Bela Peethambaran
Associate Professor of Biology
Biological Sciences
University of the Sciences
United States of America
Biography
Our research integrates several disciplines such as molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology and pharmacognosy to investigate the different genes that regulate biosynthesis of natural products in plants. We are also isolating, identifying novel natural products and investigating its application as anti-microbial. Several compounds isolated from novel herbs are also being studied for its potential use as alternative/complementary medicine in cancer prophylaxis.
Research Interest
"My laboratory is using molecular biology, genetic, biomechanical and physiological tools to engineer plants as a resource for antioxidants and bioactive compounds such as phenolics and flavanols. studying effects of plant polyphenols on cancer cells. investigating if plant secondary metabolites could be used as natural pesticides. study plants that have anti-acne and ant-aging characteristics."
Publications
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Balsamo R, Boak M, Nagle K, Peethambaran B, Layton B. Leaf biomechanical properties in Arabidopsis thaliana polysaccharide mutants affect drought survival. Journal of biomechanics. 2015 Nov 26;48(15):4124-9.
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Brar J, Jiang J, Oubarri A, Ranieri P, Fridman AA, Fridman G, Miller V, Peethambaran B. Non-thermal Plasma Treatment of Flowing Water: A Solution to Reduce Water Usage and Soil Treatment Cost without Compromising Yield. Plasma Medicine. 2016;6(3-4).
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Shah RM, Patel T, Tettamanzi CM, Rajan J, Shah M, Peethambaran B. Isolation of a novel piperidide from Achillea Moonshine using bioactivity guided fractionation for the treatment of acne. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 2016 Aug 10;10(30):495-504.
