Dr. Sunday Joel Josiah
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Dr. Sunday Joel Josiah

Associate Professor
Igbinedion University, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Igbinedion University, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Reactive Oxygen Species
62%
Lipid Peroxidation
90%
Lipid Metabolism
75%
Antioxidants
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Alfred, E.F., A.B. Olu, E.I. Joy, J. Sunday, A.E. Dennis and E. Martins, 2017. The levels of C-Reactive protein, malondialdehyde and absolute lymphocyte counts in pre and post-acute exercise. J. Sports Med. Doping Stud., 7: 188-191.
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  2. Josiah, S.J., E.S. Omoregie, M.O. Efere, S.C.O. Nwangwu and E.A. Adeyemi, 2016. In vitro free radical scavenging capacity and antioxidant activity of ethanol and aqueous fruit extracts of Dennettia tripetala. Int. J. Res. Rep., 2: 122-132.
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  3. Nwangwu, S.C.O., J.S. Josiah, C.E. Offor and E.C. Ekhayeme, 2015. Evaluation of the effect of aqueous extracts of Ocimum gratissimum on some kidney function parameters in normal male rabbits. Global J. Pharmacol., 9: 72-76.
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  4. Nwangwu, S.C.O., J.S. Josiah, C.E. Offor and E.C. Ekhayeme, 2015. Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum on lipid profile and body weight of normal male rabbits. World J. Med. Sci., 12: 123-131.
  5. Ajala, L.O., J.S. Josiah, O.P. Ogunlowo and T.O. Fasuan, 2015. Chemoprotective potential of selected preservatives against spoilage microorganisms associated with stored Zobo and their resultant effects on the juice’s pH and ascorbic acid. Int. Res. J. Pure Applied Chem., 5: 12-19.
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  6. Oluba, O.M., J.S. Josiah and B.S. Fagbohunka, 2014. Effects of Oryctes rhinoceros larva oil supplementation serum lipid profile and inflammatory markers in mice fed a cholesterol-based diet. Curr. Res. Cardiol., 2: 79-83.
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  7. Okpala, H.O., J.S. Josiah, M.U. Oranekwulu and E.G. Ovie, 2014. Prevalence of intestinal parasites among children in day care centres in esan west local government area, Edo State, Nigeria. Asian J. Med. Sci., 6: 34-39.
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  8. Josiah, J.S., C.S.O. Nwangwu, K. Omage, O.E. Akpanyung and D.A. Dike, 2014. Physico-chemical and microbiological properties of water samples used for domestic purposes in Okada town, Edo State, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 3: 886-894.
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  9. Eidangbe, G.O., O.M. Oluba, S.J. Josiah, A.S. Adekunle and E.C. Onyeneke, 2014. Nutritional and antinutritional composition analyses and toxicity assessment of Ganoderma lucidum (W. Curt.:Fr.) P. Karst. in mice. Indian J. Novel Drug Delivery, 6: 334-340.
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  10. Uhunmwangho, S.E., K. Omage, O. Erifeta, J.S. Josiah and C.O.S. Nwangwu, 2013. Possible reversal of soduim arsenate-induced liver toxicity by hexane leaf extract of alchornea laxiflora. Asian J. Med. Sci., 5: 3-8.
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  11. Nwangwu, S., K. Ajeigbe, D. Omotoso, S. Josiah, A. Olayanju and A. Bolaji, 2013. Acid buffering effects of aqueous leaf extracts of Ocimum gratissimum L. in the rabbit stomach. Turk. J. Gastroenterol., 24: 204-210.
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  12. Nwangwu, S.C.O., J.S. Josiah, S.A. Adeniyi and C. Okeke, 2012. Effects of anticoagulants on fasting blood glucose of diabetics and non-diabetics individuals, as well as random blood glucose of apparently healthy individuals, determined by one touch ultra glucometer. Int. J. Pharm. Clin. Sci., 2: 11-13.
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  13. Josiah, S.J., S.C.O. Nwangwu, A.A. Akintola, U. Usunobun, F.S. Oyefule, O.K. Ajeigbe and A. Akinola, 2012. Protective Role of ethanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina against potassium bromate induced tissue damage in wistar rats. Pak. J. Nutr., 11: 54-57.
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  14. Josiah, J.S., S.C.O. Nwangwu, K. Omage, A.A. Abdulrahamon, B. Nkwonta and O.F. Aderoju, 2012. Possible revival of atrophied islet cells of the pancreas by Vernonia amygdalina in alloxan induced diabetic rats. J. Applied Pharm. Sci., 2: 127-131.
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  15. Enitan, S.S., S.J. Josiah, F.A. Ehiaghe, K.O. Ajeigbe, 2012. Haematological and hepatotoxic potential of onion (Allium Cepa) and garlic (Allium Sativum) extracts in rats. Eur. J. Med. Plants, 2: 290-307.
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  16. Adeniyi, S.A., C.L. Orjiekwe, J.E. Ehiagbonare and S.J. Josiah, 2012. Nutritional composition of three different fishes (Clarias gariepinus, Malapterurus electricus and Tilapia guineensis). Pak. J. Nutr., 11: 891-895.
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  17. Usunobun, U., J.S. Josiah, S. Nwangwu, S.E. Uhunmwangho, K. Omage and N.E. Maduagwu, 2011. Toxicity evaluation of the liver and In vitro metabolism in wistar rat on exposure to N-Nitrosamine precursors. Br. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 2: 138-142.
  18. Spencer, C.O.N., J.J. Sunday, E.A. Teslimat, O.A. Kazeem, O.O. Eguagie and A.A. Akinola, 2011. Comparative effects of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium on serum kidney and liver biomarkers of normal male rats. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 4: 540-547.
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  19. Omage, K., O.G. Erifeta, S.E. Uhunmwangho, J.S. Josiah and O.K. Ajeigbe, 2011. Evaluation of hypoglycemic and antioxidative properties of aqueous extract of Garcinia kola seeds in wistar rats. Curr. Res. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 326-329.
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  20. Omage, K., O.G. Erifeta, J.S. Josiah, S.E. Uhunmwangho, C.S. Nwangwu, K.H. Njoya and A.A. Asuk, 2011. Effect of Acalypha wilkesiana on activities of some liver function enzymes and body weight of normal rabbits. Pak. J. Nutr., 10: 552-554.
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  21. Nwangwu, S.C.O., S.J. Josiah, U. Usunobun, N. Nwangwu, A.A. Akinola, I.O. Ehiremen and K. Omage, 2011. Effect of aqueous and ethanolic extract Vernonia amygdalina leaf on the plasma lipid profile and liver function parameters of normal rats. Curr. Res. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 504-508.
  22. Nwangwu, S.C.O, S.J. Josiah, K. Omage, G.O. Erifeta, A.A. Asuk, E. Uhunmwangho and J. Anana, 2011. Comparative stabilizing effect of some anticoagulants on fasting blood glucose of diabetics and non-diabetics, determined by spectrophotometry (Glucose Oxidase). Asian J. Med. Sci., 3: 234-236.
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  23. 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.
  24. Josiah, S.J., S.C.O. Nwangwu, A.A. Akintola, V. Abajah, G.O. Erifeta, A.A. Asuk and S.E. Uhunmwangho, 2011. Protective role of aqueous extract of unripe pulp of Carica papaya (Fruit) against a potassium bromate induced tissue damage in wistar rats. Br. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 2: 205-208.
  25. Josiah, S.J., S.C.O. Nwangwu, A.A. Akintola, T. Allu, U. Usunobun, H. Njoya and B.I. Adejumo, 2011. The protective effect of ethanolic extract of unripe pulp of Carica papaya (pawpaw) against a potassium bromate induced tissue damage in wistar rats. Curr. Res. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 597-600.
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  26. Nwangwu. S.C.O., U.C. Nwangwu, J.S. Josiah and C. Ezenduka, 2010. Hepatoprotective and hypolipidemic potentials of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium on normal male rats. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 17: 9572-9583.
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  27. Josiah, S.J., O. Omotuyi, K.A. Oluyemi, U.I. Ezea and E.S. Uhunmwangho et al., 2010. Protective role of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa (calyx) against potassium bromate induced tissue damage in wistar rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 3218-3222.
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  28. 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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  29. Adeniyi, S.A., C.I. Orjiekwe and S.J. Josiah, 2009. Kinetics of the reaction of compound III of horseradish peroxidase with hydrogen peroxide and NADPH. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 3: 415-421.
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  30. Ofusori, D.A., S.J. Josiah, A.O. Ayoka, E.O. Omotoso and S.A. Odukoya, 2008. Effect of chronic administration of quinine on the myocardium of mice. J. Appl. Biomed., 6: 187-193.
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  31. Oluyemi, K.A., O.R. Jimoh, O.A. Adesanya, I.O. Omotuyi, S.J. Josiah and T.O. Oyesola, 2007. Effects of crude ethanolic extracts of Garcinia cambogia on the reproductive system of male wistar rats (Rattus novergicus). Afr. J. Biotechnol., 6: 1236-1238.
  32. Oluyemi, K.A., I.O. Omotuyi, O.R. Jimoh, O.A. Adesanya, C.L. Saalu and S.J. Josiah, 2007. Erythropoietic and anti-obesity effects of Garcinia cambogia (bitter kola) in Wistar rats. Biotechnol. Applied Biochem., 46: 69-72.
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  33. Omotuyi, I.O., K.A. Oluyemi, C.O. Omofoma, S.J. Josiah, O.A. Adesanya and L.C. Saalu, 2006. Cyfluthrin-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 5: 1909-1912.
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  34. Omotuyi, I.O., K.A. Oluyemi, C.O. Omofoma, S.J. Josiah and O.A. Adesanya, 2006. Cyfluthrin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. J. Indian Soc. Toxicol., 2: 5-9.
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  35. Nwanze, P.I., W. Jatto, S. Oranusi and S.J. Josiah, 2006. Proximate analysis of Lentinus Squarrasulus (Mont) singer and Psathyella atroumbonata pegler. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 5: 366-368.
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  36. Bamidele, T., S. Josiah, A.A. Odetola and W.G. Okunade, 2002. The modulatory effect of Momordica charantia L. on the plasma and intestinal mucosal Ca2+ ATPase in normal and alloxan induced diabetics rabbits. Nig. J. Pharm. Res., 1: 6-29.