Prof. Dr. Maheep Bhatnagar
Professor and HeadMohanlal Sukhadia University, India
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Developmental Neurobiology from University of Udaipur, India
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- Bhatnagar, M., I. Goel, T. Roy, S.D. Shukla and S. Khurana, 2017. Complete Comparison Display (CCD) evaluation of ethanol extracts of Centella asiatica and Withania somnifera shows that they can non-synergistically ameliorate biochemical and behavioural damages in MPTP induced Parkinson's model of mice. PloS One, Vol. 12. 10.1371/journal.pone.0177254.
CrossRef | - Jain, A., V.K. Mehta, R. Chittora, A.A. Mahdi and M. Bhatnagar, 2015. Melatonin ameliorates fluoride induced neurotoxicity in young rats: An in vivo evidence. Asian J. Pharm. Clin. Res., 8: 164-167.
- Jain, A., V.K. Mehta, A.A. Mahdi and M. Bhatnagar, 2015. The effects of fluoride and arsenic exposure on the cholinergic-nitrergic system, cognitive functions and inflammatory markers. J. Neurochem., 134: 141-142.
Direct Link | - Jagdish, P., C. Reena, S. Pooja and B. Maheep, 2015. In vivo Investigation of antiamnesic effect of Asparagus racemosus root extract in scopolamine induced amnesic mice. Int. J. Herbal Med., 3: 20-24.
Direct Link | - Chittora, R., A. Jain, P. Suhalka, C. Sharma, N. Jaiswal and M. Bhatnagar, 2015. Sleep deprivation: Neural regulation and consequences. Sleep Biol. Rhythms, 13: 210-218.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Sharma, C., P. Suhalka, P. Sukhwal, N. Jaiswal and M. Bhatnagar, 2014. Curcumin attenuates neurotoxicity induced by fluoride: An in vivo evidence. Pharm. Mag., 10: 61-65.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Saikhedkar, N., M. Bhatnagar, A. Jain, P. Sukhwal, C. Sharma and N. Jaiswal, 2014. Effects of mobile phone radiation (900 MHz radiofrequency) on structure and functions of rat brain. Neurol. Res., 36: 1072-1079.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., P. Meena and S. Barbar, 2013. Neuroprotective response of hippocampus region of brain to Withania somnifera and Asparagus root extract: An in vitro study. J. Med. Plant Res., 7: 2259-2264.
- Shukla, S.D., M. Bhatnagar and S. Khurana, 2012. Critical evaluation of ayurvedic plants for stimulating intrinsic antioxidant response. Frontiers Neurosci., Vol. 6. 10.3389/fnins.2012.00112.
CrossRef | - Patel, R., Y.K. Mehta, D.P. Singh, A. Jain and M. Bhatnagar, 2012. A rare case report-paraplegia with Lymphoedema. Ann. Neurosci., 19: 52-54.
- Meena, P., D. Sharma, A. Jain, P. Sukhwal, P. Suhalka and M. Bhatnagar, 2012. Physical and environmental stressors induces region specific neuronal damage in hippocampal subfields of mice. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. India Sect. B: Biol. Sci., 82: 291-297.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., P. Suhalka, P. Sukhwal, C. Sharma, N. Jaiswal and A. Jain, 2012. Curcumin-A multifacet drug: A review. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Tech., 1: 23-31.
- Bhatnagar, M., P. Suhalka, P. Sukhwal, A. Jain and D. Sharma, 2012. Inhibition of Acetylcholinesterase and NO Synthatase activity in the mice brain: Effects of Withania somnifera leaf juice. J. Neurophysiol., 44: 301-308.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., C. Sharma, N. Jaiswal, P. Suhalka, P. Sukhwal and A. Jain, 2012. Resveratrol: A potent neuroprotectent. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Tech., 1: 23-31.
- Surendran, S. and M. Bhatnagar, 2011. Upregulation of N-acetylaspartic acid induces oxidative stress to contribute in disease pathophysiology. Int. J. Neurosci., 121: 305-309.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Sharma, K. and M. Bhatnagar, 2011. Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari): A versatile female tonic. Int. J. Pharm. Biol. Arch., 2: 855-863.
- Bhatnagar, M., P. Sukhwal, P. Suhalka, A. Jain, C. Joshi and D. Sharma, 2011. Effects of fluoride in drinking water on NADPH-diaphorase neurons in the forebrain of mice: A possible mechanism of fluoride neurotoxicity. Fluoride, 44: 195-209.
Direct Link | - Vimal, S., S.S. Sissodia, P. Meena, S. Barber and S. Shukla et al., 2010. Antioxidant effects of Asparagus racemosus wild and Withania somnifera dunal in rat brain. Ann. Neurosci., 12: 67-70.
Direct Link | - Sharma, K., M. Bhatnagar and S.K. Kulkarni, 2010. Effect of convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy. and Asparagus racemosus Willd on learning and memory in young and old mice: A comparative evaluation. Ind. J. Exp. Biol., 48: 479-485.
- Saxena, G., M. Singh, P. Meena, D. Sharma, A. Jain and M. Bhatnagar, 2010. Neuroprotective effects of Asparagus racemosus Linn root extract: An experimental and clinical study. J. Herb. Med. Toxicol., 4: 69-76.
- Saxena, G., M. Singh and M. Bhatnagar, 2010. Phytoestrogens of Asparagus racemosus wild. J. Herbal Med. Toxicol., 4: 15-20.
- Mukherjee, R., F. Desai, S. Singh, T. Gajaria and P.K. Singh et al., 2010. Melatonin protects against alterations in hippocampal cholinergic system, trace metals and oxidative stress induced by gestational and lactational exposure to cadmium. EXCLI J., 9: 119-132.
Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., S. Vimal, Y. Vyas, D. Sharma and K. Sharma, 2010. Antioxidant activity of fruit pulp powder of Cassia fistula. Pharmacog. J., 2: 219-228.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bharkatiya, M., R.K. Nema and M. Bhatnagar, 2010. Formulation and evaluation of metoprolol tartrate entrapped niosomes. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 8: 2055-2062.
Direct Link | - Bharkatiya, M., R.K. Nema and M. Bhatnagar, 2010. Designing and characterization of drug free patches for transdermal application. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Drug Res., 2: 35-39.
Direct Link | - Bharkatiya, M., R.K. Nama and M. Bhatnagar, 2010. Development and characterization of transdermal patches of metoprolol tatrate. Assian J. Paharm. Clin. Res., 3: 130-134.
Direct Link | - Vyas, Y.K., K.T. Chandrashekhra, M. Bhatnagar and K. Sharma, 2009. Effect of Spilanthes calva DC. root extract, herbal and synthetic dentifrices on oral microflora using in vitro human tooth model. J. Herb. Med. Toxicol., 3: 141-148.
- Sisodia, S.S. and M. Bhatnagar, 2009. Hepatoprotective activity of Eugenia jambolana Lam. in carbon tetrachloride treated rats. Indian J. Pharmacol., 41: 23-27.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Sharma, R. and M. Bhatnagar, 2009. Human crocodile conflict problem-a case study. Flora Fauna, 15: 177-182.
- Sharma, K., V. Arora, A.C. Rana and M. Bhatnagar, 2009. Anxiolytic effect of Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy petals on elevated plus maze model of anxiety in mice. J. Herbal Med. Toxicol., 3: 41-46.
- Dhar, V. and M. Bhatnagar, 2009. Physiology and toxicity of fluoride. Indian J. Dental Res., 20: 350-355.
Direct Link | - Dhar, V. and M. Bhatnagar, 2009. Mico-leakage of two pit and fissure sealents using invasive and non invasive techniques under stereomicroscopy-An in-vitro study. JIDA, 2: 5-10.
- Dhar, V. and M. Bhatnagar, 2009. Dental caries and treatment needs of children (6-10 years) in rural Udaipur, Rajasthan. Indian J. Dental Res., 20: 256-260.
Direct Link | - Dhar, V. and M. Bhatnagar, 2009. Awareness of biomedical waste management among medical and dental health care professionals and paramedical staff. J. Dent. Res. Raj., 1: 9-12.
- Bhatnagar, M., D. Sharma and M. Salvi, 2009. Neuroprotective effects of Withania somnifera dunal.: A possible mechanism. Neurochem. Res., 34: 1975-1983.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Vyas, Y.K., M. Bhatnagar and K. Sharma, 2008. In vitro evaluation of antibacterial activity of an herbal dentifrice against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Indian J. Dental Res., 19: 26-28.
Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M. and S.D. Shukla, 2008. Unilateral degeneration in hippocampus of female rat. J. Neuroanatomy, 7: 1-5.
Direct Link | - Sharma, S., A.O. Prakash and M. Bhatnagar, 2007. Determination of LD50 of monocrotoaline through oral route in adult female cyclic rats. J. Herb. Med. Toxicol., 1: 67-70.
- Sharma, K., M. Bhatnagar and Y.K. Vyas, 2007. Antimicrobial activity of Spilanthes calva DC root extracts. Ind. Drugs, 44: 140-141.
- Sharma, K., G. Dak, A. Agrawal, M. Bhatnagar and R. Sharma, 2007. Effect of phosphate solubilizing bacteria on the germination of Cicer arietinum seeds and seedling growth. J. Herbal Med. Toxicol., 1: 61-63.
- Saxena, G., M. Singh, A. Saxena and M. Bhatnagar, 2007. Aluminium and paraquat induced neurodegeneration in rat hippocampus and neuroprotective effects of Asparagus racemosus Linn root extract. J. Heb. Med. Toxicol., 1: 33-41.
- Jain, A. and M. Bhatnagar, 2007. Melatonin-A magic molecule. Ann. Neurosci., 14: 108-114.
- Jain, A. and M. Bhatnagar, 2007. Melatonin in plants. J. Herb. Med. Toxicol., 1: 1-4.
- Bhatnagar, C., M. Bhatnagar and B.C. Regar, 2007. Fluoride-induced histopathological changes in gill, kidney and intestine of fresh water teleost, Labeo rohita. Fluoride, 40: 55-61.
- Vyas, Y.K., M. Bhatnagar and K. Sharma, 2006. Anti microbial activity of a herbal based syhnthetic dentrifices against oral microflora. J. Cell Tissue Res., 6: 639-642.
- Sissodia, S.S., Y.S. Rangadevot, R.K. Nema and M. Bhatnagar, 2006. Antiulcer activity of Eugenia jambolina LAM against indometrhacin plus pyloric ligation induced gastric ulcer in rats. Planta Indica, 2: 19-21.
- Sissodia, S.S., M. Bhatnagar and C.P. Jain, 2006. Stress induced free radical generation in rats: Antioxidant activity of Asparagus racemosus Willd. Adv. Pharm. Toxicol., 7: 89-92.
- Bhatnagar, M., P. Rao, A. Saxena, R. Bhatnagar and P. Meena et al., 2006. Biochemical changes in brain and other tissues of young adult female mice from fluoride in their drinking water. Fluoride, 39: 280-284.
Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M. and S.S. Sisodia, 2006. Antisecretory and antiulcer activity of Asparagus racemosus Willd. against indomethacin plus pyloric ligation-induced gastric ulcer in rats. J. Herbal Pharmacotherapy, 6: 13-20.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Sisodia, S.S., Y.S. Tanwar and M. Bhatnagar, 2005. Gastric antiulcer activity of rutin and quercetin. Indian Pharm., 4: 89-91.
- Bhatnagar, M., S.S. Sissodia and R. Bhatnagar, 2005. Anti secretory and anti ulcer effects of Asparagus racemosus and Withania somnifera in rat models. Ann. New York Acad. Sci., 1056: 261-278.
- Bhatnagar, M., C.P. Jain and S.S. Sisodia, 2005. Anti-ulcer activity of Withania somnifera in stress plus pyloric ligation induced gastric ulcer in rats. J. Cell. Tissue Res., 5: 287-292.
Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M. and S.D. Shukla, 2005. Neurodegeneration in hippocampus and its phytoremadation. J. Herbal Pharmacotherapy, 5: 21-29.
- Bhatnagar, M., R. Bhatnagar and A. Saxena, 2004. Paraquet induced selection neurodegeneration in hippocampus of female mice. J. Cell. Tissue Res., 4: 227-230.
- Bhatnagar, M., P. Rao, C. Bhatnagar and R. Bhatnagar, 2003. Trace metal concentrations in various tissues following fluoride administration. Ind. J. Exp. Biol., 41: 652-654.
- Sharma, K., S.D. Shukla, P. Mehta and M. Bhatnagar, 2002. Fungistatic activity of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. f nut extract. Ind. J. Exp. Biol., 40: 314-318.
- Bhatnagar, M., P. Rao, S. Shukla and S. Jain, 2002. Neurotoxicity of fluoride: Evidence of neurodegeneration in hippocampus of female mice. Ind. J. Exp. Biol., 40: 546-554.
- Jain, S., S.D. Shukla, K. Sharma and M. Bhatnagar, 2001. Neuroprotective effects of Withania somnifera Dunn. in Hippocampal subâ€regions of female albino rat. Phytotherapy Res., 15: 544-548.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., 2001. Distribution of somatostatin (SS) immunoreactivity using specific rabbit antibodies in preoptic-anterior hypothalamus (PO-AH) of female rat brain. Brain Res., 900: 295-305.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Shukla, S.D., S. Jain, K. Sharma and M. Bhatnagar, 2000. Stress induced neuron degeneration and protective effects of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. and Withania somnifera Dunn. in hippocampus of albino rats: An ultrastructural study. Ind. J. Exp. Biol., 38: 2194-3004.
- Shukla, S.D., S. Jain, K. Sharma and M. Bhatnagar, 2000. Neuroprotective effects of Semecarpus anacardium Linn against stress induced neurodegeneration in hippocampal sub regions of female rat brain. Ann. Neurosci., 7: 41-49.
- Shukla, S.D., S. Jain, K. Sharma and M. Bhatnagar, 2000. Effects of Semecarpus anacardium Linn on neuron cell bodies in hippocampal sub regions of the stressed female rats. Indian Drugs-Bombay, 37: 379-382.
- Ruchi, G., M.C. Sharma and B. Maheep, 2000. Effect of dipaniya Mahakashya on lipid profile of cholesterol fed rabbit. J. Res. Ayurveda Siddha, 21: 57-62.
- Kanika, S., B. Maheep, B. Chhaya and M. Pooja, 2000. Study of physico-chemical properties of dairy effluent. J. Phytol. Res., 13: 101-102.
- Hansson, A.C., A. Cintra, N. Belluardo, W. Sommer and M. Bhatnagar et al., 2000. Glucoâ€and mineralocorticoid receptorâ€mediated regulation of neurotrophic factor gene expression in the dorsal hippocampus and the neocortex of the rat. Eur. J. Neurosci., 12: 2918-2934.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., S.D. Shukla, S. Jain and A. Mundra, 2000. Cytoprotective effectsof Shankhpushpi (Evolvous alsenoids ) on stress induced cell loss in hippocampal sub layers of female mice. Indian Drugs, 37: 280-285.
- Bhatnagar, M., 1999. Sematostatin (SRIF) like immunoreactivity in Median Eminence (ME) of female rat brain: Evidence of compartmentalization in ME. Indian J. Physiol. Pharmacol., 43: 355-360.
Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., 1999. Acute and transient effects of stress on immunoreactive somatostatin cell bodies and fibers in the preoptic-anterior hypothalamus and median eminence of female rats. J. Biosci., 24: 171-176.
- Bhatnagar, J., H.B. Tewari, M. Bhatnagar and G.E. Austin, 1999. Comparison of carcinoembryonic antigen in tissue and serum with grade and stage of colon cancer. Anticancer Res., 19: 2181-2187.
Direct Link | - Sansi, R.K., S. Jain, S.D. Shukla, M. Bhatnagar and A. Bhatnagar, 1998. Studies on effects of immobilization stress on open field behaviour in male and female rats. Ind. J. Applied. Pure Biol., 13: 169-172.
- Sansi, R.K., S. Jain, S.D. Shukla, M. Bhatnagar and A. Bhatnagar, 1998. Studies on effects of immobilization stress on open field behaviour in male and female rats. Ind. J. Applied Pure Biol., 13: 169-172.
- Jain, S., S.D. Shukla, K. Sharma and M. Bhatnagar, 1998. Phytoantioxidants: Therapeutic implications of antioxidants in neurodegenerative changes in brain. Indian J. Gerontol., 12: 60-69.
- Bhatnagar, M., A.K. Khare, R. Bhatnagar, A. Saxena and A. Bapna, 1998. Hematological studies in active and remission phases of Psoriasis. Ind. J. Hematol. Blood Trans., 16: 27-30.
- Sharma, K., M. Bhatnagar and C. Bhatnagar, 1997. Preventive action of the Aloe vera extract on wood destruction by termites. Ind. J. Applied Pure Biol., 12: 105-106.
- Bhatnagari, M., A. Cintra, G. Chadi, J. Lindberg and M. Oitzl et al., 1997. Neurochemical changes in the hippocampus of the brown Norway rat during aging. Neurobiol. Aging, 18: 319-327.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., C. Bhatnagar, S. Somani, S. Rathore and A. Saxena, 1997. Somatostatin (SRIF) like immunoreactivity in neurons of the preoptic anterior hypothalamus (PO-AH) and median eminence (ME) of the female rat brain. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. India Sect. B, 67: 181-188.
- Fuxe, K., R. Diaz, A. Cintra, M. Bhatnagar, J.A. Gustaffsson and L.F. Agnati, 1996. On the role of the glucocorticoid receptors in brain plasticity. Cell Molec. Neurobiol., 16: 239-257.
- Bhatnagar, M., 1996. Somatostatin( SRIF) like immunoreactivity in neuron cell bodies and their processes in tuberoinfundibular system (TI) of the female rat brain. Proc. Zool. Soc. Calcutta, 49: 21-28.
- Williams, H.K., D.R. Springall, M. Bhatnagar and J.M. Polak, 1995. Immunocytochemical detection of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) in paraffinâ€embedded tissues as a possible prognostic indicator for oral lesions. J. Oral Pathol. Med., 24: 322-328.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., A. Cintra, B. Tinner, L.F. Agnati, N. Kerezoudis, L. Edwall and K. Fuxe, 1995. Neurotensin-like immunoreactivity in odontoblasts and their processes in rat maxillary molar teeth and the effect of pulpotomy. Regulatory Peptides, 58: 141-147.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M. and A. Saxena, 1995. Do glucocorticoids and brain functions affect mammmalian ageing. Ind. J. Gereontol., 9: 7-21.
- Bhatnagar, M. and A. Saxena, 1995. Do glucocorticoids and brain functions affect mammalian ageing. J. Gereontol., 9: 7-21.
- Cintra, A., M. Bhatnagar, G.A. Chadi, B. Tinner and J. Lindberg et al., 1994. Glial and neuronal glucocorticoid receptor immunoreactive cell populations in developing, adult and aging brain. Ann. New York Acad. Sci., 746: 42-61.
- Bhatnagar, M., A. Bapna and A.K. Khare, 1994. Serum Proteins, trace metals and phosphatases in Psoriasis. Ind. J. Dermatol. Venerol. Leprol, 60: 18-21.
- Bhatnagar, C., M. Bhatnagar and H.B. Tewari, 1994. Neuron cell bodies and their processes in the thalamic and hypothalamic regions of the teleost brain reveals phosphatase activit. Biosci. Res. Bull., 10: 49-53.
- Bhatnagar, M. and H.B. Tewari, 1993. Postnatal histochemical and isoenzymatic patterns of the acetylcholinesterase in the brainstem of rat. Bionature, 13: 29-32.
- Bhatnagar, M. and C. Bhatnagar, 1991. A comparative histoenzymological and neuroanatomical study of thalamic and hypothalamic nuclei of Labeo gonius. J. Fresh Water Biol., 2: 293-297.
- Bhatnagar, M., V.N. Pandey and H.B. Tewari, 1989. Effects of acute amphetamine treatment on the butyrylcholinesterase activity in adrenal glands of mice. Arch. Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie, 302: 68-73.
Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., S. Bhardwaj, S. Surendran and R. Bhatnagar, 1989. Na-K adenosine tri phosphatase distribution in the telencephalon and diencephalon during neonatal maturation. Ind. J. Phys Allied Sci., 43: 9-13.
- Bhatnagar, M., 1989. Postnatal changes in acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase in the selected brain areas of the developing rat brain. Bull. Pure Applied Sci., 8: 11-26.
- Bhatnagar, M., 1989. Motor and Sensory centers in the rhombencephalon and diencephalon of the neonatal rat brain. J. Sci. Res., 1: 21-26.
- Bhatnagar, M. and C. Bhatnagar, 1989. Effects of water pollutents on the brain development in fishes. A report on Labeo gonius. J. Environ. Biol., 10: 101-104.
- Springall, D.R., M. Bhatnagar, J. Wharton, Q. Hamid and S. Gulbenkian et al., 1988. Expression of the atrial natriuretic peptide gene in the cardiac muscle of rat extrapulmonary and intrapulmonary veins. Thorax, 43: 44-52.
- Pandey, V.N., M. Bhatnagar, C. Bhatnagar and H.B. Tewari, 1988. Histoenzymological study of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase in the thalamic and hypothalamic nuclei of barbiturated treated mice. Ind. J. Phys. Alld. Sci., 42: 84-90.
- Bhatnagar, M., D.R. Springall, M.A. Ghatei, P.W.J. Burnet and Q. Hamid et al., 1988. Localisation of mRNA and co-expression and molecular forms of GRP gene products in endocrine cells of fetal human lung. Histochem. Cell Biol., 90: 299-307.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Bhatnagar, M., 1988. Ontogeny of enzyme acetylcholinesterase in the neonatal rat brain III. Fore brain (Telencephalon and Diencephalon). Pak. J. Zool., 20: 239-348.
- Bhatnagar, M. and C. Bhatnagar, 1988. Maternal caffiene ingestion and postnatal modulation of brain and behaviour in animal models. Ind. J. Phys. Alld. Sci., 42: 130-136.
- Bhatnagar, M., 1986. Ontogeny of butyrylcholinesterase activity in the capillaries of the rat brain. Pak. J. Zool., 18: 215-221.
- Bhatnagar, M. and H.B. Tewari, 1984. On the distributive patterns of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase amongst the constituents of the developing brain stem of the rat. Cell. Mol. Biol., 31: 445-453.
Direct Link | - Tewari, H.B. and M. Bhatnagar, 1980. Histochemical mapping of acetylcholinesterase in the spinal cord and medulla oblongata of bat (Microchiroptera). Cell. Mol. Biol. Including Cyto-Enzymol., 26: 353-371.
- Bhatnagar, M. and H.B. Tewari, 1980. Histochemical mapping of butyrylcholinesterase in the brain stem of bat (Microchiroptera). Cell. Mol. Biol. Including Cyto-Enzymol., 26: 373-388.
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