i. Ph.D. 2011
ii. M.Sc. 1995
iii. B.Sc. 1991

– Deputy Dean College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) from July 2, 2025 to July 1, 2027

– Head of Department (HOD), Biochemistry Department, FUNAAB 2017-2019

– Member, COLBIOS Research Ethics Committee, FUNAAB 2025 – Date

– External Examiner for Private and Public Universities 2021 – Date

– Promotion Assessor for Several Universities 2024 – Date

i. Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology (NISEB).

ii. Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)

iii. Society of Toxicology (SOT), USA

iv. Biochemical Society (BS), UK

i. Bioinformatics and Computational Molecular Biology Techniques: Organized by Biotechnology Centre, UNAAB. July 25th – August 1st, 2003.

ii. Workshop on “Writing Grant Winning Research Proposal”. Organized by Research and Development Centre (RESDEC), UNAAB at CENHURD, Computer Laboratory, Isale Igbein. 4th -6th January, 2006.

iii. Workshop on Ethics and Ethos of Teaching in the University, UNAAB. 9th – 10th April, 2008.

iv. 1st International Conference on Science and National Development, UNAAB. 25th 28th October, 2004.

v. 2nd International Conference on Science and National Development, UNAAB. 10th-13th October, 2006.

vi. 3rd International Conference on Science and National Development, UNAAB. 24th-27th November, 2008.

vii. 29th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Federal University of Technology, Akure. 6th – 9th December, 2009.

viii. 32nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. University of Calabar, Calabar.14th – 17th November, 2012.

ix. 2014-2020 Strategic Plan Workshop, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. 27th May, 2014.

x. 55th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo of Society of Toxicologists (SOT), New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 13th – 17th March, 2016.

xi. 52nd European Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX), Seville, Spain. 4th – 7th September, 2016.

xii. Workshop on “Grant-Winning Professors and Strategic Postgraduate Mentoring”. Organized by the Directorate of Grants Management, FUNAAB. 12th -13th July, 2016.

xiii. Maiden Bioscience Annual Conference, Organized by the College of Biosciences, FUNAAB. 15th – 17th August, 2017.

xiv. 57th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo of Society of Toxicologists (SOT), San Antonio, Texas, USA. 11th – 15th March, 2018.

xv. Researcher Academy Training Course on ‘How to review a manuscript’ by Elsevier on 26th April, 2020.

xvi. Staff Enrichment Workshop on Consolidating Efforts for Excellence in AUI, Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos. 19 – 21st October, 2020.

xvii. Publons Practical Peer Review Training Course by Publons Academy on 27th December, 2020.

xviii. 21st Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Society of Experimental Biology of Nigeria (NISEB), Mountain Top University, Km 12, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. 30th August – 2nd September, 2022.

xix. Seminars in Animal Care and Use research, Education and Testing (ACURET) 2nd Edition. 1st February, 2023.

xx. 3rd Bioscience Conference on Emerging Frontiers in Bioscience from Theory to Applications held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 12th -15th February, 2024

xxi. 4th Biennial Conference of the College of Biosciences, FUNAAB, Abeokuta, Nigeria 9 – 12th, March, 2026.

1.Ogunbodede, A.D., Akamo, A.J., Thomas, F.C., Talabi, O.A., Ugbaja, R.N., Akinloye, D.I., Emaleku, S.A., Sobowale, T.M., Ojo, O.P., Okere, D.U., Okesola, M.A. and Adebusuyi, T.A. 2026. Effects of Carbamazepine on liver markers of Epileptics in Ogun State, Nigeria. Western Journal of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 7(1):32-39. DOI:10.5281/zenodo.18746644.

2. Ugbaja, R.N., Adeyi, O.E., Oni, E.O., Ugwor, E.I., Ogunbemi, K., Akinloye, D.I., Akamo, A.J., Adeola, A.A., Adebiyi, V.A., Oladimeji, O.A. and Oyeyinka, T.O. 2026. Dietary chitosan mitigates hepatic and renal dysfunction in 1,2-dimethylhydrazine-induced colorectal cancer in Wistar rats. Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS) 12 (2e): 273-291. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v12i2e.23.

3. Awosanya, A., Eromosele, C. O., Lasisi , A. A. and Ugbaja, R. N. 2026. Potentials of Hura crepitans (Linn) and rubber seed oils for industrial applications. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria 51(2): 280-286. https://doi.org/10.4314/jcsn.v51i2.6

4. Ugwor, E.I., James, A.S., Oniyiku, R.T., Igbin, C.O., Ashaolu, S.O., Ubi-Abai, A.I., Babalola, O.E., Omotosho, M.D., Sanusi, H.A., Osikanlu, O.I., Ebozue, C.C. and Ugbaja, R.N. 2026. Metabolic profiling of crude and refined Hura crepitans L. seed oil in rats: Evidence for nutritional safety and functional tissue adaptation. South African Journal of Botany 189: 579-589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2025.12.025.

5. Olakuleyin, G. E., Ugbaja, R. N., Otolorin, A. O. and Olakuleyin, T. C. 2026. The health burden of incarceration: cardiovascular risk in a Nigerian prison population. International Journal of Prison Health (2024), Volume ahead -of-print No. Ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJ0PH-07-2025-0057.

6. Adetola, A.K., Ugbaja, R.N., Adeyi, O.E., Thomas, F. C., Adeyemo, J.C. and Oluwafemi, O.A. 2026. Comparative evaluation of plumbagin and sorafenib in NDEA-TAA-induced hepatocellular carcinoma: Effects oon hepatic function, redox homeostasis and histopathology. Drug Development Research 87: e70390. https://doi.org/10.1002/ddr.70390.

7. Akamo. A.J., Ojelabi, A.O., Somade, O.T., Kehinde, I.A.,Taiwo, A.M., Olagunju, B.A., Akinsanya, M.A., Adebisi, A.A., Adekunbi, T.S., Adenowo, A.F., Anifowose, F., Ajagun- Ogunley, O.M., Eteng, O.E., Akintunde, J.K. and Ugbaja, R.N. 2025. Hesperidoside abolishes dichlorvos-mediated neurotoxicity in rats by suppressing oxidative stress, acetylcholinesterase inhibition, and NF-κB-p65/p53/caspase-3-mediated apoptosis. Phytomedicine Plus 5(1): 100701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2024.100701.

8. Akamo, A.J., Ojelabi, A.O., Akamo, N.M., Opowoye, I.O., Olagunju, B.A., Somade, O.T., Eteng, O.E., Adebisi, A.A., Oguntona, T.S., Akinsanya, M.A., Adenowo, A.F., Oladele, T.E., Oladele b , Taiwo, A.M., Kehinde, I.A., Akintunde, J.K. and Ugbaja, R.N. 2025. Therapeutic potential of 2S-hesperidin against the hepatotoxic effects of dichlorvos in rats Food and Chemical Toxicology 196: 115231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2024.115231

9. Olusola, M.A., Ejeromedoghene, O., Kpomah, B., Obuotor, T.M., Ugbaja, R.N., Olatunji, E.D., Aremu, J.A., Idowu, M.A., Adewuyi, S., Amolegbe, S.A. and Akinremi, C.A. 2025. Antibacterial evaluation and molecular docking studies of azole modified curcumin metal complexes with toxicological and in silico analysis. Discover Chemistry 2:182. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44371-025-00259-z

10. Akintunde J.K., Akomolafe V.O., Ugbaja R.N., Olude A.M., Folayan A.D. (2025). Development of therapeutic supplement using roasted-cashew-nut to protect cerebral vasoconstriction injury triggered by mixture of petroleum hydrocarbons in the hypothalamus and hippocampus of rat model. Toxicology Reports. 14:101943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2025.10194?3

11. Akinhanmi, T.F., Babalola, A.A., Arogundade, L.A., James, A.S., Ugwor, E.I., Babayemi, D.O., Akinwunmi, F., Adeosun, T.A. and Ugbaja, R.N. (2024). Clerodendrum volubile and Vernonia amygdalina flavonoid fractions exhibit toxic metal chelation, microminerals, and thiol systems– augmenting potentials in arsenic exposed male rats. International Journal on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods and Novel Foods, 1, 537-550. Published by FSTA Sciences of Food &Health. Available online at https://doi.org/10.17470/NF-024-006.

12. Olanipekun, O.T., Akinloye, O.A., Ayanda, O.E., Ugbaja, R.N. and Afolabi, T.A. 2024. Immunomodulatory properties of Bambara groundnut condiment extract in diarrhoeal induced rats. Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry 20(4): 191-202. http://www.jspb.ru/

13. Akamo, A.J., Ojelabi, A.O., Akamo, N.M., Olagunju. B.A., Somade, O.T., Olasoju, M.I., Eteng, O.E., Akinsanya, M.A., Adebisi, A.A., Oguntona, T.S., Aderibigbe, Y.O., Taiwo, A. M., K ehinde, I.A.,Akintunde, J.K. and Ugbaja, R.N. 2024. Hesperetin-7-rutinoside mitigate erythroc yte dyslipidemia and oxidative stress induced by dichlorvos. Journal of Harzardous Materials Advances 16: 100495. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100495

14. Akamo, A.J., Ojelabi, A.O., Somade, O.T., Kehinde, I.A., Taiwo, A.M., Olagunju, B.A., Akinsa nya, M.A., Adebisi, A.A., Adekunbi, T.S., Adenowo, A.F., Anifowose, F., Ajagun-Ogunleye, O. M., Eteng, O.E., Akintunde, J.K. and Ugbaja, R.N. 2024 Hesperetin-7- O-rhamnoglucoside am eliorates dichlorvos-facilitated cardiotoxicity in rats by counteracting ionoregulatory, ion pumps, redox, and lipid homeostasis disruptions. Toxicology Reports 13: 101698. https://doi.org/10.10 16/j.toxrep.2024.101698.

15. Adeyi, O. E., Somade, O. T., Ugwor, E. I., Ajayi, B. O., Adeyi, A. O., Rahman, S. A., Adams, S. O., Ayanwale, M. O., Adediran, O. O., Ambali, G., Phillip, Y. P. Abass, D. O., Adebisi, Y. O., Okwori, K. A., Moses, D., Somoye, A. O., Ugbaja, R. N., Ademuyiwa, O. 2024. Syringic acid through reduction of inflammation, oxidative injury, and downregulation of NFκBIL6 pathway ameliorates HFDinduced pulmonary toxicity in male Wistar rats. Comparative Clinical Pathology https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-024-03601-6

16. Ugbaja, R.N., Ugwor, E.I., James, A.S., Ugbaja, V.C. and Ezenandu, E.O., 2024. Chapter 82: Neuroprotection induced by lycopene. In: de Oliveira, M.R. (ed.) Molecules in Neuroprotection and Neurotoxicity, 1639-1667). Published by Academic Press, Elsevier. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-23763-8.00045-2

17. Ugbaja, R. N., Onunkwor O. B., Ugwor, E. I., Ogungbemi, K, Adewole, A., Olowoyeye, M.A., Arowojolu, D., Adeleke, O.Y. & Ugbaja, V.C. (2023). Effect of chitosan on cardio-metabolic risk factors induced by high-fat diet in rats. Nutrition & Food Science, 53(3): 535-548. https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-02-2022-005

18. Ugwor, E.I., James, A.S., Thomas, F.C., Adeyi, E.O., Uzoka, U.H., Emmanuel, E.A. and Ugbaja, R.N., (2023). Lycopene alleviates ionic disturbances and anaemia by improving iron homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and ATPases activities in obese female rats. Obesity Medicine, 41, 100502. Published by Elsevier. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obmed.2023.100502

19. James, A.S., Ugbaja, R.N., Ugwor, E.I., Thomas, F.C., Akamo, A.J., Akinloye, D.I., Eteng, O.E., Salami, S.K., Emmanuel, E.A., and Ugbaja, V.C. (2023). Lycopene abolishes palmitate mediated myocardial inflammation in female Wistar rats via modulation of lipid metabolism, NF-κB signalling pathway, and augmenting the antioxidant systems. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 33(3), 671-681. Published by Elsevier. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.numecd.2022.11.026

20. Ugwor, E.I., James, A.S., Thomas, F.C., Adeyi, E.O., Uzoka, U.H., Emmanuel, E.A. and Ugbaja, R.N., (2023). Lycopene alleviates ionic disturbances and anaemia by improving iron homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and ATPases activities in obese female rats. Obesity Medicine, 41, 100502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obmed.2023.100502

21. James, A.S., Eteng, O.E., Dosumu, O.A., Moses, C.A., Ogbonna, C.U., Ugwor, E.I., and Ugbaja, R.N. (2023). Morin augmented myocardial eNOS/cGMP/PKG signaling pathway and abated oxidative and inflammo-apoptotic responses in DEP and BPS co-exposed male albino rats. Inflammation, 45, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10753-022-01720-2

22. Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N. and Idowu, O.M.O., 2023. Modulatory effects of Ficus exasperata (Vahl) aqueous leaf extract against alcohol-induced testicular testosterone and total thiol pool perturbations in Wistar rats. Comparative Clinical Pathology 2023. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-023-03444-7.

23. Akinloye, D.I. and Ugbaja, R.N. (2022). Potential nutritional benefits of Ficus exasperata Vahl leaf extract. Nutrire 47:6 (15 pages). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41110-022-00157-9

24. Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N., Adebiyi, A.A. and Idowu, O.M.O. (2022). Duration effects of alcohol graded concentrations on the extent of lipid peroxidation, testis 25morphology and sperm quality assessment in Wistar rats. To26xicology Reports 9: 1082-1091. https:27//doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.05.003

25. Ugwor, E.I., Ugbaja, R.N., James, A.S., Dosumu, O.A., Th31omas, F.C., Ezenandu, E.O. and Graham, R.E.(2022). Inhibition of fat accumulation, lipid dysmetabolism, cardiac inflammation, and improved NO signalling mediate the protective effects of lycopene against cardio-metabolic disorder in obese female rats. Nutrition Research 104: 140-153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2022.05.009.

26. Ugbaja, R., Onunkwor, B., Ugwor, E., Ogungbemi, K., Adewole, A., Olowoyeye, M., Arowojolu, D., Adeleke, O. and Ugbaja, V. (2022). Effect of chitosan on cardio-metabolic risk factors induced by high fat diet in rats. Nutrition and Food Science 53(3): 535-548. DOI 10.1108/NFS-02-2022-0056.

27. Ugwor, E.I., Dosumu, O.A., Eteng, O.E., Moses, C.A., Ogbonna, C.U., James, A.S., Adeleye, O.A., Ilavbarhe, M.E., Ajasa, F., Olawuyi, O. & Ugbaja, R.N. (2022). Morin attenuates neurobehavioural deficits, hippocampal oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in rats co-exposed to bisphenol S and diethyl phthalate. Brain Research 1794,148068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2022.148068

28. Ugwor, E.I., James, A.S., Amuzat, A.I., Ezenandu, E.O., Ugbaja, V.C. & Ugbaja, R.N. (2022). Network pharmacology-based elucidation of bioactive compounds in propolis and putative underlying mechanisms against type-2 diabetes mellitus. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine 5 (2022): 100183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prmcm.2022.100183

29. Ugbaja, R. N., Akinhanmi, T. F., Onunkwor, B.O., Ugwor, E. I., James, A. S., Babalola, A. A., and Ugbaja, V. C. (2022). Flavonoid-rich fractions of C. volubile and V. amygdalina alleviates arsenic-induced neurotoxicity by improving neurosignalling and antioxidant capacity in rats’ brain. Brain Disorders, 7, 100050. Published by Elsevier. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dscb.2022.100050

30 Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N., Akamo, A.J., Toriola, M.A., Adewale, A.O., Ugwor, E.I. and James, A.S. (2022). Effects of alcohol-graded concentrations on total thiols and some thiol utilizing enzymes. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 15(1), 202-209. Published by the Faculty of Bayero University. Available online at Science, https://doi.org/10.4314/bajopas.v15i1.29

31. Ugbaja, R.N., Akinhanmi, T. F., James, A.S., Ugwor, E. I., Babalola, A. A., Ezenandu, E. O., Ugbaja, V. C., Emmanuel, E. A. (2021). Flavonoid-rich fractions from Clerodendrum volubile and Vernonia amygdalina extenuates arsenic-invoked hepato-renal toxicity via augmentation of the antioxidant system in rats. Clinical Nutrition Open Science, 35: 12-25. Published by Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutos.2020.12.003.

32. Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N., Dosumu, O.A., Akamo, A.J., James, A.S. and Adeyemo, A.B., 2021. Restorative effects of aloe vera gel on alcohol induced hepato-nephrocellular dysfunction. Folia Veterinaria, 65(1): 1-8. Published by University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Slovak Republic https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2021-0001

33. Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N., Dosumu, O.A., Rahman, S.A., Ugwor, E.I., James, A.S., Oyesile, O.O. and Bada, M.B., (2021). A time course study on dose-response relationship between alcohol exposure and its effects on lipid profile and biomarkers of tissue damage. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 26: 1-8. Published by Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrep.2021.100927

34. Taiwo, O.A., Dosumu, O.A., Ugbaja, R.N., Rotimi, S.O., Owolabi, O.P., Ojo, O.A. (2021). Oral administration of marijuana produces alterations in serotonin 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3A gene (HTR3A) and electrolyte imbalances in brain of male Wistar rats. Molecular Biology Research Communications, 10(1): 5-11. Published by Shiraz University, Iran. DOI:10.22099/mbrc.2020.38601.1557.

35. Ugbaja, R.N., Fatokun, T.P., Akinloye, D.I., James A. S., Onabanjo O. O., and Akinloye O.A. (2021). Propolis ethanol extract abrogates hyperglycemia, lipotoxicity, and lowered hepatic poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase protein level in male albino rats. Journal of Diabetes Metabolic Disorders. Published Online by Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-021-0800-8.
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36. Akamo, A.J., Rotimi, S.O., Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N., Adeleye, O.A., Dosumu, O.A., Eteng, O.E., Amah, G., Obijieku, A. and Cole, O.E. (2021). Naringin prevents cyclophosphamine-induced hepatotoxicity in rats by attenuating oxidative stress, fibrosis, and inflammation. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 153: 112266. Published by Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2021.112266.

37. Dosumu, O.A., Owolabi, O.P., Ugbaja, R.N., Popoola, A., Rotimi, S.O., Taiwo, O.A. and Ojo, O.A. (2021). Administration of cannabis causes alterations in monoamine oxidase B and serotonin receptor 2c gene expressions in Wistar rats. Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis, 38(1): 35-46. Published by Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Serbia. DOI: 0.5937/afmnai38-28134

38. Ugbaja, R. N., Ugwor, E. I., D.I. Akinloye, V.O. Okereke, I.O. Meadows, C.A. Olayinka, and L.T. Sholaja (2021). Remedial effects of Aloe vera gel against diabetes-provoked disruptions in electrolytes homeostasis and ATPases activities in rats. Trace Elements and Electrolytes, 38(3): 114-123. Published by Dustri-Verlag Dr. Karl Feistle, Germany, https://www.dustri.com

39. Somade, O.T., Ugbaja, R.N., Idowu, M.A., Akinloye, O.A. (2021). Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract and ascorbate confer amelioration and protection against dimethylnitrosamine- induced renal toxicity and testicular abnormalities in rats. Toxicological Reports, 8: 1098-1108. Published by Elsevier. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.05.011

40. Ugbaja, R.N., Ogungbemi, k., James, A.S., Folorunsho, A.P., Abolade, S.O., Ajamikoko, S.O., Atayese, E.O. & Adedeji, O.V. (2021). Chitosan from crabs (Scylla serrate) represses hyperlipidemia-induced hepato-renal dysfunctions in rats: Modulation of CD43 and p53 expressions. Pathophysiology, 28: 224-237. Published by Switzerland. Available online at https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology28020015

41. Ugwor, E.I., James, A.S., Akamo, A.J., Akinloye, D.I., Ezenandu, E.O., Emmanuel, E.A. & Ugbaja, R.N. (2021). Lycopene alleviates western diet-induced alevations in anthropometrical indices of obesity, adipose lipids, and other nutritional parameters. International Journal of Nutritional Research (2021): 1-9. Published byAvailable online at https://doi.org/10.1024/0300-9831/1000719.

42. Akinloye, D.I., Sojinu, O.S., Ugbaja, R.N., Agemo, S., Akintubuwa, M.O. and Bolaji, T.J. (2021). Appraisal of Acalypha wilkesiana Godsefana mitigating efects against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced oxidative impairment in female wistar rat. Advances in Traditional Medicine (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13596-021-00588-1.

43. Ore, A., Akinloye, O.A., Adeogun, A.I., Ugbaja, R.N., Morifi, E., Makatini, M., Moepya, R. & Mbhele, T. (2021). Buchholzia coriacea seed (wonderful kolanut) alleviates insulin resistance, steatosis, inflammation and oxidative stress in high fat diet model of fatty liver disease. Journal of Food Biochemistry, e13836 Published by Wiley Online. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.13836

44. Ugbaja, R.N., Ugwor, E.I., Dosumu, O.A., James, A.S., Thomas, F.C., Ezenandu, E.O. & Kosoko, A.M. (2021). Lycopene abrogates obesity-provoked hyperactivity of neurosignalling enzymes, oxidative stress and hypothalamic inflammation in female wistar rats. Neurochemistry International 149: 105125. Published by Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105125

45. Ugbaja, R.N., James, A.S., Akamo, A.J., (2021). Lycopene suppresses palmitic acid –induced brain oxidative stress, hyperactivity of some neuro0signalling enzymes and inflammation in female wistar rats. Scientific Reports, 11: 15038. Published by Springer Nature. Available online at https://www.nature.com/scientificreports/ or https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021- 94518-5

46. Akamo, A.J., Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N., Adeleye, O.O., Dosumu, O.A., Eteng, O.E., Antiya, M.C., Amah, G., Ajayi, O.A. and Faseun, S.O. (2021). Naringin prevents cyclophosphamide-induced erythrocytotoxicity in rats by abrogating oxidative stress. Toxicology Reports 8: 1803-1813. Published by Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.10.011

47. Ugbaja, R.N., Simeon AO, Ugwor EI, Rotimi SO, Eromosele CO, Ademuyiwa O. (2021). Biochemical appraisal of the underutilized Hura crepitans seed oil: functional and inflammatory responses in albino rats. Grasas Aceites 73 (3), e476. https://doi.org/10.3989/gya.0445211

48. Eteng, O.E., Moses, C.A., Joe-Enobong, E., Akamo, A.J., Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N. and Akinloye, O.A. (2020). Protective effects of Curcuma longa rhizomes ethyl acetate extract against alcohol induced oxidative stress and nephrotoxicity in female Wistar rats. Biofarmasi Journal Natural Products and Biochemistry, 18(1): 5-12. DOI: 10.13057/biofar/f180102.

49. Somade, O.T., Akinloye, O.A., Ugbaja, R.N. and Idowu, M.A. (2020). Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract exhibits comparable ameliorative potentials with ascorbate in dimethylnitrosamine-induced bone marrow clastogenicity and hepatotoxicity. Clinical Nutrition Experimental 29: 36-48. Published by Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.3016/j.yclnex.2019.11.003

50. Eteng, O.E., Moses, C.A., Joe-Enobong, E., Akamo, A.J., Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N. and Akinloye, O.A. (2020). Antioxidant Effect of Curcuma longa on Some Heamatological Parameters in Alcohol Induced Toxicity in Female Rats. EC Pharmacology and Toxicology, 8(11): 32-43. https://www.ecronicon.com/ecpt/pdf/ECPT-08-00461.pdf

51. Akinloye, O. A., Alagbe, O. A., Ugbaja, R. N., & Omotainse, S. O. (2020). Evaluation of the modulatory effects of Piper guineense leaves and seeds on egg albumin-induced inflammation in experimental rat models. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 255, 112762. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2020.112762

52. Ore, A., Ugbaja, R.N., Adeogun, A.I. and Akinloye O.A. (2020). An albino mouse model of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease induced using high-fat liquid ‘Lieber-DeCarli’ diet: a preliminary investigation. Porto Biomedical Journal, 5:4(e071). http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/j.pbj.0000000000000071

53. Ugbaja, R.N., Okedairo, O.M., Oloyede, A.R., Ugwor, E.I., Akinloye, D.I., Ojo, O.P. & Ademuyiwa O. (2020). Probiotics consortium synergistically ameliorates aflatoxin B1- induced disruptions in lipid metabolism of female albino rats. Toxicon, 186: 109-119. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2020.08.007

54. Ugbaja, R.N., Enilolobo M.A., James, A.S., Akinhanmi, T.F., Akamo, A.J., Babayemi, D.O. & Ademuyiwa, O. (2020). Bioaccumulation of heavy metals, lipid profiles and antioxidant status of snails (Achatina achatina) around cement factory vicinities. Journal of Toxicology and Industrial Health, 36(11): 863-875. DOI:10.1177/0748233720954995

55. Ugbaja, R.N., Akinloye, D.I., James, A.S., Ugwor, E.I., Kareem, S.E., David, G., Abolade, S.O. & Oyebade, O.E. (2020). Crab derived dietary chitosan mollified hyperlipidemia-induced oxidative stress and histopathological derangements in male albino rats. Obesity Medicine, 20: 100300. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmed.2020.100300

56. Metibemu, D.S., Adeniran, O. Y., Akinsiku, E. O., Akinloye, O. A., Ugbaja, R. N., Akamo, A. J., Metibemu, A. O., Olusola, A. O. & Omotuyi, I. O. (2019): Homo sapien Ber-Abl-interacting scaffolds from Bryophyllum pinnatum and Cantharanthus roseus: Computational studies. NISEB Journal. 19(1): 47 – 54, Published by Society of Experimental Biology of Nigeria. https://www.ojs.klobexjournals.com/index.php/nisebj

57. Onunkwor, B. O., Babayemi, D. O., Ugbaja, R. N., Akamo, A. J., Bashorun, P. O., Awonubi, O. (2019): Sodium hypochlorite in water treatment: toxicity-induced oxidative stress in male Abino rats. Biokemistri 31 (1): 21-33. Published by Nigerian Society for experimental Biology, http://nisebpublications.org/index.php/BKM/article/view/132/91

58. Onunkwor, B. O., Akinpelu, T. O., Oladipupo, O. J., Ugbaja, R. N., Olaoye, O. J., Abdulraheem, I., Babayemi, D. O. (2019): Impact of Ogun River pollution on antioxidants and proximate composition of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 46(3): 163-184. Published by Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP), https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/article/view/194210 .

59. Ore, A., Ugbaja, R.N., Adeogun, A.I and Akinloye, O.A (2019): In vitro antioxidant activities of hydroethanolic extract of defatted wonderful kola (Buchholzia coriacea) seeds and its safety evaluation in murine models. European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety, 12(4), 17-29. https://doi.org/ 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430215

60. Ore, A., Ugbaja, R. N., Adeogun, A. I. & Akinloye, O. A. (2019): Hydroethanolic extract of Buchholzia coriacea seeds alleviates LPS induced liver injuryin rat via antioxidant and anti- inflammatory actions. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research. 8(2): 1-15. DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i230116.

61. Akinloye, D.I., Ugbaja, R.N. and Dosumu, O.A., (2019): Appraisal of the Antioxidative Potential of Aloe Barbadensis M. on Alcohol-Induced Oxidative Stress. Folia Veterinaria, 63(3): 34-46. Published by University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Slovak Republic https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2019-0025

62. Somade, O. T., Ugbaja, R. N., Alli, A. A., Odubote, O. T., Yusuf, T. S., & Busari, B. T. (2018): Diallyl disulfide, an organo-sulfur compound in garlic and onions attenuates trichloromethane-induced hepatic oxidative stress, activation of NFkB, and apoptosis in rats. Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism. 13: 10-19, Published by Elsevier, UK. Available online at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352385918300409?via%3Dihub

63. Olatona, F. A., Onabanjo, O. O., Ugbaja, R. N., Nnoaham, K. E. & Adelekan, D. A. (2018). Assessment of dietary pattern, nutritional status and metabolic risk factors on non- communicable diseases among university undergraduates in Lagos State. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. 37:21 – 29, Published by Biomed Central, UK. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-018-0152-2

64. Akinlabi, A. K., Falope, F. Y., Oladipo, G., Ilesanmi, N. Y., Oni, S., Ugbaja, R. N., Mosaku, A. M. & Diayi, V. N. (2018): Properties of vulcanizates compounded from modified natural rubber with egg shell. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 43 (3); 350 – 359, Published by the Chemical Society of Nigeria. Available online at https://journals.chemsociety.org.ng/

65. Faokunla, O., Akinloye, O.A., Ugbaja, R.N. and Adeogun, A.I. (2018). Testicular toxicity: ameliorative role of Jatropha gossypifolia leaves and alpha-lipoic acid in male rats. Biokemistri, 30 (2): 66–72. Published by Nigerian Society for experimental Biology, http://nisebpublications.org and http://www.bioline.org.br/bk

66. Afolabi, O.K., Wusu, A.D., Ugbaja R. and Fatoki, J.O. (2018). Aluminium phosphide- induced testicular toxicity through oxidative stress in Wistar rats: Ameliorative role of hesperidin. Toxicology Research and Application, 2:1-11. Published by SAGE. https://doi.org/10.1177/2397847318812794.

67. Ikanone, C. E. O., Akinloye, O. A., Ugbaja, R. N., Omotainse, S. O., Ajayi, O. L. & 1shopein, T. M. (2017): Effect of sub-acute exposure to bonny light crude oil on plasma biochemistry and liver histopathology of albino rat. Animal Research International. 14(1); 2652 – 2659, Published by Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Available online at https://www.ajol.info>index.php>ari

68. Ighodaro, O. M., Akinloye, O. A., Ugbaja, R. N. & Omotainse, S. O. (2017): Sapium ellipticum (Hochst.) Pax ethanol leaf extract maintains lipid homeostasis in streptozotocin- induced diabetic rats. Hindawi International Scholarly Research Notices. 11; 1-5, Article ID 6463139, Published by Hindawi Publishing Corporation, NY. Avilable online at https://www.hindawi.com>lournals>isrn. doi.org/10.1155/2017/6463139.

69. Dosumu, O. A., Ugbaja, R.N., Onunkwor, B.O., Ademuyiwa, O., Owolabi, O.P., Ojo, T.T. & Babarinsa, S.O. (2017): Treatment with vitamin C and metal chelators reverses lead induced DNA damage in liver and brain tissues of albino rats. BIOKEMISTRI. 29(1); 35-43, Published by Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology. Available online at http://www.bioline.org.br/bk.

70. Dosumu, O. A., Ugbaja, R. N., Popoola, A. R., Rotimi, S.O. & Owolabi, O.P. (2017): Administration of Cannabis extracts causes alteration in brain and plasma nitric oxide concentration in rats. BIOKEMISTRI. 29(1); 31-34, Published by Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology. Available online at http://www.bioline.org.br/bk.

71. Adeyemi, Y. A., Onabanjo, O. O.. Sanni, S. A., Ugbaja, R. N., Afolabi, D. O. & Oladoyinbo, C. A. (2017): Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among apparently healthy adults in Ogun state, Nigeria. Nutrition and Food Science. 47(6); 780-794, Published by Emerald Publishing Limited, United Kingdom. Available online at www.emeraldinsight.com/0034-6659.htm. Doi.org/10.1108/NFS-12-2016-0190.

72. Ugbaja, R. N., Olaniyan, T. O., Afolabi, O. K., Onunkwor, B. O., Dosumu, O. A., Akinhanmi, T. F., Tiamiyu, A. Y. & Aliyu-Banjo, N. O. (2017): Ionoregulatory disruption and acetylcholinesterase activity in aluminium toxicity: effects of vitamins C and E. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences. 32(2); 207-212, Published by the Physiological Society of Nigeria. Available online at https://www.ajol.info>index.php>njps

73. Akamo, A. J., Ugbaja, R. N., Onunkwor, O. B., Ademuyiwa, O., Ojo, D. A., Talabi, O. A., Erinle, C. A., Babayemi, D. O., Akinloye, D. I. & Balogun, E. A. (2017): Enhanced lipid profile in plasma and erytocytes of hypertensive type-2-diabetes mellitus subjects in south- western Nigeria. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Biochemistry. 10(2); 45-57, Bangladesh Society of Biochemistry. Available online at https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJMB.

74. Akamo, A. J., Ugbaja, R. N., Ademuyiwa, O., Akinloye, D. I., Somade, O. T., Ojo, D. A., Talabi, O. A., & Balogun, E. A. (2017):. Gender-related alterations in free fatty acids and enhanced oxidative stress in hypertension co-morbidly occurring with type-2-diabetes mellitus subjects. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Tecchnology. 16(2): 26 – 38, Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. Available online at https://journal.unaab.edu.ng>JNSET

75. Akinloye, D. I., Ugbaja, R. N., Sunmonu, T. O. & Balogun, E. A. (2017): Antioxidant activity of aqueous leaves extract of Jacobus coat (Acalyphe wilkesiana [Muell arg] in streptozotocin- induced female diabetic albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 32(2): 82 – 92. Published by Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). https://nsbmb.org

76. Somade, O. T., Ugbaja, R. N., Adeyi, O. E. & Ogunberu, D. M. (2016). Thyroid and reproductive hormones disruption as well as kallikrein-3 level in dimethyl nitrosamine-induced toxicity: Effects of ascorbate treatment in male wistar rats. Biochimie Open. 3; 40 – 46, Published by Elsevier for Société Franciase de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire (SFBBM), Europe. Available online at http://www.journals.elsevier.com/biochimie-open.

77. Ighodalo, O. M., Akinloye, O. A., Ugbaja, R. N. & Omotainse, S. O. (2016): Fractionation and identification of bioactive constituents from Sapium ellipticum (hochst) pax leaf extract. Animal Research International. 13(2); 2492 -2503, Published by Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Available online at https://www.ajol.info>index.php>ari

78. Ighodalo, O. M., Akinloye, O. A., Ugbaja, R. N., Omotainse, S. O. & Faokunla, O. (2016): FT-IR analysis of Sapium ellipticum (Hochst) pax ethanolic leaf extract and its inhibitory effects on pancreatic α-amylase and intestinal α-glucosidase activities in vitro. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 3; 343-349, Published by Elsevier, Europe. Available online at https://ees.journals.elsevier.com/ejbas.

79. Afolabi, O. K., Ugbaja, R. N., Arinola, A., Olorunnisola, O. S. & Adeleke, G. E. (2016): Catechin protects against dyslipidemia and nephrohepatotoxicity induced in rats exposed to arsenic. Jordan Journals of Biological Sciences. 9(3); 173 – 177, Published by Hashemite University, Jordan. JORDAN SCImago. Available online at www.jjbs.hu.edu.jo.

80. Ugbaja, R. N., Akinloye, D. I., Akamo, A. J., Ugwor, E. I., Ilesanmi, O. O., Tytler, O., Ogunbona, M. & Ademuyiwa, O. (2016): Ameliorative effects of Aloe vera extract on circulatory and tissue lipid profile status in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Biochemistry. 9(1); 11-26, Published by Bangladesh Society of Medical Biochemists, Bangladesh. Available online at https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJMB.

81. Afolabi, O. K., Fatoki, J. O., Ugbaja, R. N., Adekunle, A. S., Adedosu, O. T. & Ademuyiwa, O. (2015): Arsenic and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate interact to alter individual effects on some oxidative stress indices in rat. Asian Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 3(8); 24-30, Published by Aurangabad: Literati Scientific and Publishers Pvt. Ltd, India. Available online at www.literatipublishers.com

82. Rotimi, S. O., Ojo, D. A., Talabi, O. A., Ugbaja, R. N., Balogun, E. A. & Ademuyiwa, O. (2015): Amoxillin- and pefloxacin-induced cholesterogenesis and phospholipidosis in rat tissues. Lipids in Health and Disease. 14; 13-29, Published by BioMed Central, UK. Available online at www.lipidworld.com

83. Sunmonu, T. O., Ugbaja, R. N., Ogunlesi, O., Olafimihan, D., Shodeinde, T., Toriola, M. A., Akinloye, D. I. & Balogun, E. A. (2015): Effects of Strophanthus hispidus DC. (Apocynaceae) aqueous root extract on antioxidant status in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. BIOKEMISTRI. 27(2); 89-97, Published by Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology. Available online at http://www.bioline.org.br/bk.

84. Ugbaja, R. N., Olaniyan, T. O., Afolabi, O. K., Dosumu, O. A., Akinloye, D. I., Mufutau, A.O. & Nwa-John, O. P. (2015): Vitamins C and E attenuate lipid dystrophy in tissues of rats administered aluminium. BIOKEMISTRI. 27(2); 98-105, Published by Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology. Available online at http://www.bioline.org.br/bk.

85. Akamo, J. A., Ugbaja, R. N., Amah, G. H., Fabuluje, I., Edaferiemu, J. O., Lepzem, N. G. & Oyekale, K. O. (2015): The relationship between indices of hepatocellular injury and anthropometric measurements in some Babcock University Students, Ilisan, Ogun State, Nigeria. Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences. 2(3); 23-37, Published by Rede Brasileira de informacoes Biologicas-Rebebio, Brazil. Available online at http://revista.rebibio.net

86. Onunkwor, B. O., Ugbaja, R. N., Omoniyi, D. A. & Dosumu, O. A. (2015): The comparative role of ascorbic acid and chelators in reversing oxidative stress, hepatic and renal dysfunction in sub-acute lead poisoning. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology. 14(1); 86-99, Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. Available online at https://journal.unaab.edu.ng>JNSET

87. Ugbaja, R. N., Afolabi, O. K., Onunkwor, O. B., Akinloye, D. I., Ayanda, T. M., Oladejo, O. A., Sofowora, A. O., Falana, T. M. & Ajayi, M. O. (2015): Lipidomics of blood and organs of rats fed diets supplemented with different edible oils. Animal Research International. 12(2); 2189 – 2202, Published by Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Available online at https://www.ajol.info>index.php>ari

88. Ugbaja, R. N., Owoeye, F. D., Akinloye, O. A. & Dedeke, G. A. (2015): An evaluation of Sorghum Bicolor (Linn) Moench leaf extract in high fat diet-induced obese rats. Ife Journal of Science. 17 (3); 667-683, Published by Faculty of Science, OAU, Ife, Nigeria. Available online at https://www.ajol.info>index.php>ijs

89. Akinloye, O. A., Balogun, E. A., Idowu, O. M. O., Njoku, H. & Ugbaja, R. N. (2015): Biochemical, toxicological, and histological changes associated with the use of Croton zambesicus as anti-malarial decoction. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. 16(2); 199-215, Published by Akamai University, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. Available online at http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST.htm

90. Ademuyiwa, O., Ojo, D. A., Ugbaja, R. N. & Rotimi, S. O. (2012): Endogenous antioxidant defences in malaria comorbidly occurring with typhoid. Free Radicals and Antioxidants. 2(4); 6-11, Published by Medknow, India. Available online at www.phcogfirst.com/fra/current- issue.

91. Ademuyiwa, O., Ugbaja, R. N. & Rotimi, S. O. (2008): Plasma lipid profile, atherogenic and coronary risk indices in some residents of Abeokuta in south-western Nigeria. BIOKEMISTRI. 20(2); 85-91, Published by Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology, Available online at http://www.bioline.org.br/bk.

92. Ademuyiwa, O., Odusoga, O. L., Adebawo, O. O. & Ugbaja, R. N. (2007): Endogenous antioxidant defences in plasma and erythrocytes of pregnant women during different trimesters of pregnancy. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica. 86; 1175-1180, Published by Taylor and Francis, http://taylorandfrancisgroup.com

93. Ademuyiwa, O., Ugbaja, R. N., Rotimi, S. O., Abam, E., Okediran, B. S., Dosumu O. A. and Onunkwor, B. O. (2007): Erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase activity as a surrogate indicator of lead- induced neurotoxicity in occupational lead exposure in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 24; 183-188, Published by Elsevier, Europe. www.elsevier.com

94. Ademuyiwa, O., Ugbaja, R. N., Idumebor F. & Adebawo, O. (2005): Plasma lipids profiles and risk of cardiovascular disease in occupational lead exposure in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Lipids in Health and Disease. 4; 19-25, Published by BioMed Central, UK. www.lipidworld.com

95. Ademuyiwa, O., Ugbaja, R. N., Ojo, D. A., Owoigbe, A. O. & Adeokun, S. E. (2005): Reversal of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD) inhibition and reduction of erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels by vitamin C in occupational lead exposure in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 20; 404-411, Published by Elsevier, Europe. www.elsevier.com

96. Ugbaja, R. N. & Adeniyi, T. T. (2004): Effects of 2-week vitamin C supplementation in occupationally lead exposed artisans from a mechanic village in Abeokuta, Nigeria. ASSET Series B. 3(1); 31-41, Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. www.funaab.edu.ng

97. Ugbaja, R. N. & Magbagbeola, O. A. (2003): The effects of soybean (Glycine max. Merr.) condiment on food intake and some physiological parameters. ASSET Series B. 2 (1); 151- 158, Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. www.funaab.edu.ng