 with the theme: The Making of a World Class University: KWASU’s Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027.
20. Akanji, MA (2022) The imperative of living an impactive life. A lecture delivered at the reception in honour of Prof HOB Oloyede on the occasion of his retirement from the service of University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 10th September.
21. Akanji, MA (2022) Challenges facing appointment of Vice- Chancellors in contemporary Nigerian University setting. A lecture delivered at the official assumption of office Professor Wahab O. Egbewole SAN as the 11th Vice- Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 17th October.
22. Akanji, MA (2022) Optimization of Turning Point (KWASU Strategic Plan- 2022 – 2027): The role of Council. Retreat on Kwara State University Strategic Plan for Council Members. Thursday, 10th November
23. Akanji, MA (2023) Extant culture and the contemporary Nigerian University system. 1st Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development Lecture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 20th January.
24. Akanji, MA (2023) Committee system, decision making and effective communication.
Orientation for Deans, Directors and Heads of Departments and Units, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria on Wednesday, 2nd August.
25. Akanji, MA (2023) Imperatives for Nigerian (KU8) Universities to be Nationally and Internationally relevant. First KU8 International Conference with the Theme “Transforming University Education in the 21st Century: The Role of Stakeholders. 8th August.
26. Akanji, MA (2024) Gestation period for great ideas is usually long and painful, never short. One year anniversary retreat for KU8 Vice- Chancellors; Theme: One year after: What next? University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 10th January.
1. Akanji, MA (2000) Qur’an and Science. Lecture delivered at Islamic Welfare Foundation Monthly Lecture Series, Ilorin, September
2. Akanji, MA (2002) Cloning: A Muslim Viewpoint. Lecture delivered at Muslim Professionals’ Luncheon, Ilorin.
3. Akanji, MA (2002) Should Islam be modernized to suit current forms? Lecture delivered at Zakariyau Islamic Foundation Ramadhan Programme, Offa.
4. Akanji, MA (2004) Health implications of diets to Muslims during and after Ramadan. Lecture delivered at Fahtiu Quareeb Society Ramadhan Lecture Series, Ilorin, November.
5. Akanji, MA (2006) Muslims and youth education in the 21st Century Nigeria. 1427AH Ramadan Lecture delivered at Nasrul Lahi-l Fatih Society of Nigeria, Ilorin Branch, on 7th October, 2006 (Ramadan 15, 1427 AH)
6. Akanji, MA (2007) Scientific Proof of Life after Death. 1428 AH Ramadan Lecture delivered under the Auspicies of Murhi International Television, Lagos, 29th September, 2007 (Ramadan 17, 1428 AH)
7. Akanji, MA (2007) Education: New Mellenium, New Challenges. Keynote Address at the 4th National Conference of The Criterion (Al- Furqan), Leisure Spring hotel, Osogbo, 17th November, 2007 (Dhu al Qa’dah 7, 1428 AH).
8. Akanji, MA (2009) Principles of Healthy Living. Lecture delivered at the Instance of Nasrul Lahi-l Fatih Society of Nigeria, Abuja Branch, on 15th November, 2009 (Dhul Qa’dah 27 , 1430 AH)
9. Akanji, MA (2019) Nutritional benefits of Ramadan Fast. Lecture delivered at the Nasrul Lahi-l Fatih Society of Nigeria, Ilorin Branch on 19th May, 2019 (Ramadan 14, 1440AH)
10. Akanji, MA (2022) Feeding habits during and after Ramadan Fast. Lecture delivered at instance on 20th March, 2022 (Shaban 17, 1443AH)
11. Akanji, MA (2023) The Earth: A Meditation. A webinar presented on the auspices of Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), January 15th.
12. Akanji, MA (2025) Family nutrition during and after Ramadan. Lecture delivered at the instance of Women wing of KWASU Muslim Community, 23rd February (Sha’ban 24, 1446 AH)