List of Selected Publications

1. Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y., Bilbis, L.S., D.M. Sahabi, D.M. and Muhammad, U.K. H. (2003). Serum vitamin A and iron levels of Noma (Cancrum oris) patients attending Noma Children Hospital Sokoto Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 12: 67-73. (ISSN:0794-5698, Northwest, Indexed by Scopemed, CrossRef, ORCID, Google Scholar etc)

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2. Umar, R.A., Ladan, M.J., Hassan, S.W., Saidu, Y., Abbas, A.Y. and I.B. Oduolisaeme (2007). Administration of antiretroviral drugs (lamivudine, nevirapine and stavudine) has no untoward effect on haematological profile in albino rats. Asian Journal of Biochemistry 2(2): 147-151. (E-ISSN:1815-9931;P-ISSN:1815- 9923,International, Indexed by SCOPUS, ThomsonISI, CABI,EMBA etc DOI: ajb.2007.147.151

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3. Saidu, Y., Bilbis, L.S. Lawal, M., Isezuo, S.A., Hassan, S.W. and Abbas, A.Y. (2007). Acute and sub-chronic toxicity Studies of Crude Extract of Albizzia chevalieri Harms (Leguminosae). Asian Journal of Biochemistry 2(4):224-236.(E- ISSN:1815-9931;P-ISSN:1815-9923,International,Indexed by SCOPUS, ThomsonISI, CABI,EMBA etc DOI:10.3923/ajb.2007.224.236.)

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4. Hassan, S.W.,Umar.,R.A.,Yakubu, A.S.,Dabai, Y.U. and Abbas, A.Y.(2007). Wound healing, antibacterial and Chemical properties of stem bark extracts of Kingelie Africana (Bignoniaceae). Nigerian Journal of biochemistry and Molecular biology 22(1):5-12 (ISSN:0189-4757, National and non-indexed) 0.5 point

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5. Saidu, Y., Nwachukwu, F.C., Bilbis, L.S., Faruk, U.Z. and Abbas, A.Y. (2010) Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic effects of root extracts of Albizia chavalieri  in alloxan -induced diabetic  rats. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied sciences 18(1);72-78(ISSN:0794-5698, Northwest, Indexed by Scopemed, CrossRef, ORCID etc)

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6. Alkahtani, H.M., Abbas, A.Y., Wang, S. (2012) Synthesis and biological evaluation of benzo[d] imidazole derivatives as potential anti-cancer agents. Bioinorganic and Medicinal chemistry letters.22:1317-1321 (ISSN:0960-894X ,International, indexed by MEDLINE, EMBA, SCOPUS etc DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2011.12.088)

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7. Lukasik, P.M., Elabar, S., Lam, F., Shao, H., Liu, X., Abbas, A.Y., Wang, S (2012) Synthesis and biological evaluation of Imidazole [4,5-b] pyridine and 4-heteroaryl- pyrimidine derivatives as anti-cancer agents.European Journal Medicinal Chemistry 57:311-322 (ISSN:0223-5234, International, Indexed by BIOSIS,MEDLINE, EMBASE etc DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2012.09.034)

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8. Shao, H., Shi., S., Huang, S., Hole, A.J., Abbas, A. Y., Sonja, Baumli, S., Liu, X., Lam, F., Foley, D.W., Fischer, P.M. Noble, M., Endicott, J.A., Pepper, C., Wang, S.(2013) Substituted 4-(Thiazol-5-yl)-2-(phenylamino)pyrimidines Are Highly Active CDK9 Inhibitors: Synthesis, X-ray Crystal Structures, Structure−Activity Relationship, and Anticancer Activities. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.56:640- 659(ISSN:0022-2626, International, Indexed by LCCN,CODEN etc DOI: 10.1021/jm301475fI)

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9. Shao H.,Shenhua Shi, S, David, W. F., Lam, F., Abbas, A.Y., Liu, X., Huang, S. Xiangrui Jiang, X., Nadiah Baharin, N., Fischer, P.M. , Wang, S (2013) Synthesis, structure-activity relationship and biological evaluation of 2,4,5 trisubstituted pyrimidine CDK inhibitors as potential anti-tumour agents. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.70:447-455(ISSN:0223-5234, International, Indexed by BIOSIS,MEDLINE, EMBASE etc DOI:10.1016/j.ejmech.2013.08.052)

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10. Walsby, E., Pratt,G., Hao Shao, H., Abbas, A.Y., Peter M. Fischer,P.M. Bradshaw, T.D. Brennan,P Chris Fegan, C. Shudong Wang,S., and Pepper,C. (2013). A novel Cdk9 inhibitor preferentially targets tumor cells and synergizes with fludarabine. Oncotarget. 5(2):375-385 (ISSN:1949-2553, International, Indexed by PubMed, MEDLINE etc DOI:10.18632/oncotarget.1568)

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11. Tiangong Lu, T., Goh, A.W., Yu, M., Adams, J. Lam, F., Teo, T., Li, P., Noll, B., Zhong, L., Diab, S., Chahrour,O., Anran, Hu,A., Abbas, A.Y., XiangruiLiu,X.,Huang,S.,Sumby,C.J.,Milne,R.,Midgley,C.and Wang,S.(2014) Discoveryof(E)3((Styrylsulfonyl)methyl)pyridineand(E)2((Styrylsulfonyl)methyl)pyri dine Derivatives as Anticancer Agents: Synthesis, Structure-Activity Relationships, and Biological Activities. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 57(6):2275- 2291(ISSN:0022-2626,International,Indexed by LCCN,CODEN etc DOI:10.1021/jm4019614 )

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12. Saidu,Y., Muhammad,S.A., Abbas, A.Y., Onu,A., Tsado, I.M., Muhammad, L(2017) In vitro screening for protein tyrosine phosphatase1B and dipeptidylpeptidase IV inhibitors from selected Nigerian medicinal plants. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology. 6(2):154-157 (E-ISSN:2146-8397 International Indexed by Pubmed central,ESCI, Scopus etc DOI: 10.5455/jice.20161219011346 )

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13. Abbas, A.Y., Zaharadeen, A., Saidu, Y., Sabir, A.A., Ladan, M. J., Ikeonu, F. C., Dalhat, M. H.(2017). Antioxidant enzyme and mineral status of diabetic subjects supplemented with antioxidant rich supplement (alphabetic).American Journal of Research in Medical sciences (ISSN:2576-3288,International, Indexed by Scopemed and Capernicus)

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14. Abbas, A.Y., Muhammad, I., AbdulRahman, M.B., Bilbis L.S., Saidu, Y., Onu, A.(2017). Possible Antidiabetic Mechanism of Action of Ex-maradi Okra Fruit Variety (Abelmoscus esculentus) on Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences (ISSN:0794-5698, Northwest, IndexedbyScopemed,CrossRef,ORCIDetcDOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v25i2 )

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15. Abbas, A.Y., Muhammad, I., Bilbis, L.S., Saidu, Y., Onu, A(2017). In vitro antimalarial activity of some Nigerian medicinal Plant. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 6(6): 885-888 (E-ISSN:2278-4136,P-ISSN:2349- 8234,International and Indexed by Copernicus, DOJA, Ulrich's International Periodical Directory etc)

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16. Abbas, A.Y.,Muhammad, F.I., Dallatu, M.K., Abubakar, A.L., Sahabi, S.M.(2017).Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of methanolic leave extract of Cassia arereh in CCl 4 -Induced rat liver damage. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry6(6):1346-1353(E-ISSN:2278-4136,P-ISSN:2349 8234,International and Indexed by Copernicus, DOJA, Ulrich's International Periodical Directory etc)

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17. Abbas, A.Y., Bradshaw, T. D., Fischer, P. M., Walsby, E., Pepper, C. And Wang, S (2017) Cyclin-dependent Kinase 9: A Potential Anti-cancer Drug Target. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 32(1): 1-9.(ISSN:0189- 4757,National(North-Central and non-indexed)

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18. Matazu, K.I. Muhammad I., Bilbis, L.S. Abbas, A.Y. (2018). Formulation of Okra- Based Antidiabetic Nutraceutical from Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench (Ex- maradi Variety) and Evaluation of its Effect on Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats. International Journal of Current Research and Review. 10(17):11-16 (ISSN: 2231- 2196(Print), 0975-5241(online), International, Indexed by SCOPUS, CrossRef, IP indexing, Google scholar etc DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.31782/IJCRR.2018.10173)

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19. Muhammad, I., Matazu, K.I, Yaradua, A.I, Yau’, S., Nasir, R; Bilbis, L.S., Abbas, A.Y. (2018) Development of Okra-Based Antidiabetic Nutraceutical Formulation from Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench (Ex-maradi Variety).Tropical Journal of Natural product research. 2(2):80-86 (ISSN: 2616-0684 (Print), 2616-0692 (Electronic), National (South-South, Indexed by CrossRef, OCLC, Index Copernicus etc DOI: doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v2i2.5)

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20. Abbas, A. Y., Abubakar M. G., Obieje B. I. and Farouq A. A.(2020) Antimicrobial activity of Leaf Extract of Mitracarpus hirtus (l) DC. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 9(4):1233-1254 (ISSN: 2278 – 4357, International, Indexed by Google scholar, Index Copernicus, CAS, SOCOLAR China etc DOI: 10.20959/wjpps20204-15923)

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21. Abbas, A.Y., Ladan, M.J., Girei, A.M., Achor, M.(2020) Anti-Plasmodial Activity of Methanol Extract of Ficus sycomorus. Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 6(3):315-320 (ISSN: 2413-4929 (Print) |ISSN 2413-4910 (Online), International, Indexed by Google scholar, Semantic Scholar, CiteSeer, CrossRef etc DOI: 10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i03.010)

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22. Muhammad, S.A. Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y., Fakurazi, S Bilbis, L.S.(2020) Therapeutic Efficacy of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Secretomein pulmonary arterial hypertension: Asystematic review and meta-analysis. Biochimie. 168:156- 168 (ISSN: 0300-9084, International, Indexed by Scopus, Embase, Pubmed/Medline Elsevier BIOBASE etc DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biochi.2019.10.016)

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23. Abbas, A.Y., Muhammad, I., AbdulRahman, M.B. and Bilbis, L.S.(2020) Antioxidant Effect of Ex-maradi Okra Fruit Variety (Abelmuscus esculentus) on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. Tropical Journal of Natural product research. 4(3):105-112 (ISSN: 2616-0684 (Print), 2616-0692 (Electronic), National [South- South], Indexed by CrossRef, OCLC, Index Copernicus etc DOI: doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v2i2.5)

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24. Abbas, A.Y., Abdulkarim, Y. Saidu, Y. Anas, A. Sabir, Bena, K. and Lawal, S. Bilbis. (2020). Oxidative Stress Status of Diabetic Retinopathy Subjects Attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research. 12 (03): 10674-10679. (ISSN: 0975-833X, International, Indexed by CrossRef, IFSIJ, QUALIS, etc DOI: doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.38260.03.2020)

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25. Abbas, A.Y., Ladan, M.J., Girei, A.M., Achor, M.(2020) Toxicological Studies Of Methanol Roots Extract Of Ficus sycomorus. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences.11(3):53-62 (ISSN: 0975-8585, International, Indexed by CrossRef, EMBASE, SCIMAGO, Googlescholar,EBSCOetcDOI:https://doi.org/10.33887/rjpbcs/2020.11.3.6)

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OTHER PUBLICATIONS

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1. Shehu, R.A., L.S. Bilbis, L.S. and Abbas, A.Y. (2002). Treatment of snake bites by the traditional method. Any justification? Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences 4(1): S37-S40.( [National,ISSN:1595-093X E-2315-6291, Indexed by AJOL, DOAJ, Google Scholar etc ]

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2. Saidu, Y., Abbas, A.Y., Aliyu-Capenter, R., Bilbils, L.S., Abubakar, M.K. and Lawal, M (2004). Human salivary thiocynate level of adult volunteers in Sokoto- Nigeria; Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19(1): 11-14. (ISSN:0189-4757, National and non-indexed)

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3. Saidu, Y., Alawiye, G.A., Bilbis, L.S. and Abbas, A.Y. (2005). Kinetic studies of Rhodanese in some tissue of Sokoto Red Goat; Bulletin of SAN 26: 505-510(ISSN: 0029-0114)

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4. Umar, R.A., Ladan M.J., Lawal M., Shehu, B., Hassan S.W., Abbas, A.Y. and Okoro B.I. (2005). Helix-coil transition of human and Plasmodium falciparum deoxyribonucleic acids. Bulletin of SAN 26: 499-504. (ISSN: 0029-0114)

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5. Umar, I.A. Saidu, Y. and Abbas, A.Y. (2005) Determination of urinary Vitamin C in apparently healthy human subjects in Usmanu Danfodiyo University; Bulletin of SAN 26: 270-273.(ISSN:0029-0114)

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6. Hassan, S.W. Umar, R.A., Matazu, I.K., Maishanu, H.M. Abbas, A.Y. and Sani, A.A. (2007). The effect of drying methods on the nutrient and non-nutrients composition of the leaves of leptadenia hastate (Asclipiadaceae) Asian Journal of Biochemistry 2(3): 188-192 ((E-ISSN:1815-9931;P-ISSN:1815-9923 International, Indexed by SCOPUS, ThomsonISI, CABI,EMBA etc DOI: ajb.2007.147.151)

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7. Abubakar, M.G., Abbas, A.Y. and Faseesin B.A.(2008) Potassium Bromate Content of Bread produced in Sokoto Metropolis. , Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 16(2): 178-181. (ISSN:0794-5698, Northwest, Indexed by Scopemed)

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8. Saidu, Y ,Nwachukwu, F.C., Bilbis, L.S., Faruk, U.Z. and Abbas, A.Y. (2010) Toxicity Studies of crude aqueous root extracts of Albizia chavalieri Harus in albino rats. Nigerian Journal Basic and Applied Sciences 18 (2); 308-314 (ISSN:0794-5698, Northwest, Indexed by Scopemed)

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9. Ahmad, K., Bilbis, L.S Saidu, Y., Abbas, A.Y. Bello, A. and U. Wali (2011) Effect of Copper, Manganese and Zinc with Antioxidant Vitamins on Pulse Rate and Lipid Profile of Salt-loaded Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science 19 (1): 151-154. (ISSN:0794-5698, Northwest, Indexed by Scopemed)

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10. Zakariyau, A.S., Jibir, M. Mohammed, Abbas, A.Y. and Danmusa, A.M.(2016) Attitudes to salting meat among Nigeria ethnic groups. Global Journal of Animal Scientific Research. 5(2):26-31(ISSN: Print ISSN: 2345-4377, Online ISSN:2345- 4385)

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11. Zakariyau, A.S., Jibir, M. Mohammed, Jameel, K.M., Abbas, A.Y. and Danmusa, A.M.(2016) Perceived Preference over Salting of Meat - The Ethnic and Gender Perspective. International Journal of Livestock Research. 6(6):69-75 (ISSN: 2277- 1964)

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12. Ibrahim, B., Bilbis, L.S., Abbas, A.Y.,Saidu, Y. Suleiman,N., Ibrahim, K. (2017). Recognition memory impairment and the role of DMSO, ALA and vitaminCduringtraumaticbraininjury in albino rats. The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences. 4(1):8-12[International, ISSN (Print): 2149-1909 ISSN(Online): 2148- 4325; Indexed by Google scholar,ScopeMed, CrossRef etc DOI: 10.5455/JNBS.1537169385

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13. Muhammad, I., Matazu, K. I., Yaradua, A. I., Nasir, A., Matazu, N. U., Zainab, A. S., AbdulRahman, M. B., Bilbis, L. S. and Abbas, A. Y. (2017) Antidiabetic Activity of Abelmoschus esculentus (Ex- Maradi Okra) Fruit in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 32(1): 44-52. (ISSN:0189-4757, National and non-indexed)

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14. Dalhat, M.H., Bashiru, I. Ja’afar, H.B., Saidu Y and Abbas, A.Y. (2017) Association of Transcription Factor 7 Like2 (TCF7L2) rs12255372 (G/T) Gene Polymorphism and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology. 15(4):1-7 [International, ISSN: 2394-1081;Indexed by PORTICO DoI: http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jabb]

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15. Usman, M.J., Saidu, Y., Isa, S.A., Abbas, A.Y., Dandare, A.,Bello, A.,(2017)Lipid profile and haematological parameters of post-partum rats exposed to natron (Kanwa).Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences.38(1): 32-37 [National (SW), ISSN: 0189-0913; Indexed by AJOL)

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16. Sa’adu, A., Bashar, Y. A., Abubakar A., Abbas A. Y., Lawal N., Mani A. I., and Ribah, M. I.(2018) Performance of Some Broiler Strains Fed Varying Energy Levels in Cold Season of Semi-arid Sokoto,Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Sustainability, and Food Sufficiency. 5(2):248-258(ISSN: 2360-932X)

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17. Sa’adu, A., Bashar1,Y.A., Abubakar1, A., Aminu,U., Abdullahi, A.U. Ribah, M.I., Garba, S., Abbas, A. Y. and Mani, A I(2018) Performance of Some Broiler Strains Fed Varying Energy Levels in Wet Season of Semi-arid Sokoto, Nigeria. Reseach in Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. 5(1):33-42 Research in (ISSN:P-2409-0603,E- 2409-9325)

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18. Sa’adu, A., Bashar, Y. A. , Abubakar, A. , Abbas, A. Y. , Lawal, N. , Mani, A. I. and Ribah, M. I.(2018). Performance of some broiler strains fed varying energy levels in hot season of Sokoto, semi-arid Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. 11(5): 1-7 (ISSN: e-ISSN: 2319-2380, p-ISSN: 2319-2372)

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19. Wali U., Saidu, Y., Isa S. A., 3Balarabe S. A., Abbas A. Y. and Bilbis L. S.(2018). Effect of Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals Supplementation on the Renal Functions and Haematological indices of acute ischaemic stroke Subjects in Sokoto, Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research.5(8):178-181 (ISSN:23943211 Indexed by Google Scholar,IP indexing, Socolar China,CAS etc)

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20. Suleiman,N., Ibrahim, Abdulrahman J.H., Abubakar N.A.,Salisu A.B, Salisu B., Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y. Bilbis, L.S.(2018). Neurobiochemical Roles of Low Molecular Weight Antioxidants on Oxidative stress Biomarkers and Severity of Ischaemic stroke in Wistar Rats.Journal of Neurology and Neurological Disorders 4(1):101-111(ISSN:2454 4981)

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21. Suleiman N, Bulama I., Muhammad N.I., Aishat D.I., Balarabe S.A., Ngaski A.A., Buhari S., Jimoh AA., Abbas, A.Y., Saidu Y and Bilbis LS(2018) Neurochemical Effects of Vitamins C, E and DMSO Combinations on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Severity of Ischemic Stroke in Wistar Rats. Achives in Noeurology and Neuroscience. 1(2):1-5( ISSN:2641-1911, Indexed, DOI: 10.33552/ANN.2018.01.000508

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22. Hamma, I. I. Aliero, A. A., Maishanu1, H. M. and Abbas, A.Y.(2019 ) Salt Stress Responses and Protein Expression Changes in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 1(1):84-90 (ISSN:2695-2335)

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23. Abubakar,A.M.,Ibrahim,R.B.,Aminu,C.,Abbas,A.Y., Abubakar, K, Chindo, I. B.(2020) Antianaemic Activity of Aqueous Extract of PhyllanthusniruriLinnin 2, 4- Dinitrophenylhydrazine Induced Anaemic Rats. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Reseach 4 (3): 79-95(ISSN:2578-1553 DOI: 10.26502/fjppr.034)

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24. Bulama, I, Suleiman N. ,Bilbis ,L.S. Abbas, A.Y. Nasiru, J.I. Saidu,Y. Aris, M. M. M., Norma, M. T. C., Chiroma, M.S. (2020). Ascorbic acid treatment modulated traumatic brain injury-induced oxidative stress and neuropathic pain in rats. Journal of Cellular Neuroscience and oxidative Stress. 12(1): 922-936.(ISSN:2149- 7222, indexed byGoogle Scholar, Index Copernicus, Chemical Abstracts, Scopus [Elsevier])

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25. Ayuba, S. A., Bashar, F., Yusuf,A., Onu,A., Muhammad, S. A. , Saidu,Y Bilbis, L.S. and Abbas, A. Y.(2020) Formulation and Nutritional Evaluation of a Nutraceutical with Antioxidant Activity Developed for the Management of Metabolic Syndrome.Annals of Basic and Medical Sciences 1(1):20-24(ISSN: ISSN: 2782-7550 (Print) ISSN: 2782-7542 (Online)DOI: doi.org/10.51658/ABMS.202011.4

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26. A. F. Okwunakwe, Y. Saidu, M. Achor ,S. A. Isa, A. Y. Abbas, L.S. Bilbis(2020) Toxicity Studies on Aqueous-Methanol Pod Extract of Vigna unguiculata (Cowpea)in Wistar Strain Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science. 28(2): 01-09 ISSN 0794-5698 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v28i2.1

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27. Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y., Zaharadeen, A., Ladan,M.J. M. H. Dalhat, M.H. Sabir, A. A.(2020) Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Vitamins Status of Diabetic Subjects Supplemented with Antioxidant Rich Supplement(Alphabetic) Attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences. 8(2):1-8 (ISSN: 2321 – 0893)

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28. Shao H., David, W. F., Hugang S., Abbas, A.Y., Lam, F., Liu, X., Pavel G.,Bradshaw T.D., Pepper C., Fischer, P.M. , Wang, S (2021) Structure-based Design of highly selective 2,4,5 trisubstituted pyrimidine CDK 9 inhibitors as anti cancer agents. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.70:447-455(ISSN:0223-5234)

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List of conferences/Seminars

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1. Madawaki, I. Bilbis, L.S., Abbas, A.Y and Sahabi, D.M. (2002) Preventive and curative effect of marga (Cassia arereh) extract on carbon tetra chloride induced rat liver damage. A paper presented at the 22 nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and molecular biology held at NAERLS Conference Hall Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on 18th – 21st September 2002.

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2. Saidu, Y.,Abbas, A.Y., Bilbis, L.S.and Shehu, R.A.,(2003) Serum lipid profile of type two diabetics from North-western Nigeria. A paper presented at the 23 rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and molecular biology held at Science theatre, University of Ilorin on 2 nd – 5 th December 2003.

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3. Yahaya, M.M. and Abbas, A.Y. (2004) Proximate analysis of some biochemical constituents of Vigna unguicualta L (WALP) infested by callosobrochos maculatus (f) cowpea weevil. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Zoological Society of Nigeria held at the Institute of Development Research Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on 8th – 11th November 2004.

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4. Lawal M., Abubakar, M.G., Abbas, A.Y. and Mohd H.L.(2004). Comperative studies on proximate Composition and Some Mineral Contents of Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus) and Soyabean(Glycin max). A paper presented at the 24 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Unical Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar on 24 th – 27 th December 2004.

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5. M.G. Abubakar, Abbas, A.Y. and Shehu R.A.(2004). Lead, Chromium and copper levels in some Plant Species Grown Around Sokoto Cement Factory. A paper presented at the 24 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Unical Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar on 24 th – 27 th December 2004.

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6. Isah A.I. , Bilbis, L.S., Saidu, Y and Abbas A.Y.(2004).Packed Cell Volume and Urinary Iodine Determination in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women. A paper presented at the 24 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Unical Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar on 24 th – 27 th December 2004.

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7. Garba A., Bilbis, L.S., Abbas, A.Y. and Saidu, Y.(2004). Comparative Inhibitory Studies of pancreatic Trysin Activity by Serum Alpha1-Antitrysin of Tobacco Smokers, Tobacco Chewers and Snuff Sniffers. A paper presented at the 24 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Unical Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar on 24 th – 27 th December 2004.

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8. Stephen, D.E., Saidu, Y., Sahabi, D.M., Wasagu, R.S.U.. Bilbis, L.S. and Abbas, A.Y.(2004). Haemoglobin and Serum Vitamin A Levels of Pregnant and Non Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at maryam abacha Women and Children Hospital Sokoto. A paper presented at the 24 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Unical Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar on 24 th – 27 th December 2004.

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9. Umar, R.A., Ladan, M.J. Lawal, M., Shehu, B., Hassan, S.W., Abbas, A.Y. and Okoro, B.I. (2005). Levels of cadmium and lead in two varieties of rice consumed in Sokoto, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 41st Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto on 25th - 29th April 2005

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10. Sahabi, D.M., A.S. Alhassan, Shehu, R.A. and A.Y Abbas (2005). Levels of cadmium and lead in two varieties of rice consumed in Sokoto, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 41st Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto on 25th - 29th April 2005

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11. Saidu, Y., Abbas, A.Y., Lawal, M., Isezuo, S.A., Sahabi, D.M. and Bilbis, L.S.(2006).Partial purification, Toxicity profile and mechanism of Hypoglycaemic agents(s) of aqueous leaf Extract of Albizia chevalieri. A paper presented at the 5 th Congress of Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Abuja Nigeria on 21 st – 24 th November 2006.

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12. Abubakar, M.G., Abbas, A.Y. and Ahmed, B. (2007) Lipid profile and antioxidant Status of albino rats treated with aqueous extract of Khaya senegalensis (Mahogany). A paper presented at the 27 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and molecular biology held at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, 6 th -9 th November, 2007

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13. Abubakar, M.G., Bilbis, L.S., Shehu, R.A., and Abbas, A.Y. (2007) Insecticidal effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Seed oil on some domestic insects. A paper presented at the 27 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and molecular biology held at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, 6 th -9 th November, 2007

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14. Abbas, A.Y. Saidu, Y., Bilbis, L.S., Hassan, S and Ohieme, P. (2007). Sperm Quality and Oxidation Status of Subjects Attending Fertility Clinic of Specialist Hospital Sokoto. A paper presented at the 27 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, on 6 th -9 th November, 2007.

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15. Saidu, Y.,Abbas, A.Y., Bilbis, L.S., Hassan, S.W. and Seriki, Z.M.(2007) Anti- fungal and Phytochemical Screening of Aqueous organic solvents extract of Albizia chevalieri A paper presented at the 31 st Annual Conference and Scientific meeting of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology held at Faculty of science,Usmanu Dan fodiyo University on 28th – 31st October.

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16. Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y., Wasagu, R.S.U.and Raji, O.I.(2007).Determination of Iodine Content in Some Iodized Table Salts. A paper presented at the 27 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, on 6 th -9 th November, 2007.

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17. Saidu, Y., Hassan S.W.,Abbas, A.Y. Agaie B.M., Shehu, R.A. and Bilbis, L.S.(2007). Smooth Muscle Relaxant Activity, Phytochemical Screening and toxicity Studies of Aristolochia bracteole. A paper presented at the 27 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria,on 6 th -9 th November, 2007.

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18. Saidu, Y., Abbas, A.Y., Bilbis, L.S., Hassan, S.W. and Seriki, Z.M.(2007). Antifungal and Phytochemical Screening of aqueos Organic extract of Albizia chevalieri. A paper presented at the 31 st Annual National Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Nigerian Society For Microbiology held Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto on 28 th -31 st October, 2007.

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19. Abbas, A.Y. Saidu, Y., Bilbis, L.S., Umar, R.A., Abdulkadir, B. and Ashiru, L.O. (2007). Comparative studies on the Nutritional Composition of Three varieties of Sorghum (Red, White and Yellow). A paper presented at the 27 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, on 6 th -9 th November, 2007

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20. Bilbis, L.S.,Saidu, Y., Ahmad, K., Abbas, A.Y., Baba, A.U.,and Shuaib, A.M.(2010) Effect of antioxidant supplementation in salt-induced dyslipidaemia in albino rats. Presented at IUBMB Meeting, 1 st -4 th September 2010 in Australia

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21. Saidu, Y Lawal. S., Sulaiman A. Muhammad, Abbas, A.Y., and Wali, U. (2012) Supplementation of diabetic and hypertensive rats with antioxidants nutraceutical. Presented at 3rd advanced summer school in Africa (Nutrition, and Disease; biochemical and molecular insight) Hermanus, Capetown, South Africa 23-31 March, 2012.

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22. Abbas A.Y., Shi, S., Bradshaw, T.D., Wang, S.(2012) Mechanistic evaluation of novel CDK9 inhibitor CDKI-77. Presented at 33rd PAMM-EORTC Winter Meeting held Gran Hotel Turquesa playa; Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife) Spain on January 25 th - 28 th , 2012.

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23. Abbas A.Y., Wang, S., Fischer, P.M., Pepper, C., Bradshaw, T.D.(2013) Cyclin- dependent kinase 9: A potential anti-Cancer target Presented at Joint 34 th PAMM- EORTC- BACR Winter Meeting held at National museum Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom on January 23 rd -26 th , 2013.

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24. Shao, H., Foley, D., Abbas A.Y., Hole, A.J., Huang, S.,Shi, S., Baumli, S., Bradshaw, T.D., Noble, M., Endicott, J.A., Pepper, C.,Wang, S., Fischer, P.M.(2013). Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of selective CDK9 inhibitors. Presented at annual meeting of American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) held at Walter E. Washington convention centre, Washington DC, USA on April 6 th - 10 th , 2013.

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25. Abbas, A.Y., Shu’aibu, M. and Abubakar, M. G.(2015) Antioxidant role of vitamin C in aluminum induced oxidative stress in rat brain. A paper presented at 23rd Congress of the International Union for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) and 44th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SBBq) held at Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil,August 24 th to 28 th ,2015.

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26. Muhammad, I., Muhammad, A.R., Abdulwahab, B., AbdulRahman M.B., Saidu. Y., Bilbis L.S., Abbas A.Y (2015) Comparative Assessment of changes in nutritional values of three varieties of Albelmoschus esculentus L. Moench (Okra fruit) under different processing methods. A paper presented at the 10 th FASBMB congress/34 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and molecular biology held at Hon. Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi international conference centre Minna, Niger state on 2 nd – 6 th December, 2015.

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27. Bachaka, A.G., Shinkafi, B.A., Lawal, M. Saidu, Y. Abbas, A.Y. (2015). Nutrients Content and heavy metals evaluation of selected fish species in Matan fadariver, Argungu. A paper presented at the 10 th FASBMB congress/34 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and molecular biology held at Hon. Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi international conference centre Minna, Niger state on 2 nd – 6 th December.

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28. Muhammad, F.I., Dallatu, M.K., Abubakar, A.L., Sahabi, S.M., Saidu, Y. and Abbas A.Y.(2016). Hepatoprotective Effect of Methanolic Leaves Extract of Cassia arereh in CCl4-induced rat Liver Damage. A paper presented at the 35 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at African leadership Development centre, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria,on 1 st - 4 th November, 2016.

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29. Ismaila, M., Bilbis L.S., AbdulRahman, M.B. Matazu, K.I, Yaradua, A.I, Nasir, A, Matazu, N.U, Zainab, A.S, Abbas A.Y.(2016) Antidiabetic Effect of Ex- maradi Okra Fruit Variety (Abelmoschus esculentus) on Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats. A paper presented at the 35 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and molecular biology held at African leadership Development centre, Covenant university,Ota,Nigeria,1-4 November,2016.

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30. Suleiman, N., Bilbis, L.S., Saidu, Y., Abbas, A.Y., Balarabe, S.A., Ngaski, A.A., Buhari, S Bulama I. And Jimoh A.A. (2016).The Effect of Alpha lipoic acid and Uric acid on Antioxidant Status of albino Rats Induced with Ischemic Stroke. A paper presented at the 35 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and molecular biology held at African leadership Development centre, Covenant university,Ota,Nigeria,1-4 November,2016.

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31. Abdullahi, Z., Sabir, A.A., Ladan, M.J. Saidu, Y., Abbas, A.Y. (2016). Antioxidant status of diabetic subjects supplemented and non-supplemented with alphabetic attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University teaching hospital (UDUTH). A paper presented at the 35 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at African leadership Development centre, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria,on 1 st -4 th November, 2016.

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32. Lawal, H.M., Muhammad, I. Abbas, A.Y.(2017) Bioinformatic Analysis of C. sakazakii Plasmid for detection of Virulence Genes. A paper presented at the 36 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held entrepreneurial centre Conference hall, University of Uyo,Uyo, Nigeria,13 th - 17 th November,2017.

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33. Matazu, K.I., Muhammad, I. Matazu, N.U., Nasir, A., Suleiman, Z.A. Bilbis, L.S. and Abbas, A.Y.(2017) Evaluation of Antidiabetic Effect of the Okra-Based Antidiabetic Nutraceutical Formulation from Ex- maradi Okra Fruit (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats. A paper presented at the 36 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held entrepreneurial centre Conference hall, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria,13 th -17 th November,2017.

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34. Muhammad, I. Matazu, K.I. Yaradua, A.I., Umar, M.I., Yau, S. Nasir, A., Bilbis, L.S. and Abbas, A.Y.(2017) Development of Okra-Based Antidiabetic Nutraceutical formulation from Ex-maradi Okra Fruit (Abelmoschus esculentus) A paper presented at the 36 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held entrepreneurial centre Conference hall, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria,13 th -17 th November,2017.

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35. Suleiman, N.,Bulama I., Muhammad, N.I., Muhammad, S.A., Ngaski, A.A., Akib, A.A., Balarabe, S.A., Buhari, S. Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y and Bilbis, L.S(2017). Neurobiochemical Roles of Vitamin C and E On Electrolytes, Antioxidant enzymes and Oxidative stress Biomarkers In the Treatment of Ischemic Stroke in Wistar Rats. A paper presented at the 54 th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held at Coronation Hall, Government House Kano, Kano State Nigeria, on 6 th -10 th November, 2017.

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36. Bilbis, L.S. Suleiman, Saidu, Y. Abbas, A.Y., Bulama I., Wali, U. Isa, S.A. Balarabe, S.A.(2017). Low Molecular Weight Antioxidants in the management of Neurodegenerative Disease: A case Study of Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) and Ischemic Stroke(IS). A paper presented at African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (FASBMB) and The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society of Zimbabwe (BMBSZ) International Symposium held at Holiday Inn, Harare, Zimbabwe, on 14th-15 th December, 2017.

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37. Ismaila, M., Matazu, K.I, Matazu, N.U.Yaradua, A.I, Nasir, A, Kankia H.I., Nasir, R., Abdulhamid, Y. and Abbas A.Y.(2018). Gastro-Protective Effet of Ex-Maradi Okra Fruits(Albelmoschus esculentus) on Ethanol-induced Gastric Mucosal damages in Albino Rats. A paper presented at the 31 th Annual International Conference of Biotechnological Conference of Nigeria held at Covenant University Ota, Nigeria, on 5th-9 th August, 2016.

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38. Muhammad I., Matazu, K.I., Nura, A., Abbas, A.Y. (2018). Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Studies of Cassia arereh Leaves Extract. A paper presented at 41 th Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society For Microbiology held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina state Nigeria, on 3 rd -7 th September, 2018.

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39. Abbas, A.Y., Bulama I., Jinjir, I., Saidu, Y., Bilbis, L.S. Suleiman, (2019).Neuroprotective Effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid an Albino Rats Induced With Traumatic Brain Injury. A paper presented at 37 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina state Nigeria, on 4 th -8 th November, 2019.

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40. Magaji, R. Bilbis, L.S., Abbas, A.Y., Balarabe, S.A., Sahabi, D. M. and Saidu, Y. (2019). Antioxidant Status of Spondyloradiculo-Myelopathy Subjects Attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto. A paper presented at 37 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina state Nigeria, on 4 th -8 th November,2019.

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41. Sarah, J., Musa, M.S., Muhammad, Z.,Onu, A., Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y.Bilbis, L.S.,Ismail, M.(2019) AntiDiabetic Effect of Methanol Leaves Extract of Cassia arereh. A paper presented at 37 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina state Nigeria, on 4 th -8 th November,2019.

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42. Habib, N.S., Sadiq, S., Aminu, L, Simone, O.G.,Abdul-Salam, L.,Dobi, M.B., Baba, A., Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y., Bilbis, L.S.(2019). Effect of Doxorubicin on Lipid profile, Liver and Kidney Functions. A paper presented at 37 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina state Nigeria, on 4 th -8 th November,2019.

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43. Yusuf, Z., Ibrahim, A., Umar, F.S., Suleiman N., Bulama, I.,Onu, A., Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y., Bilbis, L.S.(2019).Effect of Modified Ascorbic Acid on Serum and Brain Tissue Activities of Antioxidant Enzymes and MDA of TBI Rats. A paper presented at 37 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina state Nigeria, on 4 th -8 th November,2019.

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44. Suleiman N.,Bulama, I., Abdulkadir, S. Bala, R.S., Ngaski, A.A., Jimoh, A.A., Balarabe , S.A., Buhari,S., Onu, A., Abbas, A.Y., Saidu, Y., Bilbis, L.S.(2019). The role of Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Alpha Lipoic Acid Combination on Wistar Trats Induced with Ischemic. A paper presented at 37 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular biology held at Umaru Musa Yaradua University Katsina, Katsina state Nigeria, on 4 th -8 th November,2019.

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WORKSHOPS

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1. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) at the workshop organizes by the Federation of African Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held in Abuja Nigeria from 19 th - 20th November 2006.

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2. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) at the workshop organized by education tax fund on Information and Communication technology (CT) held between 15 th September 17 th October 2003 at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.

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3. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) at Seminar on Child Nutrition and Health held on 10 November 2009 at the faculty of medicine, University Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Malaysia.

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4. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) at the 2 nd Annual meeting of IDB UK scholars Association held on the 17 th June, 2013 at Birmingham University, United Kingdom.

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5. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) at the NCRI Cancer Conference Held on 6-9 November 2011 at BT Convention Centre Liverpool, United Kingdom.

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6. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) Nigeria Muslim Forum UK Winter conference and annual general meeting held on the 30 th December at Gateshead stadium Newcastle , United Kingdom.

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7. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) Biotechnology YES competition held on the 21-23 rd November 2012 at old Trafford stadium, Manchester, United Kingdom.

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8. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) Interprofessional Learning Conference held on the 6-7 July 2010 at Centre for interprofessional Education and Learning at University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.

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9. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) Workshop on Analytical and chromatographic technique held 26 May 2010 by Dr.Darren Cooken From Sigma-Aldrich at CBS, University of Nottingham.

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10. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) George Cecil Clarke Memorial lecture by Prof. Gustav Born Titled: Platelets-Past, Present and future held on 15 July 2010 at East midlands conference centre, University of Nottingham

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11. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) UNICAS Fifth Symposium, A forum for collaborative interdisciplinary research held on 17 November 2010 at Boot building, School of pharmacy, University of Nottingham.

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12. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) School of Biomedical sciences Seminar series titled ‘COX metabolites in Cardiovascular System: lesson from asparin, NSAIDs and P2Y12 receptor Blockers. Held on 1 st December 2010 by Prof. Tim Warner, Harvey Research Institute.

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13. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) Cancer Research UK Medicinal chemistry Training workshop held on 9 th December 2010 at. Research Beehive, Newcastle University, United Kingdom.

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14. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) 4 th Biological and Medicinal chemistry postgraduate symposium held on 10 th December 2010 at the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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15. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) Biology Careers conference, held on 27 th June 2011 at Trent Building, University of University of Nottingham,Nottingham, United Kingdom.

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16. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) Next generation of advanced cell surfaces: looking beyond pure plastic held on 19 th July 2011 at BD Bioscience laboratories, Science Park, Oxford, United Kingdom.

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17. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) BD Bioscences FACSUser Meeting held on 13 th October 2011 at BD Bioscience laboratories, Science Park, Oxford, United Kingdom.

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18. Participant (A.Y. Abbas) 10 th East midlands Proteonomics workshop held on 2 nd November 2011 at University of Loughborough,Loughborough, United Kingdom.

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Academic Metrics links:

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1,https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=7aLCEloAAAAJ

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2, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5499-5387?lang=en

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3, https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-abdullahi-yahya-abbas-a1725933/

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4.https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abbas-Abdullahi-Yahya

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5. https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/search

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6.https://www.scopus.com/home.uri/abbas.yahaya@udusok.edu.ng

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