A.C. Tangavelou

@gurunanakcollege.edu.in

Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai 600052

A.C. Tangavelou


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A.C. Tangavelou is a dynamic and dedicated academician cum researcher specialized in the field of Biodiversity, Medicinal plants, Plant taxonomy, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy with 15 years of research and 8 years of teaching experience. He has received a CSIR- Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) (CSIR No. 9/652(13)/2002-EMR-I dt. 26.08.2002) award from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi for Research. He has published more than 30 research articles and authored 3 books on 1. Mangrove plants, 2. A Journey through Sacred groves 3. Seed Plants of Karnataka - A Concise Dictionary. He has discovered 2 plant taxa new to science. He is also a member in several International societies and editorial board member in several peer-reviewed journals. Presently he is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. - Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Plant Systematics, Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity & Drug Discovery - Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology

FUTURE PROJECTS

Phytomedicine and Drug Discovery


Applications Invited
Organic Chemists for Compound identification
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Scopus Publications

Scopus Publications

  • Crotalaria lanceolata (Leguminosae - Faboideae): A new record for India
    K. Ravikumar, N.M. Ganesh Babu
    Rheedea, 2018
    Crotalaria lanceolata E. Mey., a pantropical species collected from Mandya district of Karnataka is reported for the first time from India. Detailed description, notes on distribution and photographs are provided for easy identification.
  • Anti-inflammatory Activity of the Epidermal Glandular Extract of Cyclosorus parasiticus in Experimental Animals
    A.C. Tangavelou, M.B. Viswanathan
    Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature, 2017
    The present study was designed to establish scientific evidence for the traditional claim on the use of fern Cyclosorus parasiticus in the treatment of rheumatism (inflammatory disease). Anti-inflammatory activity of the acetone extract of epidermal glands was tested by two models, viz., carrageenan and egg albumin-induced hind paw oedema. Before that, acute toxicity was performed following the OECD guidelines. No mortality was observed in experimental animals to the acetone extract at the test dose of 2000 mg/kg b.w. p.o. There were no signs and symptoms of toxicities. Hence, the extract was considered to be safe. The acetone extract of the epidermal glands showed dose-dependent activity against the development of oedema in experimental rats compared to the standards. The acetone extract significantly reduced the paw volume (*P<0.001 at 200 mg/kg and *P<0.01 at 100 mg/kg) compared to control. The results of the investigation substantiate and provide scientific evidence for the traditional claim against rheumatism. However, isolation of the bioactive compound from the acetone extract and its scientific screening by pre-clinical and clinical methods is a prerequisite to translate the traditional claim into plant-based drug to treat rheumatism.
  • Phytochemistry and antimicrobial efficacy of Indigofera longiracemosa (Fabaceae)
    International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014
  • Phytochemistry and antimicrobial activity of hugonia mystax L. (linaceae)
    International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2012
  • Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of the leaves of Memecylon umbellatum burm. F.
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2011
  • Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of the stem of mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Muell. Arg. Var. philippensis (Euphorbiaceae)
    International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2011
  • A new species of Neurocalyx (Rubiaceae) from Peninsular India
    M. B. Viswanathan, U. Manikandan, A. C. Tangavelou
    Nordic Journal of Botany, 2003
    A new species of Rubiaceae from the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu, India, Neumcalyx bremeri, is described and illustrated. Conservation status assigned as Critically Endangered by applying IUCN Red List Category criteria is provided.