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Prakash Kumar B
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Prof Prakash Kumar B

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Registrar | School of Biosciences
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Kerala
Expertise: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ORCID 0000-0001-9171-3230 Scopus 57190018685 Google Scholar J4WCusAAAAAJ
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28 Publications
4 Projects
91 Scopus Citations
309 CrossRef
27 Years 3 Months Total Experience
Publications
28 Total
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Professional Recognition

Kerala University Merit Scholarship
1986
University of Kerala
UGC JRF
1999
University Grants Commission
SRF
1995
CSIR

Community & Membership

Academic Council, Mahatma Gandhi University
Member
Jan 2017
Senate, Mahatma Gandhi University
Member
Jan 2018
Board of Studies, Biochemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University
Member
Jan 2010
Faculty of Science, Technology and Education, Sree Sankara University, Kalady
Dean
Jan 2020
Society of Biological Chemists
Life Member
Jan 2010
The Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member
Jan 2010
Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists
Life Member
Jan 2014
Society for Ethanopharmacology
Life Member
Jan 2019
World Ayurveda Foundation
Life Member
Jan 2018

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
1997
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Master of Science
1991
N/A
Bachelor of Science
1989
N/A
Registrar
Feb 2020 – Present
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam | School of Biosciences
Controller of Examinations
Feb 2019 – Feb 2020
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Professor
Nov 2014 – Feb 2019
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam | School of Biosciences
Associate Professor
Jan 2010 – Nov 2014
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam | School of Biosciences
Associate Professor
Jan 2007 – Jan 2010
St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 689 641
Assistant Professor - Selection Grade
Jan 2006 – Jan 2007
St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 689 641
Lecturer - Selection Grade
Jun 2004 – Jan 2006
St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 689 641
Lecturer
Jun 1999 – Jun 2004
St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 689 641
Lecturer - Senior Scale
Jun 1999 – Jun 2004
St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 689 641
Medical and Health Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Scholarly Work

BOOST TO UNIVERSITY INTERDISCIPLINARY LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (BUILDER) Programme
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: BT/PR4800/INF/22/152/2012 DATED 23.03.2012
Duration: 2012 – 2017
Evaluation of methanolic extracts Of Elephantopus scaber for inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: 015/SRSLS/2010/CSTE
Amount: ₹17.72 Crore
Duration: 2012 – 2015
In vitro studies on inhibition of eicosanoid metabolism for control of arthritis by extracts of stem of Tinospora cordifolia
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: BT/PR14926/PBD/17/720/2010
Amount: ₹21.17 Crore
Duration: 2011 – 2013
SCREENING OF MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR DUAL INHIBITION OF LIPOXYGENASE (LOX) AND CYCLOOXYGENASE (COX
Completed
Agency: University Grants Commission Role: Principal Investigator Grant: MRP (S)- 415/08-09/KLMG027/UGC-SWRO dated 30 March 2009
Amount: ₹80 Lac
Duration: 2009 – 2011

DUAL INHIBITION OF LOX AND COX: SCREENING, ISOLATION AND PURIFICATION OF LEAD COMPOUNDS FROM PLANTS

University Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Year 2015
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ISOLATION, EVALUATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTINFLAMMATORY BIOACTIVE MOLECULES FROM AYURVEDIC MEDICINES USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS

University Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Year 2019
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EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF ANTIINFLAMMATORYBIOACTIVEMOLECULES FROM MEDICINAL PLANTS IN INDUCING APOPTOSIS IN CANCER CELL LINE IN CULTURE MODEL

University Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Year 2017
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Scholarly Publications

Functionalized graphene: An unique platform for biomedical application

Book Chapter
Year: 2018. Pages: 545-584 .
Authors: Aneeya K. Samantara; Chinmayee Acharya; Dharmendra Satpathy; Chitta R. Panda; Prakash K. Bhaskara; Abhisek Sasmal
DOI 10.1016/B978-0-12-813691-1.00013-0 Crossref Crossref: 7 Scopus Scopus: 9

Cerium stimulates protein biosynthesis in rat heart in vivo

Journal Article
Biological Trace Element Research. Year: 1995. Volume: 50 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 237-242 .
Authors: B. Prakash Kumar; Sunita L. D'Souza; K. Shivakumar; K. Rathinam
DOI 10.1007/BF02785414 Crossref Crossref: 12

Magnesium Deficiency and Cerium Promote Fibrogenesis in Rat Heart

Journal Article
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Year: 1996. Volume: 57 , Issue: 4 , Pages: 517-524 .
Authors: B. P. Kumar; K. Shivakumar; C. C. Kartha; K. Rathinam
DOI 10.1007/s001289900220 Crossref Crossref: 13

Magnesium deficiency-related changes in lipid peroxidation and collagen metabolism in vivo in rat heart

Journal Article
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. Year: 1997. Volume: 29 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 129-134 .
Authors: B. Prakash Kumar; K. Shivakumar; C.C. Kartha
DOI 10.1016/S1357-2725(96)00124-0 Crossref Crossref: 16

Magnesium deficiency enhances oxidative stress and collagen synthesis in vivo in the aorta of rats

Journal Article
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. Year: 1997. Volume: 29 , Issue: 11 , Pages: 1273-1278 .
Authors: Shivakumar, K.; Prakash Kumar, B.
DOI 10.1016/S1357-2725(97)00068-X Crossref Crossref: 43

Depressed antioxidant defense in rat heart in experimental magnesium deficiency: Implications for the pathogenesis of myocardial lesions

Journal Article
Biological Trace Element Research. Year: 1997.
Authors: Prakash Kumar, B.; Shivakumar, K.

Alterations in collagen metabolism and increased fibroproliferation in the heart in cerium-treated rats: Implications for the pathogenesis of endomyocardial fibrosis

Journal Article
Biological Trace Element Research. Year: 1998.
Authors: Prakash Kumar, B.; Shivakumar, K.

Effect of carbofuran on defence related enzymes in the calli of Cucumis sativus Linn.

Journal Article
Year: 2009.
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