Dr. Uma Bhandari
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Dr. Uma Bhandari

Professor
Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmacology from University of Delhi, Delhi, India

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Clinical Pharmacology
62%
Ethnopharmacology
90%
Risk Assessment
75%
Cardiovascular Drug
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
4
Chapters
0
Articles
80
Abstracts
12

Selected Publications

  1. Khan, V., S. Sharma, U. Bhandari, S.M. Ali and S.E. Haque, 2018. Raspberry ketone protects against isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats. Life Sci., 194: 205-212.
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  2. Khan, R.A., P. Kapur, A. Jain, F. Farah and U. Bhandari, 2017. Effect of orlistat on periostin, adiponectin, inflammatory markers and ultrasound grades of fatty liver in obese NAFLD patients. Therapeut. Clin. Risk Manage., 13: 139-149.
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  3. Akbar, M., U. Bhandari, A. Habib and R. Ahmad, 2017. Potential association of triglyceride glucose index with cardiac autonomic neuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. J. Korean Med. Sci., 32: 1131-1138.
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  4. Kumar, P. and U. Bhandari, 2016. Fenugreek seed extract prevents fat deposition in Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-obese rats. Drug Res., 66: 174-180.
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  5. Kumar, P. and U. Bhandari, 2015. Obesity pharmacotherapy: Current status. EXCLI J., 14: 290-293.
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  6. Kumar, P. and U. Bhandari, 2015. Common medicinal plants with antiobesity potential: A special emphasis on fenugreek. Ancient Sci. Life, 35: 58-63.
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  7. Bhandari, U., V. Kumar, P. Kumar, C.D. Tripathi and G. Khanna, 2015. Protective effect of pioglitazone on cardiomyocyte apoptosis in low-dose streptozotocin and high-fat diet-induced type-2 diabetes in rats. Indian J. Med. Res., 142: 598-605.
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  8. Kumar, P., U. Bhandari and S. Jamadagni, 2014. Fenugreek seed extract inhibit fat accumulation and ameliorates dyslipidemia in high fat diet-induced obese rats. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/606021.
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  9. Kumar, V., U. Bhandari, C.D. Tripathi and G. Khanna, 2013. Anti-obesity effect of Gymnema sylvestre extract on high fat diet-induced obesity in Wistar rats. Drug Res., 63: 625-632.
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  10. Kumar, V., U. Bhandari, C.D. Tripathi and G. Khanna, 2013. Ameliorative effect of ethanolic Gymnema sylvestre extract on diabetic cardiomyopathy against streptozotocin-induced diabetes in Wistar rats. Int. J. Green Pharm., 7: 6-11.
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  11. Kumar, P. and U. Bhandari, 2013. Protective effect of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. on monosodium glutamate-induced dyslipidemia and oxidative stress in rats. Indian J. Pharmacol., 45: 136-140.
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  12. Chaudhari, H.S., U. Bhandari and G. Khanna, 2013. Embelia ribes extract reduces high fat diet and low dose streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephrotoxicity in rats. EXCLI J., 12: 858-871.
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  13. Bhandari, U., H.S. Chaudhari, G. Khanna and A.K. Najmi, 2013. Antidiabetic effects of Embelia ribes extract in high fat diet and low dose streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rats. Frontiers Life Sci., 7: 186-196.
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  14. Bhandari, U., H.S. Chaudhari, A.N. Bisnoi, V. Kumar, G. Khanna and K. Javed, 2013. Anti-obesity effect of standardized ethanol extract of Embelia ribes in murine model of high fat diet-induced obesity. PharmaNutrition, 1: 50-57.
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  15. Pathan, R.A., U. Bhandari, S. Javed and T.C. Nag, 2012. Anti-apoptotic potential of gymnemic acid phospholipid complex pretreatment in Wistar rats with experimental cardiomyopathy. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 50: 117-127.
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  16. Kumar, V., U. Bhandari, C.D. Tripathi and G. Khanna, 2012. Evaluation of antiobesity and cardioprotective effect of Gymnema sylvestre extract in murine model. Indian J. Pharmacol., 44: 607-613.
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  17. Chaudhari, H.S., U. Bhandari and G. Khanna, 2012. Preventive effect of embelin from Embelia ribes on lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in high-fat diet-induced obesity in rats. Planta Med., 78: 651-657.
  18. Ansari, J.A., U. Bhandari, S.E. Haque and K.K. Pillai, 2012. Enhancement of antioxidant defense mechanism by pitavastatin and rosuvastatin on obesity-induced oxidative stress in Wistar rats. Toxicol. Mech. Methods, 22: 67-73.
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  19. Ansari, J.A., U. Bhandari, K.K. Pillai and S.E. Haque, 2012. Effect of rosuvastatin on obesity-induced cardiac oxidative stress in Wistar rats: A preliminary study. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 50: 216-222.
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  20. Sharma, H., R.A. Pathan, V. Kumar, S. Javed and U. Bhandari, 2011. Anti-apoptotic potential of rosuvastatin pretreatment in murine model of cardiomyopathy. Int. J. Cardiol., 150: 193-200.
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  21. Pathan, R.A. and U. Bhandari, 2011. Preparation and characterization of embelin-phospholipid complex as effective drug delivery tool. J. Inclusion Phenomena Macrocyclic Chem., 69: 139-147.
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  22. Pathan, R.A. and U. Bhandari, 2011. Gymnemic acid-phospholipid complex: Preparation and characterization. J. Dispersion Sci. Technol., 32: 1165-1172.
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  23. Bhandari, U., V. Kumar, N. Khanna and B.P. Panda, 2011. The effect of high-fat diet-induced obesity on cardiovascular toxicity in wistar albino rats. Human Exp. Toxicol., 30: 1313-1321.
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  24. Bhandari, U., R.A. Pathan, V. Kumar and N. Khanna, 2011. Ameliorative role of atorvastatin on methionine-induced hyperhomocysteinemia and hematological changes in albino rats. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 49: 132-139.
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  25. Bhandari, U., M.N. Ansari, V. Kumar, N. Khanna, F. Islam, C.D. Tripathi and G. Khanna, 2011. Attenuation of ischemia reperfusion-induced myocardial injuries by aqueous Embelia ribes Burm. extract in albino rats. Hamdard Medicus, 54: 33-41.
  26. Ahmad, R., S. Javed and U. Bhandari, 2010. Antiapoptotic potential of herbal drugs in cardiovascular disorders: An overview. Pharm. Biol., 48: 358-374.
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  27. Khushtar, M., V. Kumar, K. Javed and U. Bhandari, 2009. Protective effect of ginger oil on aspirin and pylorus ligation-induced gastric ulcer model in rats. Indian J. Pharm. Sci., 71: 554-558.
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  28. Bhandari, U. and M.N. Ansari, 2009. Ameliorative effect of an ethanol extract of Embelia ribes fruits on isoproterenol-induced cardiotoxicity in diabetic rats. Pharm. Biol., 47: 669-674.
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  29. Ansari, M.N., U. Bhandari, F. Islam and C.D. Tripathi, 2009. Effect of ethanol extract of Embelia ribes fruits on cardiac changes in rats subjected to ischemic reperfusion injury. Pharm. Biol., 47: 1180-1186.
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  30. Ansari, M.N., G.K. Nigam and U. Bhandari, 2009. Effect of folic acid on hematological changes in methionine-induced hyperhomocysteinemia in rats. Indian J. Pharm. Sci., 71: 270-275.
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  31. Nigam, G.K., M.N. Ansari and U. Bhandari, 2008. Effect of rosuvastatin on methionine-induced hyperhomocysteinaemia and haematological changes in rats. Basic Clin. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 103: 287-292.
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  32. Kapoor, P., M.N. Ansari and U. Bhandari, 2008. Modulatory effect of curcumin on methionine-induced hyperlipidemia and hyperhomocysteinemia in albino rats. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 46: 534-540.
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  33. Bhandari, U., N. Jain, M.N. Ansari and K.K. Pillai, 2008. Beneficial effect of Embelia ribes ethanolic extract on blood pressure and glycosylated hemoglobin in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats. Fitoterapia, 79: 351-355.
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  34. Bhandari, U., M.N. Ansari, F. Islam and C.D. Tripathi, 2008. The effect of aqueous extract of Embelia ribes burm on serum homocysteine, lipids and oxidative enzymes in methionine induced hyperhomocysteinemia. Indian J. Pharmacol., 40: 152-157.
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  35. Bhandari, U., M.N. Ansari and F. Islam, 2008. Cardioprotective effects of aqueous extract of Embelia ribes Burm fruit against isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in albino rats. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 46: 35-40.
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  36. Bhandari, U. and M.N. Ansari, 2008. Protective effect of aqueous extract of Embelia ribes burm fruits in middle cerebral artery occlusion-induced focal cerebral ischemia in rats. Indian J. Pharmacol., 40: 215-220.
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  37. Bhandari, U. and M.N. Ansari, 2008. Potent antihyperglycaemic activity of the aqueous extract of Embelia ribes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 46: 607-613.
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  38. Bhandari, U. and M.N. Ansari, 2008. Effect of an ethanol extract of Embelia ribes fruits on isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in albino rats. Pharm. Biol., 46: 928-932.
  39. Ansari, M.N., U. Bhandari, F. Islam and C.D. Tripathi, 2008. Evaluation of antioxidant and neuroprotective effect of ethanolic extract of Embelia ribes Burm in focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion-induced oxidative stress in rats. Fundam. Clin. Pharmacol., 22: 305-314.
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  40. Ansari, M.N. and U. Bhandari, 2008. Protective effect of Embelia ribes burm on methionine-induced hyperhomocysteinemia and oxidative stress in rat brain. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 46: 521-527.
  41. Ansari, M.N. and U. Bhandari, 2008. High performance thin layer chromatographic method for quantification of embelin from embelia ribes burm fruits. Indian Drugs, 45: 908-910.
  42. Ansari, M.N. and U. Bhandari, 2008. Cardioprotective activity of Zingiber officinale Roscoe in rats. Hamdard Medicus, 51: 38-41.
  43. Ansari, M.N. and U. Bhandari, 2008. Antihyperhomocysteinemic activity of ethanolic extract of Embelia ribes in albino rats. Pharmaceut. Biol., 46: 283-287.
  44. Bhandari, U., N. Jain and K.K. Pillal, 2007. Further studies on antioxidant potential and protection of pancreatic β-cells by Embelia ribes in experimental diabetes. Exp. Diabetes Res., 2007: 15803-15809.
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  45. Ansari, M.N., U. Bhandari and K.K. Pillai, 2007. Protective role of curcumin in myocardial oxidative damage induced by isoproterenol in rats. Human Exp. Toxicol., 26: 933-938.
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  46. Jain, N. and U. Bhandari, 2006. Bioflavonoids: A review of chemistry and therapeutic profile. Hamdard Medicus, 49: 37-44.
  47. Ansari, M.N., U. Bhandari and K.K. Pillai, 2006. Ethanolic zingiber officinale R. Extract pretreatment alleviates isoproternol-induced oxidative myocardial necrosis in rats. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 44: 892-897.
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  48. Bhandari, U., R. Kanojia and K.K. Pillai, 2005. Effect of ethanolic extract of Zingiber officinale on dyslipidaemia in diabetic rats. J. Ethnopharmacol., 97: 227-230.
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  49. Ayaz, S.A., U. Bhandari and K.K. Pillai, 2005. Influence of DL α-lipoic acid and vitamin-E against doxorubicin-induced biochemical and histological changes in the cardiac tissue of rats. Indian J. Pharmacol., 37: 294-299.
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  50. Bhandari, U., A. Anwer Shamsher, K.K. Pillai and M.S.Y. Khan, 2003. Antihepatotoxic activity of ginger ethanol extract in rats. Phamaceut. Biol., 41: 68-71.
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  51. Bhandari, U., R. Kanojia and K.K. Pillai, 2002. Effect of ethanolic extract of Embelia ribes on dyslipidemia in diabetic rats. J. Diabetes Res., 3: 159-162.
  52. Kumar, H. and U. Bhandari, 2001. Attenuation of experimental hypercholesterolemia by fenugreek seeds. Hamdard Medicus, 44: 8-10.
  53. Karim, S., U. Bhandari, H. Kumar, A. Salam, M.A.A. Siddiqui and K.K. Pillai, 2001. Doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity and its modulation by drugs. Indian J. Pharmacol., 33: 203-207.
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  54. Bhandari, U., J. Ahmed and K.K. Pillai, 2001. An overview of Zingiber officinale (ginger): Chemistry and pharmacological profile. Hamdard Med., 44: 28-32.
  55. Najmi, A.K., M. Sachdeva, S. Shah, U. Bhandari and K.K. Pillai, 1999. Effect of Qurs-e-Ziabetus-16 in neonatally streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Indian J. Pharmacol., 31: 237-237.
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  56. Bhandari, U. and J.N. Sharma, 1999. Effect of petroleum ether extract of guar gum in streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemic rats. Pharmaceut. Biol., 37: 248-250.
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  57. Bhandari, U., J.N. Sharma and R. Zafar, 1998. The protective action of ethanolic ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract in cholesterol fed rabbits. J. Ethnopharmacol., 61: 167-171.
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  58. Bhandari, U., J.K. Grover and J.N. Sharma, 1998. Effect of indigenous drugs on changes in morphology and cholesterol level in aorta in early atherosclerotic progression-a comparative experimental study. Hamdard Medicus, 41: 56-59.
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  59. Bhandari, U. and J.N. Sharma, 1998. Revitalisation of ayurveda for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Asia Pac. J. Pharmacol., 13: 65-66.
  60. Bhandari, U. and J.K. Grover, 1998. Effect of ethanolic extract of ginger on hyperglycaenic rats. Int. J. Diabetes, 6: 95-96.
  61. Bhandari, U. and J.K. Grover, 1998. A reappraisal of clinical studies on the comparative influences of three indigenous plant drugs in diabetes mellitus. Hamdard Medicus, 41: 9-15.
  62. Bhandari, U., J.N. Sharma and J.K. Grover, 1997. Effect of ethanolic extract of fenugreek seeds on hyperglycaemic rats. Asia Pac. J. Pharmacol., 12: 117-119.
  63. Bhandari, U. and J.K. Grover, 1995. Aluminium and possible alarming health hazards. J. R. Soc. Health UK., 115: 394-394.
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  64. Bhandari, U. and D.N. Prasad, 1991. The effect of guar gum on serum and tissue cholesterol in experimentally hyperlipidemic rabbits. Indian J. Pharmacol., 23: 268-270.
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