Credentials

Head, Infectious Diseases & Immunology Division

Head, Publication & Information Division

Positions & Posts Held

Publication: 110; Total Citation: 3805; h-index: 35; Book Chapter: 19; Book Review: 01; Patents: 3 nos.; Gene Bank: 5; Invited lecture: 146; Ph.D. awarded: 15; Registered: 7; Post-doctoral scholar: 10; M.Sc./ MDS dissertation awarded: 36 

Fellowships

1. Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC Exam, 1987
2. Junior & Senior Research Fellowship from CSIR, India (1988-1993)
3. Research Associateship in MBL, Woods Hole, USA, summer 1995 and 1996

Academic Qualifications               

Honours & Awards

A. Awards and Recognitions:

1. Felicitation on Teacher’s Day by Lions Club of Calcutta North East, 2022 for Outstanding contribution in Biomedical Research.
2. Prof. Sahail Ahmed Award by Indian Association of Biomedical Science, Lucknow, 2017 for Outstanding contribution in Biomedical Sciences.
3. Bharat Gaurav Award by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi, 2017 for Meritorious services, outstanding performances and remarkable role in the society.
4. Team (Ajo Chhand) member in Palo-Alto longevity award finalist, California, 2015 for Better life longevity using nested rhythm and role of proteases thereon.
5. Biographical sketch in Who’s Who in the World 2009 to 2015 Edition, USA.
6. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship (Medicinal Biology) at Emory University, USA, from August’ 2013 to April’ 2014 to do research work on the role of alveolar epithelia matrix metalloproteases in acute lung injury.
7. Prof. A.N. Bhaduri Memorial Lecture Award by Society of Biological Chemist, India, 2009 for Outstanding contribution in Biological Chemistry and Allied Sciences.
8. Kshanika Oration Award by ICMR, Govt. of India, 2008 for Matrix metalloproreases in the causation of inflammation in gut and uterus.
9. National Bioscience Award by the DBT, Govt. of India, 2007 for demonstration of upregulation of matrix metalloprotease 9 during inflammation.
10. National Science Day Award by The Science Association of Bengal, Kolkata, 2006 for understanding the mechanism of action of curcumin in arresting gastric ulcers.

B. Membership and Fellowships of National & International Academies and Professional Societies:

1. Member of American Association for Advancement of Science, USA, 1999 and since 2012 onwards till date.
2. Elected Fellow of Indian National Academy of Science, 2012.
3. Elected Fellow of West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology, West Bengal, India, 2010.
4. Member of Guha Research Conference, India, 2010.
5. Life member of SBC, SFRR, ISCB, BRSI and Indian Science Congress, India.

C. Professional Recognition:

1. Examiner of M.Sc. Biochemistry, Calcutta, Burdwan and Kalyani University since 2005.
2. Adjunct faculty of M.Sc. Environmental Science, Calcutta University and NIPER-Kolkata.
3. Teaching advance level Ph.D. course of AcSIR at CSIR-IICB, Kolkata.
4. Invited reviewer of J. Cell Physiol.; GUT; FRBM, USA; PloS ONE; Scan J. Gastro; J Biol. Chem.; Free Radical Biol. and Med. Ethnopharmacology; Food and Nutr Sci; European J of Pharmacol. and Supervisor of several research projects of CSIR, DBT and DST.
5. Editorial member of Journal of Pharmaceutical Biomedical Science; Molecular Biology Reports.
6. Ph.D. thesis examiner of IIT-Madras, Nizam Institute and Manipal University, Viswa Bharati University, Kalyani University, Bharti Darsan University, JNU, New Delhi, NIPER-Kolkata.
7. Invited talk in IDARS/APSAAR at Sydney, Australia, 2015.
8. Invited talk in National Institute of Material Science, Tsukuba, Japan, 2015.
9. Invited talk at Gordon Research Conference on Pineal Cell Biology, Galveston, USA, 2014.
10. Invited talk in SFRR-Europe at Istanbul in 2009 and Havana Redox at Havana, Cuba in 2011.
11. Conferee in Gordon Research Conference on Pineal Cell Biology, Italy, Europe, 2008.

Grants & Supports

Patents & Publications

Patents : 3 No.s

1. Title: 3-Indolyl furanoids as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase-9 for prevention of gastric ulcer and other inflammatory diseases. Authors: Parasuraman Jaisankar*, Snehasikta Swarnakar*, Sourav Chatterjee, Sugreev Verma, Madhumita Mandal and Susri Ray Chaudhuri. [*both authors contributed equally] Country name and no. United States Patent No. 2018/0230135 A1; Application no. 15/897,688; Publication Date: 08/16/2018; Filing Date: 02/15/2018.
2. Title: 3-Indolyl furanoids as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase-9 for prevention of gastric ulcer and other inflammatory diseases. Authors: Parasuraman Jaisankar*, Snehasikta Swarnakar*, Sourav Chatterjee, Sugreev Verma, Madhumita Mandal and Susri Ray Chaudhuri. [*both authors contributed equally] Country name and No. United States Patent No. 10,590,116 B2; Application no. 15/897,688; Publication date: 03/17/2020; Filing date: 02/15/2018.
3. Title: Cationic metal nanoparticle conjugated nanoemulsion and process for the preparation thereof. Authors: Sujoy K. Das, Deepak Kumar, Snehasikta Swarnakar*, Somashree Bose and Yogita Dahat. Application no. 202111045225, India, 10/05/2021.

Book chapters: 19 nos.

1. Pandit A, Begum Y, Saha P and Swarnakar S (2022) Nanotechnology based gene delivery strategies towards diseases therapy; Advances and applications. Book: Advances in Nanotechnology-based Drug Delivery Systems. Edited by Drs. Anupam Das Talukdar, Satyajit Dey Sarker and Jayanta Kumar Patra. Elsevier Publisher (Netherlands), pp. 197-226. ISBN No. 978-0-323-88450-1.
2. Chatterjee A, Mishra VK, Saha S and Swarnakar S (2022) An Insight into Targeted Therapy for Ovarian Cancer. Book: Handbook of Oxidative Stress in Cancer: Therapeutic Aspects. Edited by Prof. Sajal Chakraborti. Springer Nature, Singapore.  ISBN No. 9789811654213; 9811654212.
3. Choudhary P, Mishra VK and Swarnakar S (2022) Zymography and reverse zymography for testing proteases and their inhibitors. Book: Cancer Biomarkers: Methods and Protocols. Edited by Dr. Gagan Deep. Springer Nature, pp. 107-120, ISBN No. 978-1-0716-1896-7.
4. Roy T, Mishra VK, Mallick S and Swarnakar S (2022) Chapter: Functional regulation between matrix metalloproteases and cell junction proteins in gastric cancer. Book: Handbook of Oxidative Stress in Cancer: Mechanistic Aspects. Edited by Drs. Sajal Chakraborti, Bimal K. Ray, Susanta Roychoudhury. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., pp. 153-164, ISBN No. 978-981-15-9410-6, eBook ISBN No. 978-981-15-9411-3 & Print and electronic bundle ISBN No. 978-981-15-9412-0.
5. Gupta R, Darshana G, Tawsif AK, Dhritiman D, Rajveer S, Swarnakar S, Ravichandiran V, Roy S and Ghosh D (2021) Chapter 3: Modification of Cas9, gRNA and PAM: Key to further regulate genome editing and its applications. Book: Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science. Edited by Dr. David Teplow. Elsevier Science, USA, 178: 85-98, eBook ISBN No. 9780128162385 & Hardcover ISBN No. 9780128162378.
6. Deb N, Mallick S, Jaiswal A, Manna A, Mabalirajan U and   Swarnakar S (2019) Role of matrix metalloproteinase and oxidants in lung diseases. Book: Oxidative stress in lung diseases. Edited by Drs. Sajal Chakraborti, Tapati Chakraborti, Salil Kumar Das, Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay. Springer, Singapore, pp. 149-169, Print ISBN No. 978-981-13-8412-7 & Online ISBN No. 978-981-13-8413-4.
7. Laskar A, Jana S, Mazumdar A and Swarnakar S (2018) Chapter 2: Premalignant and Malignant Lesions of the Oral Cavity: Tobacco as an Etiological Factor. Book: Tobacco addiction: effect on human health. Edited by Drs. Yihunie Lakew, Sutapa Agrawal, Wanxia, Open Access Journal, USA, (Ed.), ISBN No. 978-93-87500-00-6.
8. Swarnakar S and Jana S (2018) Chapter: Matrix Metalloproteinases. Book: Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules. Edited by Prof. Sangdun Choi, 2nd Edition, Springer, ISBN No. 9783319671987.
9. Swarnakar S, Roy A, Ghosh S, Mazumder R and Paul S (2017) Gastric pathology and metalloproteinases. Book: Pathophysiological Aspects of Proteases. Edited by Drs. Sajal Chakraborti, Naranjan S. Dhalla. Springer, Singapore, pp. 489-513, Online ISBN No. 978-981-10-6141-7 & Print ISBN No. 978-981-10-6140-0.
10. Ray AK, Talapatra SN, Mahapatra PD and Swarnakar S (2016) Chapter: Women with Endometriosis are more likely to suffer from delay in the diagnosis and fertility: A Population-Based Study in Kolkata and rest of West Bengal. Book:  A Population-Based Study in Kolkata and rest of WB. Edited by Drs. Aalok Ranjan, Brijesh P Singh, Binod Kumar Singh. MLC Foundation; ‘Shyam’ Institute, Bhopal, MP, India, ISBN No. 978-93-82411-10-9.
11. Verma S, Tripathy S, Raychaudhuri S and Swarnakar S (2016) Chapter: Insights into Metalloproteinases Regulation in Gastrointestinal Cancers: Epigenetic Influences. Book: Gastrointestinal Cancers: Prevention, Detection and Treatment. Edited by Drs. Amit Kumar Tyagi, Sahdeo Prasad. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Online ISBN No. 9781536101782 & Print ISBN No. 9781536101683.
12. Ray Chaudhuri (Guha) S, Roy A, Chatterjee I, Roy Chowdhury R and Swarnakar S (2014) Landscape of Papillomavirus in Human Cancers Prevention and Therapeutic Avenues. Book: Cancer-Causing Viruses and Their Inhibitors. Edited by Dr. Satya Prakash Gupta. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, USA, 1st Edition, eBook ISBN No. 9780429168673.
13. Sarkar S, Chatterjee S and Swarnakar S (2013) Chapter: Matrix Metalloproteinases in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Brain: Antioxidants as Rescuer. Book: Role of Proteases in Cellular Dysfunction. Edited by Drs. Naranjan S. Dhalla, Sajal Chakraborti. Springer, New York, NY, pp. 67-91, Print ISBN No. 978-1-4614-9098-2 & Online ISBN No. 978-1-4614-9099-9.
14. Jana S and Swarnakar S (2013) Part IV: Nutritional and Other Therapeutic Interventions for CVD. Title: Curcumin and cardiovascular diseases. Book: Cardiovascular Diseases: Nutritional and Therapeutic Interventions. Edited by Dr. Nilanjana Maulik. CRC Press, ISBN No. 9781439882009. 
15. Banerjee A, Mukhopadhyay AK, Paul S, Bhattacharyya A and Swarnakar S (2013) Chapter: Unveiling the intricacies of Helicobacter pylori-induced gastric inflammation: T helper cells and matrix metallloproteinases at a crossroad. Book: Current Topics in Gastritis. Edited by Dr. Gyula Mozsik. InTech Open Publication, ISBN No. 978-953-51-0907-5 & eBook ISBN No. 978-953-51-7063-1.
16. Swarnakar S (2013) Chapter: Gastric ulcer model in animals: A technique for studying novel biomarkers. Book: Biotechnology Applications. Edited by Dsr. C.S.K. Mishra, Pascale Champagne. I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., India, pp. 109-137, ISBN No. 978-93-80026-29-9.
17. Chatterjee S, Roy A, Laskar A and Swarnakar S (2012) Chapter: Electron Microscopy in the Perspective of Modern Biology: Ultravision and Ultradimension. Book: Current microscopy contributions to advances in science and technology. Edited by Dr. A. Méndez-Vilas, Ed. Formatex Research Center, 5: 891-902, ISBN No. 8493984361, 9788493984366. 
18. Swarnakar S, Ganguly K and Paul S (2012) Chapter 8: Regulating functions of angiogenesis in prevention and therapy of gastric ulcers. Book: Angiognesis: Insight from a Systemic Overview. Edited by Dr. Gaetano Santulli. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. USA, ISBN No. 978-1-62618-114-4. 
19. Swarnakar S, Mishra A and Ray Chaudhuri (Guha) S (2012) Chapter: The Gelatinases and Their Inhibitors: The Structure–Activity Relationships. Book: Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors. Edited by Dr. Satya Prakash Gupta. Springer Basel, pp. 57-82, Print ISBN No. 978-3-0348-0363-2 & Online ISBN No. 978-3-0348-0364-9.

Book Review:

1. Swarnakar S and Dhar TK (2011) Assay Development: Fundamentals and Practices Edited by Ge Wu. John Wiley & Sons Inc., Hoboken. ISBN No. 978-0-470-19115-6.

Popular Articles:

1. Swarnakar S (2003) An insight into the novel mechanism of gastric cancer. Sanjibani Magazine, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata.
2. Swarnakar S (2006) Understanding on endometriosis and polycystic ovary. Sanjibani Magazine, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata.
3. Swarnakar S (2007) Various function of neem. Bartaman Magazine, Kolkata.
4. Swarnakar S (2011) Cancer: Origin, progression and prevention. CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, Newsletter, Vol-7.
5. Roy A and Swarnakar S (2012) Hepatocellular carcinoma from a Molecular Perspective. 4th East Zonal Surgical Oncology CME Souvenir.
6. Swarnakar S (2012) Turmeric can soothe gastric inflammation and ulcer. IANS News.
7. Swarnakar S and Mukhopadhyay A (2012) Marine Biological Resources: A Global Perspective. IGA Review, MaxMuller Magazine, Kolkata.
8. Ghosh N and Swarnakar S (2013) Molecular mechanism of hepatocellular carcinoma. Sanjibani Magazine, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata.
9. Verma S and Swarnakar S (2014) Gastric cancer and association with matrix metalloproteases: Gene polymorphism. Sanjibani Magazine, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata.
10. Yadav DK, Verma S and Swarnakar S (2015) Neem in health and disease. Sanjibani Magazine, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata.

Gene Bank:

1. Phenotypic and genomic characterization of Enterococcus species from traditional fermented vegetable condiments and West African soft cheese by Oladipo I, Sanni AI, Swarnakar S, Chakraborty W, Chakravorty S and Gachhui R.
2. E. gallinarum strain W184 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. JN020631;        05-JULY’ 2011.
3. E. gallinarum strain W211 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. JF915769;         24-MAY’ 2011.
4. E. gallinarum strain T71 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. JF774411;          24-MAY’ 2011.
5. E. gallinarum strain C103 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. JF774410;        24-MAY’ 2011.
6. E. gallinarum strain U82 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. JF774412; 24-MAY’ 2011.

List of Ten Best Papers as Communicating Author:

1. Interleukin-1β activated c-FOS transcription factor binds preferentially to a specific allele of the matrix metalloproteinase-13 promoter and increases susceptibility to endometriosis. J Cell Physiol. 237(7): 3095-3108. IF=6.39; doi: 10.1002/jcp.30773.
2. Rudra DS, Pal U, Chowdhury N, Maiti NC, Bagchi A and Swarnakar S** (2022) Omeprazole prevents stress induced gastric ulcer by direct inhibition of MMP-2/TIMP-3 interactions. Free Radic Biol Med. 181: 221-234. IF=8.1; doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.02.007.
3. Choudhary P, Roy T, Chatterjee A, Mishra VK, Pant S and Swarnakar S** (2022) Melatonin rescues swim stress induced gastric ulceration by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase-3 via down-regulation of inflammatory signaling cascade. Life Sci. 23: 120426. IF=5.03; doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120426.
4. Choudhary P, Biswas S, Kandoth N, Tayde D, Chatterjee A, Chattopadhyay S, Swarnakar S**, Das A and Pramanik SK (2022) Graphene quantum dots to control ROS-mediated gastric damage. iScience 25(4): 104062. IF=5.74; doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104062.
5. Chatterjee K, Jana S, DasMahapatra P and Swarnakar S** (2018) EGFR-mediated matrix metalloproteinase-7 up-regulation promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition via ERK1-AP1 axis during ovarian endometriosis progression. FASEB J. 32(8): 4560-4572. IF=4.9; Citation=41; doi: 10.1096/fj.201701382RR.
6. Yadav DK, Bharitkar YP, Hazra A, Pal U, Verma S, Jana S, Singh UP, Maiti NC, Mondal NB and Swarnakar S** (2017) Tamarixetin 3-O-β-d-Glucopyranoside from Azadirachta indica Leaves: Gastroprotective Role through Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Activity in Mice. J Nat Prod. 80(5): 1347-1353. IF=4.05; Citation=21; doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.6b00957.
7. Kesh K, Subramanian L, Ghosh N, Gupta V, Gupta A, Bhattacharya S, Mahapatra NR, Swarnakar S** (2015) Association of MMP7-181A→G Promoter Polymorphism with Gastric Cancer Risk: influence of nicotine in differential allele-specific transcription via increased phosphorylation of camp-response element-binding protein (CREB). J Biol Chem. 290(23): 14391-14406. IF=5.48; Citation=39; doi: 10.1074/jbc.M114.630129.
8. Rudra DS, Pal U, Maiti NC, Reiter RJ and Swarnakar S** (2013) Melatonin inhibits matrix metalloproteinase-9 activity by binding to its active site. J Pineal Res. 54(4): 398-405. IF=13.00; Citation=110; doi: 10.1111/jpi.12034.
9. Paul S, Bhattacharya P, Das Mahapatra P and Swarnakar S** (2010) Melatonin protects against endometriosis via regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-3 and an apoptotic pathway. J Pineal Res. 49(2): 156-168. IF=13.00; Citation=62. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2010.00780.
10. Kundu P, Mukhopadhyay KA, Patra J, Banerjee A, Berg DE and Swarnakar S** (2006) Cag negative Helicobacter pylori strain infection upregulates matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression and activity in mice. J Biol Chem. 281(45): 34651-34662. IF=5.48; Citation=76; doi: 10.1074/jbc.M604574200.

[** signifies communicating author]

List of Publications:

Total Number of publication: 110 (SCI=90 and non SCI=20)

Total impact factor, SCI =458; Average Impact Factor for SCI=5.1

SCI Journals:

1. Pandit A, Das Mahapatra P, Saha P, Srivastava AK and Swarnakar S** (2022) Interleukin-1β activated c-FOS transcription factor binds preferentially to a specific allele of the matrix metalloproteinase-13 promoter and increases susceptibility to endometriosis. J Cell Physiol. 237(7): 3095-3108. IF=6.39; doi: 10.1002/jcp.30773.
2. Rudra DS, Pal U, Chowdhury N, Maiti NC, Bagchi A and Swarnakar S** (2022) Omeprazole prevents stress induced gastric ulcer by direct inhibition of MMP-2/TIMP-3 interactions. Free Radic Biol Med. 181: 221-234. IF=8.1; Citation=1; doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.02.007.
3. Choudhary P, Roy T, Chatterjee A, Mishra VK, Pant S and Swarnakar S** (2022) Melatonin rescues swim stress induced gastric ulceration by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase-3 via down-regulation of inflammatory signaling cascade. Life Sci. 23: 120426. IF=5.03; Citation=1; doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120426.
4. Choudhary P, Biswas S, Kandoth N, Tayde D, Chatterjee A, Chattopadhyay S, Swarnakar S**, Das A and Pramanik SK (2022) Graphene quantum dots to control ROS-mediated gastric damage. iScience 25(4): 104062. IF=5.74; doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104062.
5. Bhattacharya P, Chatterjee K, Swarnakar S and Banerjee S (2020) Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles via Algal Route and its Action on Cancerous Cells and Pathogenic Microbes. Advanced Nano Res. 3(1): 15-27. IF=13.05; Citation=10; doi: https://doi.org/10.21467/anr.3.1.15-27.
6. Manna A, Roy T, Das T, Bandyopadhyay S and Swarnakar S** (2022) Potency of Phytocompounds as Hydroxychavicol and Plumbagin in Combination to Fight Against Leukemia via Activation of MAPK-Mediated Apoptotic Pathway: An In-vitro Approach. Int J Pharm Sci Drug Res. 14(1): 1-8. IF=1.2; doi: 10.25004/IJPSDR.2022.140116.
7. Deb N, Jha T, Swarnakar S and Besra SE (2021) Apoptosis Inducing Activity of Diospyros melanoxylon Bark Extract on Molt-3 Cell Line via Activation of Mitochondrial Membrane Caspase Cascade and Cell Cycle Arrest with its Antioxidant Potential. Int J Pharm Sci Rev Res. 71(1): 148-155. IF=0.131; doi: 10.47583/ijpsrr.2021.v71i01.018.
8. Das A, Basu S, Bandyopadhyay D, Mukherjee K, Datta D, Chakrabarti S, Jana S, Adak M, Bose S, Chakrabarti S, Swarnakar S, Chakrabarti P and Bhattacharyya SN (2021) Inhibition of Extracellular Vesicle-Associated MMP2 Abrogates Intercellular Hepatic miR-122 Transfer to Liver Macrophages and Curtails Inflammation. iScience 24(12): 103428. IF=5.74; Citation=1; doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103428.
9. Bhattacharyaa P, Mukherjee D, Deb N, Swarnakar S and Banerjee S (2020) Application of green synthesized ZnO nanoparticle coated ceramic ultrafiltration membrane for remediation of pharmaceutical components from synthetic water: Reusability assay of treated water on seed germination. J Env Chem Eng. 8(3): 103803. IF=5.9; Citation=22; doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2020.103803
10. Bhattacharjee P, Chatterjee S, Achari A, Saha A, Nandi D, Acharya C, Chatterjee K, Ghosh S, Swarnakar S and Jaisankar P (2020) A Bis-indole/carbazole based C5-curcuminoid fluorescent probe with large Stokes shift for selective detection of biothiols and application to live cell imaging. Analyst 45(4): 1184-1189. IF=4.61; Citation=8; doi: 10.1039/c9an02190f.
11. Subramanian L, Maghajothi S, Singh M, Kesh K, Kalyani A, Sharma S, Khullar M, Victor SM, Swarnakar S, Asthana S, Mullasari AS and Mahapatra NR (2019) A Common Tag Nucleotide Variant in MMP7 Promoter Increases Risk for Hypertension via Enhanced Interactions With CREB (Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein) Transcription Factor. Hypertension 74(6): 1448-1459. IF=10.19; Citation=3; doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.119.12960.
12. Pramanik SK, Pal U, Choudhary P, Singh H, Reiter RJ, Ethirajan A, Swarnakar S** and Das A (2019) Stimuli-Responsive Nanocapsules for the Spatiotemporal Release of Melatonin: Protection against Gastric Inflammation. ACS Appl Bio Mater. 2(12): 5218-5226. IF=3.25; Citation=13; doi: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00236.  
13. Bhattacharyaa P, Swarnakar S, Ghosh S, Majumdar S and Banerjee S (2019) Disinfection of drinking water via algae mediated green synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles and its toxicity evaluation. J Env Chem Eng. 7(1): 102867. IF=7.96; Citation=47; doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2018.102867.
14. Raychaudhuri S, Ghosh S, Roy A and Swarnakar S** (2019) Protective Role of Black Tea Flavonoids Against Ethanol-Induced Gastropathy via Matrix Metalloproteinase Pathway. Ind J Clin Biochem. 34(4): 379-394. IF=1.38; Citation=4; doi: 10.1007/s12291-018-0762-x.
15. Mukherjee A, Sarkar S, Jana S, Swarnakar S and Das N (2019) Neuro-protective role of nanocapsulated curcumin against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion induced oxidative injury. Brain Res. 1704: 164-173.  IF=3.25; Citation=47; doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2018.10.016.
16. Banerjee P, Barman SR, Swarnakar S, Mukhopadhyay A and Das P (2018) Treatment of textile effluent using bacteria-immobilized graphene oxide nanocomposites: evaluation of effluent detoxification using Bellamya bengalensis. Clean Tech Env Pol. 20(10): 2287–2298. IF=3.63; Citation=5; doi: 10.1007/s10098-018-1602-7.
17. Chatterjee K, Jana S, Choudhary P and Swarnakar S** (2018) Triumph and tumult of matrix metalloproteinases and their crosstalk with eicosanoids in cancer. Cancer Metastasis Rev. 37(2-3): 279-288. IF=9.26; Citation=7; doi: 10.1007/s10555-018-9756-7.
18. Ghosh S, Roy A, Singhania A, Chatterjee S, Swarnakar S**, Fujita D and Bandyopadhyay A (2018) In-vivo & in-vitro toxicity test of molecularly engineered PCMS: A potential drug for wireless remote controlled treatment. Toxicol Rep. 5: 1044-1052. IF=4.81; Citation=6; doi: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.10.011.
19. Mukherjee D, Bhattacharya P, Jana A, Bhattacharya S, Sarkar S, Ghosh S, Majumdar S and Swarnakar S** (2018) Synthesis of ceramic ultrafiltration membrane and application in membrane bioreactor process for pesticide remediation from wastewater. Process Safety Environ Protect. 116: 22-33. IF=6.41; Citation=33; doi: 10.1016/j.psep.2018.01.010.
20. Chatterjee K, Jana S, DasMahapatra P and Swarnakar S** (2018) EGFR-mediated matrix metalloproteinase-7 up-regulation promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition via ERK1-AP1 axis during ovarian endometriosis progression. FASEB J. 32(8): 4560-4572. IF=4.9; Citation=43; doi: 10.1096/fj.201701382RR.
21. Bardhan M, Majumdar A, Jana S, Ghosh T, Pal U, Swarnakar S and Senapati D (2018) Mesoporous silica for drug delivery: Interactions with model fluorescent lipid vesicles and live cells. J Photochem Photobiol B: Biology 178: 19-26. IF=6.25; Citation=13; doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2017.10.023.
22. Yadav DK, Bharitkar YP, Hazra A, Pal U, Verma S, Jana S, Singh UP, Maiti NC, Mondal NB and Swarnakar S** (2017) Tamarixetin 3-O-β-d-Glucopyranoside from Azadirachta indica Leaves: Gastroprotective Role through Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Activity in Mice. J Nat Prod. 80: 1347-1353. IF=4.05; Citation=22; doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.6b00957.
23. Ghosh N, Ghosh P, Kesh K, Mukhopadhyay AK and Swarnakar S** (2017) Attenuation of Helicobacter pylori-induced gastric inflammation by prior cag- strain (AM1) infection in C57BL/6 mice. Gut Pathog. 9: 14. IF=3.54; Citation=8; doi: 10.1186/s13099-017-0161-5.
24. Sarkar S, Mukherjee A, Das N and Swarnakar S** (2017) Protective roles of nanomelatonin in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion of aged brain: Matrix metalloproteinases as regulators. Exp Gerontol. 92: 13-22. IF=4.03; Citation=27; doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2017.03.009.
25. Jana S, Chatterjee K, Ray AK, DasMahapatra P and Swarnakar S** (2016) Regulation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 Activity by COX-2-PGE2-pAKT Axis Promotes Angiogenesis in Endometriosis. PLoS One 11: e0163540 IF=3.04; Citation=97; doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0163540.
26. Sarkar S, Mukherjee A, Swarnakar S, Das N (2016) Nanocapsulated Ascorbic Acid in Combating Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion-Induced Oxidative Injury in Rat Brain. Curr Alzheimer Res. 13: 1363-1373. IF=3.0; Citation=23;                                                                      doi: 10.2174/1567205013666160625082839.
27. Banerjee P, Dey TK, Sarkar S, Swarnakar S, Mukhopadhyay A and Ghosh S (2016) Treatment of cosmetic effluent in different configurations of ceramic UF membrane based bioreactor: Toxicity evaluation of the untreated and treated wastewater using catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis) Chemosphere 146: 133-144. IF=7.08; Citation=39; doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.12.004.
28. Bhattacharya P, Swarnakar S, Mukhopadhyay A and Ghosh S (2016) Exposure of composite tannery effluent in snail, Pila globosa: A comparative assessment of impacts of the untreated and membrane process treated effluents. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 126:         45-55. IF=6.29; Citation=26; doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.12.021.
29. Verma S, Kesh K, Dey S, Bhattacharyya S and Swarnakar S** (2015) An Overview of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Polymorphism and Gastric Cancer Risk. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 16(17): 7393-7400. IF=2.51; Citation=41; doi: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.17.7393.
30. Jana A, Bhattacharya P, Swarnakar S, Majumdar S and Ghosh S (2015) Anabaena sp. Mediated bio-oxidation of arsenite to arsenate in synthetic arsenic (III) solution: Process optimization by response surface methodology. Chemosphere 138: 682-690. IF=7.08; Citation=10; doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.07.055.
31. Overgaard CE, Schlingmann B, Dorsainvil White S, Ward C, Fan X, Swarnakar S, Brown LA, Guidot DM and Koval M (2015) The relative balance of GM-CSF and TGF-β1 regulates lung epithelial barrier function. Am J Physiol Lung Cellular Mol Physiol. 308(12): L1212-1223. IF=5.46; Citation=51; doi: 10.1152/ajplung.00042.2014.
32. Ghosh S, Chatterjee S, Roy A, Ray K, Swarnakar S**, Fujita D and Bandyopadhyay A (2015) Resonant oscillation language of a futuristic nano-machine-module: eliminating cancer cells & Alzheimer aβ plaques. Curr Top Med Chem. 15(6): 534-541. IF=3.28; Citation=15; doi: 10.2174/1568026615666150225101155.
33. Kesh K, Subramanian L, Ghosh N, Gupta V, Gupta A, Bhattacharya S, Mahapatra NR, Swarnakar S** (2015) Association of MMP7 -181A→G Promoter Polymorphism with Gastric Cancer Risk: influence of nicotine in differential allele-specific transcription via increased phosphorylation of camp-response element-binding protein (CREB). J Biol Chem. 290(23): 14391-14406. IF=5.48; Citation=40; doi: 10.1074/jbc.M114.630129.
34. Hutto T, Ollerenshaw J, Swarnakar S, Bock S, Ross R, Lillard J and Koval M (2014) Nanotopographic cues increase epithelial paracellular permeability through cytoskeletal reorganization. The FASEB J. 28(S1): 780.6. IF=4.96
35. Banerjee P, Sarkar S, Dey TK, Bakshi M, Swarnakar S, Mukhopadhyay A and Ghosh S (2014) Application of isolated bacterial consortium in UMBR for detoxification of textile effluent: comparative analysis of resultant oxidative stress and genotoxicity in catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis) exposed to raw and treated effluents. Ecotoxicology 23(6): 1073-1085. IF=2.95; Citation=19; doi: 10.1007/s10646-014-1250-6.
36. Mandal AK, Ghosh D, Sarkar S, Ghosh A, Swarnakar S and Das N (2014) Nanocapsulated quercetin downregulates rat hepatic MMP-13 and controls diethylnitrosamine-inducedcarcinoma. Nanomedicine (Lond). 9(15): 2323-2332. IF=5.37; Citation=29; doi: 10.2217/nnm.14.11.
37. Dey S, Ghosh N, Saha D, Kesh K, Gupta A and Swarnakar S** (2014) Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) Transcriptional Polymorphisms are Well Linked with Lower Stomach Tumor Formation in Eastern Indian Population. PLoS One 9(2): e88040. IF=3.04; Citation=34; doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0088040.
38. Rudra DS, Pal U, Maiti NC, Reiter RJ and Swarnakar S** (2013) Melatonin inhibits matrix metalloproteinase-9 activity by binding to its active site. J Pineal Res. 54(4): 398-405. IF=13.00; Citation=109 Citation=113; doi: 10.1111/jpi.12034.
39. Jana S, Rudra DS, Paul S and Swarnakar S** (2012) Curcumin delays endometriosis development by inhibiting MMP-2 activity. Ind J Biochem Biophys. 49(5): 342-348. IF=1.98; Citation=45
40. Ganguly K and Swarnakar S** (2012) Chronic gastric ulceration causes matrix metalloproteinases-9 and -3 augmentation: alleviation by melatonin. Biochimie 94(12): 2687-2698. IF=4.07; Citation=55; doi: 10.1016/j.biochi.2012.08.004.
41. Jana S, Paul S and Swarnakar, S** (2012) Curcumin as anti-endometriotic agent: Implication of MMP-3 and intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Biochem Pharmacol. 83(6): 797-804. IF=5.85; Citation=79; doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2011.12.030.
42. Chakrobarty S, Stalin S, Das N, Thakur Choudhury S, Ghosh S and Swarnakar S** (2012) The use of nano-quercetin to arrest mitochondrial damage and MMP-9 upregulation during prevention of gastric inflammation induced by ethanol in rat. Biomaterials 33(10): 2991-3001. IF=12.48; Citation=121; doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.12.037.
43. Sharma AV, Ganguly K, Paul S, Maulik N and Swarnakar S** (2012) Curcumin heals indomethacin-induced gastric ulceration by stimulation of angiogenesis and restitution of collagen fibres via VEGF and MMP-2 mediated signaling. Antioxid Redox Signal. 16(4): 351-362. IF=7.46; Citation=58; doi: 10.1089/ars.2011.4232.
44. Dey S, Stalin S, Gupta A, Saha D, Kesh K and Swarnakar S** (2012) Matrix metalloproteinase-3 gene polymorphisms and their haplotypes are associated with gastric cancer risk in eastern Indian population. Mol Carcinog. 51: E42-E53. IF=4.35; Citation=23; doi: 10.1002/mc.21837.
45. Mishra A, Bhattacharya P, Paul S, Paul R and Swarnakar S** (2011) An alternative therapy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by doxycycline through matrix metalloproteinase inhibition. Lung India 28(3): 174-179. IF=0.77; Citation=48; doi: 10.4103/0970-2113.83972.
46. Singh LP, Mishra A, Saha D and Swarnakar S** (2011) Doxycycline blocks gastric ulcer by regulating matrix metalloproteinase -2 activity and oxidative stress. World J Gastroenterol. 17(28): 3310-3321. IF=5.74; Citation=39; doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i28.3310.
47. Singh LP, Sharma AV and Swarnakar S** (2011) Upregulation of Collagenase –1 and –3 in indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in diabetic rat: role of melatonin. J Pineal Res. 51(1): 61-74. IF=13.00; Citation=27; doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2010.00845.x.
48. Mishra A, Paul S and Swarnakar S** (2011) Downregulation of matrix metalloproteinase-9 by melatonin during prevention of alcohol-induced liver injury in mice. Biochime 93(5): 854-866. IF=4.07; Citation=80; doi: 10.1016/j.biochi.2011.02.007.
49. Kundu P, De R, Pal I, Saha D, Mukhopadhyay KA and Swarnakar S** (2011) Curcumin alleviates Matrix metalloproteinase-3 and -9 activities during eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection in cultured cells and mice. PLoS One 6: e16306. IF=3.04; Citation=86; doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016306.
50. Swarnakar S**, Paul S, Singh PK and Reiter RJ (2011) Matrix metalloproteinases in health and disease: regulation by melatonin. J Pineal Res. 50(1): 8-20. IF=13.00; Citation= 117; doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2010.00812.x.
51. Paul S, Bhattacharya P, Das Mahapatra P and Swarnakar S** (2010) Melatonin protects against endometriosis via regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-3 and an apoptotic pathway.  J Pineal Res. 49(2): 156-168. IF=13.00; Citation=62. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2010.00780.x.
52. Ganguly K, Sharma AV, Reiter RJ and Swarnakar S** (2010) Melatonin promotes angiogenesis during protection and healing of indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer: Role of matrix metaloproteinase-2. J Pineal Res. 49(2): 130-140. IF=13.00; Citation=80; doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2010.00776.x.
53. Ganguly K and Swarnakar S (2009) Induction of MMP-9 and-3 in nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug induced acute gastric ulcer in mice: Regulation by melatonin. J Pineal Res. 47(1): 43-55. IF=13.0; Citation=68; doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2009.00687.x.
54. Swarnakar S** and Paul S (2009) Curcumin arrests endometriosis by downregulation of matrix metalloproteinase-9 activity. Ind J Biochem and Biophy. 46(1): 59-65. IF=1.98; Citation=61.
55. De R, Kundu P, Swarnakar S, Ramamurthy T, Chowdhury A, Nair GB and Mukhopadhyay AK (2009) Antimicrobial activity of curcumin against Indian Helicobacter pylori and also during mice infection. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 53(4): 1592-1597. IF=5.19; Citation=8; doi: 10.1128/AAC.01242-08.
56. Paul S, Sharma AV, DasMahapatra P, Bhattacharya P, Reiter RJ and Swarnakar S (2008) Role of melatonin in regulating matrix metalloproteinase-9 via tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 during protection against endometriosis. J Pineal Res. 44(4): 439-449. IF=13.0; Citation=92; doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2007.00547.x.
57. Singh LP, Kundu P, Ganguly K, Mishra A and Swarnakar S (2007) Novel role of famotidine in downregulation of matrix metalloproteinase-9 during protection of ethanol-induced acute gastric ulcer. Free Radic Biol Med. 43(2): 289-299. IF=8.1; Citation=54; doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2007.04.027.
58. Swarnakar S, Mishra A, Ganguly K and Sharma AV (2007) Matrix metalloproteinase-9 activity and expression is reduced by melatonin during prevention of ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in mice. J Pineal Res. 43(1): 56-64. IF=13.0; Citation=73; doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2007.00443.x.
59. Kundu P, Mukhopadhyay KA, Patra J, Banerjee A, Berg DE and Swarnakar S (2006) Cag negative Helicobacter pylori strain infection upregulates matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression and activity in mice. J Biol Chem. 281(45): 34651-34662. IF=5.48; Citation=76; doi: 10.1074/jbc.M604574200.
60. Ganguly K, Kundu P, Banerjee A, Reiter RJ and Swarnakar S (2006) Hydrogen peroxide-mediated downregulation of matrix metalloprotease-2 in indomethacin-induced acute gastric ulceration is blocked by melatonin and other antioxidants. Free Radic Biol Med. 41(6): 911-925. IF=8.1; Citation=105; doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2006.04.022.
61. Ganguly K, Maity P, Reiter RJ and Swarnakar S (2005) Effect of melatonin on secreted and induced matrix metalloproteinase-9 and -2 activity during prevention of indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer. J Pineal Res. 39(3): 307-315. IF=13.0; Citation=70; doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2005.00250.x.
62. Swarnakar S, Ganguly K, Kundu P, Banerjee A, Maity P and Sharma AV (2005) Curcumin regulates expression and activity of matrix metalloproteinases -9 and -2 during prevention and healing of indomethacin- induced gastric ulcer. J Biol Chem. 280(10): 9409-9415. IF=5.48; Citation=317; doi: 10.1074/jbc.M413398200.
63. Swarnakar S, Beers J, Strickland DK, Azhar S and Williams DL (2001) The apolipoprotein E-dependent low density lipoprotein cholesteryl ester selective uptake pathway in murine adrenocortical cells involves chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans and an alpha 2-macroglobulin receptor. J Biol Chem. 276(24): 21121-21128. IF=5.48; Citation= 45; doi: 10.1074/jbc.M101691200.
64. Yancey PG, de la Llera-Moya M, Swarnakar S, Monzo P, Klein SM, Connelly MA, Johnson WH, Williams WL and Rothblat GH (2000) High density lipoproten phospholipid composition is a major determinant of the bi-directional flux and net movement of cellular free cholesterol mediated by scavenger receptor-BI (SR-BI). J Biol Chem. 275(47): 36596-36604. IF=5.48; Citation=329; doi: 10.1074/jbc.M006924200.
65. Swarnakar S, Rengasamy A, Quigley JP and Armstrong PB (2000) Binding of a2-macroglobulin and limulin: regulation of the plasma hemolytic system of the american horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus. Biochem J. 347 Pt 3(Pt 3): 679-685. IF=4.31; Citation=35.
66. Swarnakar S, Temel RE, Connelly MA, Azhar S and Williams WL (1999) Scavenger receptor, class B, Type I mediates selective uptake of low density lipoprotein cholesteryl ester. J Biol Chem. 274(42): 29733-29739. IF=5.48; Citation=147; doi: 10.1074/jbc.274.42.29733.
67. Swarnakar S, Reyland ME, Deng J, Azhar S and Williams DL (1998) Selective uptake of low density lipoprotein-cholesteryl ester is enhanced by the inducible apolipoprotein E expression in cultured mouse adrenal cells. J Biol Chem. 273(20): 12140-12147. IF=5.48; Citation=46; doi: 10.1074/jbc.273.20.12140.
68. Armstrong PB, Melchior R, Swarnakar S and Quigley JP (1998) Alpha2-macroglobulin does not function as a C3 homologue in the plasma hemolytic system of the American horseshoe crab, Limulus. Mol Immunol. 35(1): 47-53. IF=4.40; Citation=32; doi: 10.1016/s0161-5890(98)00007-8.
69. Dadacay AVM, Huerta JC, Theiner CJ, Swarnakar S and Cohen WD (1996) Reversible alteration of molluscan erythrocyte morphology by a natural hemolymph activity. Biol Bull. 191(2): 276-277. IF=1.61; doi: 10.1086/BBLv191n2p276.
70. Swarnakar S, Quigley JP and Armstrong PB (1996) Potentiation of Limulin-Mediated Cytolysis by Thiol Ester-Reacted Forms of Limulus α2-Macroglobulin: Identification of Functionally Important Domains. Biol Bull. 191(2): 299-300. IF=1.81; doi: 10.1086/BBLv191n2p299.
71. Swarnakar S, Quigley JP and Armstrong PB (1996) The Plasma-Based Cytolytic System of the American Horseshoe Crab, Limulus polyphemus: Cooperative Interaction of the Sialic Acid-Binding Lectin Limulin and Thiol Ester-Reacted α2-Macroglobulin. Biol Bull. 191(2): 298.  IF=1.81; doi: 10.1086/BBLv191n2p298.            
72. Armstrong PB, Swarnakar S, Srimal S, Misquith S, Elizabeth HA, Aimes RT and Quigley JP (1996) A cytolytic function for a sialic-acid binding lectin that is a member of the pentraxin family of proteins. J Biol Chem. 271(25): 14717-14721. IF=5.48; Citation=99; doi: 10.1074/jbc.271.25.14717.
73. Rao CM, Jilani A, Swarnakar S, Deb TB and Datta K (1996) A method to radio-iodinate hyaluronic acid and its use as a probe to detect hyaluronic acid binding protein. Anal Biochem. 236(1): 171-173. IF=3.36; Citation=03; doi: 10.1006/abio.1996.0147.
74. Swarnakar S, Melchior R, Quigley JP and Armstrong PB (1995) Regulation of Plasma cytolytic pathway of Limulus polyphemus by a2- macroglobulin. Biol Bull. 189(2): 226-227. IF=1.81; Citation=11; doi: 10.1086/BBLv189n2p226.
75. Aimes RT, Quigley JP, Swarnakar S, Strickland DK and Armstrong, PB (1995) Preliminary investigations on the scavenger receptors of the amebocyte of the American horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus. Biol Bull. 189(2): 225-226. IF=1.81; Citation=08; doi: 10.1086/BBLv189n2p225.
76. Swarnakar S, Chowdhury PS and Sarkar M (1991) N-glycolylneuraminic acid specific lectin from Pila globosa snail. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 178(1): 85-94. IF=3.57; Citation=17; doi: 10.1016/0006-291x(91)91783-9.

 Non SCI Journals:

1. Talapatra SN, Talukdar P, Pal U, Maiti NC and Swarnakar S** (2016) Interaction of T-state haemoglobin and phytochemicals of Hygrophila spinosa T. Anders: An approach by molecular docking. World J Pharmaceutical Res. 5(8): 1354-1369. SJIF IF=6.80; Citation=2; doi: 10.20959/wjpr20169-6866.
2. Talapatra SN, Nandy A, Banerjee K, Sanyal P and Swarnakar S** (2014) Novel occurrence and relative abundance of fiddler crabs Uca lactea, Uca rosea and Uca anulipes at East coast of India. Int J Adv Res. 2(10): 907-916. Citation=4.
3. Oladipo IC, Sanni AI and Swarnakar S (2014) Virulence potential of Enterococcus gallinarum strains isolated from selected Nigerian traditional fermented foods. J Biosci Biotech. 3(2): 97-104. Citation=10; ISSN: 1314-6246.
4. Oladipo IC, Sanni A, Chakraborty W, Chakravorty S, Jana S, Rudra DS, Gacchui R and Swarnakar S (2014) Technological properties of strains of Enterococcus gallinarum isolated from selected Nigerian traditional fermented foods. Malayasian J Microbiol. 11(1): 1-13. Citation=4; ISSN: 1823-8262.
5. Oladipo IC, Sanni AI, Chakraborty W, Chakravorty S, Jana S, Rudra DS, Gacchui R and Swarnakar S (2014) Bioprotective potential of bacteriocinogenic Enterococcus gallinarum strains isolated from some Nigerian fermented foods, and of their bacteriocins. Polish J Microbiol. 63(4): 415-422. IF=1.3, Citation=4; PMID: 25804061.
6. Bhattacharya P, Ghosh S, Swarnakar S and Mukhopadhyay A (2014) Reuse of textile effluent for dyeing using combined technology of ceramic microfiltration and surface treated sugarcane bagasse: toxicity evaluation using Channa punctatus as model. Desalination Water Treat. 54(3): 715-735. IF=1.25, Citation=10; doi: 10.1080/19443994.2014.887035.
7. Roy Goswami M, Banerjee P, Swarnakar S and Mukhopadhyay A. (2013) Carbaryl mediated biochemical alterations in Eggplant. Int J Res Env Sci Techn. 3(2): 51-57. Citation=14
8. Roychoudhury S, Modak A, Bhaumik A and Swarnakar S** (2011) Phloroglucinol derivatives as potential anti-ulcer compound that inhibits matrix metalloproteinase-9. BioIT Int J Phar Appl.  2: 237-252. Citation=6; ISSN: 0976-2639.
9. Swarnakar S** and Paul S (2010) Arsenic toxicity in embryo implantation: matrix metalloproteinases as key regulator. Proc Cell Cytol Gen. 14: 45-54.

SCI Review Paper: 

1. Begum Y, Pandit A and Swarnakar S** (2022) Insights into the regulation of gynecological inflammation-mediated malignancy by metalloproteases. Front Cell Dev Biol. 9: 780510. IF=5.69; doi: 10.3389/fcell.2021.780510.
2. Pandit A, Begum Y, Saha P, Srivastava AK and Swarnakar S** (2022) Approaches towards targeting matrix metalloproteases for prognosis and therapies in gynecological cancer: microRNAs as a molecular driver. Front Oncol. 11: 720622. IF=6.24; Citation=01; doi: 10.3389/fonc.2021.720622.
3. Gupta R, Chakravarti R, Ghosh A, Singh R, Ravichandiran V, Swarnakar S**, Ghosh D (2022) Cas13d: Anew molecular scissor for transcriptome engineering. Front Cell Dev Biol. 10: 866800. IF=5.69; Citation=03; doi: 10.3389/fcell.2022.866800.
4. Das A, Roy S, Swarnakar S** and Chatterjee N (2021). Understanding the immunological aspect of SARS-Cov2 causing COVID19 pandemic: A therapeutic approach. Clinical Immunol. 231: 108804. IF=10.1; Citation=03; doi: 10.1016/j.clim.2021.108804.
5. Gupta R, Kazi TA, Dey D, Ghosh A, Ravichandiran V, Swarnakar S**, Roy S, Biswas SR and Ghosh D (2021) CRISPR-detectives against SARS-CoV 2: A major setback against COVID-19 blowout. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 105(20): 7593-7605. IF=3.53; Citation=07; doi: 10.1007/s00253-021-11583-6.
6. Pandit A, Begum Y, Chatterjee K and Swarnakar S** (2018) Hormonal regulation of endometriosis and clinical significance Ind J Biochem Biophys. 55(5): 351-360.  IF=1.98; Citation=2.
7. Yadav DK, Bharitkar YP, Chatterjee K, Gh osh M, Mondal NB and Swarnakar S** (2016) Importance of Neem Leaf for Common and Commercial Use: An Insight into the Role in Combating Diseases. Ind J of Exp Biol. 54(11): 708-718. IF=0.81; Citation=29; PMID: 30179391.
8. Mukherjee A and Swarnakar S** (2015) Implication of matrix metalloproteinases in regulating neuronal disorder. Mol Biol Rep. 42(1): 1-11. IF=2.31; Citation=22; doi: 10.1007/s11033-014-3752-y.
9. Verma S, Kesh K, Ganguly N, Jana S and Swarnakar S** (2014) Matrix metalloproteinases and gastrointestinal cancers: impacts of antioxidants. World J Biol Chem. 5(3): 355-376. Citation=80; doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i3.355.
10. Bhattacharya P, Ghosh S, Swarnakar S** and Mukhopadhyay A (2014) Tannery Effluent Treatment by Microfiltration through Ceramic Membrane for Water Reuse: Assessment of Environmental Impacts. CLEAN Soil Air Water 43(5): 633–644. IF=1.77; Citation=6; doi: 10.1002/clen.201300199.
11. Banerjee P, Jana S, Chakroborty, S and Swarnakar S** (2013) Role of matrix metalloproteinases in alcohol Induced liver diseases and effect of antioxidants. Ind J Biochem Biophys. 50(5): 377-386. IF=1.98; Citation=28
12. Oladipo IC, Sanni A and Swarnakar S (2013) Phenotypic and Genomic Characterization of Enterococcus Species from Some Nigerian Fermented Foods. Food Biotech.  27(1): 39- 53. IF=1.58; Citation=21; doi: 10.1080/08905436.2012.755627.
13. Vidavalur R, Swarnakar S, Thirunavukkarasu M, Samuel SM and Maulik N (2008) In vivo and in vitro approaches to study mechanisms of cardioprotection targeting Ischemia/Reperfusion (I/R) injury: useful technique for cardiovascular drug discovery. Curr Drug Dis Tech. 5(4): 269-78. doi: 10.2174/157016308786733555.   
14. Williams DL, Connelly MA, Temel RE, Swarnakar S, Phillips MC, de la Llera-Moya M and Rothblat GH (1999) Scavenger receptor BI and cholesterol trafficking. Curr Opin Lipidol. 10(4): 329-339. IF=4.77; Citation=244; doi: 10.1097/00041433-199908000-00007.

Non SCI Review Paper:

1. Roy Goswami M, Banerjee P, Swarnakar S and Mukhopadhyay A (2018) Studies on the effect of application of carbaryl insecticide on Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L). Int J Eng Sc Mathematics 7(4): 2320-0294.
2. Yadav DK, Talapatra SN, Gupta K and Swarnakar S (2017) Alteration of morphology and constituents of Azadirachta indica leaf due to air pollution and exploiting the phenomenon for medicinal usage on gastric ulcer through molecular docking. Int J Pharma Sci Rev Res. 44(2): 103-111. Citation=03; ISSN: 0976 – 044X.
3. Talapatra SN, Talukdar P and Swarnakar S (2017) Interaction between C-reactive protein and photochemicals(s) from Calotropis procera: An approach on molecular docking. Int Letters Nat Sci. 61: 43-55. Citation=05; doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILNS.61.43.
4. Jana S, Ray AK, Chatterjee K, Mahapatra PD and Swarnakar S (2016) ‘Achillies heel’ for endometriosis: pathway to malignancy? Med J Obst Gynecol. 4(3): 1085. Citation=03.
5. Talukdar P, Das K, Dhar S, Talapatra SN and Swarnakar S (2016) Galls on Alstonia acholaris leaves as air pollution indicator. World Scientific News 52: 181-194. Citation=04; EISSN 2392-2192.
6. Talapatra SN, Mitra P and Swarnakar S (2016) Morphology and phenotype of peripheral erythrocytes of fish. A rapid test of images by using software. Int Lett Nat Sci. 54: 27-44. Citation=03; doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILNS.54.27.
7. Datta D, Talapatra SN and Swarnakar S (2016) An overview of lectins from fresh water and marine microinvertebrate. World Scientific News 46: 77-87. Citation=02; EISSN: 2392-2192.
8. Das D, Gupta K, Swarnakar S and Talapatra SN (2015) Biomonitoring tool: Morphological anomalies in Zygnema sp. of Ganga river bank. Int Lett Nat Sci. 47: 24-31. doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILNS.47.24.
9. Datta D, Talapatra SN and Swarnakar S (2015) Bioactive compounds from marine invertebrates for potential medicines – An overview. Int Lett Nat Sci. 34: 42-61. Citation=84; ISSN: 2300-9675.
10. Talapatra SN, Misra D, Banerjee K, Banerjee P and Swarnakar S (2015) QSAR modeling for acute toxicity prediction of fluroquinolone antibiotics by using software. Int J Adv Res. 3(6): 225-240. Citation=04; ISSN: 2320-5407.
11. Das A, Sarkar S, Banerjee K, Nandy A, Talapatra SN and Swarnakar S (2014) A study on the occurrence of Asian open bill stork, Anastomus oscitans in particular tree species at Nature Park, Kolkata, India. Int Lett Nat Sci. 22: 19-31. Citation=04; ISSN: 2300-9675.

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Highlights of contributions to the area of specialization:

Dr. Swarnakar's focuses on understanding the importance of matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) and their inhibitors’ activity during gastric ulcer and cancer. Her work established for the first time the upregulation of MMP-9 and -3 in gastropathy and endometriosis (JBC, 2005; FRBM, 2007; Anti Ox Redox, 2012; JPR, 2008, 2010) for which she received National Bioscience award 2008 from DBT, Govt. of India and several other National accolades. She discovered MMP9 dependent pathway as an alternative mechanism for non-virulent H. pylori infection (JBC, 2006). Her work demonstrated that curcumin (an active constituent of turmeric), nanoquercetin and melatonin (N-Acetyl-5-hydroxy tryptamine) and carbon dots protect gastric ulcer by inhibiting MMP9-dependent pathway (JPR, 2005, 2010, 2013; Biomaterials, 2012, FRBM, 2022). In addition, a lead molecule from neem leaf (Tamarixetin 3-O-β-d-Glucopyranoside) isolated that inhibits MMP-9 activity and protect gastric damage that developed due to excess use of pain killer (J Nat. Prod., 2017). Moreover, she documented the association between MMP7 –181 AG polymorphisms and gastric cancer risk in eastern Indian population (JBC, 2015; Mol Car 2011; Plos One, 2014; APJCP, 2015) because of better binding of phosphorylated CREB transcription factor onto the GG promoter of MMP7 gene and, detrimental effect of tobacco thereon. Her phenomenal work highlighted the action of melatonin and curcumin in modulating MMP9 activity by increasing protease inhibitor (TIMP-1) synthesis during endometriosis regression (JPR, 2008; Biochem Pharmacol., 2012; Plos One, 2016; FASEB J., 2018). Also she reported the preventive role of melatonin in endometriosis progression through targeting apoptotic pathway. 

She has been engaged in collaborative work with NIMS, Japan for understanding the regulation of cellular proliferation by applying electromagnetic resonance and nanorobot treatment. She initiated collaborative research on cross-talk between MMPs and claudins in alcohol-induced lung injury at Emory University while she was Fulbright Fellow in 2013. 

In future the diagnostic kit for early detection of endometriosis through evaluation of MMP-9 vs. TIMP-1 ratio and in combination with MMP-13 activity would be explored. Furthermore, natural compound will be tested for MMP9 inhibiting activity as gastroprotective agent. Several book chapters (19 nos.) and more than 100 research articles have been published as independent scientist. She has guided more than 50 scholars including 16 Ph.D. thesis and 36 M.Sc. dissertation in the area of inflammation and MMPs action.

List of best professional/academic outputs/outcomes in last 10 years: 

1. Established following information in the field of metalloprotease through research data:
2. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 vs. tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease 1 (MMP9: TIMP1) ratio as a diagnostic marker for endometriosis in humans. 
3. MMP-9 pathway as the key mechanism for gastric inflammation induced by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and Helicobacter pylori infection.
4. MMP-7, -9 and -3 promoter polymorphisms are linked with gastric cancer risk in eastern Indian population in hospital based case control cohort. 
5. MMP-3 and 2 as signature molecule in stress-induced gastric ulcer in mice. 
6. EGFR-mediated MMP-7 upregulation causes invasion during ovarian endometriosis via cleavage of E-cadherin.
7. MMP-9 downregulation by nanocapsulated quercetin during protection against gastric inflammation. Neem leaf and black tea as efficient gastroprotector via MMP9 inhibition.