Thirunavukkarasu

@pondiuni.edu.in

Professor Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pondicherry University

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, Cancer Research, Cell Biology
103

Scopus Publications

5206

Scholar Citations

42

Scholar h-index

75

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Transcriptional profiling and in silico investigations reveal novel nutraceutical formulation dwindling lipid accumulation in oleic acid induced high-fat hepatocytes through …
    S Acharya, T Chinnasamy
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-14 , 2026
    2026
  • Azadirachta indica Leaf Extract Mediated Green Synthesized Vanadium Nanoparticles Exhibit Potent Anticancer Activity against Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Hep3B Cells …
    S Guha, S Acharya, C Sureka, C Thirunavukkarasu
    BioNanoScience 16 (3), 216 , 2026
    2026
  • Therapeutic potential of ECP-SA1: A novel lytic phage against multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli
    S Acharya, T Chinnasamy
    Microbial Pathogenesis 208, 107956 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Sequential optimization for biomass and fucoxanthin enriched carotenoid production of Isochrysis galbana
    M Vijayakumar, R Shenbhagaraman, T Chinnasamy, R Raja, S Babu, ...
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 67 (103686), https://doi.org/10 … , 2025
    2025
  • Green-synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles with pyrogallol functionalization: A novel approach using cowdung extract for anticancer applications
    S Acharya, A Behera, S Venugopal, R Thiyagarajan, T Chinnasamy
    International Journal of Nano Dimension 16 (3 (July 2025)) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Having Strong Physico-and Electrochemical Interaction with Genetic Material Will Have Better Anticancer Efficacy
    V Sujatha, G Kaviyasri, S Guha, S Acharya, T Ramesh, ...
    BioNanoScience 15 (1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-024-01690 , 2025
    2025
  • Critical Role of Phytochemicals in Gut-Microbiota-Associated Liver Cancer
    S Acharya, C Thirunavukkarasu
    Liver Cancer and Phytomedicine: Chemoprevention, Chemo Sensitization and … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Elucidation of escitalopram oxalate and related antidepressants as putative inhibitors of PTP4A3/PRL-3 protein in hepatocellular carcinoma: A multi-computational investigation
    IH Mir, KT Shyam, SS Balakrishnan, MS Kumar, T Ramesh, ...
    Computational Biology and Chemistry 110, https://doi.org/10.1016/j … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Insights on the dynamic behavior of protein disulfide isomerase in the solution environment through the SAXS technique
    C Sanyasi, SS Balakrishnan, T Chinnasamy, N Venugopalan, ...
    In Silico Pharmacology 12 (1), 23 , 2024
    2024
  • Gut Microbiome and Cancer: From Cancer Development to Therapeutics with a Special Focus on Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    S Acharya, C Thirunavukkarasu
    Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark 29 (2), 67 https://doi.org/10.31083/j … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Attenuate Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cell Proliferation through Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage
    V Sujatha, A Venkatesan, A Sancharan, C Thirunavukkarasu
    Pharmaceutical Sciences. 30 (2), 262-273 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma and human gut microbiome: Association with disease and scope for therapeutic intervention
    IH Mir, S Hassan, J Selvin, C Thirunavukkarasu
    Human Microbiome in Health, Disease, and Therapy, 127-149 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • The Human Breast Milk Microbiome: Establishment and Resilience of Microbiota over the Mother–Infant Relationship
    S Hassan, IH Mir, M Ramu, A Rambia, C Thirunavukkarasu, GS Kiran, ...
    Human Microbiome in Health, Disease, and Therapy, 173-185 , 2023
    2023
  • Deciphering the calf thymus DNA binding potential of 5FU conjugated copper oxide nanoparticles along with its antiproliferative effects on liver cancer cells: A molecular, in …
    J Behera, IH Mir, KT Shyam, S Guha, V Sujatha, C Raghavendar, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure 1294 (1), 136426 Doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • with Disease and Scope for Therapeutic
    IH Mir, S Hassan, J Selvin, C Thirunavukkarasu
    Human Microbiome in Health, Disease, and Therapy, 127 , 2023
    2023
  • Phyto-assisted eco-friendly fabrication of haemocompatible vanadium nanoparticles using Azadirachta indica leaf extract inherent with antioxidant and anti-bacterial activity
    S Guha, S Acharya, T Chinnasamy
    Particulate Science and Technology 72 (5), 717-727 DOI: 10.1080/02726351 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Inhibition of glutathione generation in hepatic steatotic rats augment oxidative stress.
    K Silja, N Selvaganabathy, T Kalaiselvi, C Thirunavukkarasu
    Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 33 (7), 596-606 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • The relevance of acid sphingomyelinase as a potential target for therapeutic intervention in hepatic disorders: Current scenario and anticipated trends
    IH Mir, C Thirunavukkarasu
    Archives of Toxicology 97 (8), 2069-2087 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26
  • Selenium nanoparticles show anti-cancer activity through regulation of HIF-1α and HIF-2α under hypoxic condition in liver cancer cells.
    S Acharya, S Nithyananthan, C Thirunavukkarasu
    DNA and Cell Biology 42 (7), 433-444 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 9
  • Multi-spectroscopic analysis decodes the interaction of vanadium nanoparticles with calf thymus DNA and its anticancer effect against hepatocellular carcinoma.
    S Guha, K Nancy, IH Mir, L Valluru, C Raghavendar, V Sujatha, ...
    Journal of Cluster Science 34 (6), 3121-3133 doi.org/10.1007/s10876 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Green synthesis and characterization of selenium nanoparticles and its augmented cytotoxicity with doxorubicin on cancer cells
    CH Ramamurthy, KS Sampath, P Arunkumar, MS Kumar, V Sujatha, ...
    Bioprocess and biosystems engineering 36 (8), 1131-1139 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 515
  • Response of human islets to isolation stress and the effect of antioxidant treatment
    R Bottino, AN Balamurugan, H Tse, C Thirunavukkarasu, X Ge, ...
    Diabetes 53 (10), 2559-2568 , 2004
    2004
    Citations: 378
  • The extra cellular synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles and their free radical scavenging and antibacterial properties
    CH Ramamurthy, M Padma, R Mareeswaran, A Suyavaran, MS Kumar, ...
    Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 102, 808-815 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 271
  • Quantification of microplastics using Nile Red in two bivalve species Perna viridis and Meretrix meretrix from three estuaries in Pondicherry, India and microplastic uptake by …
    K Dowarah, A Patchaiyappan, C Thirunavukkarasu, S Jayakumar, ...
    Marine Pollution Bulletin 153, 110982 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 246
  • Prevalence and characteristics of microplastics present in the street dust collected from Chennai metropolitan city, India
    A Patchaiyappan, K Dowarah, S Zaki Ahmed, M Prabakaran, ...
    Chemosphere 269, 128757 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 201
  • Protective effect of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) aqueous extract against genetic damage induced by anti-tumor agents in mice
    K Premkumar, C Thirunavukkarasu, SK Abraham, ST Santhiya, A Ramesh
    Human & experimental toxicology 25 (2), 79-84 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 154
  • Synthesis and characterization of novel bioactive azo compounds fused with benzothiazole and their versatile biological applications
    S Prakash, G Somiya, N Elavarasan, K Subashini, S Kanaga, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure 1224, 129016 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 132
  • Lactobacillus plantarum AS1 Isolated from South Indian Fermented Food Kallappam Suppress 1,2-Dimethyl Hydrazine (DMH)-Induced Colorectal Cancer in Male …
    RS Kumar, P Kanmani, N Yuvaraj, KA Paari, V Pattukumar, ...
    Applied biochemistry and biotechnology 166 (3), 620-631 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 123
  • Mechanisms of endotoxin‐induced NO, IL‐6, and TNF‐α production in activated rat hepatic stellate cells: Role of p38 MAPK
    C Thirunavukkarasu, SC Watkins, CR Gandhi
    Hepatology 44 (2), 389-398 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 121
  • Crocin, a dietary colorant mitigates cyclophosphamide‐induced organ toxicity by modulating antioxidant status and inflammatory cytokines
    S Jnaneshwari, M Hemshekhar, MS Santhosh, K Sunitha, R Thushara, ...
    Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 65 (4), 604-614 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 117
  • Augmenter of liver regeneration: an important intracellular survival factor for hepatocytes
    C Thirunavukkarasu, LF Wang, SAK Harvey, SC Watkins, JR Chaillet, ...
    Journal of hepatology 48 (4), 578-588 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 110
  • In vitro studies on the selective cytotoxic effect of crocetin and quercetin
    R Jagadeeswaran, C Thirunavukkarasu, P Gunasekaran, N Ramamurty, ...
    Fitoterapia 71 (4), 395-399 , 2000
    2000
    Citations: 108
  • Size Dependent Uptake and Hemolytic Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Erythrocytes and Biomedical Potential of ZnO-Ferulic acid Conjugates
    E Preedia Babu, A Subastri, A Suyavaran, K Premkumar, V Sujatha, ...
    Scientific Reports 7 (1), 4203 (10.1038/s41598-017-04440-y) , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 106
  • Effect of selenium on N‐nitrosodiethylamine‐induced multistage hepatocarcinogenesis with reference to lipid peroxidation and enzymic antioxidants
    C Thirunavukkarasu, D Sakthisekaran
    Cell Biochemistry and Function: Cellular biochemistry and its modulation by … , 2001
    2001
    Citations: 90
  • Selenium nanoparticles synthesized in aqueous extract of Allium sativum perturbs the structural integrity of Calf thymus DNA through intercalation and groove binding
    E Preedia Babu, P Lokeswara Rao, A Suyavaran, A Subastri, V Sujatha, ...
    Materials Science and Engineering: C 74, 597-608 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 89
  • Unconjugated Bilirubin exerts Pro-Apoptotic Effect on Platelets via p38-MAPK activation
    RKS NaveenKumar SK, Thushara RM, Sundaram MS, Hemshekhar M, Paul M ...
    Scientific Report 5 (15045. doi: 10.1038/srep15045.) , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 88
  • Normal rat hepatic stellate cells respond to endotoxin in LBP‐independent manner to produce inhibitor (s) of DNA synthesis in hepatocytes
    C Thirunavukkarasu, T Uemura, LF Wang, SC Watkins, CR Gandhi
    Journal of cellular physiology 204 (2), 654-665 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 85
  • Prevalence of microplastics in the sediments of Odisha beaches, southeastern coast of India.
    A Patchaiyappan, S ZakiAhmed, K Dowarah, SS Khadanga, T Singh, ...
    Marine Pollution Bulletin 167, 112265 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 84
  • p38‐MAPK‐and caspase‐3‐mediated superoxide‐induced apoptosis of rat hepatic stellate cells: Reversal by retinoic acid
    NM Jameel, C Thirunavukkarasu, T Wu, SC Watkins, SL Friedman, ...
    Journal of cellular physiology 218 (1), 157-166 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 82
  • Chemopreventive effect of piperine on mitochondrial TCA cycle and phase-I and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzo (a) pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice
    K Selvendiran, C Thirunavukkarasu, JPV Singh, R Padmavathi, ...
    Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 271 (1), 101-106 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 75