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Translational Pharmacologist | Expert in Manuscript and Grant Writing | In vitro and In vivo Researcher

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Subject Matter Expertise
Services
Writing Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing
Research Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review
Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting
Data & AI Statistical Analysis
Product Development Formulation
Work Experience

Post Doctoral Fellow, Lecturer, Senior Researcher

RWTH Aachen University

August 2021 - Present

Education

Ph.D (Pharmacology and Toxicology)

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hyderabad

August 2014 - Present

M.S. (Pharm.) (Pharmacology and Toxicology)

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

July 2012 - June 2014

B. Pharmacy (Pharmacy)

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

August 2009 - July 2012

D. Pharmacy (Pharmacy)

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

August 2007 - July 2009

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Publications
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Amit Khurana, Prince Allawadhi, Vishakha Singh, Isha Khurana, Poonam Yadav, Kshirod Bihari Sathua, Sachin Allwadhi, Anil Kumar Banothu, Umashanker Navik, Kala Kumar Bharani (2023). Antimicrobial and anti-viral effects of selenium nanoparticles and selenoprotein based strategies: COVID-19 and beyond . Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology.
Spotlight on liver macrophages for halting liver disease progression and injury <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets.
Vincamine, an active constituent of Vinca rosea ameliorates experimentally induced acute lung injury in Swiss albino mice through modulation of Nrf-2/NF-κB signaling cascade <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . International Immunopharmacology.
Allawadhi, P., Khurana, A., Sayed, N., Godugu, C., Vohora, D.(2022). Ameliorative effect of cerium oxide nanoparticles against Freund's complete adjuvant-induced arthritis . Nanomedicine. 17. (6). p. 383-404.
Allawadhi, P., Singh, V., Govindaraj, K., Khurana, I., Sarode, L.P., Navik, U., Banothu, A.K., Weiskirchen, R., Bharani, K.K., Khurana, A.(2022). Biomedical applications of polysaccharide nanoparticles for chronic inflammatory disorders: Focus on rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and organ fibrosis . Carbohydrate Polymers. 281.
Sayed, N., Allawadhi, P., Khurana, A., Singh, V., Navik, U., Pasumarthi, S.K., Khurana, I., Banothu, A.K., Weiskirchen, R., Bharani, K.K.(2022). Gene therapy: Comprehensive overview and therapeutic applications . Life Sciences. 294.
Heinrich, L., Booijink, R., Khurana, A., Weiskirchen, R., Bansal, R.(2022). Lipoxygenases in chronic liver diseases: current insights and future perspectives . Trends in Pharmacological Sciences. 43. (3). p. 188-205.
Kalkal, A., Allawadhi, P., Pradhan, R., Khurana, A., Bharani, K.K., Packirisamy, G.(2021). Allium sativum derived carbon dots as a potential theranostic agent to combat the COVID-19 crisis . Sensors International. 2.
Khurana, I., Allawadhi, P., Khurana, A., Srivastava, A.K., Navik, U., Banothu, A.K., Bharani, K.K.(2021). Can bilirubin nanomedicine become a hope for the management of COVID-19? . Medical Hypotheses. 149.
Singh, V., Allawadhi, P., Khurana, A., Banothu, A.K., Bharani, K.K.(2021). Critical neurological features of COVID-19: Role of imaging methods and biosensors for effective diagnosis . Sensors International. 2.
Allawadhi, P., Singh, V., Khurana, I., Rawat, P.S., Renushe, A.P., Khurana, A., Navik, U., Allwadhi, S., Kumar Karlapudi, S., Banothu, A.K., et al.(2021). Decorin as a possible strategy for the amelioration of COVID-19 . Medical Hypotheses. 152.
Rawat, P.S., Jaiswal, A., Khurana, A., Bhatti, J.S., Navik, U.(2021). Doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity: An update on the molecular mechanism and novel therapeutic strategies for effective management . Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. 139.
Navik, U., Sheth, V.G., Khurana, A., Jawalekar, S.S., Allawadhi, P., Gaddam, R.R., Bhatti, J.S., Tikoo, K.(2021). Methionine as a double-edged sword in health and disease: Current perspective and future challenges . Ageing Research Reviews. 72.
Khurana, A., Allawadhi, P., Khurana, I., Allwadhi, S., Weiskirchen, R., Banothu, A.K., Chhabra, D., Joshi, K., Bharani, K.K.(2021). Role of nanotechnology behind the success of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 . Nano Today. 38.
Singh, V., Khurana, A., Allawadhi, P., Banothu, A.K., Bharani, K.K., Weiskirchen, R.(2021). Emerging Role of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors in Chronic Liver Diseases . Frontiers in Pharmacology. 12.
Allawadhi, P., Singh, V., Khurana, A., Khurana, I., Allwadhi, S., Kumar, P., Banothu, A.K., Thalugula, S., Barani, P.J., Naik, R.R., et al.(2021). Silver nanoparticle based multifunctional approach for combating COVID-19 . Sensors International. 2.
Khurana, A., Banothu, A.K., Thanusha, A.V., Nayal, A., Dinda, A.K., Singhal, M., Bharani, K.K., Koul, V.(2021). Preclinical efficacy study of a porous biopolymeric scaffold based on gelatin-hyaluronic acid-chondroitin sulfate in a porcine burn injury model: Role of critical molecular markers (VEGFA, N-cadherin, COX-2), gamma sterilization efficacy and a comparison of healing potential to Integra™ . Biomedical Materials (Bristol). 16. (5).
Allawadhi, P., Khurana, A., Allwadhi, S., Joshi, K., Packirisamy, G., Bharani, K.K.(2020). Nanoceria as a possible agent for the management of COVID-19 . Nano Today. 35.
Bansod, S., Aslam Saifi, M., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2020). Nimbolide abrogates cerulein-induced chronic pancreatitis by modulating β-catenin/Smad in a sirtuin-dependent way . Pharmacological Research. 156.
Godugu, C., Pasari, L.P., Khurana, A., Anchi, P., Saifi, M.A., Bansod, S.P., Annaldas, S.(2020). Crocin, an active constituent of Crocus sativus ameliorates cerulein induced pancreatic inflammation and oxidative stress . Phytotherapy Research. 34. (4). p. 825-835.
Yadav, U., Sakla, A.P., Tokala, R., Nyalam, S.T., Khurana, A., Digwal, C.S., Talla, V., Godugu, C., Shankaraiah, N., Kamal, A.(2020). Design and Synthesis of 5-Morpholino-Thiophene-Indole/ Oxindole Hybrids as Cytotoxic Agents . ChemistrySelect. 5. (14). p. 4356-4363.
Allawadhi, P., Khurana, A., Allwadhi, S., Navik, U.S., Joshi, K., Banothu, A.K., Bharani, K.K.(2020). Potential of electric stimulation for the management of COVID-19 . Medical Hypotheses. 144.
Amit Khurana, Sravani Tekula, Mohd Aslam Saifi, Pooladanda Venkatesh, Chandraiah Godugu (2019). Therapeutic applications of selenium nanoparticles . Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy.
Khurana, A., Tekula, S., Saifi, M.A., Venkatesh, P., Godugu, C.(2019). Therapeutic applications of selenium nanoparticles . Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. 111. p. 802-812.
Bansod, S., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2019). Cerulein-induced chronic pancreatitis in Swiss albino mice: An improved short-term model for pharmacological screening . Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods. 96. p. 46-55.
Anchi, P., Khurana, A., Swain, D., Samanthula, G., Godugu, C.(2019). Dramatic improvement in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of sustain release curcumin microparticles demonstrated in experimental type 1 diabetes model . European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 130. p. 200-214.
Khurana, A., Sikha, M.S., Ramesh, K., Venkatesh, P., Godugu, C.(2019). Modulation of cerulein-induced pancreatic inflammation by hydroalcoholic extract of curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) . Phytotherapy Research. 33. (5). p. 1510-1525.
Annaldas, S., Saifi, M.A., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2019). Nimbolide ameliorates unilateral ureteral obstruction-induced renal fibrosis by inhibition of TGF-β and EMT/Slug signalling . Molecular Immunology. 112. p. 247-255.
Sayed, N., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2019). Pharmaceutical perspective on the translational hurdles of phytoconstituents and strategies to overcome . Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 53.
Saifi, M.A., Sangomla, S., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2019). Protective Effect of Nanoceria on Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity by Amelioration of Oxidative Stress and Pro-inflammatory Mechanisms . Biological Trace Element Research. 189. (1). p. 145-156.
Khurana, A., Anchi, P., Allawadhi, P., Kumar, V., Sayed, N., Packirisamy, G., Godugu, C.(2019). Superoxide dismutase mimetic nanoceria restrains cerulein induced acute pancreatitis . Nanomedicine. 14. (14). p. 1805-1825.
Pasari, L.P., Khurana, A., Anchi, P., Aslam Saifi, M., Annaldas, S., Godugu, C.(2019). Visnagin attenuates acute pancreatitis via Nrf2/NFκB pathway and abrogates associated multiple organ dysfunction . Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. 112.
Peddakkulappagari, C.S., Saifi, M.A., Khurana, A., Anchi, P., Singh, M., Godugu, C.(2019). Withaferin A ameliorates renal injury due to its potent effect on inflammatory signaling . BioFactors. 45. (5). p. 750-762.
Kirwale, S., Pooladanda, V., Thatikonda, S., Murugappan, S., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2019). Selenium nanoparticles induce autophagy mediated cell death in human keratinocytes . Nanomedicine. 14. (15). p. 1991-2010.
Sayed, N., Khurana, A., Saifi, M.A., Singh, M., Godugu, C.(2019). Withaferin A reverses bile duct ligation-induced liver fibrosis by modulating extracellular matrix deposition: Role of LOXL2/Snail1, vimentin, and NFκB signaling . BioFactors. 45. (6). p. 959-974.
Khurana, A., Anchi, P., Allawadhi, P., Kumar, V., Sayed, N., Packirisamy, G., Godugu, C.(2019). Yttrium oxide nanoparticles reduce the severity of acute pancreatitis caused by cerulein hyperstimulation . Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine. 18. p. 54-65.
Sravani Tekula, Amit Khurana, Pratibha Anchi, Chandraiah Godugu (2018). Withaferin-A attenuates multiple low doses of Streptozotocin (MLD-STZ) induced type 1 diabetes . Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy.
Tekula, S., Khurana, A., Anchi, P., Godugu, C.(2018). Withaferin-A attenuates multiple low doses of Streptozotocin (MLD-STZ) induced type 1 diabetes . Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. 106. p. 1428-1440.
Karkale, S., Khurana, A., Saifi, M.A., Godugu, C., Talla, V.(2018). Andrographolide ameliorates silica induced pulmonary fibrosis . International Immunopharmacology. 62. p. 191-202.
Kumari, P., Saifi, M.A., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2018). Cardioprotective effects of nanoceria in a murine model of cardiac remodeling . Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 50. p. 198-208.
Baira, S.M., Khurana, A., Somagoni, J., Srinivas, R., Godugu, C., Talluri, M.V.N.K.(2018). First report on the pharmacokinetic profile of nimbolide, a novel anticancer agent in oral and intravenous administrated rats by LC/MS method . Journal of Chromatography B: Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences. 1092. p. 191-198.
Allawadhi, P., Khurana, A., Sayed, N., Kumari, P., Godugu, C.(2018). Isoproterenol-induced cardiac ischemia and fibrosis: Plant-based approaches for intervention . Phytotherapy Research. 32. (10). p. 1908-1932.
Sangomla, S., Saifi, M.A., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2018). Nanoceria ameliorates doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity: Possible mitigation via reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation . Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 47. p. 53-62.
Khurana, A., Tekula, S., Godugu, C.(2018). Nanoceria suppresses multiple low doses of streptozotocin-induced Type 1 diabetes by inhibition of Nrf2/NF-κB pathway and reduction of apoptosis . Nanomedicine. 13. (15). p. 1905-1922.
Godugu, C., Kumari, P., Khurana, A.(2018). Nanoyttria attenuates isoproterenol-induced cardiac injury . Nanomedicine. 13. (23). p. 2961-2980.
Anchi, P., Khurana, A., Swain, D., Samanthula, G., Godugu, C.(2018). Sustained-Release Curcumin Microparticles for Effective Prophylactic Treatment of Exocrine Dysfunction of Pancreas: A Preclinical Study on Cerulein-Induced Acute Pancreatitis . Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 107. (11). p. 2869-2882.
Tiruveedi, V.L., Bale, S., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2018). Withaferin A, a novel compound of Indian ginseng (Withania somnifera), ameliorates Cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis: Possible role of oxidative stress and inflammation . Phytotherapy Research. 32. (12). p. 2586-2596.
Karkale, S., Khurana, A., Saifi, M.A., Godugu, C., Talla, V.(2018). Oropharyngeal administration of silica in Swiss mice: A robust and reproducible model of occupational pulmonary fibrosis . Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 51. p. 32-40.
Anchi, P., Khurana, A., Bale, S., Godugu, C.(2017). The Role of Plant-derived Products in Pancreatitis: Experimental and Clinical Evidence . Phytotherapy Research. 31. (4). p. 591-623.
Ravikumar Reddy, D., Khurana, A., Bale, S., Ravirala, R., Samba Siva Reddy, V., Mohankumar, M., Godugu, C.(2016). Natural flavonoids silymarin and quercetin improve the brain distribution of co-administered P-gp substrate drugs . SpringerPlus. 5. (1).
Bale, S., Khurana, A., Reddy, A.S.S., Singh, M., Godugu, C.(2016). Overview on therapeutic applications of microparticulate drug delivery systems . Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems. 33. (4). p. 309-361.
Lakshmi, T.V., Bale, S., Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2016). Tankyrase as a novel molecular target in cancer and fibrotic diseases . Current Drug Targets. 17. (14).
Kumar, G.S., Kulkarni, A., Khurana, A., Kaur, J., Tikoo, K.(2014). Selenium nanoparticles involve HSP-70 and SIRT1 in preventing the progression of type 1 diabetic nephropathy . Chemico-Biological Interactions. 223. p. 125-133.
BOOK CHAPTER
Khurana, A., Godugu, C.(2018). Alginate-based three-dimensional in vitro tumor models: A better alternative to current two-dimensional cell culture models . Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering. 11. p. 157-183.