Dr. Ranjitsinh  Devkar
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Dr. Ranjitsinh Devkar

Assistant Professor
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Atherosclerosis
62%
Obesity
90%
Toxicology
75%
Immunology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Selected Publications

  1. Valodkar, M., P.S. Rathore, R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam and R.V. Devkar et al., 2012. Cytotoxicity evaluation and antimicrobial studies of starch capped water soluble copper nanoparticles. J. Hazard. Mat., 201-202: 244-249.
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  2. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: An overview including treatments with herbals as alternative therapeutics. J. Appl. Biomed., 10: 119-136.
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  3. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Sida rhomboidea Roxb extract alleviates pathophysiological changes in experimental in vivo and in vitro models of high fat diet/fatty acid induced non alcoholic steatohepatitis. Exp. Toxicol. Pathol., 64: 217-224.
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  4. Singh, R., R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, T. Patel, R.V. Devkar and D. Chakraborty, 2012. Synthesis, DNA binding and antiproliferative activity of ternary copper complexes of moxifloxacin and gatifloxacin against lung cancer cells. Inorg. Chem. Comm., 23: 78-84.
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  5. Singh, R., R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar and D. Chakraborty, 2012. Synthesis, characterization, DNA binding and cytotoxicity studies of moxifloxacinato complexes. Trans. Met. Chem., 37: 541-551.
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  6. Sankhari, J.M., R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Eugenia jambolana seed extract supplementation attenuates cardiac and hepatic oxidative stress and pathophysiological changes in hypercholesterolemic rats. Orient. Pharm. Exper. Med., 12: 99-106.
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  7. Sankhari, J.M., M.C. Thounaojam, R.N. Jadeja, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Anthocyanin-rich red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) extract attenuates cardiac and hepatic oxidative stress in rats fed an atherogenic diet. J. Sci. Food Agric., 92: 1688-1693.
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  8. Patel, D.K., S.N. Desai, H.P. Gandhi, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Cardio protective effect of Coriandrum sativum L: On isoproterenol induced myocardial necrosis in rats. Food. Chem. Toxicol., 50: 3120-3125.
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  9. Patel, D., S. Desai, R.V. Devkar, A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Acute and sub-chronic toxicological evaluation of hydro-methanolic extract of Coriandrum sativum L. Seeds. EXCLI. J., 11: 556-575.
  10. Jain, M., R. Kapadia, R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar and S.H. Mishra, 2012. Protective role of standardized Feronia limonia stem bark methanolic extract against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity. Ann. Hepatol., (In Press) .
  11. Jain, M., R. Kapadia, R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar and S.H. Mishra, 2012. Hepatoprotective potential of Tecomella undulate stem bark is partially due to the presence of betulinic acid. J. Ethnopharmacol., 143: 194-200.
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  12. Jain, M., R. Kapadia, R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam and R.V. Devkar et al., 2012. Hepatoprotective activity of Feronia limonia root. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 64: 888-896.
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  13. Jain, M., R. Kapadia, R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam and R.V. Devkar et al., 2012. Amelioration of carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in rats by standardized Feronia limonia. Linn leaf extracts.. EXCLI. J., 11: 250-259.
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  14. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, T.B. Singh, R.V. Devkar and A. Ramachandran, 2012. Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Clerodendron glandulosum Coleb-a review. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Med., 5: 1-6.
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  15. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thouaojam, J.M. Sankhari, M. Jain, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Standardized flavonoid-rich Eugenia jambolana seed extract retards in vitro and in vivo LDL oxidation and expression of VCAM-1 and P-selectin in atherogenic rats. Cardiovasc. Toxicol., 12: 73-82.
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  16. Devkar, R.V., A.V. Pandya, N.H. Shah, 2012. Protective role of Brassica olerecea and Eugenia jambolana extracts against H2O2 induced cytotoxicity in H9C2 cells. Food. Funct., 3: 837-843.
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  17. Desai, S.N., D.K. Patel, R.V. Devkar, P.V. Patel and A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Hepatoprotective potential of polyphenol rich extract of Murraya koenigii L.: An ion vivo study. Food Chem. Toxicol., 50: 310-314.
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  18. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, S.P. Salunke, R.V. Devkar, A.V. Ramachandran, 2012. Sida rhomboidea. Roxb aqueous extract down-regulates in vivo expression of vascular cell adhesion molecules in atherogenic rats and inhibits in vitro macrophage differentiation and foam cell formation. Immunopharmacol. Immunotoxicol., 34: 832-843.
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  19. Valodkar, M., R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar, S. Thakore, 2011. In vitro toxicity study of plant latex capped silver nanoparticles in human lung carcinoma cells. Mat. Sci. Engin: C., 31: 1723-1728.
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  20. Valodkar, M., R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar and S. Thakore, 2011. Biocompatible synthesis of peptide capped copper nanoparticles and their biological effect on tumor cells. Mat. Chem. Phys., 128: 83-89.
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  21. Valodkar, M., P.S. Nagar, R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar et al., 2011. Euphorbiaceae latex induced green synthesis of non-cytotoxic metallic nanoparticle solutions: A rational approach to antimicrobial applications. Colloids. Surf. Physicochem. Engin. Aspects. 384: 337-344.
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  22. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, U.V. Ramani, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2011. Sida rhomboidea Roxb leaf extract down-regulates expression of PPARγ2 and leptin genes in high fat diet fed C57BL/6J mice and retards in vitro 3T3L1 pre-adipocyte differentiation. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 12: 4661-4677.
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  23. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2011. In vitro evidence for the protective role of Sida rhomboidea Roxb extract against LDL oxidation and oxidized LDL induced Apoptosis in human monocyte derived macrophages. Cardiovasc. Toxicol., 11: 168-179.
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  24. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, M. Valodkar, P.S. Nagar and R.V. Devkar et al., 2011. Oxidative stress induced apoptosis of human lung carcinoma A549 cells by a novel copper nanorod formulation. Food. Chem. Toxicol., 49: 2990-2996.
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  25. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, J.M. Sankhari, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2011. Safety evaluations on ethanolic extract of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) in Mice. J. Food Sci., 76: T35-T39.
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  26. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, Ansarullah, S.S. Karn and J.D. Shah et al., 2011. Cardioprotective effect of Sida rhomboida Roxb extract against isoproterenol induced myocardial necrosis in rats. Exp. Toxicol. Pathol., 63: 351-356.
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  27. Patel, D.K., S.N. Desai, H.P. Gandhi, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2011. Coriandrum sativum L: Aqueous extract mitigates high fat diet induced insulin resistance by controlling visceral adiposity in C57BL/6J mice. Bol. Latinoam. Caribe. Plant. Med. Aromat., 10: 127-135.
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  28. Jain, M., R. Kapadia, R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar and S.H. Mishra, 2011. Cytotoxicity evaluation and hepatoprotective potential of bioassay guided fractions from feronia limmonia linn leaf. Asian. Pacific J. Trop. Biomed., 1: 443-447.
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  29. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, U.V. Ramani, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2011. Anti-obesity potential of Clerodendron glandulosum Coleb leaf aqueous extract. J. Ethnopharmacol., 135: 338-343.
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  30. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2011. Clerodendron glandulosum. Coleb extract prevents in vitro human LDL oxidation and oxidized LDL induced apoptosis in human monocyte derived macrophages. Food Chem. Toxicol., 49: 1195-1202.
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  31. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, M. Jain, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2011. Clerodendron glandulosum.Coleb leaf extract attenuates in vitro macrophage differentiation and expression of VCAM-1 and P-selectin in thoracic aorta of atherogenic diet fed rats. Immunopharmacol. Immunotoxicol., 34: 443-453.
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  32. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, Ansarullah, S.V. Jadav and M.D. Patel et al., 2011. Toxicological evaluation and hepatoprotective potential of Clerodendron glandulosum Coleb leaf extract. Human Exp. Toxicol., 30: 63-70.
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  33. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2010. Sida rhomboidea.Roxb leaf extract ameliorates gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity and renal dysfunction in rats. J. Ethnopharmacol., 132: 365-367.
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  34. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2010. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of Sida rhomboidea Roxb. Methanolic extract determined using different in vitro models. Bol. Latinoam. Caribe. Plant. Med. Aromat., 9: 191-198.
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  35. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, D.K. Patel, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramchandran, 2010. Acute and subchronic oral toxicity of Sida rhomboidea Roxb. Leaf extract. J. Complem. Integ. Med., 7: 1553-3840.
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  36. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, Ansarullah, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2010. Prevention of high fat diet induced insulin resistance in C57BL/6J mice by Sida rhomboidea Roxb. extract. J. Health Sci., 56: 92-98.
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  37. Sankhari, J.M., R.N. Jadeja, M.C. Thounaojam, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2010. Safety evaluation of Eugenia jambolana seed extract. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Med., 3: 982-987.
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  38. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, D.S. Dandekar, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2010. Clerodendron glandulosum Coleb extract ameliorates high fat diet/fatty acid induced lipotoxicity in experimental models of non alcoholic steatohepatitis. Food Chem. Toxicol., 48: 3424-3431.
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  39. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, D.K. Patel, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2010. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) juice supplementation attenuates isoproterenol induced cardiac necrosis in rats. Cardiovasc. Toxicol., 10: 174-180.
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  40. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, Ansarullah, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramchandran, 2010. Clerodendron glandulosum Coleb Verbenaceae, ameliorates high fat diet-induced alteration in lipid and cholesterol metabolism in rats. Rev. Bras. Pharm., 20: 117-123.
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  41. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, Ansarullah , V.B. Patel, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2010. Protective effect of Clerodendron glandulosum extract against experimentally induced metabolic syndrome in rats. Pharm. Biol., 48: 1312-1319.
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  42. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, Ansarullah, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2009. Potential of sida rhomboidea. Roxb leaf extract in controlling hypertriglyceridemia in experimental models. Pharm. Res., 1: 208-212.
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  43. Thounaojam, M.C., R.N. Jadeja, Ansarullah, R. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2009. Dysregulation of lipid and cholesterol metabolism in high fat diet fed hyperlipidemic rats: Protective effect of Sida rhomboidea Roxb leaf extract. J. Health Sci., 55: 413-420.
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  44. Patel, D.K., K.A. Patel, U.K. Patel, M.C. Thounaojam and R.N. Jadeja et al., 2009. Assessment of lipid lowering effect of Sida rhomboidea. Roxb methanolic extract in experimentally induced hyperlipidemia. J. Young Pharm., 1: 233-238.
  45. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, Ansarullah, R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramchandran, 2009. A prelimnary study on hypolipidemic effect of aqueous extract of Clerodendron glandulosum Coleb. Int. J. Green Pharmacy, 2: 119-123.
  46. Jadeja, R.N., M.C. Thounaojam, Ansarullah, A.V. Ramchandran and R.V. Devkar, 2009. Phytochemical constituents and free radical scavenging activity of Clerodendron glandulosum Coleb methanolic extract. J. Complementary Integrat. Med., 19: 1-23.
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  47. Devkar, R.V., 2009. Episodes of Unnatural injury and death of barn owls Tyto alba a warning call. Curr. Sci., 96: 209-210.
  48. Devkar, R.V., P.C. Mankodi and A.V. Ramachandran, 2008. Ameliorative action of melatonin over fluoride induced retarded regenerative performance of caudal fin of Poecilia latepinna. J. Curr. Sci., 12: 395-399.
  49. Devkar, R.V. and S. Sapna, 2007. Importance of museums in highlighting an alarming decline in diversity of birds: A case study. Studies Museol., 40: 47-50.
  50. Devkar, R.V., S.H. Bhimani, P.S. Khanpara and R.D. Katara, 2006. Successful breeding of Oriental White Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus latham in captivity. Curr. Sci., 90: 28-31.
  51. Devkar, R.V., J.N. Buch, P.S. Khanpara and R.D. Katara, 2006. Management and monitoring of captive breeding of painted stork and Eurasian Spoonbill in zoo aviary. Zoos. Print. J., 21: 2189-2192.
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  52. Devkar, R.V. and M.D. Visavadia, 2005. Nesting of vultures at Girnar hill, Junagadh (Gujarat). Newslett. Birdwatchers, 45: 21-22.
  53. Devkar, R.V., C.S. Patel and A.V. Ramachandran, 2003. Alterations in carbohydrate metabolism and pancreatic islet functions in pigeons treated with pineal indoles and pCPA. Proceedings of the Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, 03 B.H.U., Varanasi, pp: 303-312.
  54. Padate, G.S., S. Sapna and R.V. Devkar, 2001. Status of birds in vadodara district central gujarat. Pavo. Ind. J. Ornithol., 39: 83-84.
  55. Dandekar, D.S., R.V. Devkar, V.M. Zala and A.V. Ramachandran, 2001. Influence of hyper/hypocorticalism in RIR pullets reared under a short photoperiod (LD 6:18) on the composition of eggs. Pavo, Ind. J. Ornithol., 39: 115-126.
  56. Dandekar, D.S., R.V. Devkar, V.M. Zala and A.V. Ramachandran, 2001. Effect of Short photoperiod on organ growth kinetics and serum hormone profile in pullets of domestic fowl gallus gallus domesticus. Ind. J. Exp. Biol., 39: 230-237.
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  57. Devkar, R.V., D.S. Dandekar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2000. Changing photoperiod and egg laying cycle: Influence of step-down photoschedule 18:6 to 12:12 in pullets of RIR breed. Ind. J. Poultr. Sci., 35: 132-137.
  58. Dandekar, D.S., R.V. Devkar, V.M. Zala and A.V. Ramachandran, 2000. Changing photoperiod and first and second lay performance in RIR breed, favorable influence of short photoperiod L: D 6:18 in pullets but not in adult hens. Ind. J. Anim. Res., 34: 87-94.
  59. Dandekar, D.S., R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 2000. Influence of hyper or hypocorticalism in RIR pullets reared under LD 6:18 on organ growth kinetics and serum hormone profile. Ind. J. Poultr. Sci., 35: 37-44.
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  60. Sapna, S. and R.V. Devkar, 1999. Sighting of black necked stork in Baroda district. Newslett. Birdwatchers, 34: 51-51.
  61. Joseph, J., R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 1999. Alterations in serum and tissue lipids and cholesterol by exogenous adrenocortical insufficiency or excess in White Leghorn chicks. Ind. J. Ornithol., 37: 69-76.
  62. Devkar, R.V., D.S. Dandekar and A.V. Ramachandran, 1999. Influence of hyper or hypocorticalism in RIR pullets reared under a long photoperios (LD 18:6) on composition of eggs. J. Adv. Zool., 20: 59-70.
  63. Dandekar, D.S., R.V. Devkar, M.V. Asnani and A.V. Ramachandran, 1999. Rearing photoperiod and egg composition: Differential effects of normal LD 12:12 and short- photoperiod LD 6:18 in RIR hens. J. Anim. Morphol. Physiol., 46: 91-104.
  64. Ayyar, C.B., R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 1999. Seasonal alterations in blood glucose level, tissue glycogen content and hepatic glucose-6-phosphatase activity in normal and adrenal manipulated pigeons, Columba livia. J. Anim. Morphol. Physiol., 46: 63-70.
  65. Devkar, R.V., D.S. Dandekar and A.V. Ramachandran, 1998. Effect of step-down photoperiod and transient hyper. or hypocorticalism on serum hormone profile and gravimetry of some organs during post-hatch development. Ind. J. Ornithol., 36: 59-68.
  66. Dandekar, D.S., R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 1998. Influence of transient hypo-hypercorticalsim on organ growth kinetics and serum hormone profile in domestic fowl. Ind. J. Ornithol., 36: 49-58.
  67. Joseph, J., R.V. Devkar and A.V. Ramachandran, 1997. Effect of dexamethasone and corticosterone on activity levels of ATPase, phosphomonoesterases and phosphodiesterase in liver, muscle and testis of post-hatched white leghorn chicks. Ind. J. Experim. Biol., 35: 977-982.