Atolani Olubunmi

@unilorin.edu.ng

Associate Professor, Faculty of Physical Sciences
Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Ilorin

Atolani Olubunmi

EDUCATION

B.Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc. Chemistry
Ph.D. Chemistry

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Organic Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Chemistry, Biochemistry
99

Scopus Publications

3130

Scholar Citations

30

Scholar h-index

64

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effect of Modulation of Uridine 5’-Diphospho-Glucuronosyl Transferase 1A Enzymes by Jatropha curcas Extracts on the Pharmacokinetics of Dolutegravir: Jatropha curcas Extracts …
    MO Ologe, OA Yusuf, O Atolani, AA Njan, AC Tella
    Arabian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 12 (1), 29-49 , 2026
    2026
  • Computational Bioprospecting for Novel Plasmodium falciparum lactate Dehydrogenase Inhibitors Toward Malaria Treatment
    SO Ibrahim, YO Ayipo, MN Mordi, HY Lukman, FA Abubakar, SO Usman, ...
    In Silico Research in Biomedicine, 100335 , 2026
    2026
  • Underutilized Tropical Herbs in Cosmeceuticals: A Review
    AH Garuba, AT Hamzat, O Atolani
    Pharmacology, Characterizations, Toxicity, and Herb-Drug Interactions of … , 2026
    2026
  • Adansonia digitata (Baobab): A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Appraisal of Its Ethnomedicinal and Nutraceutical Significance
    AT Hamzat, OI Adeniran, O Atolani
    Pharmacology, Characterizations, Toxicity, and Herb-Drug Interactions of … , 2026
    2026
  • An Overview of Current Trend in Esters Synthesis.
    TJ Ogundoro, O Atolani
    Chemist 96 (1) , 2025
    2025
  • Preparation, Characterization and Anti-inflammatory Evaluation of Fortified Cosmeceutical Emollient from the Seed Oil of Azadirachta indica A. Juss
    O Atolani, FC Oladapo, OC Olupade, GC Ekejiuba, EA Taiwo
    Chemist 96 (1) , 2025
    2025
  • African Walnut ( Plukenetia conophora )‐Fortified Yoghurt: Fatty Acids, Oxidative Stability, Physicochemical Properties, and Sensory Attributes During Chill Storage
    KD Adeyemi, ZO Sulaymon, YR Oluwasegun, O Atolani
    European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology 127 (8), e70039 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Phytochemical Analysis and In Silico Anti-HIV Activity Studies of Compounds from Jatropha curcas Leaves Extracts
    OA Yusuf, MO Ologe, AA Mohammed, O Atolani, V Osamor
    Journal of Science and Information Technology 19 (1), 43-54 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Advances in green synthesis and application of nanoparticles from crop residues: A comprehensive review
    OF Olaniyan, CA Ariwaodo, SO Ibrahim, O Atolani, L Kambizi
    Scientific African 28, e02654 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 27
  • Adansonia digitata and Daniella oliveri seed oils and cosmeceutical products exhibited potent pharmacological and marginal toxicity on fibroblast cells
    O Atolani, AT Kola-Mustapha, DE Tarigha, ET Areh, AT Hamzat, ...
    Scientific African 28, e02643 , 2025
    2025
  • Comparative profiling of secondary metabolites and antidiabetic properties of Anogeissus leiocarpus (DC.) Guill. & Perr.(Combretaceae) extracts
    IO Evbuomwan, EH Ezenabor, AA Adeyemi, D Opara, I Onyinyechi, ...
    2025
  • De novo in silico screening of natural products for antidiabetic drug discovery: ADMET profiling, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations
    SO Ibrahim, YO Ayipo, HY Lukman, FA Abubakar, A Na’Allah, ...
    In Silico Pharmacology 13 (1), 29 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 13
  • Cholesterol oxides and quality attributes of NaCl-substituted low-fat chicken sausages prepared with different antioxidants
    KD Adeyemi, OS Olatunji, O Atolani, H Ishola, RM Shittu, KM Okukpe, ...
    Heliyon 11 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Chemical Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Alkyd resins from Gossypium Hirsutum Seed Oil Using Maleic and Phthalic Anhydrides
    SO Ibrahim, S Kenneth, FR Abdulkadir, AA Hamid, OJ Ibukun, MF Zubair, ...
    Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science 30 (1), 1-10 , 2025
    2025
  • In-vitro Cholinesterase Inhibition Potential and Fatty Acid Profiling of Lipids Obtained via Direct Trans-esterification from Sarcocephalus latifolius (sm.) Fruits and Leaves
    O Atolani, J Adewara, J Onojah
    Al-Bahir 6 (1), 1 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • In Silico Medicinal and Pharmacological Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents from the Root Bark Extract of Enantia Chlorantha as Potential Antimalarial Drugs
    S Ibrahim, H Lukman, Y Ayipo, H Babamale, F Abdulkadir, A Hamid, ...
    Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences 23 (2), 178-188 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Proceedings of the II Southern Science Conference: Book A
    AQ Ricci, C Quintero, C Siqueira, EG Sanches, LAB De Boni, P Martins, ...
    Produções Técnicas , 2024
    2024
  • Targeting mutation sites in the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 as potential therapeutic strategy against COVID-19 by antiretroviral drugs
    OL Erukainure, A Muhammad, R Ravichandran, MM Abarshi, SB Katsayal, ...
    Toxicology reports 13, 101825 , 2024
    2024
  • Antioxidant and inflammatory-modulating properties of ginger and bitterleaf teas
    O Stephen Adeyemi, D Emmanuel Rotimi, H Demilade Fatinukun, ...
    International Journal of Environmental Health Research 34 (12), 4122-4136 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Characterization, Chemical Composition and Cream Formulation from the Seed Butter of Mangifera indica L.
    AJ Aliyua, SO Ibrahimb, K Abdulmumeena, O Atolania
    The Chemist, 70 , 2024
    2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Natural antioxidants from some fruits, seeds, foods, natural products, and associated health benefits: An update
    MM Rahaman, R Hossain, J Herrera‐Bravo, MT Islam, O Atolani, ...
    Food science & nutrition 11 (4), 1657-1670 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 456
  • Nanoparticles as antimicrobial and antiviral agents: A literature-based perspective study
    S Sharmin, MM Rahaman, C Sarkar, O Atolani, MT Islam, OS Adeyemi
    Heliyon 7 (3) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 363
  • Comprehensive scientific demystification of Kigelia africana: A review
    OA Gabriel, A Olubunmi
    African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry 3 (9), 158-164 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 127
  • Green synthesis and characterisation of natural antiseptic soaps from the oils of underutilised tropical seed
    O Atolani, ET Olabiyi, AA Issa, HT Azeez, EG Onoja, SO Ibrahim, ...
    Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 4, 32-39 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 92
  • COVID-19: Critical discussion on the applications and implications of chemicals in sanitizers and disinfectants
    O Atolani, MT Baker, OS Adeyemi, IR Olanrewaju, AA Hamid, OM Ameen, ...
    EXCLI journal 19, 785 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 87
  • Chemical characterization, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, Anti-Toxoplasma gondii and antimicrobial potentials of the Citrus sinensis seed oil for sustainable cosmeceutical production
    O Atolani, N Adamu, OS Oguntoye, MF Zubair, OA Fabiyi, RA Oyegoke, ...
    Heliyon 6 (2) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 77
  • Antioxidant and cytotoxicity effects of seed oils from edible fruits
    O Atolani, J Omere, CA Otuechere, A Adewuyi
    Journal of Acute Disease 1 (2), 130-134 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 67
  • Antioxidant and cytotoxicity of β-amyrin acetate fraction from Bridelia ferruginea leaves
    OA Fabiyi, O Atolani, OS ADEYEMI, GA OLATUNJI
    Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2 (2), S981-S984 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 64
  • Preparation of bio-nematicidal nanoparticles of Eucalyptus officinalis for the control of cyst nematode (Heterodera sacchari)
    OA Fabiyi
    The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 57
  • Suppressive Effects of Clerodendrum volubile P Beauv. [Labiatae] Methanolic Extract and Its Fractions on Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
    OL Erukainure, RM Hafizur, N Kabir, MI Choudhary, O Atolani, P Banerjee, ...
    Frontiers in Pharmacology 9, 8 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 56
  • Plant parasitic nematodes management through natural products: current progress and challenges
    O Atolani, OA Fabiyi
    Management of phytonematodes: recent advances and future challenges, 297-315 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 53
  • Essential oil from the stem bark of Cordia sebestena scavenges free radicals
    CB Adeosun, S Olaseinde, AO Opeifa, O Atolani
    Journal of Acute Medicine 3 (4), 138-141 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 52
  • Anti-diabetic effect of the ethyl acetate fraction of Clerodendrum volubile: protocatechuic acid suppresses phagocytic oxidative burst and modulates inflammatory cytokines
    OL Erukainure, RM Hafizur, MI Choudhary, A Adhikari, AM Mesaik, ...
    Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 86, 307-315 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 51
  • Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of cuticular wax from Kigelia africana
    A Olubunmi, OA Gabriel, AO Stephen, FO Scott
    FABAD Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 34 (4), 187 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 51
  • Imidazole derivatives as antiparasitic agents and use of molecular modeling to investigate the structure–activity relationship
    OS Adeyemi, AO Eseola, W Plass, O Atolani, T Sugi, Y Han, GE Batiha, ...
    Parasitology research 119 (6), 1925-1941 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 47
  • Phytochemicals from Kigelia pinnata Leaves Show Antioxidant and Anticancer Potential on Human Cancer Cell Line
    O Atolani, GA Olatunji, OA Fabiyi, AJ Adeniji, OO Ogbole
    Journal of Medicinal Food 16 (10), 878-885 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 47
  • Toxicity assessment of sub-acute and sub-chronic oral administration and diuretic potential of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces
    NS Njinga, AT Kola-Mustapha, AL Quadri, O Atolani, RO Ayanniyi, ...
    Heliyon 6 (9) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 45
  • Chemical composition and antioxidant potentials of Kigelia pinnata root oil and extracts
    O Atolani, SO Adeyemi, E Akpan, CB Adeosun, GA Olatunji
    Excli Journal 10, 264 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 44
  • Computational and experimental validation of antioxidant properties of synthesized bioactive ferulic acid derivatives
    OS Adeyemi, O Atolani, P Banerjee, G Arolasafe, R Preissner, P Etukudoh, ...
    International Journal of Food Properties 21 (1), 86-98 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 43
  • Chemical and biological evaluations of potent antiseptic cosmetic products obtained from Momordica charantia seed oil
    MF Zubair, O Atolani, SO Ibrahim, OS Oguntoye, HA Abdulrahim, ...
    Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 9, 35-41 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 39

Publications

(1) Rahaman MM, Hossain R, Herrera-Bravo J, Islam MT, Atolani O, Adeyemi OS, Owolodun OA, Kambizi L, Daştan SD, Calina D, Sharifi-Rad J. (2023). Natural antioxidants from some fruits, seeds, foods, natural products, and associated health benefits: An update. Food Sci Nutr. 13;11 (4): 1657-1670.
(2) Zubair, M.F., Ibrahim, S.O., Atolani, O., Hamid A.A., Ibukun, O.J., Abdulrahim, H.A. (2022). Chemical Characterization, Preparation of Biosurfactant and Biochemical Evaluation of Seed Oil of Luffa aegyptiaca. Chemist. 93 (1).
(3) Elemo, G.N., Erukainure, O.L., Okafor, J.N.C., Banerjee P, Preissner R., Nwachukwu ., Viola A., Atolani, O., Awosika, A., Shode, F. (2022). Underutilized legumes, Cajanus cajan and Glycine max may bring about antisickling effect in sickle cell disease by modulation of redox homeostasis in sickled erythrocytes and alteration of its functional chemistry. Journal of Food Biochemistry. 46 (9): e14322
(4) Erukainure, O.L., Atolani, O., Muhammad, A., Katsayal S.B., Ebhuoma O.O., Ibeji, C.U., Mesaik, M.A. (2022). Targeting the initiation and termination codons of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as possible therapy against COVID-19: the role of novel harpagide 5-O-β-D-glucopyranoside from Clerodendrum volubile P Beauv. (Labiatae) Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 40(6). 2475–2488.
(5) Atolani O*., Sulaiman F.A., Hamid A.A., Alayo A., Akina A.C., Oloriegbe S., Balogun B.A., Olatunji G.A., Kambizi L. (2021). In pursuit of new anti-malarial candidates: novel