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Papers published by Prof. Dr. Mahendran Sekar:


Biopolymer Hydrogel-Based Nanocomposites Functionalized with Natural Products for Wound Dressings: Translational Advances in Drug Design, Development, and Therapeutic Wound Care

Ranatunga B, Sekar M, Hashmi AR, Zahra F, Ravi RN, Prashantha Kumar BR, Al Hamod M, Al Hamood N, Begum MY, Wong LS, Kumarasamy V, Molugulu N

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2026, 20:578261

Published Date: 20 March 2026

SmartLipids in Drug Delivery: Redefining the Third Generation of Lipid Nanocarriers for Clinical and Industrial Translation

Hashmi AR, Zahra F, Sekar M, Al Hamod M, Al Hamood N, Begum MY, Molugulu N, Wong LS, Kumarasamy V

International Journal of Nanomedicine 2026, 21:578218

Published Date: 19 March 2026

From Ancient Spice to Advanced Science: Therapeutic, Nutraceutical and Nanotechnological Insights into the Fruits of Piper Longum Linn for Modern Drug Development

Graphical Abstract of From Ancient Spice to Advanced Science: Therapeutic, Nutraceutical and Nanotechnological Insights into the Fruits of Piper Longum Linn for Modern Drug Development

Bhatia A, Mehta J, Hashmi AR, Sekar M, Bandyopadhyay A, Pal T, Kumar BRP, Mat Rani NNI, Wong LS, Kumarasamy V

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2026, 20:556602

Published Date: 12 February 2026

Bixin Beyond Colour: Expanding Therapeutic Horizons Through the Integration of Pharmacological Potential with Modern Drug Design and Delivery Strategies

Hashmi AR, Sekar M, Wong LS, Prashantha Kumar BR, Mat Rani NNI, Kumarasamy V

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2026, 20:556587

Published Date: 11 February 2026

Network Pharmacology of Natural Polyphenols for Stroke: A Bioinformatic Approach to Drug Design

Graphical Abstract of Network Pharmacology of Natural Polyphenols for Stroke: A Bioinformatic Approach to Drug Design

Dutta S, Subramanian A, Kumarasamy V, T T, Begum MY, Sekar M, Subramaniyan V, Gan SH, Wong LS, Al Fatease A, Wu YS, Muralikrishnan A

Advances and Applications in Bioinformatics and Chemistry 2024, 17:203-219

Published Date: 6 October 2025

Probiotics and Synbiotics: Applications, Benefits, and Mechanisms for the Improvement of Human and Ecological Health

Bhatia A, Sharma D, Mehta J, Kumarasamy V, Begum MY, Siddiqua A, Sekar M, Subramaniyan V, Wong LS, Mat Rani NNI

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare 2025, 18:1493-1510

Published Date: 11 March 2025

Exploring the Connections: Autophagy, Gut Microbiota, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pathogenesis

Graphical Abstract of Exploring the Connections: Autophagy, Gut Microbiota, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pathogenesis

Subramanian A, J A, T T, Kumarasamy V, Begum MY, Sekar M, Subramaniyan V, Wong LS, Al Fatease A

Journal of Inflammation Research 2024, 17:10453-10470

Published Date: 5 December 2024

Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential of Decursin: A Promising Natural Lead for New Drug Discovery and Development

Graphical Abstract of Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential of Decursin: A Promising Natural Lead for New Drug Discovery and Development

Muralikrishnan A, Sekar M, Kumarasamy V, Gan SH, Ravi S, Subramaniyan V, Wong LS, Wu YS, Khattulanuar FS, Mat Rani NNI

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2024, 18:3741-3763

Published Date: 23 August 2024

Lawsone Unleashed: A Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Biosynthesis, and Therapeutic Potentials

Graphical Abstract of Lawsone Unleashed: A Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Biosynthesis, and Therapeutic Potentials

Nair AS, Sekar M, Gan SH, Kumarasamy V, Subramaniyan V, Wu YS, Mat Rani NNI, Ravi S, Wong LS

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2024, 18:3295-3313

Published Date: 26 July 2024

Chemistry, Biosynthesis and Pharmacology of Streptonigrin: An Old Molecule with Future Prospects for New Drug Design, Development and Therapy

Graphical Abstract of Chemistry, Biosynthesis and Pharmacology of Streptonigrin: An Old Molecule with Future Prospects for New Drug Design, Development and Therapy

Nabihah Nasir N, Sekar M, Ravi S, Wong LS, Sisinthy SP, Gan SH, Subramaniyan V, Chidambaram K, Mat Rani NNI, Begum MY, Ramar M, Safi SZ, Selvaraj S, Chinna Maruthu SK, Fuloria S, Fuloria NK, Lum PT, Djearamane S

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2023, 17:1065-1078

Published Date: 8 April 2023

Celastrol: A Potential Natural Lead Molecule for New Drug Design, Development and Therapy for Memory Impairment

Graphical Abstract of Celastrol: A Potential Natural Lead Molecule for New Drug Design, Development and Therapy for Memory Impairment

Amir Yusri MA, Sekar M, Wong LS, Gan SH, Ravi S, Subramaniyan V, Mat Rani NNI, Chidambaram K, Begum MY, Ramar M, Safi SZ, Selvaraj S, Wu YS, Revathy P, Fuloria S, Fuloria NK, Lum PT, Djearamane S

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2023, 17:1079-1096

Published Date: 8 April 2023

Epidemiological Factors of Periodontal Disease Among South Indian Adults

Selvaraj S, Naing NN, Wan-Arfah N, Djearamane S, Wong LS, Subramaniyan V, Fuloria NK, Sekar M, Fuloria S, de Abreu MHNG

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare 2022, 15:1547-1557

Published Date: 20 July 2022

Promising Natural Products in New Drug Design, Development, and Therapy for Skin Disorders: An Overview of Scientific Evidence and Understanding Their Mechanism of Action

Mohd Zaid NA, Sekar M, Bonam SR, Gan SH, Lum PT, Begum MY, Mat Rani NNI, Vaijanathappa J, Wu YS, Subramaniyan V, Fuloria NK, Fuloria S

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2022, 16:23-66

Published Date: 6 January 2022

Embelin Alleviates Severe Airway Inflammation in OVA-LPS-Induced Rat Model of Allergic Asthma

Azman S, Sekar M, Wahidin S, Gan SH, Vaijanathappa J, Bonam SR, Alvala M, Lum PT, Thakur V, V Beladiya J, A Mehta A

Journal of Asthma and Allergy 2021, 14:1511-1525

Published Date: 15 December 2021

Drug Delivery of Natural Products Through Nanocarriers for Effective Breast Cancer Therapy: A Comprehensive Review of Literature

Graphical Abstract of Drug Delivery of Natural Products Through Nanocarriers for Effective Breast Cancer Therapy: A Comprehensive Review of Literature

Yap KM, Sekar M, Fuloria S, Wu YS, Gan SH, Mat Rani NNI, Subramaniyan V, Kokare C, Lum PT, Begum MY, Mani S, Meenakshi DU, Sathasivam KV, Fuloria NK

International Journal of Nanomedicine 2021, 16:7891-7941

Published Date: 2 December 2021

Promising Nutritional Fruits Against Cardiovascular Diseases: An Overview of Experimental Evidence and Understanding Their Mechanisms of Action

Graphical Abstract of Promising Nutritional Fruits Against Cardiovascular Diseases: An Overview of Experimental Evidence and Understanding Their Mechanisms of Action

Zuraini NZA, Sekar M, Wu YS, Gan SH, Bonam SR, Mat Rani NNI, Begum MY, Lum PT, Subramaniyan V, Fuloria NK, Fuloria S

Vascular Health and Risk Management 2021, 17:739-769

Published Date: 23 November 2021

Chemistry, Biosynthesis, Physicochemical and Biological Properties of Rubiadin: A Promising Natural Anthraquinone for New Drug Discovery and Development

Graphical Abstract of Chemistry, Biosynthesis, Physicochemical and Biological Properties of Rubiadin: A Promising Natural Anthraquinone for New Drug Discovery and Development

Watroly MN, Sekar M, Fuloria S, Gan SH, Jeyabalan S, Wu YS, Subramaniyan V, Sathasivam KV, Ravi S, Mat Rani NNI, Lum PT, Vaijanathappa J, Meenakshi DU, Mani S, Fuloria NK

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2021, 15:4527-4549

Published Date: 3 November 2021

Mangifera indica (Mango): A Promising Medicinal Plant for Breast Cancer Therapy and Understanding Its Potential Mechanisms of Action

Yap KM, Sekar M, Seow LJ, Gan SH, Bonam SR, Mat Rani NNI, Lum PT, Subramaniyan V, Wu YS, Fuloria NK, Fuloria S

Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy 2021, 13:471-503

Published Date: 13 September 2021

Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential of Swertiamarin – A Promising Natural Lead for New Drug Discovery and Development

Muhamad Fadzil NS, Sekar M, Gan SH, Bonam SR, Wu YS, Vaijanathappa J, Ravi S, Lum PT, Dhadde SB

Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2021, 15:2721-2746

Published Date: 21 June 2021

Traditional Medicinal Plants Conferring Protection Against Ovalbumin-Induced Asthma in Experimental Animals: A Review

Azman S, Sekar M, Bonam SR, Gan SH, Wahidin S, Lum PT, Dhadde SB

Journal of Asthma and Allergy 2021, 14:641-662

Published Date: 14 June 2021