Oyedayo Phillips Akano is a Nigerian lecturer and researcher specializing in Physiology. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Physiology, along with a B.Tech. with a Second Class upper division. His research focuses on reproductive toxicity, neuroprotection, and the effects of various substances on biological systems. With a keen interest in academia, Akano has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in conferences and workshops. He currently lectures at Babcock University and has previous teaching experience at Atiba University and Ajayi Crowther University. Akano is also involved in extra-curricular activities such as singing, sports, and traveling.
EDUCATION
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES
Ph.D. Physiology (Reproductive and Endocrine Physiology) 2023
M.Sc. Physiology (Reproductive and Endocrine Physiology) 2018
Certificate of Information and Communication Technology 2007
B.Tech. Physiology (Second Class upper division) 2012
Senior School Examination (Certificate SSEC) 2005
Primary School Leaving Certificate 1998
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Physiology (medical), Endocrinology, Reproductive Medicine, Drug Discovery
FUTURE PROJECTS
Reproductive toxicity and the use of phytochemicals for effective management
Applications Invited
Identification, Isolation and naming of finite active ingredients in plant extracts.
Applications Invited
Genetic evaluation of sperm cells with abnormal morphology.
Protective Role of Aframomum melegueta Against Arsenic-Induced Oxidative and Neurobehavioral Toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster OP Akano, BO Adeoye, O Adebola, OOJ Adetunji, TO Afolabi, ... 2026
Glutathione as a Potential Neuroprotectant Against MDMA-Induced Oxidative Stress, Neuroinflammation, and Apoptosis in the Rat Brain OP Akano, G Olatinwo, MA Hamed, DT Oluwole, AJ Jegede, AF Ajayi Neurochemical Research 51 (3), 151 , 2026 2026
Chemotherapeutic Potentials of Honey in Cancer Management: A Prospect for Integrative Oncology BO Adeoye, OP Akano, RC Chibundu, E Omobude-Aisagbonhi, ... Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences 3 (2 … , 2026 2026
Protective effects of vitamin E and quercetin against MDMA-induced cardiac and hematological dysfunction in male wistar rats AF Ajayi, DT Oluwole, MA Hamed, AJ Jegede, FB Adisa, LO Okeleji, ... Pflügers Archiv-European Journal of Physiology 478 (5), 41 , 2026 2026
Assessment of the Potential Anti-Proliferative Effects of Margaritaria Discoidea Extract on a Rat Model of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia BO Adedeji, DT Oluwole, MA Hamed, OP Akano, AF Ajayi 2026
A systematic review of inflammasome signalling, diabetes co-morbidities and nutraceuticals: a three-fold cord that can be dietarily broken BO Adeoye, OP Akano, OM Daniyan, PA Mokogwu, AH Oyebanji, ... Phytochemistry Reviews, 1-21 , 2026 2026
Diagnosis and Staging of Photocarcinoma AF Ajayi, DT Oluwole, OP Akano Pathogenesis and Treatment of Solar Radiation Induced Skin Cancer: Advances … , 2026 2026
Preclinical evidence of the therapeutic effect of Moringa oleifera in peptic ulcer disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis SO Akiode, AG Adeniran, OP Akano, AS Olusa, OO Ovuakporie-Uvo, ... Frontiers in Pharmacology 17, 1689789 , 2026 2026
Quercetin’s multifaceted effects on testicular function and fertility: a comprehensive review of the underlying molecular mechanisms AF Ajayi, MC Onaolapo, MO Oyowvi, OP Akano, LO Ajayi Food Chemistry Advances, 101241 , 2026 2026
Nutraceutical regulations of G-protein coupled receptors in neurological, cardiovascular and endocrine disorders: a review BO Adeoye, OP Akano, DR Awojebe, BT Ogunbiyi, AD Adeoye, ... Phytochemistry Reviews 25 (2), 1881-1898 , 2026 2026
Irvingia gabonensis seed extracts protect against lead-induced testicular damage in Wistar rats OP Akano, OS Akinsomisoye Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources (IJNPR)[Formerly Natural … , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Effectiveness of Multimodal Interventions in Reducing Unintentional Nasogastric Tube Displacement in Critically Ill Patients: A Narrative Review OI Fawole, ET Adebayo, AO Okunlola, MO Komolafe, OP Ogunsola, ... SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine 7 (1), 391 , 2025 2025
Protective role of Talinum triangulare leaf extract against Lead-Induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats DD Alade, YS Akinsanya, EO Ikuomola, UU Shehu, OP Akano, ... Scientific Reports 15 (1), 42150 , 2025 2025
Prevalence and factors influencing codeine abuse among women of reproductive age in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria WIT Eunice, OM Oluwakemi, OD Tolulope, AO Phillips, AA Folorunsho African Research Reports 1 (5), 312-321 , 2025 2025
Epigenetics’ responsibility in endometriosis: A comprehensive assessment OP Akano, VO Amos, IO Fawole, AC Oyindamola, AF Ajayi The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 253, 106814 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Impact of substance abuse on polycystic ovarian syndrome LO Ajayi, MC Onaolapo, GB Akanbi, AH Ayodele, MO Alabi, GO Gbenga, ... Discover Endocrinology and Metabolism 1 (1), 10 , 2025 2025
Pharmacological interventions for neuropathic pain WO Kamoru, OG Boluwatife, AF Bukola, JA Jonathan, AO Phillips, ... African Research Reports 1 (4), 178-189 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Unveiling the Physiological Systemic Consequences of Adolescent Opioid Use: A Systematic Review A Ayodeji Folorunsho, O Mega Obukohwo, A Oyedayo Phillips, ... Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Use 30 (5), 216-244 , 2025 2025
Genetic and epigenetic landscape of erectile dysfunction: a comprehensive review AF Ajayi, SO Bolade, TV Aremu, AH Ayodele, OP Akano Gene, 149716 , 2025 2025
Protective role of coenzyme Q10 against trihexyphenidyl-induced pulmonary toxicity in Wistar rats JG Omole, LO Ajayi, IR Ajewole, T Osholonge, OP Akano, AF Ajayi BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology 26 (1), 114 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Lecithin and cardiovascular health: a comprehensive review MC Onaolapo, OD Alabi, OP Akano, BS Olateju, LO Okeleji, WJ Adeyemi, ... The Egyptian Heart Journal 76 (1), 92 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 16
Molecular pathways in reproductive cancers: a focus on prostate and ovarian cancer AF Ajayi, MO Oyovwi, OP Akano, GB Akanbi, FB Adisa Cancer Cell International 25 (1), 33 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 12
Current and emerging therapies for endometriosis-associated pain: a review EO Tijani, LO Ajayi, OS Tijani, OP Akano, AF Ajayi Middle East Fertility Society Journal 30 (1), 9 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 11
Assessment of the toxicity and biochemical effects of detergent processed cassava on renal function of Wistar rats GE Oghobase, OT Aladesanmi, RO Akomolafe, OS Olukiran, OP Akano, ... Toxicology Reports 7, 1103-1111 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 10
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of hesperetin in cisplatin-induced male reproductive toxicity in mice FO Asejeje, OP Akano, EO Ajiboye, OA Adeyemo, OB Ogunro Comparative Clinical Pathology 33 (5), 693-704 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 9
Metabolomics of male infertility AV Oluwaloseyi, OA Noah, AL Oluwatoyin, Y Gaffar, O Moses, OP Akano, ... Clinica Chimica Acta, 117850 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 9
Unfolding the complexity of epigenetics in male reproductive aging: a review of therapeutic implications AF Ajayi, MO Oyovwi, G Olatinwo, OP Akano Molecular Biology Reports 51 (1), 1-17 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 8
Diisononyl phthalate negatively perturbs testicular energy metabolism and histoarchitecture of rats SA Kehinde, AT Ore, A, TP Olajide, Fatokun, OP Akano Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 8, 1-7 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 8
Neuroprotective Effects of Garcinia kola ethanol Seed Extract on Haloperidol-Induced Catalepsy in Mice AA David, AA Oladele, AO Philip, AA Zabdiel, AB Olufunso, OO Tolulope, ... Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR) 6 (2), 281-286 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 8
Toxicological assessment of pesticide exposure in Wistar rats: an acute and sub-acute inhalation study AO Akande, TO Aladesanmi, OS Akinsomisoye, OP Akano Saudi J Biomed Res 9 (5), 74-79 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 7
Potential Role of CREM in Diabetes‐Associated Testicular Dysfunction: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives OC Badejogbin, OP Akano, OEB Julius, MO Agunloye, MV Olubiyi, ... Reproductive Medicine and Biology 24 (1), e12661 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 5
Assessment of Dichlorvos, Cypermethrin, Synthetic Camphor, Pinenes, and Kerosene: Impact on Testosterone Levels, Glutathione Concentration, and Testicular Histology in Male … AO Akande, TO Aladesanmi, OS Akinsomisoye, OP Akano, JI Akande East African Scholars J Med Sci 7 (7), 285-9 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 5
Brine shrimp bioactivity and cytotoxic potential of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O’Rorke) Baill seed OP Akano, OS Akinsomisoye Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences 16 (1), e142215 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 5
Effects of Ethanol Extract of Secamone afzelii (Schult) K. Schum (Asclepiadceae) Leaves on Aluminum Chloride-induced Reproductive Toxicity in Male Wistar Rats. OO Taiwo, AO Ayoka, OP Akano, AD Adeoye, SOA Odukoya Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (JKIMSU) 10 (2) , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 5
Lead Acetate Provokes Poor Sperm Quality and Reduced Sperm Concentration in Male Wistars Rats OP Akano, OS Akinsomisoye, DD Alade, YS Akinsanya Annals of Military and Health Sciences Research 22 (2) , 0 Citations: 5
Melatonin protect against pregabalin-induced gonadotoxicity via anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, enzymatic and hormonal regulatory mechanisms in rats AF Ajayi, MS Borisade, P Oyedokun, OP Akano, LO Ajayi, DT Oluwole, ... BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology 26 (1), 30 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 4
Antioxidant and Phytochemical Profile of Crude Ethanol Extract and Fractions of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O’Rorke) Baill Seed OP Akano, OS Akinsomisoye, AO Ayoka Ajayi Crowther Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 3 (1), 13-21 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 4
Chronic Lead Exposure Impairment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis in Adult Male Wistar Rats: Biochemical and Histomorphological Evidence AO Adebola, LC Marvellous, AB Olufunso, OP Akano, OS Tunde, ... East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences 7 (05), 191-199 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 4
Epigenetics’ responsibility in endometriosis: A comprehensive assessment OP Akano, VO Amos, IO Fawole, AC Oyindamola, AF Ajayi The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 253, 106814 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 3
Protective role of coenzyme Q10 against trihexyphenidyl-induced pulmonary toxicity in Wistar rats JG Omole, LO Ajayi, IR Ajewole, T Osholonge, OP Akano, AF Ajayi BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology 26 (1), 114 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 3
