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RESEARCH PROJECTS
The research programs a BGS A.B.C.R.I is focused on the following themes:
- Isolation, purification and characterization of antioxidant peptide- Turmerin from Turmeric (Curcuma longa). The above peptide has been shown to have anti-mutagenic, anti inflammatory ,antioxidant, antimalarial and anti-carcinogenic, anti-promoter, anti-bacterial, antifungal, properties for its molecular action.
- Refer to UNIPROT registration no P-85278
- BGS Turmerin is very potent inhibitor of Serine and Metallo protesaes of snake venom, bacterial and fungal proteases too
- Refer to international protease net work
- A new higher molecular weight protein identified and named by us as “HARIDRIN” is also a powerful antioxidant
- Registered with Uniprot No. P-85278
- It has been preliminary observed that, Turmerin by binding to AP1 transcription factor prevents the activation of oncogenes like c-jun, c-myc and c-ras.
- On the similar lines isolation, purification and characterization of novel antioxidant protein from Curry leaves (Murrya koneijiu) has been completed.
- Sundakai (Soalnum torvum) is green berry from which we have isolated and purified a powerful antibiotic comparable to Gentamycin and new antioxidant.
- Research work on a novel plant based protease inhibitor is in progress.
- An antidiabetic plant based mixture with efficacy to control blood sugar is being investigated.
Innovative program
- The work on Turmerin isolated & purified both from both virgin turmeric powder or also from turmeric waste by curcumin industry has been recognized as very innovative and novel in prevention of cancer, as it is the first demonstration of a plant product being able to modulate prooxidant mediated traumatic cellular aberrations is authenticated by RAPID award.pf NCI , NIH, USA
- Research on Leutin – prevention of macular degeneration of the human eye . A new source luetin has been identified
- A rural Water filtration using easily available material like sand, Turmeric, alum , neem leaves has been set up , costing only Rs 100/=
- A spraying solution containing water extract of Turmeric and Neem oil has been formulated which has successfully killed the black head worm that infests coconut plant and ultimately destroys it.
Honours
- Marquis Who’s who in science, 15th edition
- Distinguished leadership award for outstanding achievement in biomedical research by American Biographical Institute U.S.A.
- Nomination for the Woman of the millennium by Biographical Institute Cambridge, U.K.
- Outstanding alumni – Avinashilingam University.
- Member editorial board J. of Nutrition & dietetics
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