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Ebenezer O. Farombi

Ebenezer O. Farombi

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
51
Citations
9234
World Ranking
17183
National Ranking
2

Overview

Ebenezer O. Farombi is affiliated with the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and has a research focus primarily within the fields of Medicine and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work integrates multiple subfields including Plant Science, Pharmacology, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Molecular Biology, and Neurology.

The scientist's research covers a range of topics, notably:

  • Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
  • Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
  • Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
  • Natural Compound Pharmacology Studies
  • Selenium in Biological Systems
  • Insect Pest Control Strategies
  • Insect and Pesticide Research

Farombi has contributed papers to several journals, with repeated publications in:

  • Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology
  • Journal of Food Biochemistry
  • Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Environmental Toxicology

Notable recent publications include:

  • "Gallic acid protects against Aflatoxin B1-induced oxidative and inflammatory stress damage in rats kidneys and liver" (2020, Journal of Food Biochemistry)
  • "6-Gingerol, an active constituent of ginger, attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced oxidation, inflammation, cognitive deficits, neuroplasticity, and amyloidogenesis in rat" (2021, Journal of Food Biochemistry)
  • "Gallic acid enhances reproductive function by modulating oxido-inflammatory and apoptosis mediators in rats exposed to aflatoxin-B1" (2020, Experimental Biology and Medicine)
  • "6-Gingerol delays tumorigenesis in benzo[a]pyrene and dextran sulphate sodium-induced colorectal cancer in mice" (2020, Food and Chemical Toxicology)
  • "Protocatechuic acid modulates reproductive dysfunction linked to furan exposure in rats" (2020, Toxicology)

Their collaborative network includes frequent coauthors such as Isaac A. Adedara, João Batista Teixeira da Rocha, Ifeoluwa O. Awogbindin, Babajide O. Ajayi, and Solomon E. Owumi.

Best Publications

  • Biomarkers of oxidative stress and heavy metal levels as indicators of environmental pollution in African cat fish (Clarias gariepinus) from Nigeria Ogun River.

    E O Farombi;O A Adelowo;Y R Ajimoko

  • Phytochemical constituent and antioxidant activity of extract from the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum

    Afolabi C. Akinmoladun;E. O. Ibukun;Emmanuel Afor;E. M. Obuotor

  • Chemoprevention of 2-acetylaminofluorene-induced hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation in rats by kolaviron—A Garcinia kola seed extract

    E.O Farombi;J.G Tahnteng;A.O Agboola;J.O Nwankwo

  • Effect of vitamin E on monosodium glutamate induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress in rats.

    Oscar Okwudiri Onyema;Ebenezer Olatunde Farombi;Godwin O Emerole;Agwu Igwe Ukoha

  • Heme oxygenase-1 as a potential therapeutic target for hepatoprotection.

    Ebenezer Olatunde Farombi;Young Joon Surh

  • Chemical constituents and antioxidant activity of Alstonia boonei

    Afolabi C. Akinmoladun;E. O. Ibukun;Emmanuel Afor;B. L. Akinrinlola

  • Antioxidant Actions of Dried Flower Extracts of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. On Sodium Arsenite - Induced Oxidative Stress in Rats

    I.F. Usoh .;E.J. Akpan .;E.O. Etim .;E.O. Farombi .

  • Evaluation of antioxidant and free radical scavenging capacities of some Nigerian indigenous medicinal plants.

    Afolabi C. Akinmoladun;Efere M. Obuotor;Ebenezer O. Farombi

  • Kolaviron inhibits dimethyl nitrosamine-induced liver injury by suppressing COX-2 and iNOS expression via NF-κB and AP-1

    Ebenezer O. Farombi;Sangeeta Shrotriya;Young-Joon Surh

  • Chemoprevention of aflatoxin B1-induced genotoxicity and hepatic oxidative damage in rats by kolaviron, a natural bioflavonoid of Garcinia kola seeds.

    E O Farombi;B F Adepoju;O E Ola-Davies;G O Emerole

  • Hepatoprotective effects of Vernonia amygdalina (astereaceae) in rats treated with carbon tetrachloride.

    Omolola A. Adesanoye;Ebenezer O. Farombi

  • MECHANISMS FOR THE HEPATOPROTECTIVE ACTION OF KOLAVIRON: STUDIES ON HEPATIC ENZYMES, MICROSOMAL LIPIDS AND LIPID PEROXIDATION IN CARBONTETRACHLORIDE-TREATED RATS☆

    Farombi Eo

  • Protective properties of 6-gingerol-rich fraction from Zingiber officinale (Ginger) on chlorpyrifos-induced oxidative damage and inflammation in the brain, ovary and uterus of rats.

    Amos O. Abolaji;Mercy Ojo;Tosin T. Afolabi;Mary D. Arowoogun

  • Possible anti-atherogenic effect of kolaviron (a Garcinia kola seed extract) in hypercholesterolaemic rats.

    OA Adaramoye;VO Nwaneri;KC Anyanwu;EO Farombi

  • ANTI-OXIDANT MECHANISMS OF KOLAVIRON: STUDIES ON SERUM LIPOPROTEIN OXIDATION, METAL CHELATION AND OXIDATIVE MEMBRANE DAMAGE IN RATS

    EO Farombi;IA Nwaokeafor

  • Kolaviron, a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemical prevents dextran sulphate sodium-induced colitis in rats.

    Ebenezer O. Farombi;Isaac A. Adedara;Babajide O. Ajayi;Omolola R. Ayepola

  • Involvement of oxidative stress in 4-vinylcyclohexene-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster

    Amos Olalekan Abolaji;Amos Olalekan Abolaji;Jean Paul Kamdem;Thiago Henrique Lugokenski;Thallita Kalar Nascimento

  • Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of kaviiron (a Garcinia kola seed extract)

    S.B. Olaleye;E.O. Farombi;E.A. Adewoye;B.V. Owoyele

  • Attenuation of indomethacin‐ and HCl/ethanol‐induced oxidative gastric mucosa damage in rats by kolaviron, a natural biflavonoid of Garcinia kola seed

    S. B. Olaleye;E. O. Farombi

  • Effect of Butachlor on Antioxidant Enzyme Status and Lipid Peroxidation in Fresh Water African Catfish, (Clarias gariepinus)

    E. O. Farombi;Y. R. Ajimoko;O. A. Adelowo

Frequent Co-Authors

João Rocha
João Rocha Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Diogo O. Souza
Diogo O. Souza Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Denis B. Rosemberg
Denis B. Rosemberg Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Michael Aschner
Michael Aschner Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Abebe Menkir
Abebe Menkir International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Young-Joon Surh
Young-Joon Surh Seoul National University
M. Iqbal Choudhary
M. Iqbal Choudhary University of Karachi

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