K Sreedhara Ranganath Pai

@manipal.edu

EDUCATION

M.Pharm PhD
207

Scopus Publications

3661

Scholar Citations

35

Scholar h-index

92

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Targeting glioblastoma with HDAC inhibitors: insights into hydroxamic acid-based therapeutic strategies
    P Pai, I Das, Y Reddy, BS Venkidesh, P Bhandari, M Madalageri, ...
    Acta Neuropathologica Communications 14 (1), 9 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Targeting P2X7 receptor/NLRP1 inflammasome axis and gut dysbiosis: A mechanistic review of pyroptosis in metabolic inflammation
    K Atchou, M Madalageri, S Manandhar, KSR Pai
    Experimental and Molecular Pathology 146, 105041 , 2026
    2026
  • In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation of Risedronate as a DKK1 Antagonist: Implications for Neuroprotection through DKK1–LRP6 Modulation
    S Manandhar, A Govindula, K Atchou, A Nassar, SP Kabekkodu, KSR Pai
    European Journal of Pharmacology, 178971 , 2026
    2026
  • Mannose-functionalized liposomal delivery of levamisole and lipopolysaccharide enhances therapeutic responses through tumor-associated macrophage modulation in colon cancer
    SP Cheruku, RJA Vibhavari, V Rao, D Gopalan, A Eedara, Y Chandra, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 152336 , 2026
    2026
  • Computational identification of marine-derived inhibitors of Cyclophilin D and Protease-Activated Receptor-1 for the treatment of ischemic disease
    V Sadashivanavar, M Madalageri, R Kinnal, K Nandakumar, R Verma, ...
    Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling, 109329 , 2026
    2026
  • Integrative gene target mapping, RNA sequencing, in silico molecular docking, ADMET profiling and molecular dynamics simulation study of marine derived molecules for type 1 …
    B Vastrad, S Pattanashetti, V Sadashivanavar, KSR Pai, C Vastrad
    Molecular Diversity, 1-77 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Quantum Dot Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Biomedical Applications
    E Vignesh Balaji, KSR Pai
    Functional Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Modification, and Biomedical … , 2026
    2026
  • In silico screening of selected coumarins and Polyphenols to treat Non-small cell lung cancer
    S Maity, J Aakriti, NVA Kumar, K Baby, UY Nayak, KSR Pai, Y Nayak
    Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 18 (12), 6016-6020 , 2025
    2025
  • Antimicrobial Potential of Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Fruits of Embelia ribes, Rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi, and Stolons of Picrorhiza kurroa: An In vitro …
    KL Shobha, PMD Almeida, KSR Pai
    Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology 19 (4) , 2025
    2025
  • Structural insights of AKT and its activation mechanism for drug development
    BH Kumar, SP Kabekkodu, KSR Pai
    Molecular Diversity 29 (6), 5443-5463 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 33
  • Computational screening and molecular dynamics of natural compounds targeting the SH2 domain of STAT3: A multitarget approach using network pharmacology
    S Kumar, BH Kumar, R Nayak, S Pandey, N Kumar, KSR Pai
    Molecular Diversity 29 (6), 5607-5633 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 17
  • An in silico drug repurposing approach to identify HDAC1 inhibitors against glioblastoma
    A Gopinathan, R Sankhe, E Rathi, T Kodi, R Upadhya, KSR Pai, ...
    Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics 43 (17), 9776-9789 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 14
  • Neprilysin regulates the progression of glioblastoma: an in-vitro study using siRNA mediated gene silencing and HDAC1 mediated upregulation of neprilysin in U87 MG cells
    A Gopinathan, R Sankhe, R Upadhya, KSR Pai, A Kishore
    Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 480 (11), 5671-5683 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Integrative Multi-Omics and In Silico Computational Analysis Revealed, Marine-Derived Compounds as Potential Therapeutics Targeting Key Regulatory Genes in Rheumatoid Arthritis
    BM Vastrad, S Pattanashetti, V Sadashivanavar, KSR Pai, C Vastrad
    2025
  • Novel pyridine and 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole-linked 1, 3-thiazole hybrids: Synthesis, anticancer evaluation, and computational insights
    R Manjunath, M Padmapriya, LG Santosh
    Journal of Molecular Structure, 144465 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • In silico drug repurposing in non-small cell lung cancer by docking and molecular dynamic simulations for epidermal growth factor receptor allosteric site inhibition
    S Maity, MP Vithalkar, K Baby, UY Nayak, KSR Pai, Y Nayak
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 15 (11), 039-049 , 2025
    2025
  • Quinazoline-oxadiazole hybrids: Synthesis, SC-XRD, Hirshfeld surface analysis and computational investigations
    YN Nayak, D Dwarakanath, KK Harish, SR Pai, M Madegowda, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure, 144212 , 2025
    2025
  • Exploring acenocoumarol and silodosin in non-small cell lung cancer: Insights into EGFR-linked signaling mechanisms
    S Maity, K Baby, BH Byregowda, MP Vithalkar, UY Nayak, KSR Pai, ...
    F1000Research 13, 1398 , 2025
    2025
  • Bioinformatics Analysis Screened and Identified Key Genes, miRNAs and TFs as Potential Biomarkers for Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    B Vastrad, S Pattanashetti, V Sadashivanavar, KSR Pai, C Vastrad
    2025
  • Role of Wnt/beta-catenin pathway in cancer drug resistance: Insights into molecular aspects of major solid tumors (vol. 729, 150348, 2024)
    C Samant, R Kale, K Pai, S Ranganath, K Nandakumar, M Bhonde
    BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS 778 , 2025
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Evaluation of antioxidant and anticancer activity of extract and fractions of Nardostachys jatamansi DC in breast carcinoma
    S Chaudhary, KS Chandrashekar, KSR Pai, MM Setty, RA Devkar, ...
    BMC complementary and alternative medicine 15 (1), 50 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 169
  • Synthesis and antitumor studies on novel Co (II), Ni (II) and Cu (II) metal complexes of bis (3-acetylcoumarin) thiocarbohydrazone
    MP Sathisha, UN Shetti, VK Revankar, KSR Pai
    European journal of medicinal chemistry 43 (11), 2338-2346 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 136
  • Synthesis and in vitro biological evaluation of new pyrazole chalcones and heterocyclic diamides as potential anticancer agents
    US Rai, AM Isloor, P Shetty, KSR Pai, HK Fun
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 8 (3), 317-321 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 119
  • Vasorelaxant and antihypertensive effect of Cocos nucifera Linn. endocarp on isolated rat thoracic aorta and DOCA salt-induced hypertensive rats
    GR Bankar, PG Nayak, P Bansal, P Paul, KSR Pai, RK Singla, VG Bhat
    Journal of ethnopharmacology 134 (1), 50-54 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 119
  • Chitosan-glucuronic acid conjugate coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles: A smart pH-responsive and receptor-targeted system for colorectal cancer therapy
    R Narayan, S Gadag, SP Cheruku, AM Raichur, CM Day, S Garg, ...
    Carbohydrate polymers 261, 117893 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 101
  • Some new indole–coumarin hybrids; Synthesis, anticancer and Bcl-2 docking studies
    PR Kamath, D Sunil, AA Ajees, KSR Pai, S Das
    Bioorganic Chemistry 63, 101-109 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 96
  • Synthesis, structure, electrochemistry, and spectral characterization of bis‐isatin thiocarbohydrazone metal complexes and their antitumor activity against Ehrlich ascites …
    MP Sathisha, VK Revankar, KSR Pai
    Metal‐Based Drugs 2008 (1), 362105 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 90
  • Implications of environmental toxicants on ovarian follicles: how it can adversely affect the female fertility?
    K Priya, M Setty, UV Babu, KSR Pai
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (48), 67925-67939 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 82
  • Preliminary evaluation of in vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo antitumor activity of Premna herbacea Roxb. in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma model and Dalton's lymphoma ascites model
    I Dhamija, N Kumar, SN Manjula, V Parihar, MM Setty, KSR Pai
    Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology 65 (3), 235-242 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 81
  • Caffeic acid, a dietary polyphenol, as a promising candidate for combination therapy
    S Maity, M Kinra, M Nampoothiri, D Arora, KSR Pai, J Mudgal
    Chemical papers 76 (3), 1271-1283 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 79
  • Advances in targeting EGFR allosteric site as anti-NSCLC therapy to overcome the drug resistance
    S Maity, KSR Pai, Y Nayak
    Pharmacological Reports 72 (4), 799 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 76
  • Synthesis, characterization, anticancer, and antioxidant activity of some new thiazolidin-4-ones in MCF-7 cells
    AM Isloor, D Sunil, P Shetty, S Malladi, KSR Pai, N Maliyakkl
    Medicinal Chemistry Research 22 (2), 758-767 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 72
  • Role of GSK-3β inhibitors: new promises and opportunities for Alzheimer’s disease
    SR Shri, S Manandhar, Y Nayak, KSR Pai
    Advanced pharmaceutical bulletin 13 (4), 688 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 66
  • Molecular dynamics and structure-based virtual screening and identification of natural compounds as Wnt signaling modulators: possible therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease
    S Manandhar, R Sankhe, K Priya, G Hari, H Kumar B, CH Mehta, ...
    Molecular Diversity 26 (5), 2793-2811 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 61
  • Antitumor and antioxidant activity of Polyalthia longifolia stem bark ethanol extract
    SN Manjula, M Kenganora, VK Parihar, S Kumar, PG Nayak, N Kumar, ...
    Pharmaceutical biology 48 (6), 690-696 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 60
  • In vivo anticancer and histopathology studies of Schiff bases on Ehrlich ascitic carcinoma cells: 1st cancer update
    D Sunil, AM Isloor, P Shetty, PG Nayak, KSR Pai
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 6 (1), 25-33 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 59
  • Cannabinoid receptor 2 activation mitigates lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation and sickness behavior in mice
    P Sahu, J Mudgal, D Arora, M Kinra, SB Mallik, CM Rao, KSR Pai, ...
    Psychopharmacology 236 (6), 1829-1838 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 55
  • The role of natural medicines on wound healing: a biomechanical, histological, biochemical and molecular study
    S Kotian, K Bhat, S Pai, J Nayak, A Souza, K Gourisheti, D Padma
    Ethiopian journal of health sciences 28 (6), 759 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 54
  • Cytotoxic and apoptotic activities of extracts of Withania somnifera and Tinospora cordifolia in human breast cancer cells.
    N Maliyakkal, N Udupa, KSR Pai, A Rangarajan
    2013
    Citations: 53
  • Synthesis and pharmacological screening of some novel naphtho [2, 1-b] furo-pyrazolines, isoxazoles and isoxazolines
    HM Vagdevi, KP Latha, VP Vaidya, MLV Kumar, KSR Pai
    Indian journal of pharmaceutical sciences 63 (4), 286-291 , 2001
    2001
    Citations: 51