NILESH MAKWANA

NILESH MAKWANA


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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

Representative Publications

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29 February 2024 in International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
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AKArun S. Kharat
Arun S. Kharat
NMNILESH MAKWANA
NILESH MAKWANA
MNMahfouz Nasser
Mahfouz Nasser
SGSamarpita Gayen
Samarpita Gayen
BYBipin Yadav
Bipin Yadav
CMCorinne Mercier
Corinne Mercier

28 July 2025 in Biology
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Harish ChandraHarish Chandra
Harish Chandra
SVSagar Vishwakarma
Sagar Vishwakarma
NMNILESH MAKWANA
NILESH MAKWANA
AKArun S. Kharat
Arun S. Kharat
VCVijeta Chaudhry
Vijeta Chaudhry
Abhay P MishraAbhay P Mishra
Abhay P Mishra
The integration of nanotechnology and green synthesis strategies provides innovative solutions in biomedicine. This study focuses on the biofabrication of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Corynespora smithii, an endophytic fungus isolated from Bergenia ciliata. The eco-friendly synthesis process employed fungal extracts as reducing and stabilizing agents thereby minimizing the need for hazardous chemicals. The AgNPs demonstrated strong potent biological activities, showcasing significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. The antibacterial efficacy was demonstrated against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, while cytotoxicity on the A549 lung cancer cell line revealed an IC50 value of 10.46 µg/mL. A molecular docking analysis revealed interactions between the major bioactive compound, dimethylsulfoxonium formylmethylide, and the pathogenic proteins, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi, displaying moderate binding affinities. Furthermore, the ADME analysis of dimethylsulfoxonium formylmethylide indicated favourable pharmacokinetic properties, including high gastrointestinal absorption, minimal lipophilicity, and low potential for drug–drug interactions, making it a promising candidate for oral drug formulations. These findings further support the compound’s suitability for biomedical applications. This research emphasizes the potential of C. smithii as a sustainable source for synthesizing bioactive nanoparticles, paving the way for their application in developing novel therapeutic agents. This study highlights the significance of harnessing endophytic fungi from medicinal plants for sustainable nanotechnology advancements.

5 October 2026 in Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects
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SBSatyam Bhalerao
Satyam Bhalerao
JPJugal Patil
Jugal Patil
AMAbdul Mansuri
Abdul Mansuri
ASAnkur Singh
Ankur Singh
BPBhagyesh Parmar
Bhagyesh Parmar
NMNILESH MAKWANA
NILESH MAKWANA