Ruchika Garg

Dr. Ruchika Garg


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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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3 March 2023 in Journal of Chemistry
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AAAsif Abdullah
Asif Abdullah
Partha BiswasPartha Biswas
Partha Biswas
SASahabuddin
Sahabuddin
AMAfiya Mubasharah
Afiya Mubasharah
Dhrubo Ahmed KhanDhrubo Ahmed Khan
Dhrubo Ahmed Khan
RGRuchika Garg
Ruchika Garg
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic hormonal and metabolic disorder in which our body cannot generate necessary insulin or does not act in response to it, accordingly, ensuing in discordantly high blood sugar (glucose) levels. Diabetes mellitus can lead to systemic dysfunction in the multiorgan system, including cardiac dysfunction, severe kidney disease, lowered quality of life, and increased mortality risk from diabetic complications. To uncover possible therapeutic targets to treat diabetes mellitus, the in silico drug design technique is widely used, which connects the ligand molecules with target proteins to construct a protein-ligand network. To identify new therapeutic targets for type 2 diabetes mellitus, Azadirachta indica is subjected to phytochemical screening using in silico molecular docking, pharmacokinetic behavior analysis, and simulation-based molecular dynamic analysis. This study has analyzed around 63 phytochemical compounds, and the initial selection of the compounds was made by analyzing their pharmacokinetic properties by comparing them with Lipinskis rule of 5. The selected compounds were subjected to molecular docking. The top four ligand compounds were reported along with the control drug nateglinide based on their highest negative molecular binding affinity. The protein-ligand interaction of selected compounds has been analyzed to understand better how compounds interact with the targeted protein structure. The results of the in silico analysis revealed that 7-Deacetyl-7-oxogedunin had the highest negative docking score of 8.9Kcal/mol and also demonstrated standard stability in a 100ns molecular dynamic simulation performed with insulin receptor ectodomain. It has been found that these substances may rank among the essential supplementary antidiabetic drugs for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is suggested that more in vivo and in vitro research studies be carried out to support the conclusions drawn from this in silico research strategy.

31 May 2019 in Plants
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AKAtul Kabra
Atul Kabra
Natália Cruz-MartinsNatália Cruz-Martins
Natália Cruz-Martins
Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma
RGRuchika Garg
Ruchika Garg
UBUttam Singh Baghel
Uttam Singh Baghel
Myrica esculenta (Myricaceae) is a popular medicinal plant most commonly found in the sub-tropical Himalayas. It is widely used in folk medicine to treat several ailments such as asthma, cough, chronic bronchitis, ulcers, inflammation, anemia, fever, diarrhea, and ear, nose, and throat disorders. Due to its multidimensional pharmacological and therapeutic effects, it is well recognized in the ayurvedic pharmacopeia. However, the recent upsurge in M. esculenta use and demand has led to illicit harvesting by the horticultural trade and habitat loss, pushing the plant to the brink of extinction. Thus, the present review aims to provide updated information on M. esculenta botany, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological effects, toxicity, and conservation methods, as well as also highlight prospective for future research. Particular emphasis is also given to its antioxidant potential in health promotion. In-depth literature was probed by searching several sources via online databases, texts, websites, and thesis. About 57 compounds were isolated and identified from M. esculenta, and the available reports on physicochemical parameters, nutritional and high-performance thin-layer chromatography analysis of bioactive plant parts are portrayed in a comparative manner. Friendly holistic conservation approaches offered by plant biotechnology applications, such as micropropagation, germplasm preservation, synthetic seed production, and hairy root technologies are also discussed. Nonetheless, further studies are needed to propose the mechanistic role of crude extracts and other bioactives, and even to explore the structure–function relationship of active components.

10 August 2022 in Current Pharmacology Reports
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JSJyoti Singh
Jyoti Singh
ASAnupriya Singh
Anupriya Singh
VSVineet Sharma
Vineet Sharma
TSTryambak Deo Singh
Tryambak Deo Singh
MSMeenakshi Singh
Meenakshi Singh
DGDev Nath Singh Gautam
Dev Nath Singh Gautam

30 June 2014 in International Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences (IJFAS)
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RGRuchika Garg
Ruchika Garg
AKAtul Kabra
Atul Kabra
ACAshish Chauhan
Ashish Chauhan
Background and Objective : Hospital formulary is an information resource that provides medicines and regimen monograph reflecting a range of drugs approved for prescribing within the hospital. An ongoing process where physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals establish policies and select products are medically appropriate and cost effective in interest of given patient population. PTC is responsible for formation and maintenance of drug formulary system. PTC is equivalent body which functions in developing and maintaining the formulary and establishing and implementing policies on use of drug products. Methodology: A combined effort is made by physicians, managerial and administration staff and nursing staff to improve patient safety by minimizing medication error rate in hospital. Results: The results of this study are important not only for the welfare of the patients but also for the economics of healthcare systems and future role of pharmacy personnel in hospitals.