Staff Profile
Dr. Gabriel Anyanwu
Position: Senior Lecturer
Department: Biochemistry
Email: gabrielanyanwu@binghamuni.edu.ng
Biography
Dr. Gabriel Oluwabunmi Anyanwu MNYA is a lecturer at Department of Biochemistry, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. He hails from Imo State and he is married with a son. He was awarded PhD in Biochemistry (Nutrition and Food Chemistry) by the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria in May, 2017. He is proudly an alumnus of University of Ibadan and Federal University of Technology, Yola (presently, Modibbo Adama University, Yola) where he was awarded MSc and BTech in Biochemistry respectively. My research interest centres on Nutrition, particularly understanding obesity as a medical condition, discovering antiobesity agents from natural products and elucidating their mechanism of action using well designed biochemical and molecular biology studies. Also, I have interest in studying the biochemical or physiological effects of natural products on obesity linked health problems (e.g Diabetes, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Dyslipidemia, Cardiovascular diseases, etc.) in in vitro and in vivo preclinical models.
I have experience with the following research approaches and technologies: enzyme inhibitory activity; anti-adipogenic and lipolytic properties of plants on cultured and differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes; hormonal studies using ELISA kits; DNA and RNA extraction and expression using PCR; fractionation, isolation, characterization and structurally elucidation of the pure compounds from medicinal plants using techniques like IR, UV, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, EIMS, COSY, NOESY, HSQC and HMBC; and handling of cell lines and laboratory animals.
I have supervised MSc and BSc students. I have held administrative positions such as Head of Biochemistry Department, University SIWES Coordinator, Faculty Assistant Exam Officer, Department SIWES Coordinator and Department Examination Officer. I have published a total of 36 publications of which 9 articles are in Scopus-indexed journals.
I have presented my research work in national and international conferences in Nigeria and other countries like United Kingdom and Pakistan.
I have received the Award of 2014 CIIT-TWAS Sandwich Postgraduate Fellowship (FR number: 3240280470) by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Italy and COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad, Pakistan.
I am a member of scientific associations like Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology , American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and American Society for Nutrition.
| SN | Name | Institution | Year Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D Biochemistry | University of Benin | 2017 |
| SN | Name | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Anyanwu, G.o., Ogah C.f. (2023) Toxicity Of Polyphenols Consumed As Food And Nutraceuticals: Remedies Through Nanotherapeutic Approaches. Polyphenols: Food, Nutraceutical, And Nanotherapeutic Applications. 2023 Oct 26:290-311. | Book | |
| 2 | 2. Anyanwu, G.o., Ejike, U.d., Gyebi, G.a., Rauf, K., Iqbal, J., Zaib, S., Usunobun, U., Onyeneke, E.c., Alotaibi, B.s. And Batiha, G.e.s. (2023). Phytochemical Analysis, In Vitro And In Silico Effects From Alstonia Boonei De Wild Stem Bark On Selected Digestive Enzymes And Adipogenesis In 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes. Bmc Complement Med Ther 23, 370 (2023). Https://Doi.org/10.1186/S12906-023-04202-6 Scopus Indexed. Impact Factor: 2.838 | Journal Article | |
| 3 | 3. Gyebi, G.a., Ejoh, J.c., Ogunyemi, O.m., Ibrahim, A.m., Ibrahim, I.m., Afolabi, S.o., Anyanwu, G.o., Ojo, R.j., Ogunro, O.b., Alotaibi, B.s. And Batiha, G.e.s., 2023. (2023). Probing The Multitargeting Potential Of N-Hexane Fraction Of Gongronema Latifolium Leaves In Neurodegeneration Via In Vitro, Gc–Ms And In Silico Studies. Future Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9(1), 84. Scopus Indexed. Impact Factor: 2.1 | Journal Article | |
| 4 | 4. Gyebi Ga, Ogunyemi Om, Ibrahim Im, Ogunro Ob, Afolabi So, Ojo Rj, Anyanwu Go, El-Saber Batiha G, Adebayo Jo. (2023). Identification Of Potential Inhibitors Of Cholinergic And Β-Secretase Enzymes From Phytochemicals Derived From Gongronema Latifolium Benth Leaf: An Integrated Computational Analysis. Mol Divers. Jun 20. Doi: 10.1007/S11030-023-10658-Y. Epub Ahead Of Print. Pmid: 37338673. Scopus Indexed. Impact Factor:3.364 | Journal Article | |
| 5 | 5. Momoh, B. J., Okere, S. O., Anyanwu, G. O. (2022). The Anti-Obesity Effect Of Allium Cepa L. Leaves On High Fat Diet Induced Obesity In Male Wistar Rats. Clinical Complementary Medicine And Pharmacology 2 (2022) 100035. Https://Doi.org/10.1016/J.ccmp.2022.100035. Published By Elsevier B.v. | Journal Article | |
| 6 | 6. Anyanwu, G.o., Anzaku, D., Donwell, C.c., Usunobun, U., Adegbegi, A.j., Ofoha, P.c., Rauf, K., 2021. Chemical Composition And In Vitro Antiobesity And In Vivo Anti-Hyperlipidemic Effects Of Ceratotheca Sesamoides, Jatropha Tanjorensis, Mucuna Flagellipes, Pterocarpus Mildbraedii And Piper Guineense. Phytomedicine Plus 1 (2021) 100042, Issn 2667-0313, Doi.org/10.1016/J.phyplu.2021.100042. Published By Elsevier B.v. Scopus Indexed | Journal Article | |
| 7 | 7. Anyanwu, G.o., Akuh, O., Usunobun, U., Adegbegi, A.j., Rauf, K., Iorliam, B.e., Onyeneke, E.c. (2020). Diuretic And Laxative Activities Of Stem Bark Extracts Of Alstonia Boonei In Rats. Biokemistri, 32(4), 275-284. Publisher: Nigerian Society For Experimental Biology. | Journal Article | |
| 8 | 8. Iorliam, E. B., Adeogun, E. F. And Anyanwu, G. O. (2019). The Healing Effects Of Crude Flavonoid From Schwenkia Americana Linn On Aspirin-Induced Gastric Ulcer In Rats. Fudma Journal Of Sciences (Fjs), 3 (1), 160 -167. | Journal Article | |
| 9 | 9. Anyanwu, G. O., Misbah Ud Din Qamar, Iqbal, J., Ejaz, S.a., Onyeneke, E.c., Khan, S.u., Rauf, K., Nisar-Ur-Rahman (2019). Ethylacetate Fraction Of Anthocleista Vogelii Planch Demonstrates Antiobesity Activities In Preclinical Models. Tropical Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research, 18(3):547-554. Scopus Indexed. Impact Factor: 0.527 | Journal Article | |
| 10 | 10. Anyanwu, G.o., Onyeneke, E.c., Okoli, B.j., Johannes, M.s., Sabi-Ur-Rehman, Iqbal, J., Ejaz, S.a., Zaib, S., Rauf, K. And Nisar-Ur-Rahman (2019). Pharmacological Activities Of A Novel Phthalic Acid Ester And Iridoid Glycoside Isolated From The Root Bark Of Anthocleista Vogelii Planch. Tropical Biomedicine 36(1):35-43. Scopus Indexed. Impact Factor: 0.76 | Journal Article | |
| 11 | 11. Anyanwu Go, Iqbal J, Khan Su, Zaib S, Rauf K, Onyeneke Ce, Ojo Oo, Nisar-Ur-Rahman (2019). Antidiabetic Activities Of Chloroform Fraction Of Anthocleista Vogelii Planch Root Bark In Rats With Diet- And Alloxan-Induced Obesity-Diabetes. Journal Of Ethnopharmacology, 229, 293-302. Doi: 10.1016/J.jep.2018.10.021. Impact Factor: 3.69 Elsevier, Ireland. Scopus Indexed | Journal Article | |
| 12 | 12. Anyanwu, P. I., Tarfa, F. D., Shamaki, D. E., And Anyanwu, G. O. (2018). Chemical Composition, Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities Of Anthocleista Vogelii Planch Root Bark Extracts. Iop Conf. Series: Earth And Environmental Science 210 (2018) 012006. Doi:10.1088/1755-1315/210/1/012006. Iop Publishing. Scopus Indexed | Journal Article | |
| 13 | 13. Bamidele J. Okoli, Patience M. Shilowa, Gabriel O. Anyanwu, And Johannes S. Modise (2018). Removal Of Pb2+ From Water By Synthesized Tannin Resins From Invasive South African Trees. Water 2018, 10, 648-662. Doi:10.3390/W10050648. Impact Factor = 2.069 Mdpi, Basel, Switzerland. Scopus Indexed | Journal Article | |
| 14 | 14. Anyanwu Gabriel O., Onyeneke Chukwu E., Ofoha Patricia Chioma, Rauf Khalid, Usunobun Usunomena, Nisar-Ur-Rehman (2018). Diuretic, Antidiuretic And Laxative Activities Of Anthocleista Vogelii Extracts In Rats. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med., 15 (1): 66-73. Doi: 10.21010/Ajtcam.v15I1.7. Impact Factor = 0.553 (2015), Pubmed Indexed, African Ethnomedicines Network (Nigeria) | Journal Article | |
| 15 | 15. Ofoha Pc., Onyeneke Ec., Anyanwu Go., Anionye Jc., Onovughakpo-Sakpa Eo. And Anekwe Ai. (2018). Thrombocytopenia And Anaemia Status Of Pregnant Nigerian Women With Malaria Infection. Idosr Journal Of Applied Sciences, 3(3): 64 – 78. | Journal Article | |
| 16 | 16. Ofoha Pc., Onyeneke Ec., Anyanwu Go., Anionye Jc., Onovughakpo-Sakpa Eo. And Anekwe Ai. (2018). Evaluation Of Nitric Oxide And Antioxidant Status Of Plasmodium Falciparum Infected Pregnant Nigerian Women With Malaria. Idosr Journal Of Scientific Research, 3(3): 56 – 68. | Journal Article |
Research Interests
No Research Interest Found