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DEPARTMENT OF BioChemistry
Dr.(Mrs). CARMELPUNITHA.S
Area of specialization : Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Intermediary Metabolism
Membership details in any committee or club:
- Nodal Officer for ADW (SC/ST/SCC) Scholarship (2023–Present)
- Coordinator of Anti-Drug Club (2024–Present)
- Coordinator of Department NPTEL Activities (2019–Present)
- Coordinator of Certificate Course on Clinical Data Management (2022–Present)
- Member of Student Welfare Committee (2019–2024)
- Member of Enviro Club (2009–Present)
- Member of Fathima Akhtar Health Club (2009–Present)
- Member of Board of Studies, JBAS College for Women (2009 – Present)
- Member of the Admission committee (Recommendation team, 2012-2021)
- Member of Examination Committee (2010–2014)
- Biochemistry Department Library In-Charge (2009-2024)
- Organizing Committee Member – Departmental academic and co-curricular events
Membership details in the Scientific Organization:
- Life member of Society for Neurochemistry (SNCI) (LM-I-816/2025)
- Life member of the Indian Science Congress Association (Membership No.- L39916)
- Life Member of Bose Science Society (Membership No.- M880/BSS/2022)
Research guidance: Guided MRCC Sponsored Students Research project – 1
Under graduate research Projects -10
Seminars / conferences / Workshops:
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Year |
State / National / International |
Title |
Presented / Participated |
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29th & 30th January 2025 |
International Conference |
“Sustainable Diabetes Care: A framework for environmental, social and economic responsibility” organized by the Dept. of Biochemistry, D.G Vaishnav College, Chennai |
Presented |
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5th November 2024 |
Training Program |
National Intellectual Property Awareness Program |
Participated |
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17th -18th October 2024 |
FDP |
AI Augmented scientific writing and publishing - NyBerMan Bioinformatics Europe |
Participated |
|
17th October 2024 |
State |
AI tools for research conducted by Sacred Heart College, Kochi. |
Participated |
|
3rd to 10th October 2024 |
National |
Transforming Teaching with E content and digital tools - Ethiraj College for Women. |
Participated |
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30th September to 10th October 2024 |
International |
Indian Knowledge System - St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research, September 30th – October 10th, 2024. |
Participated |
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26th & 27th September 2024 |
International Conference |
Green synthesis, characterization of platinum nanoparticles from aqueous extract of Cucumis melo (Musk Melon Seed) and study of anti-carcinogenic effect against ovarian cell line (Pa-1). |
Presented |
|
17th February 2024 |
National |
AI driven Pedagogical approach for educators to ameliorate Gen Z learners organized by IQAC, JBAS College for Women, Chennai. |
Participated |
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22.05.2024 to 24.05.2024 |
National |
Hands on Workshop on Biosynthesis of Nanomaterials and Assessment of cytotoxicity organized by the Centre for Laboratory Animal Technology and Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. |
Participated |
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18.03.2024 to 23.03.2024 |
One week online Faculty Development program |
Bioinformatics in Medicine and Health Care conducted by Department of Medical Laboratory technology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology |
Participated |
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18.03.2024 to 20.03.2024 |
FTP |
DBT sponsored Hands on training on Nanotechnology at Armats Biotek training and Research Institute, Chennai |
Participated |
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08.03.2024 to 09.03.2024 |
Hands on Training |
DBT sponsored Hands on training on “Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles” at Greensmed Lab, Chennai |
Participated |
|
22.02.2024 |
Institution |
Workshop on Cite it right organized by MRCC in collaboration with Central Library of JBAS College for Women, Chennai |
Participated |
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17.02.2023 |
National |
Seminar on AI driven Pedagogical approach for educators to ameliorate Gen Z learners organized by IQAC, JBAS College for Women, Chennai. |
Participated |
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30.01.2024 |
State |
Seminar on “Information Literacy and Academic integrity” organized by Central Library in collaboration with MRCC, JBAS College for Women, Chennai |
Participated |
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23.01.2024 & 24.01.2024 |
National |
Served as a Member of the Organizing committee for the National Conference on “Green Health Care-Innovations and Perspectives” |
Organizing member |
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15.10.2023 |
International |
E- Conference on innovation in Life Sciences organized by Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur. |
Participated |
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31.10.2023 to 04.11.2023 |
5 Days FDP |
ADAPT TO ADOPT Curriculum frame work – Design, Develop and Deploy |
Participated |
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05.10.2023 |
International |
Indo-French Conference on "Fragrances and Flavours: Advances, Applications & Industrial Ventures" (IFCFF-2023) organised by the School of Sciences -Programme of Biotechnology of Guru Nanak College,Chennai |
Participated |
|
04.10.2023 |
State |
Webinar on “Perspectives of Lab Animal Research” organized by the Centre for Laboratory Animal Technology and Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai |
Participated |
|
26.09.2023 |
International |
Conference on “Functional Nanomaterials and Nanodevices (ICFNN 2023” organized by Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai. |
Participated |
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25.09.2023 to 30.09.2023 |
FDP |
Five Day Faculty Development Virtual Program on Sustainable Knowledge Management in Academics and Research organized by the Department of Chemistry in Association with IQAC and Centre for Faculty Development, St.Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India and in Collaboration with ACE International Pte Ltd, Singapore. |
Participated |
|
20.09.2023 |
Workshop |
Online workshop on Intellectual property rights (IPR) & Patent and Design filling” organized by Affyclone laboratories Pvt Ltd. Chennai. |
Participated |
|
26.08.2023 |
National |
Webinar on “Publish and Progress” organized by IQAC, Auxilium College, Vellore |
Participated |
|
04.02.2023 |
State |
FDP on “All you need to know about Books and Publishing” organized by IQAC and Department of Biochemistry, Annai Veilankanni’s College for Women, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
07.01.2023 |
State |
workshop on “Biostatistics using Excel” organized by the Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Madras, (Taramani Campus), Chennai. |
Participated |
|
21.01.23 to 22.01.23 |
State |
Training on biosanitary Napkin Product Making at MSME -Technology Development Centre, Chennai. |
Participated |
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27.10.2022 to 28.10.2022 |
International |
Conference on “Applications of Natural Compounds, Nanomaterials, Oncolytics in cancer biology and Biotechnology (ICANNOCB – 22) organized by school of life Sciences and Association of Cancer Education and Research (ACER), B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. |
Participated |
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19.10.2022 to 20.10.2022 |
International |
Conference on “Advances in Biotechnology – Research innovations and Entrepreneurial venues – An outlook” (ICAB – 2022) organized by Department of biotechnology, D.G Vaishnav College, Chennai. |
Participated |
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19.10.2022 to 20.10.2022 |
International |
Conference on “Advances in Biotechnology – Research innovations and Entrepreneurial venues – An outlook” (ICAB – 2022) organized by Department of biotechnology, D.G Vaishnav College, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
11.10.2022 to 18.10.2022 |
State |
FDP on ME – Mindful Enrichment for personal and professional excellence organized by IQAC of JBAS College for Women, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
August 2022 to October 2022 |
National |
FDP on Cell Culture Technologies (NPTEL – AICTE Certificate course) |
Completed |
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25.07.2022 to 30.07.2022 |
National |
Workshop on “National e Awareness cum training on IPR (NeAT IPR) conducted in association with University of Madras and CSIR institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (MMT), Bhubaneshwar, India. |
Participated |
|
06.05.2022 |
International |
Conference on Applications of Mathematics in Life Sciences (ICAMLS -22) organized by the, Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem. Title of the paper: “Knowledge practice and consumption pattern of dietary salt among adolescent females – A cross sectional survey” |
Presented |
|
26.07.2021 – 30.06.2021 |
National |
FDP on “Digital Transformation and Innovation in Biological Sciences: - Redefining the role of 2K Teachers”. |
Participated |
|
01.07.2021 – 02.07.2021 |
State |
FDP on Recent Advances in Bio-Composites and Biofilms organized by Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai. |
Participated |
|
22.06.2021 – 28.06.2021 |
National |
FDP on “Advanced Research Methodology Applicable in New Education Policy” organized by Digvijay Nath Post Graduate College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. |
Participated |
|
17.06.2021 |
State |
Faculty Training program on “Technological Tools for Digital classroom” organized by Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. |
Participated |
|
28.05.2021 |
State |
Webinar on “ Cheating of Cheater - COVID 19”organized by the Department of Biochemistry, D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
27.03.2021 |
State |
Webinar on “Biodiversity Conservation Challenges and Milestones” (BCCM) organized by the Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, JBAS College for Women, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
12.03.2021 -18.03.2021 |
National |
FDP - “Tools for synchronous and Asynchronous Classrooms” |
Participated |
|
10.03.2021 |
International |
International Scientist Meet- Organised by the Department of Biochemistry, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli. |
Participated |
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26.02.2021 |
International |
Workshop on “The significance of snake bites and Venoms for Life Science Education”- Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Stella Maris College, Chennai, TamilNadu. |
Participated |
|
23.02.2021& 24.02.2021 |
International |
Seminar on ”Nutrigenomics” Organized by Pg & Research Dept. of Microbiology, V. H. N Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu. |
Participated |
|
02.07.2020 to 08.07.2020 |
FDP |
Online FDP on MOODLE learning Management system organized by the PG Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Thiruvennainallur in association with Spoken Tutorial, IIT, Bombay, MHRD, Government of India. |
Participated |
|
07.07.2020 |
Workshop |
Online workshop on Google Classroom organized by Nazareth College of Education for Women, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
04.07.2020 |
Webinar |
Current trends in the application of HPLC and GC-MS techniques for food & chemical testing. |
Participated |
|
02.07.2020 |
International Webinar |
Insights on the Role of microRNA’s in immunity organized by the Department of Biochemistry, Mahalakshmi Women’s College of Arts & Science, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
28.06.2020 to 30.06.2020 |
National Workshop |
Blended Learning Approaches in Biosciences organized by Microbiologist Society, India. |
Participated |
|
20.06.2020 |
Webinar |
Effective conduct of online classes organised by Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore. |
Participated |
|
16.06.20 |
National Webinar |
“Dissemination of Knowledge on Medicinal Plants through Doctrine of Signatures” organised by Department of Botany, Holy Cross College, Nagerkoil |
Participated |
|
08.06.2020 |
FDP |
Webinar- Future of Examinations :Bloom’s Taxonomy and Multiple Assessment Tools, organized by G.T.N. Arts College, Dindigul. |
Participated |
|
02.06.2020 & 03.06.2020 |
International e-Conference |
‘’Recent Biological Perspectives” organised by the Department of Biochemistry, V. V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar. |
Participated |
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28.05.2020 |
Webinar |
NDLI user awareness program organised by National Digital Library of India in collaboration with Gnanamani College of Technology, Namakkal. |
Participated |
|
27.05.20 to 02.06.20 |
FDP
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Tech techniques- Connect to students organised by IQAC, JBAS College for Women |
Participated
|
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25.05.2020 to 29.05.2020 |
Webinar series |
Alternative therapy - A Way of living organized by Department of Microbiology, Ethiraj College for women, Chennai. |
Participated |
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16.05.2020 & 17.05.2020 |
FDP |
Project proposals for funding agencies (UGC STRIDE & ICSSR IMPRESS): Preparation and submission protocol organized by Patrician College, Research Committee. |
Participated |
|
15.05.20 |
National Workshop |
Scientific writing for Journals organised by Springer Nature. |
Participated |
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14.05.20 to 18.05.20 |
Workshop |
Online Workshop for teachers organised by Universal Teachers Academy, Puducherry. |
Participated |
|
07-05-2020 |
Webinar |
“Gamification Tools in Teaching” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva. |
Participated |
|
4.05.2020 to 9.05.2020 |
Webinar series |
Biotechnological and nanotechnological application for Marine and bio-resources augmentation. Organised by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
04.09.2019 |
FDP |
Domestic electrical wiring with hands on experience JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
20.12.2019 to 22.12.2019 |
National |
Training Program on “Drug demand reduction and drug abuse prevention”organized by Department of Criminology, University of Madras. |
Participated |
|
4-10-2019 & 5-10-2019 |
National |
Recent trends in life sciences organised by PG and Research Department of Biochemistry, Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women. |
Participated |
|
27-9-2019 |
National |
Environment and food Sustainability, “EFS 2K19” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College. |
Participated |
|
21.08.19 |
International Seminar |
Sustainable Water Integrated Management JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
29.03.19& 30.03.19 |
Faculty Enrichment Programme |
Role of teachers in Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
14.12.18& 15.12.18 |
Hands on training |
ICP-MS & GCMS Centre for ocean research, Sathyabama Institute for Science and Technology |
Participated |
|
06.12.18 |
FDP |
Go Overboard JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
30 &31 July 2018 |
National seminar |
Academia Industry Interface Nutritional and elemental analysis of edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea (Bull ex. FR) singer MGR Janaki College of science for Women. |
Presented a Paper |
|
16.02.18 & 17.02.18 |
Conference - International |
Neutraceuticals – Concepts and Applications in diseases Phytochemical investigation of ethanolic extract of Cissus quadrangularis University of Madras, Taramani. |
Presented a Paper |
|
30.01.18& 31.01.18 |
Conference - National |
Recent trends and developments in health and chemical sciences Nutritional and elemental analysis of the edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea (Bull.Ex.FR) Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women. |
Presented a Paper |
|
24.01.18 |
Workshop |
Computer Aided Drug Design JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
30.10.17 |
FDP |
Faculty Development Program JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
01.07.17 |
FDP |
Faculty Enrichment Program JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
15.06.17 |
FDP |
Faculty Development Program JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
22.08.16& 23.08.16 |
International Conference |
Modern diagnostic tools in health science Dr. MGR Janaki College |
Participated |
|
09.06.16 |
FDP |
COLLATE JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
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17.03.16 to 19.03.16 |
Workshop |
Molecular Techniques Armats Biotek (p) Ltd |
Participated |
|
25.01.16 |
International Conference |
Clinical Research Hepatoprotective effect of Ganoderma lucidium extracts against dimethyl amino azobenzene toxicity in rats. Srimathi Indira Gandhi College. |
Presented a paper |
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15.06.15 |
FDP |
Lit to Light JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
02 .03.15 03.03.15 |
International Conference |
Discoveries of diabetic biomarkers and challenges ahead Attenuation of cardiac mitochondrial dysfunction by an edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea in diabetic rats BS Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur. |
Presented a Paper |
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18.09.14 & 19.09.14 |
National Seminar |
“Natural products as therapeutics, Medical microbiology,Nanobiology & System Biology: Current Scenario & emerging trends” Hypolipidemic and antiperoxidative potential of an edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea in streptozotocin – Nicotinamide administered rats. Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science. |
Paper Published in proceeding |
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27.08.14& 28.08.14 |
National Seminar |
Developments, Challenges & Opportunities in Biosciences. Dr.MGR Janaki College. |
Participated |
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21.06.14 |
FDP |
Be Real JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
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17.12.13 |
FDP |
Teaching & Technology JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
15.02.14 |
National Conference |
“Connecting Science and career” Cardioprotective role of an edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea against hyperglycemic oxidative stress in streptozotocin treated rats Valliammal College for Women. |
Presented a paper |
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27.02.14 |
National Seminar |
Perspectives and issues in Cancer Biology and its prevention Prof.Dhanapalan College of Arts and Science, Chennai. |
Participated |
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28.01.14 |
National Conference |
“Sustainable innovations in Industrial Waste Water Management” Hindustan College of Arts and Science |
Participated |
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20.01.14& 21.01.14 |
Workshop |
Research Methods for Higher Education Dept of Psychology, JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
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17.12.13 |
FDP |
Teaching & Technology JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
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08.12.13 |
International Conference |
“Biotechnology & Human welfare” Invitro and Invivo hypoglycemic role of methanolic extract of an edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea |
Presented a poster |
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17.06.13& 18.06.13 |
FDP |
Engineering Change for Development JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
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30.01.13& 31.01.13 |
International Conference |
Present Vistas of biosources, Conservation and health care products in herbal technology JJ College of arts and Science, Pudukkottai. |
Presented a poster |
Research Publications:
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Year of publication |
Proceedings / Journals / Books |
Title of the paper |
Name of the Journal |
Name of the Publisher |
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December 2024 |
Design registration |
Clinical Centrifuge Machine with Timer, |
Design No. 440423-001 |
The Patent Office, Government of India |
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October 2024 |
Journal |
Antimicrobial and wound healing properties of an available synthesized silver nanoparticle from Mentha piperita plant extract and encapsulation in chicken collagen |
Indian Journal of Natural Sciences (ISSN: 0976 0997) |
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September 2024 |
Journal |
Protective Nature of Eugenol Against Oxidative Stress: An In Vitro Approach |
European Chemical Bulletin (ISSN 2063-5346) |
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September 2023 |
Book Chapter |
Curative Potential of Brassica Juncea Seeds |
Exploring Frontiers in Bioscience Research |
Scientific Research Reports |
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January 2023 |
Book Chapter |
Green Materials as Therapeutic agents |
Encyclopedia of Green Materials |
Springer Nature |
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August 2022 |
Journal |
Knowledge, practice, and consumption pattern of dietary salt among adolescent females - A cross sectional survey |
Journal of Positive School Psychology |
ASR Research India |
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April 2022 |
Journal |
In vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic effect of ethanolic extract of Nigella sativa seeds on HEP2 cancer cell lines |
Indian Journal of Natural Sciences |
Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organization |
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December 2021 |
Journal |
Analysis of Bioactive compounds from Stevia rebaudiana Berton |
Natural volatiles and Essential oils |
EPUB Publisher |
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2016 |
Journal |
Cardioprotective effect of Volvariella volvacea in streptozotocin administered rats |
Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology |
Bangladesh Pharmacological Society |
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2015 |
Journal |
Proximate Elemental and GCMS study of the edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea (Bull.Ex.FR) Singer |
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research |
JOCPR |
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2014 |
Journal |
Free Radical Scavenging activity of fruiting body extracts of an edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea (Bull.Ex.FR) Singer: an invitro study |
Asian Journal of Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Literati Scientific and Publishers |
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2011 |
Journal |
Antioxidant mediated defense role of Wedelia calendulacea herbal extract against CC14 induced toxic hepatitis |
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science |
Medipoeia |