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Dr. Okpoghono, Joel

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Dr. Okpoghono Joel is an active researcher and a lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry from the Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State. He has over 25 scholarly publications in both National and International Journals. His research interest is in the area of Nutritional Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology. Dr. Okpoghono Joel is a member of several academic bodies including: the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) and Society for Experimental Biology of Nigeria (NISEB).

Publications

  1. Ejueyitsi, E..O., George, B.O., Anigboro, A. A. and Okpoghono, J. (2023) Antioxidant and polyphenol indices of popularly consumed indigenous soups in Delta State, Nigeria, Food and Humanity, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949824423000423, 1, 297-307

  2. Okpoghono, J., Omoriare, U.J., Igue, U.B., Seigha, A.A . (2023) Evaluation of Liver and Kidney Function Markers of Mature Albino Male Rats Fed with Maize-Plantain Pudding Delicacy Cooked in Metallic Plates and Edible Plant Leaves., Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/247039#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%20this%20study%20has,when%20compared%20with%20aluminium%20plate., 27(4), 759-766

  3. Emegha, J.O., Oliomogbe, T.I., Okpoghono, J., Babalola, A.V., Ejelonu, C.A., Elete, D.E.and Ukhurebor K.E. (2023) Green biosorbents for the degradation of petroleum contaminants., Adsorption Applications for Environmental Sustainability-Institute of Physics, https://iopscience.iop.org/book/edit/978-0-7503-5598-8/chapter/bk978-0-7503-5598-8ch12, 12-1 , 12-20

  4. Okpoghono, J., Osioma,E., Metie, S.O., Igue, U.B., Isoje, E,F. and Okom, S.U. (2023) Xylopia aethiopica HPLC-DAD polyphenol profiling and antioxidant status from South-South region of Nigeria, Ovidius University Annals of Chemistry, https://anale-chimie.univ-ovidius.ro/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Article-14-2023.pdf, 34 (2), . 104 - 111,

  5. Okpoghono, J., Jacdonmi, O., Igue, U.B., Iyeh, P., Isoje, F.E. and Okom, S.U. (2023) Comparative Study of Polyphenol Profile after Stimulated Post-intestinal Digestion of Raw and Dried Ginger Leaves, Annals of Science and Technology, https://sciendo.com/fr/article/10.2478/ast-2023-0012, 8 (2), 22-29

  6. Okpoghono, J., Ukperegbulem, J.O. and Igue, U.B. (2023) Anti-lipidemic and protein restoration potential of Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) in rats fed with cassava containing crude oil, Foods and Raw Materials, https://jfrm.ru/en/issues/22111/22132/, 12 (2), .

  7. Okom, S.U, Ojugbeli, E.T, Okpoghono J. and Onyesom, I. (2023) Safety and antimalarial therapeutic index of alkaloid-rich extract of Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. , Heliyon, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023102866, e23078, .

  8. Omoike, G.O., George, B.O., Ugwu , E.O. and Okpoghono, J. (2022) Changes in the antioxidant properties of Ocimum africanum leaves aqueous extract from the southeastern region of Nigeria after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion., International Journal of Food Properties , https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10942912.2022.2120494#:~:text=The%20results%20suggested%20that%20antioxidant,activity%20after%20stimulated%20gastrointestinal%20digestion., 25, 2000-2008

  9. Ejueyitsi, O.E., George , B.O., Anigboro , A.A., Okpoghono, J. (2022) Assessment of frequency and consumption pattern of some indigenous soups in Delta State, Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, https://tjnpr.org/index.php/home/article/view/106, 6 (4), 592-598.

  10. Ekakitie, L.I., Orororo, O.C. and Okpoghono J. (2022) Curative Influence of Natural Honey Bee on Liver Function Parameters in Aluminium Nitrate-induced Wistar Rats. , Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, https://www.nsbmb.org.ng/journals/index.php/njbmb/article/view/86, 37 (3), 175-180

  11. Ekakitie L.I., Okpoghono J. Orororo C.O and Ekakitie A.O. (2021) Ameliorative prowess of bee honey in the tissues of rats administered aluminium nitrate., Scientific African, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621000867, 12, e00782

  12. Ekakitie, L.I., Orororo C.O. and Okpoghono, J. (2021) Changes in haematological parameters of aluminium-exposed rats treated with natural bee honey., Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology , https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jestft/papers/Vol15-Issue5/Series-2/E1505022225.pdf, 15 (5), 22-25.

  13. Okpoghono J., George, B.O., Achuba F.I., Igue U.B, Okom, S. U., Seigha, A.A , Ugwuka, L.C. and Ayogoi, K.I. (2021) Impact of Crude Petroleum Oil and Monodora myristica on Membrane bound ATPases and Erythrocyte osmotic fragility in-vivo., Uniport- Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research (UJESR), https://www.ujesr.org/images/vol6/Article-9.pdf, 6, 65-77

  14. Ugwu , E.O. , George, B.O., Omoike, G.O. and Okpoghono, J. (2021) Phytochemicals, Proximate analysis and bioaccessibility of polyphenols and flavonoids of Ocimum africanum leaves extract after in vitro digestion., Uniport- Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research (UJESR), https://www.ujesr.org/images/vol6/Article-10.pdf, 6, 78-84

  15. Okonta, C. I. Okpoghono, J. George, B.O. Joseph, O. and Obiejogo. J. (2021) Changes in lipid profile and antioxidant levels of rats fed cycas formulated diet and clove (Syzygium aromaticum) extract., Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, https://www.tjnpr.org/index.php/home/article/view/654, 5 (5), 959-962

  16. Onakurhefe, P., Achuba, F.I., George, B.O. and Okpoghono, J. (2020) Elaeis guineensis (Jacq) Leaf extracts effect on crude oil-induced genotoxicity in Wistar albino rats, Scientific African, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227620300181, 7, e00280

  17. Otuaga, E.J., Okpoghono, J. and George, B.O. (2020) Non-heme iron content and antioxidant activities of Wistar rats fed aqueous extract of Elaeis guineensis (banga soup) cooked using different utensils. , Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management , https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/197687, 24 (6), 1071-1077.

  18. Otuaga, E.J., Okpoghono, J. and George, B. O. (2020) Proximate composition, phytochemicals and antioxidant status of Banga soup (Elaeis guineensis extract). , FUPRE Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, https://journal.fupre.edu.ng/index.php/fjsir/article/view/102/79, 4 (2), 63-74.

  19. George, B. O, Atalor, B. and Okpoghono, J. (2019) Role of vitamin E, vitamin A and aqueous extract of Aframomum sceptrum in mice, infected with malaria parasites., Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njns/article/view/187086#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20Vitamins%20A%20and%20E,stress%20effects%20of%20malaria%20infection., 40 (1), 113-117.

  20. Atinaya, D.U., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Okpoghono, J. and George, B.O. (2019) Cyanide-induced metabolic stress; the role of Aframomum sceptrum aqueous extract., Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science), https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/189, 4 (3):, 108- 119.

  21. Okpoghono, J., George, B.O. and Achuba, F.I. (2018) Protective effect of Monodora myristica extracts on crude petroleum oil-contaminated catfish (Clarias gariepinus) diet in rats, International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1016/j.ijvsm.2018.03.006?tab=permissions&scroll=top, 6(1), 117-122

  22. Okpoghono, J., George, B. O. and Achuba, F. I. (2018) Assessment of antioxidant indices after incorporating crude oil contaminated catfish and African nutmeg (Monodora myrstica) , Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/167924, 22 (2), 197 – 202.

  23. Okpoghono, J., Achuba, F.I. and George, B.O. (2018) Effect of solvent differential on the antioxidant properties, and phytochemical compounds of Monodora myristica, Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science), https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/290, 3:, 88 - 100.

  24. Okpoghono, J., Achuba, F.I. and George, B.O. (2018) Influence of Monodora myristica extracts on lipid profile of rats fed crude petroleum oil contaminated catfish diet., Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science), https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/279/266, 3, 19 – 27.

  25. George, B. O. and Okpoghono, J. (2017) Antioxidant activity of water, ethanol and diethyl ether extracts of Monodora myristica and Syzygium aromaticum. , Direct Research Journal of Public Health and Environmental Technology, https://directresearchpublisher.org/drjphet/files/2017/11/George-and-Okpoghono.pdf, 2 (4), 30-35.

  26. George, B. O., Osioma, E. and Okpoghono, J. (2015) Effects of aqueous extract of Xylopia aethiopica and vitamin E on hepatic and oxidative enzyme markers in rats exposed to cyanide toxicity., International Journal of Advanced Research, https://www.journalijar.com/article/6761/effects-of-aqueous-extract-of-xylopia-aethiopica-and-vitamin-e-on-hepatic-and-oxidative-enzyme-markers-in-rats-exposed-to-cyanide-toxicity--/, 3(11), 392 – 397

  27. George, B. O., Okpoghono, J., Osioma, E and Aina, O. O. (2012) Changes in oxidative indices in Plasmodium berghei infected mice treated with aqueous extract of Aframomum sceptrum., Frontiers in Science, http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.fs.20120201.02.html, 2(1), 6-9

  28. George, B. O., Osioma, E., and Okpoghono, J. (2012) Effect of methanolic extract of Aframomum sceptrum on brain lipid profile and non-enzymatic antioxidant level in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats., Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341803678_Effects_of_methanolic_extract_of_Aframomum_sceptrum_on_brain_lipid_profile_and_non-enzymatic_antioxidant_level_in_Streptozotocin_Induced_Diabetic_Rats, 34 (1), 13-16.

  29. George, B.O., Osioma, E., Okpoghono, J. and Aina, O.O. (2011) Changes in liver and serum transaminases and alkaline phsophatase enzyme activities in Plasmodium berghei infected mice treated with aqueous extract of Aframomum sceptrum. , African Journal of Biochemistry Research , https://www.academicjournals.org/app/webroot/article/article1380191719_George%20et%20al.pdf, 5(9), 277-281