Dr MYTHRI RAJESWARA BABU
MSc, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
MSc, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | Mitochondrial Complex I Inhibition in Parkinson's Disease: How Can Curcumin Protect Mitochondria? | Antioxidants & Redox Signaling / 9 / / 399 - 408 | 1557-7716 | 02-Apr-2007 |
| 2 | Integrating glutathione metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction with implications for Parkinson?s disease: A dynamic model | Neuroscience / / / 917 - 930 | 1873-7544 | 23-Nov-2007 |
| 3 | Curcumin treatment alleviates the effects of glutathione depletion in vitro and in vivo: Therapeutic implications for Parkinson?s Disease explained via in silico studies | Free Radical Biology and Medicine / 44 / 5 / 907 - 917 | 1873-4596 | 01-Mar-2008 |
| 4 | Biochemical analysis of protein stability in human brain collected at different post-mortem intervals | Indian Journal of Medical Research / 129 / 2 / 189 - 199 | 0975-9174 | 01-Jan-2009 |
| 5 | Muscarinic receptor 1 agonist activity of novel N-aryl carboxamide substituted 3-morpholinoarecoline derivatives in Alzheimer's presenile dementia models | Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry / 17 / 15 / 5526 - 5534 | 1464-3391 | 01-Aug-2009 |
| 6 | Bioconjugates of curcumin display improved protection against glutathione depletion mediated oxidative stress in a dopaminergic neuronal cell line: Implications for Parkinson?s disease | Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry / 18 / 7 / 2631 - 2638 | 1464-3391 | 01-Apr-2010 |
| 7 | Glutamoyldiester of the dietary polyphenol curcumin offers improved protection against peroxynitrite-mediated nitrosative stress and damage of brain mitochondria in vitro: implications for Parkinson's disease | Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry / 347 / / 135 - 143 | 1573-4919 | 23-Oct-2010 |
| 8 | Chronic dietary supplementation with turmeric protects against 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-mediated neurotoxicity in vivo: implications for Parkinson?s disease | British Journal of Nutrition / 106 / 1 / 63 - 72 | 1475-2662 | 08-Apr-2011 |
| 9 | Evaluation of Markers of Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Function and Astrocytic Proliferation in the Striatum and Frontal Cortex of Parkinson's Disease Brains | Neurochemical Research / 36 / 8 / 1452 - 1463 | 1573-6903 | 12-Apr-2011 |
| 10 | Increased Oxidative Damage and Decreased Antioxidant Function in Aging Human Substantia Nigra Compared to Striatum: Implications for Parkinson's Disease | Neurochemical Research / 37 / 2 / 358 - 369 | 1573-6903 | 05-Oct-2011 |
| 11 | Bacopa monnieri extract offsets rotenone-induced cytotoxicity in dopaminergic cells and oxidative impairments in mice brain | Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology / 32 / 3 / 455 - 465 | 1573-6830 | 10-Dec-2011 |
| 12 | Curcumin: a potential neuroprotective agent in Parkinson?s disease.? Current Pharmaceutical Design | current pharmaceutical design / 18 / 1 / 91 - 99 | 1381-6128, 1873-4286 | 01-Apr-2012 |
| 13 | Therapeutic potential of natural products in Parkinson?s Disease | Recent patents on Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Drug Discovery / 6 / 3 / 181 - 200 | 1872-2148, 2212-3334 | 01-Dec-2012 |
| 14 | Mitochondrial alterations and oxidative stress in an acute transient mouse model of muscle degeneration: implications for muscular dystrophy and related muscle pathologies | Journal of Biological Chemistry / 289 / 1 / 485 - 509 | 1083-351X | 01-Jan-2014 |
| 15 | Bioavailability of dietary polyphenols: Factors contributing to their clinical application in CNS diseases | Neurochem Int / 89 / / 198 - 208 | 1872-9754 | 01-Oct-2015 |
| 16 | Manganese- and 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium-induced neurotoxicity display differences in morphological, electrophysiological and genome-wide alterations: implications for idiopathic Parkinson?s disease | Journal of Neurochemistry / 143 / 3 / 334 - 358 | 1471-4159 | 12-Aug-2017 |
| 17 | High-affinity binding of celastrol to monomeric α-synuclein mitigates in vitro aggregation | Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics / / / - | 0739-1102 | 05-Jan-2023 |
| 18 | Editorial: Oxidative stress and neuroinflammatory responses associated with metal toxicity in brain disorders | Frontiers in Neurology / 14 / / - | 1664-2295 | 26-Sep-2023 |
| 19 | Biopolymers as promising vehicles for drug delivery to the brain | Drug Metabolism Reviews / / / - | 0360-2532, 1097-9883 | 03-Nov-2023 |
| 20 | Enhanced levels of fractalkine and HSP60 in cerebrospinal fluid of sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients | International Journal of Neuroscience / / / 1 - 11 | 0020-7454 | 29-Apr-2024 |
| 21 | Executive Function Decline and Its Association With TNF-α in the Later Stages of Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID | Journal of Neuroscience Research / 103 / 6 / - | 0360-4012 | 08-Jun-2025 |
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
| Sl.No. | Title | Author Names(s) | ISBN No. | Month Year |
| 1 | Ayurvedic Herbal preparations in Neurological disorders | MYTHRI RAJESWARA BABU,MURALI MURALIDHARA, PADMANABHAN S. RAJINI | 978-0-443-19084-1 | / |
| 2 | Bioactive Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements in Neurological and Brain Disease | MYTHRI RAJESWARA BABU,APURVA KUMAR JOSHI, MUCHUKUNTE MUKUNDA SRINIVAS BHARATH, RONALD ROSS WATSON, VICTOR R. PREEDY | 9780124114623 | / |
| 3 | Curcumin for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders CURCUMIN FOR NEUROLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS Neurochemical and Pharmacological Properties | MYTHRI RAJESWARA BABU,AKHLAQ A. FAROOQUI, M.M. SRINIVAS BHARATH, TAHIRA FAROOQUI | 9780128154618 | / |
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
| Sl.No. | Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium | Type of Program | Title of the Article | Role | Venue/Place | Date |
| 1 | IABSCON-2023 | CONFERENCES | Celastrol mitigates in vitro aggregation of monomeric α-Synuclein by high affinity binding to pre-NAC region | PRESENTER) | NIMHANSBangalore | 03/03/2023 |
| 2 | XXX Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Neuroscience and International Symposium. Translational Neurosciences "Unravelling the mysteries of the brain in health and diseases" | CONFERENCES | Evaluation of oxidative / nitrosative stress markers in non-SN regions of post-mortem Parkinson?s Disease Brain: Neuroprotection by natural antioxidant | PRESENTER) | Indian Academy of NeurosciencesAmritsar | 27/10/2012 |
| 3 | 22nd Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Neurochemistry | CONFERENCES | Curcumin Protects Against Oxidative And Nitrosative Stress In In Vitro And In Vivo Models Of Parkinson?S Disease | PRESENTER) | NIMHANSBusan, South Korea | 23/08/2009 |
| 4 | Advances and innovations in biotechnology | CONFERENCES | A morphological, electrophysiological and genome-wide analysis of manganese and 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+) induced neurotoxicity in dopaminergic neurons with implications for Parkinson?s disease | PRESENTER) | Dayananda Sagar University | 15/11/2018 |
| 5 | Neuroscience 2011 | CONFERENCES | Curcumin and its bioconjugates provide neuroprotection in oxidative and nitrosative stress pathways in in vitro and in vivo models of Parkinson?s Disease | PRESENTER) | NIMHANSWashington DC, USA | 12/11/2011 |
| 6 | International Symposium on Advances in Neurosciences and Silver Jubilee Conference of Indian Academy of Neuroscience | CONFERENCES | Neuroprotective effect of curcumin against oxidative and nitrosative stress with implications to Parkinson?s Disease | PRESENTER) | NIMHANSVaranasi | 22/11/2007 |
| 7 | Brain and Behaviour Conference | CONFERENCES | ) | Bangalore | 14/12/2023 | |
| 8 | Brain and Behaviour Conference | CONFERENCES | MODERATOR) | Bangalore | 14/12/2023 | |
| 9 | 2nd National Women's Science Congress | CONFERENCES | Peroxynitrite mediated nitrosative stress in in vitro and in vivo models of Parkinson?s disease: Neuroprotection by curcumin | PRESENTER) | NIMHANSMysore | 07/11/2009 |
| 10 | NIMHANS Alumni Conference | CONFERENCES | PARTICIPANT) | NIMHANSBangalore | 13/07/2024 | |
| 11 | NIMHANS Alumni Conference - Pre-Conference Basic Science meeting | CONFERENCES | PANELIST) | NIMHANSBangalore | 12/07/2024 | |
| 12 | XLII Annual meeting of Indian Academy of Neurosciences and International Conference on advances in mechanisms and approaches to Neurotherapeutics | CONFERENCES | PARTICIPANT) | NIMHANSBangalore | 11/11/2024 | |
| 13 | International conference on transdisciplinary research in Life Sciences | CONFERENCES | Celastrol binds to the pre-NAC region of α-Synuclein and mitigates aggregation in vitro | PRESENTER) | Kristhu Jayanti College, AutonomousBangalore | 06/03/2025 |
| 14 | 6th International conference on counselling and Psychotherapy (ICCP 2026) | 6th International conference on counselling and Psychotherapy (ICCP 2026) | COLLABORATION_WITH_UG_PG_STUDENTS) | MONTFORT COLLEGEBangalore | 07/01/2026 | |
| 15 | Behavioural Confluence | CONFERENCES | Behavioural Confluence | CHAIR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bangalore | 12/02/2026 |
| 16 | Behavioural Confluence - Research Exchange | CONFERENCES | Behavioural Confluence - Research Exchange | CHAIR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bangalore | 12/02/2026 |
| 17 | Behaviour Confluence 2026 | CONFERENCES | Behaviour Confluence 2026 | PARTICIPANT) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bangalore | 12/02/2026 |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | From Campus to Career: Exploring Your Options Ahead | Orientation Programme for the First Degree students | 22/07/2025 | Vijaya College, Jayanagar, Bangalore |
| 2 | Herbal Therapies in Brain Health and Wellness - Talk on Indian Knowledge Systems | Invited Talk | 28/02/2026 | CHRIST (Deemed to be University) |
Research Project
| Sl.No. | Name of the Research Project | Investigator(s) | Sponsors | Internal/External |
| 1 | Neuroprotective effect of lemon peel extract in hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress: Implication on neuron function | MYTHRI RAJESWARA BABU | Internal |
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
| Sl.No. | Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme | Name of Organiser | Level | Role | Date |
| 1 | NeuroBlueprint: BRAIN STRUCTURE & IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY TECHNIQUE | Christ University, | Regional | Organiser & Presenter | 05/12/2025 |
| 2 | Exploring Research Methodologies in Health: A Focus on Behavioural Sciences | Christ University, | National | Organiser & Participant | 13/10/2025 |
| 3 | The neuropsychology of decision making | coursera, University of Cambridge | International | Participant | 22/09/2025 |
| 4 | Mastering Innovative Online Course Development | Center for digital learning - Bangalore Yashwanthapur campus, | Institutional | Participant | 05/05/2025 |
| 5 | Introduction to Biology of Cancer | coursera, Johns Hopkins University | International | Participant | 04/05/2025 |
| 6 | An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing | Copenhagen Business School, Coursera | International | Participant | 01/05/2025 |
| 7 | Introduction to systematic review and meta analysis | coursera, Johns Hopkins University | International | Participant | 26/04/2025 |
| 8 | Learner centered androgogy. E-content development & microcredentials | Christ University-School of Psychological Sciences, | Organiser & Presenter | 24/03/2025 | |
| 9 | Learner centered androgogy. E-content development & microcredentials | Christ University-School of Psychological Sciences, | Participant | 24/03/2025 | |
| 10 | Neurominds: Approaches to Brain Chemistry and Anatomy | Christ University, | Regional | Organiser & Presenter | 27/02/2025 |
| 11 | Nurturing Excellence, Enriching Lives, Transforming Futures | Christ University, | Institutional | Participant | 12/02/2025 |
| 12 | Advanced Neurobiology I | coursera, Peking University | International | Participant | 20/09/2024 |
| 13 | Qualitative Research Method | Christ University, | National | Participant | 28/01/2023 |
| 14 | Orientation Program | Christ University, | Participant | 11/10/2022 | |
| 15 | Induction Program | Christ University, | Institutional | Participant | 15/09/2022 |
Awards/Achievements/Others
| Sl.No. | Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others | Description | Organisation | Month/ Year |
| 1 | Best oral presentation award | Awarded at the ?National Conference on Advances & Innovations in Biotechnology? jointly organized by the School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University and Department of Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, in association with the ?Society of Biotechnologists (India), held at Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Bengaluru, on 15th& 16th November 2018 | Society of Biotechnologists (India) | 16 November 2018 |
| 2 | Best oral presentation award | Best oral presentation by Women's Science Congress, meeting held at Mysore | Women's Science Congress, SVAK | 09 November 2009 |
| 3 | Letter of Appreciation | Conducted 3 days workshop for BSc Psychology - Honors | Christ Universty Celhi NCR campus | 02 April 2025 |
| 4 | Certificate of Publication | Authoring a book chapter | IGI global Scientific Publishing | 24 March 2025 |
| 5 | Reviewer certificate | Certificate of recognition as reviewer for "Current Pharmaceutical Design" | Bentham Science | 14 April 2025 |
| 6 | Reviewer certificate | In recognition of eminent contribution as a reviewer | Bentham Science | 21 September 2023 |
Consultancy
| Sl.No. | Faculties | Theme of Consultancy | Type |
| 1 | SAGAYARAJ KANAGARAJ,,ANUPAMA S,ARATHI VENKATESH,ASHWINI GOVINDA,ATHULLYA S NAIR,BHUVANA MANOHARI N,JAGADESH CHANDER R,MYTHRI RAJESWARA BABU,RICHA ABRAHAM | 2-day Immersion Program - SAGAYARAJ KANAGARAJ | MOU_BASED |
| 2 | JAGADESH CHANDER R,,ANUPAMA S,ARATHI VENKATESH,ASHWINI GOVINDA,ATHULLYA S NAIR,BHUVANA MANOHARI N,MYTHRI RAJESWARA BABU,RICHA ABRAHAM ,SAGAYARAJ KANAGARAJ | 2 DAY IMMERSION PROGRAM - NILGIRI COLLEGE | MOU_BASED |