DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCE
Life Science
Dr. P.Ashok Kumar
| Designation | : | Associate Professor |
| Nature of Employment | : | Regular |
| Date of Joining | : | 09/10/2017 |
| Qualification | : | M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D |
| Phone | : | 044 22759380 (Office) |
| Email ID | : | ashokkumar.sls@crescent.education |
| Google Scholar link | : | https://scholar.google.com.my/citations?user=lLarVMIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao |
| Scopus Link | : | https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55572002700 |
| Orcid Id | : | 0000-0003-2824-1757 |
Educational Background
- Ph.D. University of Madras, Guindy campus, 2011
- M.Phil. University of Madras, the Guindy campus, 2006
- M.Sc. Islamiah College (Affiliated to the University of Madras), 2004
- B.Sc. Islamiah College (Affiliated to the University of Madras), 2002
Teaching and Research Experience
- Associate Professor, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, August 2017- current
- Visiting Research Fellow, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (UM), 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2015-July, 2017
- Post-Doctoral Fellow 2, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, April 2013-March 2015
- Post-Doctoral Fellow 1, Center for Cancer Research, Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI), Oakland, California, USA-94609, May 2010-Aug 2012.
Honors and Awards
- Received CV Raman prize 2022 for the recognition of outstanding professional & research achievements in the field of Life Sciences by the Institute of Researchers Wayanad, Kerala, India.
- Listed in the Top 2% of Scientists (2022) in the field of Oncology and Toxicology by Stanford University, USA. (Sr. No. 113,369).
- Received Best Faculty (Male) award from B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, by HR & FTA on 6th September 2021.
- Listed in the Top 2% of Scientists (2020) in the field of Oncology and Toxicology by Stanford University, USA. (Sr. No. 85932). https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/2/files/dd0904a8-0eba-4cf3-be4a-c6092261fed5.
- Listed in the Top 2% of Scientists (2021) in the field of Oncology and Toxicology by Stanford University, USA. (Sr. No. 94282). https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/3?fbclid=IwAR14NtB6v9TzIgPwaiRoSC0HmRyxYL1u6yJ44Q9_6y5b7wJp744GX6-LpTc
- Recipient of “Prof. Radha Shanmugasundaram proficiency award” for “Best Ph.D. thesis of the year 2011 in Biochemistry” at the University of Madras, Chennai, India.
- Awarded Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India.
- Most downloaded “Article of the month” from the journal of “Investigational New Drugs” (Springer Link publications) entitled “Ashokkumar P and Sudhandiran G. Luteolin inhibits cell proliferation during Azoxymethane-induced experimental colon carcinogenesis via Wnt/β-catenin pathway”. Investigational New Drugs, 29(2) (2011) 273-84.
- Most read “article of the month” from the journal “Toxicology Mechanisms and methods” (Informa Healthcare publications) entitled “Pandurangan AK, Ananda Sadagopan SK, Dharmalingam P and Ganapasam S. Luteolin, a bioflavonoid inhibits Azoxymethane-induced colorectal cancer through Nrf2 signaling.” Toxicology Mechanisms & Methods, 24(1) (2014) 13-20.
- Most accessed and Top 25 hottest article in Biochemistry in the year 2015 from the journal of “Biofactors” (Wiley Online Library) entitled “Pandurangan AK, Saadatdoust Z, Esa NM, Hamzah H, Ismail A. Dietary Cocoa protects against colitis-associated cancer by activating the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway. BioFactors, 41(1) (2015) 1-14.
- Wiley-Inter science publisher celebrated Research in Malaysia 2015 by highlighting some of the great work of the authors & researchers of Malaysia in the Life Science category as the top article entitled “Dietary cocoa protects against colitis-associated cancer by activating the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway”.
- Editorial board member (since August 2013) in Journal of Environmental Sciences, Toxicology and Food; technology(IOSR)
- Editorial board member(since August,2014) in Journal of Natural Agents; and Molecular Therapeutics
- Consulting Editor (since August, 2014) in Drug, Design Development and Therapy Dove Press, New Zealand.
- Editorial board member (since August,2014) in Frontiers in Pharmacology
- Consulting Editor (since August, 2014) in Drug, Onco Targets and Therapy, Dove Press, New Zealand.
- Serving as a Vice president for Society for Phytopharmacology and Research-India, Vishakhapatnam, India.
- Serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Muthayammal Centre for Advanced Research(MCAR), Rasipuram-637408, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Raised funding worth 561,000 MYR (Approx. Rs.84Lakhs) as principal and Co-principal investigator in Malaysia.
- External thesis examiner Peters Institute of Higher Education of Research, Avadi, Chennai.
- External thesis examiner, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore
- Doctoral committee member in the Department of Biochemistry, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Pharmacy, Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences, Department of Physics, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology
- Life member of the Indian Association for Cancer Research (IACR), New Delhi, India
- Life member of the Nutrition Society of India (NSI), Hyderabad, India.
- Life member of Society for Biotechnologist-India, CUSART, Cochin, India
- Life member of Alumni of Science postgraduates of University of Madras (ASPUM), India.
- Life member of the Society of Phytopharmacology and Research, Vishakhapatnam, India
- Life Member of the Association for Cancer Awareness and education (ACER), Chennai, India
- Life member of the Institute of Scholars (InSc) professional society, Karnataka, India
- Life member of the Indian Academic Researchers Association, Tamil Nadu, India
- Life member of the Institute of Researchers (InRes), Wayanad, Kerala India
Research areas
- Cancer therapeutics
- Signal Transduction
- Natural products
- Ulcerative colitis
- Colitis associated cancer
Research outcomes
a. Research grants
Completed
- Dr. Ashok Kumar P, Mechanistic anti-tumor activity of Vernodalin isolated from Centratherum anthelminticum on colorectal cancer cells, SERB, TARE, 18.3 Lakhs
b. Publications
Number of Research Publications (total publications from Crescent and other institutions- no list is required)
- International journals: 59
- National journals: 5
- Book chapters: 23
- Edited Books: 4
- Conference presentations: 29
- Invited talks delivered: 18
List of Publications
Research & Review Articles
- Khazaie S, Adulhamid R, Ramachandran V, Esa NM, Pandurangan AK and Ismail P. Cytotoxic and pro-apoptotic effects of Allium atroviolaceum flower extract by modulating cell cycle arrest, caspase-dependent and p53-independent pathway in breast cancer cell lines. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017 (2017) Article ID 1468957, 16 pages. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 2.650). doi: 10.1155/2017/1468957
- Pandurangan AK, Thomas D, Vadivel D, Kalaivani K, Sudhandiran G. Colorectal carcinogenesis: Insights into the Cell death and signal transduction pathways– A review. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology, 10(9) (2018) 244-259. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.404). doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v10.i9.244
- Pandurangan AK, Salmiah I and Norhaizan ME. Inositol-6 Phosphate (IP6) inhibits mTOR pathway and induces autophagy-mediated cell death in HT-29 colon cancer cells. Archives of Medical Science, 14(6) (2018) 1281-1288. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.707). doi: 10.5114/aoms.2018.76935
- Ju J, Gothai S, Hasanpourghadi M, Nasser AA, Aziz Ibrahim IA, Shahzad N, Pandurangan AK, Muniandy K, Kumar SS,Arulselvan P. Anticancer potential of Moringa oleifera flower extract in human prostate cancer PC-3 cells via induction of apoptosis and downregulation of AKT pathway. Pharmacognosy Magazine 14(58) (2018) 477-481. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 0.948). DOI:10.4103/pm.pm_516_17
- Mohammed Adil AA, Vallinayagam L, Chitra K, Jamal S, Pandurangan AK, Ahmed N. Increased Expression of TGF-β and IFN-γ in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) Cultured in Conditioned Medium (CM) of K562 Cell Culture. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology, 38(2) (2019) 173-183. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 2.188). doi: 10.1615/JEnvironPatholToxicolOncol.2019029460.
- Samidurai D, Pandurangan AK, Krishnamoorthi S, Perumal MK, Nanjian R. Sinensetin isolated from Orthosiphon aristatus inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Process Biochemistry, 88 (2020) 213-221. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 4.885). DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2019.09.031
- Anandraj Vaithy.K, Sowmya.S, Mohamed Adil A.A,Revathi.K, Keerthika Sri E.S,Pandurangan AK. Analysis of Diagnostic Trends and Challenges of TuberculousLymphadenitis: A 5 years study from Resource Poor Region of South India. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1) (2020) 447 – 464. (Scopus indexed).
- Harini Ramesh, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy, Mohamed Adil A.A, RevathiK, Pandurangan AK*. Natural compounds as inhibitors of Beta catenin: An insilico study. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1)(2020) 343 – 348. (Scopus indexed).
- Priyanka K, Mohamed Adil A.A, A.K. Mubeena Begum, Revathi K, Pandurangan AK*, Tamilselvi A. Extraction of acid soluble collagen from Coryphaenahippurus(Mahimahi) andits application in tissue engineering. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1)(2020) 197 – 212. (Scopus indexed).
- Naziya Sayeed H, Mohamed Adil. AA, Pandurangan AK, Revathi. K, MohammedWaseem, Vickram AS. Targeting Immunocheck point in The Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Immunotherapy. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1) (2020) 297 – 316. (Scopus indexed).
- Naziya Sayeed, Mohamed Adil AA, Pandurangan AK, Revathi K, Anil kumar B, Khan KA. Immunotherapy Methods Towards Colitis Associated Cancer – A Systematic Review. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1) (2020) 525- 542. (Scopus indexed).
- Mohamed Adil AA, Saba Fathima, Hari Priya, Pandurangan AK, Shyam Kumar, Revathi. K, Anandraj Vaithy, Nibedithadey, Dannie Macrin. A Comparative Analysis on Awareness Among Female Students of Technical and Medical Field Associated within Colleges from Tamilnadu and Pondicherry regarding Gynaecological Cancers by Random Sampling Method Using Statistical Analysis. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1) (2020)649- 695. (Scopus indexed).
- Mohamed Adil A.A, Saba Fathima, Panduangan AK, Shyam kumar, Revathi. K, AnandrajVaithy, Dannie Macrin, NVV Karthik. Novel approach on nutrition status and body weight among the collegestudents using statistical analysis. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1) (2020)899- 910. (Scopus indexed).
- Mohamed Adil AA, Saba Fathima, Hari Priya, Pandurangan AK, Shyam kumar, Revathi K, AnandrajVaithy, Nanmaran R, Dannie Macrin. A Comparative Analysis of Treatment Seeking Behaviour among People of Urban, Suburban and Rural Population in Chennai. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1) (2020)716- 729. (Scopus indexed).
- Mohamed Adil A.A, Pandurangan AK, Shyam kumar, Revathi. K, S. Prathibha, Anil kumar.B, Neesar Ahmed, Dannie Macrin A systematic review on Guideline of PD – L1 articulation on malignancy cells with Reactive Oxygen Species – regulating drugs. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 24(1) (2020) 993-1010. (Scopus indexed).
- Adil M, Ameenudeen S, Ali N, Ahmad N, Pandurangan AK, Hemalatha S, Kashif M, Waseem M. Emerging role of Mitophagy in inflammatory diseases: Cellular and Molecular Episodes. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 26 (2020) 1-7. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.568).
- Mohebali N, Pandurangan AK*, Mustafa MR, Anandasadagopan SK, Alagumuthu T. Vernodalin induces apoptosis through ROS/JNK pathway activation in human colon cancer cells. Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology 34(12) (2020) e22577. doi: 10.1002/jbt.22587. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.568). doi: 10.1002/jbt.22587
- Rubeena Dar, Parveiz Igbal, Sanaullah Kuchay, Pandurangan AK. Strong Association and Effect of Lifestyle and Clinicopathological Risk Factors in Colorectal Cancer during Treatment Process – A Study based on Kashmiri Population. Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences 13 (2020) 73-81. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.568). doi.org/10.1007/s13530-020-00071-5
- Mohamed Suhail Nawabjohn, Prathibha Sivaprakasam, Suresh Kumar Anandasadagopan, A. Adeela Begum, Pandurangan AK*. Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Cassia toraseedextract and investigation of antibacterial potential. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 194 (2022) 464–478. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). doi: 10.1007/s12010-021-03651-4.
- Vardhini SP, Sadiya H, Beigh S, Pandurangan AK, Hemalatha S, Md Khalid Anwer, Waseem M. Possible interaction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs against NF-κB and COX-2 mediated inflammation: An in silico probe. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology194 (2022) 54–70. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). doi: 10.1007/s12010-021-03719-1.
- Srinivetha Pathmanapan, Mythrehi Sekar, Pandurangan AK, Suresh Kumar Anandasadagopan. Fabrication of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle–Incorporated Coaxial Nanofiber for Evaluating the In Vitro Osteogenic Potential. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 194(2022)302–322. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). doi: 10.1007/s12010-021-03741-3.
- Pandurangan AK*, Mohebali N, Hasanpourghadi M, Esa NM. Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester Attenuates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis Through Modulation of NF-κB and Cell Adhesion Molecules. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2022 Mar;194(3):1091-1104. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). doi: 10.1007/s12010-021-03788-2.
- Sobia Nida, Hemaltha S, Pandurangan AK, Waseem M. Mechanistic episodes on SARS-CoV-2 mediated neurological manifestations and their possible therapeutic interventions. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology,41(1) (2022) 85-98. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 2.188). doi: 10.1615/JEnvironPatholToxicolOncol.2021040128.
- Kiranbabu R, Pandurangan AK,Amaldas J, Karthikeyan R, Lena PJ. Review on Poultry Sectors and the importance of backyard poultry forming for rural people around the world. Drugs and Cell Therapies in Hematology, 10(1) (2021) 2662-2669. (Scopus indexed) DOI: 0.20546/ijcmas.2020.905.269
- Shabnam Ameenudeen, Mohd. Kashif, Subhamoy Banerjee, Hemalatha Srinivasan, Pandurangan AK, Mohammad Waseem. Cellular and Molecular Machinery of Neuropathic Pain: An Emerging Insight. Current Pharmacology Reports 8 (2022) 227–235. (Scopus indexed) doi: 10.1007/s40495-022-00294-9.
- Vijayalekha A, Anandasadagopan SK, Pandurangan AK*. An Overview of Collagen-Based Composite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 2023 Jan 18. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). doi: 10.1007/s12010-023-04318-y.
- ChinnikrishnanP, Ibrahim IAA, Alzahrani AR, Shahzad N,SivaprakasamS,Pandurangan AK*. The Role of Selective Flavonoids on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: An Update. Separations 10(3), (2023) 207(Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). doi: 10.1007/s12010-023-04318-y.
- Pratap GK, Poornima D. Vijendra, Raghavendra L. Hallur, Ajay S K, Pandurangan AK, Sathisha G. Jayanna, Mohammed Alshehri, Abdulrahman Alasmari, Samy Sayed, Manjula Shantaram, Muntazir Mushtaq. In vitro evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of Olea dioicaagainst Aβ peptide‐induced toxicity inhuman neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells. Frontiers in Pharmacology14 (2023) 1139606. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 5.988). doi: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1139606.
Book chapters (National/international)
- Pandurangan AK*and Mustafa MR. 2018. Ed. Akhtar MS and Swamy MK. Volume 2. Anticancer Plants: Natural Products and Biotechnological Implements. Chapter 14: The therapeutic strategies of natural agents on Triple-negative breast cancer. Springer International Publishing, pp. 321-342, ISBN: 978-981-10-8063-0 (DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-8064-7_14).(*Corresponding author)
- Pandurangan AK*, Suresh Kumar A, Sivaprakasam P, Sekar K, Naveen S. (2019). Ed. Swamy MK and Rudramurthy GR. Phytocompounds: Sources and Bioactivities: Chapter 2: Understanding the mechanism of Luteolin, a bioflavonoid on colorectal cancer. pp. 19-34. Studium press Pvt Ltd. ISBN: 978-93-85046-43-8.(*Corresponding author)
- Suresh Kumar A, Prathibha S, Srinivetha P,Pandurangan AK*, Alagumuthu T. (2019). Ed. Swamy MK. Plant Derived Bioactives-Chemistry and Mode of Action. Chapter 7: Targeting the key signaling pathways in breast cancer treatment using natural agents. Springer International Publishing, pp. 137-184. ISBN 978-981-15-2360-1. (*Corresponding author)
- Adil M, Vaithy AK,Pandurangan AK, Waseem M, Ahmed N. (2021). Ed: Ashok Kumar Pandurangan. Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Ulcerative Colitis and Colitis Associated Cancer. Ch. 2: Protagonist of immuno-profiling immuno-scoring and immunotherapy towards colitis associated cancer: Systematic Review (201120-013235). IGI Global publishers. 2021, pp.24-37. ISBN13: 9781799878360
- Syed Nasar Rahaman, PrathibaSivaprakasam,Pandurangan AK*, Suresh Kumar A. (2021). Ed: Ashok Kumar Pandurangan. Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Ulcerative Colitis and Colitis Associated Cancer. Ch. 4: Natural Agents Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis – Elucidating the Mechanism of Action. IGI Global publishers. 2021, pp. 67-95. ISBN13: 9781799878360. (*Corresponding author)
- Pandurangan AK*, Suresh Kumar A, Ahmed N. (2021). Ed: Ashok Kumar Pandurangan. Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Ulcerative Colitis and Colitis Associated Cancer. Ch. 10: The multifaceted role of natural agents in colitis-associated cancer prevention and therapy (301119-041555). IGI Global publishers. pp. 220-239. ISBN13: 9781799878360.(*Corresponding author)
- Karthik MeyyappanMeenakshisundaram,Pandurangan AK*,Sekar Kumaran. (2021). Ed: Mukta Sharma. Microbes-Fermented Foods and Human Health. Ch 3. Urinary tract infection caused by pathogens treated using Fermented products. Krishna publication, pp.24-43, ISBN: 978-93-90627-15-8
- Mohammed Jamalkhan, Sekar Kumaran,Pandurangan AK*.(2021). Ed: Mukta Sharma. Microbes-Fermented Foods and Human Health. Ch 7. Fermented Foods and its Health Benefits. Krishna publication, pp.65-73, ISBN: 978-93-90627-15-8. (*Corresponding author)
- Mohammed Shuhail N andPandurangan AK*. Ed: Pandurangan AK. Molecular Drug Targets for Cancer Therapy. Ch 2. Exploring the Signaling Pathways that regulate prostate cancer. Melbourne Scientific Publishers, 2021, pp. 30-56, ISBN-978-0-6483304-1-7.(*Corresponding author)
- A. Bharath kumar, UmashankarMarakanam Srinivasan andPandurangan AK*. Ed: Pandurangan AK. Molecular Drug Targets for Cancer Therapy. Ch 5. Hypoxia And Cancer Metabolism. Melbourne Scientific Publishers, 2021, pp. 89-105, ISBN-978-0-6483304-1-7.(*Corresponding author)
- Veena Priyadharini andPandurangan AK*. Ed: Pandurangan AK. Molecular Drug Targets for Cancer Therapy. Ch 6. The Pathological and Molecular Alterations in Lung Cancer. Melbourne Scientific Publishers, 2021, pp. 106-123, ISBN-978-0-6483304-1-7. (*Corresponding author).
- Gokul S andPandurangan AK*. Ed: Pandurangan AK. Molecular Drug Targets for Cancer Therapy. Ch 7. The role of Galectin-3 in breast cancer and its association with metastasis. Melbourne Scientific Publishers, 2021, pp. 124-133, ISBN-978-0-6483304-1-7.(*Corresponding author)
- Haripriya Kumaravel andPandurangan AK*. Ed: Pandurangan AK. Molecular Drug Targets for Cancer Therapy. Ch 10. Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanism and Future Medical Insights. Melbourne Scientific Publishers, 2021, pp. 178-193, ISBN-978-0-6483304-1-7.
- AshwathiVijayalekha, PrathibhaSivaprakasam, Suresh Kumar Anandasadagopan, Pandurangan AK*. Ed. Pandurangan AK, Sureshkumar A, Alhumaydh FA. Handbook of Research on Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics. Ch1: An Update on the Effect of Natural Products on Oncogenic Transcription Factors in Triple Negative Breast Cancer. IGI Global publishers, 2022, pp. 1-26, ISBN: 9781799892588.(*Corresponding author)
- Saabira Banu Sahubar Sadik, PrathibhaSivaprakasam, NishanthiRamasami and Pandurangan AK*. Ed. Pandurangan AK, Sureshkumar A, Alhumaydh FA. Handbook of Research on Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics. Ch3: The Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Suppressing Triple Negative Breast Cancer Using Natural Agents. IGI Global publishers, 2022, pp. 45-71, ISBN: 9781799892588.(*Corresponding author)
- Syed Faisal Jahir Hussain, Mohammed Adil A, Durga Munireddy, andPandurangan AK*. Ed. Pandurangan AK, Sureshkumar A, Alhumaydh FA. Handbook of Research on Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics. Ch12: Effects of Nigella sativa and Its Active Ingredient Thymoquinone on Breast Cancer. IGI Global publishers, 2022, pp. 249-263, ISBN: 9781799892588.(*Corresponding author)
- Sivaprakasam P, Sureshkumar A, Tamilselvi A,Pandurangan AK*. (2022) Ed Mehdi Khosrow-Pour. Research Anthology on Advancements in Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights. Chapter 17: Current update on Natural agents against Triple Negative Breast Cancer. IGI Global publishers. PP. 318-335. ISBN: 9781799820956.(*Corresponding author)
- Aarthy Venkatesan, Sahubar Sadik SB, PrathibhaSivaprakasam, Mohamed Adil, Karthikeyan Chandrabose, Suresh Kumar Anandasadagopan,Pandurangan AK*. (2022). “Therapeutic potential of natural agents against oxidative stress influenced colitis-associated cancer.”, In Handbook of Oxidative Stress in Cancer: Therapeutic Aspects, Springer Nature-Singapore, pp 115-134. ISBN-978-981-165421-3. (*Corresponding author)
- Mohd Kashif, Mohammad Waseem, Poornima Vijendra,Pandurangan AK*. (2022). Chapter 2 Protective Effects of Cannabis in Neuroinflammation-Mediated Alzheimer’s Disease. Ed: Rana R. Zeine and Brian W. Teasdale. Medical Cannabis and the Effects of Cannabinoids on Fighting Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases. ISBN13: 9781668456521. (*Corresponding author)
- Akila Muthuramalingam, Pandurangan AK*, Subhamoy Banerjee. Chapter 7 Role of Cannabinoids in the Regulation of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Ed: Rana R. Zeine and Brian W. Teasdale. Medical Cannabis and the Effects of Cannabinoids on Fighting Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases. ISBN13: 9781668456521. (*Corresponding author)
Book edited
- PanduranganAK and Norhaizan ME. 2014. Molecular Targets of Colorectal Cancer: An insight on intracellular signalling pathways. Scholars Press. 1-100. ISBN: 978-3-639-71903-1 (cited 1 time).
- Pandurangan AK. Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Ulcerative Colitis and Colitis Associated Cancer. IGI Global publishers, USA. 2021, pp.1-309.ISBN13: 9781799878360
- Pandurangan AK. Molecular Drug Targets for Cancer Therapy. Melbourne Scientific Publishers, Melbourne, Australia 2021, pp.1-193,ISBN-978-0-6483304-1-7.
- Pandurangan AK, Anandasadagopan SK, Alhumaydhi FA. Handbook of Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics. IGI Global publishers, USA. 2022, ISBN13: 9781799892588
c. Research guidance:
Ph.D
Ongoing: 3
List of Scholars ongoing
| S.No | Name of the scholar | Title of the theis | Year of registration | Year of Completion | Scholarship details | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Prathibha S | Mechanistic antitumor activity of RAJI on triple-negative breast cancer cells | 2018 | NA | Senior Research Fellow, Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) | Publications: 10 Conference presentations: 2 Patents: NIL |
| 2 | Ms. Ashwathi V | Bone regeneration using biocompatible materials | 2021 | NA | Junior Research Fellow, Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) Fellowship | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: 2 Patents: NIL |
| 3 | Mr. Mohd. Kashif | Aluminum Chloride induced neurodegenerative disease with possible drug interventions | 2021 | NA | Earn while you learn scheme | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: 2 Patents: NIL |
M.Sc/M.Tech
Completed projects: 30; Ongoing projects: 5
M.Sc/M.Tech
Completed projects:
| S.No | Name of the student | Title of the project | Year of award | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pavithra | Extraction, phytochemical analysis, and characterization of Cassia auriculata flower on in vitro wound healing | 2019 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 2. | Deeban A | Tamarind Leaf Extract Incorporated Chitosan Antioxidant Film for Bioactive Food Packaging. | 2020 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 3. | Manikandan T | Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Essential Oil and Its Major Derivatives Against the Medically Challenging Mosquito Vector (Dipera: Cullicidae) using in vitro and in-silico Studies | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 4. | Yarifa. K. | Effect of Room Temperature Storage on the Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Oven-Dried Thuthuvalai (Solanum trilobatum) | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 5. | Dhanish Mohamed | Tulsi Leaf Extract Incorporated Chitosan Antioxidant Film for Bioactive Food Packaging. | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 6. | Aarthy V | Formulation and Evaluation of Mono-Herbal Toothpaste Using Eclipta Alba, an in vitro Study | 2021 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 7. | Haripriya K (RRN: 190562601004) | The Potency of Polysaccharide Extraction from Opuntia Cactus in Edible Coating to Enhance Shelf Life of the Strawberry | 2021 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 8. | Mohamed Suhail.N RRN: 190562601007 | Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Cassia Tora Seed Extract and Investigation of Antibacterial Potential. | 2021 | Publications: 2 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 9. | A. Thasleem RRN: 190562601011 | Analysis of Phytochemical Compounds Extract from Thymus Vulgaris Plants and Against Colorectal Cancer | 2021 | Publications:1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 10. | S. Gokul RRN: 190562601003 | In silico Analysis of Phytochemical Compounds Extract from Vitex Negundo Plants Against Breast Cancer | 2021 | Publications:1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 11. | Veena Priyadarshini.S. RRN: 190532601021 | Screening of Industrial Enzyme Amylase from Bacterial Sources and Molecular Identification of Efficient Strain By PCR | 2021 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 12. | Ashwathi V | Biphasic Composite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Regeneration and in vitro studies | 2021 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 13. | J. Saranya (RRN.No 200532601015) | Plant Extraction incorporated Gum Arabic Biodegradable Film for Food Packaging. | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 14. | Ayesha M (RRN. 200542601001) | Comparative analysis of Physiochemical and cooking characteristics of Panicum Sumatrence (Samai), Plaspalum Scobiculaum (Varagu), and Oryza Sativa (Ponni rice) | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 15. | Pavithra R (RRN: 200542601021) | Cream-based Mosquito Repellent from CentrantherumAnthelminticum extract. | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 16. | Mohamed Arasath | Comparative Evaluation of The Changes in the Physicochemical Properties Upon Roasting and Boiling of Phaseolus Vulgaris (Rajma Bean) | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: UTICARE |
| 17. | Pradeesh Kumar A RRN: 200532601010 | Centratherum Anthelminticum Extract Inhibits Urinary Tract Infecting Pathogens | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: UTICARE |
| 18. | Abarna.K RRN No. 200542601002 | Isolation and Characterization of Collagen Extracted from Catla Catla and to Study Its Wide Applications in Tissue Engineering | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: UTICARE |
| 19. | Dony Jose | Unveiling the pivotal roles of HPV in causing Cervical cancer using molecular approaches. | 2019 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 20. | Ayesha Farheen (RRN. No. 201442601004) | Properties of potato starch film plasticized with glycerol and sorbitol | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 21. | Kalyani V (RRN. No. 201442601008) | Nutritional and Physico-chemical characteristics of wheat bread enriched with the value addition of Microalgae Spirulina powder | 2022 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 22. | Purnima N (RRN No. 201442601012) | Characterization and Application of studies of Cinnamon extract incorporated Gum Arabic film in Food Packaging. | 2022 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 23. | Pooja P.A. (RRN No. 201442601011) | The edible coating of xyloglucan from tamarind seeds preserves the antioxidative capacity of tomato shelf life. | 2022 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 24. | E. Arun Kumar RRN: 211442601001 | Impact of Xenobiotics on Human Gut microbiome | 2023 | Gene sequences: 2 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 25. | Srirathi M RRN: 211442601016 | Elucidating the role of Trim36 in zebrafish early embryogenesis | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: 1 StartUp: |
| 26. | Abinaya R RRN: 211712601002 | Effect of Nilavarai Extract on Lipid Oxidation, fatty acid profiles and Microstructure of country eggs. | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: 1 StartUp: |
| 27. | Saabira Banu S RRN: 211712601011 | Fabrication of Chitosan-Elastin Hydrogel Scaffold cross-linked with Glutaraldehyde for Bone tissue engineering application | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp : |
| 28. | Vishal B | Country EggShell powder supplemented biscuits as dietary Calcium source | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: Yes |
| 29. | Deepalakshmi P RRN 210542601009 | Synthesis of chitosan Based nanocomposite with 3-(2-(3,4dimethoxyphenyl)-2-oxoethylidene)indolin-2-one (RAJI) for efficient cancer therapy | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: 1 StartUp: |
| 30. | A. Hafisha RRN 21042601012 | The effect of Bauhinia purpurea L Flower Extract on Dextran sodium sulfate-induced ulcerative colitis in zebra fish model. | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
B.Tech
Completed projects: 59; Ongoing Projects: 10
Completed projects:
| S.No | Name of the student | Title of the project | Year of award | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | AadhiraiKalaichelvan, (2018) | Synthesis, characterization and anticancer activity of Zinc oxide nanoparticles with Momordica charantia extract in vitro. | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 2. | Abinaya. J. K. | Application of Collagen-Fibrin scaffold incorporated with Genistein for Osteogenic differentiation | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 3. | Imthiyas. V.K., | Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from Pisonia Alba and their antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria. | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 4. | Javeed Hameed Husain | Centratherum Anthelminticum extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Phytochemical and in vitro cytotoxicity studies. | 2018 | Publications: 1 (Commincated) Conference presentations: 2 StartUp: |
| 5. | Priyanka. K. | Extraction of acid soluble collagen- from the skin of fish species Coryphaenahippurus (Mahi mahi) and its characterization and applications as scaffolds into wound healing. | 2018 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 6. | Umamaheshwari P. | In Vitro Cytotoxic activity of Delonixelata leaves against osteosarcoma using MG63 cell line. | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 7. | Mubeena Begum | Extraction of Acid soluble collagen from the skin of fish species HimaturaBleekeri (Sting Ray fish) and its characterization and applications as scaffolds into wound healing). | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 8. | Firdous Mujeeb | Cloning and expression of E2 gene, of Classical Swine Fever Virus | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 9. | Arshiya Reema.J | Guava leaf extract incorporated chitosan antioxidant film for bioactive food packaging | 2018 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: 2 |
| 10. | Dan Kiruba Mol | Synthesis and evaluation of chitosan-levofloxacin against biofilm formation | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 11. | Gowthaman.V. | Screening of Protease activity in Ganoderma lucidum and thrombolytic activity in vitro | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 12. | Mohammed Meeran.T. | Production of active chitosan film with incorporated papaya leaf extract for food packaging application. | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: 1 |
| 13. | Nazeem Rizwan. N. | A study on extraction and application of organic vegetable dyes to serve as a natural colorant in confectionary making and candy development | 2018 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 14. | Harini, | Anticancer activity of TKM1, a synthetic drug against HT-29 colorectal cancer cell line | 2019 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 15. | Mohammed Salahudeen. A. | Anticancer activity of TKM3, a synthetic drug against HT-29 colorectal cancer cell line | 2019 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 16. | Vaishal Devi. A. | Antioxidant and anticancer activity of Cassia auriculata flower extract against colorectal cancer cell | 2019 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 17. | M. Mohamed Dharwish | Green Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc oxide nanoparticles from Catheanthus Roseus and to study its antibacterial activity | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 18. | Dinesh B | Analysis in Quality Parameters of Alcoholic Fruit Beer | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 19. | Mahalakshmi M | Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nano-particles using Fresh Stem of Cissus quadrangularis Extract and to study antibacterial activity | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 20. | Seventhi S. | Green Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc oxide Nanoparticles Using Solanum Trilobatum Extract and its Antibacterial Activity | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 21. | Jainul Afrin Ashika. K | Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable film using Arabic Gum for Active food packaging. | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 22. | Kiran Babu | A Review on Case study of Free Ranging of IndigeniousBreed with Kadaknath Hens. | 2020 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 23. | Dinesh P.R. | Phytochemical Analysis of Hybanthus Enneaspermus and its preparation and characterization of their silver nanoparticles. | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 24. | Deepak A. | Toxicity study on Abutilon Indicum leaf Ethanol and water extraction using Zebra Fish Embryo. | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 25. | Syed Fahad | Review of Mass Spectrometry–Based Metabolomics in cancer. | 2020 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 26. | Afrose Farzana V A RRN: 170151601009 | Phytochemical Analysis and Molecular Docking between BTF3, E-Cadherin, P53 And Snail Transcription Factors in HT-29 Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines and Phytochemicals in Abutilon Indicum Flower and Leaf Extracts: Comparative In-Silico Studies | 2021 | Publications: 1 (Communicated) Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 27. | Abinaya. R RRN: 170151601007 | Evaluation of Physiochemical and Cooking Characteristics of Mappilai Samba (Bridegrooms) And Jeeraga Samba Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) | 2021 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 28. | Afshana Thabasum AR RRN: 170151601010 | Industrial Effluent Toxicity Assessment Using Zebra Fish Embryo | 2021 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 29. | Arifa Begum. Y RRN: 170151601016 | Formulation And Characterization of Herbal-Based Mosquito Repellent Cream Using Neem and Tulsi | 2021 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 30. | Gayathri.S (2021) RRN :170151601031 | Production of Active Chitosan Film with Incorporated Fenugreek Leaf Extract for Food Packaging | 2021 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 31. | Harini A.T (2021) RRN: 170151601033 | Formulation of Aloevera-Based Cream and Study the Stability and Quality Testing. | 2021 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 32. | M.Haripriyaa (2021) RRN : 170151601032 | In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Achyranthes Aspera, Mentha, SyzygiumAromaticum Against-Candida Albicans;Streptococcus Mutants; Staphylococcus Aurus and Their Wound Healing Property. | 2021 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 33. | Ishwarya M. RRN: 170151601037 | Biodegradable Film as a Replacement of Plastic for Food Packaging Using Arabic Gum | 2021 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 34. | Pooja C | Biomimetic Layered Biocomposite Material for Dentin-Pulp Regeneration – In Vitro Study | 2021 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 35. | Angelin Priscilla.S | Senna Auriculata Leaf Extract Incorporated Chitosan Antioxidant Film for Bio Active Food PackagingA Project Report | 2021 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 36. | Mohamed Jamalkhan S | Antimicrobial activity of chitosan coating containing zinc oxide nanoparticles against E. coli using Abutilon indicum plant extract on the surface of white cheese. | 2021 | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 37. | Saabira Banu | Phytochemical Analysis And insilico Analysis of Active Compounds of Senna Auriculata [Tanners’s Cassia] As Anticancer Candidate In Triple Negative Breast Cancer | Publications: 2 Conference presentations: StartUp: | |
| 38. | Syed Faisal | Evaluation of Physicochemical and Cooking Characteristics of Black Rice (KaruppuKavuni) and Red Rice (Kaatuyanam) | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: | |
| 39. | Jamira Begum | Inhibitory Effects of Momordica Charantia Fruit Extracts on Streptococcus Mutans Biofilm | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: | |
| 40. | Karthik Meyyappan | Screening of Antibacterial Activity of the Medicinal Plants Solanum Terrestris and Tribulus Terrestis Against Urinary Tract Infected Pathogens | Publications: 1 Conference presentations: StartUp: | |
| 41. | Mohammed Muzzammil A | Dietary Supplement: Evaluation of Sesbania Grandiflora as a Dietary Supplement and Its Influence on Growth and Body Weight in Danio Rerio | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: | |
| 42. | Priya Dharshini A RRN: 170151601137 | Natural Products as Anti-Thrombotic Agents; Towards Discovery of Future Drugs; Rosa RogusaThunb | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: | |
| 43. | Srivardhini.G.S RRN:180151601036 | Preparation and Characterization of Gelatin Film with Incorporated Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract for Food Packaging | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 44. | M. Akila RRN: 180151601001 | Biomimetic composite material for osteochondral defect | 2022 | Publications: 2 Conference presentations: 2 StartUp: |
| 45. | Niharika.B.S RRN: 180151601022 | Extraction And Application of Eco-Friendly Natural Dye Using Plants on Cotton Fabric. | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 46. | Bhuvaneshwari K RRN: 180151601003 | Antibacterial Films Using Gum Arabic – Chitosan Incorporating Alternanthera Sessilisfor Food Packaging | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 47. | Pavithra.R 180151601027 | Biodegradable Films Using Gelatin with Incorporated Erythrina Indica Extract for Food Packaging | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 48. | Suvedhaa B. 180151601038 | Extraction and Application of Eco-Friendly Natural Dye Using Plants on Cotton Fabric. | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 49. | Sirpiga B RRN: 180151601035 | Preparation and Characterization of Gum Arabic-Chitosan Film Incorporating Vitex Negundo Plant Extract for Monitor Food Packaging | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 50. | Ponmalar | Bio-Waste Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles andIt’s Application in Food Preservation | 2022 | Publications: Conference presentations: 1 StartUp: |
| 51. | Nikhita Pandian | Antibacterial Potentials of DelonixElataand Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Against Microbes Isolated from Sanitary Napkin – New Avenue for Countering Resistance | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: 1 StartUp: |
| 52. | Abinaya P RRN: 190151601004 | Neuroprotective effect of Coriandrum sativum on Bispehol A (BPA)-induced neurotoxicity in Zebrafish model | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations:1 StartUp: |
| 53. | Arthi E RRN: 190151601002 | Effect of Senna auriculata leaf extract on dextran sodium sulfate-induced ulcerative colitis on Zebafish model | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 54. | Chandini J RRN 190151601009 | Study on the impact of Myristica franans extract on neurological inflammation resulted from Aluminium chloride in zebra fish | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 55. | P. Faraaz Ahamed RRN 190151601012 | Effect of Aegle marmelos on dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis on Zebafish model | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 56. | Hafiz Jamal RRN 190151601012 | Neuroprotective effect of Terminalia Chebula against Bisphenol A-induced neurotoxicity in Zebrafish model. | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 57. | Reema Huda Ehsan RRN 190151601034 | Insights into Molecular Diagnostics and Vaccine Development | 2023 | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
| 58. | Poornasree M RRN 190151601028 | Preparation and Characterization of Quercetin inclusion complex with enhanced aqueous solubility. | Publications: Conference presentations:1 StartUp: | |
| 59. | Vishali A RRN 190151601041 | Efficacy of Alutilon indicum leaf extract on dextran sodium sulfate-induced ulcerative colitis in Zebra fish model. | Publications: Conference presentations: StartUp: |
Mentorship for student startup companies
Name of the startup: UTI-CIDE
Grant received: Rs. 20,000
