PROFILE

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

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Research Area

  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology
  • Systems Biology

Featured Publications

Courses Teaching

  • Developmental Biology and Human Physiology
  • Stem cell biology and Tissue Engineering
  • Animal Biotechnology

EDUCATION & CAREER

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
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EDUCATION (Reverse Order)

Ph. D.

Subject : Zoology

Institution : University Of Madras

Affiliated University : University Of Madras

Year of Award : March 2001


M. Phil.

Subject : Zoology

Institution : Madras Christian College

Affiliated University : University of Madras

Year of Award : April 1997


M. Sc.

Subject : Zoology

Institution : Madras Christian College

Affiliated University : University of Madras

Year of Award : November 1995


B. Sc.

Subject : Zoology

Institution : Pachaiyappa's College,Chennai

Affiliated University : University of Madras

Year of Award : December 1992


CAREER (Reverse Order)

At BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY

Designation : Assistant Professor

Period : June 2005 - June 2015


Designation : Professor

Period : July 2018 - June 2032


Designation : Associate Professor

Period : July 2015 - June 2018


Designation : Guest Faculty

Period : July 2002 - May 2003


Designation : Lecturer

Period : July 2001 - May 2002


OTHER INSTITUES

Designation : Post Doctoral Fellow

Institution Name : National Tsing-Hua University, Hshinchu, Taiwan

Period : September 2003 - April 2004


Designation : Scientist

Institution Name : Zoological Survey of India,Kolkata

Period : December 2004 - June 2005


RESEARCH AREAS

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
Source : Google scholar As On : September 2025

Molecular Toxicology

Research focuses on the molecular mechanisms by which environmental and pharmaceutical agents exert toxic effects on biological systems. Using tools from molecular biology, toxicogenomics, research team investigate pathways related to oxidative stress, DNA damage, apoptosis. The goal is to identify biomarkers of toxicity and contribute to evidence-based risk assessment and safer therapeutic strategies.The research team has made significant contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms of toxicity induced by environmental toxicants, with a strong focus on fluoride toxicity.

Neurobiology

The laboratory focuses on the molecular mechanisms of neurotoxicity and neuropharmacological responses. Research areas include monoamine oxidase regulation, neurotransmitter imbalance, and behavioral alterations induced by neurotoxic agents. The research also emphasizes the mitigation of neurotoxic effects using natural compounds with therapeutic potential. Integrating molecular biology, pharmacology, and behavioral neuroscience, the team aims to identify biomarkers and novel interventions for neurotoxicity.

Cancer Biology

The research team focuses on molecular mechanisms driving Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), with particular emphasis on the dysregulation of signaling pathways such as STAT3 and FOXO3. Studies investigate how these pathways influence cell proliferation, apoptosis, and tumor progression. A key area of interest is the identification and characterization of marine-derived and natural compounds with anticancer potential. These compounds are explored for their ability to modulate oncogenic signaling, restore apoptotic pathways, and suppress tumor growth. The overarching goal is to uncover novel therapeutic strategies for HCC through pathway-specific interventions and bioactive natural agents.

Systems Biology

Team utilizes systems biology to decode the molecular networks affected by xenobiotics and toxicants. By integrating omics data and computational modeling, the work focuses on toxicity pathways, stress responses, and the modulation of these networks by natural and synthetic compounds for predictive toxicology and therapeutic insights.

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
Source : Google scholar As On : September 2025

Reverse Chronological Order

2025

89. Acute exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of pharmaceutical pollutants induces neurobehavioral toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Drug and Chemical Toxicology

Vasanth Dhakshinamoorthy, SPR Vishali, Sriramakrishnan Elumalai, Ekambaram Perumal


88. Fluoride Exposure Modulates Skeletal Development and Mineralization in Zebrafish Larvae

Environmental Toxicology

Harsheema Ottappilakkil, Ekambaram Perumal


87. Copper oxide nanoparticles induced reactive oxygen species generation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Chemico-Biological Interactions

Srimathi Murugesan, Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Ekambaram Perumal


86. Esculin, a Coumarin Glucoside Prevents Fluoride‐Induced Oxidative Stress and Cardiotoxicity in Zebrafish Larvae

Environmental Toxicology

Srija Babu, Naveen Surya Velmani, Suryaa Manoharan, Ekambaram Perumal


85. Antioxidant effect of esculin and sulforaphane in zebrafish larvae: A comparative study

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology

Srija Babu, Vignesh Sundarraja, Suryaa Manoharan, Ekambaram Perumal


84. Esculin Exerts Nrf2-Mediated Antioxidant Response in DrF Cell Lines and Zebrafish Larvae

Chemico-Biological Interactions

S Babu, E Perumal, M Sivaraj, SA Majeed, ASS Hameed


2024

83. Acute copper oxide nanoparticles exposure alters zebrafish larval microbiome

Life Sciences

Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Mariam Azeezuddin Haneen, Gaurav Sharma, Ekambaram Perumal


82. Natural bioactive compounds and STAT3 against hepatocellular carcinoma: An update

Life sciences

Suryaa Manoharan, Shreejit Saha, Krishnasanthiya Murugesan, Aksayakeerthana Santhakumar, Ekambaram Perumal


81. Angiogenesis Assay for Live and Fixed Zebrafish Embryos/Larvae

Teratogenicity Testing: Methods and Protocols

S Vinoth, Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Ekambaram Perumal, Kirankumar Santhakumar


80. Natural bioactive compounds and FOXO3a in cancer therapeutics: an update

Fitoterapia

Suryaa Manoharan, Kunjkumar Prajapati, Ekambaram Perumal


79. MAO inhibiting phytochemicals from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics

Monojit Bhattacharjee, Suryaa Manoharan, Umamaheswari Sathisaran, Anand Tamatam, Ekambaram Perumal


78. Identification of key genes and signalling pathways in clear cell renal cell carcinoma: An integrated bioinformatics approach

Cancer Biomarkers

S Vinoth, Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Ekambaram Perumal, Kirankumar Santhakumar


77. Virtual screening of FOXO3a activators from natural product-like compound library

Molecular Diversity

Suryaa Manoharan, Kunjkumar Prajapati, Tharini Karthikeyan, Hemamalini Vedagiri, Ekambaram Perumal


76. MicroRNAs in fluorosis pathogenesis: impact on dental, skeletal, and soft tissues

Archives of Toxicology

Suryaa Manoharan, Syed Saadullah Ashfaq, Ekambaram Perumal


73. Targeting STAT3, FOXO3a, and Pim-1 kinase by FDA-approved tyrosine kinase inhibitor-Radotinib: An in silico and in vitro approach

Archiv der Pharmazie

Suryaa Manoharan, Aksayakeerthana Santhakumar, Ekambaram Perumal


72. Integrated in silico analysis of transcriptomic alterations in nanoparticle toxicity across human and mouse models

Science of The Total Environment

Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Ekambaram Perumal


2023

69. Fluoride induced neurobehavioral impairments in experimental animals: a brief review

Biological Trace Element Research

Harsheema Ottappilakkil, Srija Babu, Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Suryaa Manoharan, Ekambaram Perumal


68. Acute hypobaric hypoxia exposure causes neurobehavioral impairments in rats: role of brain catecholamines and tetrahydrobiopterin alterations

Neurochemical Research

Monojit Bhattacharjee, Suryaa Manoharan, Uma Maheswari Deshetty, Ekambaram Perumal


67. Toxicogenomic analysis of physiologically important metals: An integrated in silico approach

Food and Chemical Toxicology

Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Vaishnavi Duraikannan, Ekambaram Perumal


66. Fluoride Binding Potential of Selected Phytochemicals: A Pilot Study

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Harsheema Ottappilakkil, Anitha Ottoor, Suryaa Manoharan, Murugesapandian Balasubramanian, Ekambaram Perumal


2022

65. Screening of potent STAT3‐SH2 domain inhibitors from JAK/STAT compound library through molecular dynamics simulation

Molecular Diversity

Suryaa Manoharan, Ajithkumar Balakrishnan, Vedagiri Hemamalini, Ekambaram Perumal


64. Role of oxidative stress-mediated cell death and signaling pathways in experimental fluorosis

Chemico-Biological Interactions

Srija Babu, Suryaa Manoharan, Harsheema Ottappilakkil, Ekambaram Perumal


63. A systematic review on fluoride-induced epigenetic toxicity in mammals

Critical Reviews in Toxicology

Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Ekambaram Perumal


62. Potential role of marine bioactive compounds in cancer signaling pathways: A review

European Journal of Pharmacology

Suryaa Manoharan, Ekambaram Perumal


61. Chemotherapeutic Potential of Saikosaponin D: Experimental Evidence

Journal of Xenobiotics

Suryaa Manoharan, Bhuvaneshwari Deivendran, Ekambaram Perumal


2021

60. Mitigation of arsenic induced developmental cardiotoxicity by ferulic acid in zebrafish

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology

Ekambaram Perumal, Sangavi Eswaran, Reshma Parvin, Satheeswaran Balasubramanian


59. Evaluation of Maghemite Nanoparticles–Induced Developmental Toxicity and Oxidative Stress in Zebrafsh Embryos/Larvae

Biological Trace Elements Research

Naveenkumar Anaimalai Thirumurthi, Azhwar Raghunath, Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Ekambaram Perumal


57. Fisetin inhibits autophagy in HepG2 cells via PI3K/Akt/mTOR and AMPK pathway

Nutrition and cance

Kiruthika Sundarraj, Azhwar Raghunath, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Ekambaram Perumal


2020

56. Chronic exposure to copper oxide nanoparticles causes muscle toxicity in adult zebrafish

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Ramya Mani, Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal


55. Ferulic Acid Attenuates Arsenic Induced Cardiotoxicity in Rats

Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry

L Panneerselvam, A Raghunath, MS Ravi, A Vetrivel, V Subramaniam, K Sundarraj, E Perumal


54. Fisetin, a phytopolyphenol, targets apoptotic and necroptotic cell death in HepG2 cells

Biofactors

K Sundarraj, A Raghunath, L Panneerselvam, E Perumal


53. Ameliorative Effect of Hesperidin Against Motion Sickness by Modulating Histamine and Histamine H1 Receptor Expression

Neurochemical Research

Uma Maheshwari Deshetty, Anand Tamatam, Monojit Bhattacharjee, Ekambaram Perumal, Gopalan Natarajan, Farhath Khanum


52. Selective detection of pyrophosphate anion by zinc ensemble of C3-symmetric triaminoguanidine-pyrrole conjugate and its biosensing applications

Analytica Chimica Acta

Balamurugan Tharmalingam, Moorthy Mathivanan, Kailasam Saravana Mani, Werner Kaminsky, Azhwar Raghunath, Mathivanan Jothi, Ekambaram Perumal, Balasubramanian Murugesapandian


51. ZFARED: A Database of the Antioxidant Response Elements in zebrafish

Current Bioinformatics

Azhwar Raghunath, Raju Nagarajan, Ekambaram Perumal


50. MicroRNAs and Xenobiotic Toxicity: An Overview

Toxicology Reports

Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Kanmani Gunasekaran, Saranyadevi Sasidharan, Vignesh Jeyamanickavel Mathan, Ekambaram Perumal


49. Chitosan-coated silver nanoparticles promoted antibacterial, antibiofilm, wound-healing of murine macrophages and antiproliferation of human breast cancer MCF 7 cells

Polymer Testing

Ayyanar Parthasarathy, Sekar Vijayakumar, Balasubramanian Malaikozhundan, Merlin P Thangaraj, Perumal Ekambaram, Thangaswamy Murugan, Palaniyandi Velusamy, Periasamy Anbu, Baskaralingam Vaseeharan


2019

48. Acute fluoride exposure alters myocardial redox and inflammatory markers in rats

Molecular Biology Reports

L Panneerselvam, A Raghunath, K Sundarraj, E Perumal


47. Role of epigenetics in zebrafish development

Gene

Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal


46. HO-1/HSP32 and Cardiac Stress Signaling

Heat Shock Proteins in Signaling Pathways. Heat Shock Proteins,

Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Azhwar Raghunath, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Ekambaram Perumal


45. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Affects Behaviour and Monoamine Levels in Mice

Neurochemical Research

Vijayprakash Manickam, Vasanth Dhakshinamoorthy, Ekambaram Perumal


44. Identification of compounds that inhibit the binding of Keap1a/Keap1b Kelch DGR domain with Nrf2 ETGE/DLG motifs in zebrafish

Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology

Azhwar Raghunath, Raju Nagarajan, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Kavipriya Palanisamy, Ekambaram Perumal


2018

42. Dysregulation of Nrf2 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Role in Cancer Progression and Chemoresistance

Cancers

Azhwar Raghunath, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Arfuso Frank, Gowtam Sethi, Ekambaram Perumal


41. Genome-wide identification and analysis of Nrf2 binding sites–Antioxidant response elements in zebrafish

Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology

Azhwar Raghunath, Raju Nagarajan, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Ekambaram Perumal


40. Tamarind seed coat extract restores fluoride-induced hematological and biochemical alterations in rats

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Jaishabanu Ameeramja, Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal


39. Protocatechuic acid methyl ester modulates fluoride induced pulmonary toxicity in rats

Food and Chemical Toxicology

Jaishabanu Ameeramja, Vishnu Vignesh Kanagaraj, Ekambaram Perumal


37. Plant Sources as Potential Therapeutics for Alzheimer’s Disease

Medicinal Plants: Promising Future for Health and New Drugs

Azhwar Raghunath, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Vishnu Vignesh Kanagaraj, Ekambaram Perumal


36. Iron oxide nanoparticles induces cell cycle-dependent neuronal apoptosis in mice

Journal of Molecular Neuroscience

Vijayprakash Manickam, Vasanth Dhakshinamoorthy, Ekambaram Perumal


35. Antioxidant response elements: discovery, classes, regulation and potential applications

Redox biology

Azhwar Raghunath, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Raju Nagarajan, Frank Arfuso, Bian Jinsong, Alan P Kumar, Gautam Sethi, Ekambaram Perumal


34. A review on the chemotherapeutic potential of fisetin: In vitro evidences

Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy

Kiruthika Sundarraj, Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal


2017

33. Recurrent exposure to ferric oxide nanoparticles alters myocardial oxidative stress, apoptosis and necrotic markers in male mice

Chemico-biological interactions

Vijayprakash Manickam, Madhivadhani Periyasamy, Vasanth Dhakshinamoorthy, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Ekambaram Perumal


32. Protocatechuic acid methyl ester ameliorates fluoride toxicity in A549 cells

Food and Chemical Toxicology

Jaishabanu Ameeramja, Ekambaram Perumal


31. Pulmonary fluorosis: a review

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Jaishabanu Ameeramja, Ekambaram Perumal


30. Differential expression of myocardial heat shock proteins in rats acutely exposed to fluoride

Cell Stress and Chaperones

Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal


29. Neurobehavioural toxicity of iron oxide nanoparticles in mice

Vasanth Dhakshinamoorthy, Vijayprakash Manickam, Ekambaram Perumal

Neurotoxicity research


28. Iron oxide nanoparticles modulate heat shock proteins and organ specific markers expression in mice male accessory organs

Toxicology and applied pharmacology

Kiruthika Sundarraj, Azhwar Raghunath, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Ekambaram Perumal


27. Aruljothi Subramaniam, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal

International Journal of Cardiology

Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal


26. Metal oxide nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents: a promise for the future

International journal of antimicrobial agents

Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal


25. Repeated exposure to iron oxide nanoparticles causes testicular toxicity in mice

Environmental toxicology

Kiruthika Sundarraj, Vijayprakash Manickam, Azhwar Raghunath, Madhivadhani Periyasamy, Mangala Priya Viswanathan, Ekambaram Peruma


24. Therapeutic effects of gold nanoparticles synthesized using Musa paradisiaca peel extract against multiple antibiotic resistant Enterococcus faecalis biofilms and human lung cancer cells (A549)

Microbial pathogenesis

Sekar Vijayakumar, Baskaralingam Vaseeharan, Balasubramanian Malaikozhundan, Narayanan Gopi, Perumal Ekambaram, R Pachaiappan, Palaniyandi Velusamy, K Murugan, G Benelli, R Suresh Kumar, M Suriyanarayanamoorthy


2016

23. In silico prediction of microRNAs on fluoride induced sperm toxicity in mice

Food and Chemical Toxicology

Azhwar Raghunath, Dhivyalakshmi Jeyabaskar, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Ekambaram Perumal


22. Acute and sub‐lethal exposure to copper oxide nanoparticles causes oxidative stress and teratogenicity in zebrafish embryos

Journal of Applied Toxicology

Santhanamari Ganesan, Naveenkumar Anaimalai Thirumurthi, Azhwar Raghunath, Savitha Vijayakumar, Ekambaram Perumal


21. Antibacterial, antibiofilm and cytotoxic effects of Nigella sativa essential oil coated gold nanoparticles

Microbial pathogenesis

Sivalingam Manju, Balasubramanian Malaikozhundan, Sekar Vijayakumar, Sathappan Shanthi, Ameeramja Jaishabanu, Perumal Ekambaram, Baskaralingam Vaseeharan


20. Tamarind seed coat ameliorates fluoride induced cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in A549 cells

Journal of hazardous materials

Jaishabanu Ameeramja, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Vimal Govindarajan, Sivakamavalli Jeyachandran, Vaseeharan Baskaralingam, Ekambaram Perumal


2015

19. Single oral acute fluoride exposure causes changes in cardiac expression of oxidant and antioxidant enzymes, apoptotic and necrotic markers in male rats

Biochimie

Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Vimal Govindarajan, Jaishabanu Ameeramja, Harikumaran Raveendran Nair, Ekambaram Perumal


18. Micro-RNAs and their roles in eye disorders

Ophthalmic research

Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal


17. Caffeic acid, a phyto polyphenol mitigates fluoride induced hepatotoxicity in rats: a possible mechanism

Biofactors

Vishnu Vignesh Kanagaraj, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Vimal Govindarajan, Jaishabanu Ameeramja, Ekambaram Perumal


2014

16. Acute exposure to titanium dioxide (TiO2) induces oxidative stress in zebrafish gill tissues

Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry

Sujatha Purushothaman, Azhwar Raghunath, Vasanth Dhakshinamoorthy, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Ekambaram Perumal


2013

15. An anthraquinone derivative, emodin sensitizes hepatocellular carcinoma cells to TRAIL induced apoptosis through the induction of death receptors and downregulation of cell survival proteins

Apoptosis

Aruljothi Subramaniam, Ser Yue Loo, Peramaiyan Rajendran, Kanjoormana A Manu, Ekambaram Perumal, Feng Li, Muthu K Shanmugam, Kodappully Sivaraman Siveen, Joo-In Park, Kwang Seok Ahn, Kam M Hui, Alan P Kumar, Gautam Sethi


14. Emodin suppresses migration and invasion through the modulation of CXCR4 expression in an orthotopic model of human hepatocellular carcinoma

PloS one

Kanjoormana Aryan Manu, Muthu K Shanmugam, Tina H Ong, Aruljothi Subramaniam, Kodappully Sivaraman Siveen, Ekambaram Perumal, Ramar Perumal Samy, Pradeep Bist, Lina HK Lim, Alan Prem Kumar, Kam M Hui, Gautam Sethi


13. Potential role of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 signaling pathway in inflammation, survival, proliferation and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma

Biochimica et biophysica acta (BBA)-Reviews on Cancer

Nachiyappan, Xiaoyun Dai, Shivananju Nanjunda Swamy, Kwang Seok Ahn, Alan Prem Kumar, Benny KH Tan, Kam Man Hui, Gautam Sethi


12. Emodin inhibits growth and induces apoptosis in an orthotopic hepatocellular carcinoma model by blocking activation of STAT3

British Journal of Pharmacology

Aruljothi, S., Muthu, K.S., Tina, H.O., Feng, L., Perumal E, Luxi, C., Shireen, V., Taher, A., Shweta, K., Kwang, S.A., Alan, P.K., Kam, M.H. and Gautam, S


11. Emodin suppresses migration and invasion through the modulation of CXCR4 expression in an orthoptic model of human hepatocellular carcinoma

PLoS One

Manu, K.A., Shanmugam, M.K., Ong, T.H., Aruljothi, S., Siveen, K.S., Perumal E, Samy, R.P., Bist,P. Lim, L.H., Kumar, A.P., Hui, K.M. and Sethi, G


10. A brief review on experimental fluorosis

Toxicology Letters

Perumal E, Vanaja, P., Vimal, G. and Lakshmikanthan, P


2012

9. Potential role of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT3) singaling pathway in inflammation, survival, proliferation and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma

Biochim Biphys Acta

Aruljothi, S., Shanmugam, M.K., Perumal E, Li, F., Nachiyappan, A., Dai, X., Swamy, S.N., Ahn, K.S., Kumar, A.P., Tan, B.K., Hui, K.M. and Sethi, G


2010

8. Therapeutic efficacy of Tamarindus indica (L) to protect against fluoride-induced oxidative stress in the liver of female rats

Fluoride

Perumal E, Namitha, T., Bhuvaneswari, S., Aruljothi, S., Vasanth, D. and Saravanakumar, M


2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

1998

1. Effects of sodium fluoride on locomotor behavior and a few biochemical parameters in rats

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology

Paul, V., Perumal E. and Jayakumar, A. R


4. Possible involvement of signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 (STAT3) signaling pathway in the initiation and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma

Aruljothi Subramaniam, Muthu K Shanmugam, Ekambaram Perumal, Feng Li, Alamelu Nachiyappan, Alan P Kumar, Benny KH Tan, Gautam Sethi

Perspectives in Cancer Prevention-Translational Cancer Research

August 2013


3. Heat Shock Proteins and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress

Azhwar Raghunath, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Ekambaram Perumal

Heat Shock Proteins and Stress

October 2018


2. Analysis of lethality and malformations during zebrafish (Danio rerio) development

Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal

Teratogenicity testing: methods and protocols

June 2018


1. Curcumin as a Potential Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Multi-targeted Approach

Priyanka Velankanni, Azhwar Raghunath Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Frank Arfuso, Gautam Sethi, Ekambaram Perumal

Medicinal Plants: Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Therapeutic Applications

May 2019


2. Emodin (1, 3, 8-trihydroxy-6-methylanthraquinone), a natural anthraquinone derivarive induces oxidative stress and apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma cells

Aruljothi Subramaniam, Kiruthika Sundarraj, Azhwar Raghunath, Ekambaram Perumal

International Conference on “Herbal and Natural Components as the Future of Pharmacology” and 7th Annual Meet of the National Society of Ethanopharmacology.

February 2017


1. Aloe vera extract mitigates sodium arsenite induced neurotoxicity in rats

Sasi Priya Gopalakrishnan, Vinothini Subramaniam, Lakshmikanthan Panneerselvam, Ekambaram Perumal

International Conference on “Herbal and Natural Components as the Future of Pharmacology” and 7th Annual Meet of the National Society of Ethanopharmacology.

February 2017


Reverse Chronological Order

2011

4. Involvement of nitric oxide in learning and memory processes

Indian Journal of Medical Research

Vanaja, P. and Perumal E


2005

2004

2003

TEACHING

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
Source : Google scholar As On : September 2025

1.Developmental Biology and Human Physiology

2.Stem cell biology and Tissue Engineering

3.Animal Biotechnology

PROJECTS

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
Source : Google scholar As On : September 2025

National Level

1. DST – SERB

Title of the project : Molecular Mechanism of Polystyrene Nanoplastics Toxicity in Zebrafish: Genomic and Epigenomic Insights

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount : 53,53,680

Duration : July 2025 - July 2028


1. Others

Title of the project : Targeting miRNAs in Fluorosis Extenuation: Role of Phytochemicals

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount :

Duration : -


2. TANSCHE

Title of the project : Mitigation of fluorosis and fluoride sensing: An amalgamation of biology and chemistry

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount : 60,00,000

Duration : April 2021 - April 2024


3. RUSA 2.0 - BCTRC

Title of the project : Novel STAT3 Inhibitors from Plants for Cancer Treatment

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount : 14,88,000

Duration : December 2020 - December 2022


4. DST – SERB

Title of the project : Identification, validation, analysis and characterization of molecular activators and antioxidant response elements of Keapl/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway in zebrafish

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount : 4619000

Duration : February 2019 - February 2022


5. RUSA 2.0 - BEICH

Title of the project : Screening and Analysis of Phytochemicals for Defluoridation of Groundwater

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount : 7,00,000

Duration : December 2019 - June 2020


6. DST – SERB

Title of the project : Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of necroptosis in uoride induced neurotoxicity: Therapeutic potential of Naringenin, through NFκB and NRF2 signaling pathways

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount : 33,77,625

Duration : November 2015 - November 2018


7. DRDO-BU CLS Phase-II Programme

Title of the project : Catecholaminergic activity enhancer compounds for performance enhancements in in vitro and in vivo models

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount : 20,20,000

Duration : February 2014 - June 2018


8. DST – SERB

Title of the project : Role of fisetin on the interrelationship between autophagy and apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma

Funding Agency : National Level

Amount : 11,00,000

Duration : March 2016 - April 2018


International Level

1. DST – SERB

Title of the project : Exploration of Marine Bioactive Compounds for HCC Prevention and Treatment: An in silico,in vitro,in vivo approaches

Funding Agency : International Level

Amount : 36,19,584

Duration : April 2025 - April 2027


RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
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Ongoing - 6

6. Bhuvaneshwari D

Proposed Work: Exploration of Marine Bioactive compounds for HCC

Date of Registration: July 2024


5. Rishi Pranesh T

Proposed Work: Exploring natural compounds for safer and effective depression therapy

Date of Registration: July 2024


4. Amith T

Proposed Work: Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Toxicity

Date of Registration: January 2024


3. Madhumitha T

Proposed Work: Mechanism of Polystyrene Nanoplastics Toxicity in Zebrafish

Date of Registration: June 2023


2. Suryaa Ma

Proposed Work: Targeting STAT3 in hepatocellular carcinoma using natural bioactive compounds

Date of Registration: January 2021


1. Harsheema O

Proposed Work: Osetomodulatory effect of Fisetin against fluoride induced developmental toxicity in Zebrafish

Date of Registration: October 2019


Completed - 13

13. Aruljothi S

Title of the thesis: Elucidation of Molecular Mechanisms Involved in the Anticancer Effect of Emodin (1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methylanthraquinone): Mediated through the induction of Apoptosis, Suppression of STAT3 Signaling Signaling Cascade and Potentiation of TRAIL-Induced Apoptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma


12. Jaishabanu A

Title of the thesis: Tamarind seed coat and its secondary metabolite, protocatechuic acid methyl ester offers protection against experimental pulmonary fluorosis


11. Kiruthika S

Title of the thesis: Anticancer effects of Fisetin on HepG2 cells: Role of Apoptotic and Non-Apoptotic cell death Mechanisms


10. Lakshmikanthan P

Title of the thesis: Acute Fluoride exposure causes cardiac dysfunction in male rats: A biochemical and molecular approach


9. Monojit Bhattacharjee

Title of the thesis: Hypobaric Hypoxia Induced Neurobehavioural Impairments Modulated by Glycyrrhiza glabra L. root extract and Glycyrrhizin through Catecholamine activity enhancement in Rats


8. Naveenkumar A T

Title of the thesis: Acute and sub-lethal exposure to copper and iron oxide nanoparticles causes oxidative stress and teratogenicity in zebrafish(Danio rerio) embryos


7. Raghunath A

Title of the thesis: Identification and Analysis of Molecular Activators and Antioxidant response elements of Keap1-Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway in Zebrafish


6. Satheeswaran B

Title of the thesis: Mechanism of Copper oxide Nanoparticles Toxicity: Systems Toxicological Approach


5. Srija B

Title of the thesis: Targeting Keap1-/Nrf-2/ARE signaling Pathway by Esculin and its Antioxidant effect against Fluoride-Induced Oxidative stress in Zebrafish Larvae


4. Sujatha P

Title of the thesis: Nanotitania Induced Neuro and Pulmonary Toxicities in Zebrafish(Danio rerio): Evaluation of oxidative stress


3. Vasanth D

Title of the thesis: Neurotoxicity of Ferric Oxide Nanoparticles: Evaluation of Learning and Memory Impairments through Oxidative stress and Apoptotic Mechanisms in Mice


2. Vijayprakash N M

Title of the thesis: Neurobehavioral toxicity of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Mice: Possible Mechanisms


1. Vimal G

Title of the thesis: Neurobehavioural effects of acute fluoride toxicity in rats: Therapeutic potential of tamarind fruit pulp


INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
Source : Google scholar As On : September 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE (BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY)

IAEC-Chairman

Period : Jan 1970 to Till date

Nature of Responsibility: -

CIC-Confocal Microscopy Faculty In-Charge

Period : Jan 1970 to Till date

Nature of Responsibility: -

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
Source : Google scholar As On : September 2025

Awards

1. World's Top 2% Scientist 2024 -

Stanford University

2. CSIR-UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship -

CSIR

3. R. D. Birla Smarak Khosh-Junior Research Fellowship -

R. D. Birla Smarak Khosh-Junior Research Fellowship

4. CSIR-UGC NET Senior Research Fellowship -

CSIR

5. Best Researcher Award 2020 -

Bharathiar University

6. Best Fund Mobilization Award -

Bharathiar University

7. Highest Research Project Award -

Bharathiar University

8. CSIR-UGC NET JRF and Lectureship in Lifesciences-December 1996 -

CSIR

9. CSIR-UGC NET JRF and Lectureship in Lifesciences-June 1997 -

UGC

Membership

Professional Bodies

1. Life Member

Organization : Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA)

2. Life Member

Organization : International Society for Fluoride Research

3. Member

Organization : Who’s who in the World

VISITS / COLLABORATIONS / PROGRAM ORGANIZED

Dr. P EKAMBARAM
Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Cancer Biology

0422-2428293

9865454419

RESEARCH CREDENTIALS
Source : Google scholar As On : September 2025

Visits

1. Oral Presentation – Malaysia Zebrafish Disease Model Workshop.

Malaysia.

Period : 02-11-2015

2. Postdoctoral Research.

Taiwan

Period : 30-04-2004 to 01-08-2003

Program Organized

1. National Workshop on Zebrafish as a Tool for Neurotoxicity Research

Sponsored by RUSA 2.0 -BCTRC

Period : 16-08-2022 to 18-08-2022

2. Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Biological Research

Sponsored by Bharathiar University

Period : 18-07-2022 to 22-07-2022

3. Workshop on Laser Scanning Advanced Confocal Microscopy

Sponsored by Bharathiar University

Period : 14-02-2022 to 18-02-2022

4. One Day Virtual Research Training on “Zebrafish Use in Biological Research

Sponsored by DST-SERB

Period : 25-01-2021

5. National Workshop on Techniques in Molecular Toxicology

Sponsored by DST-PURSE, DBT and ICMR

Period : 16-12-2013 to 20-12-2013