Mr. Olakunle Bamikole Afolabi
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Mr. Olakunle Bamikole Afolabi

Senior Researcher
Afe Babalola University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Toxicology from Ekiti State University, Nigeria

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Biography

Afolabi Olakunle Bamikole (PhD), is a research scientist in the Biochemistry unit, Department of Chemical Sciences, Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He received the B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry (SLT), M.Sc. and PhD degrees in Biochemistry from the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Biochemistry
62%
Genetics
90%
Biochemical Metabolism
75%
Analytical science
55%

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Selected Publications

  1. Osukoya, O.A., O.B. Adewale, A.E. Falade, O.B. Afolabi, J.O. Awe, T.O. Obafemi and A. Kuku, 2021. Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Monodora myristica (calabash nutmeg) seed protein hydrolysates. J. Food Meas. Charact., 15: 2854-2864.
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  2. Afolabi, O.B., O.I. Oloyede, B.T. Aluko and J.A. Johnson, 2021. Biosynthesis of magnesium hydroxide nanomaterials using Monodora myristica, antioxidative activities and effect on disrupted glucose metabolism in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat. Food Biosci., Vol. 41. 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101023.
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  3. Jaiyesimi, K.F., O.S. Agunbiade, B.O. Ajiboye and O.B. Afolabi, 2020. Polyphenolic-rich extracts of Andrographis paniculata mitigate hyperglycemia via attenuating β-cell dysfunction, pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress in alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar albino rat. J. Diabetes Metab. Disord., 19: 1543-1556.
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  4. Obafemi, T.O., A. Onasanya, A. Adeoye, J.A. Falode and D.J. Daniel et al., 2019. Protective effect of methanolic and flavonoid-rich leaf extracts of Synsepalum dulcificum (Danielli) on lead-acetate-induced toxicity in Wistar albino rats. J. Applied Pharm. Sci., 9: 065-072.
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  5. Ajiboye, B.O., O.A. Ojo, B. Fatoba, O.B. Afolabi, I. Olayide, M.A. Okesola and B.E. Oyinloye, 2019. In vitro antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory properties of the n-butanol fraction of Senna podocarpa (Guill. and Perr.) leaf. J. Basic Clin. Physiol. Pharmacol., Vol. 31. 10.1515/jbcpp-2019-0123.
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  6. Afolabi, O.B., O.I. Oloyede, O.S. Agunbiade, T.O. Obafemi and B. Aline et al., 2019.  HPLC-DAD profiling and inhibitory potentials of ethylacetate and aqueous extracts of Talinum triangulare on key enzymes linked to type-2 diabetes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase) and oxidative stress (monoamine oxidase). Egypt. J. Basic Applied Sci., 6: 99-110.
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  7. Osunlana, O.R., M.O. Bello, J.A. Johnson and O.B. Afolabi, 2018. Antioxidant, compositional evaluation and blood pressure modulating potentials of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.), Viscum album (L.) and Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) leave extracts. Potravinarstvo Slovak J. Food Sci., 12: 422-430..
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  8. Ajiboye, O.B., M.C. Akalabu, O.A. Ojo, O.B. Afolabi, M.A. Okesola, I.I. Olayide and B.E. Oyinloye, 2018. Inhibitory effect of ethyl acetate fraction of Solanum macrocarpon L. leaves on cholinergic, monoaminergic, and purinergic enzyme activities. J. Food Biochem., 10.1111/jfbc.12643.
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  9. Afolabi, O.B., O.O. Ibidun, O.A. Ibitayo, A.O. Bolaji and O.I. Idowu et al., 2018. Evaluation of antioxidant potentials of different solvent-fractions of Dialium indium (African Black velvet tamarind) fruit pulp – in vitro. Potravinarstvo Slovak J. Food Sci., 12: 70-78.
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  10. Afolabi, O.B., O.I. Oloyede, A.A. Ojo, A.A. Onansanya and S.O. Agunbiade et al., 2018. In vitro antioxidant potential and inhibitory effect of hydro-ethanolic extract from African black velvet tamarind (Dialium indium) pulp on type 2 diabetes linked enzymes. Potravinarstvo Slovak J. Food Sci., 12: 413-421.
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  11. Afolabi, O.B., O.I. Oloyede and S.O. Agunbiade, 2018. Inhibitory potentials of phenolic-rich extracts from Bridelia ferruginea on two key carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes and Fe2+-induced pancreatic oxidative stress. J. Integrative Med., 16: 192-198.
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  12. Adewumi, D.F., E. Adewole and O.B. Afolabi, 2018. FT-IR analysis and modification effects of acetylation on functional properties of starch extracted from wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Res. J. Pharm. Biol. Chem. Sci., 9: 15-21.
  13. Oluwafemi, A.O., E.O. Babatunji, B.O. Adebola, O.B. Afolabi and A.P. Omolara et al., 2017. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) Using Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd. Leaf Extract and Monitoring Their Antimicrobial Activity. J. Bionanosci., 11: 292-296.
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  14. Obajuluwa, A.O., A.J. Akinyemi, O.B. Afolabi, K. Adekoya, J.O. Sanya and A.O. Ishola, 2017. Exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic waves alters acetylcholinesterase gene expression, exploratory and motor coordination-linked behaviour in male rats. Toxicol. Rep., 4: 530-534.
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  15. Ibitayo, A.O., O.B. Afolabi, A.J. Akinyemi, T.I. Ojiezeh, K.O. Adekoya and O.O. Ojewunmi, 2017. RAPD Profiling, DNA Fragmentation, and histomorphometric examination in brains of wistar rats exposed to indoor 2.5 ghz wi-fi devices radiation. Bio. Med. Res. Int., 10.1155/2017/8653286.
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  16. Obafemi, T.O., A. Onasanya, O.A. Olaoye, O.B. Afolabi and J.O. Awe et al., 2016. In Vitro Antioxidant activity and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis of methanolic extract of Platycerium angolense. Int. J. Pharm. Phytochemical Res., 8: 1497-1502.
  17. Obafemi, T.O., A. Onasanya, B.A. Afolabi, J.A. Falode and A.O. Adeoye et al., 2016. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) fingerprinting and in vitro antioxidant activity of methanol leaf extract of Napoleona vogelii (Lecythidaceae). PharmacologyOnline, 1: 109-119.
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  18. Awopetu, S.A., O.O. Adelowo, O. Asaolu, B.O. Ogunlade and O.B. Afolabi, 2016. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing on isolated gram positive and gram negative bacteria from local unpasteurized milk (Fura de nunu). Int. J. Med., 1: 31-34.
  19. Ajiboye, B.O., C.S. Ginika, I.Y. Aganzi, O.A. Ojo, O.B. Afolabi, S. Anadozie and O. Sobajo, 2016. Effect of Artocarpus altilis fruit based-diet on liver and kidney function indices on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Mediterranean J. Nut. Metabolism, 9: 23-35.
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  20. Afolabi, O.B., A.O. Ibitayo, K.F. Jaiyesimi, I.I. Olayide and D.F. Adewumi, 2016. Inhibitory effect of ethyl acetate fraction of Talinum triangulare (JACQ.) Willd on Fe2+ induced lipid peroxidation in albino rat tissue homogenates-in vitro. Pharm. Chem. J., 3: 120-124.
  21. Adewale, O.B., A. Onasanya, S.O. Anadozie, M.F. Abu and I.A. Akintan et al., 2016. Evaluation of acute and subacute toxicity of aqueous extract of Crassocephalum rubens leaves in rats. J. Ethnopharmacol., 188: 153-158.
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  22. Afolabi, O.B., T.O. Obafemi, O.A. Joseph and F.O. Adewale, 2015. Prophylactic induction in hematological profile: Effect of Synsepalum dulcificum in short-term lead-induced toxicity. World J. Environ. Poll., 5: 1-4.
  23. Afolabi, O.B., T.O. Obafemi, J.O. Awe, K.F. Jaiyesimi, S.O. Anadozie, I.I. Olayide and B.A. Afolabi, 2015. Ameliorating potentials of aqueous extract of Talinum triangulare (Waterleave) against acetaminophen–induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar albino rats. Pharma Innovation., 4: 08-13.
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  24. Afolabi, O.B., O.I. Oloyede, K.F. Jaiyesimi, T.O. Obafemi, J.O. Awe and A.O. Fadaka, 2015. Antagonistic Potentials of Talinum triangulare extractsagainst Iron II – induced oxidative stress in tissue homogenates of Wistar Albino Rat - In Vitro. World J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 4: 59-67.
  25. Afolabi, O.B., O.I. Oloyede, I.I. Olayide, T.O. Obafemi, J.O. Awe, B.A. Afolabi and S.A. Onikani, 2015. Antioxidant enhancing ability of different solvents extractable components of Talinum traingulare in some selected Tissue homogenates of Albino Rat – In vitro. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 5: 056-061.
  26. Afolabi, O.B., A.O. Ibitayo and A.O. Fadaka, 2015. Overview of chromosomal damage in abnormal absorption of magnetic and radio waves: Implications among cell-phone user. Pharmacologyonline, 3: 1-7.
  27. Adewumi, D.F., L. Lajide, O.B. Afolabi and O.A. Ojo, 2015. Comparative study on the pasting properties of native and acetylated cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifollium) Starch contents. Int. J. Appl. Res. Technol., 4: 147-151.
  28. Afolabi, O.B., O.I. Oloyede and T. Oladimeji, 2014. Effect of aqueous extract of Talinum triangulare (water leave) in lead-induced chromosomal aberration. J. pharm. Phytomed. Res., 3: 238-241.
  29. Afolabi, O.B., A.O. Oyeyemi, T.O. Obafemi, O.A. Joseph and O.F. Adewale, 2014. In vitro anti-microbial effects of stem bark extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter leave). J. Adv. Med. Life Sci., 1: 1-3.
  30. Afolabi, O.B., A.O. Oyeyemi, T.O. Obafemi and O.A. Joseph, 2014. Phytochemical screening of the stem bark of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter leave). J. Nat. Sci., 4: 50-51.
  31. Afolabi, O.B. and O.I. Oloyede, 2014. Effect of aqueous extract of Talinum triangulare: Evaluation of enzymes activities in tissue homogenate of an albino rat. Pharmacologyonline, 3: 67-73.
  32. Afolabi, O.B. and O.I. Oloyede, 2014. Comparative neuroprotective potentials of Talinum triangulare extracts against nitroprusside-induced nitrosative stress. Int. J. Pharm., 1: 705-708.
  33. Afolabi, O.B. and I.O. Oloyede, 2014. Antioxidant properties of the extracts of Talinum triangulare and its effect on antioxidant enzymes in tissue homogenate of swiss albino rat. Toxicol. Int., 21: 307-313.
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  34. Afolabi, B.A., T.O. Obafemi, T.T. Akinola, A.S. Adeyemi and O.B. Afolabi, 2014. Effect of ethanolic extract of Alstonia boonei leaves on serum electrolyte levels in wistar albino rats. Pharmacolologyonline, 3: 85-90..
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