Dr. Godwin Ojochogu Adejo
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Dr. Godwin Ojochogu Adejo

Professor
Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Enzymology
62%
Macromolecules
90%
Biochemical Engineering
75%
Inorganic Chemistry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
5
Articles
26
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Idoko, A.S., S. Umar, G.O. Adejo, N.U. Imam, A.S. Zaharaddeen, Z.S. Abubakar and A. Abdullahi, 2022. Fortification of diets with Curcuma longa and Allium cepa ameliorates dioxin-induced dyslipideamia and oxidative stress in Wistar rats. Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 30: 178-183.
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  2. Osibemhe, M., G.O. Omaji, B.O. Orji, L.E. Ilouno and G.O. Adejo et al., 2020. Potency of fonio millet to attenuate diabetes and diabetes related cardiovascular diseases. Trop. J. Nat. Prod. Res., 4: 601-605.
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  3. Adejo, G.O., E. UnekwuOjo, K. Eleanya and S.U. Adejo, 2019. Toxicological assay-guided and fabricated feeding and drinking troughs for intensive deep-litter poultry farming system. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 18: 361-371.
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  4. Adejo, G.O., S.E. Atawodi and K. Okoyomoh, 2018. Ethnobotanical Survey of Some Medicinal Plants used in Managing Various Non-Communicable Disease by the Igalas in Idah-Kogi State, Nigeria. Apple Academic Press, Canada.
  5. Atawodi, S.E., O.D. Olowoniyi, G.O. Adejo and M.L. Liman, 2017. Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Therapeutical Potentials of Some Wild Nigerian Medicinal Trees. In: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World-Africa Volume 3, Neffati, M., H. Najjaa and A. Mathe (Eds.), Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands, ISBN: 978-94-024-1119-5, pp: 283-309.
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  6. Atawodi, S.E., M.L. Liman, O.D. Olowoniyi and G.O. Adejo, 2017. Some Wild Herbaceous Plants of Nigeria: A Biological, Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Review. In: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World-Africa, Volume 3, Neffati, M., H. Najjaa and A. Mathe (Eds.). Springer, Dordrecht, ISBN: 978-94-024-1119-5, pp: 249-282.
  7. Atawodi, S.E., G.O. Adejo, O.D. Olowoniyi and M.L. Liman, 2017. Biological, Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Review of Some Cultivated Medicinal Plants of Nigeria. In: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World-Africa Volume 3, Neffati, M., H. Najjaa and A. Mathe (Eds.). Springer, Dordrecht, ISBN: 978-94-024-1119-5, pp: 311-344.
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  8. Gnimintakpa, J. and G. Adejo, 2016. Viral gastroenteritis among children under 5 years in Dutsinma local government area, Katsina State, North-West Nigeria, West Africa. Open Access Library J., Vol. 3. 10.4236/oalib.1102403.
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  9. Aina, V.O., M.B. Ibrahim, M.S. Abdulsalami, G.O. Adejo and S. Musa, 2016. Anti-diabetic activities of the leaf and bark extracts of Jatropha curcas on alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 6: 91-95.
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  10. Adejo, G.O., J.M. Gnimintakpa, O.D. Olowoniyi and P.O. Matthew, 2016. Andrographis peniculata: Capabilities against free radicals, lipid peroxidation, hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Open Access Library J., Vol. 3. 10.4236/oalib.1102541.
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  11. Abdulsalami, M.S., V.O. Aina, M.B. Ibrahim, G.O. Adejo and G. Audu, 2016. Comparative antibacterial study of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Annona muricata. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 6: 132-140.
  12. Onyike, E., K. Okoyomoh, U.S. Ndidi, O.D. Olowoniyi, G.O. Adejo and H.C. Nzelibe, 2015. Effects of Nigerian black finger millet (Eleusine coracanaL. Gaertn.) seed coat supplementation on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Mediterr. J. Nutr. Metabolism, 8: 93-100.
  13. Adejo, G.O., F.A. Agbali and O.S. Otokpa, 2015. Antioxidant, total lycopene, ascorbic acid and microbial load estimation in powdered tomato varieties sold in Dutsin-Ma market. Open Access Library J., Vol. 2. 10.4236/oalib.1101768.
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  14. Adejo, G.O., E.W. Egere, O.M. Paulinus and C.O. Akintayo, 2015. Evaluating the Anti- nutritional factors in vegetables commonly eaten in Benin city, Nigeria. FUDMA J. Sci. Educ. Res., 1: 21-25.
  15. Adejo, G.O., C.O. Akintayo and M. Obinna, 2015. Morinda lucida leaf and fruit extracts may attenuate diarrhea arising from ebola. Basic Res. J. Med. Clin. Sci., 4: 95-100.
  16. Odu, N.N., G.O. Adejo, S.O. Obiekezie and J.O. Ihuma, 2014. Bacteriological quality of some ready-to-eat food sold in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 3: 49-57.
  17. Obiekezie, S.O., G.O. Adejo, E.L. Ilouno and A. Mohammed, 2014. Assessment of bacterial population and metal ion contents of water from Keffi Sub-Urban rivers, Nigeria. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 3: 34-43.
  18. Gnimintakpa, J., J.O. Ihuma, S.O. Obiekezie and G.O. Adejo, 2014. Bacteriological examination of barbering and cosmetic tools used in saloons in Keffi Metropolis, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 3: 18-26.
  19. Atawodi, S.E., O.D. Olowoniyi, G.O. Adejo and L.M. Liman, 2014. Review of the Antioxidant Potentials of African Medicinal and Food Plants. In: Plants as a Source of Natural Antioxidants, Dubey, N.K. (Ed.). CABI Publication, Wallingford, United Kingdom.
  20. Aina, V.O., M.B. Ibrahim, A.A.J. Adewumi, M.S. Abdulsalami, G.O. Adejo and A. Shehu, 2014. Phytochemical studies and antimicrobial properties of methanolic and aqueous extracts of lemon grass leaves (Cymbopogon citrates). J. Pharm. Allied Sci., 11: 2142-2153.
  21. Adejo, G.O., S.E. Atawodi, D.A. Ameh and S. Ibrahim, 2014. Anti-peroxidative, protective and ameliorative properties of methanol extract of all parts of Morinda lucida Benth in CCl4-induced liver injury. Nat. Prod. Chem. Res., Vol. S1. 10.4172/2329-6836.S1-003.
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  22. Adejo, G.O. and S.E. Atawodi, 2014. Acute toxicity and genotoxic effects of all parts of Morinda lucida Benth on pUC18 plasmid DNA. Nat. Prod. Chem. Res., Vol. S1. 10.4172/2329-6836.S1-006.
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  23. Okoyomoh, K., O.S. Okere, O.D. Olowoniyi and G.O. Adejo, 2013. Antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of Eleucine coracana (L.) Geartn.(Finger millet) seed coat matter in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Adv. Herbal Altern. Med., 1: 1-9.
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  24. Adejo, G.O. and M. Enemali, 2013. 100% salt iodization in Nigeria: The lopsided figure. Trans. J. Sci. Technol., 3: 85-91.
  25. Onyenekwe, P.C., M. Stahl and G. Adejo, 2012. Post-irradiation changes of the volatile oil constituents of Monodora myristica (Gaertn) Dunal. Nat. Prod. Res., 26: 2030-2034.
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  26. Adejo, G. and S. Okere, 2012. Nutritional values and antihyperglycemic properties of crude extracts of coconut oil and water in Alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Tunisian J. Med. Plants Nat. Prod., 8: 46-54.
  27. Okere, O.S., G.O. Adejo and B.J. Okoli, 2011. Hepatoprotective properties of crude water and oil extracts of Cocos nocifera (Coconut) in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Tunisian J. Med. Plants Nat. Prod., 5: 45-55.
  28. Onyenekwe P.C., G.O. Adejo and J.P. Mairiga, 2008. Effect of storage temperature on chilling injury and some enzymes associated with ripening in Banana (Musa acuminate) fruits. Nasara Scientifique, 2-3: 17-24.
  29. Onosemuode, A.S. and G.O. Adejo, 2008. Anti-microbial activities of the ethanolic extracts of Annogeisus leiocarpus. Indian J. Multidisciplinary Res., 4: 322-329.
  30. Adejo, G.O., 2007. Serum iodine levels of apparently healthy individuals in Zaria-Nigeria. J. Res. Biosci., 3: 105-109.
  31. Adejo, G.O., 2006. Literacy/Awareness factors and iodine deficiency diseases: A case study of some remote villages in Igalaland. Niger. J. Social Res., 1: 1-8.