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Dr. Sarmistha Saha

Dr. Sarmistha Saha

  • Assistant Professor
    Institute of Applied Sciences & Humanities
  • Department

    Department of Biotechnology
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  • Qualifications

    • Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Department of Zoology, Gujarat University with 9.0/10.0 grade points.
    • M.Sc. in Biomedical Technology, Department of Zoology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad with 63%
    • B.Sc. in Zoology (Honors) from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University with 65%
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Research Publications (Published)

  • 1 Sarmistha Saha & A Mishra. Protein-directed synthesis of ZIF-8 functionalized with a polymer as core–shell drug coatings with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Biomaterials Science 2022 DOI 10.1039/D2BM01295B
  • 2 Sarmistha Saha & A Mishra. Rutin-loaded polymeric nanorods alleviate nephrolithiasis by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress in vivo and in vitro. Food & Function 2022;13(6):3632-3648
  • 3 Sarmistha Saha, D Prajapati, P Ratrey & A Mishra. Co-delivery nanosystem of Epigallocatechin Gallate and Rutin for anticancer and antibacterial activities. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 2022;70:103191
  • 4 Sarmistha Saha, P Ratrey & A Mishra. Association of Lasioglossin-III antimicrobial peptide with model lipid bilayers. Biophysics 2022;67:188-199.
  • 5 R Rodrigo, C Retamal, D Schupper, D Vergara-Hernández, Sarmistha Saha, E Profumo, B Buttari, L Saso. Antioxidant Cardioprotection against Reperfusion Injury: Potential Therapeutic Roles of Resveratrol and Quercetin. Molecules 2022;27(8):2564.
  • 6 Sarmistha Saha, B Buttari, E Profumo, P Tucci and L Saso. A perspective on Nrf2 signaling pathway for neuroinflammation: A potential therapeutic target in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience 2022;15:787258.
  • 7 BI Ucar, G Ucar, Sarmistha Saha, B Buttari, E Profumo, L Saso. Pharmacological Protection against Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Regulating the Nrf2-Keap1-ARE Signaling Pathway. Antioxidants. 2021;10(6):823.
  • 8 M C Egbujor, Sarmistha Saha, B Buttari, E Profumo, L Saso. Activation of Nrf2 signaling pathway by natural and synthetic chalcones: A therapeutic road map for oxidative stress. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology 2021;14(4):465-480.
  • 9 Sarmistha Saha, B Buttari, E Panieri, E Profumo, & L Saso. An Overview of Nrf2 signaling pathway and its role in inflammation. Molecules 2020;25(22): 5474.
  • 10 Sarmistha Saha, E Profumo, A R Togna, R Rigano, L Saso & B Buttari. Lupeol counteracts the proinflammatory signalling triggered in macrophages by 7-Keto-Cholesterol: New perspectives in the therapy of atherosclerosis. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2020; 1232816.
  • 11 Sarmistha Saha & A Mishra. A facile preparation of rutin nanoparticles and its effects on controlled growth and morphology of calcium oxalate crystals. Journal of Crystal Growth 2020; 540: 125635
  • 12 Sarmistha Saha, J Kundu, R J Verma & P K Chowdhury. Albumin coated polymer nanoparticles loaded with plant extract derived quercetin for modulation of inflammation. Materialia 2020; 9: 100605.
  • 13 Sarmistha Saha, E Panieri, S Suzen & L Saso. The interaction of Flavonols with membrane components: Potential effect on antioxidant activity. The Journal of Membrane Biology 2020; 253(1): 57-71.
  • 14 Sarmistha Saha & R J Verma. Molecular interactions of active constituents of essential oils in zwitterionic lipid bilayers. Chemistry and Physics of Lipids 2018; 213:76-87.
  • 15 Sarmistha Saha & R J Verma. Antioxidant activity of polyphenolic extract of Terminalia chebula Retzius fruits. Journal of Taibah University for Science 2016; 10(6): 805-812.
  • 16 Sarmistha Saha & R J Verma. In vitro and in silico study of Piper nigrum on cyclooxygenase-2, inducible nitric oxide synthase and antioxidant enzymes. Journal of Herbal Medicine 2015; 5: 86-98.
  • 17 Sarmistha Saha & R J Verma. Evaluation of hydro-alcoholic extract of Dolichos biflorus seeds on inhibition of calcium oxalate crystallization. Journal of Herbal Medicine 2015; 5(1): 41-47.
  • 18 Sarmistha Saha & R J Verma. Antinephrolithiatic and antioxidative efficacy of Dolichos biflorus seeds in a lithiasic rat model. Pharmaceutical Biology 2015; 53(1): 16-30.
  • 19 Sarmistha Saha, G Goswami & A Pandrangi. Isolation and prevention of calcium oxalate-induced apoptotic death and oxidative stress in MDCK cells by Diosgenin, isolated and characterized from Solanum xanthocarpum. Chemico- Biological Interactions 2014; 224: 51-57.
  • 20 Sarmistha Saha, P S Shrivastav & R J Verma. Antioxidative mechanism involved in the preventive efficacy of Bergenia ciliata rhizomes against experimental nephrolithiasis in rats. Pharmaceutical Biology 2014; 52(6): 712-722.
  • 21 Sarmistha Saha & R J Verma. Inhibitory potential of traditional herbs on α- Amylase activity. Pharmaceutical Biology 2012; 50(3): 326-331.

Conference Abstracts

  • 1 S Saha and A Mishra. "Amphiphilic polymer coated nanoparticles: a promising platform to deliver drugs" at Frontier Problems in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology held at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, India (14-15 February 2020).
  • 2 S Saha and A Mishra. "Self-assembled polymer encapsulated drug nanostructures for fine-tuning the stability and controlled drug release" at The 16th Pacific Polymer Conference held at Singapore (8-12 December 2019).
  • 3 S Saha, J Kundu, R J Verma and P K Chowdhury. "An efficient Smart Polymer encapsulated drug nanostructure for fine-tuning the stability and controlled drug release" at IUPAC 47th World Chemistry Congress held at Paris, France (7-12 July 2019).
  • 4 S Saha and A Mishra. "A facile preparation method of drug nanostructures for switching of inorganic crystal growth" at International Conference on Advance Materials ICAM-2019 held at New Delhi, India (6-7 March 2019).
  • 5 S Saha and R J Verma. "Antinephrolithiatic peptide protects against calcium oxalate crystals by modulating NLRP3-mediated IL-1β secretion" at FIMSA 2018 held at Bangkok, Thailand (10-13 November 2018).
  • 6 S Saha, P S Shrivastav and R J Verma. "Cellular and molecular mechanism of pathological nephrolithiatic inhibition" at 9th International Conference on Researches in Science and Technology (ICRST) held at Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (29-30 December 2016)
  • 7 S Saha and R J Verma. "Antiurolithic effect of phytochemicals: An explanation of the underlying mechanisms" at World Bio Summit & Expo held at Dubai, UAE (02-04 November, 2015).
  • 8 S Saha and R J Verma. "Insight into anti-nephrolithiatic potential of phytochemicals" at National Conference on "Bioengineering and Biotechnology: An Industrial Perspective" held at Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India (16-17 October 2014).
  • 9 S Saha and R J Verma. "Prophylactic effect of a traditional herb in the management of calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis" at National Seminar on "Challenges, opportunities and innovations in Pharmaceutical Sciences" held at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Gujarat, India (13 February 2014).

Work Experience

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (2018- 2022).
  • Research Associate, Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (2015-2017).