Rashmi K. Ambasta

Dr. Rashmi K. Ambasta

Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India

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Academic Career Length

13Years (2014-Present)

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

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1 July 2021 in Ageing Research Reviews
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RGRohan Gupta
Rohan Gupta
MSMehar Sahu
Mehar Sahu
DSDevesh Srivastava
Devesh Srivastava
STSwati Tiwari
Swati Tiwari
Rashmi K. AmbastaRashmi K. Ambasta
Rashmi K. Ambasta
PPravir Kumar
Pravir Kumar

5 October 2021 in Environmental Science and Pollution Research
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SKSmita Kumari
Smita Kumari
SSSudhanshu Sharma
Sudhanshu Sharma
DADia Advani
Dia Advani
AKAkanksha Khosla
Akanksha Khosla
PKPravir Kumar
Pravir Kumar
Rashmi K. AmbastaRashmi K. Ambasta
Rashmi K. Ambasta

31 August 2017 in Journal of Translational Medicine
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Rashmi K. Ambasta
HKHarleen Kohli
Harleen Kohli
PPravir Kumar
Pravir Kumar
Reduced levels of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) counts have been reported in diabetic mellitus (DM) patients and other diabetes-related disorder. EPCs are a circulating, bone marrow-derived cell population that appears to participate in vasculogenesis, angiogenesis and damage repair. These EPC may revert the damage caused in diabetic condition. We aim to identify several existing drugs and signaling molecule, which could alleviate or improve the diabetes condition via mobilizing and increasing EPC number as well as function. Accumulated evidence suggests that dysregulation of EPC phenotype and function may be attributed to several signaling molecules and cytokines in DM patients. Hyperglycemia alone, through the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) via eNOS and NOX, can induce changes in gene expression and cellular behavior in diabetes. Furthermore, reports suggest that EPC telomere shortening via increased oxidative DNA damage may play an important role in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease in diabetic patients. In this review, different type of EPC derived from different sources has been discussed along with cell-surface marker. The reduced number and immobilized EPC in diabetic condition have been mobilized for the therapeutic purpose via use of existing, and novel drugs have been discussed. Hence, evidence list of all types of drugs that have been reported to target the same pathway which affect EPC number and function in diabetes has been reviewed. Additionally, we highlight that proteins are critical in diabetes via polymorphism and inhibitor studies. Ultimately, a lucid pictorial explanation of diabetic and normal patient signaling pathways of the collected data have been presented in order to understand the complex signaling mystery underlying in the diseased and normal condition. Finally, we conclude on eNOS-metformin-HSp90 signaling and its remedial effect for controlling the EPC to improve the diabetic condition for delaying diabetes-related complication. Altogether, the review gives a holistic overview about the elaborate therapeutic effect of EPC regulated by novel and existing drugs in diabetes and diabetes-related disorder.

1 February 2022 in Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
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DADIA ADVANI
DIA ADVANI
SSSudhanshu Sharma
Sudhanshu Sharma
SKSmita Kumari
Smita Kumari
Rashmi K. AmbastaRashmi K. Ambasta
Rashmi K. Ambasta
PPravir Kumar
Pravir Kumar
Background: The global alliance for genomics and healthcare facilities provides innovative solutions to expedite research and clinical practices for complex and incurable health conditions. Precision oncology is an emerging field explicitly tailored to facilitate cancer diagnosis, prevention, and treatment based on patients’ genetic profiles. Advancements in “omics” techniques, next-generation sequencing, artificial intelligence, and clinical trial designs provide a platform for assessing the efficacy and safety of combination therapies and diagnostic procedures. Methods: Data were collected from PubMed and Google Scholar using

18 September 2015 in Journal of Translational Medicine
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Rashmi K. AmbastaRashmi K. Ambasta
Rashmi K. Ambasta
Saurabh Kumar JhaSaurabh Kumar Jha
Saurabh Kumar Jha
DKDhiraj Kumar
Dhiraj Kumar
RSRenu Sharma
Renu Sharma
Niraj Kumar JhaNiraj Kumar Jha
Niraj Kumar Jha
PPravir Kumar
Pravir Kumar
Angiogenesis is a hallmark feature in the initiation, progression and growth of tumour. There are various factors for promotion of angiogenesis on one hand and on the other hand, biomolecules have been reported to inhibit cancer through anti-angiogenesis mechanism. Biomolecules, for instance, luteolin, lectin and lupeol are known to suppress cancer. This study aims to compare and evaluate the biomolecule(s) like luteolin, lupeol and lectin on CAM assay and HT-29 cell culture to understand the efficacy of these drugs. The biomolecules have been administered on CAM assay, HT-29 cell culture, cell migration assay. Furthermore, bioinformatics analysis of the identified targets of these biomolecules have been performed. Luteolin has been found to be better in inhibiting angiogenesis on CAM assay in comparison to lupeol and lectin. In line with this study when biomolecules was administered on cell migration assay via scratch assay method. We provided evidence that Luteolin was again found to be better in inhibiting HT-29 cell migration. In order to identify the target sites of luteolin for inhibition, we used software analysis for identifying the best molecular targets of luteolin. Using software analysis best target protein molecule of these biomolecules have been identified. VEGF was found to be one of the target of luteolin. Studies have found several critical point mutation in VEGF A, B and C. Hence docking analysis of all biomolecules with VEGFR have been performed. Multiple allignment result have shown that the receptors are conserved at the docking site. Therefore, it can be concluded that luteolin is not only comparatively better in inhibiting blood vessel in CAM assay, HT-29 cell proliferation and cell migration assay rather the domain of VEGFR is conserved to be targeted by luteolin, lupeol and lectin.

11 May 2020 in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
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ASArjun Sharma
Arjun Sharma
PPravir Kumar
Pravir Kumar
Rashmi K. AmbastaRashmi K. Ambasta
Rashmi K. Ambasta
Background: Silencing of several genes is critical for cancer therapy. These genes may be apoptotic gene, cell proliferation gene, DNA synthesis gene, etc. The two subunits of Ribonucleotide Reductase (RR), RRM1 and RRM2, are critical for DNA synthesis. Hence, targeting the blockage of DNA synthesis at tumor site can be a smart mode of cancer therapy. Specific targeting of blockage of RRM2 is done effectively by SiRNA. The drawbacks of siRNA delivery in the body include the poor uptake by all kinds of cells, questionable stability under physiological condition, non-target effect and ability to trigger the immune response. These obstacles may be overcome by target delivery of siRNA at the tumor site. This review presents a holistic overview regarding the role of RRM2 in controlling cancer progression. The nanoparticles are more effective due to specific characteristics like cell membrane penetration capacity, less toxicity, etc. RRM2 have been found to be elevated in different types of cancer and identified as the prognostic and predictive marker of the disease. Reductase RRM1 and RRM2 regulate the protein and gene expression of E2F, which is critical for protein expression and progression of cell cycle and cancer. The knockdown of RRM2 leads to apoptosis via Bcl2 in cancer. Both Bcl2 and E2F are critical in the progression of cancer, hence a gene that can affect both in regulating DNA replication is essential for cancer therapy. Aim: The aim of the review is to identify the related gene whose silencing may inhibit cancer progression. Conclusion: In this review, we illuminate the critical link between RRM-E2F, RRM-Bcl2, RRM-HDAC for the therapy of cancer. Altogether, this review presents an overview of all types of SiRNA targeted for cancer therapy with special emphasis on RRM2 for controlling the tumor progression.