Dr. David Adesanya Ofusori
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Dr. David Adesanya Ofusori

Senior Lecturer
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Anatomy and Cell Biology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Human Anatomy
62%
Morphology
90%
Histology
75%
Diabetes
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Ofusori, D.A., O.A. Komolafe, O.S. Adewole, B.E. Arayombo, D. Margolis and T. Naicker, 2016. Ultrastructural and immunohistochemical effects of aqueous leave extract of Xylopia aethiopica on the stomach in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Morphol., 34: 34-41.
  2. Ofusori, D.A., O.A. Komolafe, O.S. Adewole, A.A. Abiodun, A.O. Ayoka and J.B. Fakunle, 2016. Biochemical changes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats after treatment with ethanolic leaf extract of Croton zambesicus (Müll. Arg.). J. Int. Res. Med. Pharm. Sci., 9: 18-24.
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  3. Olayode, A.A., D.A. Ofusori, T.A.B. Ogunniyi and O.S. Saka, 2015. Histomorphological studies of the liver of plasmodium-infected albino mice after administration of aqueous leaf extract of Mangifera indica (Lin.). Anatomy, 9: 168-176.
  4. Komolafe, O.A., D.A. Ofusori, O.S. Adewole, E.M. Obuotor and J.B. Fakunle, 2015. Antioxidants status of STZ-induced diabetic rats treated with extract of Momordica charantia. Int. J. Scient. Res., 4: 19-23.
  5. Okunlola, A.I., C.K. Okunlola, C.O. Okani, O.S. Adewole and D.A. Ofusori et al., 2014. Histological studies on the retina and cerebellum of wistar rats treated with ArteetherTM. J. Morphol. Sci., 31: 28-32.
  6. Ofusori, D.A., O.A. Komolafe, O.S. Adewole, A.A. Abiodun, A.O. Ayoka and J.B. Fakunle, 2014. Antihyperglycemic and antioxidative effects of ethanolic leaf extract of C. zambesicus in Streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. J. Cell Mol. Biol., 12: 19-30.
  7. Komolafe, O.A., D.A. Ofusori, O.S. Adewole and J.B. Fakunle, 2014. Effects of Momordica charantia on serum lipid profile, serum protein levels and selected markers of cardiovascular damage in diabetic rats. Br. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 4: 429-442.
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  8. Ayoka, A.O., R.E. Okonji, D.A. Ofusori, O.A. Komolafe, K.D.S. Bamitale and J.B. Fakunle, 2014. Effect of Xylopia aethiopica, Fiscus mucuso and Anthocleista vogelli extracts on some biochemical parameters following ethanol-induced toxicity. Brit. J. Med. Med. Res., 4: 2705-2712.
  9. Komolafe, O.A., D.A. Ofusori, O.S. Adewole, S.A. Ajayi and O.M. Ijomone, 2013. Effects of four herbal plants on kidney histomorphology in STZ-induced diabetic Wistar rats. J. Cytol. Histol., 5: 210-214.
  10. Komolafe, O.A., D.A. Ofusori, O.S. Adewole, A.O. Ayoka and R. Bejide, 2013. Histological and histochemical studies of the aorta and pulmonary trunk in STZ-induced diabetic wistar rats treated with Momordica charantia. Int. J. Morphol., 31: 716-723.
  11. Komolafe, O.A., D.A. Ofusori, O.S. Adewole, A.O. Ayoka and A.O. Ayannuga, 2013. Histomorphometric studies of the aorta, pulmonary trunk and left ventricle of Stz-induced diabetic wistar rats treated with Momordica charantia extract. Diabetol. Croatica, 42: 23-31.
  12. Adeeyo, A.O., A.K. Adefule, D.A. Ofusori, A.A. Aderinola and E.A. Caxton-Martins, 2013. Antihyperglycemic effects of aqueous leaf extracts of mistletoe and Moringa oleifera in streptozotocin-induced diabetes wistar rats. Diabetol. Croatica, 42: 81-88.
  13. Ofusori, D.A., O.A. Komolafe, O.S. Adewole, E.M. Obuotor, J.B. Fakunle and A.O. Ayoka, 2012. Effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Croton zambesicus (Müll. Arg.) on lipid profile in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Diabetol Croat, 41: 69-76.
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  14. Ofusori, D.A., O.A. Komolafe, O.S. Adewole, A.A. Abiodun and A.O. Ayoka, 2012. Ethanolic leaf extract of Croton zambesicus inhibits gastric lesion in Streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. J. Pharm. Scient. Innovat., 1: 32-36.
  15. Ofusori, D.A., O.A. Komolafe and S.O. Adewole, 2012. Ethanolic leaf extract of croton zambesicus (MÜll. Arg.) improves gastric emptying capacity and gastric mucosa integrity in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Diabet. Res., 1: 58-67.
  16. Komolafe, O.A., D.A. Ofusori, O.S. Adewole, A.O. Ayoka and A.A. Abiodun, 2012. Momordica charantia protects against cardiac damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic wistar rats. J. Pharm. Scient. Innovat., 1: 32-36.
  17. Ofusori, D.A. and A.O. Adejuwon, 2011. Histopathological studies of acute and chronic effects of Calliandra portoricensis leaf extract on the stomach and pancreas of adult Swiss albino mice. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., 1: 182-185.
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  18. Nwangwu, S., D.A. Ofusori, S. Josiah, O.F. Amegor, H. Njoya and A.O. Oyaka, 2011. The effects of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Vernonia amygdalina on some vital organs in adult wistar rats. J. Cell Mol. Biol., 9: 75-82.
  19. Ajayi, S.A., D.A. Ofusori, G.B. Ojo, O.A. Ayoka, T.A. Abayomi and A.A. Tijani, 2011. The microstructural effects of aqueous extract of Garcinia kola (Linn) on the Hippocampus and cerebellum of malnourished mice. Asian Pacific J. Trop. Biomed., 1: 261-265.
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  20. Ojo, G., P.U. Nwoha, D. Ofusori, S. Ajayi and S. Odukoya et al., 2010. Microanatomical effects of ethanolic extract of Cola nitida on the stomach mucosa of adult Wistar rats. Afr. J. Trad. Complement. Alternat. Med., 7: 47-52.
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  21. Ofusori, D.A., B.A. Falana, A.E. Ofusori and E.A. Caxton-Martins, 2010. Regenerative potential of aqueous extract of neem Azadirachta indica on the stomach and ileum following ethanol-induced mucosa lesion in adult Wistar rats. Gastroenterol. Res., 3: 86-90.
  22. Ofusori, D.A., C.U. Okwuonu, R.A. Ude and O.A. Adesanya, 2009. Dextrocardia and Situs inversus totalis in a Nigerian cadaver: A case report of rare anomaly. Int. J. Morphol., 27: 837-840.
  23. Nwangwu, S., F. Adeyekun, S.E. Uhunmwangho, M. Madu, D. Ofusori, U. Nwangwu, H. Njoya and J.S. Josiah, 2009. Haemolytic effects and changes in serum enzymes in normal rats exposed to halofantrine hydrochloride overdose. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 3: 556-559.
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  24. Njoya, H.K., D.A. Ofusori, S.C. Nwangwu, O.F. Amegor, A.J. Akinyeye and T.A. Abayom 2009. Mixture of Kerosene and Xylene: A contribution to clearing agents. Int. J. Morphol., 27: 211-218.
  25. Njoya, H.K., D.A. Ofusori, S.C. Nwangwu, O.F. Amegor, A.J. Akinyeye and T.A. Abayomi, 2009. Histopathological effect of exposure of Formaldehyde vapour on the trachea and lung of adult wistar rats. Int. J. Integrative Biol., 7: 160-165.
  26. Nioya, H.K., D.A. Ofusori, S.C. Nwangwn, O.F. Amegor, A.J. Akinyeye and T.A. Abayomi, 2009. Histopathological effect of exposure of formaldehyde vapour on the trachea and lung of adult wister rats. Int. J. Integr. Biol., 7: 160-165.
  27. Ajibade, A.J., O.A. Adeeyo, D.A. Ofusori, T.K. Adenowo, O.O. Ishola, E.A. Ashamu and S.C. Nwangwu, 2009. Microstructural observations on the nissl substances in the cerebellar cortex of adult wistar rats following quinine administration. Trop. J. Pharm. Res., 8: 105-109.
  28. Ajibade, A.J. O.A. Adeeyo, D.A. Olusori, T.K. Adenowo, O.O. Ishola, E.A. Ashamu and S.C. Nwangwu, 2009. Microstructural observations on nissl substances in the cerebellar cortex of adult Wistar rats following quinine administration. Trop. J. Pharm. Res., 8: 105-109.
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  29. Ofusori, D.A. and E.A. Caxton-Martins, 2008. A comparative histomorphometric study of the stomach of Rat (Rattus norvegicus), Bat (Eidolon helvum) and Pangolin (Manis tricuspis) in relation to diet. Int. J. Morphol., 26: 669-674.
  30. Ofusori, D., E. Caxton-Martins, S. Keji, P. Oluwayinka, T. Abayomi and S. Ajayi, 2008. The microarchitectural adaptations in the stomach of African tree pangolin Manis tricuspis. Int. J. Morphol., 26: 701-707.
  31. Ofusori, D. A., E.A. Caxton-Martins, S.T. Keji, P. Oluwayinka, T. Abayomi, S. Ajayi and T. Abayomi, 2008. Microarchitectural adaptations in the stomach of African tree pangolin (Manis tricuspis). Int. J. Morphol., 26: 701-705.
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  32. Ajeigbe, K.O., E.O. Nwobodo, T.O. Oyesola, D.A. Ofusori and S.B. Olaleye, 2008. Chloroquine phosphate potentiates indomethacin and HCl/Ethanol-induced gastric mucosa injury in rats. Int. J. Pharmacol., 4: 482-486.
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  33. Polycarp, N.U., Gideo, O.B., A.A. Sunday, A.O. David, P.O. Oladele, A.O. Samson and A.F. Benedict, 2007. Garcinia kola diet provides slight protection to mice hippocampal neurons against neurotoxins. J. Environ. Neurosci. Biomed., 1 : 125-136.
  34. Ofusori, D.A., A.E. Adelakun, S.A. Jimoh, A.O. Komolafe, B.A. Falana and T.A. Abayomi, 2007. Teratogenic effect of isotretinoin on the morphology and palate development in rat fetuses. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 6: 2639-2644.
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