Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Dr. Elijah Oladapo OYINLOYE

oyinloye.oladapo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2094-1855
Google scholar citation: 152; h index: 7; i10-index: 4
+234 9020531914
Office Location:
Faculty of Pharmacy Complex Rm. 009
Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology Email address: ptp@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng

Dr. Oladapo Elijah OYINLOYE is a Lecturer and researcher in Pharmacology and Toxicology, with expertise in inflammation, toxicology, chemotherapy, and natural product pharmacology. He earned his PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics in 2019 at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where his doctoral thesis focused on the anti-plasmodial, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory activities of methanol extracts and fractions of the leaves of Solanum dasyphyllum.
Since joining Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2013, Dr. Oyinloye has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and mentoring across Pharmacy, B.Sc. Pharmacology, and postgraduate programs. His research investigates the pharmacological activities of medicinal plants, with special emphasis on antimalarial, nephroprotective, hepatoprotective, and molecular toxicological potentials of natural products.
Dr. Oyinloye has completed significant international research, including a funded project by the Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation (Germany) at Georg-August University, Göttingen in 2017, which developed molecular tools for pathogen detection to support Ebola control in the DRC and malaria confirmation in Nigeria.
He has published extensively in national and international peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the growing body of knowledge on pharmacological potentials of medicinal plants. His recent works span from antimalarial and chemoprofiling studies on Solanum dasyphyllum, to protective roles of natural products against nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, antioxidant and in silico investigation of medicinal plants.
In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Oyinloye plays a vital role in academic administration at Olabisi Onabanjo University. He currently serves as the Acting Head of Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (since August 2021), and chairs the Faculty of Pharmacy Finance Committee. He is also a member of the B.Pharm. and PharmD curriculum drafting committees and serves on the University’s Students’ Disciplinary Sub-Committee.
Dr. Oyinloye is passionate about translational pharmacology, with a long-term vision of developing indigenous therapeutic agents from African medicinal plants to address local and global health challenges. His commitment to teaching, mentorship, and collaborative research underscores his dedication to advancing pharmacy education, drug discovery, and sustainable healthcare solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Recent Publications

1. Murtala, A. A., Oyinloye E. O., Oladoja, F. A., Adetutu, K. O., Olashore, H. A., Ogunjimi, L. O., Aderionla, A. A., Olooto, W. E., Soyinka, O. O., Fageyinbo, M. S., Faponle, A. S., Shonde, O. O., Osipitan, L. E., Kasumu, E. O., Abolarinwa, J. A., Joseph, O. O., Olaniran, E. O., and Osonuga O. O. (2024). Bambusa vulgaris attenuates haloperidol-induced motor deficit and non-motor co-morbidity in rats through up-regulation of dopamine transmission and mitigation of pro-inflammatory cytokines activities. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine; 10 (100375): 1-13.
2. Oladoja, F. A., Irokosu, E. S., Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala, A. A., Ayoola, M. D., Aderinola, A. A., Pender, G. C., and Popoola O. A. (2024). Hypoglycemic, antidiabetic and toxicological evaluation of leaf extract of Xylopia parviflora (A. rich.) Benth. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine; 10 (100358): 1-7.
3. Oladoja, F. A., Irokosu, E. S., Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala, A. A., Ayoola, M. D., Lasisi, F. O., and Aderibigbe, O. T. (2024). Evaluation of the antidiabetic activity and toxicological properties of Jaundea pinnata (P. Beauv.). Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology; 5 (100132): 1-7.
4. Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala, A. A., Oladoja, F. A., Aderinola, A. A., Okunye, L. O., Saka, S. A., Abolarinwa, J. A., Kasumu, O. E., and Osipitan, L. E. (2024). Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle peels extract attenuate nephrotoxicity induced by doxorubicin. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine; 11, 100412: 1-13.
5. Oladoja, F. A., Awodele, O., Oreagba, I. A., Irokosu, E. S., Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala A. A. (2024). Anti-inflammatory activity and molecular docking studies of the hydromethanolic leaf extract of Baphia longipedicellata Brumitt in rats. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine; 13 (100512): 1-8.
6. Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala, A. A., Oladoja, F. A., Okunye, O. L., Alabi, A. O., Aderinola, A. A., Abolarinwa, J. A., Alu, O. V., Ademowo, O. G. (2024). Antimalarial potentials of Solanum dasyphyllum fractions against Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology; 5 (200176): 1-11.
7. Murtala, A. A., Oyinloye, E. O., Oladoja, F. A., Fageyinbo, S. M., Olasore, H. A., Ogunjimi, L. O., Alabi, A., Olooto, W. E., Soyinka, O. O., Faponle, A. S., Shonde, O. O., Osipitan, L. E., Kasumu, E. O., Joseph, O. O., Olaniran, E. O., Olatunji, E. F. (2024). Xylopia parviflora (A. rich.) Benth. mitigates anxiety behavior and chronic mild stress-induced depression-like behavior in mice. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine; 13 (100541): 1-11.
8. Alabi, A. O., Ogunjimi, L. O., Murtala, A. A., Kasumu, E. O., Oyinloye, E. O., Shofoyeke, A. M., Ajayi, A. M. (2024). Sub-acute toxicity, antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of Mucuna pruriens L. leaves in experimental rodents. Journal of Ethnopharmacology; 333 (118489): 1-13.
9. Oyinloye E. O., Murtala A. A., Oladoja F. A., Alabi A. O., Aderinola A. A., Okunye O. L., Abolarinwa J. A., Hassan A. Y., Abdullah M. O. (2024). Assessment of nephroprotective potentials of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm) Swingle peels extract in gentamicin-induced kidney toxicity in mice. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; 20 (S): 21-27.
10. Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala, A. A., Oladoja, F. A., Okunye, O. L., Alabi, A. O., Ogundeyi, K. J. (January, 2025). Chemoprofiling and antimalarial potentials of methanol extract of Solanum dasyphyllum against Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Pharmacological Research – Natural Products; 6 (100138): 1-10.
11. Murtala A. A., Oyinloye E. O., Oladoja F. A., Fageyinbo S. M., Olasore H. S. A., Ogunjimi L. O., Alabi A. O., Olooto W. E., Soyinka O. O., Faponle A. S., Shonde O. O., Osipitan L. E., Joseph O. O., Oderinde I. A., Onifade O. R. (January, 2025). Bambusa vulgaris extract: A potential natural biogenic amine neurotransmitters modulator, COX-2 inhibitor and oxidative species suppressor for managing depression and anxiety. Natural Product Communications; 20 (1): 1-16.
12. Oyinloye E. O., Murtala A. A., Oladoja F. A., Jarikre T. A., Abdullahi U. O., Hassan A. Y., and Adeni A. O. (March, 2025). Hepato-protective activity of ethanol extract of Moringa oleifera leaves in acute rifampicin-induced hepatotoxicity. West African Journal of Pharmacy; 36 (1): 133-143.
13. Aderinola A. A., Ejiofor J. I., Ogunjimi L. O., Murtala A. A., Oyinloye E. O., and Oladoja F. A. (May, 2025). Lecaniodiscus cupanioides leaf extract attenuates Plasmodium berghei-induced malaria infection in albino mice via modulation of serum biochemical and hematological markers. Pharmacological Research – Natural Products; 7 (100257): 1-12.
14. Oyinloye E. O., Murtala A. A., Oladoja F. A., Alabi A. O., Tijani R. O., and Sogbade I. A. (May, 2025). In-vitro antioxidant and effects of ethanol extract of Syzygium aromaticum on gastrointestinal smooth muscle. Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy; 59 (1): 154-164.

Academic Staff

Dr. Elijah Oladapo Oyinloye – Senior Lecturer (Molecular Research, Cellular and Molecular Toxicology and Drug development) oyinloye.oladapo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0003-2094-1855 Google Scholar Citations: 152; h=7: i10-index:4 (+234 9020531914) Office Rm. 009.
Dr. Rasidat Olufunke Tijani– Lecturer II (Ethnopharmacology) rasidat.itijani@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0001-7405-2119; Google Scholar Citations: 56; h-index: 4; i10-index: 1 (+234 8064570768) Office Rm. 015
Mr. Farouk Adedeji Oladoja – Lecturer I (Neuroendocrine Pharmacology) adedeji.oladoja@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0002-7587-9975; Google Scholar Citations: 108; h-index: 7; i10-index: 3 (+234 8065153035) Office Rm. 012

Technological Staff

Mrs. Safiatu Omoyeni Toriola –Technologist II +234 8033685254