Dr. Sylvester Ogbonna Ogbodo
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Dr. Sylvester Ogbonna Ogbodo

Lecturer
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Professional Diploma in Education in Education from Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Biochemistry
62%
Pathology
90%
Enzyme Biochemistry
75%
Anaemia
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
2
Chapters
1
Articles
57
Abstracts
4

Selected Publications

  1. Eze, R., E.I. Obeagu, A. Nwakulite, C.C.N. Vincent and S.O. Ogbodo et al., 2021. Frequency of haemoglobin genotype variants, ABO and Rh ‘D’ antigen among madonna undergraduates of Aouth East Origin, Nigeria. J. Pharm. Res. Int., 33: 149-157.
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  2. S.O. Ogbodo, B.H. Tilako, I.N. Okonkwo, I.L. Shuneba, O. Enyinna, S. Odoma and E.N. Shu, 2020. Nephrotoxicity effect in inhabitants of a lead-zinc mining community, ebonyi state, nigeria. J. Biol. Sci., 20: 80-87.
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  3. H, T.B., O.S. O, O.I. N, N.I. N and S.I. L et al., 2020. Distribution and interactions of priority heavy metals with some antioxidant micronutrients in inhabitants of a lead-zinc mining community of ebonyi state, Nigeria. Adv. Toxicol. Toxic Effects, 4: 11-17.
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  4. Shu, E.N., F.C. Otuu, I. Maduka, B.H. Tilako, A.O. Nwadinigwe, O. Ogbodo and N. Obi-Ezeani, 2019. Public health implications of continuous ethnomedical use of some plant species encounterd in enyigba lead-zinc mining community of Ebonyi state, Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 13: 62-68.
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  5. Ozokono, P.C., S.A. Ufele, S.O. Ogbodo and T.C. Nnebedum, 2019. Critical review on polycythaemia vera. Int. J. Basic Applied Innovat. Res., 8: 38-46.
  6. Otuu, F.C., C.N. Okwuosa, I.C. Maduka, S.O. Ogbodo, I.L. Shuneba, H.A. Nkechi and E.N. Shu, 2019. Indoor air quality, cell features and lifestyle characteristics: implications on the prevalence of some respiratory tract diseases and symptoms among inmates of Enugu Prison, Nigeria. Adv. Clin. Toxicol., 4: 1-8.
  7. Ogbodo, S.O., A.N.C. Okaka, U.I. Nwagha and E.I. Nwobodo, 2019. Parity-dependent changes in serum levels of some antioxidant micronutrients in rural areas of Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Biomed. Res., Vol. 10. 10.7439/ijbr.v10i5.5098.
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  8. Ogbodo, S.O., C.B. Eke, E.I. Nwobodo, E.F. Chukwurah and V.O. Agama, 2018. Oxidative modification of lipids and lipoproteins in steady state sickle cell anemic patients from South-Eastern Nigeria. Am. J. Pediatr., 4: 84-88.
  9. Ogbodo, S.O., A.N.C. Okaka, U.I. Nwagha and E.I. Nwobodo, 2018. Effects of gestational age on serum levels of some antioxidant micronutrients in rural areas of South-Eastern Nigeria. Am. J. Med. Med. Sci., 8: 71-78.
  10. Nwobodo, E.I., D.C. Nwosu, S.O. Ogbodo, F.O. Ugwuene and A.C. Ihim et al., 2018. Effects of azadirachta indica leaf aqeous extract on the antioxidant enzymes in paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in wistar rats. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 12: 1-10.
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  11. Felix, C.E., O.S. Ogbonna and C.F. Chinedum, 2018. Serum Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM and IgA) in Nigerian women with breast cancer. Open J. Immunol., 8: 81-95.
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  12. Eke, C.B., S.O. Ogbodo, N.B. Onyire, U.V. Muoneke and M.O. Ukoha et al., 2018. Association of body mass index and serum lipid profile among adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria. Anna. Med. Health Sci. Res., 8: 404-410.
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  13. Ogbodo, S.O. and E.F. Chukwurah, 2017. Post-Transfusion infections in south-eastern nigeria: Co-infection of HIV/HCV among blood donors in Abakaliki Urban. J. Exp. Res., 5: 1-6.
  14. Nwobodo, E.I., D.C. Nwosu, S.O. Ogbodo, F.U. Ugwuene, A.C. Ihim, J.K. Nnodim and O. Ani, 2017. Evaluation of the effects of Azadirachta Indica leaf aqueous extract on liver enzymes of paracetamol - induced oxidative stress in wistar rats. J. Biol. Chem. Res., 31: 470-478.
  15. Ogbodo, S.O., O.P. Isiofia and B.A. Uzodinma, 2016. Co-existence and seroprevalence of brucellosis in a malaria-endemic metropolis of South-eastern Nigeria. J. Exp. Res., 4: 68-73.
  16. Ogbodo, S.O., A.N.C. Okaka, U.I. Nwagha and E.F. Chukwurah, 2016. Immune response and parasite virulence in malaria parasitemic pregnant women may depend on the antioxidant vitamins levels. J. Dis. Global Health, 7: 78-85.
  17. Ogbodo, S.O., A.N.C. Okaka and U.I. Nwagha, 2016. Antioxidant vitamins levels in malaria parasitemic pregnant women may influence the virulence of the parasites: re-appraising supplementations in malaria-endemic areas. J. Exp. Res., 4: 1-8.
  18. Eke, C.B., S.O. Ogbodo, O.M. Ukoha, V.U. Muoneke, R.C. Ibekwe and A.M. Ikefuna, 2016. Seroprevalence and correlates of hepatitis c virus infection in secondary school children in enugu, Nigeria. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 6: 156-161.
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  19. Chukwurah, E.F., F.E. Emele, F.E. Iyare, C.G. Nwigwe and S.O. Ogbodo, 2016. Evaluation of circulating immune complexes in patients with malignant and pre-malignant disease conditions of the breast in South-Eastern Nigeria. J. Dis. Global Health, 5: 211-217.
  20. Okafor, C.S., C.K. Ifezulike, O. Agulefo and S.O. Ogbodo, 2015. Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of the Ethanolic Extract of Watermelon Peels. Int. J. Dev. Res., 5: 4686-4688.
  21. Ogbodo, S.O., E.F. Chukwurah, C.B. Eke and M.E. Oti, 2015. Prevalence of hepatitis b and c among hiv-positive patients in south-eastern Nigeria: Advocating for simultaneous screening for these viral infections. J. Dis. Global Health, 4: 159-165.
  22. Eke, C.B., S.O. Ogbodo, O.M. Ukoha, R.C. Ibekwe, I.N. Asinobi, A.N. Ikefuna and B.C. Ibe, 2015. Seroprevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis B Virus infection among adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria. J. Trop. Pediatr., 61: 407-413.
  23. Ogbodo, S.O., A.N.C. Okaka, U.I. Nwagha, F.E. Ejezie, and C.S. Okafor, 2014. Oxidative stress in symptomatic malaria parasitemic pregnant women from malaria endemic area of Nigerian. Am. J. Med. Med. Sci., 4: 168-174.
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  24. Ogbodo, S.O., A.N.C. Okaka, U.I. Nwagha and F.E. Ejezie, 2014. Free radicals and antioxidants status in pregnancy: Need for pre-and early pregnancy assessment. Am. J. Med. Med. Scis., 4: 230-235.
  25. Ogbodo, S.O., A.N. Okaka and U.I. Nwagha, 2014. Parity may determine levels of some antioxidant minerals in pregnancy: An experience from rural south‑eastern Nigeria. J. Basic Clin. Reprod. Sci., 3: 27-31.
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  26. Sylvester, O., O. Antoinette and N. Uchenna, 2013. Anti-infective antioxidant minerals levels in uncomplicated pregnancy in some rural communities of South East Nigeria. J. Med. Nutr. Nutraceut., 2: 52-57.
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  27. Okafor, C.S., A. Igbokwe and S.O. Ogbodo, 2013. Alcohol content of herbal preparations sold in Awka metropolis, Nigeria. Res. J. Sci. Manage., 2: 19-21.
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  28. Ogbodo, S.O., M.E. Oti, A.C. Okeke and C.S. Okafor, 2013. Pneumoconiosis among quarry workers in a metropolitan town in Southeastern Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Sci., 3: 1437-1445.
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  29. Nwagha, U.I., E.E. Iyare, S.O. Ogbodo, P.U. Agu and T.H. Olubobokun et al., 2013. Parity-related changes in body weight may influence the zinc and copper status of urban pregnant women: A report from south eastern Nigeria. J. Basic Clin. Reprod. Sci., 2: 32-37.
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  30. Ogbodo, S.O., U.I. Nwagha, E.F. Chukwurah and C.S. Okafor, 2012. Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in malaria-endemic rural areas: Outcomes and areas of improvement. J. Med. Med. Sci., 3: 819-824.
  31. Ogbodo, S.O., U.I. Nwagha, A. Okaka, A.C. Okeke, F.E. Chukwurah and P.O. Ezeonu, 2012. Low levels of some nutritional parameters of pregnant women in a rural community of South East Nigeria: Implications for the attainment of the millennium developmental goal. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 2: 49-55.
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  32. Nwagha, U.I., E.E. Iyare, F.E. Ejezie, S.O. Ogbodo and C.C. Dim et al., 2012. Parity related changes in obesity and some antioxidant vitamins in non-pregnant women of south-eastern Nigeria. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 15: 380-384.
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  33. Okafor, C.S., F.C. Ezeonu and S.O. Ogbodo, 2011. The effect of potassium bromated on the vitamin a and iron contents of wheat and dough. BioChem. Indian J., 5: 245-248.
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  34. Ogbodo, S.O., A.C. Okeke, C.D.C. Ugwuoru and E.F. Chukwurah, 2011. Possible alternatives to reduce antibiotics resistance. Life Sci. Med. Res., .
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  35. Nwagha, U.I., T.C. Okeke, T.U. Nwagha, F.E. Ejezie, S.O. Ogbodo, C.C. Dim and B.U. Anyaehie, 2011. Asymptomatic malaria parasitemia does not induce additional oxidative stress in pregnant women of South East Nigeria. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Med., 4: 229-233.
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  36. Nwagha, U.I., S.O. Ogbodo, E.E. Nwogu-Ikojo, D.M. Ibegbu, F.E. Ejezie, T.U. Nwagha and C.C. Dim, 2011. Copper and selenium status of healthy pregnant women in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 14: 409-413.
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  37. Ogbodo, S.O., A.C. Okeke, H.A. Obu, E.N. Shu and E.F. Chukwurah, 2010. Nutritional status of parasitemic children from malaria endemic rural communities in Eastern Nigeria. Curr. Pediatr. Res., 14: 131-135.
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  38. Ogbodo, S.O., U.I. Nwagha, A.N.C. Okaka, S.C. Ogenyi, R.O. Okoko and T.U. Nwagha, 2009. Malaria parasitaemia among pregnant women in a rural community of eastern Nigeria; Need for combined measures. Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 24: 95-100.
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  39. Ogbodo, S.O., S.C. Ogenyi and M.E. Oti, 2009. Leptin: A potent substance to combat diabetes mellitus. Pharmacologyonline, 2: 336-340.
  40. Ogbodo, S.O., O. Ogah, H.A. Obu, E.N. Shu and C. Afiukwa, 2008. Lipid and lipoprotein levels in children with malaria parasitaemia. Curr. Pediatric Res., 12: 13-17.
  41. Shu, E.N., S.O. Muko, S.O. Ogbodo, I.C. Maduka and M.N. Ezeunala, 2007. Detection of quinolones on thin layer chromatographic plates using sigma- and pi-acceptors in 1,4-dioxane. Biomed. Res., 18: 135-138.
  42. Ogbodo, S.O., E.F. Chukwurah, I.L. Okoro and A.C. Okeke, 2007. Platelet number and functions in diabetic patients. Pharmacologyonline, 2: 300-306.
  43. Ugwuoru, C.D.C., S.O. Ogbodo and C.J. Uneke, 2006. Prevalence of HIV infection among prospecting couples attending premarital clinic in Enugu, Nigeria. J. Health Visual Sci., 8: 15-18.
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  44. Okeke, A.C., S.O. Ogbodo, M. Omabe and S. Uzoaru, 2006. Sickle cell anemia: A traditional medicine option. J. Biomed. Sci. Afr., 5: 11-13.
  45. Okeke, A.C., B. Sheridan, S.O. Ogbodo, M. Omabe, O. Chukwu, E. Chukwurah and S. Uzoaru, 2006. Assessment of erythropoietin status of kidney transplant patients. J. Biomed. Sci. Afr., 5: 30-32.
  46. Ogbodo, S.O., E.N. Shu and A.C. Okeke, 2006. Vitamin antioxidants may prevent drug-induced haemolysis of G6PD-deficient erythrocytes. Pharmacologyonline, 1: 90-99.
  47. Ogbodo, S.O. and J.K. Emeh, 2006. Salvage pathway enzymes as chemotherapeutic target for treatment of onchocerciasis II: Purification of adenosine aminohydrolase. Niger. Biomed. Sci. J., 2: 15-19.
  48. Ogbodo, S.O. and J.K. Emeh, 2006. Salvage pathway enzymes as chemotherapeutic target for treat-ment of onchocerciasis. I. Adenosine aminohydrolase. Biomed. Res., 17: 189-192.
  49. Shu, E.N. and S.O. Ogbodo, 2005. Role of ascorbic acid in the prevention of iron-deficiency anaemia. Biomed. Res., 16: 40-44.
  50. Ogbodo, S.O., E.F. Chukwurah, K.J. Nneji and A.C. Okeke, 2005. Seroprevalence of HIV among surgical patients in an eastern state of Nigeria. Niger. Biomed. Sci. J., 1: 45-47.
  51. Chukwurah, E.F., S.O. Ogbodo and G.O. Obi, 2005. Seroprevalence of hepatitis c virus (HCV) infection among blood donors in a south-eastern state of Nigeria. Biomed. Res., 16: 133-135.
  52. Ogbodo, S.O., E.N. Shu, I.N. Okonkwo and J.K. Emeh, 2004. Activities of adenosine Triphosphatases (ATPases) in Sperm Cells: Implications for narrowing down treatment for Astheno. Kawata, Masato Kaku. Tadashi Fujita Kazuo Tanne, 15: 44-47.
  53. Shu, E.N., S.O. Ogbodo, E. Ibekwe and P.O. Okonkwo, 1998. Nutritional status of onchocerciasis patients: An investigation of iron deficiency anaemia. Orient J. Med., 10: 1-4.
  54. Shu, E.N., P.O. Okonkwo and S.O. Ogbodo, 1997. An improved dosing schedule of ivermectin as a filaricidal agent against onchocerciasis. Acta Trop., 68: 269-275.
  55. Ogbodo, S.O. and E.J. Okonkwo, 1996. Alkaline phosphatase isoenzyme pattern in sickle cell anaemia. J. Med. Lab. Sci., 5: 105-107.