Dr. Pratap Chandran
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Dr. Pratap Chandran

Professor
Department of Biotechnology and Research, K. V. M. College of Engineering and Information Technology, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biotechnology from University of Kerala, India

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Microbiology
62%
Bacteriology
90%
Parasitology
75%
Immunology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
51
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Sreeletha, A.S., J.J. Lini, C.S. Dhanyalekshmi, K.R. Sabu and R.P. Chandran, 2018. Phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity evaluations of fruit of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Integr. Food Nutr. Metab., Vol. 5, No. 6. 10.15761/IFNM.1000233.
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  2. Mohan, M.R.S., K.P. Sayoojya, A.P. Souparnika, K. Sowparnika and T.S. Pournami et al., 2018. Production of coconut sprout wine using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its physico-chemical analysis. MOJ Food Process. Technol., 6: 445-449.
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  3. Chandran, R.P., V. Deepak, S. Krishna, S. Fathima, A. Thaha and J. Raj, 2018. Analysis of phytochemical constituents and anthelmintic activity of leaf extracts of Mimosa pudica L. Asian J. Biomed. Pharmaceut. Sci., 8: 1-5.
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  4. Chandran, R.P., V. Deepak, S. Krishna, S. Fathima, A. Thaha and J. Raj, 2018. Allelopathic activity of leaf extracts of Mimosa pudica on growth parameters of Brassica juncea seeds. BAOJ Biotechnol., Vol. 4, No. 1. .
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  5. Ajit, E.J., D. Dominic, F. Farook, A. Promod and B.M.S. Kumar et al., 2018. Preparation of wine from fruits of Musa accuminata and Ananas comosus; its physico-chemical analyses and sensory evaluation. Integr. Food Nutr. Metab., Vol. 5, No. 6. 10.15761/IFNM.1000232.
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  6. Sreeletha, A.S., J.J. Lini, C.S. Dhanyalekshmi, K.R. Sabu and R.P. Chandran, 2017. Phytochemical, proximate, antimicrobial, antioxidant and FTIR analyses of seeds of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Adv. Biotechnol. Microbiol., Vol. 5. 10.19080/AIBM.2017.05.555653.
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  7. Prasanth, C.R.S. and R.P. Chandran, 2017. Phytochemical and antimicrobial analysis of leaf samples of different Rubus species. Int. J. ChemTech Res., 10: 359-368.
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  8. Chandran, R.P., R. Sudhakaran, A. Krishna, B Arya and S.K. Priya et al., 2017. Analysis of phytochemical constituents, anthelmintic and insecticidal properties of leaf extracts of Andrographis paniculata. Pharmaceut. Chem. J., 4: 98-106.
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  9. Chandran, R.P., J.A. Mohan, S. Archa, A.G. Nair, P. Ajith and R. Krishnan, 2017. Analysis of phytochemical constituents, anthelmintic and insecticidal properties of leaf extracts of Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. J. Pharmaceut. Biol. Sci., 5: 248-252.
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  10. Chandran, R.P., D. Divakaran and OSDD Consortium, 2017. Isolation and characterization of antimycobacterial compounds from the leaf of Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. J. Applied Pharmaceut. Sci., 7: 217-222.
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  11. Chandran, R.P., 2017. Analysis of proximate, phytochemical, elemental compositions and antioxidant property of leaf of Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze. MOJ Food Process. Technol., 4: 74-79.
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  12. Chandran, R.P., S. Manju, P.K. Shaji, G.A. Nair and B. Sukumar, 2016. In vitro cytotoxic activities of leaf extracts of Thespesia populnea and Hygrophilla schulli against Dalton’s lymphoma ascites and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cell lines. Austin J. Lung Cancer Res., Vol. 1, No. 2. .
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  13. Chandran, R.P., A.I. Barry, R. Shaji, J. Vineetha, N. Unnikrishnan and S. Aswathy, 2016. Analysis of phytochemical, antimicrobial and disinfectant properties of leaf extracts of H. suaveolens (L.) Poit. J. Chem. Pharmaceut. Res., 8: 746-752.
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  14. Chandran, R.P., S. Manju, M.V. Vysakhi, P.K. Shaji and A.G. Nair, 2015. Nutritional and antinutritional properties of the leaf of Ardisia solanacea Roxb. (Myrsinaceae), a fodder additive. Int. Food Res. J., 22: 324-331.
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  15. Chandran, R.P., N. Kumar, S. Manju, A. Kader and D. Kumar, 2015. In vitro α-glucosidase inhibition, antioxidant, anticancer and antimycobacterial properties of ethyl acetate extract of Aegle tamilnadensis Abdul Kader (Rutaceae) leaf. Applied Biochem. Biotechnol., 175: 1247-1261.
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  16. Chandran, R.P., 2015. Isolation, production and characterization of protease from Serratia sp. isolated from soil sample. J. Sci. Technol. Manage., 8: 268-274.
  17. Chandran, R.P., 2015. Antimycobacterial activity of Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract against Mycobacterium smegmatis. Int. J. PharmTech Res., 7: 458-463.
  18. Manju, S., R.P. Chandran, M.V. Vysakhi, P.K. Shaji and G.A. Nair, 2014. Nutritional and anti nutritional status of Acorus calamus L. rhizome. Ann. Food Sci. Technol., 15: 51-59.
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  19. Kumar, S.N., V.S. Nath, R.P. Chandran and B. Nambisan, 2014. Cyclic dipeptides from rhabditid entomopathogenic nematode-associated Bacillus cereus have antimicrobial activities. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 30: 439-449.
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  20. Kavapurayil, J., S. Karalam and R. Chandran, 2014. Analysis of physicochemical, biochemical and antibacterial properties of Indian honey samples with special reference to their non-conformity. Acta Alimentaria, 43: 9-18.
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  21. Kannan, M., R.P. Chandran and S. Manju, 2014. Preliminary phytochemical and antibacterial studies on leaf extracts of Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze. Int. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 6: 626-628.
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  22. George, G., R.P. Chandran, S. Manju and M. Kannan, 2014. Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Parmotrema stuppeum (Taylor) Hale. J. Biologically Active Prod. Nat., 4: 365-370.
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  23. Chandran, R.P., S. Manju, M.V. Vysakhi, P.K. Shaji and N.G. Achuthan, 2014. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of Thespesia populnea leaf extracts against human pathogens. Int. J. PharmTech Res., 6: 290-297.
  24. Chandran, R.P., S. Manju, M.V. Vysakhi, P.K. Shaji and G.A. Nair, 2014. HPTLC screening of amino acids from Acorus calamus rhizome and Ardisia solanacea leaf from Kuttanad Wetlands, Kerala, India. J. Chem. Pharmaceut. Res., 6: 958-962.
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  25. Chandran, R.P., 2014. Harbouring of pathogenic microorganisms by aquatic weed, Eichhornia crassipes in its rhizosphere. Int. J. ChemTech Res., 6: 1413-1417.
  26. Nair, G.A., R.P. Chandran, B. Sukumar, S. Santhosh and V. Sobha, 2013. Assessment of well water quality in Tsunami affected regions of south-west coast of Kerala, India. J. Environ. Biol., 34: 771-777.
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  27. Manju, S., R.P. Chandran, P.K. Shaji and G.A. Nair, 2013. In vitro free radical scavenging potential of Acorus calamus L. rhizome from Kuttanad wetlands Kerala, India. Int. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 5: 376-380.
  28. Chandran, R.P., S. Manju, M.V. Vysakhi, P.K. Shaji and G.A. Nair, 2013. In vitro antioxidant potential of methanolic and aqueous extracts of Ardisia solanacea Roxb. leaf. J. Pharm. Res., 6: 555-558.
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  29. Chandran, R.P., S. Manju, M.V. Vysakhi, P.K. Shaji and G.A. Nair, 2013. In vitro antimicrobial activities of Hygrophila schulli (Buch.-Ham) leaf and root extracts against clinically important human pathogens. Biomed. Pharmacol. J., 6: 421-428.
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  30. Chandran, R.P., M.V. Vysakhi, S. Manju and M. Kannan, 2013. In vitro free radical scavenging activity of aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts of Aegle tamilnadensis Abdul Kader (Rutaceae). Int. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 5: 819-823.
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  31. Kannan, M., P. Rajendran, V. Vedha, G. Ashok, S. Anushka and R.P. Chandran, 2012. HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibition by Vitex negundo L. leaf extract and quantification of flavonoids in relation to anti-HIV activity. J. Cell Mol. Biol., 10: 53-59.
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  32. Gopinath, A., R.P. Chandran, M.V. Vysakhi and A.S. Anu, 2012. Physical and bacteriological quality of well water samples from Kanakkery Panchayath, Kottayam district, Kerala State, India. Int. J. Plant Anim. Environ. Sci., 2: 133-138.
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  33. Ramkumar, B. and R.P. Chandran, 2011. Fostering scientific innovations in India: An outlook. Sci. India, 14: 38-42.
  34. Ramkumar, B. and R.P. Chandran, 2011. Effect of radiation on bacterial population during annular solar eclipse. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 5: 137-141.
  35. Mohan, K., R. Paramasivam, P. Chandran, V. Veerasami, A. Gnanasekaran, A. Shanmugam and K. Murugesan, 2011. Inhibition of hepatitis B virus DNA polymerase and modulation of TH1 and TH2 cytokine secretion by three Indian medicinal plants and its correlation with antiviral properties. J. Pharm. Res., 4: 1044-1046.
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  36. Kiran, K., R.P. Chandran and A. Chandran, 2011. Extraction and purification of L-asparaginase, L-glutaminase from two Capsicum annuum varieties and their molecular characterization. Int. J. Agric. Environ. Biotechnol., 4: 363-370.
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  37. George, U.M., C.V. Chandraja, G. Immanuel and R.P. Chandran, 2011. Petroleum degrading activity of actinomycetes isolated from the coastal areas of Tamilnadu. Int. J. Agric. Environ. Biotechnol., 4: 59-65.
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  38. Divakaran, D., A. Chandran and R.P. Chandran, 2011. Comparative study on production of α-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis strains. Braz. J. Microbiol., 42: 1397-1404.
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  39. Chandran, R.P., K. Kiran, D. Divakaran and P.K. Prajisha, 2011. Analysis of bacteriological quality of drinking water samples from Cherthala Taluk, Kerala, India. Asian J. Water Environ. Pollut., 8: 61-68.
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  40. Chandran, R.P. and V.P. Potty, 2011. Initiation of hairy roots from Canavalia sp. using Agrobacterium rhizogenes 15834 for the co-cultivation of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, Glomus microcarpum. J. Agric. Technol., 7: 235-245.
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  41. Chandran, R.P. and V.P. Potty, 2011. Different inducer molecules and strains of Agrobacterium rhizogenes on enhancing transformation frequency in host plants. Biotechnology, 10: 203-208.
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  42. Ramkumar, B. and R.P. Chandran, 2010. Transgenic animals: A biotechnological boon. Sci. India, 13: 12-19.
  43. Nair, R.B. and P.C. Ramachandranna, 2010. Patenting of microorganisms: Systems and concerns. J. Commer. Biotechnol., 16: 337-347.
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  44. Chandran, R.P., B.V. Sujeesh, A. Chandran, A.B. Anoobraj, L.R. Nair and S. Sreelekha, 2010. An update on influenza A (H1N1) virus. IUP J. Biotechnol., 4: 7-22.
  45. Chandran, R.P., B. Jasim and K.R. Sabu, 2010. Presence of elemental sulfur (S°) in Ithikkara-lake clay: A biogeochemical study. Indian J. Environ. Ecoplanning, 17: 331-334.
  46. Chandran, R.P. and V.P. Potty, 2010. Colonization of Glomus microcarpum in Ri T-DNA transformed roots of Ipomoea batatas (S1010) in synthetic medium. Biosci. Biotechnol. Res. Asia, 7: 819-824.
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  47. Chandran, R.P. and V.P. Potty, 2010. In vitro co-culture of VAM fungi Glomus microcarpum in Ri T-DNA transformed hairy roots of Vigna vexillata. Int. J. Agric. Environ. Biotechnol., 3: 333-338.
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  48. Chandran, R.P. and V.P. Potty, 2009. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal inoculum production using Ipomoea batatas hairy roots in bioreactor. Icfai Univ. J. Biotechnol., 3: 56-64.
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  49. Chandran, R.P. and V.P. Potty, 2008. Induction of hairy roots through the mediation of four strains of Agrobacterium rhizogenes on five host plants. Indian J Biotechnol., 7: 122-128.
  50. Chandran, R.P. and V.P. Potty, 2004. Emerging trends of information technology in biotechnology. Sci. India, 7: 13-18.
  51. Chandran, R.P. and M.K. Babu, 2000. Fungi associated with palm oil mill effluent in Kerala State, India. Plant Hortic. Technol., 1: 75-75.