Dr. Ayodeji Folorunso Ajayi
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Dr. Ayodeji Folorunso Ajayi

Senior Lecturer
Ladoke Akintola University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physiology from University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Medicine
100%
Veterinary Medicine
62%
Gastroenterology
90%
Inflammation
75%
Cytokins
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
43
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Oladipo, E.K., A.F. Ajayi, O.E. Ariyo, S.O. Onile and E.M. Jimah et al., 2020. Exploration of surface glycoprotein to design multi-epitope vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. Inf. Med. Unlocked, 10.1016/j.imu.2020.100438.
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  2. Oladipo, E.K., A.F. Ajayi, A.N. Odeyemi, O.E. Akindiya and E.T. Adebayo et al., 2020. Laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 in Africa: availability, challenges and implications. Drug Discoveries Ther., 14: 153-160.
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  3. Akintola, A., B. Kehinde, P. Ayoola, A. Adewoyin and O. Adedosu et al., 2020. Antioxidant properties of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized from methanolic leaf extract of Blighia sapida. IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng., 10.1088/1757-899x/805/1/012004.
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  4. Akhigbe, R. and A. Ajayi, 2020. Testicular toxicity following chronic codeine administration is via oxidative DNA damage and up-regulation of NO/TNF-u03b1 and caspase 3 activities. PLoS ONE, 10.1371/journal.pone.0224052.
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  5. Ajayi, A.F. and S.B. Olaleye, 2020. Immunohistochemical studies of age-related changes in cell proliferation and angiogenesis during the healing of acetic acid-induced gastric ulcers in rats. Sci. World J., 2020: 1-10.
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  6. Ajayi, A.F. and R.E. Akhigbe, 2020. The physiology of male reproduction: impact of drugs and their abuse on male fertility. Andrologia, 10.1111/and.13672.
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  7. Ajayi, A.F. and R.E. Akhigbe, 2020. Staging of the estrous cycle and induction of estrus in experimental rodents: An update. Fertil. Res. Pract., Vol. 6. 10.1186/s40738-020-00074-3.
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  8. Ajayi, A.F. and R.E. Akhigbe, 2020. Codeine-induced sperm DNA damage is mediated predominantly by oxidative stress rather than apoptosis. Redox Rep., 25: 33-40.
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  9. Ajayi, A.F. and B.S. Olaleye, 2020. Age-related changes in haematological parameters and biochemical markers of healing in the stomach of rats with acetic acid induced injury. Toxicol. Rep., 7: 1272-1281.
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  10. Sinbad, O.O., A.A. Folorunsho, O.L. Olabisi, O.A. Ayoola and E.J. Temitope, 2019. Vitamins as antioxidants. J. Food Sci. Nutr. Res., 10.26502/jfsnr.2642-11000021.
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  11. Olorunnisola, O.S., A. Adetutu, A.O. Owoade, F.A. Ajayi, A.A. Ajibade and P. Adegbola, 2019. Acute and sub-acute toxicity assessment of euphorbia lateriflora (schum and thonn) in wistar albino rats. Eur. J. Medic. Plants, 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i130147.
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  12. Ojediranemiola, T., A. Ajayi and A. Isiak, 2019. Effects of processing methods and levels of inclusion of Jatropha curcas kernel meal on performance, organ characteristics, haematology and serum chemistry of finisher broiler chickens. J. Agric. Sci., Belgrade, 64: 69-83.
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  13. Ojediran, T.K., 2019. Replacement value of cassava vinasse meal for maize on growth performance, haematological parameters and organoleptic properties of japanese quails (Coturnix japonica). Acta fytotechnica zootechnica, 22: 7-12.
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  14. Folorunsho, A.A., O.S. Olorunnisola, A. Adetutu and A.O. Owoade, 2019. Prolong administration of methanolic whole fruit extract of Lagenaria breviflora (benth.) roberty provoke oxidative stress and kidney dysfunction in male wistar rats. J. Bioanal. Biomed., 10.4172/1948-593x.1000225.
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  15. Folorunsho, A.A. and O.S. Babafemi, 2019. Effect of thyroxine and carbimazole treatments on basal and histamine stimulated gastric acid secretion in the common African toad (Bufo regularis). Egypt. J. Aquat. Biol. Fish., 23: 139-147.
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  16. Ajayi, F.A., O.S. Olorunnisola, A. Adetutu, F.G. Olorunfemi and A.O. Owoade et al., 2019. Anti-hyperglycaemic and mode of action of Thaumatococcus danielli (benn.) benth ethanol leave extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Asian J. Res. Med. Pharm. Sci., 10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i230095.
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  17. Ajayi, A.F. and R.E. Akhigbe, 2019. Assessment of sexual behaviour and fertility indices in male rabbits following chronic codeine use. Andrology, 8: 509-515.
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  18. Folorunsho, A.A., A.B. Oluwafunke, K.B. David and A.A. Olayemi, 2018. Age-related changes in the expression of heat shock protein 70 and 90 on the gastric mucosa during gastric ulcer healing. UK J. Pharm. Biosci., Vol. 6. 10.20510/ukjpb/6/i5/177340.
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  19. Akintola, A.O., B.D. Kehinde, J.O. Fakunle and A.F. Ajayi, 2018. Synergistic and ameliorative effect of honey and coconut water on crude oil induced toxicity in rats. Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., 12: 24-33.
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  20. Ajayi, A.F., B.D. Kehinde, O.M. Lateef and B.A. Akorede, 2018. Age-related changes in prostaglandin e2, nitric oxide, and vascular endothelial growth factor levels in gastric mucosa during the healing of acetic acid-induced ulcer. Asian J. Pharm. Clin. Res., 10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i10.28494.
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  21. Saka W.A., R.E. Akhigbe, A.F. Ajayi, L.O. Ajayi and O.E. Nwabuzor 2017. Anti-diabetic and antioxidant potentials of aqueous extract of Eucalyptus globulus in experimentally-induced diabetic rats. Afr. J. Trad., Compl. Alt. Med., 14: 20-26.
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  22. Ajayi, A.F., R.E. Akhigbe and L.O. Ajayi, 2017. Activation of cardiac TNF-α in altered thyroid state-induced cardiometabolic disorder. J. Cardiovasc. Dis. Res., 8: 151-156.
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  23. Ajayi, A.F. and R.E. Akhigbe, 2017. Antispermatogenic mechanism of trona is associated with lipid peroxidation but not testosterone suppression. J. Hum. Reprod. Sci., 10: 124-127.
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  24. Ajayi, A.F., A.B. Folawiyo and T.A. Salami, 2016. Ulcer healing mechanism of ethanolic extract of Talinium triangulare in male wistar rats. UK J. Pharm. Biosci., 4: 41-50.
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  25. Ajayi, A.F. and R.E. Akhigbe, 2016. Trona causes foetal loss in pregnant rats via an oestrogen-dependent mechanism. West Indian Med. J., 65: 83-86.
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  26. Ajayi, A.F. and S.B. Olaleye, 2015. Age-related changes in the response of the rat gastric mucosa to acetic acid-and indomethacin-induced ulceration. Arch. Bas. App. Med., 3: 79-88.
  27. Balogun, M.E., A.F. Ajayi, O.J. Oji, E.E. Besong, E. Finbarrs-Bello and M.A. Folawiyo, 2014. Toxicological and biochemical studies of ethanolic fruit extract of Adenopus breviflorus (Lagenaria breviflora Roberty) in male albino wistar rats. Am. J. Phytomedicine Clin. Ther., 2: 1112-1123.
  28. Ajayi, A.F. and L.O. Ajayi, 2014. Ethanolic extract of Blighia sapida improved male wistar rats reproductivevariables. Res. J. Med. Sci., 8: 109-115.
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  29. Ajayi, A.F., R.E. Akhigbe and L.O. Ajayi, 2013. Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis in thyroid dysfunction. West Indian Med. J., 62: 835-838.
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  30. Ajayi, A.F., R.E. Akhigbe, T.O. Iyiola, O.M. Adewumi and S.B. Olaleye, 2012. Gastric secretagogue action of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta in the perfused stomach of anesthetized rats. Int. J. Med. Biomed. Res., 1: 62-67.
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  31. Ajayi, A.F., R.E. Akhigbe, O.M. Adewumi, L.O. Okeleji, K.B. Mujaidu and S.B. Olaleye, 2012. Effect of ethanolic extract of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta stem on in vivo and in vitro glucose absorption and transport: Mechanism of its antidiabetic activity. Indian J. Endocr. Metab., 16: S91-S96.
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  32. Ajayi, A.F., R.E. Akhigbe, O.M. Adewumi and S.B. Olaleye, 2012. Haematological evaluation of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta stem ethanolic extract in rats. Int. J. Med. Biomed. Res., 1: 56-61.
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  33. Ajayi, A.F. and Y. Raji, 2012. Haematological and serum biochemical indices of pre-pubertal male rabbits fed with graded level of blood-wild sunflower forage meal mixture. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 8730-8734.
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  34. Ajayi, A.F. and R.E. Akhigbe, 2012. Implication of altered thyroid state on liver function. Thyroid. Res., 9: 84-87.
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  35. Ajayi, A.F. and R.E. Akhigbe, 2012. Antifertility activity of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta leaf ethanolic extract in male rats. J. Hum. Reprod. Sci., 5: 43-47.
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  36. Ajayi, A.F. and A.I. Jegede, 2012. Reproductive profile of male wistar rats treated with graded doses of aqueous extract of Titonia diversifolia leaf. World J. Life Sci. Med. Res., 2: 4-53.
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  37. Ige, S.F., R.E. Akhigbe, O. Edeogho, F.O. Ajao, O.Q. Owolabi, O.S. Oyekunle and A.F. Ajayi, 2011. Hepatoprotective effect of Allium cepa in cadmium-treated rat. Int. J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 3: 60-63.
  38. Ajayi, A.F., Y. Raji, V.O. Togun and A.O. Oyewopo, 2009. Caudal epididymal sperm characteristics and testicular morphometrics of rabbits fed graded levels of blood-wild sunflower leaf meal (BWSLM) mixture diet. J. Complementary Integr. Med., 6: 1-9.
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  39. Akhigbe, R.E., S.F. Ige, A.O. Afolabi, P.I. Oyeyipo, F.O. Ajao and F.A. Ajayi, 2008. Water balance and serum levels of some electrolytes in oral contraceptive-treated female wistar rats. J. Med. Sci., 8: 591-594.
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  40. Ajayi, A.F., L.O. Ehigie, O.S. Olorunnisola and S. Amao, 2008. Anti-hyperglycemic and hypolipidemic effect of ethanolic extract of Chrysophyllum albidum seed cotyledon in alloxan induced-diabetic rats. Res. J. Applied Sci., 3: 123-127.
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  41. Ojebiyi, O.O., G.O. Farinu, A.F. Ajayi, J.A. Akinlade, O.O. Odunsi and I.A. Emiola, 2007. Growth performance of male rabbit fed diets containing varying energy levels. Niger. J. Anim. Sci., 10: 305-310.
  42. Ajayi, A.F., G.O. Farinu, O.O. Oyebiyi and T.B. Olayemi, 2007. Performance evaluation of male weaner rabbits fed diets containing graded levels of Blood-wild sunflower leaf meal mixture. World J. Agric. Sci., 3: 250-255.
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  43. Olorode, B.R., A.F. Ajayi, 2005. Replacement of GNC and maize with Falderbia Albida (Gao) in the diet of broiler chicks. Bull. Anim. Health Prod. Afr. Kenya, 53: 61-67.