SYS-Life Postdoctoral fellow Oluwafemi Ojo - UTU Research Portal

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

2 of 3

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
Mitophagy and spermatogenesis: Role and mechanisms (2024)
- Biochemistry and biophysics reports
Rotimi Emmanuel Damilare , Iyobhebhe Matthew , Oluwayemi Temidayo Elizabeth , Evbuomwan Owen Ikponmwosa , Asaleye Maimako Rotdelmwa , Ojo Adeleke Oluwafemi , Adeyemi Stephen Oluyomi
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Network Pharmacology, Molecular Dynamics and In Vitro Assessments of Indigenous Herbal Formulations for Alzheimer's Therapy (2024)
- Life
Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Ajayi-Odoko, Omolola Adenike; Gyebi, Gideon Ampoma; Ayokunle, Damilare IyinKristi; Ogunlakin, Akingbolabo Daniel; Ezenabor, Emmanuel Henry; Olanrewaju, Adesoji Alani; Agbeye, Oluwatobi Deborah; Ogunwale, Emmanuel Tope; Rotimi, Damilare Emmanuel; Fouad, Dalia; Batiha, Gaber El-Saber; Adeyemi, Oluyomi Stephen
Ocimum gratissimum L. leaf flavonoid-rich extracts reduced the expression of p53 and VCAM in streptozotocin-induced cardiomyopathy rats (2024)
- Phytomedicine Plus
Ajiboye Olaitan Basiru , Famusiwa Dele Courage , Falode Adeolu John , Ojelabi Omolola Adetutu , Mistura Nofisat Atimone , Ogunbiyi Olakunle Demilade , Jeje Olawale Temitope , Akinlolu Samuel Olapade , Ogedengbe Olalekan Oluwatosin , Ojo Adeleke Oluwafemi
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Oxidative Stress-induced Hormonal Disruption in Male Reproduction (2024)
- Reproductive Sciences
Rotimi, Damilare Emmanuel; Acho, Marvellous A.; Falana, Babatunde Michael; Olaolu, Tomilola Debby; Mgbojikwe, Ifunaya; Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Adeyemi, Oluyomi Stephen
Petiveria alliacea L. extract protects against streptozotocin-induced type-2 diabetes by modulating the cAMP/PKA/CREB/cFOS pathway (2024)
- Phytomedicine Plus
Ojo Adeleke Oluwafemi , Abolade Olufimihan , Ogunlakin Daniel Akingbolabo , Akintayo Oloruntoba Christopher , Olukiran Sesan Olaoluwa , Odesanmi Elijah Olalekan , Ajayi-Odoko Adenike Omolola , Ojo Busola Adebola , Ajiboye Olaitan Basiru , Dahunsi Olatunde Samuel
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Preclinical antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of Erythrophleum africanum (benth.) harms in streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy (2024)
- Journal of complementary & integrative medicine
Ojo A. Oluwafemi , Ajeigbe David , Ogunlakin D. Akingbolabo , Odesanmi E. Olalekan , Ayomipo Mojisola , Berana Godwin , Ayeni Peluola , Ajayi-Odoko A. Omolola , Ayokunle I. Damilare , Ojo B. Adebola , Ajiboye O. Basiru , Ojo O. Omolara , Dahunsi O. Samuel
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Production, acceptability, nutritional and pasting properties of orange-flesh sweet potato, cowpea and banana flour mix (2024)
- Scientific Reports
Olaniran AF, Okonkwo CE, Osemwegie OO, Iranloye YM, Adewumi AD, Taiwo AE, Erinle OC, Ajayi IE, Ojo OA
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach & Thonn) C D Adam leaf extract prevents assault of streptozotocin on liver cells via inhibition of oxidative stress and activation of the NrF2/Keap1, PPARγ, and PTP1B signaling pathways (2024)
- PLoS ONE
Ojo OA, Oladepo FS, Ogunlakin AD, Ayokunle DI, Odugbemi AI, Babatunde DE, Ojo AB, Ajayi-Odoko OA, Ajiboye BO, Dahunsi SO
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C. D Adam leaf extract prevents assault of streptozotocin on liver cells via inhibition of oxidative stress and activation of the NrF2/Keap1, PPARγ, and PTP1B signaling pathways (2024)
- PLoS ONE
Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Oladepo, Fiyinfoluwa Stephen; Ogunlakin, Akingbolabo Daniel; Ayokunle, Damilare IyinKristi; Odugbemi, Adeshina Isaiah; Babatunde, Dare Ezekiel; Ojo, Adebola Busola; Ajayi-Odoko, Omolola Adenike; Ajiboye, Basiru Olaitan; Dahunsi, Samuel Olatunde
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach & Thonn) CD Adams leaves protects against streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy (2024)
- PLoS ONE
Ojo OA, Ogunlakin AD, Akintayo CO, Olukiran OS, Adetunji JB, Ajayi-Odoko OA, Ogwa TO, Molehin OR, Ojo OO, Mothana RA, Alanzi AR
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) CD Adams leaves protects against streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy (2024)
- PLoS ONE
Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Ogunlakin, Akingbolabo Daniel; Akintayo, Christopher Oloruntoba; Olukiran, Olaoluwa Sesan; Adetunji, Juliana Bunmi; Ajayi-Odoko, Omolola Adenike; Ogwa, Theophilus Oghenenyoreme; Molehin, Olorunfemi Raphael; Ojo, Omolara Olajumoke; Mothana, Ramzi A.; Alanzi, Abdullah R.