ONYINYECHI OBIDIRO

Dr. ONYINYECHI OBIDIRO

Pharmaceutical sciences, Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 June 2023 in Pharmaceutics
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GBGantumur Battogtokh
Gantumur Battogtokh
EAEmmanuel Akala
Emmanuel Akala
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) has a negative expression of estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptors (HER2). The survival rate for TNBC is generally worse than other breast cancer subtypes. TNBC treatment has made significant advances, but certain limitations remain. Treatment for TNBC can be challenging since the disease has various molecular subtypes. A variety of treatment options are available, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Chemotherapy is the most common of these options. TNBC is generally treated with systemic chemotherapy using drugs such as anthracyclines and taxanes in neoadjuvant or adjuvant settings. Developing resistance to anticancer drugs and off-target toxicity are the primary hindrances to chemotherapeutic solutions for cancer. It is imperative that researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies work together to develop effective treatment options for TNBC. Several studies have suggested nanotechnology as a potential solution to the problem of suboptimal TNBC treatment. In this review, we summarized possible treatment options for TNBC, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, combination therapy, and nanoparticle-based therapy, and some solutions for the treatment of TNBC in the future. Moreover, we gave general information about TNBC in terms of its characteristics and aggressiveness.

1 June 2023 in Preprints.org
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GBGantumur Battogtokh
Gantumur Battogtokh
EAEmmanuel Akala
Emmanuel Akala
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) has a negative expression of estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), or human epidermal growth factor receptors (HER2). The survival rate for TNBC is generally worse than other breast cancer subtypes. TNBC treatment has made significant advances, but certain limitations remain. Treatment for TNBC can be challenging since the disease has various subtypes. Individualized therapy is recommended rather than generalized therapy, given the genetic variations among these TNBC subtypes. A precise and effective treatment for TNBC requires identifying prognostic markers. Depending on the type and stage of TNBC, patients are treated with various therapeutic interventions. A variety of treatment options are available, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Chemotherapy is the most common of these options. TNBC is generally treated with systemic chemotherapy using drugs such as anthracyclines and taxanes in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant settings. Developing resistance to anticancer drugs and off target toxicity are the primary hindrances to chemotherapeutic solutions for cancer. It is imperative that researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies work together to develop effective treatment options for TNBC. Several studies have suggested nanotechnology as a potential solution to the problem of suboptimal TNBC treatment.

4 January 2025 in Journal of Nanoparticle Research
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AAAnahita Asadi
Anahita Asadi
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ONYINYECHI OBIDIRO
RERashidat Elesho
Rashidat Elesho
KAKafilat Agbaje
Kafilat Agbaje
MKMohammadali Kochakzade
Mohammadali Kochakzade
PKPradeep Kumar Karla
Pradeep Kumar Karla

25 May 2024 in Cancers
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GBGantumur Battogtokh
Gantumur Battogtokh
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EAEmmanuel Akala
Emmanuel Akala
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), lacking specific receptors found in other breast cancer subtypes, poses significant treatment challenges due to limited therapeutic options. Therefore, it is necessary to develop novel treatment approaches for TNBC. In the last few decades, many attempts have been reported for alternative tools for TNBC treatment: immunotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, combination therapy, and nanotechnology-based therapy. Among them, combination therapy and nanotechnology-based therapy show the most promise for TNBC treatment. This review outlines recent advancements in these areas, highlighting the efficacy of combination therapy (immunotherapy paired with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiotherapy) in both preclinical and clinical stages and nanotechnology-based therapies utilizing various nanoparticles loaded with anticancer agents, nucleic acids, immunotherapeutics, or CRISPRs in preclinical stages for TNBC treatment.

1 August 2024 in The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
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RORasaq Kayode Oladapo
Rasaq Kayode Oladapo
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AOAfeez Babatunde Oyetola
Afeez Babatunde Oyetola
AOAdekunle Olajide
Adekunle Olajide
MOMariam Olaitan Oladapo
Mariam Olaitan Oladapo
MAMary Omotola Adewole
Mary Omotola Adewole
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic is a global public health threat ravaging the health systems. In low and middle‐income countries (LMICs), COVID‐19 and several other challenges concurrently worsen the health outcome indicators. Interestingly, vaccines have been identified as the most reliable and cost‐effective public health intervention, and the governments in LMICs have instituted an array of plans to ensure every eligible person gets vaccinated. However, there is still considerable apathy around the use of the available COVID‐19 vaccines in LMICs which is impeding the fight against the COVID‐19 pandemic. In this paper, we explore the multiple interrelated factors behind low COVID‐19 vaccination coverage in LMICs. It is therefore recommended that the governments in LMICs embrace multicomponent and wide‐ranging strategies. This should involve utilising community‐based approaches such as community pharmacy‐led vaccination to promote community access to COVID‐19 vaccines and to revive trust in national health authorities by offering population‐specific, target‐driven, transparent, and timely communication to the community who they serve about the safety and efficacy of the COVID‐19 vaccine. Communication strategies should be tailored to reflect diverse political orientations as this can enhance vaccine acceptance. Additionally, local political parties and representative should be engaged in broad alliances to facilitate community mobilisation and support for vaccination campaigns. Also, relevant Nongovernmental Organisations and Community‐based Organisations should institute programs at the grassroots that incorporate the gatekeepers to the community aimed at influencing population behaviour regarding COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy. Besides, the public health department in the ministry of health in LMICs should create more awareness, through social and mass media, particularly in the rural, semi‐urban, and slum communities about the pivotal role of vaccination. Thus, we opined that these strategies will help LMICs achieve the COVID‐19 vaccination target and further reposition the healthcare systems, and promote other public health interventions now and in the future.

22 July 2021 in The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
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RORasaq Kayode Oladapo
Rasaq Kayode Oladapo
AOAfeez Babatunde Oyetola
Afeez Babatunde Oyetola
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AOAdekunle Olajide
Adekunle Olajide
EOEze Osuagwu‐Nwogu
Eze Osuagwu‐Nwogu
AAAbiola Afolayan
Abiola Afolayan
Recently, there has been a surge in cholera cases in Nigeria. With the exhausting health resources and the overwhelming attention towards COVID-19, Nigeria is in danger of worsening the epidemiological profile of cholera in the country. Thus, it is pertinent to address the surge to prevent further weakening of the country's health system. In this paper, we, therefore, explore the various interrelated factors accounting for the surge in Nigeria. It is therefore suggested that multifaceted public health strategies be employed that leverage the current level of disease preparedness and response capacities to the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the impacts of cholera. These measures will not only help in strengthening the country's health system but also enhance the achievement of the relevant strategies toward eradicating cholera.