Smita Kumbhar

Dr. Smita Kumbhar

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Academic Career Length

16Years (2011-Present)

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

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6 September 2024 in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
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Smita KumbharSmita Kumbhar
Smita Kumbhar
MBManish Bhatia
Manish Bhatia

25 August 2023 in ADMET and DMPK
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Smita KumbharSmita Kumbhar
Smita Kumbhar
RKRupali Khairate
Rupali Khairate
MBManish Bhatia
Manish Bhatia
PCPrafulla Choudhari
Prafulla Choudhari
VGVinod Gaikwad
Vinod Gaikwad
Background and purpose: Wound healing is a biological process that can be difficult to manage clinically. In skin wound healing, the interaction of many cells, growth factors, and cytokines reveals an outstanding biological function mechanism. Wound healing that occurs naturally restores tissue integrity, however, it is usually restricted to wound repair. Curcumin synthesised in a chitosan matrix can be used to heal skin sores. Experimental approach: The ionotropic gelation procedure required crosslinking chitosan with a tripoly­phos­phate (TPP) crosslinker to generate curcumin nanoparticles encapsulated in chitosan. Key results: The nanoparticles were between 200 and 400 nm in size, with a strong positive surface charge and good entrapment efficacy, according to SEM and TEM investigations. Curcumin and chitosan compatibility was investigated using FTIR spectroscopy. All batches showed consistent drug release, with the F5 batch having the highest curcumin release, at 75% after 16 hours. On L929 cells, scratch assays were utilised to assess wound healing. Wound closure with widths of 59 and 65 mm with curcumin and 45 and 78 mm with curcumin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles was seen after 24 and 48 hours of examination. Conclusions: According to the findings, prepared curcumin chitosan nanoparticles are beneficial in healing skin damage.

7 April 2022 in OpenNano
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Smita KumbharSmita Kumbhar
Smita Kumbhar
RPRavikant Yashwantrao Patil
Ravikant Yashwantrao Patil
MBManish Sudesh Bhatia
Manish Sudesh Bhatia
PCPrafulla Balkrushna Choudhari
Prafulla Balkrushna Choudhari
VGVinod Limbraj Gaikwad
Vinod Limbraj Gaikwad

1 August 2025 in International Journal of Nanomedicine
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KTKarkaz M Thalij
Karkaz M Thalij
HYHuay Woon You
Huay Woon You
KAKiran Balasaheb Aher
Kiran Balasaheb Aher
GBGirija Balasaheb Bhavar
Girija Balasaheb Bhavar
Smita KumbharSmita Kumbhar
Smita Kumbhar
MHMOHAMMAD HABEEB
MOHAMMAD HABEEB
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major global health issue, ranking as the sixth most common cancer and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Risk factors for HCC include chronic hepatitis B and C, obesity, alcohol abuse, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Current treatments, such as surgery, transplantation, and chemotherapy, are often ineffective in advanced stages due to tumor resistance and the inability to target key oncogenic pathways. Recent advances in small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy offer a promising solution to silence these pathways and hinder tumor progression. Nanoparticles, especially lipid-based nanoparticles (LNPs) like liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, exosomes etc. have emerged as an effective platform for siRNA delivery. LNPs provide critical advantages, including protection of siRNA from enzymatic degradation, improved cellular uptake, and precise tumor targeting through functionalization strategies. Compared to polymeric and metallic nanocarriers, LNPs demonstrate superior biocompatibility, biodegradability, and safety profiles. Furthermore, their ability to exploit natural mechanisms, such as apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mediated uptake via low-density lipoprotein receptors on hepatocytes, enhances liver-specific delivery. This review explores advancements in siRNA therapeutics for HCC, highlighting nanoparticle-based delivery, cell signaling targets, and synthesis strategies. It also examines AI’s role in optimizing siRNA design, formulation, and personalized treatment. These innovations enhance pathway-specific therapies, advancing clinical translation and improving HCC outcomes.

17 October 2023 in Pharmaceutical Science Advances
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PDPratik R. Dhake
Pratik R. Dhake
Smita KumbharSmita Kumbhar
Smita Kumbhar
VGVinod Gaikwad
Vinod Gaikwad
Biowaiver allows for the waiver of bioequivalence studies for regulatory approval of certain drug products with saving of time, and money. Before approval of the application for biowaivers, studies based on the Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) are required to satisfy regulators in the US, Europe, and other developing markets. Only pharmaceutical products that meet the regulatory requirements for solubility, diffusion, and permeability will be granted a biowaiver. Due to high solubility and considerable permeability, BCS class I and class III drugs are highly preferred for biowaiver by regulatory agencies. The World Health Organization recently expanded the scope of the biowaiver acceptance by considering all BCS classes. These techniques can cut down on time and money spent on ineffective bioequivalence studies. In the present article, an attempt has been made to cover the prerequisites and guidelines for biowaiver approval of a generic product, a topical system, oral films, and BCS class II and IV drugs.

1 January 2024 in World Journal of Environmental Biosciences
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Smita KumbharSmita Kumbhar
Smita Kumbhar
NPNitin Patil
Nitin Patil
BPBhausaheb Patil
Bhausaheb Patil
HYHuay Woon You
Huay Woon You
MBManish Bhatia
Manish Bhatia
Plant-derived materials are increasingly recognized for their nutritional and medicinal benefits. Rutin (RN), a bioflavonoid with phenolic antioxidant properties, is known for scavenging superoxide radicals and enhancing blood vessel permeability. Despite these benefits, rutin's oral bioavailability is low due to poor absorption. To improve rutin's antioxidant qualities and bioavailability, this study sought to create a stable nanophytosomal formulation filled with rutin. The thin-layer