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Oluwafemi Ojo
SYS-Life Postdoctoral fellow

- Senior Researcher,
Institute of Biomedicine (Faculty of Medicine)

oluwafemi.ojo@utu.fi

ORCID identifier: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9331-396X

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Areas of expertise

Molecular biology, Biochemical Toxicology, metabolic health, endocrinology

Biography

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

2010, B.Sc., Department of Biochemistry, Babcock University, Nigeria

2015, M.Sc., Department of Biochemistry, Ekiti State University, Nigeria

2020, Ph.D., Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

CURRENT POSITIONS

MSCA SYS-LIFE Postdoctoral Researcher, Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Finland

Assistant Professor, Biochemistry Programme, Bowen University, Nigeria

University Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Landmark University, Nigeria

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS: 3 MSc students supervised.

SCIENTIFIC IMPACT OF THE WORK

Research is mainly focused on metabolic health, endocrinology, and natural products, with total number of citation 1,404 (Web of Science, March 2025) h-index: 21; 2,127 citations h-index: 24 (Scopus, March 2025), and 4047 citations (Google scholar, March 2025) h-index: 33; 260 original peer-reviewed publications.

Research

Metabolic disorders, endocrinology, pharmacology

Teaching

Teaching experience in Biochemistry, molecular biology, intermediary metabolism, endocrinology

Publications

1 of 3

Albizia ferruginea (Guill & Perr) Benth leaf abates deregulation of P53, IRS, HsD17β2, FTO, and CYP11a genes in polycystic ovarian syndrome rat (2025)
- Journal of complementary & integrative medicine
Ogunlakin AD, Meruwoma MO, Ihiasota PO, Ojo OA, Adegoke AA, Akinwumi IA, Ambali OA, Awosola OE, Sonibare MA
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Gossypium barbadense L. leaves using in vitro, and in silico methods (2025)
- Vegetos
Olanrewaju, Adesoji Alani; Ogunlakin, Akingbolabo Daniel; Ogundele, Deborah Olayinka; Oyebamiji, Abel Kolawole; Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Akinola, Omowumi Temitayo; Arigbede, Olayemi Elizabeth; Oke, David Gbenga
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Deciphering the in silico molecular mechanism of coumestrol activity for uterine fibroids remedy: a promising estrogenic target drug candidate (2025)
- Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
Olowosoke, Christopher Busayo; Munir, Aqsa; Sofela, Salimat Opeyemi; Osuagwu, Olachi Lilian; Eze, Chioma Joy; Taiwo, Odunayo; Babatope, Valerie Onyia; Khedraoui, Meriem; Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Chtita, Samir; Ibisanmi, Tope Abraham
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Elemental evaluation, nutritional analysis, GC-MS analysis and ameliorative effects of Artocarpus communis< JRForst. & G.Forst. seeds' phytoconstituents on metabolic syndrome via in silico approach (2025)
- Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
Ogunlakin, Akingbolabo Daniel; Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Gyebi, Gideon Ampoma; Akinwumi, Idayat Adeola; Adebodun, Great Oluwamayokun; Ayokunle, Damilare Iyinkristi; Ambali, Owoola Azeezat; Ayeni, Peluola Olujide; Awosola, Oyindamola Esther; Babatunde, Dare Ezekiel; Akintunde, Emmanuel Adewuni; Ajayi-Odoko, Omolola Adenike; Dahunsi, Olatunde Samuel; Sonibare, Mubo Adeola
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Experimental and computational analyses of the anti-alzheimer and antidiabetic effects of flavonoid-rich extract of avocado seeds (Persea americana Mill.) (2025)
- Nutrire
Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Maduakolam-Aniobi, Tobiloba Christiana; Gyebi, Gideon Ampoma; Soyinka, Tenifayo Oluwatamilore; Ejiogu, Obianuju Favour; Ojo, Adebola Busola; Alruwaili, Mubarak; Ali, Naif H.; Alnaaim, Saud A.; Alsfouk, Bshra A.; Batiha, Gaber El-Saber
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Ferroptosis as the new approach to cancer therapy (2025)
- Cancer Treatment and Research Communications
Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Grant, Susan; Nwafor-Ezeh, Pearl Ifunanya; Maduakolam-Aniobi, Tobiloba Christiana; Akinborode, Tolulope Isaiah; Ezenabor, Emmanuel Henry; Ojo, Adebola Busola
(A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal )
Investigative assessment of the neuro-modulatory potentials of cannabichromene in TrkB/BDNF-mediated neurosignaling pathway (2025)
- Comparative Clinical Pathology
Dosumu, Oluwatosin Adebisi; Taiwo, Odunayo Anthonia; Akomolafe, Victoria Omoyemi; Oni, Eniola Oluwayemisi; Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Dedeke, Gabriel Adewunmi; Ademuyiwa, Oladipo
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Lead optimization of Allium sativum L. compounds for PTP1B inhibition in diabetes treatment: in silico molecular docking and dynamics simulation (2025)
- Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Adegboyega, Abayomi Emmanuel; Taiwo, Odunayo Anthonia; Olowosoke, Christopher Busayo; Johnson, Grace Inioluwa; Umedum, Ngozi Lillian; Onuh, Kingsley; Adeduro, Mary Nneka; Nwobodo, Valentine Osita; Elekan, Ayodele O.; Alemika, Taiwo Emmanuel; Johnson, Titilayo Omolara
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Profiling the antidiabetic potential of GC-MS compounds identified from the methanolic extract of Spilanthes filicaulis: experimental and computational insight (2025)
- Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Ogunlakin, Akingbolabo Daniel; Gyebi, Gideon Ampoma; Ayokunle, Damilare IyinKristi; Odugbemi, Adeshina Isaiah; Babatunde, Dare Ezekiel; Akintunde, Emmanuel Adewuni; Ezea, Samson Chukwuemeka; Asogwa, Nnaemeka Tobechukwu; Asaleye, Rotdelmwa Maimako; Ojo, Adebola Busola
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Protective effects of flavonoid-rich extracts from Hibiscus sabdariffa leaves on streptozotocin-induced testicular damage in rats (2025)
- Phytomedicine Plus
Ajiboye, Basiru Olaitan; Famusiwa, Courage Dele; Falode, John Adeolu; Okwukwe, Akojuru Daniel; Owolabi, Bamikole Tosin; Adejumo, Adedeji A.; Oyinloye, Babatunji Emmanuel; Ajuwon, Olawale Razaq; Ogedengbe, Oluwatosin Olalekan; Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Alkaloid-rich extract of Lannea egregia leaf protect against cardiomyopathy in streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rats (2024)
- Phytomedicine Plus
Ajiboye B.O. , Folorunso I.M. , Akinfemiwa K.I. , Oyinloye B.E. , Lawal O.E. , Ojo O.A. , Ezema M. , Ajuwon O.R. , Ardekani E.A.
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Atrazine exposure caused oxidative stress in male rats and inhibited brain-pituitary-testicular functions (2024)
- Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology
Rotimi, Damilare E.; Ojo, Oluwafemi A.; Adeyemi, Oluyomi S.
Attenuation of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by Ocimum gratissimum leaf flavonoid-rich extracts in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male rats (2024)
- Biochemistry and biophysics reports
Ajiboye BO, Famusiwa CD, Amuda MO, Afolabi SO, Ayotunde BT, Adejumo AA, Akindele AFI, Oyinloye BE, Owolabi OV, Genovese C, Ojo OA
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Beta vulgaris L beetroot protects against iron-induced liver injury by restoring antioxidant pathways and regulating cellular functions (2024)
- Scientific Reports
Ojo OA, Adeyemo TR, Iyobhebhe M, Adams MD, Asaleye RM, Evbuomwan IO, Abdurrahman J, Maduakolam-Aniobi TC, Nwonuma CO, Odesanmi OE, Ojo AB
Effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa L leaf flavonoid-rich extract on Nrf-2 and HO-1 pathways in liver damage of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats (2024)
- Zeitschrift fur naturforschung section c: a journal of biosciences
Ajiboye BO, Famusiwa CD, Oyedare DI, Julius BP, Adewole ZO, Ojo OA, Akindele AFI, Hosseinzadeh H, Brai BIC, Oyinloye BE, Vitalini S, Iriti M
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Energy metabolism and spermatogenesis (2024)
- Heliyon
Rotimi DE, Iyobhebhe M, Oluwayemi ET, Olajide OP, Akinsanola BA, Evbuomwan IO, Asaleye RM, Ojo OA
Exploring beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) for diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer's disease dual therapy: in vitro and computational studies (2024)
- RSC Advances
Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Gyebi, Gideon Ampoma; Ezenabor, Emmanuel Henry; Iyobhebhe, Matthew; Emmanuel, Damilola Abigael; Adelowo, Oluwatumininu Adetoro; Olujinmi, Faith Eniola; Ogunwale, Temitope Emmanuel; Babatunde, Dare Ezekiel; Ogunlakin, Akingbolabo Daniel; Ojo, Adebola Busola; Adeyemi, Oluyomi Stephen
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
In silico modeling revealed phytomolecules derived from Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) leaf extract as promising candidates for malaria therapy (2024)
- Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
Evbuomwan, Ikponmwosa Owen; Alejolowo, Omokolade Oluwaseyi; Elebiyo, Tobiloba Christiana; Nwonuma, Charles Obiora; Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Edosomwan, Evelyn Uwa; Chikwendu, Joy Ifeyinwa; Elosiuba, Nwanneka Victoria; Akulue, Justina Chimezie; Dogunro, Festus Ayorinde; Rotimi, Damilare Emmanuel; Osemwegie, Omorefosa Osarenkhoe; Ojo, Adebola Busola; Ademowo, Olusegun George; Adeyemi, Oluyomi Stephen; Oluba, Olarewaju Michael
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. fruit inhibits iron-induced lipid peroxidation and ?-amylase enzyme activity (2024)
- Plant Science Today
Faboro Oremeyi Esther , Ogunlakin Daniel Akingbolabo , Ayeni Olujide Peluola , Opaleye Deborah Oluwatunmise , Ojo Adeleke Oluwafemi , Ajayi-Odoko Adenike Omolola , Ayokunle IyinKristi Damilare , Sonibare Adeola Mubo , Alanzi Rajaa Abdullah
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Mitophagy and spermatogenesis: Role and mechanisms (2024)
- Biochemistry and biophysics reports
Rotimi DE, Iyobhebhe M, Oluwayemi ET, Evbuomwan IO, Asaleye RM, Ojo OA, Adeyemi OS