Biography

Dr. Damilola A. Omoboyowa is a senior lecturer and researcher at the Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. He lectures and supervises both undergraduate and postgraduate students and seeks collaboration with national and international scientist. His field of research is natural products and health (Phyto-medicine)/computational Biology, He has successfully supervised over 50 honours’ projects and 3 M.sc dissertation, Co-supervised 2 M.sc dissertation at Brandenburg University of Technology and Universitat Duisburg-Essen both in Germany, currently co-supervising 2 PhD thesis.

Dr. Omoboyowa has published 52 scientific articles in peer-reviewed Scopus index Journals, 28 of his publications are index in web of science and presented 5 scientific papers at national and international conferences. He reviewed manuscripts for Springer and Elsevier indexed scientific Journals. He holds a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Biochemistry with specialty in pharmacological Biochemistry from University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biochemistry from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. He won the ICCBS-TWAS postdoctoral fellowship to the International center for Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan in 2020.

Dr. Omoboyowa is currently holding visiting scientist position at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Regional Research Center; Taizhou, Jiangsu PR. China under the ICGEB-DIC-MOST International fellowship program. He was formerly on lecturer 1 cadre (Biochemistry) at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria. He is a member of Society for medicinal plants and natural product research, Germany; Society for Experimental Biology of Nigeria and Nigerian society for Biochemistry and molecular biology.

Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology

100%

Metabolism

62%

Cytochrome P450

90%

Meta Analysis

75%

Pharmaceutical Analysis

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Articles
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Selected Publications

Soniran, O.T., K.K. Ngele, C.O. Alisa, D.A. Omoboyowa and N.H. Agu, 2018. Histopathological studies on the effects of chloroform and methanolic extracts of Ilex kudingcha in Trypanosoma brucei infected albino wistar rats. Recent Adv. Biol. Med., 4: 51-63.
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Omoboyowa, D.A., F.O. Afolabi and T.C. Aribigbola, 2018. Pharmacological potential of methanol extract of Anacardium occidentale stem bark on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Biomed. Res. Therapy, 5: 2440-2454.
Aribigbola., T.C., C.O. Bewaji, A.A. Bello, O.Q. Alabi, O.K. Olanrewaju and D.A. Omoboyowa, 2018. Synergistic effects of calcium-protein energy malnutrition and methanolic extract of Plumbago zeylanica root on mitochondria permeability transition pore: An in vitro study. Recent Adv. Biol. Med., 4: 20-27.
Omoboyowa, D.A., O.F.C. Nwodo, P.E. Joshua and O.T. Soniran, 2017. Anti-malaria activity of bioassay-guided fractionation of the crude ethanol extract of Tithonia diversifolia leaves. Niger. J. Parasitol., 38: 198-204.
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Omoboyowa, D.A., A.O. Aja, I.C. Vining-Ogu and A.A. Alum, 2017. Anti-hyperglycemic activity of methanol seed extract of Dioclear reflexa in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Niger. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 32: 32-43.
Omoboyowa, D.A., A.O. Aja, F. Eluu and K.C. Ngobidi, 2017. Effects of methanol seed extract of Aframomum melegueta (alligator pepper) on wistar rats with 2,4-dinitrophenylhyrazine-induced hemolytic anemia. Recent Adv. Biol. Med., 3: 11-17.
Aja, A.O., D.A. Omoboyowa, U. Ibiam, D.O. Omodamiro, A.B. Tamunotonye and E.O. Orji, 2017. Knowledge and prevention of nosocomial infection among ward nurses at Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria. Recent Adv. Biol. Med., 3: 77-85.
Otuchristian, G., N.A. Obasi, A.D. Omoboyowa and P.O. Anele, 2016. Effect of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces on anaemia induced and normal wistar albino rats. Niger. J. Parasitol., 37: 45-50.
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Omoboyowa, D.A., X.C. Akalonu, U.B. Amadi and O.A. Aja, 2016. Protective effect of methanol seed extract of Citrullus lanatus on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in adult wistar rats. Global J. Pharmacol., 10: 60-67.
Omoboyowa, D.A., U.B. Amadi and O.A. Aja, 2016. Comparative evaluation of chemical profile of Chrysophyllum albidum seed cotyledon and leaf. J. Med. Plants Stud., 4: 203-207.
Omoboyowa, D.A., O.T. Soniran, A.O. Aja and F.O. Chukwu-Oko, 2016. In-vivo and in-vitro anti-trypanosomal activity of Tithonia diversifolia ethanol leaf extract on Typanosoma brucei brucei infected rats. Acta Parasitol. Globalis, 7: 87-93.
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Omoboyowa, D.A., E.C. Igara, G. OtuChristian and K.D. Olugu, 2016. Anti-diabetic activity of methanolic extract of seed cotyledon of Chrysophyllum albidum in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Biokemistri, 28: 88-95.
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Omoboyowa, D.A. and A.A. Ajayi, 2016. Effect of methanol extract of Citrulus lanatus seed on lipid profile and oxidative stress parameters of acetaminophen intoxicated rats. World J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 5: 2301-2312.
Omoboyowa, A.D., K.C. Ngobidi, O.T. Soniran, J.D. Garba and N.A. Otu, 2016. Hepatic response in Trypanosomia brucei brucei infected-rats treated with ethanol leaf extract of Tithonia diversifolia. Niger. J. Parasitol., 37: 70-77.
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Ngobidi, K.C., G.E. Igbokwe, G.J. Danladi, D.A. Omoboyowa and S.C. Adindu, 2016. Liver function status of chloroquine Sensitive plasmodium berghei Nk65 strain passaged mice treated with mathanolic extract of Moringa oleifera stem bark. Int. J. Res. Pharm. Biosci., 3: 14-23.
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Ngobidi, K.C., G.E. Igbokwe, A.O. Osigwe, D.A. Omoboyowa and G. Otuchristian, 2016. Antioxidants level of chloroquine sensitive Plasmodium berghei NK65 Strains passaged mice treated with crude methanolic extract of Moringa oleifera stem bark. Res. J. Chem. Environ. Sci., 4: 18-23.
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Ngobidi, K.C., G.E. Igbokwe, A.A. Ajayi, G. Otuchristian, D.A. Omoboyowa and S.C. Adindu, 2016. Hepato-protective effect of ethanol leaf extract of Bryophylum pinnatum on paracetamol induced hepatitis albino rats. Int. J. Res. Pharm. Biosci., 3: 58-64.
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Igara, C.E., D.A. Omoboyowa, A.A. Ahuchaogu, N.U. Orji and M.K. Ndukwe, 2016. Phytochemical and nutritional profile of Murraya koenigii (Linn) spreng leaf. J. Pharmacogn. Phytochem., 5: 7-9.
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Alex, O.D., O.A. Lawrence, I.C. Ephraim and G. Otuchristian, 2016. Phytochemical screening and haematological studies of Parquetina nigrescens ethanol and chloroform leaves extracts in normal albino rats. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 10: 164-169.
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Omoboyowa, D.A., O.F.C. Nwodo, P.E. Joshua and C.X. Akalonu, 2015. Effect of chloroform-ethanol extracts of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) kernel on electrolyte imbalance in castor oil-induced diarrhea rats. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 8: 1-6.
Omoboyowa, D.A., N.A. Obasi, G. Otuchristian, G.J. Danladi and M.U. Okon, 2015. Protective effect of methanol stem bark extract of Cocos nucifera on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in adult wistar rats. Int. J. Trop. Dis. Health, 11: 1-10.
Omoboyowa, D.A., G.J. Danladi, W.I. Egwurochi and U.U. Agwu, 2015. Anti-typhoid and hepatic response in Salmonella typhi infected rats treated with ethanol leaf extract of Tithonia diversifolia. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 5: 34-46.
Omoboyowa, D.A., G. Otuchristian, G.J. Danladi, C.E. Igara, K.C. Ngobidi, M.U. Okon and F.A. Agbo, 2015. Evaluation of chemical compositions of Citrulus lanatus seed and Cocos nucifera stem bark. Afr. J. Food Sci. Technol., 6: 75-83.
Ngobidi, K.C., G.E. Igbokwe, S. Okoro, D.A. Omoboyowa and S.C. Adindu, 2015. Selected phytochemicals and nutrients evaluation of methanolic extract of Moringa oliefera stem bark. Int. J. Agric. Biosci., 4: 98-101.
Omoboyowa, D.A., G. Otu-Christian, S.S. Ogundapo, K.C. Ngobidi and P.O. Anosike, 2014. Practical Guide for Introductory Biochemistry. J & J Glorious Press, Afikpo, Nigeria, Pages: 53.
Omoboyowa, D.A., G. Otu-Christian, B.N. Enemchukwu, S.S. Ogundapo, K.C. Ngobidi and P.O. Anosike, 2014. Laboratory Manual for Biochemistry Courses. J & J Glorious Press, Afikpo, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-978-942-389-7, Pages: 152.
Ogunneye, A.L., D.A. Omoboyowa, O.O. Banjoko and H.O. Adetomiwa, 2014. Effect of sub-chronic lamivudine-quinine co-administration on the liver of normal adult wistar rats. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 24: 345-350.
Ogunneye, A.L., D.A. Omoboyowa, A.L. Sonibare, A.J. Adebusuyi and T.P. Faniran, 2014. Hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic effects of petroleum fumes on petrol attendants in Ibadan, Nigeria. Niger. J. Basic Applied Sci., 21: 57-62.
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Ogundapo, S.S., J.C. Onuoha, C.N. Olekanma, A.B. Okon, O.T. Soniran, D.A. Omoboyowa and D.A. Okoro, 2014. Alteration in biochemical parameters of albino rats treated with aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces (Zobo) supplemented with commercial flavour additive. J. Nat. Prod., 7: 116-123.
Omoboyowa, D.A., O.F.C. Nwodo and P.E. Josuha, 2013. Anti-diarrhoeal activity of chloroform-ethanol extracts of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) kernel. J. Nat. Prod., 6: 109-117.
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Olaseinde, A.O., D.A. Omoboyowa, C.O. Okoronkwo and O.I. Adeyomoye, 2012. Screening for cyanide in selected food stuffs and its possible effects on the level of vitamin B complex in the food samples. J. Res. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 1: 137-142.
Ogunneye, A.L., G.O. Adewuyi, D.A. Omoboyowa and T.K. Saraye, 2012. Spectrophotometric determination of acetaminophen content of different brands of paracetamol tablets from South-West Nigeria. J. Res. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 1: 251-257.
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Adeyomoye, O.I., D.A. Omoboyowa and S. Adeyomoye, 2012. Gastrointestinal handling of glucose in rats treated with methanolic extract of Musa sapientum leaves. Int. J. Innov. Med. Sci., 2: 65-73.
Omoboyowa, D.A., P.E. Joshua and L.W.B. Olaniyan, 2011. Interaction of cytochrome P-450 Iso-enzyme inhibitor on nevirapine metabolism in the kidney. Int. J. Curr. Biochem. Pharm. Res., 1: 186-189.