Email: aapiamu@delsu.edu.ng
- Area of Specialization: Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology
- Department of Biochemistry
- Dr. Augustine Apiamu is a lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, and conducts research in the field of Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) degree in Biochemistry with Second Class (Upper Division) from the Delta State University, Abraka, Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Benin, Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Biochemistry from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
Dr. Apiamu’s research interest includes fate, toxicological characterization and management of environmental pollutants on diverse biological systems through the deployment of robust biochemical and molecular tools. His multidimensional approach is geared towards the investigation of local biological content for the decontamination of these toxicants at low-cost. Dr. Apiamu is progressively publishing in high impact peer-reviewed journals, and presently serves as editorial board member and peer reviewer to reputable journals, publishers and scientific organizations.
Dr. Apiamu is a member of several professional organizations, which include the Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), the West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT), the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), amongst others. Despite his professional activities, Dr. Apiamu also engages in freelance commentary and analysis of modern-day socio-political issues.
My Publications- Tonukari, N.J., Anigboro, A.A., Avwioroko, O.J., Egbune, E.O., Ezedom, T., Ajoh, A., Edema, U., Orhonigbe, U., Apiamu, A., and Aganbi, E. (2023) Biochemical properties of and biotechnological applications of cassava peels, Biotechnology and Molecular biology Reviews/Academic Journals
https://academicjournals.org/journal/BMBR/article-abstract/EC62B8570611 Vol.4 Pages: 1-9
- Tesi, G.O., Kpomah, E.D., Ossai, J.C., Apiamu, A., Orji, O., and Olorunfemi, D.O. (2023) Hydroxylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in urines of commercial motorcyclists in Southern Part of Nigeria, Chemistry Africa/Springer
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42250-023-00702-7 Vol. Pages:
- Evuen, U.F., Okolie, P.N., Apiamu, A., and Kpomah, E.D. (2023) Attenuation of frozen storage-induced toxicity in beef via incorporation of culinary spices, Food and Humanity/Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2023.06.025 Vol.1 Pages: 489-499
- Apiamu, A., Orhonigbe, I., Evuen, U.F., Kadiri, H.E., Okoro, I.O., and Kpomah, E.D. (2023) In-vitro nutritional, phytochemical, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory analyses indicated disparity in Cola nitida L. and Garcinia kola Heckel used in Nigeria., FUDMA Journal of Sciences
https://fjs.fudutsinma.edu.ng/index.php/fjs/article/view/1827 Vol.7 Pages: 102-111
- Apiamu, A., Avwioroko, O.J., Evuen, U.F., Kadiri, H.E., Kpomah, E.D., Anigboro, A.A., Ugbebor, G., and Asagba, S.O. (2023) Exposure to nickel-cadmium contamination of drinking water culminates in liver cirrhosis, renal azotemia and metabolic stress in rats, Biological Trace Element Research
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-023-03777-y Vol. Pages:
- 10. Apiamu, A., Osawaru, S.U., Asagba, S.O., Evuen, U.F. and Achuba, F.I. (2022) Exposure of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) to Lead and Zinc Modulates Membrane-Bound Transport Protein: A Plausible Effect on Na+/K+-ATPase Activity., Biological trace Element Research /Springer Nature
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12011-021-03005-5 Vol.200 Pages: 4160–4170
- Ojo, I., Apiamu, A., Egbune, E.O., and Tonukari, N.J. (2022) Biochemical Characterization of Solid-State Fermented Cassava Stem (Manihot esculenta Crantz-MEC) and Its Application in Poultry Feed Formulation, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology /Springer Nature
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12010-022-03871-2 Vol.194 Pages: 2620–2631
- Avwioroko, O.J., Anigboro, A.A., Otuechere, C.A., Atanu, F.O., Dairo, O.F., Oyetunde, T.T., Ilesanmi, B.O., Apiamu, A., Ejoh, A.S., Olorunnisola, D. Alfred, M.O., Omorogie, M.O, and Tonukari, N.J. (2022) a-Amylase inhibition, anti-glycation property and characterization of the binding interaction of citric ac with a-amylase using multiple spectroscopic, kinetics and molecular docking approaches. , Journal of Molecular Liquids/Elsevier
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167732222009928?via%3Dihub Vol.360 Pages: 119454
- Kadiri, H.E., and Apiamu, A. (2022) Aframomum melegueta: A stimulator of liver function enzymes and a down-regulator of cyanide-mediated oxidative injuries in rats, , Science World Journal/African Journal Online
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/swj/article/view/236028 Vol.17 Pages: 375-379.
- Evuen, U.F., Okolie, N.P., and Apiamu, A. (2022) Evaluation of the mineral composition, phytochemical and proximate constituents of three culinary spices in Nigeria: a comparative study. Scientific Reports, Scientific Reports/Elsevier
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-25204-3 Vol.12 Pages: 20705
- Obiwulu, E.N.O., Apiamu, A. and Ugbebor, G (2021) Distinctive roles of butylated hydroxytoluene and ascorbic acid in lead-instigated oxidative stress in Wistar rats, Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research
https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v5i1.19 Vol.5 Pages: 135-139
- 2. Apiamu, A. and Asagba, S.O. (2021) Zinc-cadmium interactions instigated antagonistic alterations in lipid peroxidation, ascorbate peroxidase activity and chlorophyll synthesis in Phaseolus vulgaris leaves, Scientific African
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227620304257 Vol.11 Pages: e00688
- Evuen, U.F., Apiamu, A., Okolie, N.P. and Orji, B.O. (2020) Protective activity of root extract of Raphiostylis beninensis against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats, Biokemistri
http://ojs.klobexjournals.com/index.php/bkr/issue/archive Vol.32(2) Pages: 93-100
- Apiamu, A., Asagba, S.O. and Tonukari, N.J. (2019) Role of Anthocleista vogelii in serum antioxidant defence system in cadmium-induced oxidative stress in Wistar rats, Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43088-019-0012-1 Vol.8(12) Pages: 1-13
- Apiamu, A., Obiwulu, E.N.O. and Evuen, U.F. (2019) Evaluation of the Effects of Anthocleista vogelii Leaf Extracts on Some Biochemical and Physiological Indices in Wistar Albino Rats: A Toxicological Study, Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research
https://www.tjnpr.org/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=449 Vol.3(7) Pages: 235-239.
- Asagba, S.O., Apiamu, A. and Enokpe, F.E. (2019) Effects of nickel toxicity on the indices of germination and Ca2+ activity in cowpea plant (Vigna unguiculata)., Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management,
file:///C:/Users/HP/Downloads/188279-Article%20Text-478342-1-10-20190719.pdf Vol.23(6) Pages: 1147-1152
- Asagba, S.O and Apiamu, A. (2019) Deciphering the antioxidant and free radical-scavenging capacity of Anthocleista vogelii., Journal of Natural Sciences Research
https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JNSR/article/view/48633 Vol.9(12) Pages: 67-79
- Apiamu, A., Asagba, S.O. and Tonukari, N.J. (2018) Reporting the toxicological profile of methanolic leaf extract of Anthocleista vogelii planch on Wistar rats., Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/174443 Vol.22(6) Pages: 887-894
