Prof. Abubakar M. Amali

Brief Biography

B. Pharm from ABU Zaria, MSc Pharmacology UDU Sokoto, PhD Pharmacology from University Putra Malaysia, Joined UDUS as part of pioneer and founding lecturers of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences from 2008 to date, One-time HOD Clinical Pharmacy, Former Deputy Dean, Currently Dean and HOD Pharmacology and Toxicology Department PG Coordinator of the Faculty PSN Chairman Sokoto Chapter, Current Chairman of the 36 states plus Abuja, PSN Chairmen Secretary ABU Zaria Alumni Sokoto Chapter.

Area of specialization:	Ethnopharmacology
Email:	amali.abubakar@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

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1. EU Etuk, MA Egua, AA Muhammad, (2008). Prescription Pattern of Anti Malaria Drugs in Children below 5 years in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria. Annals of African Medicine. 7(1): 24-28. ISSN: 1596-3519. Index, MEDLINE/Index Medicus, PubMed Central, Scimago Journal Ranking, SCOPUS, Web of Science.

2. EU Etuk; Muhammad AA; V.U Igbokwe; R.U Okolo (2009). Sexual stimulatory effect of aqueous stem bark extract of Lophira Lanceolata plant in male Sprague dawley rats. Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research ISSN: 2141-2235. Indexed in Pubmed, EBSCO, Google scholar. Doi.org/10.5897/JCMR

3. E.U Etuk; A.A Muhammad (2009). Fertility enhancing effects of aqueous stem bark extract of Lophira lanceolata plant in male Sprague dawley rats. International Journal of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 1(1): 001-0041(2) 18-21. ISSN: 2141-2162. DOI 10.5897/IJPPB

4. E.U Etuk; A.A Muhammad (2010). Safety evaluations of aqueous stem bark extract of Lophira lanceolata in male Sprague dawley rats. International Journal of research in Pharmaceutical sciences. 1(1): 28-33. ISSN: 0975-7538. Indexed in Scopus, Google scholar

4. Muhammad, A. A., Pauzi, N. A. S., Arulselvan, P., Abas, F., & Fakurazi, S. (2013). In Vitro Wound Healing Potential and Identification of Bioactive Compounds from Moringa oleifera Lam. BioMed research international, Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 974580, ISSN: 2314-6141. Indexed in Scopus, Google scholar, PubMed

5. Muhammad AA, Arulselvan P, Cheah PS, Abas F, Fakurazi S. (2014). Evaluation of wound healing properties of bioactive aqueous fraction from Moringa oleifera Lam on experimentally induced dia7ybetic animals. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2016 May 24;10:1715-30. doi: 10.2147/DDDT.S96968. (ISSN: 1177-8881).

6. Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Govindarajan Karthivashan1, Palanisamy Arulselvan, Sharida Fakurazi (2015). In vitro antioxidant properties of bioactive fraction of Moringa oleifera. Journal of Natural Products and Biomedical Research ISSN: 2616-0684 Volume 1; Issue2; September, 2015. Indexed in Google scholar.

7. Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Dallatu Muhammad Kabir and Asmau Darma Lawal. Comparative study of the effect of different extracts of M. Oleifera on some biochemical and histological parameters in rats. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 2018; 6(6): 84-90. ISSN (E): 2320-3862 ISSN (P): 2394-0530 Indexed in Google scholar, ProQuest, Scribd, Crossref.org

8. Abubakar Muhammad Amali, Yusuf Ibrahim Alkali1, Ahmad Hadiza, Hussein Yahaya Ungokore, Ahmed Olowo-okere (2019). Antibacterial Activity of Different Stem-Bark Extracts and Fractions of Lophira Lanceeolata Van Tiegh. Sch Int J Tradit Complement Med. Indexed in Google scholar. ISSN 2616-8634(Print)|ISSN 2617-3891.

9. Abubakar Muhammad Amali and Junaidu Mustapha. Evaluation of In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Different Stem Extracts and Fractions of Lophira Lanceolata (2019). Abbreviated Key Title: Saudi J Med Pharm Sci. ISSN 2413-4929(Print)|ISSN2413-4910 GICID: n/d; DOI: n/d; Website

10. Pattern of Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome in Sokoto State, North Western, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 13, No.1, March, 2014, indexed in Google scholar, Web of Science. ISSN: 0189-322X.

11. Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Bisallah Chindo Ibrahim, and Abubakar Muhammad Ramadan (2015). Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hepatitis B infection among Nurses in public hospitals of Niger state, Nigeria. International Journal of tropical diseases and health, 12(3): 1-9, 2016, ISSN: 2278-1005. DOI: 10.9734/IJTDH. Index Copernicus Value [ICV]

12. Abubakar K; Muhammad AA; Jimoh AO; Abubakar SB (2013). Prescription Pattern of Antipsychotic Drugs. A Case study of a Neuro-psychiatric Hospital in North-Western Nigeria. European Journal of Scientific Research. 95 (3):332-337. ISSN: 1450-216/X. indexed in ProQuest Databases, EMBASE, Ulrich, DOAJ, EMNursing, Compendex, GEOBASE, Scopus and Mosby

13. Nur Aimi Syarina Pauzi, Muhammad A A, Sharida Fakurazi, Palanisamy Arulselvan and Zalinah Ahmad (2013). Preliminary Study of the Optimization of Protocol for Development of Type 2 Diabetic Model in Rats. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 6(7), 4960-4965. Indexed in Scopus CiteScore, Google scholar. DOI: 10.17485/ijst

14. K. Abubakar, M. R. Abubakar, J. C. Ugwah-Oguejiofor , A. A. Muhammad, M. Usman and H. E. Mshelia (2015). Antidiarrheal activity of the saponin and flavonoid fractions of Anarcadium occidentale leaves in albino rats. Advancement in Medicinal Plant Research, Vol. 3(1), pp. 23-28. ISSN: 2354-2152. DOI: 10.30918/AMPR. Indexed in ISI, Google scholar, Net Journals, Chemical abstracts

15. Magaji MG, Mahmud M, Muhammad A.A (2015). Knowledge and Perception of Students of Tertiary Institution in the North-Western Nigeria on Childhood Polio Vaccine. International Research Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 3(2), 1-6. ISSN: 2320-7353. Google Scholar, Chemical abstract services, Open J-Gate.

16. Bisallah Chindo Ibrahim, Muhammad Abubakar Amali, Umar Isah A, Soje Michael O and Abubakar Mohammad Ramadan (2015). Demographic characteristics and causes of chronic kidney disease in patients receiving hemodialysis at Specialist Hospital Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. Vol. 3(4): 21-26. ISSN: 2350-1502. ISSN: 2231-0614 (Past). Journal DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jammr (Link). Peer-review model.

17. Abubakar Ridwanu Zauro, Muhammad Abubakar Amali (2018), Chika Aminu, Ibrahim Rukayya Bandi, Ogabo Martha Anne. Review of toxic effects of medicinal plants found in Nigeria. Australian Journal of Science and Technology Volume 2; Issue 2. ISSN Number (2208-6404). Indexed in Google scholar, Scientific Indexing Services · Research Bible WorldCat libraries. Cite. Identifier. http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-540749269

18. Taofeeq Oduola, Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Fatimah Aiyelabegan, Mardhiyyah Tajudeen and Shehu Olayinka Okalawon. Hepatotoxic Assessment of Phyllanthus amarus leaf. Extract in Wistar Rats. European Journal of Medicinal Plants.23(4): 1-11, 2018; Article no. EJMP.41238. ISSN: 2231-0894, NLM ID: 101583475.

19. Omobhude Fidelis Aluefua, Aminu Chika, Abubakar Amali Muhammad and Aminu Usman. Interactions Between Herbs and Antidiabetic Drugs: A Systematic Review. Research Journal of Pharmacology. Volume 11 (5-6): 6-17, 2017 indexed in AgroAsia WorldAgri.Database MedLit ASCI-ACR EMBASE.ISSN 1815-9362. ISSN: 1815-9362

20. Abubakar, K., Yunus, A. T., Abubakar, M. R., Ugwah-Oguejiofor, J. C. and Muhammad, A. A (2018). Antioxidant and antikindling effect of Tapinanthus globiferus growing on Ficus glumosa in pentylenetetrazole induced kindled rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol.. Vol. 17(4), pp. 73-80, ISSN 1684-5315. indexed in: google scholar and ABC-Chemistry https://doi.org/10.5897/AJB2019.16918

21. Abubakar Amali Muhammad and Rukayyah Bandi Ibrahim (2019). Review of Medicinal plants with antianaemic activity found in Nigeria. Sch Int J. Biochem ISSN 2616-8650 (Print)|ISSN 2617-3476(Online) index in Google scholar. Doi :http://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcbr.2019.033

22. Abubakar Muhammad Amali, Yusuf Ibrahim Alkali, Abubakar Muhammad Ramadan, Jibril Salim, Almustapha Zainab (2019). In vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activity of methanol leaf extract and fractions of terminalia catappa l. Saudi J Pathol Microbiol ISSN 2518. 3362(Print)|ISSN 2518-3370(Online) index in Google scholar DOI: 10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.4.5.

23. Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah, Abubakar Muhammad Amali, Yahaya Mohammed Katagum, Mohammed B Usman, Abubakar Mohammad Ramadan (2018). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Primary health care Workers regarding Tuberculosis disease in Minna municipal council area, Niger State, Nigeria. Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861.Volume 17, Issue 2 PP 60-66 www.iosrjournals.org

24. Abubakar Kabiru, Usman Aminu, Yerima Musa, Muhammad Abubakar Amali, Samaila Hassan, Abdullahi Suleiman, Rabiu Tijani Giaze and Abdulhamid Imam Tanko (2020) Sedative and Anti-convulsant Effects of the Stem Bark Extract of Combretum hypopilinum in Laboratory Animals. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology ISSN 1816-496X DOI: 10.3923/jpt.2020.58.64

25. Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah, Michael Ochigbo Onyilo, Muhammad Abubakar Amali, Bilkisu Sulaiman, Yahaya Mohammed Katagum, Tijani Salami, Aishatu Musa (2020) Effectiveness of Dolutegravir (DTG), an HIV integrase inhibitor in improving viral load suppression among HIV infected treatment experienced patients in General Hospital Minna, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861.Volume 19, Issue 8 Ser.8 PP 27-32 www.iosrjournals.org

26. Aminu Chika, Amina Yahaya, Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Muhammad Bashiru Abdulrahman (2019). Influence of coadministration of metformin and methanolic stem extract of Anisopus mannii N.E.Br. (Apocynaceae) on glucose homeostasis and lipid profile in streptozotocin/nicotinamide-induced diabetic rats. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol; 9(11):1145-1151.

27. Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Rukayya Bandi Ibrahim, Chika Aminu, Abdullahi Yahaya Abbas, Abubakar Kabiru, Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah (2020). Antianaemic Activity of Aqueous Extract of Phyllanthus niruri Linn in 2, 4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine Induced Anaemic Rats. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Research. (4): 79-95.

28. Solomon Matthias Gamde, Amali Abubakar Muhammad, Mohemmed Umar, Abdulraman Musa, Halilu Emmanuel Meshelia & Aliyu Saleh Illela (2019). Histological Effects of Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Cadaba Farinosa on Gastrointestinal Tract of Wistar Rats. Global Journal of Medical Research: B Pharma, Drug Discovery, Toxicology & Medicine Volume 19 Issue 3 Version 1.0. Online ISSN: 2249-4618 & Print ISSN: 0975-5888.

29. Kaoje AU*1, Magaji BA2, Gana G3, Abdullahi SD4, Yakubu AI5, Akubo AJ6, Raji MO7, Ango UM8 & Mohammed AA9 (2017). Self-Medication Practice and Perception Among the Government Employees in Sokoto, Nigeria. International Journal of Medical Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences Volume 4 (Issue 10): ISSN: 2394-9414 DOI- 10.5281/zenodo.1012209

List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers

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1. C. Muhammad; B.Yauri; A. Uba; N.M Almustapha,N.M; M.Lawal; R.S Wasagu. A.M Amali (2006). Bacteriological and chemical Analysis of Tap water in some Parts of zamfara State. Presented at the 29th Annual international Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria at Ikeja, Lagos State. Nigeria. Published in the book of proceedings.

2. Ahmad Uba; U.Z Faruk; A.M Amali (2006). Impact of some potassium salts on quantitative aqueous extraction of mahogany tissue (Khaya senegalensis). Presented at the 29th Annual international Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria at Ikeja, Lagos State. Nigeria. Published in the book of proceedings

3. Fakurazi S, Abubakar AM, Aimi SP, Dahiru S, Zalinah A, Faridah A (2012). Bioactive fractions isolated from a plant to Improve Wound Healing in a hyperglycemic Animal Model. 4th Malaysian tissue Engineering and regenerative Medicine Scientific meeting (MTERMS). “Gene, Cell and Tissue therapy” 3rd -4th of June, 2012. Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Malaysia.

4. Muhammad AA, Abas F, Arulselvan P. Fakurazi S.A Moringa oleifera bioactive fraction enhances wound closure in diabetic animal model. Pameran Reka Cipta Penyelidikan dan innovasi (Research Invention and Innovation Competition/Conference (PRPI) Great Hall, University Putra Malaysia 28th-30th September, 2014.

5. Ugwah-Oguejiofor C J, Oricha S O, Etuk E U, Igbokwe V, Ugwah O M, Okolo R U, Muhammad A A. Preliminary toxicity and phytochemical studies of the aqueous extract of the stem bark, leaves and seeds of Ficus platyphylla in female albino rats. Paper presented at the Ahmadu Bello University National Association of Pharmacist in Academia (ABUNAPA) conference Held at A.B.U Zaria. June, 2010.

6. A.A Muhammad, A. Uba, H.A Kaita, A. Kabiru, A. Chika. Systemic review on toxicity and safety studies of medicinal plants used in wound care. Presented at Maiden conference of Toxinology society of Nigeria (TSN), Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), 22nd -25th November, 2015.

7. Uba A. Abdullahi M.I, Amali A.M, Yusuf A.J, Mathias S.N, Zakiya Y.Y.A. Chemistry of Toxic chemicals-The cyanide compounds. Presented at Maiden conference of Toxinology society of Nigeria (TSN), Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), 22nd -25th November, 2015.

8. Z.Y.Y Ibrahim, A.A Muhammad, A.J Yusuf and I.M Aliyu. Comparative study of the level of toxicity of plant parts of some selected plants from Moringaceae Family. Poster Presented at Maiden conference of Toxinology society of Nigeria (TSN), Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), 22nd -25th November, 2015

9. U. A. Abubakar, U. A. Birnin-Yauri, C. Muhammad, and A. A. Muhammad (2017).Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Some Mixed Drug Metal (II) Complexes of Sulfamethoxazole andAmpicillinTrihydrate. 1st National Conference on Chemical Technology. National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (http://www.narict.gov.ng/ncct).

10. Abubakar Amali Muhammad,Sharida, Fakurazi, Cheah Pike See, Farida Abas. (2019). Topical Application of aqueous fraction of Moringa oleifera modulates expression of inflammatory markers and VEGF during wound healing in diabetic rats. Poster presented at the National Conference for Specialist Doctors in Academics. College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo university, Sokoto, Nigeria.

11. Gamde SM, Umar M, Avwioro OG, Muhammad AA(2019).Effect of Aqueous Stem bark extract of Cadabafarinosaon in the gastrointestinal tract of Wistar Rats. National Conference for Specialist Doctors in Academics. College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo university, Sokoto, Nigeria. 13th-14th March, 2019.

12. K. Abubakar, A.Z Usman, M. Yerima and A.A Muhammad (2020). Involvement of GABAergic pathways in the anticonvulsant activity of the Methanol stem bark extract of Combretum hypopilinum Presented at the Nigerian Academy of Science 1st Scientific Conference Multipurpose Hall A&B, University of Lagos, Nigeria February 4th-5th 2020.

13. Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Rukayya Bandi Ibrahim, Chika Aminu, Abbas Yahaya Abdullahi, Abubakar Kabiru, Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah (2020). Evaluation of haemotological and biochemical parameters following oral administration of aqueous extract of Phyllanthus niruri Linn in 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine induced anaemic rats Presented at the 18th NAPA Annual Scientific Conference Virtual edition held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria (24th-26th August, 2020).

14. Muhammad, AA, Lawal, AA, Bello, A, Biambo, AAPreliminary screening of some pain relieving properties of aqueous stem bark extract ofLophira Lanceolata Van Tiegh. Ex Keay. Presented at the 2nd ASMEDA Annual Scientific Conference held at the NMA Sokoto Chapter Secretariat, Sokoto State Nigeria (29th-30th September, 2021).

Academic Matrics (Links to Google Scholar, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, ORCID, etc)

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