दीनदयाल उपाध्याय गोरखपुर विश्‍वविद्यालय

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University

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Dr. Mahendra Pratap Singh                

Ph.D., Associate Professor

Department of Zoology

1. Xenobiotics induced neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases using Drosophila model & modulation through nutraceuticals. 2. Evaluation of Micro/Nano plastics and Green Engineered Nanoparticles on in vivo animal models. 3. The use of ethnomedicine to treat drug-induced liver damage in mammalian models.

S.No. Employer Designation From To
1 DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur-273009, UP, India Associate Professor 23.11.2022 Till date
2 Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab Professor 01.09.2022 22.11.2022
3 Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab Associate Professor 01.08.2019 31.08.2022
4 Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab Assistant Professor 06.01.2016 31.07.2019
5 Yeungnam University, College of Medicines, Daegu, South Korea Postdcotoral Fellow 11.06.2013 30.04.2015
6 Tulane University, School of Medicines, New Orleans, LA, USA Postdoctoral Fellow 18.05.2012 30.11.2012
7 University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE, USA Postdoctoral Research Associate 01.06.2010 17.05.2012
S.No. Title Journal Volume Year Contribution
1 The Potential Mechanism and the Role of Antioxidants in Mitigating Oxidative Stress in Alzheimer’s Disease Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark 30 2025 Corresponding Author
2 Impact of Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on Drosophila melanogaster Biological Profiles and Heat Shock Protein Levels Biology 13 2024 Corresponding Author
3 Role of nutraceutical against exposure to pesticide residues: power of bioactive compounds Frontiers in Nutrition 11 2024 Corresponding Author
4 Optimized QuEChERS Methodology for Reliable LC-MS/MS Quantification of Sertraline and Fluoxetine Hydrochloride in Biological Samples. Natural Resources for Human Health 1 2024 Co-author
5 Phytofabrication, characterization of silver nanoparticles using Hippophae rhamnoides berries extract and their biological activities. Frontiers in Microbiology 15 2024 Corresponding Author
6 Inferring microarray datasets reveals critical biomarkers and potential drug targets of Parkinson’s disease Neurology Asia 29 2024 Co-author
7 Investigation of the Protective Effects of Urtica dioica, Capsella bursa-pastoris and Inula racemosa on Acetaminophen-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Swiss Albino Male Mice. Applied Sciences 13 2023 Corresponding Author
8 The Ethnopharmacological Properties of Green-Engineered Metallic Nanoparticles against Metabolic Disorders Medicina 59 2023 Corresponding Author
9 . Metabolic and Phenotypic Changes Induced during N-Acetylglucosamine Signalling in the Fungal Pathogen Candida albicans. Biomedicines 11 2023 Co-author
10 Therapeutic Potential of Green-Engineered ZnO Nanoparticles on Rotenone-Exposed D. melanogaster (Oregon R+): Unveiling Ameliorated Biochemical, Cellular, and Behavioral Parameters Antioxidants 12 2023 Corresponding Author
11 Toxicological Profile of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Microplastic in Ingested Drosophila melanogaster (Oregon R+) and Its Adverse Effect on Behavior and Development. Toxics 11 2023 Corresponding Author
12 The evidence of in-vivo and in-vitro studies on microplastic and nano plastic toxicity in mammals: A possible threat for an upcoming generation Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 132 2023 Corresponding Author
13 A Comparative account on Antioxidant Activities, Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents of Punica granatum, Carica papaya, Foeniculum vulgare, Trigonella foenum-graecum, and Urtica dioica: An In Vitro Evaluation Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 15 2022 Corresponding Author
14 Adverse effects of textile dyes on antioxidant enzymes and cholinesterase activities in Drosophila melanogaster (Oregon R+). Drug and Chemical Toxicology 45 2022 Co-author
15 Contributive role of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia toward the development of Alzheimer’s Disease. Molecular Neurobiology 59 2022 Corresponding Author
16 Protection against drug-induced liver injuries through nutraceuticals via amelioration of Nrf-2 signaling. Journal of the American Nutrition Association 42 2022 Corresponding Author
17 Ethnopharmacological effects of Urtica dioica, Matricaria chamomilla, and Murraya koinegii on rotenone exposed D. melanogaster: An attenuation of cellular, biochemical and organismal markers Antioxidants 11 2022 Corresponding Author
18 Influence of the gut microbiota on the development of neurodegenerative diseases Mediators of Inflammation 2 2022 First Author
19 2 Hydroxyflavanone: A bioactive compound that protects against cancers Applied Sciences 12 2022 Corresponding Author
20 Therapeutic antiaging strategies Biomedicines 10 2022 Co-author
21 Protection of Phyto extracts against rotenone-induced organismal toxicities in Drosophila melanogaster via Attenuation of ROS generation. Applied Sciences 12 2022 Corresponding Author
22 Proteinopathies: Deciphering Physiology and Mechanisms To Develop Effective Therapies For Neurodegenerative Disease Molecular Neurobiology 12 2022 Corresponding Author
23 Impact of Altering the Ratio of Black Tea Granules and Ocimum gratissimum Leaves in a Binary Infusion on Radical Scavenging Potential Employing Cell Free Models and Ex Vivo Assays. Applied Sciences 12 2022 Corresponding Author
24 Synthesis of Green Engineered Silver Nanoparticles through Urtica dioica: An Inhibition of Microbes and Alleviation of Cellular and Organismal Toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster Antibiotics 11 2022 Corresponding Author
25 Appraisal of the Antioxidant Activity, Polyphenolic Content, and Characterization of Selected Himalayan Herbs: Anti-Proliferative Potential in HepG2 Cells. Molecules 27 2022 Corresponding Author
26 Comparative role of nutraceuticals on chlorpyrifos induced neurotoxicity in Drosophila melanogaster Toxicology International 28 2021 Corresponding Author
27 Generation of neurodegenerative phenotype using Drosophila melanogaster through paraquat treatment and amelioration by Tinospora cordifolia (giloy). Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 14 2021 Corresponding Author
28 Ameliorative role of nutraceuticals on neurodegenerative diseases using the Drosophila melanogaster as a discovery model to define bioefficacy. Journal of the American Nutrition Association 41 2021 Corresponding Author
S.No. Name of Award Agency Year
1 Associate Editor Frontiers in Nutrition 2024
2 University Research Excellence Award 2024 DDU Gorakhpur Uninversity 2024
3 Guest Editor Symmetry (MDPI) 2023
4 Associate Editor Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 2022
5 Guest Editor Applied Sciences (MDPI) 2022
6 Guest Editor Biomedicines (MDPI) 2022
7 Research Appreciation Award Lovely Professional University 2018
8 Research Appreciation Award Lovely Professional University 2017
S.No. Title Publisher ISBN Year
1 Benzene, Toluene and Xylene Induced Cytotoxicity in Drosophila Scholar Press, Germany 978-3- 639-71807-2 2014
S.No. Title Patent Number Year of Filing/Award/Published
1 Copyright on Literary/ dramatic work the purpose of study is to present the Toxicological profile of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using Drosophila melanogaster as an in vivo model. L-134989/2023 2023
2 Copyright on Literary/ dramatic work the purpose of study is to present the hepatoprotective effects of medicinal plants in mice via nrf2 signaling L-130381/2023 2023
3 Copyright on Literary/ dramatic work the graphical abstract present the fabrication of green engineered zinc oxide nanoparticles and its therapeutic biomedical applications L-127809/2023 2023
4 Copyright on Literary/ dramatic work the graphical abstract present the therapeutic applications of phyto nanotechnology for the treatment of neurodegeneration L-130386/2023 2023
5 Copyright on Literary/ dramatic work the graphical abstract entitled as “present the Cellular, biochemical and molecular studies On neurodegenerative diseases using Drosophila melanogaster: an alternate via Nutraceuticals L-130476/2023 2023
S.No. Name Contact Details
Year of Enrollment
Type of Scholar Topic Research Status
1 Dr. Palak Sharma 0
na
Enrollment Year: 2021
Research Scholar Analysis of Anti Depressant Drugs in Forensic Matrices Using Instrumental Techniques. (Amity University, Noida) Awarded in 2024 Completed
2 Dr. Shweta Siingh 0
na
Enrollment Year: 2021
Research Scholar Investigation of binding capability of organic pesticides with biological receptors using experimental and computational approaches. (Amity University, Noida) Awarded in 2024 Completed
3 Dr. Ranjana Himalian NA
NA
Research Scholar Cellular, biochemical and molecular studies on neurodegenerative diseases using Drosophila melanogaster: an alteration via nutraceuticals (PhD awarded in 2022 from LPU, Phagwara, Punjab) Completed
4 Dr. Sumaira Yousuf NA
NA
Research Scholar Ameliorative effects of selected medicinal herbs on acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice (PhD awarded in 2023 from LPU, Phagwara, Punjab) Completed
5 Dr. Shabnam Shabir NA
NA
Research Scholar Studies on rotenone-induced neurodegeneration in Drosophila melanogaster and its modulation through green engineered nanoparticles (PhD awarded in 2023 from LPU, Phagwara, Punjab) Currently working as Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University, Punjab) Completed
S.No. Title of Chapter Page Numbers Title of Book Publisher ISBN Year
1 Nutraceuticals the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease 153-165 A New Era in Alzheimer's disease Elsevier (Academic Press) 9780443155406 2024
2 Unveiling the complexity of Alzheimer’s disease: Introduction and its pathophysiology 1-15 A New Era in Alzheimer's disease Elsevier (Academic Press) 9780443155406 2024
3 Stem cell-based therapy as antiaging perspective Chapter-14 Anti-Aging Drug Discovery based on Hallmarks of Aging Elsevier 9780323902359 2022
4 The aging: introduction, theories, principles, and future prospective. Chapter-1 Anti-Aging Drug Discovery based on Hallmarks of Aging Elsevier 9780323902359 2022
5 Nanoparticles: Sources and Toxicity Nanomaterials and physiological and biochemical responses of plants” 217-232 Plant Responses to Nanomaterials Springer International Publishing 978-3-030-36740-4_9 2021
6 Heavy metal contamination in water and its possible sources. 179-189 Heavy Metals in the Environment Elsevier 978-0-12-821656-9.00010-9 2021
7 Genomics and Genetic Engineering of Rice for Resistance to Different Insect Pests. 107-127 Rice Research for Quality Improvement: Genomics and Genetic Engineering Springer, Singapore . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5337-0_6. 2021
8 Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MAHs) Induced Toxicity in Drosophila: How Close How Far? 1-8 Trends in Insect Molecular Biology Springer International Publishing 978-3-319-61342-0 2018
9 Mechanisms of Gene Transcriptional Regulation through Biotin and Biotin-Binding Proteins in Mammals. 219-231 Vitamin-Binding Proteins: Functional Consequences CRC Press 9781439880166 2013
10 Biochemistry of biotin. 146-157 Food and Nutritional Components in Focus No. 4 Royal Society of Chemistry, London, UK 978-1849733694 2013