Research

Polymorphism Associated with Hypertension in Nigerians

Adediran A., Ilyas A., Osunkalu V., Ogbenna A., Wakama T., Onakade A., Ocheni S. (2021). Is MTHFR C677T Gene Polymorphism Associated with Hypertension in Nigerians? Asian Journal of Cardiology Research. 5(4): 39-45.

Ovarian reserve in Nigerian women with Sickle Cell Anaemia

S.R. Garba, C.C. Makwe, V.O. Osunkalu, O.O. Kalejaiye, A.P. Soibi-Harry, A.U. Aliyu, B.B. Afolabi (2021). Ovarian reserve in Nigerian women with Sickle Cell Anaemia: a Cross-Sectional study. Journal of Ovarian Research. 14: 174

Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase and methionine synthase gene polymorphisms as genetic determinants of pre-eclampsia.

Osunkalu VO, Taiwo IA, Makwe CC and Quao RA (2020). Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase and methionine synthase gene polymorphisms as genetic determinants of pre-eclampsia. Pregnancy Hypertension. 20: 7-13 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.preghy.2020.02.001.   

Serum homocysteine and disease severity in sickle cell anemia patients in Lagos (2019)

Ebele Uche, Oluwaseun Adelekan, Akinsegun Akinbami, Vincent Osunkalu, Kamal Ismail, Ann Abiola Ogbenna, Mulikat Badiru, Adedoyin Dosunmu, Esther Oluwole, Omolara Kamson. Serum homocysteine and disease severity in sickle cell anemia patients in Lagos (2019) Journal of Blood Medicine. 2019 (10):127—134. 

Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation in sickle cell anaemia patients in Lagos, Nigeria.

Oluwaseun Olabisi Adelekan, Ebele Ifeyinwa Uche, Taiwo Modupe Balogun, Vincent Oluseye Osunkalu,  Akinsegun Abduljaleel Akinbami, Kamal Ayobami Ismail, Mulikat -Adesola Badiru, Adedoyin Owolabi Dosunmu,  Omolara Risqat Kamson. Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation in sickle cell anaemia patients in Lagos, Nigeria. (2019). Pan African Medical Journal. 2019; 34: 213. doi:10.11604/pamj.2019.34.213.19524.  

Genotypic and Phenotypic Markers of Pre-Eclampsia: A folate Based Algorithm in Pregnancy.

V.O. Osunkalu, I.A. Taiwo, C.C. Makwe, A.A. Ogbenna, C.S. Ugwuadu, R.I. Anorlu (2022). Genotypic and Phenotypic Markers of Pre-Eclampsia: A folate Based Algorithm in Pregnancy. Nigerian Hospital Practice. 29: 3-4

Ferritin concentrations in low-birth babies in south west Nigeria.

Adewumi Adeniran, Sunday Isife, Vincent Osunkalu, Tamunomieibi Wakama, Sunday Ocheni (2022). Ferritin concentrations in low-birth babies in south west Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics. 49: 3

Association between protein C, protein S and Cerebral blood flow velocity in sickle cell anaemia patients with high risk of cerebrovascular accident.

Olowoselu Festus O., Uche Ebele I., Ogunmola Jacob A., Oyedeji Olufemi A., Olowoselu Olufunke I., Ogunlade Abosede A., Ajie Obiefuna I., Osunkalu Vincent O., Oyedemi Jeremiah P., Akinbami A.A (2021). Association between protein C, protein S and Cerebral blood flow velocity in sickle cell anaemia patients with high risk of cerebrovascular accident. LASU Journal of Medical Sciences. 6(1): 11-16.

Immunophenotypic patterns of Lymphomas in a tertiary Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.

Akinde OR, Osunkalu VO, Anunobi CC, Oguntunde OA, Afolayan MO, Akanmu AS (2015). Immunophenotypic patterns of Lymphomas in a tertiary Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal 22(1):61-69.

Plasma D-dimer reference ranges in pregnant Nigerians.

VO Osunkalu, FA Adeoye, OJ Akinsola, CC Makwe (2014). Plasma D-dimer reference ranges in pregnant Nigerians. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 43(3):273-278.

Prevalence of HIV-related autoimmune haemalytic anaemia in Lagos, Nigeria.

A Adediran Adewunmi, A Adeyemo Titilope, V Aghayere Osamuedemen, O Osunkalu Vincent, A Akinbami Akinsegun, O Damulak Dapus, A Akanmu Sulaimon (2014). Prevalence of HIV-related autoimmune haemalytic anaemia in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Journal 55(1-2):63-66.

Level of Radiofrequency (RF) Radiations from GSM Base Stations and its Biological Effects on Albino Mice, Mus Musculus.

Otitoloju AA, Osunkalu VO, Obe IA, Adewale OA, Akinde OR (2010). Level of Radiofrequency (RF) Radiations from GSM Base Stations and its Biological Effects on Albino Mice, Mus Musculus. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 14(3):87-93.

Optimal storage condition for Cd4 estimation.

Osunkalu VO, Onajole AT, Adediran A, Oridota ES, Oyeyemi AC, Bitrus-Oghoghorie DA, Dolapo DC, Akintimoye JO, Odukoya O (2008). Optimal storage condition for Cd4 estimation. Journal of Community Medicine & Primary Health Care 20(1):43-46.

Use of protective Devices: Awareness and practice among scavengers at Dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria.

Osunkalu VO, Onajole AT, Alalade TO, Akanmu ON (2007). Use of protective Devices: Awareness and practice among scavengers at Dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria. Journal of Clinical Sciences 7(2):17-20.

Impact of HIV infection and Zidovudine Therapy on RBC Parameters and Urine Methylmalonic Acid Levels.

Adewunmi Adediran, Vincent Osunkalu, Tamunomiebi Wakama, Sarah John-Olabode, Akinsegun Akinbami, Ebele Uche, Sulaimon Akanmu (2016). Impact of HIV infection and Zidovudine Therapy on RBC Parameters and Urine Methylmalonic Acid Levels. Interdisciplinary Perspective on Infection Diseases 1-5.

Urine methylmalonic acid levels in HIV-infected adults with peripheral neuropathy.

Adediran Adewunmi, Adeyemo Titilope, Akinbami Akinsegun, Osunkalu Vincent, Akanmu Alani (2013). Urine methylmalonic acid levels in HIV-infected adults with peripheral neuropathy. Caspian Journal of internal medicine 4(3):707-711.

Serum ferritin levels in adult with sickle cell disease in Lagos, Nigeria.

Akinsegun A Akinbami, Adedoyin O Dosunmu, Adewunmi A Adediran, Olajumoke O Oshinaike, Vincent O Osunkalu, Sarah O Ajibade, Olanrewaju M Arogundade (2013). Serum ferritin levels in adult with sickle cell disease in Lagos, Nigeria. Journal of Blood Medicine 4:59-63.

A population Genetic Study of ABO and Rhesus Mating Pattern in Lagos, Nigeria.

Idowu Adewunmi Taiwo, Osunkalu Vincent (2013). A population Genetic Study of ABO and Rhesus Mating Pattern in Lagos, Nigeria. Journal of Sci. Res. Dev 14:67-74.

Hematological profile of normal pregnant women in Lagos, Nigeria.

Akinbami AA, Ajibade SO, Rabiu kA, Adewunmi AA, Dosunmu AO, Adediran A, Osunkalu VO, Osinkomaiya BI, Ismail KA (2013). Hematological profile of normal pregnant women in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Women’s Health 5:1-6.

Sero-prevalence of Rubella IgG/IgM and Cytomegalovirus IgM among Blood Donors in Lagos state, South-western Nigeria.

C.C. Okekeodogwu, V.O. Osunkalu, A.A. Ogbenna, F.T. Egwuatu (2021). Sero-prevalence of Rubella IgG/IgM and Cytomegalovirus IgM among Blood Donors in Lagos state, South-western Nigeria. Nigeria Hospital Practice. 27(3-4): 42-46.

A preliminary report on the pattern of plasma homocysteine-protein ratio among pregnant women in Lagos, Nigeria.

V.O. Osunkalu, F.O. Olowoselu, A.A. Ogbenna, C.C. Makwe, K.N. Ozumba, R.A. Quao (2021). A preliminary report on the pattern of plasma homocysteine-protein ratio among pregnant women in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Practitioner. 79(1-4): 27-32.

In-silico molecular docking of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 receptor with selected inhibitors as potential anti SARS-CoV 2 agent.

J.B. Minari, K.O. Adekoya, C.I. Ayolabi, V.O. Osunkalu, O.O. Adewunmi, E.E. Agho, F.D. Adebiyi and B.O. Sholaja (2020). In-silico molecular docking of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 receptor with selected inhibitors as potential anti SARS-CoV 2 agent. Biokemistri Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology. 32(4): 294-305.

Plasma Homocysteine and Haematological Changes in infertile Women in Lagos, Nigeria.

Osunkalu VO, Makwe CC, Akinsola OJ (2014). Plasma Homocysteine and Haematological Changes in infertile Women in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria Hospital Practice 14(1-2):21-27.

Cluster of differentiation 4+ cell count mean value, reference range and its influencing factors in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-seronegative pregnant women in Lagos.

A.A. Akinbami, A.O. Dosunmu, A. Adediran, A.A. Adewunmu, K.A. Rabiu, V.O. Osunkalu, S. Ajibola, E.I. Uche, A. Adelekan (2014). Cluster of differentiation 4+ cell count mean value, reference range and its influencing factors in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-seronegative pregnant women in Lagos. Nigerian Medical Journal 55(2):116-120.

Gender and CD4 Values as Correlates for Iron Status in Anaemic HIV Infected Individuals.

Onalu CO, Osunkalu VO, Akanmu AS (2013). Gender and CD4 Values as Correlates for Iron Status in Anaemic HIV Infected Individuals. Nigeria Hospital Practice 11(5-6):71-75.

Perception of tuberculosis in a faith-based organization in the south west of Nigeria.

Onajole AT, Oreagba IA, Odeyemi KA, Ogunnowo BE, Osunkalu VO, Abdulraheem IS, Dolapo DC, Oridota ES (2007). Perception of tuberculosis in a faith-based organization in the south west of Nigeria. Nigeria Hospital Practice. 1(2): 54-56.

Level of Homocysteine among Primigravidae attending the ante-natal clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.

Osunkalu VO, Adebayo KJ, Akanmu AS (2006). Level of Homocysteine among Primigravidae attending the ante-natal clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Annals of Medical Research 1:30-34.

Steady State Haemoglobin Concentration and Packed Cell Volume in Homozygous Sickle cell Disease Patients in Lagos, Nigeria.

Akinsegun Akinbami, Adedoyin Dosunmu, Adewumi Adediran, Olajuumoke Oshinnaike, Adebola Philip, Osunkalu Vincent, Arogundade Olarewaju, Adelekan Oluwaseun (2012). Steady State Haemoglobin Concentration and Packed Cell Volume in Homozygous Sickle cell Disease Patients in Lagos, Nigeria. Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine 3(2):368-371.

Haematological effects of radiofrequency radiation from GSM base stations on four successive generations (F1-F4) of albino mice, Mus Musculus.

Otitoloju, AA; Osunkalu, VO; Oduware, R; Idowu, AO; Adekola, OA. (2012). Haematological effects of radiofrequency radiation from GSM base stations on four successive generations (F1-F4) of albino mice, Mus Musculus. Journal of environmental and Occupational science.1(1):17-22.

Toxicological evaluation of the aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera Lam.

Awodele Olufunsho, Oreagba Ibrahim Adekunle, Odoma Saidi, Jaime A, Teixeira da Silva, Osunkalu Vincent Oluseye (2012). Toxicological evaluation of the aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 139(2):330-336.

Seroprevalence of cytomegalovirus antibodies amongst normal pregnant women in Nigeria.

Akinsegun Abduljaleel Akinbami, Kabiru Afolarin Rabiu, Adeniyi Abiodun Adewunmi, Kikelomo Ololade Wright, Adedoyin Owolabi Dosunmu, Titilope Adenike Adeyemo, Adewumi Adediran, Vincent Oluseye Osunkalu (2011). Seroprevalence of cytomegalovirus antibodies amongst normal pregnant women in Nigeria. International Journal of Women’s Health 3:1-6.

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibody in HIV infected patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.

Vincent O Osunkalu, Sulaimon A Akanmu, Nkolika J Ofomah, Igwebuike V Onyiarah, Adewunmi A Adedidran, Ralph O Akinde, Ifeanyi A Onwuezobe (2011). Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibody in HIV infected patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. HIV/AIDS – Research and palliative care 3:101–105.

The use of antithrombin as a predictive tool in determining the development of stroke in patients with sickle cell anemia based on transcranial doppler ultrasound risk group.

Olowoselu O, Uche E, Ogunlade A, Oyedeji O, Ajie O, Osunkalu V, Akinbami A, Oyedemi J. (2020). The use of antithrombin as a predictive tool in determining the development of stroke in patients with sickle cell anemia based on transcranial doppler ultrasound risk group. Annals of Tropical Pathology. 11:61-7.

A comparative study of serum ferritin levels among unfit and fit blood donors.

Olowoselu OF, Uche E, Oyedeji O, Otokiti OE, Ayanshina OA, Akinbami A, Osunkalu V.O. (2019). A comparative study of serum ferritin levels among unfit and fit blood donors. Nigeria Medical Journal. 60:312-6.

Serum ferritin and blood pressure modulation in first time and regular blood donors.

Akanmu AS, Osunkalu VO, Lawal-Folorunsho SA. (2019). Serum ferritin and blood pressure modulation in first time and regular blood donors. Annals of health research. 5(1):1-10.

Cord blood haemoglobin and ferritin concentrations in newborns of anaemic and non-anaemic mother in Lagos, Nigeria.

Adewunmi Adediran, Abidoye Gbadegesin, Titilope A Adeyemo, Akinsegun Akinbami, Vincent Osunkalu, Ann Ogbenna, Alani S Akanmu (2013). Cord blood haemoglobin and ferritin concentrations in newborns of anaemic and non-anaemic mother in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Journal 54(1):22-26.

Anaemia in HIV Infection: Relating Red Cell Indices and Iron Profile.

Osunkalu VO, Onalu CO, Enenebeaku FI, Akanmu AS (2013). Anaemia in HIV Infection: Relating Red Cell Indices and Iron Profile. Nigeria Hospital Practice. 12(1-2):3-9.

Haematotoxic and Reproductive Toxicity of Fixed Dose Combined Anti-Tuberculous Agents: Protective Role of Antioxidants in Rat.

Awodele O, Osunkalu V, Adejumo IA, Odeyemi AA, Ebuehi OAT, Akintonwa A (2013). Haematotoxic and Reproductive Toxicity of Fixed Dose Combined Anti-Tuberculous Agents: Protective Role of Antioxidants in Rat. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 23(1):17-21.

Hematologic Abnormalities in Treatment-Naïve HIV patients.

Akinsegun Akinbami, Olajumoke Oshinaike, Titilope Adeyemo, Adewunmi Adediran, Owolabi Dosumu, Mobolaji Dada, Idris Durojaiye, Alaba Adebola, Osunkalu Vincent (2010). Hematologic Abnormalities in Treatment-Naïve HIV patients. Infectious Disease: Research and Treatment 3:45-49.

Homocysteine and folate levels as indicators of cerebrovascular accident.

Osunkalu VO, Onajole AT, Odeyemi KA, Ogunnowo BA, Sekoni AO, Ayoola GA, Adediran A, Akinde OR, TA Adeyemo (2010). Homocysteine and folate levels as indicators of cerebrovascular accident. Journal of blood medicine 1:131–134.

Plasma folate studies in HIV-positive patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Akanmu Alani, Osunkalu Vincent, Adediran Adewumi, Adeyemo Titilope, Ernest Onogu, Akinde Ralph, Coker Hab (2010). Plasma folate studies in HIV-positive patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Indian Jouranl Sexually Transmitted Disease 31:99-103.

Anti-Inflammatory properties of the fruit of allanblanckia floribunda oliv. (Guttiferae).

Ayoola GA, Akpanika GA, Awobajo FO, Sofidiya MO, Osunkalu VO, Coker HAB, Odugbemi TO (2009). Anti-Inflammatory properties of the fruit of allanblanckia floribunda oliv. (Guttiferae). Botany Research International 2(1):21-26.

Preliminary study on the induction of sperm head abnormalities in Mice, Mus musculus, exposed of radiofrequency radiations

Otitoloju AA, Obe LA, Adewale OA, Otubanjo OA, Osunkalu VO (2009). Preliminary study on the induction of sperm head abnormalities in Mice, Mus musculus, exposed of radiofrequency radiations from global system for mobile communication base station. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology DOI 10. 1007/00128-009-9894-2.

Assessment of Folate and Vitamin B12 Metabolism in the Pathogenesis of Pre-eclampsia among Pregnant Nigerian Women in Lagos.

Osunkalu VO, Makwe CC, Taiwo IA, Akinboade AF and Quao RA 2018. Assessment of Folate and Vitamin B12 Metabolism in the Pathogenesis of Pre-eclampsia among Pregnant Nigerian Women in Lagos. Nigerian medical practitioner. 74(3):33-38.

Evaluation of iron and folate deficiencies as possible causes of anemia in unfit blood donors.

Olowoselu FO, Akanmu AS, Osunkalu VO, Olowoselu OI, Ayanshina OA (2017). Evaluation of iron and folate deficiencies as possible causes of anemia in unfit blood donors. Africa sanguine 19:13- 17.

The challenges of lymphomas diagnosis in a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.

Olakanmi Ralph Akide, Charles Chidozie Anunobi, Oluseye Vincent Osunkalu, Adekoyejo Abiodun Phillips, Olatunji Micheal Afolayan (2016). The challenges of lymphomas diagnosis in a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Journal of Clinical Science 13:58-71.

Haemoglobin and ferritin concentrations of pregnant women at term.

Adediran A, Gbadegesin A, Adeyemo TA, Akinbami AA, Akanmu AS, Osunkalu VO, Ogbenna AA, Oremosu A (2011). Haemoglobin and ferritin concentrations of pregnant women at term. Obstetric Medicine 4:152-155.

Haemoglobin and Ferritin Concentrations in Cord Blood in a Tertiary Health Centre in Nigeria.

Adediran A, Gbadegesin A, Adeyemo TA, Akinbami AA, Osunkalu VO, Ogbenna AA, Temiye EO, Akanmu AS (2011). Haemoglobin and Ferritin Concentrations in Cord Blood in a Tertiary Health Centre in Nigeria. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 21(4):284-289.

Accuracy of fine needle aspiration in the diagnosis of peripheral lymph node enlargements. Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. 

Akinde OR, Abudu EK, Anunobi CC, Daramola AO, Banjo AAF, Abdulkareem FB, Osunkalu VO (2011). Accuracy of fine needle aspiration in the diagnosis of peripheral lymph node enlargements. Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.  Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 21(1):59-63.

Homocysteine level in Nigerian women with pre-eclampsia / eclampsia.

Osunkalu VO, Akanmu AS, Adediran A, Abudu O (2009). Homocysteine level in Nigerian women with pre-eclampsia/eclampsia. Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research 1(1):55-60.

Relationship between plasma homocysteine and vitamin B12 levels in clinically diagnosed cases of cardiovascular accident in Lagos, Nigeria.

Osunkalu VO, Akanmu  AS, Awodele O, Ayoola GA, Adediran A, Agada N, Akinde OR (2009). Relationship between plasma homocysteine and vitamin B12 levels in clinically diagnosed cases of cardiovascular accident in Lagos, Nigeria. Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research 1(2):16-20.

Care seeking determinants among adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria.

Onajole AT, Dolapo CD, Osunkalu VO, Uwem E, Adenike E, Odiakosa A, Okpechi Felix-Mary U (2010). Care seeking determinants among adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria. Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research. 2(1):38-46.

Modulatory activity of antioxidants against the toxicity of rifampicin in vivo. Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São

Awodele Olufunsho, Alade Akintonwa, Osunkalu Vincent O, Herbert A B Coker (2010). Modulatory activity of antioxidants against the toxicity of rifampicin in vivo. Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo 52(1):43-46.

Pattern and Correlates of Methylene Tetrahydrofolate Reductase Enzyme Level in Nigerian Women with Pre-eclampsia.

Olowoselu, F.O., Davies, N.O., Oyedeji, O.A., Osunkalu, V.O. (2024). Pattern and Correlates of Methylene Tetrahydrofolate Reductase Enzyme Level in Nigerian Women with Pre-eclampsia. Nigerian Hospital Practice. 33(13), pp34-41

Coinheritance of B-thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia in south western Nigeria.

Osunkalu Vincent, Bamisaye Oluwaseyi, Babatunde James, Lawal Saidat (2016). Coinheritance of B-thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia in south western Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Health Science 26(6):517-522.

Interleukin-8 A Marker of Disease Progression and Therapeutic Response in HIV Infection.

Osunkalu VO, Adewunmi A, Onwuzuluigbo C, Olowoselu OF (2015). Interleukin-8 A Marker of Disease Progression and Therapeutic Response in HIV Infection. Nigeria Hospital Practice. 15(1-3):21-26.

Preliminary report on plasma homocysteine and hormonal in infertile women in Lagos Nigeria.

Osunkalu VO, Makwe CC, Akinsola OJ, Adediran A, Akomolafe OF (2015). Preliminary report on plasma homocysteine and hormonal in infertile women in Lagos Nigeria. Journal of Clinical Science 12:14-19.

Pattern of Lymph Node pathology in Lagos.

Akinde OR, Anunobi CC, Abudu EK, Daramola AO, Banjo AAF, Abdulkareem FB, Osunkalu VO (2011). Pattern of Lymph Node pathology in Lagos. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 21(2):154-158.

Pattern of demographic risk factors in the seroprevalence of anti-toxoplasma gondii antibodies in HIV infected patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.

Akanmu AS, Osunkalu VO, Ofomah JN, Olowoselu FO (2010). Pattern of demographic risk factors in the seroprevalence of anti-toxoplasma gondii antibodies in HIV infected patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 20(1):1-4.

Protective effect of antioxidants against rifampicin induced haematopoietic suppression.

Awodele O, Osunkalu VO, Morakinyo AO, Awodele DF, Akinyede A, Olayemi SO (2010). Protective effect of antioxidants against rifampicin induced haematopoietic suppression. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences 9(2):1-3.

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