Dr. O.S. Olukiran

Senior Lecturer

OLUKIRAN OLAOLUWA SESAN

INSTITUTIONAL EMAIL:osolukiran@oauife.edu.ng

ALTERNATIVE EMAIL: oolaoluwasesan@gmail.com

PHONE NUMBER(S): 08133978053; 08058112508

Dr. Olukiran Olaoluwa Sesan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He joined the University in December 2014 and has since acquired over a decade of teaching experience in Human Physiology to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. He obtained his B.Tech. (2007), M.Sc. (2013), and Ph.D. (2018) degrees in Physiology.

His research interests focus on the renal and gastrointestinal systems. Dr. Olaoluwa has published numerous articles in reputable journals and actively supervises postgraduate students. He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Physiological Society of Nigeria and the Physiological Society of UK, contributing to academic scholarship, research advancement, and professional development within the health sciences.

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. 1. Olukiran O. S., Akomolafe R.O., Bamitale K.D.S., Ajayi A.O., Okonji R.E. and Bejide R.A. (2014). Protective and curative effects of Livolin forte® on carbon tetrachloride – induced liver damage in Wistar rats. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine; 4(1): 57 – 65 (Turkey).
  2. Olukiran O. S., Akomolafe R.O., Bamitale K.D.S., Ajayi A.O., Okonji R.E. and Bejide R.A. (2014). Prophylactic and curative assessment of Essentiale forte ® on carbon tetrachloride – induced liver damage in Wistar rats. Macedonian Journal of Medical Science; 7(3): 408 – 414 (Macedonia).
  3. Akomolafe R.O., Olukiran O.S., Imafidon C.E., Ayannuga O.A., Oyekunle J.A., Akanji B.O. and Oladele A.A (2014). A study of two weeks’ administration of copper sulphate on markers of renal function and feeding pattern of Wistar rats. African Journal of Biochemistry Research; 8(9): 158-165 (South Africa).
  4. Alese O. O., Adeosun O. I., Johnson E.O., Olukiran O.S, Alese O.M. (2014). Comparative effects of exercise on selected cardiorespiratory parameters among young adults from different ethnic groups resident in Nigeria. American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. 2(6): 123-127.
  5. Imafidon C.E., Akomolafe R.O., Sanusi A.A., Ogundipe O.J., Olukiran O.S. and Oladele A.A. (2015). Polyphenol-rich extract of Vernonia amygdalina (Del.) leaves ameliorated cadmium-induced alterations in feeding pattern and urine volume of male Wistar rats. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology; 4(4): 284-292 (Turkey).
  6. Imafidon C.E., Akomolafe R.O., Sanusi A.A., Ogundipe O.J., Olukiran O.S. and Oladele A.A. (2015). Amelioration of cadmium-induced nephropathy using polyphenol extract of Vernonia amygdalina (Del.) leaves in rat model. Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences; 3(4): 567-577 (Macedonia).
  7. 7. Olatunji S.Y., Adewole O.S., Ayannuga O.A., Adelodun S.T., Adekomi D.A., and Olukiran OS. (2015). Microanatomy and histomorphometry analysis of the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on lead-induced kidney damage in adult wistar rats. International Journal of Biology and Chemical Sciences. 9(3): 1599-1614.
  8. Akomolafe R.O., Imafidon C.E., Olukiran O.S., Oladele A.A. and Ajayi A.O. (2016). Livolin forte® ameliorates cadmium-induced kidney injury in Wistar rats. Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research; 17(2): 107-116 (Serbia).
  9. Ogundipe D.J., Akomolafe R.O., Sanusi A.A., Imafidon C.E., Olukiran O.S. and Oladele A.A. (2016). Effects of two weeks’ administration of Ocimum gratissimum leaf on feeding pattern and markers of renal function in rats treated with gentamicin. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences(Elsevier); 3(3): 219-231. (Egypt).
  10. Ashibuogwu M.N., Adeosun I.O., Akomolafe R.O., Sanni D.O. and Olukiran O.S. (2016). Diuretic activity and toxicity study of the aqueous extract of Cola nitida seed on markers of renal function and electrolytes in rats. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine; 13(4): 393 – 404 (United States of America).
  11. Olaleye R.O., Akomolafe R.O., Imafidon C.E., Ogundipe D.J., Olukiran O.S. and Oladele A.A (2016). Treatment with methanolic extract of Ocimum gratissimum (Linn.) leaf reversibly normalizes urine protein-creatinine ratio in Wistar rat model of gentamicin-induced kidney. International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research; 5: 155-171 (Nigeria).
  12. 12. Akomolafe R.O., Olukiran O.S., Imafidon C.E., Ayannuga O.A., Oyekunle J.A., and Oladele A.A (2016). Effects of chronic copper sulphate administration on feeding pattern and markers of renal and liver functions in Wistar rats. Fiziologia; 1: 13 – 19 (Romania).
  13. 13. Alese O., Adeoshun I., Johnson O., Ogunlade O., Olukiran O, and Alese O. (2016). Ethnic differences in cardiorespiratory variables among Igbo and Yoruba young female adult’s resident in Nigeria. African Journal of Biomedical Research; 19: 187-190. (Nigeria).
  14. Alabi Q.K., Olukiran O.S., Adefisayo M.A., and Fadeyi B.A. (2017). Effects of treatment with nauclea latifolia root decoction on sexual behavior and reproductive functions in male rabbits. Journal of Dietary Supplements. 15(5): 649-664. (United States of America)
  15. 15. Alabi Q.K., Akomolafe R.O., Olukiran O.S., Adeyemi W.J., Nafiu A.O., Adefisayo M.A., Omole J.G., Kajewole D.I. and Odujoko O.O. (2017). The Garcinia kola biflavonoid kolaviron attenuates experimental hepatotoxicity induced by diclofenac. Pathophysiology (Elsevier); 24(4): 281-290 (United States of America).
  16. 16. Akomolafe R.O., Imafidon C.E., Olukiran O.S., Oladele A.A., Akanji B.O. (2017). Sub-acute administration of lower doses of nicotine caused sex-dependent improvement of renal function in Wistar rats. Toxicology Reports (Elsevier); 4: 535-542 (United States of America).
  17. Alabi Q.K., Akomolafe R.O., Olukiran O.S., Nafiu A.O., Adefisayo M.A., Owotomo O.I., Omole J.G. and Olamilosoye K.P. (2018). Combined administration of L-carnitine and ascorbic acid ameliorates cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Journal of the American College of Nutrition; 37(5): 387 – 398 (United States of America).
  18. Imafidon C.E., Olukiran O.S., Ogundipe D.J., Eluwole A.O., Adekunle I.A and Oke G.O. (2018). Acetonic extract of Vernonia amygdalina (Del.) attenuates Cd-induced liver injury: Potential application in adjuvant heavy metal therapy. Toxicology Reports (Elsevier); 5:324-332.
  19. Alabi Q.K., Akomolafe R.O., Adefisayo M.A., Olukiran O.S., Nafiu A.O., Fasanya M.A. and Oladele A.A. (2018). Kolaviron attenuates diclofenac-induced nephrotoxicity in male Wistar rats.Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism;43(9): 956-968. (United States of America).
  20. Olukiran O.S., Akomolafe R.O., Ilesanmi O.S., Imafidon C.E. and Alabi Q.K. (2018). Age‐related changes in urinary protein excretion in relation to indices of renal function in Wistar rats. Animal Model and Experimental Medicine; (4):295–304 (China).
  21. Olukiran O.S., Akomolafe R.O., Ilesanmi O.S., Imafidon C.E. and Alabi Q.K (2019). Proteinuria in relation to age-dependent changes in the plasma and urine concentrations of some electrolytes and hematological indices in Wistar rats.Veterinary and Animal Science (Elsevier); 7(2019): 100048 (United States of America).
  22. Oghobase G.E., Aladesanmi, O.T., Akomolafe R.O., Olukiran O.S., Akano, O.P and Eimunjeze M. (2020). Assessment of the toxicity and biochemical effects of detergent processed cassava on renal function of Wistar rats.Toxicology Reports (Elsevier);7(2020): 1103 – 1111. (United States of America).
  23. Ogundipe O.J., Akomolafe R.O., Olukiran O.S., Akinpelu O.F. (2022). Obesity and maternal lipid profile: Role of diet in epigenetic transfer on the offspring.Journal of Obesity and Eating Disorders; 7(2):24.
  24. Olukiran O.S., Akomolafe R.O., Alabi Q.K. and Ogundipe O.J. (2023). Sex-related changes in the markers of renal function, electrolytes and hematological indices in rats of different age groups in relation to protein excretion.Comparative and Clinical Pathology (Springer).33: 57-67.
  25. Ojo O.A, Ogunlakin A.D, Akintayo O.C, Olukiran O.S, Adetunji J.B, Ajayi-Odoko O.A, Ogwa T.O, Molehin O.R, Ojo O.O, Ramzi A Mothana and Abdullah R Alanzi. (2023). Preclinical anti-diabetic and antioxidant effects of Spilanthes filicaulis in fructose-fed streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy via suppression of cAMP/PKA/CREB/cFOS signaling pathway.PLoS ONE.19(4):e0301992.
  26. Ojo O.A, Ogunlakin A.D, Akintayo O.C, Olukiran O.S, Adetunji J.B, Ajayi-Odoko O.A, Ogwa T.O, Molehin O.R, Ojo O.O, Mothana R.A and Alanzi A.R. (2023). Nephroprotective effects of the methanolic extract of Petiveria alliacea L. against streptozotocin-induced type-2 diabetes through amelioration of oxidative stress and apoptosis via modulation of the cAMP/PKA/CREB/cFOS and Bcl2 signaling pathways in rats“. Phytomedicine Plus (Elsevier).4(3):100596.
  27. Adeyele E.I., Ayanyemi E.O., Akomolafe R.O., Olukiran O.S., Aladesanmi O.T., Adetutu A.O. (2024). Assessment of the toxic influence of locally formulated pesticides on hepatic and renal biomarkers in male Wistar rats. Toxicology Research. 13:1-15.

28.Olukiran O.S., Ogundipe O.J., Adelodun S.T., Hamed M.A., Babatunde O.S., Alese O.O., Akomolafe R.O. (2025). Sex and dose differences in morphine administration on renal function, inflammatory and apoptotic markers in male and female Wistar rats. Current Research in Physiology (Elsevier): 8(2025): 100162. (Netherlands).

  1. 29. Ogundipe O.J., Akinpelu O.F., Sossou I.T., Fajemidagba A.G., Owoeye O.P., Adeyemi I.L., Olukiran O.S., Akomolafe R.O. (2025). Aqueous extract of Artocarpus heterophyllus leaves attenuates gentamicin‑induced nephrotoxicity via modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation in rats. 50:63. (Brazil).
  2. 30. Adeyemi O.B., Latif M.B., Afolabi R.A., Olukiran O.S., Amosun A.A., Iyare R.N., Ogundipe O.J., Asafa M.A., Tchokossa P (2025). Effects of Exposure to Radiation from a Telecommunication Mast on Markers of Renal Function and Oxidative Stress in Rats. Int J Biol Med Res. 2025; 16(3): 8117-8124
  3. 31. Olukiran O.S., Adeniran I.A., Adeniran E.E., Orekoya E.A., Akomolafe R.O. (2025). Effects of Curcuma aeruginosaRoxb. on selected biomarkers of renal and liver function following gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity and hepatic damage in male Wistar rats. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences.13(10):3940-3949. (India).