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Ajayi, O. O.

Publications (5)

Potential of Pumpkin (Curcubita maxima) Fruit Used as Functional Food for the Management of Diabetes and Dyslipidemia

Aduloju, T. A., Ezekwesili-Ofili, J. O., Ajayi, O. O. & Oladejo, A. A. · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidemia remain major global health concerns, driving interest in functional foods that offer safe, low-cost metabolic benefits. Cucurbita maxima (pumpkin) has gained attention due to its rich phytochemical and nutrient profile, yet compreh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121926

Behavioral and Histopathological Responses of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) to Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Leaf Extract: Risks for Aquaculture and Food Safety

George, U. U., Abiaobo, N. O., Ajayi, O. O., Eteng, A. O. & Abasubong, K. · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

This study investigated the toxicological effects of ethanolic leaf extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the mortality and organ morphology of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings. Two hundred healthy specimens (mean length 3.40 ± 1.2 cm; mean weight 2.26 ± 1.25 g)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5436

Investigating the Impact of Senna alata Extract on Hematology and Histopathology of Juvenile of Clarias gariepinus

Essien-Ibok, M. A., George, U. U., Ajayi, O. O. & Okokon, P. · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2024

This paper sheds light on the mechanism of action, potential effects and implication of Senna alata on fish health and ecosystem. Senna alata is renowned for its medicinal properties and ornamental value but is also recognized for its potential toxicity, particularly to aquatic o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i8585

Modulation of Glycemic and Lipid Metabolic Pathways by Cucurbita maxima Fruit Parts in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Aduloju, T. A., Ezekwesili-Ofili, J. O., Oladejo, A. A. & Ajayi, O. O. · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder associated with hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and oxidative stress, which collectively contribute to long-term complications. Cucurbita maxima (pumpkin) is traditionally consumed as food and used in ethnomedicine for gl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i12727

Toxicological and Histopathological Effects of Psidium guajava Leaf Extract on African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus): Implications for Aquaculture

George, U. U., Abiaobo, N. O., Eteng, A. O., Ajayi, O. O. & Abasubong, K. · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2025

Psidium guajava (guava) leaves are rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, known for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. These attributes have led to their incorporation in fish diets to enhance growth performance and health status. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101003