Dr. Ejeatuluchukwu-Alo Obi
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Dr. Ejeatuluchukwu-Alo Obi

Lecturer
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Abia State University, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Ejeatuluchukwu-Alo Obi is currently working as Coordinator of Postgraduate studies at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi-Campus, Nigeria, Adjunct Lecturer in Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, CHS, NAU, Nnewi and Part-time Lecturer in National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). He has completed his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Abia State University, Nigeria. He is professional member of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Nigeria Society for Immunology, Biochemical Society of Nigeria, Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology [FADIB], West African Society for Pharmacology, African Society for Toxicological Sciences, American Biographical Institute, and Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. His main area of research interest focuses on Heavy Metal Contamination of Herbal Supplements, Pharmacokinetics of Various Drugs, Environmental Toxicology, Metallotoxicology, Reproductive Toxicology, Potential Medicinal Application of extracts from Bambo Plants, and use of Bambo as a Phytoremediation tool. He also attended number of workshops and conferences. He has published 50 research articles in journals as well as 18 conferences abstract contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Environmental Toxicology
62%
Reproductive Toxicology
90%
Metallotoxicology
75%
Heavy Metals
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
48
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Uwaifo, F., E. Obi, A. Ngokere, M.F. Olaniyan, B.H. Oladeinde and A. Mudiaga, 2018. Histological and biochemical changes induced by ethanolic leaf extract of Moringa oleifera in the heart and kidneys of adult wistar rats. Imam J. Applied Sci., 3: 59-62.
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  2. Unaeze, B.C., C.E. Ilo, C. Egwuatu, I. Orabueze and E. Obi, 2017. Anti-diarrhoeal effects of three Nigerian medicinal plant extracts on E. coli-induced diarrhea. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 11: 414-419.
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  3. Obi, E., M.O. Ifeanyichukwu, C. Ilo Elochukwu and A.F. Anyiam, 2017. Toxicological and Biochemical profile of gasoline station workers in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Toxicol. Digest, 1: 23-27.
  4. Ezeani, M.C., C.C. Onyenekwe, S.C. Meludu, G.U. Chianakwana and D.C. Anyiam et al., 2017. Analysis of circulating immune complexes and detection of microbial antigenic components in breast Tumours in Anambra State Nigeria. Cancer Res. J., 5: 1-8.
  5. Okam, P.C., C.F. Okam, E. Obi and P.C. Unekwe, 2016. Effect of sub-chronic admnistration of mascum herbal pride on sperm quality of male albino rats. Br. J. Pharm. Res., 11: 1-5.
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  6. Enendu, A.C., P.C. Unekwe, C.O. Esimone, E. Obi and K.C. Chilaka, 2016. Protective effect of phenylalanine and glycine on chloramphenicol-induced bone marrow toxicity in albino rats infected with Klebsiella Pneumoniae. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 10: 369-383.
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  7. Okeke, C.O., G.I. Amilo, M.O. Ifeanyichukwu, E.O. Obi, A.C. Ihim, A.C. Okeke and N.C. Ibeh, 2015. Changes in some red cell enzymes, coagulation and white cell parameters in relation to CD4 count values in HIV subjects. Int. J. Health Sci. Res., 5: 49-58.
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  8. Okeke, C.O., G.I. Amilo, M.O. Ifeanyichukwu, E.O. Obi and A.C. Ihim et al., 2015. Changes in some red cell enzymes, coagulation and white cell parameters in relation to CD4 count values in HIV subjects. Int. J. Health Sci. Res., 5: 49-58.
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  9. Obi, E., C. Okafor, A. Igwebe, J. Ebenebe and O.J. Afonne et al., 2015. Elevated prenatal methylmercury exposure in Nigeria: Evidence from maternal and cord blood. Chemosphere, 119: 485-489.
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  10. Nnodim, J., I.I. Etim, O.M. Arunsi, E.F. Chidi, E. Obi and A. Nwakanma, 2015. Immunoglobulin expressions in patients with homozygous sickle cell disease. J. Krishna Inst. Med. Sci., 4: 104-109.
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  11. Obi, E., O.E. Orisakwe, C. Okafor, A. Igwebe and J. Ebenebe et al., 2014. Towards prenatal biomonitoring in eastern Nigeria: Assessing lead levels and anthropometric parameters of newborns. J. UOEH, 36: 159-170.
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  12. Ngokere, A.A., J.O. Okoye, E. Obi, S.N. Ibekailo, J.C. Awalu and I. Audu, 2014. Anti-spermatogenic and estrogenic effects of Escravos crude oil in Chinchilla rabbits. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 8: 1969-1975.
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  13. Igwilo, I.O., F.C. Ezeonu, J.O. Ezekwesili-Ofili, S.N. Igwilo, C.I. Nsofor, M.S. Abdulsalami and E. Obi, 2014. Anti-nutritional factors in the roots of a local cultivar of Moringa oleifera (Lam). Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 17: 114-117.
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  14. Nduka, J.K., C. Anyakora, E. Obi, F.O. Obumselu, T.E. Ezenwa and L.C. Ngozi-Olehi, 2013. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and inorganic chemical contaminants at refuse dumpsites in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria: A public health implication. J. Sci. Res. Repts, 2: 173-189.
  15. Ejeatuluchukwu, O., A.P. Ugochukwu and O.E. Orisakwe, 2013. Effect of B-success herbal supplement on the accessory sex organs of male albino rats. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 6: 2026-2033.
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  16. Ezejiofor, T.I.N., C.I. Duru, A.E. Asagbra, A.N. Ezejiofor, O.E. Orisakwe, J.O. Afonne and E. Obi, 2012. Waste to wealth: Production of oxytetracycline using streptomyces species from household kitchen wastes of agricultural produce. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 10115-10124.
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  17. Obi, E., O.J. Afonne and E.O. Orish, 2011. Testicular toxicity of b-success herbal supplement in male albino rats. Int. Res. Pharmacy Pharm., 1: 221-227.
  18. Ejeatuluchukwu, O. and O.E. Orisakwe, 2011. Effect of sub-chronic administration of uand dee sweet bitter herbal supplement on the accessory sex organs of male wistar rats. World Applied Sci. J., 15: 973-977.
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  19. Nriagu, J., M. Afeiche, T. Arowolo, G. Ana and M.K.C. Sridhar et al., 2008. Lead poisoning associated with malaria in children of urban areas of Nigeria. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 211: 591-605.
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  20. Igwilo, I.O., O.B. Oloyede and E. Obi, 2007. Effect of simple cook and defatten processing method on the protein quality of jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) Seeds. Int. J. Agric. Food syst., 1: 87-91.
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  21. Obi. E., P.U. Agbasi, N.A. Ezejiofor, C. Maduagwuna and O.E. Orisakwe, 2006. Safety warnings and first aid instructions on Nigerian traditional herbal remedies: Are they adequate. World J. Med. Sci., 1: 108-111.
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  22. Obi, E., D.N. Akunyili, B. Ekpo and O.E. Orisakwe, 2006. Heavy metal hazards of Nigerian herbal remedies. Sci. Total Environ., 369: 35-41.
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  23. Maduabuchi, J.M.U., C.N. Nzegwu, E.O. Adigba, R.U. Aloke and C.N. Ezomike et al., 2005. Lead and Cadmium exposures from canned and non-canned beverages in Nigeria: A public health concern. Sci. Total Environ., 336: 621-626.
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  24. Asomugha, R., O.E. Orisakwe, O.J. Afonne, E. Obi, J.C. Nduka and C.E. Dioka, 2005. Impact of effluents from cable manufacturing plant on food, water and soil qualities in nnewi, Nigeria. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 8: 744-747.
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  25. Orisakwe, O.E., R. Asomugha, E. Obi, O.J. Afonne, C.N. Anisi and C.E. Dioka, 2004. Impact of effluents from car battery manufacturing plant on water, soil and food qualities in Nnewi. Nigeria. Arch. Environ. Health., 59: 31-36.
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  26. Obi, E., O.E. Orisakwe., L.A. Asomugha, V.N. Orish, O.O. Udemezue and N.A. Ezejiofor, 2004. Hepatotoxicity of halofantrine in guinea pigs. Ind. J. Pharma., 36: 303-305.
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  27. Orisakwe, O.E., V.N. Hussaini, O.E. Obi and O.O. Udemezue, 2003. Nephrotoxic effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa Calyx in rats. Europ. Bull. Drug Res., 11: 99-103.
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  28. Orisakwe, O.E., O.J. Afonne, M.A. Chude, E. Obi and C.E. Dioka, 2003. Subchronic toxicity studies of the aqueous extract of Boerhavia diffusa leaves. J. Health Sci., 49: 444-447.
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  29. Orisakwe, O.E., E. Obi, O.O. Udemezue and S.C. Meludu, 2003. Effect of halofantrine on testicular architecture and testosterone level in guinea pigs. Eur. Bull. Drug Res., 11: 105-109.
  30. Orisakwe, O.E., O.J. Afonne, N. Ilondu, E. Obi and C.S. Ufearo et al., 2002. Influence of prokinetics on the gastrointestinal transit and residence times of activated charcoal. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 52: 354-356.
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  31. Orisakwe, O.E., O.J. Afonne, E.C. Dioka, P.U. Agbasi, C. Azikiwe and E. Obi, 2002. Testicular toxicity of rinbacin in rats. Biol. Pharm. Bull., 25: 206-208.
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  32. Nwobodo, E.D., G. Amilo, E. Obi, C. Marchie and C.E. Dioka, 2002. An Inter-conversion Equation for erythrocyte sedimentation rates taken at 30 mintes,1 hour and 2 hours. Trop. J. Med. Res., 6: 1-2.
  33. Afonne, O.J., O.E. Orisakwe, S.I. Ofoefule, S. Tsalha, E. Obi, N.A. Ilondu and O. Okorie, 2002. Saline cathartics and adsorptive capacity of activated charcoal for doxycycline Acta. Poloniae Pharm. Drug Res., 59: 177-179.
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  34. Afonne, O.J., O.E. Orisakwe, E. Obi, C.E. Dioka and G.I. Ndubuka, 2002. Nephrotoxic actions of low-dose mercury in mice: Protection by zinc. Arch. Environ. Health., 57: 98 -102.
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  35. Orisakwe, O.E., R. Asomgha, E. Obi, O.J. Afonne, C.E. Dioka, O. Akumka and N.A. Ilondu, 2001. Ecotoxicological study of the Niger-Delta area of the River Niger. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 66: 548-552.
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  36. Orisakwe, O.E., P.U. Agbasi, O.J. Afonne, S.I. Ofoefule, E. Obi and C.N. Orish, 2001. Rifampicin pharmacokinetics with and without ciprofloxacin. Am. J. Ther., 8: 151-153.
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  37. Orisakwe, O.E., O.J. Afonne, N.A. Ilondu, S.I. Ofoefule and E. Obi, 2001. Adsorptive capacity of activated charcoal for rifampicin with and without sodium chloride and sodium citrate. Biol. Pharm. Bull., 24: 724-726.
  38. Orisakwe, O.E., E. Obi and J.K. Emeh, 2001. Antiulceration of Synclisia scabrida. neutrophil: An alternative ulcer index. Asia Pac. J. Pharmacol., 15: 77-81.
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  39. Orisakwe, O.E., A. Oluboyo, S. Ofoefule, E. Obi and N. Ilondu et al., 2001. Adsorption studies of artesunate: Evaluation of saline cathartics as additive in management of artesunate poisoning. J. Health Sci., 47: 491-494.
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  40. Orisakwe, O.E., K.C. Chilaka, O.J. Afonne, E. Obi and N. Ilondu, 2000. Evaluation of the developmental toxicity of amlodipine besylate in mice. J. Health Sci., 46: 42-45.
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  41. Obi, E., J.K. Emeh, O.E. Orisakwe, O.J. Afonne, N.A. Ilondu and P.U. Agbasi, 2000. Investigation of the biochemical evidence for the antiulcerogenic activities of Synclisia scabrida. Indian J. Phamcol., 32: 381-383.
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  42. Ilondu, N., O.E. Orisakwe, S.I. Ofoefule, O.J. Afonne, E. Obi, K.C. Chilaka and C. Orish, 2000. Pharmcokinetics of diethylcarbamazine: Predication by concentration in Saliva. Biol. Pharm. Bull., 23: 443-445.
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  43. Orisakwe, O.E., E. Obi, E. Dioka, G. Amilo, O.J Afonne and C.S. Ufearo, 1999. Na and K levels and label review studies of Nigeria Spices. Indian J. Nutr. Dietet., 37: 146-150.
  44. Orisakwe, E.O., E. Obi and A.L. Asomugha, 1997. Use of neutrophil from cardiac puncture and wound smear as ulcer markers. Niger. J. Med. Res., 2: 27-28.
  45. Amilo, G., P.I. Ndukuba, E.D. Nwobodo, E. Obi, K.C. Chilaka and M. Ifeanyi, 1997. The leucocyte features of healthy Nigeria Igbos. Orient. J. Med., 8: 51-55.
  46. Nwobodo, E.O., O.E. Orisakwe, E. Obi and G. Amilo, 1995. Menarch in Nigeria Igbos. Orient. J. Med., 7: 23-26.
  47. Nwobodo, E.O. and J. Obi, 1993. Chloroquine overdose and leucopenia in Nigeria. Isr. J. Med. Sci., 29: 817-818.
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  48. Obi, E., E.O. Nwobodo, J. Ofili, E. Dioka, 1992. Some dietary factors in profound haematology changes in albino rats 1. Niger. J. Physiol. S., 8: 1-3.