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Dr. Shaayau Shehu

Area of specialization:Immunology
Email:shaayau.shehu@udusok.edu.ng,elmafary@gmail.com
Phone:+234(0)8021163400 +234(0)8064881350

List of Selected Publications

1. Wasagu, R.S.U., Shehu, S., Muhammad, A. and Sulaiman, M.J. (2013). Proximate chemical composition and antioxidant properties of leaves, root and stem of Acanthospermum hispidum (Hispid Starbur). Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics. 10(3):17-19. ISSN: 0794-9057.
2. Wasagu, R.S.U., Shehu, S. and Mode, Y. (2013). Comparative proximate composition and antioxidant vitamins contents of two honey varieties (light amber and dark amber) from Sokoto State, Nigeria. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 6(2): 118-120. ISSN: 2006-6996. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bajopas.v6i2.25
3. R.S.U. Wasagu, M. Lawal, Shehu, S., H.H. Alfa and C. Muhammad (2013). Nutritive values, mineral and antioxidant properties of Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce). Nigerian Journal of Basic Applied Sciences. 21(4): 253 - 257. ISSN: 0794-5698. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v21i4.2
4. Ibrahim Malami, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Alhassan Muhammad Alhassan, Tijjani Salihu Shinkafi, Ahmad Tijjani Umar and Shehu, S. (2014). Anxiolytic, sedative and toxicological effect of hydromethanolic stem bark extract of Maerua angolensis DC in wister rats. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 27(5): 1363 - 1369. ISSN: 1011-601X
5. S. Shehu, R.S.U. Wasagu, M. Lawal, A.K. Albert (2015). Effect of Melamine Adulteration on Body Weight, Liver and Kidney Histology and Liver Function Indices of Albino Rats. Asian Journal of Biochemistry. 10(3): 125 - 131. ISSN: 1815-9931. DOI: 10.3923/ajb.2015.125.131
6. Shehu, S., Abubakar, A. S. and Ahmed, H. (2018). Evaluation of Hepatotoxic effects of Leaves Extract of Cassia italica (Mill.) Lam. ex F.W. Ander (Leguminosae) in Albino Rats. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. 22(9): 1535 – 1538. ISSN: 1119- 8362. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v22i9.27
7. Okoro, J.C., Shehu, S., Wasagu, R.S.U., Saidu, Y. and Anka, S.A. (2018). Phytoremediation potential of Ipomoea asarifolia on lead- polluted soils. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 11(1): 301 – 307. ISSN: 2006-6996. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bajopas.v11i1.49S
8. S. Shehu and A.S. Abubakar (2018). Evaluation of Effects of Aqueous Extract Parkinsonia aculeata Leaves on Kidney and Liver Function Indices in Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Basic Applied Sciences. 26(2): 76-81. ISSN: 0794-5698. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v26i2.11
9. Shehu, S; Wasagu, RSU; Anka, SA; Okoro, JC; Saidu, Y (2018). Phytoremediation of Cadmium-Polluted Soils with Ipomoea asarifolia (Desr.) Roem. & Schult. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. ISSN: 1119-8362. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v23i2.9
10. Shehu, S. and Mohammed Yusuf Yabagi (2018). Investigation of Acute and Sub-chronic Toxicity of Aqueous Extract of Nigerian Nasal Snuff in Wistar Albino Rats. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences. 12: 37 – 44. ISSN: 1996–3343. DOI: 10.3923/ajaps.2019.37.44
11. Shehu, S. and AbdulAzeez Umar kurya (2009). Nutritional, Antinutritional and Therapeutic Potentials of Solanum incanum Linnaeus Fruit Cultivated in Sokoto, Northern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science. 32(2): 3461-3468. ISSN: 0794- 0378. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.19240/njpas.2019.Bxx
12. Shehu, S. and Garba, N. A. (2009). Phytoextraction and Bioaccumulation Potentials of Ipomoea asarifolia (Desr.) Roem. & Schult on Chromium-polluted Soils. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science. 32(2): 3469-3479. ISSN: 0794-0378. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.19240/njpas.2019.Bxx
13. Zaharaddin Halilu, Rabi'u Aliyu Umar, Riskuwa Arabu Shehu, Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Aliyu Abdullahi Turaki, Ahmed Hamza Balarabe, Abubakar Muhammad Gumi and Shehu, S. (2020). Studies on some major yield responsive genes in selected rice (Oryza species) cultivars grown in Nigeria using candidate gene SSR-based markers approach. African Journal of Biotechnology.19 (1): 33 - 42. ISSN: 1684-5315. DOI:10.5897/AJB2018.16567. http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB
14. Shehu Shaayau, Andrew L. Cross, Helen L. Wright and Steven W. Edwards (2021). An improved culture protocol for the differentiation and survival of human promyelocytic leukaemia PLB-985 cell line into mature neutrophil-like granulocytes. bioRxiv; The Preprint Server for Biology, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.09.14.460267
15. Saka, S.O.; Salisu, Y.Y.; Sahabi, H.M.; Sanusi, K.O.; Ibrahim, K.G.; Abubakar, M.B.; Isa, S.A.; Liman, M.G.; Shehu, S.; Malami, I.; Chan, K.W.; Azmi, N.H. and Imam, M.U. (2023). Nutrigenomic Effects of White Rice and Brown Rice on the Pathogenesis of Metabolic Disorders in a Fruit Fly Model. Molecules. 28, 532. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28020532
16. Ahmed, H; Shehu, S. (2022). Ethno-botanical and Pharmaceutical Properties of Mollucan Spinach (Gynura procumbens Lour. Merr). J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 26 (12) 1925-1935. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v26i12.6
17. Shehu Shaayau, Auwal Idris, Ahmed Hassan, Wasagu Rabiu Saidu Umar, Chika Mohammed, Said Sani Said (2023). Nutritional evaluation of formulated Arachis hypogea L. and Anacardium occidentale L. supplemented feeds in weaning albino rats. Bio-Research. 21(1). 1838-1844. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/br.v21i1.7
18. Shaayau Shehu, Salisu Yusuf Yahaya, Ibrahim Malami and Mustapha Umar Imam (2023). Consumption of some Nigerian local rice varieties and effect on development of insulin resistance and obesity in Drosophila melanogaster. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discov. 8(3).66-80. https://doi.org/10.31248/JBBD2022.
19. Ahmed, H., S.R. Babura and Shaayau S. (2013). Nutritional Supplement and Pharmaceutical Potential of Ipomea batata L. Leaves: A Review. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics. 20(3): 1 – 16. ISSN 0794 – 9057; eISSN 2645 – 3142. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bestj.v20i3.1
PRESENTATIONS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
1. Shehu, S. (2012). The Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Foods. Presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Held at the University of Calabar, Calabar, on 14th -17th November 2012.
2. Shehu, S. and Wasagu, R.S.U. (2013). Acute and sub-chronic toxicological studies of aqueous leaves extract of Parkinsonia aculeata (Jellybean tree) on liver and kidney function indices of albino rats. Presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Held at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, on 11th -14th November 2014.
3. Shehu, S. and Lawal, M. (2014). Effect of oral administration of aqueous leaves extract of Cassia italica on liver function in albino rats. Presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Held at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, on 11th-14th November 2014.
4. S. Shehu, D. Bennett and S.W. Edwards (2015). Differentiation of promyelocytic leukaemia PLB-985 cell line into neutrophil-like granulocytes using ATRA and DMF. Presented at ‘The neutrophil in immunity’ Annual Conference 2015, held at the Mountford Hall, Greater Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom on March 26, 2015.
5. Okoro J.C., Shehu, S., Wasagu, R.S.U., Saidu, Y. and Anka, S.A. (2018). Phytoremediation potential of Ipomoea asarifolia on lead-polluted soils. Presented at the 2018 International Science Conference, held at Bayero University Kano, 5 th – 9 th August 2018.
6. Shaayau Shehu, Mohammed Yabagi Yusuf and Abdulaziz Umar Kurya (2019). Toxicological Studies of Smokeless Tobacco (Snuff) on Liver and Kidney Functions Indices and Histopathology in Albino Rats. Presented at the 37 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina State, on 4 th – 8 th November 2019.
7. Wasagu, RSU, Shehu S., Saidu Y., Anka S.A. and Okoro J.C. (2019). Phytoremediation of Cadminu- and Chromium-Polluted Soils with Ipomoea asarifolia. Presented at the 37 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina State, on 4 th – 8 th November 2019.
8. Shaayau Shehu, Sani Jamilu, Jelani Isah Usman and Wasagu Rabiu Umar (2019). Evaluation of Antimicrobial Property and Phytochemical Constituents of Tridax procumbens Leaves Extract. Presented at the 37 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina State, on 4 th – 8 th November 2019.
9. Shehu, S., Aliyu, H. and Muazu, M.I. (2019). Proximate Composition, Antioxidant Vitamins and Some Minerals Contents of Datura stramonium L. Leaves Extract. Presented at the 37 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina State, on 4 th – 8 th November 2019.
10. Shehu Shaayau and Mohammed Yabagi Yusuf (2020). Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents and Antioxidant Potential of Calotropis procera Leaves Extracts. Presented at the 5 th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Chemical Society (ACSN), Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter. March 1 st  to 4 th 2020, at Sokoto State University, Sokoto.
11. Shehu, S., Aliyu, H. and Muazu, M.I. (2019). Proximate Composition, Antioxidant Vitamins and some Minerals Contents of Datura stramonium L. Leaves Extract. Presented at the 37 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina State, on 4 th – 8 th November 2019.
12. Shehu, S. and Salisu, Y.Y. (2021). Therapeutic Proteins Development: Prospects and Challenges. Presented at the 38 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State, on 6 th – 10 th June 2020.
13. Shehu, S., Idris, A., Wasagu, R.S.U., Muhammad, C. and Muhammad, S.A. (2021). Evaluation of Hematological Indices of Weaned Rats Fed with Arachis hypogaea L, and Anacardium occidentale L. Nuts Complementary Feeds. Presented at the 38 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State, on 6 th – 10 th June 2020.
14. Shaayau, S. and Sharaihu, S. (2021). Comparative Nutritional Evaluation of Lactuca sativa (Lettuce) and Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) Leaves. Presented at the 38 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State, on 6 th – 10 th June 2021.
15. Shaayau Shehu and Sharaihu Sani (2023). Proximate Chemical Composition, Minerals, Antioxidants and Vitamins Content of Petroselinum crispum (Parsley) Leaves. Presented at the 39 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at University of Maiduguri, Barno State, on 11 th – 16 th June 2023.
16. Shaayau Shehu, Mustapha Umar Imam, Ibrahim Malami and Salisu Yusuf Yahaya (2023). Effect of Selected Local Rice Consumption on the Antioxidant Status in Drosophila melanogaster Fly. Presented at the 39 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at University of Maiduguri, Barno State, on 11 th – 16 th June 2023.
17. Sadiq, M.E., Lawal, A., Shaayau, S., Sabo, M.N., Ibrahim R., Abdulwahab, S.T., Usman, N. and Zakariya, A. (2023). Evaluation of Low-Fat Potato Based Feed on Broiler Chick Growth Performance. Presented at the 39 th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), held at University of Maiduguri, Borno State, on 11 th – 16 th June 2023.