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Sunny E. Ohia

TitleDr.
Faculty RankProfessor
InstitutionTexas Southern University
DepartmentCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Address3100 Cleburne Drive
Houston TX 77004
Phone7133131134
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    1. Sharif NA, Kulkarni-Chitnis M, Okolie A, Chaudhry SD, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. Relaxation of Precontracted Ciliary Artery and Ciliary Muscle In Vitro by Kinin Peptides: Relevance to Retinal Blood Flow and Intraocular Pressure Regulation. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2026 May; 42(4):251-260. PMID: 41467295.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Animals
    2. Sharif NA, Ohia SE, Kulkarni-Chitnis M, Okolie A, Chaudhry SD, Njie-Mbye YF. Posterior Ciliary Artery Contraction by Bradykinin Receptor Subtypes and Implications for Retinal Blood Flow Dysfunction. Front Biosci (Elite Ed). 2025 Sep 22; 17(3):37072. PMID: 41074462.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Animals
    3. Bush L, Okolie A, Robinson J, Muili F, Opere CA, Ohia SE, Njie Mbye YF. Neuroprotective Actions of Cannabinoids in the Bovine Isolated Retina: Role of Hydrogen Sulfide. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025 Jan 17; 18(1). PMID: 39861178.
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    4. Sharif NA, Kulkarni-Chitnis M, Okolie A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. Kinin B1- and B2-Receptor Subtypes Contract Isolated Bovine Ciliary Muscle: Their Role in Ocular Lens Function and Intraocular Pressure Reduction. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Nov 08; 17(11). PMID: 39598412.
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    5. Mhatre S, Anjali R, Sahai P, Auden J, Singh S, Njie Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Glutathione Modulates Hydrogen Sulfide Release and the Ocular Hypotensive Action of Diallyl Polysulfide Compounds. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Oct 21; 17(10). PMID: 39459046.
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    6. Bush L, Robinson J, Okolie A, Muili F, Opere CA, Whiteman M, Ohia SE, Njie Mbye YF. Neuroprotective Actions of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds in Isolated Bovine Retinae. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Oct 01; 17(10). PMID: 39458952.
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    7. Robinson J, Bush L, Okolie A, Muili F, Ohia S, Opere C, Mbye YFN. Roles of Prostaglandins and Hydrogen Sulfide in an Outflow Model of the Porcine Ocular Anterior Segment Ex Vivo. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Sep 25; 17(10). PMID: 39458903.
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    8. Banik SP, Kumar P, Basak P, Goel A, Ohia SE, Bagchi M, Chakraborty S, Kundu A, Bagchi D. A critical insight into the physicochemical stability of macular carotenoids with respect to their industrial production, safety profile, targeted tissue delivery, and bioavailability. Toxicol Mech Methods. 2025 Mar; 35(3):215-229. PMID: 39252190.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    9. Heruye SH, Maffofou Nkenyi LN, Singh NU, Yalzadeh D, Ngele KK, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Correction: Heruye et al. Current Trends in the Pharmacotherapy of Cataracts. Pharmaceuticals 2020, 13, 15. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Jul 15; 17(7). PMID: 39065822.
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    10. Kumar P, Banik SP, Ohia SE, Moriyama H, Chakraborty S, Wang CK, Song YS, Goel A, Bagchi M, Bagchi D. Current Insights on the Photoprotective Mechanism of the Macular Carotenoids, Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Safety, Efficacy and Bio-Delivery. J Am Nutr Assoc. 2024 08; 43(6):505-518. PMID: 38393321.
      Citations: 13     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    11. Okolie A, Nigro MR, Polk S, Stubbs K, Chelliah S, Ohia SE, Liang D, Mbye YFN. Development and application of LC-MS/MS method for the quantification of hydrogen sulfide in the eye. Anal Biochem. 2024 04; 687:115448. PMID: 38158106.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    12. Heruye SH, Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Protective Action of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds against Oxidative Stress-Induced Cataract Formation in Cultured Bovine Lenses. Curr Eye Res. 2022 02; 47(2):239-245. PMID: 34473602.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    13. Heruye SH, Maffofou Nkenyi LN, Singh NU, Yalzadeh D, Ngele KK, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Current Trends in the Pharmacotherapy of Cataracts. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2020 Jan 16; 13(1). PMID: 31963166.
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    14. Kulkarni-Chitnis M, Mitchell-Bush L, Belford R, Robinson J, Opere CA, Ohia SE, Mbye YFN. Interaction between hydrogen sulfide, nitric oxide, and carbon monoxide pathways in the bovine isolated retina. AIMS Neurosci. 2019; 6(3):104-115. PMID: 32341971.
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    15. Heruye S, Maffofou N LN, Singh NU, Munt D, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Standardization of a new method for assessing the development of cataract in cultured bovine lenses. J Pharmacol Toxicol Methods. 2019 Jul - Aug; 98:106592. PMID: 31154035.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    16. de Pascual R, Baraibar AM, M?ndez-L?pez I, P?rez-Ciria M, Polo-Vaquero I, Gand?a L, Ohia SE, Garc?a AG, de Diego AMG. Hydrogen sulphide facilitates exocytosis by regulating the handling of intracellular calcium by chromaffin cells. Pflugers Arch. 2018 08; 470(8):1255-1270. PMID: 29721607.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    17. Njie-Mbye YF, Robinson J, Mitchell-Bush L, Mckoy M, Opere CA, Ohia SE, Sharif N. Pharmacology of Serotonin Receptors Causing Contraction of Isolated Bovine Posterior Ciliary Arteries: Role in Ocular Blood Flow. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jan/Feb; 34(1-2):134-140. PMID: 29369737.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    18. Sharif N, Ohia S, Yorio T. Introduction to Volume 1 of JOPT Special Issue. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jan/Feb; 34(1-2):1-2. PMID: 29364758.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    19. Ohia SE, Njie-Mbye YF, Robinson J, Mitchell L, Mckoy M, Opere CA, Sharif NA. Serotonin-2B/2C Receptors Mediate Bovine Ciliary Muscle Contraction: Role in Intraocular Pressure Regulation. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jan/Feb; 34(1-2):70-75. PMID: 29364761.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    20. Sharif N, Ohia S, Yorio T. Introduction to Volume 2 of JOPT Special Issue. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jan/Feb; 34(1-2):3. PMID: 29364769.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    21. Bankhele P, Salvi A, Jamil J, Njie-Mbye F, Ohia S, Opere CA. Comparative Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds on [3H]D-Aspartate Release from Bovine Isolated Retinae. Neurochem Res. 2018 Mar; 43(3):692-701. PMID: 29353375.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    22. Opere CA, Heruye S, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Sharif NA. Regulation of Excitatory Amino Acid Transmission in the Retina: Studies on Neuroprotection. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jan/Feb; 34(1-2):107-118. PMID: 29267132.
      Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    23. Ohia SE, Robinson J, Mitchell L, Ngele KK, Heruye S, Opere CA, Njie-Mbye YF. Regulation of Aqueous Humor Dynamics by Hydrogen Sulfide: Potential Role in Glaucoma Pharmacotherapy. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jan/Feb; 34(1-2):61-69. PMID: 29215951.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    24. Robinson J, Okoro E, Ezuedu C, Bush L, Opere CA, Ohia SE, Njie-Mbye YF. Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds on Aqueous Humor Outflow Facility in Porcine Ocular Anterior Segments, Ex Vivo. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2017 03; 33(2):91-97. PMID: 28099049.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    25. Salvi A, Bankhele P, Jamil J, Chitnis MK, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Effect of Hydrogen Sulfide Donors on Intraocular Pressure in Rabbits. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2016 Jul-Aug; 32(6):371-5. PMID: 27092593.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    26. Salvi A, Bankhele P, Jamil JM, Kulkarni-Chitnis M, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Pharmacological Actions of Hydrogen Sulfide Donors on Sympathetic Neurotransmission in the Bovine Anterior Uvea, In Vitro. Neurochem Res. 2016 May; 41(5):1020-8. PMID: 26700431.
      Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    27. Kulkarni-Chitnis M, Njie-Mbye YF, Mitchell L, Robinson J, Whiteman M, Wood ME, Opere CA, Ohia SE. Inhibitory action of novel hydrogen sulfide donors on bovine isolated posterior ciliary arteries. Exp Eye Res. 2015 May; 134:73-9. PMID: 25845295.
      Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    28. Jamil J, Bankhele P, Salvi A, Mannix JE, Oger C, Guy A, Galano JM, Durand T, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Role of the non-enzymatic metabolite of eicosapentaenoic acid, 5-epi-5-F3t-isoprostane in the regulation of [ (3)H]D-aspartate release in isolated bovine retina. Neurochem Res. 2014 Dec; 39(12):2360-9. PMID: 25253393.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    29. Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni-Chitnis M, Opere CA, Barrett A, Ohia SE. Lipid peroxidation: pathophysiological and pharmacological implications in the eye. Front Physiol. 2013 Dec 16; 4:366. PMID: 24379787.
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    30. Chitnis MK, Njie-Mbye YF, Opere CA, Wood ME, Whiteman M, Ohia SE. Pharmacological actions of the slow release hydrogen sulfide donor GYY4137 on phenylephrine-induced tone in isolated bovine ciliary artery. Exp Eye Res. 2013 Nov; 116:350-4. PMID: 24145109.
      Citations: 23     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    31. Njie-Mbye YF, Opere CA, Chitnis M, Ohia SE. Hydrogen sulfide: role in ion channel and transporter modulation in the eye. Front Physiol. 2012; 3:295. PMID: 22934046.
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    32. Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. Mechanism of action of hydrogen sulfide on cyclic AMP formation in rat retinal pigment epithelial cells. Exp Eye Res. 2012 May; 98:16-22. PMID: 22445555.
      Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    33. Jamil J, Wright A, Harrison N, Kegey E, Flowers AF, Flyod NJ, Kotera C, Guy A, Galano JM, Durand T, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Regulation of [?H]d-aspartate release by the 5-F(2t)-isoprostane and its 5-epimer in isolated bovine retina. Neurochem Res. 2012 Mar; 37(3):574-82. PMID: 22081406.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    34. Kulkarni M, Njie-Mbye YF, Okpobiri I, Zhao M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. Endogenous production of hydrogen sulfide in isolated bovine eye. Neurochem Res. 2011 Aug; 36(8):1540-5. PMID: 21533862.
      Citations: 23     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    35. Ohia SE, Opere CA, Monjok EM, Kouamou G, Leday AM, Njie-Mbye YF. Role of hydrogen sulfide production in inhibitory action of L-cysteine on isolated porcine irides. Curr Eye Res. 2010 May; 35(5):402-7. PMID: 20450253.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    36. Zhao M, Destache CJ, Ohia SE, Opere CA. Role of prostanoid production and receptors in the regulation of retinal endogenous amino acid neurotransmitters by 8-isoprostaglandin E2, ex vivo. Neurochem Res. 2009 Dec; 34(12):2170-80. PMID: 19513831.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    37. Njie-Mbye YF, Bongmba OY, Onyema CC, Chitnis A, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, LeDay AM, Ohia SE. Effect of hydrogen sulfide on cyclic AMP production in isolated bovine and porcine neural retinae. Neurochem Res. 2010 Mar; 35(3):487-94. PMID: 19898983.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    38. Stohs SJ, Preuss HG, Ohia SE, Kaats GR, Keen CL, Williams LD, Burdock GA. No evidence demonstrating hepatotoxicity associated with hydroxycitric acid. World J Gastroenterol. 2009 Aug 28; 15(32):4087-9. PMID: 19705510.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    39. Opere CA, Monjok EM, Kulkarni KH, Njie YF, Ohia SE. Regulation of [3H] D-aspartate release from mammalian isolated retinae by hydrogen sulfide. Neurochem Res. 2009 Nov; 34(11):1962-8. PMID: 19760175.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    40. Opere CA, Ford K, Zhao M, Ohia SE. Regulation of neurotransmitter release from ocular tissues by isoprostanes. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2008 Nov; 30(9):697-701. PMID: 19229378.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    41. Monjok EM, Kulkarni KH, Kouamou G, McKoy M, Opere CA, Bongmba ON, Njie YF, Ohia SE. Inhibitory action of hydrogen sulfide on muscarinic receptor-induced contraction of isolated porcine irides. Exp Eye Res. 2008 Dec; 87(6):612-6. PMID: 18940190.
      Citations: 20     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    42. Kulkarni KH, Monjok EM, Zeyssig R, Kouamou G, Bongmba ON, Opere CA, Njie YF, Ohia SE. Effect of hydrogen sulfide on sympathetic neurotransmission and catecholamine levels in isolated porcine iris-ciliary body. Neurochem Res. 2009 Mar; 34(3):400-6. PMID: 18629636.
      Citations: 27     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    43. Asghar M, Monjok E, Kouamou G, Ohia SE, Bagchi D, Lokhandwala MF. Super CitriMax (HCA-SX) attenuates increases in oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance, and body weight in developing obese Zucker rats. Mol Cell Biochem. 2007 Oct; 304(1-2):93-9. PMID: 17503004.
      Citations: 31     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    44. Opere CA, Zheng WD, Zhao M, Lee JS, Kulkarni KH, Ohia SE. Inhibition of potassium- and ischemia-evoked [3H] D-aspartate release from isolated bovine retina by cannabinoids. Curr Eye Res. 2006 Jul-Aug; 31(7-8):645-53. PMID: 16877273.
      Citations: 10     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    45. Kulkarni KH, Opere CA, LeDay AM, Shara MA, Ohia SE. Regulation of norepinephrine release from isolated bovine irides by histamine. Neurochem Res. 2006 Jul; 31(7):891-7. PMID: 16804758.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Animals
    46. Ohia SE, Opere CA, Leday AM. Pharmacological consequences of oxidative stress in ocular tissues. Mutat Res. 2005 Nov 11; 579(1-2):22-36. PMID: 16055157.
      Citations: 56     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    47. Opere CA, Zheng WD, Huang J, Adewale A, Kruglet M, Ohia SE. Dual effect of isoprostanes on the release of [3H]D-aspartate from isolated bovine retinae: role of arachidonic acid metabolites. Neurochem Res. 2005 Jan; 30(1):129-37. PMID: 15756941.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    48. LeDay AM, Kulkarni KH, Opere CA, Ohia SE. Arachidonic acid metabolites and peroxide-induced inhibition of [3H]D-aspartate release from bovine isolated retinae. Curr Eye Res. 2004 May; 28(5):367-72. PMID: 15287374.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    49. Shara M, Ohia SE, Schmidt RE, Yasmin T, Zardetto-Smith A, Kincaid A, Bagchi M, Chatterjee A, Bagchi D, Stohs SJ. Physico-chemical properties of a novel (-)-hydroxycitric acid extract and its effect on body weight, selected organ weights, hepatic lipid peroxidation and DNA fragmentation, hematology and clinical chemistry, and histopathological changes over a period of 90 days. Mol Cell Biochem. 2004 May; 260(1-2):171-86. PMID: 15228099.
      Citations: 16     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    50. LeDay AM, Awe SO, Kulkarni K, Harris LC, Opere C, Dash A, Ohia SE. Effect of peroxides on [3H]D-aspartate release from bovine isolated retinae. Neurochem Res. 2004 Apr; 29(4):811-8. PMID: 15098946.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    51. Shara M, Ohia SE, Yasmin T, Zardetto-Smith A, Kincaid A, Bagchi M, Chatterjee A, Bagchi D, Stohs SJ. Dose- and time-dependent effects of a novel (-)-hydroxycitric acid extract on body weight, hepatic and testicular lipid peroxidation, DNA fragmentation and histopathological data over a period of 90 days. Mol Cell Biochem. 2003 Dec; 254(1-2):339-46. PMID: 14674714.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    52. Ohia SE, Awe SO, Opere CA, LeDay AM, Harris LC, Kulkarni K, Sharif NA. Glucose-deprivation-induced [3H]D-aspartate release from isolated bovine and human retinae. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Dec; 19(6):599-609. PMID: 14733717.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    53. Stohs SJ, Ohia S, Bagchi D. Naphthalene toxicity and antioxidant nutrients. Toxicology. 2002 Oct 30; 180(1):97-105. PMID: 12324202.
      Citations: 27     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCellsPHPublic Health
    54. Ohia SE, Opere CA, LeDay AM, Bagchi M, Bagchi D, Stohs SJ. Safety and mechanism of appetite suppression by a novel hydroxycitric acid extract (HCA-SX). Mol Cell Biochem. 2002 Sep; 238(1-2):89-103. PMID: 12349913.
      Citations: 36     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    55. Harris LC, Awe SO, Opere CA, LeDay AM, Ohia SE, Sharif NA. Pharmacology of serotonin receptors modulating electrically-induced [3h]-norepinephrine release from isolated mammalian iris-ciliary bodies. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2002 Aug; 18(4):339-48. PMID: 12222764.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
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