Dr. Gani Sharmila Banu
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Dr. Gani Sharmila Banu

Head and Assistant Professor
Namakkal Kavignar Ramaligam Government Arts College for Women, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Zoology from Vinayaka Missions University, India

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Herbal Medicine
62%
Toxicology
90%
Animal Biotechnology
75%
Biostatistics
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
87
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Gani, S.B., 2017. Cucurbitacin augments insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake through translocation and activation of glut4 in pi3k/akt signaling pathway. World J. Pharm. Res., 6: 1078-1096.
  2. Gani, S.B., 2017. Cucurbitacin attenuates hyperglycemia by increasing glut2 through Pi3k-Pakt in the hepatocytes of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. World J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 6: 1526-1539.
  3. Tadesse, S., K. Ganesan, S.K.P. Nair, H.G. Azalewor, N. Letha and S.B. Gani, 2016. Preliminary phytochemical screening of different solvent extracts of leaves and stems of Commelina benghalensis L (Family: Commelinaceae). Int. J. Pharm. Chem. Biol. Sci., 6: 103-107.
  4. Tadesse, S., K. Ganesan, S.K.P. Nair, H.G. Azalewor, N. Letha and S.B. Gani, 2016. Preliminary phytochemical investigation of different solvent extracts of Centella asiatica L. (Family: Apiaceae)-an Ethiopian weed. Int. J. Pharm. Chem. Biol. Sci., 6: 97-102.
  5. Nair, S.K.P., K. Ganesan, H.G. Azalewor, N. Letha and S.B. Gani, 2016. Preliminary phytochemical screening and in vitro antioxidant activity of Ethiopian indigenous medicinal plants, Ocimum lamiifolium Hochst. ex Benth and Ocimum basilicum L. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Drug Res., 8: 30-36.
  6. Letha, N., K. Ganesan, S.K.P. Nair and S.B. Gani, 2016. Studies on phytochemical screening and in vitro antioxidant activity of Ethiopian indigenous medicinal plants, Artemisia abyssinica Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. World J. Pharm. Res., 5: 1048-1058.
  7. Ganesan, K., S.K.P. Nair, N. Letha and S.B. Gani, 2016. Phytochemical screening of different solvent extracts of soap berry (Phytolacca dodecandra L'herit.)-A native Ethiopian shrub. Int. J. Pharm. Pharm. Res., 5: 100-109.
  8. Ganesan, K., S.K.P. Nair, M. Sinaga and S.B. Gani, 2016. A review on the phytoconstituents and pharmacological actions in the medicinal plants of Bedabuna forest, Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia reported effect on experimental models. Eur. J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., 3: 62-83.
  9. Ganesan, K., S.K.P. Nair, H.G. Azalewor, N. Letha and S.B. Gani, 2016. Preliminary phytochemical screening and in vitro antioxidant activity of Datura stramonium L. collected from Jimma, South West Ethiopia. Int. J. Pharm. Bio Sci., 7: 261-266.
  10. Sukalingam, K., K. Ganesan, S.B. Gani and K. Ponnusamy, 2015. In vitro antibacterial activity of fruit extracts of Aegle marmelos (L.) corr. (rutaceae) against some human pathogens. South Asian J. Sci. Technol., 1: 1-10.
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  11. Navajothi, K.V., G.S. Banu, G. Kumar and S. Kumeshini, 2015. Toxicity effect of Mercury on hematological parameters of Indian Major Carp, Catla catla (Hamilton). J. Mgt Sci., 13: 1-6.
  12. Letha, N., K. Ganesan, S.K.P. Nair, H.G. Azalewor and S.B. Gani, 2015. Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of Croton macrostachyus Hochst. by using different solvent extracts. Am. J. PharmTech Res., 6: 74-85.
  13. Ganesan, K., N. Letha, S.K.P. Nair and S.B. Gani, 2015. Evaluation of phytochemical screening and in vitro antioxidant activity of Cordia Africana Lam. (Family: Boraginaceae), a native African herb. Int. J. Pharm. Res. Schol, 4: 188-196.
  14. Banu, G.S. and Pradeepa, 2015. Evolution of oxidative stress and lipid profile alteration in continous intake of microwave food in chicken. Eur. J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., 2: 1084-1090.
  15. Ganesan, K., S.B. Gani and S. Surendar, 2014. In-vitro antibacterial activity of flower extracts of Woodfordia fruticosa kurz. Int. J. Curr. Res. Chem. Pharm. Sci., 1: 127-130.
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  16. Ganesan, K., K. Sukalingam, K. Ponnusamy, S.K. Sarker, M. Ramasamy and S.B. Gani, 2014. Effect of plumbagin on blood glucose and plasma antioxidant status in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. J. Mgt. Sci., 12: 1-5.
  17. Ganesan, K. and S.B. Gani, 2014. Relationship between ABO, Rh blood groups and diabetes mellitus, obesity in Namakkal town, Tamilnadu. Int. J. Adv. Pharm. Biol. Chem., 3: 995-998.
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  18. Ganesan, K. and S.B. Gani, 2014. Attenuation of curcumin on isoproterenol induced alterations in cardiac marker enzymes in wistar albino rats. Int. J. Applied Biosci., 2: 78-83.
  19. Kumeshini, S., G. Kumar, P. Kumar and G.S. Banu, 2013. Ethnobotanical survey of antidiabetic medicinal plants used by the native people of Palayapalayam, Namakkal District, Tamilnadu, India. Int. J. Inv. Pharm. Sci., 1: 448-455.
  20. Kumeshini, S., G. Kumar and G.S. Banu, 2013. Hypoglycemic effect of 6-gingerol, an active principle of ginger in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Res. Rev. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol. Sci., 1: 33-37.
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  21. Ganesan, K., M. Ramasamy and S.B. Gani, 2013. Antihyperlipideamic effect of Solanum trilobatum L. leaves extract on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Asian J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., 3: 51-57.
  22. Ganesan, K., K. Sukalingam, K. Balamurali, S.R.S. Alaudeen, K. Ponnusamy, I.A. Ariffin and G.S. Banu, 2013. A studies on monosodium L-glutamate toxicity in animal models-A review. Int. J. Pharm. Chem. Biol. Sci., 3: 1257-1268.
  23. Ganesan, K. and S.B. Gani, 2013. Ethnomedical and pharmacological potentials of Plumbago zeylanica L-A review. Am. J. Phytomed. Clin. Ther., 1: 313-337.
  24. Banu, G.S., K. Ganesan, K. Sukalingam, S.R.S. Alaudeen, K. Ponnusamy and I.A. Ariffin, 2013. Prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls in rural area of Namakkal district, Tamilnadu, India. J. Mgt. Sci., 11: 1-5.
  25. Kumar, G., G.S. Banu and B.R. Kartheek, 2012. Ameliorate the effect of Solanum trilobatum L. on hepatic enzymes in experimental diabetes. Nat. Prod.: Indian J., 8: 315-319.
  26. Banu, G.S., G. Kumar and B.R. Kartheek, 2012. Effects of bulb extract of Allium sativum on serum lipid levels in normal and ethanol fed rats. Nat. Prod.: Indian J., 8: 21-24.
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  27. Maheswaran, R., G. Kumar, G.S. Banu, B.R. Kartheek and S. Al-Jassabi, 2011. In vitro antibacterial activity of Cadaba fruticosa and Solanum trilobatum on some common pathogenic organisms. Nat. Prod.-Indian J., 7: 25-29.
  28. Kumar, G., G.S. Banu, T. Rajarajan and G. Sathishkumar, 2011. Medicinal flora of palayapalayam, Namakkal district, Tamilnadu. Indian J. Applied Pure Biol., 26: 135-158.
  29. Kartheek, B.R., R. Maheswaran, G. Kumar and G.S. Banu, 2011. Biodegradation of pharmaceutical wastes using different microbial strains. Int. J. Pharm. Biol. Arch., 2: 1423-1426.
  30. Kartheek, B.R., R. Maheswaran, G. Kumar and G.S. Banu, 2011. Biodegradation of cyclohexanol by microorganisms isolated from oil spilled soil around Namakkal. Int. J. Pharm. Biol. Arch., 2: 1426-1429.
  31. Rajarajan, T., G. Sathishkumar, G.S. Banu and G. Kumar, 2010. Toxicological studies of methanolic leaves extract of Premna tomentosa L. administration in wistar rat kidney. Indian Res. Commun., 4: 49-52.
  32. Rajarajan, T., G. Sathishkumar, G.S. Banu and G. Kumar, 2010. Free radical scavenging activity of Plumbago zeylanica L. on acetaminophen induced hepatic damage in rats. Indian J. Applied Pure Biol., 25: 131-136.
  33. Rajarajan, T., G. Sathishkumar, G.S. Banu and G. Kumar, 2010. Biochemical changes during shoot differentiation in callus cultures of Solanum trilobatum L. Indian Res. Commun., 4: 53-57.
  34. Sharmila, B.G., G. Kumar, P. Umamahesh and S. Karthikeyan, 2009. Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of saponins extract of Trianthema portulacastrum. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Nanotech., 2: 667-670.
  35. Sharmila, B.G., G. Kumar and A.G. Murugesan, 2009. Ethanolic leaves extract of Trianthema portulacastrum L ameliorates aflatoxin B1 induced hepatic damage in rats. Indian J. Clinic. Biochem., 24: 250-256.
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  36. Sharmila, B.G. and G. Kumar, 2009. Preliminary screening of endophytic fungi from medicinalplants in India for antimicrobial and antitumour activity. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Nanotech., 2: 566-571.
  37. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila and A.G. Murugesan, 2009. Attenuation of Helicteres isora L. bark extracts on streptozotocin induced alterations in glycogen and carbohydrate metabolism in albino rats. Human Exp.Toxic., 28: 689-696.
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  38. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila and A.G. Murugesan, 2009. Antidiabetic activity of Helicteres isora L. Bark extracts on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Nanotech., 1: 379-382.
  39. Banu, G.S., G. Kumar and A.G. Murugesan, 2009. Effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Trianthema portulacastrum L on aflatoxin induced hepatic damage in rats. Indian J. Clin. Biochem., 24: 414-418.
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  40. Banu, G.S., G. Kumar and A.G. Murugesan, 2009. Ameliorating effect of Ocimum sanctum L. on arsenic induced oxidative tissue damage in wistar albino rats. Online J. Biotechnol. Res., 1: 42-51.
  41. Sharmila, B.G. and G. Kumar, 2008. Direct multiple regeneration from shoot tip and nodal explants of Solanum nigrum L. Bioscan, 3: 417-420.
  42. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila and A.G. Murugesan, 2008. Influence of Helicteres isora bark extracts on glycaemic control and renoprotective activity in streptozotocin diabetic rats. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Nanotech., 1: 275-280.
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  43. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila and A.G. Murugesan, 2008. Effect of Helicteres isora bark extracts on heart antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in streptozotocin diabetic rats. J. Appl. Biomed., 6: 89-95.
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  44. Kumar, G., G.S. Banu, A.G. Murugesan and M.R. Pandian, 2007. Preliminary toxicity and phytochemical studies of aqueous bark extract of Helicteres isora L. Int. J. Pharmacol., 3: 96-100.
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  45. Kumar, G., G.S. Banu, A.G. Murugesan and M.R. Pandian, 2007. Effect of Helicteres isora bark extracts on brain antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in streptozotocin diabetic rats. Pharm. Biol., 45: 753-759.
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  46. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila, and M.R. Pandian, 2007. Antimicrobial activities of natural honey from medicinal plants on antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. Asian J. Microbiol. Biotech. Environ.Sci., 9: 219-224.
  47. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila, A.G. Murugesan and M.R. Pandian, 2007. Effect of Helicteres isora bark extract on protein metabolism and Marker enzymes in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Iran. J. Pharm. Res., 6: 123-129.
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  48. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila, A.G. Murugesan and M.R. Pandian, 2007. Effect of Helicteres isora bark extract on STZ induced diabetic rats. J. Trop. Med. Plants, 8: 27-33.
  49. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila, A.G. Murugesan and M.R. Pandian, 2007. Antihyperglycaemic effect of Helicteres isora bark extracts in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J. Appl. Biomed., 5: 97-104.
  50. Kumar, G., B.G. Sharmila and M.R. Pandian, 2007. Biochemical activity of selenium and glutathione on Country made liquor (CML) induced hepatic damage in rats. Indian J. Clinic. Biochem., 22: 105-108.
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