Full Member
Professor Adenike Kuku
Membership since:
2005
Field of activity:
Other Memberships/Affiliations
Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)
Science Association of Nigeria
Degrees:
1996
Doctorate
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
1989
Master
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
1985
Undergraduate
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Publications resulting from Research
1. ADEWOLE Scholes Taiwo, KUKU Adenike and OKOYA Aderonke (2020) Efficacy of a natural coagulant protein from Moringa oleifera (Lam) seeds in treatment of Opa reservoir water, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Hellyon 6. e03335
2. Oladokun Boniface Oladiran, Kuku Adenike, and Omisore Nusirat (2018). Anti-nociceptive and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Tetracarpidium conophorum Seed Lectin, Scientific African.3 e00073 Doi.org/10.1016.
3. Imoh I. Johnny, Adenike Kuku, Oludele O. Odekanyin and Simeon K. Adesina (2016). A Lectin with Larvicidal Potential from the Fresh Leaves of Agelanthus brunneus (Engl.) Van Tiegh Loranthaceae British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 13(3): 1-9.
4. Kehinde Alabi AKINYOOLA, Oludele Olayemi ODEKANYIN, Adenike KUKU and Mosudi Babatunde SOSAN (2016) Anti-insect potential of a lectin from the tuber, Dioscorea mangenotiana towards Eldana saccharina (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development 8(3): 16-26
5. Odekanyin Oludele Olayemi, Kuku Adenike and Akinpelu David Ayinde (2015). Evaluation of Antimicrobial Potential of a Galactose-Specific Lectin in the Skin Mucus of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) against some Aquatic Microorganisms. Research Journal of Microbiology 10(4): 132-144.
6. Kuku Adenike, Etti,Ubong and Ibironke Samson Isola (2014) Processing of Fluted Pumpkin Seeds, Telfairia occidentalis (Hook F) as it affects Growth Performance and Nutrients Metabolism in Rat. African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development 14(5) : 1993 - 2014.
7. Salawu, M.O., Yoshino,T.P.. Oloyede, O.B., Kuku, A., Nafiu, M.O., Gonazalez, L. and Xiao, J.W. (2013). Endotoxin-induced coagulation in Archachatina marginata Hemolymph Mediated by hemocyanin, agglutinins and serine proteases. Journal of Investigational Biochemistry 2(2): 115 - 126.
8. Adenike Kuku, Rachael A.Togun, Martins M. Obuotor and David Adeyemi (2012) Acute toxicity and Histopathology study of a galactose- specific lectin from the seeds of Tetracapidium conophorum (Hutch and Dalz.) Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 94(3):583- 592.
9. Adesua Queensley Eghianruwa, Oludele Odekanyin and Adenike Kuku (2011). Physicochemical properties of a N-acetyl galactosamine –specific lectin from the Fruiting bodies of shiitake mushroom Lentinua edodes. International Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2(4): 309 – 317.
10. A. Maestro, M. Terdoslavich, A. Vanzo, A. Kuku, V. Nicoli, G. Decorti and S. Passamonti (2010) Expression of Bilitranslocase in the vascular endothelium and its function as a flavonoid transporter. Cardiovascular Research 85(1): 175 -183.
2. Oladokun Boniface Oladiran, Kuku Adenike, and Omisore Nusirat (2018). Anti-nociceptive and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Tetracarpidium conophorum Seed Lectin, Scientific African.3 e00073 Doi.org/10.1016.
3. Imoh I. Johnny, Adenike Kuku, Oludele O. Odekanyin and Simeon K. Adesina (2016). A Lectin with Larvicidal Potential from the Fresh Leaves of Agelanthus brunneus (Engl.) Van Tiegh Loranthaceae British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 13(3): 1-9.
4. Kehinde Alabi AKINYOOLA, Oludele Olayemi ODEKANYIN, Adenike KUKU and Mosudi Babatunde SOSAN (2016) Anti-insect potential of a lectin from the tuber, Dioscorea mangenotiana towards Eldana saccharina (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development 8(3): 16-26
5. Odekanyin Oludele Olayemi, Kuku Adenike and Akinpelu David Ayinde (2015). Evaluation of Antimicrobial Potential of a Galactose-Specific Lectin in the Skin Mucus of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) against some Aquatic Microorganisms. Research Journal of Microbiology 10(4): 132-144.
6. Kuku Adenike, Etti,Ubong and Ibironke Samson Isola (2014) Processing of Fluted Pumpkin Seeds, Telfairia occidentalis (Hook F) as it affects Growth Performance and Nutrients Metabolism in Rat. African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development 14(5) : 1993 - 2014.
7. Salawu, M.O., Yoshino,T.P.. Oloyede, O.B., Kuku, A., Nafiu, M.O., Gonazalez, L. and Xiao, J.W. (2013). Endotoxin-induced coagulation in Archachatina marginata Hemolymph Mediated by hemocyanin, agglutinins and serine proteases. Journal of Investigational Biochemistry 2(2): 115 - 126.
8. Adenike Kuku, Rachael A.Togun, Martins M. Obuotor and David Adeyemi (2012) Acute toxicity and Histopathology study of a galactose- specific lectin from the seeds of Tetracapidium conophorum (Hutch and Dalz.) Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 94(3):583- 592.
9. Adesua Queensley Eghianruwa, Oludele Odekanyin and Adenike Kuku (2011). Physicochemical properties of a N-acetyl galactosamine –specific lectin from the Fruiting bodies of shiitake mushroom Lentinua edodes. International Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2(4): 309 – 317.
10. A. Maestro, M. Terdoslavich, A. Vanzo, A. Kuku, V. Nicoli, G. Decorti and S. Passamonti (2010) Expression of Bilitranslocase in the vascular endothelium and its function as a flavonoid transporter. Cardiovascular Research 85(1): 175 -183.
9th International Meeting of Antimicrobial Peptides (IMAP 2019)
2025
Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Antimicrobial Activities and Molecular Characterisation of a Novel Peptide (Protease inhibitor) from African Eggplant, Solanum macrocarpon
9th International Meeting of Antimicrobial Peptides (IMAP 2019)
2025
Utrecht University, The Netherlands