Smitha S Bhat

Ms. Smitha S Bhat

JSS University, Mysore, Karnātaka, International
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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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SBSmitha S Bhat
Smitha S Bhat
SPShashanka Prasad
Shashanka Prasad
Chandan ShivamalluChandan Shivamallu
Chandan Shivamallu
SKShiva Prasad Kollur
Shiva Prasad Kollur
ASAsad Syed
Asad Syed
Raghavendra AmachawadiRaghavendra Amachawadi
Raghavendra Amachawadi
Genistein is an isoflavonoid present in high quantities in soybeans. Possessing a wide range of bioactives, it is being studied extensively for its tumoricidal effects. Investigations into mechanisms of the anti-cancer activity have revealed many pathways including induction of cell proliferation, suppression of tyrosine kinases, regulation of Hedgehog-Gli1 signaling, modulation of epigenetic activities, seizing of cell cycle and Akt and MEK signaling pathways, among others via which the cancer cell proliferation can be controlled. Notwithstanding, the observed activities have been time- and dose-dependent. In addition, genistein has also shown varying results in women depending on the physiological parameters, such as the early or post-menopausal states.

1 June 2021 in Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
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CAC.R. Akshatha
C.R. Akshatha
SBSmitha S Bhat
Smitha S Bhat
RSR. Sindhu
R. Sindhu
DSDharini Shashank
Dharini Shashank
SSSarana Rose Sommano
Sarana Rose Sommano
SPShashanka Prasad
Shashanka Prasad
Gastric cancer inflicts significant health issues globally despite its declining incidence. The disease is known to be diagnosed at its advanced stages also corresponding with a poor prognosis for patients. The integral therapeutic choices to cure advanced gastric cancer have progressed swiftly in modern days. The preface of molecularly targeted therapeutic techniques would potentiate the personalized approach depending on patient-specific and tumor-specific features, exasperating the advantages of chemotherapy. Here we have reviewed the modern therapeutics such as immune therapy, chemotherapy, m-RNA based therapeutics, alongside evaluating the influence of age, sex and comorbidities-like factors on the occurrence of gastric cancer. Gastric cancer therapy consolidated target agents comprising inhibitors of programmed death-1(PD-1), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), mRNA, and epidermal growth factor receptor (EPGF). A combination of trastuzumab to platinum-mediated chemotherapy evolved has a typical front-line therapy in advanced gastric cancer. An attempt has been made to epitomize the contemporary-modern research on targeted therapy for advanced gastric cancer.

4 July 2023 in Molecules
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SPShashanka Prasad
Shashanka Prasad
SBSmitha S Bhat
Smitha S Bhat
OKOlga Kosakowska
Olga Kosakowska
JSJira sangt
Jira sangt
SASheikh Fayaz Ahmad
Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad
Sarana Rose SommanoSarana Rose Sommano
Sarana Rose Sommano
In the tropics, coffee has been one of the most extensively cultivated economic crops, especially Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.). The coffee pulp, which includes phytochemicals with a proven antifungal action, is one of the most insufficiently utilized and neglected byproducts of coffee refining. In the current experiment, we carried out in silico screening of the isolated Arabica coffee phytochemicals for antifungal activity against Aspergillus fumigatus: a foodborne fungus of great public health importance. As determined by the molecular docking interactions of the library compounds indicated, the best interactions were found to occur between the nucleoside-diphosphate kinase protein 6XP7 and the test molecules Naringin (−6.771 kcal/mol), followed by Epigallocatechin gallate (−5.687 kcal/mol). Therefore, Naringin was opted for further validation with molecular dynamic simulations. The ligand–protein complex RMSD indicated a fairly stable Naringin-NDK ligand–protein complex throughout the simulation period (2–16 Å). In ADME and gastrointestinal absorbability testing, Naringin was observed to be orally bioavailable, with very low intestinal absorption and a bioavailability score of 0.17. This was further supported by the boiled egg analysis data, which clearly indicated that the GI absorption of the Naringin molecule was obscure. We found that naringin could be harmful only when swallowed at a median lethal dose between 2000 and 5000 mg/kg. In accordance with these findings, the toxicity prediction reports suggested that Naringin, found especially in citrus fruits and tomatoes, is safe for human consumption after further investigation. Overall, Naringin may be an ideal candidate for developing anti-A. fumigatus treatments and food packaging materials. Thus, this study addresses the simultaneous problems of discarded coffee waste management and antifungal resistance to available medications.

15 October 2022 in Cancers
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SBSmitha S Bhat
Smitha S Bhat
SMShreya Das Mahapatra
Shreya Das Mahapatra
SRSindhu R
Sindhu R
Sarana Rose SommanoSarana Rose Sommano
Sarana Rose Sommano
SPShashanka Prasad
Shashanka Prasad
In the last decade, there have been significant advancements in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, including remarkable gains in detection, diagnosis, and therapy. The emergence of molecular targeted therapies, immunotherapeutic inhibitors, and antiangiogenesis medicines has largely fueled improvements in combination therapy and systemic treatments, all of which have dramatically ameliorated patient outcomes. The Moringa oleifera bioactive compounds have been effective in the suppression of cancers, making them the therapeutic agents of choice for the current investigation to treat MAGE-A presented in NSCLC. The ligand entrants were screened for their pharmacological properties, and 2,2-diphenyl-1,3-benzodioxole was stipulated as the lead candidate. 2,2-Diphenyl-1,3-benzodioxole exhibited better pharmacological properties and superior binding with branched-chain amino acids, making it an ideal candidate to address MAGE-A. The study concluded that addressing MAGE-A to impede their activity and antigenicity can be exploited as immunotarget(s).

15 May 2025 in Journal of Computational Biophysics and Chemistry
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SJSushma Jahagirdar
Sushma Jahagirdar
SBSmitha S Bhat
Smitha S Bhat
SASheikh Fayaz Ahmad
Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad
SASabry Mohamed Attia
Sabry Mohamed Attia
SPShashanka Prasad
Shashanka Prasad