Dr. P. Meenatchi
Assistant Professor · Post Graduate and Research Department of Biochemistry
Qualifications
- Ph.D. Biochemistry – Bharathidasan University (2018-2025)
- M.Phil. Biochemistry – Bharathidasan University (2007-2008)
- APGDBI (Bioinformatics) – Bharathidasan University (2002-2003)
- M.Sc. Biochemistry – S.T.E.T. Women's College (2000-2002)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry – S.T.E.T. Women's College (1997-2000)
Experience
- Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, MSCAS – 2008 to Till date
- Assistant Professor, Department of Bioinformatics, MSCAS – 2004 to 2008
Research Focus
- Molecular studies on antidiabetic pathways of herbal compounds
- Phytoremediation, heavy metal toxicity & bioaccumulation analysis
- Homology modelling, database creation, molecular docking, and structural prediction
- Anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombolytic, and free radical scavenging evaluations
Research Metrics
15+Publications
304Citations
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Awards & Patents
🏆 Granted Indian Design Patent – Phytochemical Estimation Device (2024)
Institutional Roles
- Nodal Officer – Tamil Pudhalvan & Pudhumai Penn Scholarship Schemes
- Member – Institutional Admission Committee
- University Question Paper Setter & External Examiner
Contact Details
Selected Publications & Research Output
1. Karthika R, Meenatchi P, Sundaram R, Purushothaman A. (2024). Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Two Traditionally Used Indian Medicinal Plants. Innovations in Biological Science, B P International, UK.
2. Purushothaman A, Yahyah S, Meenatchi P, Paranthaman S. (2023). Anti-cancer effect of naringin in human lung carcinoma cell line. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 18.
3. Meenatchi P, Purushothaman A, Saravanan N. (2020). Antigenotoxic and Antimutagenic Effects of Andrographis paniculata Against Genotoxicity of Cyclophosphamide: An in vitro Study. Preventive Nutrition and Food Science, 25(3): 246-253.
4. Meenatchi P, Purushothaman A, Maneemegalai S. (2018). Antidiabetic effect of Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats and its role in regulating carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes. Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences, 5(11): 683-698.
5. Meenatchi P, Purushothaman A, Maneemegalai S. (2017). Antioxidant, antiglycation and insulinotrophic properties of Coccinia grandis (L.) in vitro: Possible role in prevention of diabetic complications. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 7(1): 54-64.