Dr. Utharkar S.  Mahadeva Rao
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Dr. Utharkar S. Mahadeva Rao

Professor
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Diabetes from Madras University, Tamil Nadu, India

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Biography

Dr. U.S. Mahadeva Rao obtained his Master and Doctorate degree in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Madras, India. His special interest is on Herbal Medicine. Dr. Rao also did his Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT) from India. He has worked as Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in various Institutions, affiliated to University of Madras in India from 1990 to 2009. Farther to his full time teaching career, he worked as Visiting Professor for 5 years at V.L Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology, Chennai (affiliated to National Paramedical Board, New Delhi, India) from 2000 to 2005. For his expertise he was attached with various reputed clinical labs at metropolitan city of Chennai for consultancy. He is a Life time Fellow of Indian Chemical Society (FICS). To his credential he has published 54+ research papers and conceptual review articles in peer reviewed international journals. Dr. Rao has organized, participated, presented and chaired in many national, international seminars and conferences. Dr. Rao has published 6 text books viz. Clinical Biochemistry, General Biochemistry, Basics of Molecular Phylogeny and Research Methodology, Monographs on Antidiabetic potential of Avocado and Solanum species versus cancer. He was associated with International Research Projects / Teaching in African continent (Ethiopia) from 2009-2011. Currently he is working as Professor of Biochemistry in Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia by holding many projects including FRGS, RACE, UniSZA Research Grant Projects. Added to his tribute, presently he is Editor in 5 international journals.

Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Herbal Medicine
62%
Applied Pharmaceutical Science
90%
Pharmacy
75%
Integrative Medicine
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
10
Chapters
0
Articles
133
Abstracts
15

Selected Publications

  1. Suganya, M., S. Prabakar and U.S.M. Rao, 2022. Corroboration of obesity and its complications with oral disorders in children and adolescents: A literature review. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 15: 896-902.
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  2. Suganya, M., S. Prabakar and U.S.M. Rao, 2022. Cognitive behavioural therapy in children and adolescents. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 15: 1330-1336.
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  3. Othman, N.Y.H.B., N.B. Raj, N.N. Naing, R.U.S. Mahadeva, E. Akhtar, L.W. Zhen and A.M. Zain, 2022. Effect of pelvic floor muscle training with biofeedback on stress urinary incontinence in females, Kelantan, Malaysia: A pilot study. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 15: 1831-1836.
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  4. Oo, A.M., M.N.M. Nor, O.M. Lwin, N. Simbak, L.H.M. Adnan and U.S.M. Rao, 2022. Immunomodulatory effects of apigenin, luteolin, and quercetin through natural killer cell cytokine secretion. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 12: 121-126.
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  5. Krishnamurthy, K., T. Zin, K. Priyamvatha, R.U.S. Mahadeva, M. Suganya and K. Mariappan, 2022. Alternate spray for organo-phosphorous compound for quick and better screening. Asian J. Res. Chem., Vol. 15. 10.52711/0974-4150.2022.00038.
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  6. Krishnamurthy, K., T. Zin, K. Priyamvatha, R.U.S. Mahadeva and M. Suganya, 2022. New system for nerium odorum. Res. J. Pharmacol. Pharmacodynamics, 14: 183-184.
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  7. Krishnamurthy, K., T. Zin, K. Priyamvatha, R.U.S. Mahadeva and M. Suganya, 2022. New system for identification of propranolol tablet (Inderal). Res. J. Sci. Technol., 14: 175-176.
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  8. Krishnamurthy, K., T. Zin, K. Priyamvatha, R.U.S. Mahadeva and M. Suganya, 2022. Detection of ganja and nicotine admixture by a new system. Asian J. Res. Pharm. Sci., Vol. 12. 10.52711/2231-5659.2022.00033.
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  9. Djearamane, S., T. Ravintharan, S.X.T. Liang, L.S. Wong, R.U.S. Mahadeva and S. Balasubramanian, 2022. Sensitivity of Proteus vulgaris to zinc oxide nanoparticles. Sains Malaysian, 51: 1353-1362.
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  10. Rao, M.U.S., S. Siddharthan, R. Sowmya, N.B. Raj and O. Syazana et al., 2021. Study on excessive daytime sleepiness among undergraduate medical students: Cross sectional survey to study the risk factors. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 14: 1828-1833.
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  11. Rao, U.S.M., S.A. Kausar, R.B. Janarthanam, S. Djearamane and S.S. Kumar, 2020. Biochemical evaluation of antidiabetic effect of kasini ashshifa, a polyherbal formulation in high fat diet fed-low dose STZ induced diabetes in rats. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2020.00269.3.
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  12. Raj, N.B., W.Z. Lee, V. Eswaramoorthi, H. Razali, N.Y.H. Othman and U.M. Rao, 2020. Exercise programmes for reducing the risk of falls in elderly: a review. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2020.00527.2.
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  13. Zin, T., J. Sivakumar, C.S. Sundaram and U.S.M. Rao, 2019. In silico analysis of the phenylephrine from the sand crab (Emerita asiatica) for its antimicrobial activities. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2019.00356.1.
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  14. Yee, K.T., M.S. Yi, K.C. Aung, M.M. Lwin and M.M. Khaing et al., 2019. Medical students’ perception of learning environment in new campus of university Malaysia sarawak (unimas): measured by dreem. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2019.00705.4.
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  15. Sivakumar, J., C.S. Sundaram, L. Krishnasamy and U.S.M. Rao, 2019. Relative bioremediation of used engine oil contaminated soil from an industrialised area by various microbes. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2019.00060.x.
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  16. Rao, U.S.M., C.S. Sundaram and J. Sivakumar, 2019. Isolation and characterization of phytochemical constituents and its antibacterial activity of Brassica oleracea var acephala. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2019.00055.6.
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  17. Rao, U.M., 2019. Phenyl propanoid glycoside, an eleutheroside derivative in the regulation carbohydrate metabolism in hepatic tissues in T2DM experimental rats. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2019.00053.2.
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  18. Rao, U.M. and H.B.M. Yusoff, 2019. Unraveling the association of tobacco smoking (nicotine) with gut and adipocyte appetite regulator hormones-a systematic review. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2019.00156.2.
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  19. Raj, N.B., S. Saha, S. Saha, H. Razali, N.Y.H. Othman and M.R. US, 2019. Does proprioception of knee improve after various forms of training in osteoarthritis of knee? Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2019.00753.4.
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  20. Arirudran, B., V. Krishnan and U.M. Rao, 2019. Preliminary phytochemical analysis and isolation and identification of active principle components of petroleum ether extract from leaves of Lawsoniainermis L. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 10.5958/0974-360x.2019.00619.x.
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  21. Sani, I.H., M.I. Umar, N. Mohamad, U.M. Rao, R.M.A. Khalili, N. Hidayah and A. Bakar, 2015. Reviews on calcium mediated secondary messengers in chronic opioids exposure/addiction. J. Appl. Pharma. Sci., 5: 114-119.
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  22. Khamis, M., F. Talib, N.S. Rosli, S. Dharmaraj, K.S. Mohd, S. Srenivasan avd M.R.S. Utharkar, 2015. In vitro α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition and increased glucose uptake of morinda citrifolia fruit and scopoletin. Res. J. Pharm. Tech., 8: 189-193.
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  23. Atif, A.B., M.K. Zahri, A.R. Esa, B.A. Zilfalil, U.S.M. Rao and S. Nordin, 2015. Comparative analysis of the antibacterial, antifungal, antiproliferative and cyclic response element (CRE) induced expression of downstream luc gene activities of Monopterus albus and Channa straitus extracts. J. Appl. Pharma. Sci., 5: 042-047.
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  24. Suganya, M., S. Yadavi and U.S. Rao, 2014. Oral and dietary habits, and immunological and clinical impacts on the incidence of dental caries-a review. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 7: 1348-1353.
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  25. Rao, U.S.M., and T. Zin, 2014. In vivo study on diuretic and laxative therapeutic properties of hydro-alcoholic extract of lu hui (lilliaceae) on experimental rodents (rattus norvegicus). J. Pharm. Clin. Res., 7: 147-151.
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  26. Rao, U.S.M., K.S. Mohd, A. Halim, S. Zulaikha and M. Khamis, 2014. Seconcary metabolite screening and relative reactive oxygen species scavenging with reducing potency of fruit extract of malaysian mengkudu using various solvent extracts. Int. Med. J. Japan, 21: 348-352.
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  27. Rao, U.S.M., K. Ponnusamy, J.R. Naidu and C.S. Sundaram, 2014. Short communications. modulatory influence of avocado on renal oxido-lipidemic stress and mrna expression of nos in renal artery studied in nephropathy induced rats. Int. Med. J., 21: 353-358.
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  28. Rao, U.S., N. Simbak and T. Zin, 2014. Corroboration of academic performance with various study preferences followed among future medical professionals of universiti sultan zainal abidin (unisza). Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 7: 137-141.
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  29. Rao, U.S., M.K. Suryati, M. Abdurrazaq, B.A. Ahmad, , M. Mohaslinda and R.M. Ali, 2014. Taxonomical, phytochemical and pharmacological reviews of musa sapientum var. paradisiaca. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 7: 1356-1361.
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  30. Mahadeva, R.U.S., M.K. Suryati, A. Halim, S. Zulaikha and M. Khamis, 2014. Secondary metabolite screening and relative reactive oxygen species scavenging with reducing potency of fruit extract of Malaysian Mengkudu using various solvent extracts. Int. Med. J., 21: 348-352.
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  31. Mahadeva, R.U.S., K. Ponnusamy, J.R. Naidu and C.S. Sundaram, 2014. Modulatory Influence of Avocado on Renal Oxido Lipidemic Stress and mRNA Expression of NOS in Renal Artery Studied in Nephropathy Induced Rats. Inter. Med. J., 21: 353-358.
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  32. Ahmed, S., N.H. Othman, S.A. Sulaiman, R.U.S. Mahadeva and A.A. Baig, 2014. Resistance to Polio Vaccination in Some Muslim Communities and the Actual Islamic Perspectives - A Critical Review. Res. J. Pharm. Tech., 7: 494-495.
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  33. Ahmad, B.A., M.U. Rao, A. Muhammad, T. Zin, N.H. Mohamad, N. Mohamad and K.S. Mohd, 2014. Reviews of herbal and their secondary metabolites in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and peptic ulcer. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 4: 080-090.
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  34. Salam, A., R. Yousuf, , M.Z. Islam, F. Yesmin, A.M. Helali, A.G. Alattraqchi and M. Haque, 2013. Professionalism of future medical professionals in universiti sultan zainal abidin, malaysia. Bangladesh J. Pharm., 8: 124-130.
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  35. Salam, A., M. Haque, M.Z. Islam, A.M. Helali, R. Yousuf, F. Yesmin and U.M. Rao, 2013. Comparative study of professionalism of future medical professionals among three private medical colleges of bangladesh. Asian J. Pharm. Clin. Res., 6: 170-179.
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  36. Rao, U.S.M., 2013. Clinical study on chemo pre-emptive potential of european black nightshade studied in mcf-7 cell lines. Int. Med. J. Japan, 20: 153-159.
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  37. Rao, U.S., S.M. Khamsah, A.B. Atif and A.Z.B.A. Latif, 2013. Scopoletin (coumarin extracted from mengkudu): chemical, biological, molecular and pharmacokinetic insights-a review. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 6: 978-984.
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  38. Rao, U.S., K.S. Mohd, S.Z.B.A. Halim and M.B. Khamis, 2013. Screening of phytochemicals and comparative antioxidant activity of leaf and fruit of malaysianmengkudu using aqueous and organic solvent extracts. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 6: 1064-1072.
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  39. Haque, M and U.M. Rao, 2013. Modulatory effect of mengkudu fruit on the activities of key enzymes of glucose synthesis and utilization pathways of diabetic induced rats. J. Pharm. Res., 7: 53-61.
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  40. Emilia, A. A.B. , M.K. Zahri, U.S.M. Rao, K. Gotam, S.A. Holifa, Esa A.B. Rahman and A.B. Zilfalil, 2013. Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor Gamma (PPAR-γ) Polymorphism Towards Obesity Endemic in Malaysia. Vedic Res. Int.-Cell Signaling, 1: 7-10.
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  41. Baig, A.A., U.S.M. Rao and A.B. Esa, 2013. Peroxisome proliferactor activated receptor gamma (ppar-γ) polymorphism towards obesity endemic in malaysia. Vedic Res. Int. Cell Signal., 1: 7-10.
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  42. Thenmozhi1, A and U.S.M. Rao, 2012. Comparative free radical scavenging potentials of different parts of Solanum torvum. Free Radicals Antioxid., 2: 24-29.
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  43. Thenmozhi, A., K. Nagalakshmi and U.M. Rao, 2012. Biochemical characterization, clinical diagnosis and hepatic complication of weil's disease and other co-infections. Asian J. Pharm. Clin. Res., 5: 134-138.
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  44. Thenmozhi, A., C. Shanmugasundaram and U.M. Rao, 2012. Biochemical evaluation of anti-diabetic phytomolecule through bioactivity guided solvent fractionation and subfractionation from hydro-methanolic (2: 3) extract of Alligator pear Fruit in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 2: 61-69.
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  45. Thenmozhi, A and U.S. Rao, 2012. Secondary metabolite screening, bioactive compound extraction, and disrupting mitotic activity of wild cabbage [brassicaceae] towards cancer management. Asian J. Pharm. Res., 2: 19-31.
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  46. Srinivasan, S., M. Haque and U.S. Rao, 2012. Socio, medico and economic impacts on in and around dwellers of industrial effluent pretentious areas-a critical survey. Res. J. Humanities and Social Sci., 3: 182-195.
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  47. Latif, A.Z.B.A., M. Haque, C. Shanmugasundaram and U.M. Rao, 2012. Clinical study of preventive potentials of consumption of buah naga [cactaceae] against paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity as well as the other associated biological effects. Asian J. Res. Pharm. Sci, 2: 16-23.
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  48. Haque, M. and R.U.S. Mahadeva, 2012. Screening of Secondary Metabolites and Comparative Superoxide Radical Scavenging Along With Reducing Potency of Persea americana Using Various Solvent Extracts. Drug Invention Today, 4: 569-574.
  49. Haque, M and U.S.M. Rao, 2012. Appraisal on bangladeshi medical didactic approaches, implementation of reread medical education curriculum design, and suggesting pharmacology and therapeutics discipline throughout the clinical years of graduation epoch. Res. J. Pharm Tech, 5: 1428-1432.
  50. Thenmozhi, A., K. Nagalakshmi and U.S.M. Rao, 2011. Qualitative analysis of phytochemicals, and comparative superoxide radical scavenging along with reducing potency of solanum nigrum using various solvent extracts. Int. J. Green Pharm., 5: 318-324.
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  51. Thenmozhi, A., A. Nagalakshmi and U.S.M. Rao, 2011. Study of cytotoxic and antimitotic activities of solanum nigrum by using allium cepa root tip assay and cancer chemo preventive activity using mcf-7. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 1: 26-48.
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  52. Thenmozhi, A and U.S. Rao, 2011. Evaluation of antimitotic activity of solanum torvum using allium cepa root meristamatic cells and anticancer activity using mcf-7-human mammary gland breast adenocarcinoma cell lines. Drug Invention Today, 3: 290-296.
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  53. Sangeetha, N. and R.U.S. Mahadeva, 2011. Hepatotoxic Effect of Sodium Valprorate Therapy in Epileptic children. Res. J. Pharm. Dosage Technol., 3: 135-138.
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  54. Sangeetha, N and U.S. Rao, 2011. Elevated singlet oxygen dependent tissue injury as well as diminished activity of antioxidative defense mechanism by sodium valproate clinical course in epileptic children. Res. J. Pharm. Pharma., 3: 307-310.
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  55. Rao, U.S., R. Babujanarthanam and B. Arirudran, 2011. Clinical evaluation to assess the efficacy of ethanolic extract of avocado fruit on diabetic dyslipidemia studied in stz-induced experimental albino rats. Asian J. Res. Chem., 4: 1131-1136.
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  56. Rao, U.S., B. Arirudran and S. Subramanian, 2011. Ameliorative role of threshold level of bilirubin in newborn jaundice and efficacy of noni fruit extract on phenyl hydrazine induced jaundice rat. Res. J. Pharm. Pharm., 3: 196-201.
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  57. Rao, U.S and N. Tesema, 2011. Biochemical influence of soaking and blanching on nutritional and phytotherapeutic properties of ethiopian abish (trigonella foenumgraecum) seed flour. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 4: 1154-1158.
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  58. Rao, U.S and B. Adinew, 2011. Hypolipidemic effect of dichloromethane as well as methanolic fruit and leaf extract of ethiopian alligator pear (persea americana mill.) on tyloxapol-induced hyperlipidemic experimental rat. Asian J. Res. Chem., 4: 574-578.
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  59. Rao, U.M., M. Haque and A.A. Baig, 2011. Insulin stimulative and anti-oxidative effects of persea americana fruit extract on streptozotocin induced hyperglycemic rats. J. Med. Biol. Sci., 4: 1-10.
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  60. Rao, M.U.S and B. Adinew, 2011. Remnant B-cell-stimulative and anti-oxidative effects of persea americana fruit extract studied in rats introduced into streptozotocin-induced hyperglycaemic state. Afr. J. Trad. Complementary and Altern. Med., 8: 210-217.
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  61. Hemalatha, M., B. Arirudran, A. Thenmozhi and U.S. Rao, 2011. Antimicrobial effect of separate extract of acetone, ethyl acetate, methanol and aqueous from leaf of milkweed (calotropis gigantea l.). Asian J. Pharm. Res., 1: 102-107.
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  62. Babujanarthanam, R., R. Balabhaskar and U.S. Rao, 2011. Comparative biochemical evaluation of hypoglycemic and free radical scavenging activities of noni and spirulina in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat tissues. J. Pharm. Res., 4: 3630-3634.
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  63. Babujanarthanam, R., P. Kavitha, U.M. Rao and M.R. Pandian, 2011. Quercitrin a bioflavonoid improves the antioxidant status in streptozotocin: induced diabetic rat tissues. Mol. Cell. Biochem., 358: 121-129.
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  64. Subramanian, S.P and M. Rao, 2010. Amelioration of diabetic dyslipidemia by Morinda citrifolia fruits on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. J. Pharm. Res., 3: 843-848.
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  65. Subhashini, R., U.M. Rao, P. Sumathi and G. Gunalan, 2010. A comparative phytochemical analysis of cocoa and green tea. Ind. J. Sci. Technol., 3: 188-192.
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  66. Rao, U.S and B. Adinew, 2010. Amelioration of gastric lesions by avocado (persea americana) fruit extract on indomethacin as well as ethanol induced ulcerated experimental rats. Res. J. Pharm. Pharm., 2: 303-308.
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  67. Rao, U.S.M. and S. Subramanian, 2009. Biochemical evaluation of antihyperglycemic and antioxidative effects of Morinda citrifolia fruit extract studied in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Med. Chem. Res., 18: 433-446.
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  68. Subramanian, S., D.S. Kumar, P. Arulselvan, G.P. Senthilkumar and U.M. Rao, 2007. Evaluation of anti-ulcerogenic potential of aloe vera leaf gel extract studied in experimental rats. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 2: 85-97.
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