CURRICULUM VITAE- DR. CKK NAIR
Name
: Dr. C. K. K. Nair
( Full Name With expansion of Initials: DR. CHERUPALLY KRISHNAN KRISHNAN NAIR )
Address for correspondence: Dean of Research, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and
Research Centre, Thiruvalla 689101, Kerala, India.
Mob: 91-9446805426. Tele:04692731005;Email: ckknair@yahoo.com; drckknair@gmail.com
Formerly Professor, Department of Radiation Biology, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amalanagar,
Trichur -680553, Kerala, India.
Affiliation – past : Scientific Officer (H), Head, Radiation Biochemistry section, R.B.H.S. Division,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay 400 085, India.
Date of Birth : 8 October 1945 Sex : Male Marrital Status : Married Nationality : Indian
Academic Qualifications:
Ph.D. - Biochemistry, Thesis "Some aspects of DNA replication and repair",
University of Bombay, 1977.
M.Sc. - Biochemistry, Thesis "Mechanism of radiosensitization of microorganisms",
University of Bombay, 1971.
B.Sc. - Chemistry main, Mathematics and Physics subsidiaries, First class,
University of Kerala, 1966.
Field of Specialization :
Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, DNA Repair, Cellular Stress Response, Radiation
Biology, Radiomodifiers in Radiotherapy, Radiation Protection. Nanotehnology, Environmental
pollution and genotoxicity, .
Academic / Professional Recognition/Awards:
1. Fellow of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences
2. Alexander Hollaender award to participate to deliver a talk and introduce a plenary speaker in the 9th
International Conf. on Environmental Muatgens, San Francisco, USA, 3-8 Sept. 2005.
3. Associate Editor of (i) Journal of Radiation Research and (ii) International Journal of Plant
Biology
4. Member editorial Board for (i) International Journal of Low Dose Radiation, (ii) ,Journal of
Clinical Medicine and Research, (iv) Indian Journal of Zoology and (v) Cell and Chromosome
Research
4. Invited to Armed Forces Radiation Research Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA, for discussions and
deliver a talk, 31Aug-1Sept. 2005.
5. Invited to deliver a talk at Institute of Biodesign, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
6. Invited to deliver a talk at the 3rd Intl Symposium on Natural Drugs at Naples, Italy 3rd Intl
Symposium on Natural Drugs at Naples, Italy
7.Invited to the Department of Radiation Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
as a distinguished scientist .
8. Invited to give a talk and to chair the session on Biologial Evolution in the International Conf. on
Role of Radiation on the Origin and Evolution of Life, Osaka,Japan,1-5 March,1998.
9. Guide for Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Univ. of Bombay and Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
10. Fellow of the Society of Biosciences; Fellow of the Indian Society of Radiation Biology.
11. Elected Life member of the National Academy of Sciences, India
12. Member Governing Body of Amala Cancer Research Centre, Trichur,Kerala frm 1995-2011.
13. Member, Board of Studies Biochemistry & Faculty of Science, M.S.Univ. Baroda (1990-93).
14. Elected Secretary of the Indian Society for Radiation Biology.
15. Elected Jt. Secretary, National Societty of Ethnopharmacology (India) 1-7 Dec. 2007).
16. Guide for Ph.D. in Biochemistry, M.G.University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
17. Research Advisor, Pushpagiri Research Centre, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India.
18. Member organizing Committee for several International Conferences such as LOWARD, and
National Conferences and Workshops.
Membership in Professional / Scientific Organizations:
1. Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of sciences, 2. .Fellow of the Society of Biosciences; 3. .Elected
Life Member of National Academy of Sciences, India; 4. Member , Indian Society of Radiation
Biology; 5. Member, Indian Association for Radiation Protection; 6. Member, Society for Cancer
Research and Communications; 7. Member, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India; 8. Member,
Society for Clean Environment ,9. Member, International Society for the Study of Origin and Evolution
of Life, 10. Life Member, Environmental Mutagen Society of India, 11. Life Member of National
Society of Ethnopharmacology, 12. Life Member of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists. 13.
Life Member of Indian Association for Cancer Research.
Research Interests:
- Radiosensitization and Radioprotection in cancer therapy
- Predictive assays for radiation sensitivity of tumours
- DNA Repair
- Biological activities of natural drugs and herbal extracts
- Applications of nanomaterials in bio-medicine.
- DNA-Chemical Interactions
- Regulation and cloning and sequencing of genes involved in stress response
Assignments abroad:
1. Invited to deliver a talk at the 19th Nuclear Medical Defence Conference, 16-19 May 2011,
Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany.
2. Invited to deliver a talk at the International IASCT conference on Chemical modifiers, Gifu City,
Japan, June 18-19, 2010.
3. invited to deliver a talk at the International IASCT conference on Chemical modifiers, Maebashi,
Japan, May 18-19, 2007.
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4. Invited to deliver a talk and chair session at the Japan Radiation Protection Society Annual
Conference, Kypto, Japan, May 20, 2007.
5. Invited to deliver a talk and introduce a plenary speaker in 9th Intl. Conf.Environmetal Mutagens, San
Francisco, USA, 3-8 Sept. 2005
6. Invited to deliver a talk in 3rd Intl Symposium on Natural Drugs at Naples, Italy.
7. Visiting Professor, Department of Radiation Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka,
Japan. Aug.11 - Nov.6, 1999.
8. Participated as an invited speaker in the International Conference on Role of Radiation on the Origin
and Evolution of Life, Osaka, Japan, 1-5 March,1998.
9. Research Associate, Institute de Biologie Moleculaire des Plantes, CNRS, Strassbourg, France with
Prof.J.H.Weil, Oct.1987-Oct.1988.
10. Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Dept. Microbiology, University of Alabama in
Birmingham, USA, with Prof. Roy Curtiss III, Sept.1978- Sept.1979.
11. Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Albert Eisnstein College of Medicine, New York, USA with Prof.
L.Schulman, Sept.1977-Sept.1978.
12. Participated in the International Atomic Energy Agency Training Course on Use of Isotopes and
Radiation in Industrially Useful Microorganisms, Manila, Philippines, 23 Oct. – 1 Dec. 1972.
Research Publications:
177 papers in journals/books and
105 Invited talks and presentations in in various international and national Symposia.
Books :2
1. Radiation sensitizers – A contemporary audit, Eds. N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya,
Publ.Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, India.
2. Nanotechnology - Role of nanotechnology in cancer therapy, M.O.Viji and C.K.K.Nair, Lambart
Academic Publishers, 2011.
Research Experience:
45 years in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Radiation Biology.
Teaching Experience:
- 20 years, teaching Molecular Biology to post graduate students of the University of Bombay
- Teaching for Radiation Biology Training Course, BARC Training School.
- Organizing and teaching as member of faculty of several workshops (both national and international)
on biotechnology, radiation biology, molecular biology and biochemistry. Recently organized a
National Workshop on Genotoxicity .
Ph. D. Thesises Guided and degree awarded: 8
1. Genetic alterations in carcinoma of the uterine cervix: Their potential as predictive factors for
radiotherapy. K.M.U.Wani, University of Mumbai, 2002.
2. Studies on mitochondrial genome and cytoplasmc male sterility in pearl millet (Pennisetum
americanum). A.K.Gangawane, Univ. Mumbai, 2002.
3. Studies on the mechanism of action of the radiosensitizer AK-2123 [(N-2’-methoxy ethyl)-2-(3’-nitro1-triazolyl)acetamide] as an adjuvant to radiotherapy of cancer. R.Mathew, Univ. Mumbai, 1999.
4. Cloning and Sequencing of the heat shock response genes from the archaebacterium Haloferax
mediterranei, A.S. Kazi, Univ. Mumbai 1999.
5. Effects of some natural and related synthetic compounds on certain insect pests : a physiological and
biochemical study. S.D.Kokate, Univ. Mumbai, 1998
6. Modification of radiosensitivity by natural and synthetic compounds. N.M.Gandhi, Univ.
Mumbai,2005.
7. Studies on cellular radiation sensitivity. V.P.Salvi, Univ. Mumbai, 2005
8. Modification of Radiation injury by Natural and Synthetic drugs. D.K.Maurya, Univ. Mumbai, 2006.
9. Radioprotection by Ascorbic acid -2-glucoside: Mechanisms and Relevance. Dani Mathew, MG
University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, 2011.
Number of Ph.D.Students being guided: 9
Researh Projects granted:
1. Drugs And Bioactive Molecules Bound To Metal/Semiconductor Nanoparticles For Diagnostic And
Therapeutic Applications. Principal Investigator - C.K.K.Nair, Principal Collaborator – N. Biswas &
Coinvestigator - P. C. Sudheeran; BRNS, DAE, Mumbai (2007-2010)
2. Project Title: Search for herbal radioprotectors for therapeutic use: Modification of cellular
radiosensitivity by phyopharmaceuticals. Principal Investigator - C.K.K. Nair & Coinvestigator - P. C.
Sudheeran; KSCSTE, Trivandrum (2007-2010)
3.. Search For Novel Bioactive Molecules As Radioprotectors From Ganoderma Mushrooms Occurring
In Southern Parts Of India. Principal Investigator - C.K.K.Nair Principal Coinvestigator K.K.Janardhanan & Coinvestigator - P. C. Sudheeran ; DST, New Delhi (2008-2009)
4. Study on the inhalation dose estimate and biological effects from thoron and its progeny
nucleotides using mice.
Principal Investigator - C.K.K.Nair, Collaborators –Dr.R.C.Chaubey,
Dr.N.Bhat & Dr.P.Selvam , from BARC, Mumbai, BRNS, DAE, Mumbai (2009-2012)
List of publications of Dr. C. K. K. Nair
A. Papers in Journals/ Books/ Proceedings of Symposia etc.: (Listed from the latest down-wards) –
183 numbers
183. Radioprotection by tempol:Studies on tissue antioxidant levels, hematopoietic and gastrointestinal
systems, in mice exposed to sub-lethal doses of gamma radiation. L.Ramachandran and CKK Nair<
Iran J.Radiat.Res, 10, 2012 (In Press)
182. Radiotherapeutic potential of the extracts of Andrographis paniculata and Swertia chirayita.
Aditya Menon , R. Nagalekshmi , D.K. Chandrasekharan , C.K.K.Nair , J Pharmacology and
Toxicology, 2012 ( Inpress)
181. Hepatoprotective activity of Andrographis Paniculata and Swertia Chirayita
R. Nagalekshmi , Aditya Menon , D.K. Chandrasekharan , C.K.K.Nair , Food and Chemical Toxicology
49, 3367–3373, 2011.
180. D-aminoacid oxidase-Fe2O3 nanoparticle complex mediated antitumor activity in Swiss Albino
mice. S.A.Divakaran, K.M.Sreekanth, K.V.Rao and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Cancer Therapy, 2, 666674 2011.
179. Protection against genotoxic damages following wholebody gamma-radiation exposure in mice by
lipoic acid. L.Ramachandran and C.K.K.Nair, Mutation research 724, 52-58, 2011.
178. Cellular radioprotecting potential of glyzyrrhizic acid, silver nanoparticle and their complex.
D.K.Chandrasekharan , P.K.Khanna and C.K.K.Nair, Mutation Research , 723, 51–57, 2011
177. Protection from lethal and sublethal whole body exposures of mice to γ-radiation by
Acorus calamus L. : Studies on tissue antioxidant status and cellular DNA damage. D.Sandeep
and C.K.K.Nair, Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology 64, 57– 64, 2012
176. Medicinal fungus Ganoderma lucidum protects cellular dna in mice exposed to whole body gammaradiation. F.Martin and C.K.K.Nair, International Journal of Low Radiation, 2011 (In Press)
175. Synthesis of nanosilver using a vitamin c derivative and studies on radiation protection,
D.K.Chandrasekharan, P.K Khanna, T.V. Kagiya and C.K.K Nair Cancer Biotherapy and
Radiopharmaceuticals 2011, (In Press).
174. POLY MVA -lipoic acid - palladium complex enhances cellular
DNA repair. A.Menon and C.K.K.Nair, International Journal of Low Radiation, 2011 (In Press)
173. Radioprotection by alpha-asarone: prevention of genotoxicity and hematopoietic injury in
mammalian organism. D.Sandeep and C.K.K.Nair, Mutation Research, , 2011 (IN Press)
172. Preclinical studies on use of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum as an adjuvant in
radiotherapy of cancer. G.Gopakumar, F.Martin, S.K.Antony, T.G.Pillai and C.K.K.Nair, Current
Science, 99, 1084-1090, 2010.
171. Protection of Cellular DNA and Membrane from Gamma Radiation–Induced Damages and
Enhancement in DNA Repair by Sesamol. G.G.Nair and C.K.K.Nair, Cancer Biotherapy and
Radioppharmaceuticals, 25, 1-9, 2010.
170. Radioprotection by Acorus calamus: studies on in vivo DNA damage and repair. D. Sandeep and
C.K.K. Nair, Int. J. Low Radiation,7, 121–132, 2010.
169. Effect of silver nanoparticle and glycyrrhizic acid (SN-GLY) complex on repair of whole body
radiation-induced cellular DNA damage and genomic instability in mice, D.K.Chandrasekharan and
CKK Nair, International Journal of Low Radiation 7. 453 - 466, 2010.
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168. Protection of DNA and membrane from Υ-radiation induced damage by the extract of Acorus
calamus Linn.: An in vitro study. D.Sandeep, C.K.K.Nair, Environmental Toxicol. Pharmacol. 29 ,
302–307, 2010.
167. Protection of gastrointestinal and haematopoietic systems by ascorbic acid-2-glucoside in mice
exposed to whole-body gamma radiation D.Mathew, T.V. Kagiya, C.K.K. Nair International Journal
of Low Radiation, 7, 380 - 392 , 2010.
166. Preclinical studies on use of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum as an adjuvant in
radiotherapy of cancer. G.Gopakumar, F.Martin, S.K.Antony, T.G.Pillai and C.K.K.Nair, Current
Science, 99, 1084-1090, 2010.
165. Enhancement of repair of radiation induced DNA strand breaks in human cells by Ganoderma
mushroom polysaccharides. T. G. Pillai *, C.K.K. Nair, K.K. Janardhanan, Food Chemistry 119 ,1040–
1043, 2010.
164. Radioprotection by a-Lipoic Acid Palladium Complex Formulation (POLY-MVA) in Mice
L.Ramachandran, C.V.Krishnan, and C.K.K. Nair , Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals, 25,
395-399, 2010.
163. Complexes of gold nanoparticle with Sesamol and Glycyrrhizic acid: Studies in vitro on
antioxidant activity and radioprotection, K. C. Dhanya, Shamna K, Khanna P. K, and C.K.K.
Nair, Amala Research Bulletin , 30,51-56 2010
162. Induction Of cytotoxicity in Ehrlich’s ascites carcinoma cells by antineoplastic drugs and
radiation: A mechanistic study, G.Gopakumar and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30,
14-21, 2010.
161. Protection Of DNA from ionosing radiation by Spirulina: An in vitro study, C.C. Cleetus,
Stephy Mol Wilson and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30,46-50,2010.
160. Improved radiation protection by alpha-lipoic acid complexed to palladium nanoparticles,
R.Lakshmy and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 87-92, 2010.
159. Studies on radiation protection by silver nanoparticle complexes of palmytoil ascorbic acid
2-glucoside, K.C. Dhanya, P. K. Khanna, V. T. Kagiya and C. K. K. Nair, Proceedings of
International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology in Chemistry, Health and
Environment (NATCHEE)-2010, 75-79.
157. Anti-inflammatory activity of Acorus calamus, Divyasree Sandeep and C. K. K. Nair,
Amala Research Bulletin, 30,121-124, 2010.
156. Anti-inflammatory activity of palladium- lipoic acid complex, POLY-MVA, Aditya Menon and C.
K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30,129-132,2010.
155. Cellular radioprotecting potential of silver nanoparticle –phytoceutical complex K.C.
Dhanya, P.K. Khanna and C.K.K. Nair Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 56-62, 2010.
154. Chemosensitization of cisplatin induced mortality of murine tumor cells with sanazole (AK-2123),
Femy Martin and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 159-164, 2010.
153. D-aminoacid oxidase: Isolation from porcine kidney and induction of oxidative stress in tumor
cells, Saratchandran A.Divakaran and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Amala Research Bulletin, 30,173-179,
2010.
152. Generation of H2O2 and oxidative stress by D-aminoacid oxidase bound to Fe2O3 nanoparticle
complexes in tumor cells, Saratchandran A.Divakaran and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced
Biotechnology,10,118, 2010.
151. Radioprotection against gamma-radiation exposure by nutraceuticals and vitamin E- derivatives,
C.C. Cleetus and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology,10,125, 2010.
150. Augmentation of genomic repair by POLY MVA, Aditya Menon and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of
Advanced Biotechnology 2010,10,125
149. Protection from genomic insults and cellular damage following radiation exposure by Sesamol,
G.Gopakumar and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology,10,126, 2010.
148. Medicinal Fungus Ganoderma lucidum protects cellular DNA in mice exposed to whole body
gamma radiation, Femy Martin and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology,10, 131, 2010.
147. Alpha lipoic acid ameliorates ionizing radiation induced genotoxicity, lakshmy R and C. K. K. Nair,
Journal of Advanced Biotechnology,10,134, 2010.
146. Protection from hemopoietic damage by Silver nanoparticle –Glycyrrhizic Acid in mice exposed to
whole body gamma radiation, K.C. Dhanya and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced
Biotechnology,10,97, 2010.
145. Protection from gamma-radiation insult to antioxidant defense and cellular DNA by POLY MVA,
dietary suppliment containing palladium lipoic acid formulation. A.Menon, C.V. Krishnan and C.K.K.
Nair
Int.J.Low Radiation,6, 248-262, 2009 .
144. Amelioration of cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity by extracts of Hemidesmus indicus and Acorus
calamus. D.Sandeep and C.K.K.Nair, Pharmaceutical Biology, 48(3): 290–295, 2010.
143. Ethnomedicinal plants to fight neoplastic diseases
C. K. K. Nair, P. Divyasree and G. Gopakumar In Ethnomedicine: A Source of Complementary
Therapeutics, Ed. D.Chattopadhyay,Publ. Research Signpost, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, pp203-226,
2010:
142. Protection of DNA and membrane from gamma-radiation induced damages by Centella asiatica
J.Joy and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 61: 941–947, 2009 .
141. Radiation Protection by 6-Palmitoyl Ascorbic Acid-2-Glucoside:Studies on DNA Damage in vitro,
ex
vivo,
in
vivoand
Oxidative
Stress
in
vivo.
D.K.Chandrasekharan, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Radiat.Res., 50, 203-212, 2009.
140. Water dispersible Fe3O4 nanoparticlescarring doxorubicin for cancer therapy
O.D.Jayakumar, R.Ganguli, A.K.Tyagi , D.K.Chandraseharan and C.K.K.Nair
Journal of Nanosciene and Nanotechnology, 9, 6344-6348, 2009.
139. Synthesis of silver nano-particles with fish oil: a novel approach to nano-biotechnology? Synthesis
of silver nano-particles with fish oil: a novel approach to nano-biotechnology?P. K. Khanna and C. K. K.
Nair, International Journal of Green Nanotechnology: Physics and Chemistry, 1:P3–P9, 2009.
138. Free radical scavenging and radioprotection by ascorbic acid and its derivatives, Dani
Mathew and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 27-33, 2009.
137. Protection against whole body gamma-radiation exposure by the dietary supplement,
POLY MVA Aditya Menon, C.V. Krishnan and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29,
140-144, 2009.
136. Protection from deleterious effects of ionizing radiation by a-lipoic acid Palladium
complex formulation, POLY-MVA in mice R. Lakshmy, C.V. Krishnan and C.K.K. Nair,
Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 126-131, 2009.
135. Centella asiatica protects DNA and membrane from gamma radiation induced damages:
An in vivo study, Jisha Joy and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 86-93, 2009.
134. Silver nanoparticle complex of sanazole and doxorubicin for improved tumor therapy, G.
Gopakumar, P.K. Khanna and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 99-102, 2009.
133. Protection of cellular DNA by Ganoderma lucidum extract in mice exposed to whole body
g-radiation: a mechanistic study. M. Femy and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29,
175-181, 2009.
132. Enzyme therapy for cancer, Saratchandran A. Divakaran and C.K.K. Nair, Amala
Research Bulletin, 29, 16-18, 2009.
131. Protection of deleterious effects of whole body γ-irradiation in mice by α-asarone. D.
Sandeep and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 152-158,2009.
130. Clastogenic Potential of Ruta graveolens Extract and a Homeopathic Preparation in Mouse Bone
Marrow Cells. K.C Preethi, C.K.K. Nair, R.Kuttan. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. , 9(4):763-769, 2008.
129. Mitigation of deleterious effects of ionizing radiation by phytoceuticals: mechanistic studies with
Centella asiatica. C. K. K. Nair, and J.Joy. In Herbal Radiomodulators- Applications in medicine ,
homeland defence & space, Ed.R.Arora, CAB International, Oxfordshire OX10 8DE, UK, 2008, pp
243-252.
128. Prevention of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by glucosides of ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol
Dani M.M., V. T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Experimental Toxicologic Pathology 60, 521-52, 2008.
127. Polysaccharides isolated from Ganoderma lucidum occurring on Southern parts of India protects
radiation induced damages both in vitro and in vivo. T.G. Pillai, C.K.K.Nair and K.K.Janardhanan,.
Expermental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 26, 80-85, 2008
126. Cancer therapy with magnetic nanoparticles carrying doxorubicin. K C Dhanya and C.K.K.
Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 74-80, 2008.
125. Radiation protection by Holarrhaena antidysentrica Wall: protection of DNA in vitro and
in vivo against J.Jisha and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 33-39, 2008
124. Radioprotction of DNA by alpha lipoic acid in mammalian system, R Lakshmy and CKK
Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 87-93, 2008
123. Radioprotection of hematopoetic system by ascorbic acid -2- glucoside, Dani Mathew M
and CKK Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 5-10, 2008.
122. Antioxidant and radioprotecting property of Coscinium fenestratum colebr. extract in mice
exposed to whole body gamma-radiation. P. Divyasree and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research
Bulletin, 28, 62-68, 2008.
121. Amelioration of cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in Swiss albino mice by hydro-alcoholic extract of
Rubia cordifolia . J. Jisha and C.K.K.Nair, J.Canc..Res.Therp., 4, 109-113, 2008.
120. Protection of DNA from gamma-radiation induced strand breaks by Epicatechin
C.K.K.Nair and V.P, Salvi , Mutat.Res. 650, 48-54, 2007
119. DNA protective properties of vanillin against γ-radiation under different conditions: Possible
mechanisms. D.K.Maurya, S.Adhikari, C.K.K. Nair & T.P.A. Devasagayam, Mutat.Res. 634, 69-80,
2007
118. Ascorbic acid monoglucoside as antioxidant and radioprotector. M.M.Dani, C.K.K.Nair, J.A.Jacob,
N.Biswas, T.Mukherjee, S.Kapoor and V.T.Kagiya. Journal of Radiation Research 48, 369-376, 2007.
117. Protection from sublethal damage in mice by ascorbic acid –glucoside
M.M.Dani, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Re.Bulletin, 27, 50-59, 2007
116. Protection from whole-body gamma-irradiation induced tissue damage in mice by Hemidesmus
indicus extract. P.Divyasree and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Res..Bulletin,27, 107-117,, 2007
115. Nephroprotective and anti=inflammatory activities of Rubia cordifolia. J.Jisha and C.K.K.Nair,
Amala Re.Bulletin, 27, 118-127,, 2007
114. Application of nanoparticles in radioprotection. K.C.Dhanya and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Re.Bulletin,
27, 147-150, 2007
113. Protection from sublethal damage in mice by ascorbic acid –glucoside M.M.Dani,
V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 27, 50-59, 2007
112. Prevention of radiation induced damages by aqeous extracts of Ganoderma lucidum occurring in
southern parts of India.. T.G. Pillai, V.P.Salvi, D.K.Maurya, C.K.K.Nair and K.K.Janardhanan, Current
Sience, 91, 341-344, 2006.
111. Enhancement in repair of radiation-induced DNA strand breaks in vivo by tocopherol
monoglucoside
V.P Salvi, D.K. Maurya, T.V. Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Int. J. Low Radiation, 10, 2007
110. Some novel approaches for radioprotection and the beneficial effect of natural products..
D.K.Maurya, T.P.A.Devasagayam and C.K.K.Nair, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 44, 93114, 2006.
109. Radiation protection by Achyranthes aspera L. : protection of DNA and membrane by gammaradiation induced damages.. D.K.Maurya and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 25, 18-27, 2005.
108. Screening Methodologies for Effective Radioprotectors. C.K.K.Nair , In “Herbal drug Research –
A 21st Century Perspective”, RK Sharma and R.Arora Eds., Jaypee Brothers MedicalPublishers (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2006.
107. One-electron redox reactions of troxerutin in aqueous solutions. A.Sarkar, N.Biswas, S.Kapoor,
H.S.Mahal, C.K.K.Nair and T. Mukherjee, Research on Chemical Intermediates, 31, 857-866, 2005.
105. Protection of cellular DNA from gamma-radiation induced damages and enhancement in DNA
repair by troxerutin. D.K.Maurya, S.Balakrishnan, V.P.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Molecular and Cellular
Biochemistry, 280, 57-68, 2005.
104. Radiation protection of DNA by ferrulic acid under in vitro and in vivo conditions. D.K.Maurya,
V.P.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry ,280, 200-217, 2005 .
103. Radioprotection of cellular DNA in vivo by gallic acid. N.M.Gandhi and C.K.K. Nair, Molecular
and Cellular Biochemistry, 278, 111-117, 2005.
102. A phase I tral of tocopherol monoglucoside in patients undergoing hemibody radiation
N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair, P. Merhotra and V.T.Kagiya, J. Cancer Research Therapuetics, 1, 38-40,
2005.
101. Radioprotection by Terninalia chebula: some mechanistic aspects. N.M.Gandhi and C.K.K. Nair,
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 277, 43-48, 2005.
100. Radiation protection of DNA and membrane
in vitro by extract of Hemidesmus indicus.
T.K.Shetty, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair, Phytotherapy, Research, 19, 387-390, 2005..
99. Radioprotection of DNA by glycyrrhizic acid through scavenging free radicals N.M.Gandhi,
D.K.Maurya, V.Salvi, $S.Kapoor, $T.Mukherjee, and C.K.K. Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 45,
461-468, 2004.
97. Preparation and preliminary evaluation of a 177Lu – labeled sanazole derivative for possible use in
targeting tumor hypoxia. T.Das, S.Chakraborty, S.Banerjee, A.Mukherjee, G.Samuel, H.D.Sharma,
C.K.K.Nair, V.T.Kagiya and M.Venkatesh, Biorg.Med.Chem. , 12, 6077-6084, 2004.
96. Radioprotection of normal tissues in tumour-bearing mice by troxerutin
D.K.Maurya, V.P.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 45, 221-228, 2004
95. Report on the 3rd International Symposium on Natural Drugs at Naples, Italy, Oct.2-4, 2003.
C.K.K. Nair, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 42, 333-334, 2004.
94. Radiation Protection by Diethyldithiocarbamate: Protection of Membrane and DNA in vitro and in
vivo against -radiation. N.M.Gandhi and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 45, 175-180,
2004
93. Protection of plasmid pBR322 DNA and membranes of rat liver microsome and mitochondria by
Rubia cardifolia extract. V.Shah, S.Kumar, D.K.Maurya and C.K.K.Nair, Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 46,
2004.
92. Troxerutin as a radioprotector. D.K.Maurya, V.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 28,
2004.
91. Tocopherol monoglucoside enhances repair of radiation induced DNA strand breaks in vivo..
V.Salvi, D.K.Maurya, T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 29, 2004.
90. DNA protection by disulfiram and diethyldithiocarbamate. N.M.Gandhi, S.Vitrivel and C.K.K.Nair,
Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 17, 2004.
89. Redox reactions and fluorescence spectroscopic behavior of trifluoperazine at surface of colloidal
silica
M.Rele, S.Kapoor, V.Salvi, C.K.K.Nair and T.Mukherjee, Biophysical Chemistry, 109, 113-119, 2004.
88. Relevance of radioprotectors in radiotherapy: Studies with tocopherol monoglucoside. C.K.K.Nair,
V.Salvi, T.V.Kagiya and R.Rajagopalan, Journal of Environmetal Pathology Toxicologyand Oncology,
23, 153-160, 2004.
87. Water soluble vitamin e (tmg) as a radioprotector. C. K. K.Nair, P. Uma Devi, Shimanskaya R., N.
Kunugita , H.Murase , Y.H.Gu and T. V. Kagiya, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 41, 13651371, 2003
86. Genetic alterations in Cancer, C.K.K.Nair, Cancer Etiology and Prevention, Eds. D.K.Dey,
J.L.Chowdhury and P.Nath, Cachar Cancer Hospital Society, Silchar, India, 2003, pp 16-21.
85. Radiosensitizer sanazole (AK-2123) enhances gamma-radiatin induced apoptosis in murine
fibrosarcoma
R.Rajagopalan, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 44, 359-365, 2003
84.Response of DNA repair enzymes in murine fibro sarcoma, lympho sarcoma and ascites cells
following gamma irradiation. K. Pasupathy and C.K.K. Nair, Journal of Radiation Research,
44, 229-235, 2003.
83. Genetic alterations in the coding region of back gene in the uterine cervical carcinoma
K.M.Y. Wani, N.G.Huilgol, T.Hongyo, H.Ryo, K.Shah, N.Chatterjee, C.K.K.Nair and T.Nomura, Brit.
J. Cancer, 88, 1584-1586, 2003
82. Genetic alterations in cervical cancer.
Biology , 41, 789-796, 2003
Khalida Wani and C.K.K.Nair, Indian J.Experimental
81. Effect of vinblastine sulfate on -radiation induced DNA single strand breaks in murine tissues.
R. Rajagopalan, S.K. Ranjan and C.K.K. Nair, Mutation Research, 536, 15-25, 2003.
80. Behaviour of materials in spent fuel storage facilities. K.Agarwal, V.Kain, S.Anantharaman,
E.Ramadasan, M.Chandra, C.K.K.Nair, A.K.Sengupta, H.R.Pimparkar, S.S.Shinde and P.Seetharamaiah.
In “Effects of radiation and environmental factors on the durability of materials in spent fuel storage
and disposal”, IAEA-TECDOC-1316, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, 2002,
pp79-103.
79. Mutaions in cervical cancer as predictive factors for radiotherapy. K.M.Y.Wani, N.G.Huilgol,
T.Hongyo, H.Ryo, H.Nakajima, L.Y.Li, N.Chatterjee, C.K.K.Nair and T.Nomura,
International
Congress Series, 1236, 459-461, 2002.
78. Pennisetum glaucum mitochondrial repeat region. A.K.Gangawane and C.K.K.Nair
GENBANK Accession No. AF511559 , 2002
77. Pennisetum glaucum cytochrome oxidase subunit III (Cox III) gene. A.K.Gangawane, S.V.Munjal
and C.K.K.Nair, GENBANK Accession No. AF511562 , 2002
76. Pennisetum glaucum mitochondrial repeat 1 gene sequence. A.K.Gangawane and C.K.K.Nair
GENBANK Accession No. AF50521 , 2002
75. Inhibition of -Radiation Induced DNA Damage in Plasmid pBR322 by TMG, a Water Soluble
Derivative of Vitamin E. R. Rajagopalan, K. Wani , N.G. Huilgol , V.T.Kagiya, and C.K.K.Nair
J.Radiat.Res. , 43, 153-159, 2002 .
74. Redox reactions of Tocopherol Monoglucoside in aqueous solutions: a pulse radiolysis study
S.Kapoor, T.Mukherjee, V.T.Kagiyab and C.K.K.Nair . J.Radiat.Res. 43, 99-106, 2002.
73. Technetium-99m-cyclam AK-2123: a novel marker for tumor hypoxia. S.Murugesan, S.J.Shetty,
O.P.D.Noronha, A.M.Samuel, T.S.Srivastava, C.K.K.Nair and L.Kothari, Applied Radiation and
Isotopes, 54, 81-88, 2001.
72. DNA damage and Repair. C.K.K.Nair, WHO Workshop on Preclinical Reproductive and Genetic
Toxicology Manual , Indian Institute for Research on Reproduction, Parel, Mumbai pp27-30, 2001.
71. Efffect of hypoxic radiosensitizer AK-2123 (sanazole) on yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
K.Pasupathy, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, J.Radiat.Res., 42, 217-227, 2001
70. Protection of DNA and membrane in vitro by Glycyrrhiza glabra L against gamma-radiation.
T.K.Shetty, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair, Phytotherapy, 16, 576-578, 2002
69. Expression of p53 and lactate dehydrogenase in murine fibrosarcoma following gamma-radiation.
K.Wani, R.Rajagopalan, N.G.Huilgol and C.K.K.Nair, J.Environ.Pahol.Toxicol.Oncol., 20, 33-37,
2001.
68. Radiation protectors in radiotherapy. C.K.K.Nair, D.K.Parida and T.Nomura, J.Radiat.Res., 42,
21-37, 2001
67. Redox reactions of sanazole (AK-2123) in aqueous solution: a pulse radiolysis study
S.Kapoor, R.Mathew, N.G.Huilgol, T.V.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, J.Radiat.Res., 41, 355-366, 2000
66. DNA repair and evolutionary conservation of heatshock response gene hsp 70 in halophilic
archaebacteria. C.K.K.Nair, R.Rajagopalan and A.S.Kazi. In “The role of radiation in the origin and
evolution of life”. Editors M.Akaboshi, N.Fujii and R.F.Gonzalez, Kyoto University Press,Kyoto,
Japan, 2000, pp 261-275.
65. Organization of the DNA K locus of the archaebacterial halophile, Haloferax mediterranei
A.S.Kazi and C.K.K.Nair, GenBank Accession No. AF069527, 1999
64. Mitochondrial genome, degenerative diseases and aging
J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair , Proc.Indian National Acad.Sci.,B65, 131-142, 1999
63. Mechanism of Radioprotection by TMG, a water soluble vitamine E. C.K.K.Nair, K.Wani,
R.Rajagopalan, N.G.Huilgol, V.T.Kagiya and S.Kapoor. Journal of Radiation Research 40, 251, 1999
62. Nitrotrazole-spermidine conjugate: a DNA selective radiosensitizer. C.K.K.Nair, R.Mathew,
S.R.Venkatachalam, N.G.Huilgol and S.Kapoor.
In 'Radiosensitizers in clinical Practice, a
contemporary audit', Eds.N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, Narosa Publishers, 2000, pp44-52.
61. In vivo disposition and elimination kinetics of sanazole following intravenous and antraarterial
administration in cancer patients.. R.Mathew, N.G.Huilgol, A.Soni and C.K.K. Nair
In 'Radiosensitizers in clinical Practice, a contemporary audit', Eds.N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and
V.T.Kagiya, Narosa Publishers, 2000, pp33-43.
60. An early experience with AK-2123 administered intra-arterally in the treatment of recurrent
hemorrhaging cancer of cervix.. N.G.Huilgol, A.Soni, C.K.K.Nair, R.Mathew and N.A.Chatterjee.
In 'Radiosensitizers in clinical Practice, a contemporary audit', Eds.N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and
V.T.Kagiya, Narosa Publishers, 2000, pp60-66.
59. Radiosensitiser for hypoxic tumor imaging. S. Murugesan, S.J. Shetty, O.P.D. Noronha, A.M.
Samuel, T.S. Srivastava, and C.K.K. Nair. In 'Radiosensitizers in clinical Practice, a contemporary
audit', Eds.N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, Narosa Publishers, 2000, pp74-86.
58. Thermus aquaticus. C.K.K.Nair. In “Enzyclopedia of Food Microbiology”, Eds. R.Robinson,
C.Batt, and P.Patel, Academic Press, London. 1999, pp 2139-2142.
57. An invitro DNA recombination repair system from murine tumours
R.Rajagopalan, K.M.Mathew and C.K.K.Nair. Journal of Basic & Applied Biomedicine, 6, 19-23,
1998.
56. DNA repair and evolutionary conservation of the heat shock response gene hsp70 in halophilic
archaebacteria. C.K.K.Nair, R. Rajagopalan and A.S. Kazi. Viva Origino, 26, 57,1998
55. Mitochondrial genome abnormalities in human diseases
J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 6 (No.1), 36-38,1998
54. Effect of benzylisothiocyanate on larvae of mosquito, Culexpipens quinquefusciates, Say
S.D.Kokate, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Journal of Experimental Zoology, 2, 59-62,1998
53. Toxicity of benzylisothiocyanate on mosquito, Culexpipens quinquefusciates, Say
S.D.Kokate, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Advances in Biosciences, 19, 33-38, 2000.
52. Biochemical toxicity of benzylisothiocyanate on larvae of mosquito, Culex pipens quinquefasciatus
Say
S.D.Kokate, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Indian Journal of Toxicology, 7, 35-38, 2000.
51. Nutritional approaches for the prevention of cancer and other diseases: emerging role of carotenoids.
J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 5, (No.6), 47-49,1998
50. Alkaloids - nature's healing agents
S.R.Venkatachalam and C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 5(N0.5), 50-52, 1998
49. Radiation induced DNA damage and its repair. C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical
update, 5(No.4), 51-53, 1998
48. Clinical pharmacokinectics of the hypoxic cell radiosensitiser sanazole (AK 2123) in cancer patients
by intravenous administration. . R. Mathew, R. Rajagopalan, N.G. Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and B.B. Singh
Sensitisation News Letter, 4, (10), 4,1997.
47. Elucidation of the radiosensitization mechanism of sanazole. R. Mathew, S. Kapoor, C.K.K.Nair,
N.G. Huilgol, C. Gopinathan and B.B. Singh , Sensitisation News Letter, 4, (10), 4,1997.
46. AK-2123 with discontinuous accelerated hyperfractionated radiation in treatment of head and neck
cancer. N.G. Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair, R. Mathew, N. Chatterjee, and B.B. Singh, Sensitisation News
Letter, 4, (10), 4,1997.
45. DNA and the gene revolution.. C.K.K.Nair.
March-April 1997
Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 4, 14-15,
44. Genetic basis for cancer. C.K.K.Nair . Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 4, 11-14, AugustSeptember 1997
43. Synthetic strategies for designing drugs and ligands interacting with DNA. S.R.Venkatachalam and
C.K.K.Nair. Proc.Indian Natn.Sci.Acad., B62, 277, 1996.
42. Pulse and gamma-radiolytic studies on the radiosensitizer senazole (AK-2123) in presence of uracil
R.Mathew, S.Kapoor, C.K.K.Nair, M.S.Sastry, N.G.Huilgol, G.Gopinathan, B.B.Singh and V.T.Kagia
Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 49, 233, 1996
41. Case studies in intra arterial administration of AK-2123 with embolisation in re-radiation of cancer
cervix. N.G.Huilgol, A.Soni, N.Chatterjee, C.K.K.Nair and R.Mathew. Sensitization Newsletter, 4 (1),
5, 1997.
40. Nuclear matrix bound DNA polymerase-beta in mouse fibrosarcoma: effect of gamma radiation
C.K.K.Nair, A.Mukherjee and B.B.Singh. Indian J.Experimental Biology, 34, 868, 1996.
39. Mitochondrial functions during human embryonic development. V.D.Limaye, F.R.Billimoria,
C.K.K.Nair and J.G.Satav, J.Basic & Appl.Biomed.Internatl, 3, 13, 1995.
38. Interaction of molecules with DNA. J.T.Kunjappu, S.R.Venkatachalam and C.K.K.Nair
J.Sci.Ind.Res., 54, 717, 1995.
37. Mitochondrial genome organization and cytoplasmic male sterility in plants.
C.K.K.Nair . J.Bioscience, 18, 407, 1993.
36. DNA-binding monitoring made easy. J. T.Kunjappu, S.R.Venkatachalam & C.K.K.Nair
Current Science, 466, 258, 1994.
35. DNA binding studies on deoxytubulosine, an alkaloid from Alangium lamarkii
S.R.Venkitachalam, J. T.Kunjappu & C.K.K.Nair . Ind.J.Chem.,38B, 809, 1994.
34. Repair of gamma-radiation induced DNA single strand breaks in Archaebacteri. A. Mukherjee, R.
Rajagopalan, C.K.K.Nair and B.B.Singh. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 32, 565, 1994.
33. Raffinose metabolism and a novel mode of sucrose synthesis in Corynebacterium murisepticum
M.A.Nadkarni, C.K.K.Nair, V.N.Pandey & D.S.Pradhan, J.Gen.Appl. Microbiol., 38, 533, 1992.
32. Mitochondrial genome organization and cytoplasmic male sterility in plants. C.K.K.Nair,
FAO/IAEA Regional Training Course on Advanced Mutation Breeding of Tropical Crop Plants.
Synopsis of Lectures and Experimental Protocols. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Government of
India, Bombay, 1992, p 127.
31. Mode of raffinose utilization and alpha-galactosidase induction in Corynebacterium murisepticum
M.A.Nadkarni, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, Proceedings of the DAE Symposium on Molecular
Biology of Microorganisms. Department of Atomic Energy, Bombay, 1992, p241.
30. Characterization of alpha-galactosidase from Corynebacterium murisepticum and mechanism of its
induction. M.A.Nadkarni, C.K.K.Nair,V.N.Pandey and D.S.Pradhan, Journal of General & Applied
Microbiology, 36, 23, 1992.
29. Binding of surfactants onto DNA and solubilization of DNA-surfactant complex in micelles.
J.T.Kunjappu and C.K.K.Nair, Indian J.Chemistry, 31, 432, 1992.
28. DNA binding and mutagenicity of lindane and its metabolites. U.V.Gopalaswamy and C.K.K.Nair,
Bull.Environ.Contam.Toxicol. 49, 300, 1992.
27. Pathogenicity of Bacillus cereus: control of nonhaemolytic toxin production by a plasmid.
A.S.Kamath and C.K.K.Nair , World J. Microbiol. & Biotechnol. 8, 210, 1992.
26. Chemical radiosensitization by misonidazole: studies on production and repair of DNA single strand
breaks in Yoshida ascites tumor cells. D.R.Singh, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Ind. J. Experimental
Biol., 29, 601, 1991.
25. The bone isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase in middle ear effusions . A.K.Gadre, C.K.K.Nair,
K.C.Gadre and F.R.Billimoria , E.Peitersen, Kuglev and Ghedini Publications, Amsterdam,1989, p265.
24. Use of radioisotopes in recombinant DNA technology. C.K.K.Nair , Proceedings of the Workshop
on 'Use of Radioisotopes in Biology', Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay,1990, p125.
23. Nick translation . C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the Workshop on 'Use of Radioisotopes in
Biology',
Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, p251,1990
22. DNA sequencing. C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the Workshop on 'Use of Radioisotopes in
Biology', Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, p253, 1990
21. Characterization of an inducible alpha-galactosidase from Corynebacterium murisepticum.
M.S.Priyolkar and C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the symposium on 'Advances in Molecular Biology',
Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay,1990 , p 495.
20. Regulation of gene expression in Prokaryotes. C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the workshop on
'Curriculam Development in Biochemistry', COSTED, Madras,1989.
19. Nucleotide sequence of the psb B gene of Euglena gracilis. M.Keller, J.H.Weil and C.K.K.Nair
Plant Molecular Biology, 13, 723, 1989.
18. Purification and characterization of an inducible beta- galactosidase from Corynebacterium
murisepticum
M.Priyolkar, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, Archives Microbiol., 151, 49, 1989.
17. Microbes to control environmental pollution. C.K.K.Nair, Scavenger, 16, 2-6, Oct.1986.
16. A simple procedure for the preparation of T4 DNA ligase . C.K.K.Nair, M.S.Priolkar and
D.S.Pradhan
Proceedings of the symposium on 'Newer approaches to Biological Applications', Dept. Atomic
Energy, Govt. India,Bombay,1985, p128.
15. DNA repair in E.coli cells irradiated with anoxic sensitizers. H.S.Maniar, C.K.K.Nair and B.B.Singh
Environ.Health Phys., 23, 279, 1984.
14. Radiosensitization by misonidazole: Studies on production and repair of single strand breaks in
Yoshida ascites tumor cells. D.R.Singh, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Proceedings of the symposium
on 'Modifiers of radiosensitivity in radiotherapy' Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, 1983,
p25.
13. A novel method for the preparation of 3H- and 14C- labeled adenosine-3',5'-cyclic phosphoric acid.
V.N.Pandey, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , J. Labeled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals, 20,
385, 1983.
12. Dipyrone-induced changes in DNA repair and other cell membrane associated processes in E.coli
C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, J. Biosciences, 4, 317, 1982.
11. Association of DNA replication with nuclear membrane in larvae of Chironomus thummi
C.K.K.Nair and H.N.B.Gopalan , Experientia, 34, 353, 1978.
10. Chemical radiosensitization and quality of cellular damage in bacteria exposed to gamma rays.
C.K.K.Nair, D.S.Pradhan and A.Sreenivasan, Radiat.Res., 67, 382. 1976.
9. Production and rejoining of single strand breaks in DNA of E.coli cells after exposure to gamma rays
in presence of iodoacetic acid under oxic and anoxic conditions. . C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Int. J.
Radiat. Biol., 29, 235, 1976.
8. Rejoining of radiation induced single strand breaks in DNA of E.coli: Involvement of RNA
synthesis
C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Int. J. Radiat. Biol., 28, 385, 1975.
7. Effect of procaine hydrochloride on DNA repair in E.coli . C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Chemicobiol. Interactions, 11, 173, 1975.
6. Rejoining of radiation induced single strand breaks in deoxyribonucleic acid of E.coli: effect of
phenethyl alcohol.. C.K.K.Nair, D.S.Pradhan and A.Sreenivasan, J.Bacteriol., 121, 392, 1975.
5. Regulation of DNA replication of E.coli. C.K.K.Nair, D.S.Pradhan and A.Sreenivasan.
Proceedings of the Symposium on "Structure and Functional Aspects of Chromosomes", Dept.
Atomic Energy, Govt. India,pp162, 1975.
4. Radiation injury, repair and sensitization of microorganisms. D.S.Pradhan, C.K.K.Nair and
A.Sreenivasan, Proc.Indian National Science Academy, 39B, 516, 1973.
3. DNA repair and radiosensitization of microorganisms.. C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the IAEA
Regional Training Course on the Use of Isotopes and Radiation for the Development of Industrially
Useful Microorganisms, Philippines Atomic Energy Commission,Manila,1972.
2. Involvement of cell membrane in rejoining radiation-induced single strand scission in DNA of E.coli.
C.K.K.Nair, A.A.Ahya, A.K.Pilgoankar, D.S.Pradhan & A.Sreenivasan, Proceedings of the Symposium
on "Cellular Process in Growth, Development and Differentiation", Dept.Atomic Energy,Govt.India,
Bombay, 1972, p109.
1.Mechanism of chemical radiosensitization.
C.K.K.Nair, A.K.Pilgaonkar, D.S.Pradhan and
A.Sreenivasan., Proceedings of the Symposium "Basic Mechanisms of Radiation Biology And
Medicine",Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India,Bombay,1971, p235.
B. Participation in Symposia / Scientific Meetings - List of papers presented : - numbers
119. Applications of nanotechnology in biology & medicine . C. K. K. Nair, State level
Seminar MICRONORA, Presentation College of Applied Sciences, Puthanvelikkara, Jan.25,
2011- INVITED TALK
118. Radioprotection of DNA by water soluble derivatives of vitamin E – trolox, trolox glyceride, lysyltrolox and tocopherol monoglucoside. C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya International IASCT conference on
Chemical modifiers, Gifu City, Japan, June 18-19, 2010. - INVITED TALK
117. Sanazole sensitized apoptosis induced by cisplatin, doxorubicin and cyclophoshamide of murine
tumour
C.K.K.Nair, Femi Martin and V.T.Kagiya, International IASCT conference on Chemical modifiers, Gifu
City, Japan, June 18-19, 2010. - INVITED TALK
116. Targeted tumour therapy with doxorubicin bound to iron oxide nanoparticles and alleviation of drug
toxicity. C.K.K.Nair , NANO-EEB Workshop, 14-16, Dec. 2010, St.Alosyus College, Mangalore. -
INVITED TALK
115. Applications of nanomaterials in biology and medicine. C. K. K. Nair, Nanotech 2010, Christ
College, Irinjalakuda , Feb8 - 9, 2010 -INVITED TALK
114. Radioprotection by dietary supplements and phytoceuticals. C. K. K. Nair, ISRB International
Symposium, SRM Univ., Chennai, 15-17 Nov. 2010. -INVITED TALK
113. Biomedical applications of nanomaterials: Recent Advances. C. K. K. Nair, Verv 2009,
Int.Symp.Microbial Biotechnology, METS College of Engg.Tech., Mala, Thrissur , 3-4, Feb. 2009INVITED TALK
112. Biomedical applications of nanomaterials: Recent Advances . C. K. K. Nair
BIOVISION 2008, Int.Symp.Industrial Biotechnology, Sahrdaya College of Engg.Tech., Kotakara,
Thrissur , 15-17 N0vember 2008 -INVITED TALK
111. Screening techniques for anticancer drugs. CKK Nair, National Seminar on Cancer Biology and
Development of New Entities ,Nov.20-22, 2008, PSG Collge of Pharmacy, Coimbatore.) -INVITED
TALK
110. Biomedical applications of nanomaterials – recent advances. CKK Nair, International Symposium
on Industrial Biotechnology - Biovision 2008, Sahrdaya College of engineering and Technology,
Kodakara, Thrissur, !5-17 Nov., 2008. -INVITED TALK
109. Radiosensitivity modification by silver nanoparticle bound complex an ascorbic acid derivative
C. K. K. Nair and K.C. Dhanya, P.K.Khanna T. V. Kagiya, International Conference on Radiation
Biology & Translational Research in Radiation Oncology, Jaipur, 10 -12 November 2008. -INVITED
TALK
108. Occupational genetic hazards.CKK Nair, National Seminar on Genetics and Human Welfare,
Trichur, Oct.14-15, 2008. -INVITED TALK
107. Protection from cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by glucosides of ascorbic acid and alphatocopherol. C. K. K. Nair, Dani M and T. V. Kagiya, JRPS Conf.,June 1, 2008, Kyoto, Japan. INVITED TALK
106. Modification of radiosensitivity by 6-pamitoyl-ascorbic acid-2-glucoside and its silver nanoparticle
complex. C. K. K. Nair and K.C. Dhanya, P.K.Khanna T. V. Kagiya, JRPS Conf.,June 1, 2008, Kyoto,
Japan. -INVITED TALK
105. Medicinal plants and phytoceuticals to mitigate deleterious effects of ionizing radiation
C.K.K.Nair, National Conference Dhishana 2008 – Sreamlining Indian Traditional knowledge towards
formulating a Sui generis regime, May 23-25, 2008, Amity Insitute doe Herbal and Biotech Products
Development, Thiruvananthapuram. -INVITED TALK
104. Recent advances in biomedical applications of nanomaterials. CKK Nair, National Level
Symposium on Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Research - NCP Pharmafest 08, March 29-30, 2008,
Nehru College o Pharmacy, Pampady, Thiruvillwamala. -INVITED TALK
103. Biomedical applications of nanomaterials., C.K.K.Nair, CME on Frontiers of Anatomy, Amala
Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, March 8, 2008. INVITED TALK
102. Nanomaterials in biology and medicine. C.K.K.Nair, Nanotechnology Seminar, Kannur, Univ.,
Thalassery, Dec. 15, 2007 INVITED TALK
101. DNA repair. C.K.K.Nair, National workshop on Genotoxiciy, Amala Cancer Research Centre,
Thrissur, Dec. 1-7, 2007. INVITED TALK
100. Effect of glucose moeity on radioprotective activity of ascorbic acid glucoside. C.k.k.nair, dani
mathew and v.t.kagiya, International IASCT conference on Chemical modifiers, Maebashi, Japan, May
18-19, 2007. INVITED TALK
99. Phytoceuticals and nutraceuticals to mitigate deleterious effects of ionizing radiation. C.K.K.Nair,
Japan Radiation Protection Society Annual Conference, Kypto, Japan, May 20, 2007. INVITED TALK
Nanomaterials in biology and medicine. C.K.K.Nair, National conference on smart electroceramics,
Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, Thrissur, March 8-9, 2007. INVITED TALK
98. Herbs and natural compounds to mitigate deleterious effects of ionizibg radiaton. .- INVITED TALK
C.K.K.Nair, National Seminar on Modern trends in bioscience, MG University, Kottayam, Feb. 14-15,
2007.
97. Protection from ionizing radiation induced damages by phytoceuticals and nutraceuticals
C.K.K.Nair, Annual Conference of Indian Association of Bio-Medical Scientists, TBGRI,
Trivandrum, November 25-27, 2006. .- INVITED TALK
96. Radioprotection by drugs and natural compounds. C.K.K.Nair , ISRB International Conference,
BHU, Varanasi,November 20-22, 2006.- INVITED TALK
95. Role of antioxidants in radioprotection. C. K. K. Nair, Continuing Education Programme, DFR,
Mysore, November 8, 2006. .- INVITED TALK
94. Potential use of some natural compounds as radioprotectors. C.K.K.Nair, International Conference
on Ethnopharmacology and Alternative Medicine, I Ann.Conf. National Society of Ethnopharmacology ,
Trichur, 20-22 Jan. 2006.- INVITED TALK
93. Natural and synthetic antioxidant drugs with potential for radioprotectionin humans
C.K.K.Nair, International SFRRI Conference, Kolkata, 16-18 Jan. 2006.- INVITED TALK
92. DNA repair enhancement by potential radioprotectors for clinical use: in vivo studies with animal
models
C.K.K.Nair, International Symposium on diet in causation & prevention of cancer and XXX Annual
conf.Enviromental Mutagen Society of India, March 17-19, 2005 - INVITED TALK
91. Possible use of antioxidants as radioprotectors. C.K.K.Nair, International Conf.Antioxidants & Free
Radicals in Health-Nutrition & Radioprotection, IV Ann.Conf.SFRRI, Bangalore, 10-12 Jan. 2005.INVITED TALK
90. Radiation protection by silver nanoparticle- glycyrrhizic acid complex. Dhanya K C and C
K K Nair, IACR Satellite Meeting ‘Inhibition of Tumor Progression’, Thrissur, Kerala;
February 11-12,2011. P 41.
89. Antiinflammatory and radioprotecting potentials of silver nanoparticle and its lipoic acid
complex. Lakshmy R and C K K Nair, IACR Satellite Meeting ‘Inhibition of Tumor
Progression’, Thrissur, Kerala; February 11-12,2011. P 43.
88. Chemosensitization of the therapeutic potential of cisplatin by sanazole: an in vitro study.
Femy Martin and C K K Nair, IACR Satellite Meeting ‘Inhibition of Tumor Progression’,
Thrissur, Kerala; February 11-12,2011. P 51.
87. Cardioprotective effect of ascorbic acid monoglucosidec (AsAG) against doxorubicin
induced myocardial toxicity in mice. Saratchandran A D and C K K Nair, IACR Satellite
Meeting ‘Inhibition of Tumor Progression’, Thrissur, Kerala; February 11-12,2011. P 59.
86. The dietary supplement, POLY-MVA, as radiotherapeutic adjuvant and anti-inflammatory
agent. Aditya Menon and C K K Nair, IACR Satellite Meeting ‘Inhibition of Tumor
Progression’, Thrissur, Kerala; February 11-12,2011. P 65.
85. Radioprotection against gamma- radiation exposure by green tea extract and vitamin E
derivative, Trolox. C C Cleetus and C K K Nair, IACR Satellite Meeting ‘Inhibition of Tumor
Progression’, Thrissur, Kerala; February 11-12,2011. P 67.
84. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer efficiency of gallic acid and its silver
nanoparticle complex. G Gopakumar and C K K Nair, IACR Satellite Meeting ‘Inhibition of
Tumor Progression’, Thrissur, Kerala; February 11-12,2011. P 71.
83. Radioprotection of DNA by ferulic acid. D.K.Maurya, V.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, International
Conf.Antioxidants & Free Radicals in Health-Nutrition & Radioprotection, IV Ann.Conf.SFRRI,
Bangalore, 10-12 Jan. 2005
82. Free radical scavenging and radiation protection by Tocopherol monoglucoside
V.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, International Conf.Antioxidants & Free Radicals in Health-Nutrition &
Radioprotection, IV Ann.Conf.SFRRI, Bangalore, 10-12 Jan. 2005
81. In vitro and in vivo protection by T.Chebula from gamma-radiation induced DNA and membrane
damages. N.M.Gandhi, S.Vetrivel and C.K.K.Nair, International Conf.Antioxidants & Free Radicals in
Health-Nutrition & Radioprotection, IV Ann.Conf.SFRRI, Bangalore, 10-12 Jan. 2005
80. Protection of plasmid pBR322 DNA and membranes of rat liver microsome and mitochondria by
Rubia cardifolia extract. V.Shah, S.Kumar, D.K.Maurya and C.K.K.Nair, Int. Conf. Recent Trends in
radiation Biology, Mumbai, India, Dec.1-3, 2004. Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 46, 2004.
79. Troxerutin as a radioprotector, D.K.Maurya, V.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Int. Conf. Recent Trends in
radiation Biology, Mumbai, India, Dec.1-3, 2004. Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 28, 2004.
78. Tocopherol monoglucoside enhances repair of radiation induced DNA strand breaks in vivo.
V.Salvi, D.K.Maurya, T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Int. Conf. Recent Trends in radiation Biology,
Mumbai, India, Dec.1-3, 2004. Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 29, 2004.
77. DNA protection by disulfiram and diethyldithiocarbamate. N.M.Gandhi, S.Vitrivel and C.K.K.Nair
Int. Conf. Recent Trends in radiation Biology, Mumbai, India, Dec.1-3, 2004. Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 17,
2004.
76.
Protection
of
DNA
from
γ-radiation
induced
damages
by
Gallic
acid
N. M. Gandhi and C. K. K. Nair, National Conference on recent trends in radiation biology and cancer
research, Post-raduate Department of Zoology, Govt. Dungar college, Bikaner, Oct. .17-19, 2004
75. Radioprotectors with portential for human application. C. K.K. Nair, National Conference on recent
trends in radiation biology and cancer research, Post-raduate Department of Zoology, Govt. Dungar
college, Bikaner, Oct. 17-19, 2004 - Invited Talk
74. Cancer Therapy-Disulfiram- A window of opportunity?
Gandhi N.M and Nair C.K.K.,
International Conference on cancer :Research, Prevention and Treatment, Silchar, Dec 2-4, 2003.
73. Protection of gamma-radiation induced damages in DNA and membranes in vivo and in vitro by
natural compounds and a water soluble vitamin E derivative.
C.K.K. Nair., 3rd International
Symposium on Natural Drugs, Naples, Italy, Oct.2-4, 2003.- Invited Talk
72. Use of Radioprotectors in Radiotherapy : Studies on protection of normal tissues by natural an
synthetic compounds. C.K.K .Nair,
Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, Annual
Conference, Kochi, Nov. 20-23, 2003.- Invited Talk
71. Relevance of radioprotectors in radiotherapy: studies with phytoceuticals and
tocopherolmonoglucoside.
Nair C.K.K. International Conference on cancer :Research, Prevention and Treatment, Silchar, Dec 2-4,
2003. - Invited Talk
70. Tocopherol monoglucoside (TMG), a potential radioprotector for clinical use: studies in vitro and
with animal models. C.K.K.Nair, R.Rajagopalan, V.P.Salvi, S.Kapoor, K.Wani, N.G.Huilgol and
V.T.Kagiya , International Symposium on Hyperthermia and Radiomodifiers, 3rd Biennial Conference of
Hyperthermic Oncology and Medicine, Mumbai, April 5-6, 2003. – Invited paper
69. Radiation protection by diethyldithiocarbamate(DDTC) and its derivative prolinedithiocarbamate
(PDTC). J. Thomas.,U.V. Gopalaswamy and C.K.K.Nair, Environmental Mutagenesis Society of India
(EMSI) XXVIII Annual Conference and Special Symposium on Arsenic Contamination in Ground
Water and its Health Effects in Collaboration with Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, Human
Genetics and Genomics Division Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata- 700 032, :
Feb. 14-16, 2003.
68. Mitochondrial COXIII Gene as a probe for Identifying and Characterizing Cytoplasmic Male
Sterility in Pearl Millet . A.K. Gangawane and C.K.K.Nair, Environmental Mutagenesis Society of
India (EMSI) XXVIII Annual Conference and Special Symposium on Arsenic Contamination in Ground
Water and its Health Effects in Collaboration with Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, Human
Genetics and Genomics Division Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata- 700 032, :
Feb. 14-16, 2003.
67. Studies on mitochondrial genome and cytoplasmic male sterility in pearl millet (Pennisetum
glaucum)
A.K.Gangawane and C.K.K.Nair
National Seminar on environmental biotechnology, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Dec.21-23,
2002. – Invited paper.
66. Relevance of radioprotectors in radiotherapy: studies with tocopherolmonoglucoside
C.K.K.Nair, International Conf. Radiation damage and its modification, INMAS, New Delhi, Nov. 1215, 2002. – INVITED PAPER
65. Protection of DNA damage in normal tissues against radiation damage in tumour bearing mice by
TMG. A.Kumari, V.P.Salvi, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, International Conf. Radiation damage
and its modification, INMAS, New Delhi, Nov. 12-15, 2002.
64. Radioprotectors and radiation induced damage in vitro and in vivo. A.David, A.Kaviratna and
C.K.K.Nair, International Conf. Radiation damage and its modification, INMAS, New Delhi, Nov. 1215, 2002.
63. Radiation induced DNA damage monitored by comet assay in normal and tumour cells of mice :
effect of the hypoxic cell radiosensitizer sanazole. V.P.Salvi, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair
International Conf. Radiation damage and its modification, INMAS, New Delhi, Nov. 12-15, 2002.
62. Modification of gamma-radiation induced DNA single strand breaks in murine tissues by vinblastine
sulphate, an anticancer drug. S.K.Ranjan, C.K.K.Nair and R.Rajagopal, International Conf. Radiation
damage and its modification, INMAS, New Delhi, Nov. 12-15, 2002.
61. Radiation protectors in radiotherapy. C.K.K.Nair, International Conference on Emerging Trends in
Cancer Research, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, March 14-16, 2002 - Invited paper
60.DNA damage and repair. C. K. K. Nair, WHO Workshop on Preclinical Reproductive and Genetic
Toxicology, Indian Institute for Research on Reproduction, Parel, Mumbai, September 3-8, 2001Invited lecture
59. Radioprotection of DNA damage by water soluble derivative of vitamin E(TMG). C.K.K.Nair,
R.Rajagopalan, K.Wani, N.G.Huilgol, V.T.Kagiya and S.Kapoor, International Symposium on
Radiation and Homeostasis 2001 Satellite Symposium on Radioprotectors for Human Health, Kyoto,
July 16, 2001 - - INVITED PAPER.
58. Radioprotection of membrane damage by TMG (Tocopherol-monoglycoside). Veena P. Salvi,
J.G.Satav, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, International Conference on Natural Antioxidants and Free
Radicals in Human Health and Radiation Biology, Mumbai, 21-24 July, 2001.
57. Radioprotection of bacterial cells, DNA and membranes in vitro by glycyrrhizic acid. V.R.Reddy,
V.P. Salvi, T.K.Shetty, J.G.Satav, S.Kapoor and C.K.K.Nair, International Conference on Natural
Antioxidants and Free Radicals in Human Health and Radiation Biology, Mumbai, 21-24 July, 2001.
56. Protection of DNA and microsomal membranes in vitro by Glycyrrhiza glabra L against gamma
radiation. Shetty T.K., Satav J.G. and C.K.K.Nair, E.M.S.I. Conference, J.N.U. Delhi, March 5-7, 2001
55. DNA repair and predictive assays for tumour radiosensitivity. C.K.K.Nair Indian Cancer Society
Annual Coference, Trichur, 20-22 Jan. 2000. – Invited paper
54. Use of Anaerobic yeast cells in studying chemical radiosensitization. T. Madhavi, C.K.K.Nair and
K. Pasupathy, Radiobiology 2000, International Symposium, Trivandrum, 17-19, Feb. 2000.
53. Radioprotection by TMG, a water soluble vitamin E. C.K.K.Nair, K.Wani, R.Rajagopalan,
N.G.Huilgol, V.T.Kagiya and S.Kapoor, Radiobiology 2000, International Symposium, Trivandrum,
17-19, Feb. 2000. – - INVITED PAPER
52. DNA repair efficiency and tumour radiosensitivity. C.K.K.Nair and R Rajagopalan
Indo-German Workshop on Predictive Assays, Trivandrum, 20-21 Feb., 2000. – - INVITED PAPER
51. Mitochondrial function in various mutant lines of pearl millet. A.K.Gangawane, S.V.Munjal,
J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair, EMSI 25 th Annual Conference, Chennai, 1-3,March 2000.
50. Enhancement of apoptosis by hypoxic cell radiosensitizer sanazole (AK-2123) in murine
fibrosarcoma.
R.Rajagopalan, K.Wani, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair, EMSI 25 th Annual Conference, Chennai, 13,March 2000.
49. Modulatory effect of N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate on aflatoxin B1 metabolism and DNA adducts
U.V.Gopalaswamy, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair , XXIV EMSI Annual Conference, Mumbai , March 2931, 1999
48. Alterations in Topoisomerase activity following whole body gamma irradiation. K.Durga,
K.Pasupathy and C.K.K.Nair, XXIV EMSI Annual Conference, Mumbai , March 29-31, 1999
47. Expression of p53 and lactate dehydrogenase in murine fibrosarcoma following exposure to g radiation
Khalida Wani, Rema Rajagopalan, N G Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair , XXIV EMSI Annual Conference,
Mumbai , March 29-31, 1999
46. Mechanism of radiatoprotection by TMG, a water soluble vitamin E. C.K.K.Nair, K.Wani,
R.Rajagopalan, N.G.Huilgol, T.Kagiya and S.Kapoor, Annual Conf.Japan Radiation Research Society,
September 1-3, 1999, Hiroshima, Japan.
45. Participated in the Public Debate on ethical guidelines on biomedical research involving human
subjects, sponsored by the Institute for Research in Reproduction, Parel and Indian Council for Medical
Research, New Delhi, as Moderator for the Human Genetics Scetion, Mumbai, Sept.20, 1998.
44. Unusual features of heat shock protein genes in archaebacteria. C.K.K.Nair, Symposium on Recent
Advances in Biochemical Sciences, M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara, Nov.1, 1998 – (Invited paper)
43. Pulse and gamma radiolytic studies on a novel target selective hypoxic radiosensitizer
R.Mathew, S. Kapoor, S.R. Venkatachalam, C.K.K.Nair, N.G.Huilgol, C.Gopinathan and B.B.Singh
TSRP - 98 Symposia, Jan. 1998.
42. Monitoring DNA recombination repair efficiency of tumours by an in vitro cell free system
R.Rajagopalan, K.M.Mathew and C.K.K.Nair, National Conference on Molecular diagnostics,
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27-29, 1998.
41. DNA repair and evolutionary conservation of stress response genes in archaebacteria
C.K.K.Nair, R. Rajagopalan and A.S. Kazi, International Conference on the role of radiation in the
origin and evolution of life, Osaka, Japan, 1-5 March, 1998. – - INVITED PAPER
0. Studies on a nitrotriazole-spermidine conjugate as a DNA selective radiosensitizer
C.K.K.Nair, R. Mathew, S. Kapoor, S.R.Venkatachalam, N.G. Huilgol, C. Gopinathan and B.B. Singh
Symposium on hyperthermia & radiomodifiers, Puri, India, 7-9 Feb., 1998. – - INVITED PAPER
39 . Evolutionary conservation of sequence and organization of the
hsp70 (dnaK) locus in
archaebacterial halophile. A.S.Kazi and C.K.K.Nair, International Workshop on Molecular Biology of
Stress Response, B.H.U., Varanasi, India, Oct.14-17, 1997. – - INVITED PAPER
38. Advances in genetics and molecular biology relevant to human health -DNA technology
C.K.K.Nair, Annual Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society Seminar on Genetics
In Mental Disorders, Daman, Off-Vapi, Gujrath, India, 11 Oct. 1998. – - INVITED PAPER
37 . Studies on Sanazole : Its pharmacology and free radical reactions. S. Kapoor, R.Mathew,
C.K.K.Nair, N.G.Huilgol, C.Gopinathan and B.B.Singh, "International Symposium on Free Radicals in
Medicine and Biology" .,Dept of Biochemistry, R.N.T Medical College , Udaipur, India, Sep. 22-24,
1997.
36. Organization of dnaK locus in haloarchaea. A.S.Kazi and C.K.K.Nair, EMBO Workshop on Gene
Expression under Stress Conditions, Sept. 2-7, 1997, Carcavelos, Portugal.
35. AK-2123 with discontinuous accelerated hyperfractionated radiation in the treatment of head and
neck cancer. N.G. Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair, R. Mathew, N. Chatterjee and B.B. Singh, International CME
programme in Radiobiology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Jan.28-31, 1997.
34. Tc-labelled cyclam AK-2123 - a new hypoxic tumour imaging agent. S.Murugesan ., S.J.Shetty
., O.P.D.Noronha., A.M.Samuel., C.K.K.Nair., T.S.Srivastav. and L.Kothari, International CME
programme in Radiobiology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Jan.28-31, 1997.
33. Elucidation of the radiosensitization mechanism of sanazole Division of Radiation. R. Mathew, S.
Kapoor,. C.K.K.Nair, N.G. Huilgol, C. Gopinathan and B.B. Singh, National Symposium on Radiation
and Photochemistry, Dept. of physical And Nuclear Chemistry, Andhra University, Visakapatnam,
India Jan. 8-10, 1997.
32. Cloning and sequencing of the heat shock protein gene hsp70 archaebacterial halophile.
A.S. Kazi and C.K.K.Nair, XX Annual Cell Biology Conference Bombay, Jan.13-15, 1997.
31. DNA repair efficiency and predictive assays for tumour radiation response.. C.K.K.Nair, XXIII
Annual Conference of the Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, Kottayam, Dec. 27-30, 1996. – INVITED PAPER
30. Clinical pharmacokinetics of the hyopoxic cell radiosensitiser sanazole (AK-2123) in cancer patients
by intravenous administration. R. Mathew, R. Rajagopalan, N.G. Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and B.B. Singh
XXIII Annual Conference of the Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, Kottayam, Dec. 27-30,
1996
29. DNA recombination repair : development of an in vitro system. Rajagopalan R. and C.K.K.Nair ,
XXIII Annual Conference of the Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, Kottayam, Dec. 27-30,
1996.
28. Tc-labelled cyclam AK-2123 - a new hypoxic tumour imaging agent. S.Murugesan ., S.J.Shetty
., O.P.D.Noronha., A.M.Samuel., C.K.K.Nair., T.S.Srivastav. and L.Kothari, XXVIII Annual
Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, India, Gwalior, Dec.17-20, 1996.
27. Monitoring of microbes causing biofouling - an overview. C.K.K.Nair, RCM - IAEA Research
Coordination Meeting on Irradiation Enhanced Degradation of Materials in Spent Fuel Storage Facilities,
Bombay, November 25-29, 1996.
26. Radiation induced DNA damage and its repair. C.K.K.Nair, UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course on
"CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES" , University Department of Life Sciences,
Mumbai, Oct.16-Nov.9, 1996. – - INVITED PAPER
25. Radiation chemistry of sanazole: an approach for the elucidation of the mechanism of its
radiosensitization..
R.Mathew, S.Kapoor, C.K.K.Nair, M.S.Sastry, N.G.Huilgol, G.Gopinathan,
B.B.Singh and V.T.Kagia, The First Kazakistan-Japan Symposium on Radiomodification in Cancer
Therapy, Almaty, Kazakistan, Sept.17-20, 1996.
24. Case studies in intra arterial administration of AK-2123 with embolisation in re-radiation of cancer
cervix. N.G.Huilgol, A.Soni, R.Mathew and C.K.K.Nair and N.Chatterjee, The First Kazakistan-Japan
Symposium on Radiomodification in Cancer Therapy, Almaty, Kazakistan, Sept.17-20, 1996.
23. An early data on AK-2123 as a radiation sensitizer in the treatment of head and neck cancer.
N.G.Huilgol, N.Chatterjee, R.Mathew and C.K.K.Nair, The First Kazakistan-Japan Symposium on
Radiomodification in Cancer Therapy, Almaty, Kazakistan, Sept.17-20, 1996.
22. Gamma-radiation induced alterations in nuclear matrix bound DNA polymerase-beta levels in
mouse fibrosarcoma. C.K.K.Nair and A.Mukherjee, International Symposium on Modifiers of
Radiosensitivity in Human Health, Manipal, Dec.28-31, 1995
21. Ionizing radiation induced damage in DNA and its repair. C.K.K.Nair and B.B.Singh, Proceedings
of the IV Annual Conference,ACBI,Rjasthan Branch, SMS Medical Collge, Jaipur,pp30-40, 1994. – INVITED PAPER
20. Sequence homology between an exon from Cajanus cajan and other eukaryotic genes.
S.E.D'Souza, R.Rajagopalan and C.K.K.Nair, XVI IUBMB India Satellite Meeting
Rearrangements and their Biological Significance, Sept. 15-17, 1994.
Genetic
19. Interaction of pyrene with specific sites in DNA. J. T.Kunjappu & C.K.K.Nair
Trombay Symposium on Radiation and Photochemistry, BARC, Bombay, Jan. 17-21, 1994
18. Cloning and characterization of heat shock protein gene hsp70 from archaebacteria . A.S.Kazi and
C.K.K.Nair, Annual Conference of the Society of Biological Chemists of India, Madurai, Dec.1922,1993.
17. Incorporation
of 3H-thymidine into nuclear membrane complex (M-band) and DNA
polymerase activity in
nuclei of boron deficient bean seedlings. I.C.Dave and C.K.K.Nair,
International Symposium on Emerging Frontiers in Radiation Biology,B.A.R.C., Bombay, Dec13,1993.
16. Repair of gamma-radiation induced DNA single strand breaks in archaebacteria
A.Mukherjee, R.Rajagopalan, C.K.K.Nair & B.B.Singh
International Symposium on Emerging Frontiers in Radiation Biology, B.A.R.C., Bombay, Dec13,1993.
15. DNA end labeling : predictive assay for tumor radiation response
L.Krishnamurthy, R.Rajan, C.K.K.Nair & B.B.Singh, International Symposium on Emerging Frontiers
in Radiation Biology,B.A.R.C., Bombay, Dec1-3,1993.
14. Protection of DNA against gamma radiation by pencillamine. C.K.K.Nair and Manohar Lal,
International Symposium on Emerging Frontiers in Radiation Biology,B.A.R.C., Bombay, Dec1-3,1993.
13. A novel mechanism of sucrose synthesis in Corynebacterium murisepticum.
M.A. Nadkarni, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, Diamond Jubilee Annual General Body Meeting of the
Society of Biological Chemists of India and Biotek , Calcutta, Dec.27-30,1991
12. Effect of UV-irradiation on mitochondrial biogenesis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae during respiratory
adaptation. S.Desai,S.D'Souza,K.Pasupathy, C.K.K.Nair,K.G.Chetty & D.S. Pradhan , XVI Annual
Conference of the Environmental Mutagen Society of India, Culcutta, Jan.16-18,1991.
11. The bone isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase in middle ear effusion.
A.K.Gadre, C.K.K.Nair, F.R.Billimoria and K.G.Gadre
VI Asia Oceania Congress of Oto Rhino Laryngological Societies,New Delhi, Dec.1977.
10. Alpha-galactosidase of Corynebacterium murisepticum.
M.Priyolkar, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan
XXVIII Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India, Pune, Nov.1987.
9. Studies on beta-galactosidase of Corynebacterium murisepticum:
cloning of the gene and
characterization of the enzyme. C.K.K.Nair, M.S.Priyolkar and D.S.Pradhan
55th:: Annual Conference of the Society of Biological Chemists(India),Trivandrum, Dec.15-17,1986.
8. Cloning of beta-galactosidase gene of Corynebacterium murisepticum. C.K.K.Nair
VII International Biotechnology Symp., New Delhi, Feb.19-25, 1984.
7. DNA repair and radiosensitizion in Yoshida ascites tumor cells.
D.R.Singh, C.K.K.Nair and
D.S.Pradhan
Symposium on DNA damage
and repair', Satellite Symp. International Genetic Congress,
Varanasi,Dec. 1983.
6. Construction of plasmid with ampicillin and chloramphenicol resistance markers. C.K.K.Nair and
Roy Curtiss III, XXI Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India,
Bombay, Oct.31-Nov.2, 1980.
5. A novel method for the preparation of adenosine-8-14C-3',5'-cyclic phosphoric acid.
V.N.Pandey, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, XXI Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists
of India, Bombay, Oct.31-Nov.2, 1980.
4. Mechanism of thymineless death in E.coli. C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, XVII Annual Conference
of Association of Microbiologists of India, Manipal, Dec.13-15, 1976.
3. Rejoining of radiation induced DNA single strand breaks in E.coli: involvement of protein and RNA
synthesis. C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, XVI Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of
India, Virbhadra, Oct.18-20,1975.
2. Some aspects of DNA repair in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. D.S.Pradhan, K.Pasupathy, C.K.K.Nair,
M.S.Netrawali and A.Sreenivasan, International Symposium on 'Perspectives of Structure and
Functions of DNA', Bangalore, Dec. 22-23, 1974.
1. Chemical radiosensitization and quality of cellular damage in bacteria exposed to gamma-rays .
C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, Indo-FRG Symposium on Biological Sciences, Bombay, Nov.1822,1974.