Email: mordijc@delsu.edu.ng

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  • Area of Specialization: Clinical Toxicology
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry & Genetics

  • Dr Mordi Joseph C. currently is a pioneer lecturer in the Department of Medical Biochemistry, Delta State University, Abraka. He obtained a Ph.D degree in Clinical toxicology in 2012. He is humble, dedicated to duty and upright in character. He is married with four children. He loves reading, researching and playing football.
    My Publications
  1. Edesiri P. Tesi | Benneth Ben-Azu | Oyovwi O. Mega | Joseph C Mordi | Obed O. Knowledge | Egbuchua D. Awele | Rume A. Rotu | Victor Emojevwe | Olusegun G. Adebayo | Okubo Aya-Ebi Eneni (2022) Kolaviron, a flavonoid-rich extract ameliorates busulfan-induced chemo-brain and testicular damage in male rats through inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammatory, and apoptotic pathways, Journal of Food Biochemistry (Wiley)
    https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.14071 Vol.Vol 7 (61) Pages: e14071

  2. Patrick Chukwuyenum Ichipi-Ifukor, Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, Chibueze Nwose, Joseph Chukwufumnanya Mordi and John Chukwuma Oyem (2022) Palm oil extracts protected against cadmium chloride poisoning via inhibition of oxidative stress in rats, Bulletin of the National Research Centre
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00688-7 Vol.Vol 46(5) Pages: 1-11

  3. Nwuruku, O. Alfred, Ibiam, U. Amah, Nwefia, I. Wilson, Ajana, Robinson, Nwali, W. Makuochukwu. Mordi J. Chukwufumnanya, Okoro E. Omozefe and Opotu R. Ohinene. (2022) EFFECTS OF TRAMADOL ADMINISTRATION ON SOME BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN WISTER ALBINO RATS UNDER NON-INDUCTION OF PAIN., Global Scientific Journals
    https://www.globalscientificjournal.com/journal_volume10_issue4_April_2022_edition.html Vol.Vol 10(4) Pages: 137 - 167

  4. Chinyere Aloke, Udu A. Ibiam, Orji U. Obasi, Nwogo A. Obasi, Chuks O. Edeogu, Patrick M. Aja, Chinedum U. Emelike, Patience N. Ogbu and Joseph C. Mordi (2022) Cleistopholis patens Extracts Attenuate Inflammatory Cytokine and Oxidative Stress Status in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-induced Rheumatoid Arthritis in Wistar Albino Rats, Toxicology International
    https//DOI:10.18311/ti/2021/v29i1/28162 Vol.Vol 29(1) Pages: 95 - 103

  5. Olisa Nwuruku Alfred, Ibiam Udu Ama, Mordi Jospeh Chukwufumnanya, Edith Okoro Omozefe, Opotu Rukayat Ohunene, Collins C. Osuagwu (2022) Biochemistry of Corona Virus Infections: A review article, Multidisciplinary Journal for Applied Research in Engineering and Technology (MJARET)
    https://doi.org/10.54228/mjaret06220001 Vol.Vol 2(4) Pages: 1-6

  6. Daniel E. Uti, Godwin O. Igile, Wilson A. Omang, Grace U. Umoru, Precious A. Udeozor, Uket N. Obeten, Onyinyechi N. Ogbonna , Udu A. Ibiam , Esther U. Alum, Opotu, Rukayat Ohunene, Mordi Joseph Chukwufumnanya, Rowland I. Oplekwu, Wilson A, Obio (2021) Anti-Diabetic Potentials Of Vernonioside E Saponin; A Biochemical Study, Natural Volatiles and Essential Oils
    https://www.nveo.org/index.php/journal/article/view/3067 Vol.Vol 8(4) Pages: 14234-14254

  7. Joseph C Mordi, Fidelis Ifeakachuku Achuba, Patrick Chukwuyenum Ichipi-Ifukor, Gift Emete, Azukaego Thomas Hughs Mokogwu, Abigail Chioma Nmanedu, Oke Aruoren, Oghenenyore Andy Ohwokevwo (2021) Protective influence of Costus afer Aqueous Extract In Rats Fed With Crude Oil Contaminated Diet as Measured by Employing Biochemical Indices, Iraqi Journal of Science
    http://dx.doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2021.62.12.5 Vol.Vol 62 (12) Pages: 4639 -4648

  8. Joseph Chukwufumnanya Mordi, Patrick Chukwuyenum Ichipi-Ifukor, Godfery Rume Kweki, Rita Ngozi Ichipi-Ifukor, John Chukwuma Oyem and Uche Dennis-Eboh (2021) Preliminary toxicology profile of Dennettia tripetala (Pepper Fruit) methanolic leaves extract, Clinical Phytoscience
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-021-00298-w Vol.Vol 7 (61) Pages: 1- 15

  9. Mordi, J. C. (2020) AN APPRAISAL OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF THE CHROMATOGRAPHIC FRACTIONS OF GARCINIA KOLA STEM BARK METHANOLIC EXTRACT , Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical Sciences
    https://www.unn.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/An-Appraisal-of-the-Antimicrobial-Activity-of-the-Chromatographic-Fractions-of-Garcinia-Kola-Stem-Bark-Methanolic-Extract.pdf Vol.8(1) Pages: 255-264

  10. Mordi, J. C. (2020) BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF SELENIUM AND VITAMIN E CO-ADMINISTRATION ON MALATHION SUBACUTE TOXICITY ON MALE WISTAR RATS , Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical Sciences
    https://www.unn.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Biochemical-Assessment-of-Selenium-and-Vitamin-E-Co-Administration-on-Malathion-Subacute-Toxicity-on-Male-Wistar-Rats.pdf Vol.8(1) Pages: 53-70

  11. Moke E.G.1*, Mordi J.C.2, Umukoro E.K. 1 (2020) Effects of Methanol Leaf Extract of Cuphea Hyssopifolia Kunth on Liver Enzymes Activity and Antioxidant Indices of Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats. , Afr. J. Biomed. Res
    https://ajbrui.org/ojs/index.php/ajbr/article/view/140 Vol.23(1) Pages: 123- 126

  12. Simon Irikefe OVUAKPORAYE , Taniyohwo Mamerhi ENAOHWO, Joseph Chukwufumnaya MORDI and Alex Obidike NAIHO (2020) Serum electrolytes and renal histology of Wistar rats treated with seed extract of Citrullus lanatus, Journal of pharmacy and Bioresources
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jpb/article/view/196116 Vol.17(1) Pages: 66-74

  13. Mordi, J. C. (2020) Effect of Garcinia kolaupon alcohol induced Hyperuricemia, Int. J of Forensic Med Invest
    https://ijfmi.org/index.php/JSD/article/view/109/67 Vol.Vol 5. No 2 Pages: 19 - 26

  14. EDJE, KE; TOLOYAI, PY; MORDI, JC; DAUBRY, TME; MOKE, EG; OMOGBIYA, AI; SAMSON, EE (2020) Chickenpox Vaccination: Knowledge and Attitude of Child-Bearing Women of Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/197684 Vol.Vol 24 (6) Pages: 1051 - 1055

  15. Ojieh Anthony E., Mordi Joseph C., Ovaukporaye Simon I and Agbonifo-Chijiokwu .E (2020) HYPOGLYCEMIC AND HYPOLIPIDEMIC INDICES OF ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF NEPHROLEPIS UNDULATA IN ALLOXAN INDUCED DIABETIC WISTAR RATS, Biomedical and Pharmacology Published by Oriental Scientific Publishing Company
    https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol13no3/hypoglycemic-and-hypolipidemic-indices-of-ethanolic-leaf-extract-of-nephrolepis-undulata-in-alloxan-induced-diabetic-wistar-rats/ Vol.Vol 13 (3) Pages: 1423 -1429

  16. Mordi J. C. (2020) ALTERATION IN PLASMA AND HEPATIC GLUCOSE LEVELS INDUCED BY PLASMODIUM BERGHEI INFECTION IN EXPERIMENTAL MICE, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351095950_ALTERATION_IN_PLASMA_AND_HEPATIC_GLUCOSE_LEVELS_INDUCED_BY_PLASMODIUM_BERGHEI_INFECTION_IN_EXPERIMENTAL_MICE Vol.Vol 18 (1) Pages: 129 -134

  17. Matthew Obaineh Ojezele1, Joseph Mordi and Emmanuel Adesola Adedapo (2020) Drug repurposing: cost effectiveness and impact on emerging and neglected diseases, JOURNAL OF THE CAMEROON ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/jcas.v16i1.1 Vol.Vol 16 (1) Pages: 1 -17

  18. *Onyesom, I., Uzuegbu, U. E., Mordi, J. C. and Moses, F. P. (2019) Alkaloid Extract of Phyllanthus amarus (Stone Breaker) and Associated Antiplasmodial Activity in Experimental Mice , Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341549761_Alkaloid_Extract_of_Phyllanthus_amarus_Stone_Breaker_and_Associated_Antiplasmodial_Activity_in_Experimental_Mice Vol.34(1&2) Pages: 1-7

  19. Fidelis Ifeakachuku Achuba and Joseph C Mordi (2019) Effect of Methanolic Extract of Justicia Flava on Petroleum-Induced Reduced Cell Division and DNA Damage , Galician medical journal
    http://ojs.ifnmu.edu.ua/index.php/gmj/article/view/1094 Vol.26(4) Pages: E201945

  20. Adolor, O. E., Onyesom1, I. , Opajobi, O. A., and Mordi , J. C. (2019) Evaluation of Median Lethal Dose and Subchronic Oral Toxicity Assessment of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus amarus Evaluation of Median Lethal Dose and Subchronic Oral Toxicity Assessment of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus amarus , Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
    http://journaljpri.com/index.php/JPRI/article/view/30145 Vol.26(4) Pages: 1-8

  21. Aloke, C. Ibiam, U.A, Obasi, N.A., Orji, O. U., Ezeani, N.N., Patrick Aja, M. P, Alum, E.U., Mordi, J.C. (2019) Effect of ethanol and aqueous extracts of seed pod of Copaifera salikounda (Heckel) on complete Freund’s adjuvantinduced rheumatoid arthritis in rats, Journal of Food Biochemistry (Wiley Journals)
    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jfbc.12912 Vol.43(7):e12912 Pages: 1-13

  22. Mordi, J. C. (2019) An investigation on blood alcohol concentration of Garcinia kola in Sylvilagus nuttallii Rabbits , International Journal of Forensic Medical Investigation
    https://ijfmi.org/index.php/JSD/article/view/96 Vol.5(1) Pages: 22-28

  23. Mordi J.C. and Ovuopkoraye S. I. (2018) Effect of Alchronea cordifolia ethanolic root extract on Malathionsub-acute toxicity in sperm and testicular tissue of male Albino rats (Rattusnorvegicus , International Journal of Forensic Medical Investigation
    https://ijfmi.org/index.php/JSD/article/view/75 Vol.4(1) Pages: 19-29

  24. Mordi, J. C. (2016) Amethystic properties of the aqueous leaf extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius on different alcohol dosage in Sylvilagus nuttallii Rabbits, Der Pharmacia Lettre
    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Amethystic-properties-of-the-aqueous-leaf-extract-MordiJ./49f022bdd69a31a6560694842c2b054bae7bd067 Vol.8(9) Pages: 187-192

  25. Mordi Joseph C., Ewhre O. Lawrence and Ojebah Chiedozie (2016) Aqueous Leaf Extract of Dryopteris Dilatata on STZ - Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats with Associated Hyperlipidemic Ameliorating Property, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Aqueous-Leaf-Extract-of-Dryopteris-Dilatata-on-Rats-Joseph-Lawrence/6533ddff0b8c51920fa716988da933ff13a2f1cd Vol.15(6) Pages: 97-104

  26. Ugochukwu E. Uzuegbu, Joseph C. Mordi, Simon I. Ovuakporaye and Lawrence O. Ewhre (2015) Effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Tridax procumbens leaves on gastrointestinal motility and castor oil-induced diarrhoea in wistar rats , Biokemistri, An International Journal of the Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?bk15005 Vol.27(1) Pages: 26 -32

  27. Joseph C. Mordi, Ugochukwu E. Uzuegbu, and Ambrose Okunima (2015) Alteration in Antioxidant Enzyme Activities by Nickel-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats: Ameliorating Effect of the Aqueous Extract of Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) , Biokemistri, An International Journal of the Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    http://nisebpublications.org/index.php/BKM/article/view/28/26 Vol.27(4) Pages: 145 -152

  28. Joseph C. Mordi, Ugochukwu EUzuegbu, Adefunke O. Opajobi, Anthony E. Ojieh (2015) Hepatoprotective effects of palm oil and coconut water in the serum of Wistar rats exposed to cadmium chloride contaminated diet. , Biokemistri, An International Journal of the Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/biokem/article/view/133066 Vol.27(2) Pages: 79 - 84

  29. Mordi, J. C., Ojieh, A. E, Ugochukwu E. Uzuegbu, U. E., Onyesom, I. and Onokurafe, F. (2014) Changes in ocular oxidative indices in Plasmodium berghei infected mice treated with aqueous leaf extract of Nauclea latifolia, Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communication
    http://bbrc.in/bbrc/papers/pdf%20files/Volume%207%20-%20No%201%20-%20Jun%202014/BBRC_001.pdf Vol.7(1) Pages: 1-6

  30. Mordi, J. C. (2013) ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Euphorbiaceae), Advances in Agriculture, Sciences and Engineering Research
    https://www.ejournal.sedinst.com Vol.3(3) Pages: 713-717

  31. Mordi Joseph, Uzuegbu Ugochukwu, Nwangwa Eze, Okunima Ambrose (2013) Effect of The Dry Aqueous Leaf Extract Of Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius On Blood Alcohol Clearance In Rabbits, Journal of Natural Science Research (IISTE)
    https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JNSR/article/view/5304 Vol.3(5) Pages: 91-95

  32. J.C Mordi and U.E Uzuegbu (2013) Hepatoprotective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Fresh Leaves of Cassia alata on Carbon Tetrachloride-induced Toxicity in Albino Rats, Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia
    http://www.biotech-asia.org/vol10no1/hepatoprotective-effect-of-ethanolic-extract-of-fresh-leaves-of-cassia-alata-on-carbon-tetrachloride-induced-toxicity/ Vol.10(1) Pages: 95-97

  33. J.C Mordi, M.A Akanji, A Ojieh and U.E Uzuegbu (2013) Antioxidant Principle of the Dry Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius on Ethanol?induced Biochemical Changes in the Plasma and Brain Tissue of Rabbits, Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia
    http://www.biotech-asia.org/vol10no1/antioxidant-principle-of-the-dry-aqueous-leaf-extracts-of-cnidoscolus-aconitifolius-on-ethanol-induced-biochemical-changes-in-the-plasma-and-brain-tisue-of-rabbits/ Vol.10(1) Pages: 133-139

  34. Mordi, J. C. , Onysome, I. and Onokurafe, F (2013) CHANGES IN SERUM GLUCOSE AND LIPID PROFILE AS INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE BIOMARKERS IN PLASMODIUM BERGHEI INFECTED MICE TREATED WITH AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACT OF NAUCLEA LATIFOLIA, Nigerian Journal of Science and Enviroment
    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/CHANGES-IN-SERUM-GLUCOSE-AND-LIPID-PROFILE-AS-IN-OF-MordiJ.-Onyesom/a5fe3d8a1cdb69eb4afe132a3eb774aa045045f6 Vol.12(2) Pages: 62-66

  35. Mordi, J. C. (2013) DETERMINATION OF LEAD CONTENT OF PUMPKIN LEAF (TELFAIRIA OCCIDANTALIS) SELECTED FROM TOWNS WITHIN THE THREE ECOLOGICAL ZONES OF DELTA STATE, Nigerian Journal of Science and Enviroment
    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/DETERMINATION-OF-LEAD-CONTENT-OF-PUMPKIN-LEAF-FROM-MordiJ./7e77a200523fb49de0ade9c9315db621785a6210 Vol.12(2) Pages: 67-69

  36. J.C. Mordi and M.A. Akanji (2012) Phytochemical Screening of the Dried Leaf Extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and Associated Changes in Liver Enzymes Induced by its Administration in Wistar Rats, CURRENT RESEARCH JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
    https://maxwellsci.com/jp/abstract.php?jid=CRJBS&no=185&abs=08 Vol.4(2) Pages: 153-158

  37. Mordi, J. C. (2012) Antidiabetic Potential of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius on Streptozotocin (STZ) Induced Diabetes in Wistar Rat Hepatocytes, Current Research Journal of Biological Science
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266890097_Antidiabetic_Potential_of_the_Aqueous_Leaf_Extract_of_Cnidoscolus_aconitifolius_on_Streptozotocin_STZ_Induced_Diabetes_in_Wistar_Rat_ Vol.4(2) Pages: 164 -167

  38. S.I. Ovuakporaye, C.P. Aloamaka, A.E. Ojieh, D.E. Ejebe and J.C. Mordi (2012) Effect of Gas Flaring on Lung Function among Residents in Gas Flaring Community in Delta State, Nigeria, Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284465699_Effect_of_Gas_Flaring_on_Lung_Function_among_Residents_in_Gas_Flaring_Community_in_Delta_State_Nigeria Vol.4(5) Pages: 525-528

  39. Mordi J.C., Awire I.E. and Awhin P.E. (2011) Effect of “Zobo” (the Aqueous Extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L petal) on Ethanol–Induced Changes in Plasma Glucose and TAG: HDL- Cholesterol Ratio in Wistar Rats, International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry
    http://www.ripublication.com/ijbbv7/IJBBv7n5_8.pdf Vol.7(5) Pages: 599-605

  40. Onyesom I, Opajobi AO, Uzuegbu UE, Oriero D, Mordi J, Awhin PE, Timothy E. (2009) Relationship between placental alkaline phosphatase activity and cord blood glucose, albumin and neonatal birth weight at term., Invest Clinica
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20306722 Vol.50(4) Pages: 491 -495

  41. Onyesom, I., Mordi, J., Opajobi, A. O. and Esume, C. O. (2008) Hepatoprotective Potentials Of Hibiscus rosasinensis Petal anthocyanin Extracts Against Carbon tetrachloride-Induced Acute Liver Damage in Wistar Rats., Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sjms/article/view/38509 Vol.3(1) Pages: 33-36

  42. Nwangwa, E. K. , Mordi, J. C., Ebeye, O. A. and Ojieh, A. E. (2007) Testicular Regenerative effects induced by the extract of Telfairia Occidentalis in Rats, Caderno de Pesquisa
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323817092_TESTICULAR_REGENERATIVE_EFFECTS_INDUCED_BY_THE_EXTRACT_OF_TELFAIRIA_OCCIDENTALIS_IN_RATS Vol.19(1) Pages: 27 -35

  43. Onyesom, I., Enaholo, A. T., Mordi, J. C. (2005) Effect of Processing Techniques on the Contents of flatulence Factors and Emulsion properties of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/17293 Vol.9(2) Pages: 65- 72