About
Dr. K.Lakshman, is working as a Professor and Chairperson, Department of Pharmacognosy, at PESU Institute of Pharmacy. He received his Ph.D.(Pharmaceutical Sciences) from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, under QIP-AICTE. He is a Top Researcher who landed in the AD Scientific Index 2023 Scientists Rankings, based on total H-Index 23. He received Young Scientist award by A.P.Medicinal Plants Board (APMPB ) in 2008. He published more than 70 research articles in various National and International reputed Journals with good impact factor. He has guided many graduate and post graduate students. Currently he is guiding 3 Ph.D students. His research interest is on Scientific validation of Medicinal plants of Traditional importance.
Research Areas
9Research Guidance
- Supervising 2 Ph.D students-PESU
- Supervising 1 Ph.D Candidate-RGUHS
- Ph.D. awarded to 2 candidates from JNTUA-2013 & 2015
Research Interest
- Scientific validation of Medicinal plants of Traditional importance
- Development of Standardization profiles for the herbals used in Indian Systems of Medicine.
- Supervising for 1 student-RGUHS
Research Projects
- Evaluation of Anti-tumor activity of alcoholoc extract of leaves of Monilkara kauki
Publications
83Journals
- Histological and Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Operculina turpethum Linn Root”. Ethnobatonical leaflets 13, 2009; 215-220.
- Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory activity of topical preparation of Lantana camara (L.) R.Br. Pharmacology online 1:90-96 (2008)
- Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory activity of topical preparation of Lantana camara (L.) R.Br. Pharmacology online 1:90-96 (2008)
- “Estimation of Rutin and Quercetin in Amaranthus spinosus,” Asian Journal of chemistry. Vol. 20.No2; 2008: 1633-1635.
- Pharmacognostical studies of Portulaca oleracea Linn, Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, 18(4); Dec: 2008.
- Antibacterial activity of Tindukadi vati, An Ayurvedic formulation” Pharmacology online, 2008; 2:168-171.
- "Effect of Amaranthus Spinosus Linn, Leaf Extract on Gastrointestinal Tract." Pharmacology online, Vol. 1, 2008; 233-238.
- “Evaluation of antibacterial activity and Physico-Chemical Constants of Singhad guggul”. International Journal of Pharmacological and Biological Sciences, Vol.2 (2), 2008; 121-123.
- “ Immunomodulatory Activities of Wrightia Tinctoria (Roxb.)R. Br Bark Extracts” Pharmacologyonline 3: 663-669 (2009)
- Antidiarrheal activity of methanol extracts of seeds of Lepidium sativum. Journal of Natural Remedies VOL. 9(2), 2009, pp. 197-201
- Evaluation of Hair Growth Activity of Buxus wallichiana Baill Extract in Rats”. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Vol. 11(4) winter, 2009; 236-241.
- Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory activity of topical preparation of Lantana camara (L.) R.Br. Pharmacology online 1:90-96 (2008)
- Estimation of Bioflavonoids in Terminalia chebula by HPLC”.Asian Journal of Research of Chemistry: Vol.2 Issue3 July-Sept. 2009.
- “Estimation of Bioflavonoids in Amaranthus viridis Linn By HPLC’. Asian Journal of Experimental Sciences, Vol. 23 (1) 2009; 51-54.
- Free Radical Scavenging and Antibacterial Activities of Amrycard Powder (Ayurvedic Formulation)”. European Bulletin of Drug Research Vol. 17, 2009.
- “Comparative in vitro anthelmintic activity of three plants from the Amaranthaceae family”, Arch. Biol. Sci., Belgrade, 62 (1), 185-189, 2010
- Estimation of Gallic acid, Rutin and Quercetin in Terminalia chebula by HPTLC”. Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 3, No 1 (2010)
- “Antinociceptive and Antipyretic Activities of Amaranthus Viridis Linn in Different Experimental Models”- Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology, Vol. 1, No. 3, October- December 2009.
- “Membrane Bound Pyrophosphatase and P_Type Adenosine Triphosphatase of Leishmania donovani as Possible Chemotherapeutic Targets: Similarities and Differences in Inhibitor Sensitivities” Biochemistry (Moscow), 2009, 74(12),1382-1387.
- “Anthelmintic activity of methanol extract of Amaranthus caudatus Linn.” Internet Journal of Food Safety. Vol.12, 2010, P.127-129
- “Assessment of Antidiarrhoeal acivity of Desmostachya bipinnata L. (Poaceae) Root extract.” Boletin Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas (BLACPMA), Vol.9 (4) ,2010.
- “Anti-inflammatory and Antipyretic activities of Hemidesmus indicus root extract” African Journal of Traditional, Complimentary and Alternative Medicines, VOL. 3, (1), 2006, pp. 90-94
- PATENT PUBLICATION: OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE PATENT OFFICE Title " ISOLATION AND MOLECULAR DOCKING OF COMPOUNDS FROM MANILKARA KAUKI " Medha Mohan Hegde & Dr K. Lakshman . Application No.202541004438 A & Publication Date : 31/01/2025
- Kanchan Singh , K. Lakshman and J. Saravanan “DISCUSSION ABOUT INSULIN PLANT” International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Vol.15, Issue 8, 2280-2288, 2024
- Swathi S, Lakshman K,“ In-silico exploration of anti asthmatic properties of flavonoids isolated from Lannea Coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr “International journal of medical toxicology and legal medicine, Vol. 27, No.2S, 908-914,2024.
- The Protective Role of Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr. against HistamineRelease and Action: Insights from In vitro, In vivo Investigations,Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 17, No. 2, 2024
- “Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of rhizomes of Alpina galanga willd, Planta Indica, Vol 1(2). 2005 pp 14-17.
- “Evaluation of anti-Inflammatory andAntipyretic potentials of Cryptolepis buchanani root extract” Plant Indica Vol. 1, (3).2005, pp 28.
- “Comparative anti-inflammatory activity studies of four Species of Ayurvedic drug Sariva”, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,2005, 67(4): 481-482
- “Characterization of the redox components of Tranplasma membrane electron transport System from Leishmania donovani promastigotes”, Biochimica Biophysica Acta, 1725, 2005, 314- 326.
- “Comparative Antimicrobial activity of Four Sources of Ayurvedic drug Sariva” Indian journal of Natural Products, Vol 22(4), pp 34-35, 2006.
- “Anti- Inflammatory and Antipyretic activity of Decalepis hamiltonii Root Extract. Pharmaceutical Biology Vol.44, (2).March 2006. pp 127-129
- “Histological and Physico-chemical evaluation of Buxus wallichiana Baill”. Botanica Serbica, 34(1):51-56, 2010
- “Antidiarrheal activity of alcoholic and aqueous extracts of stem bark of Thespesia populnea in rodents” Pharmacologyonline. Vol. 3, pp 222-230, 2007
- Laxative activity of spray dried aqueous seed extract of Linum usitatissimum”. Pharmacologyonline.2007: 1; 371-378
- “Evaluation of Laxative activity of Kabz-Gul (an herbal churna) in rats”, Pharmacologyonline.2007: 1; 511-515
- “Evaluation of laxative activity of Chitrakadi Vati, An Ayurvedic Formulation in rats”, Pharmacologyonline.2007: 1; 420-423
- Diuretic Activity of Sida cordifolia in Nilgiris”. Asian Journal of Chemistry,Vol 19.,No.5,2007
- Diuretic Activity of Sida cordifolia in Nilgiris”. Asian Journal of Chemistry,Vol 19.,No.5,2007
- Diuretic Activity of Sida cordifolia in Nilgiris”. Asian Journal of Chemistry,Vol 19.,No.5,2007
- Diuretic Activity of Sida cordifolia in Nilgiris”. Asian Journal of Chemistry,Vol 19.,No.5,2007
- Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory activity of topical preparation of Lantana camara (L.) R.Br. Pharmacology online 1:90-96 (2008)
- “Isolation of Kaempferol derivatives from methanolic extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum “,Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Resarch, 9(11), 597-604,2019
- “Tyrosinase Enzyme Inhibitory Activity of selected Indian Herbs “, International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Vol. 3 (3) Jul – Sep2012,977-982
- “Antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities of methanolic extract of Amaranthus viridis Linn in alloxan induced diabetic Wistar rats, Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology, 2012,64 pp. 75-79
- “Anti-hyperlipidemic activity of methanol extracts of three plants of Amaranthus in Triton-WR 1339 induced hyperlipidemic rats”. Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine.2012: 1,1, S62-S65,2012
- “ ANTINOCICEPTIVE AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF TECOMA STANS LEAF EXTRACTS” Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology ,1(2),156-160,2013
- “Antiurolithiatic Activity of Gokhsuradi Churan, an Ayurvedic Formulation” by In Vitro Method, Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2013, 3(2), 477-479
- “Antidepressant Activity of Methanolic Extract of Amaranthus Spinosus ”. Basic and Clinical Neuro Science, Vol.5(1), 2014
- “Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-Amylase activities of Sukhasarak Churna-an Ayurvedic formulation” Sci. Technol. Arts Res. Journal, 4(2), 207-210, April-June 2015
- “Evaluation of antidepressant like activity in Amaranthus caudatus” Mahidol University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 42 (1), 19-24,2015
- “Phytosomes as Novel Drug Delivery System for Herbal Medicine –A Review “, Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy- An official Journal of Pharmacognosy,8(1),5-7, 2017
- “ A comprehensive review on phytochemical and analytical study “, International Journal of Pharmacognosy, Vol. 5(3): 136-143,2018
- “In Vitro Propagation of Celastrus paniculatus Willd., A threatened Medicinal Plant, The IUP Journal of Genetics & Evolution, 4(3), 1-8,Aug.2011
- “Antioxidant potential Of leaves Of Gomphhrena Globosa “ , European journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences,Vol. 7 (1), ,365-368, 2020
- Evaluation Of Antiurolithiatic Potential of Leaves of Gomphhrena Globosa” World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 9( 2), 1202-1209,2020
- "Phytopharmacological and Biological Exertion of Spondias pinnata: A Review “, Oriental Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 38, No. (2): 268-277, 2022
- “ In-vitro hepatoprotective activity of Pagoda (Clerodendrum paniculatum) leaves, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications, Vol.7 (4), 871-885.July-Aug.2022
- “Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Bio-Activities of Lannea Coromandelica” , Innovare Journal of Medical Science, 10( 5), , 1-6, 2022.
- “Phytochemical Investigation, Antimicrobial And Antipyretic Activity Of Leaves of Punica Granatum”,Unique Journal of Pharmaceutical And Biological Sciences, 2023, 11 (02): Page 1-5
- “ Role of Polyphenols and Flavonoids as Anti-Cancer Drugs “ Pharmacognosy Research.,15(2), 1-11.2023
- "Phyto-Pharmacological review of genus Mailkara " International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 11(5),1-13,2023
- “Therapeutic Potential of Spondias pinnata for Asthma: Evidence from In-vitro, In-vivo and Phytochemical studies”, European Chemical Bulletin,12 (10), 10080-10105,2023.
- Chemoprotective and in vivo antioxidant activities of Amaranthus spinosus Linn. Acta Med Sal 2010; 39(2):68-74
- “Antihyperglycemic and Hypolipidemic activity of methonolic extract of Amaranthus caudatus Linn. Leaves in experimental diabetes”. International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research.1, 2010, 43-49
- “Antinociceptive and Antipyretic Activities of Methanol Extract Amaranthus caudatus Linn”. Latin American Journal of Pharmacy (formerly Acta Farmacéutica Bonaerense). 29 (4): 635-9,2010
- “Pain management in mice using Methanol extracts of three plants belongs to family Amaranthaceae”. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 3 (7),2010 412-419.
- “Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Amaranthus spinosus Linn. by Non-Enzymatic Haemoglycosylation”, Sains Malaysiana 39(3) (2010): 413–415
- Evaluation of Wound healing activity of bark of Bombax malabaricum. Int. J. of Bio. and Phar. Research. I, 2010: 50-55
- “Evaluation of antimicrobial Activity of various bark extracts of Bombax malabaricu” Int. J. Res. Pharm. Sci. Vol-1, Issue-2, 199-204, 2010,
- Evaluation of Anthelminthic Activity of alcohol and aqueous extracts of leaves of Tecoma stans”. European Bulletin of Drug Research, Vol. (18), 2010.
- “Evaluation of Wound healing activity of Buxus wallichiana Baill Extract in Rats”. Asian Journal of Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics, Vol. 10(1), 2010; 59-63.
- 33.nvitro anthelmintic property of methanol extract of Amaranthus viridis linn. Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry (EJEAFChe), 9 (6), 2010. 1093-1097
- “Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Lipstick containing Saffron as Natural colorants” Al- Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.23(4), 406-410, 2023
- "Hepatoprotective activity of methanol extracts of Amaranthus caudatus Linn. against paracetamol-induced hepatic injury in rats" Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2011 Feb; 9(2):194-200.
- “In vitro alpha amylase inhibition and in vivo antioxidant potential of Amaranthus spinosus in alloxan induced oxidative stress in diabetic rats”, Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences (2011) 18, 1–5.
- "Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Activities of Amaranthus viridis Linn" Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences 2011 Jun 15; 4(2):125-130
- “In Vitro α-Amylase Inhibition and Antioxidant Activities of Methanolic Extract of Amaranthus caudatus Linn”. Oman Medical Journal . 2011,26(3): 166–170
- “Comparative antipyretic activity of three plants belongs to family Amaranthaceae”, Asia Pacific journal of Tropical biomedicine. 2011, S47-50
- Antihyperglycemic and hypolipidemic activity of methanolic extract of Amaranthus viridis leaves in experimental diabetes. Indian Journal of Pharmacology.43(4): 2011: 450-454.
- Hypolipidemic effect of Amaranthus caudatus. in Triton wr-1339 induced hyperlipidemic rats. Pharmacology online 1: 84-91,2011
- “Anti-diabetic and anti-cholesterolemic activity of methanol extracts of three species of Amaranthus”, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 1(2) (2011), 133-138
- “Antioxidant and antipyretic properties of methanolic extract of Amaranthus spinosus leaves, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 3 (9), 2010, 702-706
Teaching
5Education
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B. Pharm: University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UCPS) , Kakatiya university, Warangal (AP), 19892024
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M.Pharm ( Pharmacognosy): Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore University, 19942024
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Ph. D (Pharmaceutical Sciences): Jadavpur University, Kolkata (WB), 2005 (Under QIP-AICTE)2024
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Ph. D (Pharmaceutical Sciences) ,Jadavpur University, Kolkata (WB)2005
Experience
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Professor & Head, PES Institute of Pharmacy, PES University, Bangalore, July 2019 till date2024 – Till date
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Professor & Head, PES College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, January 2005 to June 20192024 – Till date
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Asst. Professor, M.S. Ramaiah College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, April 2004 to January 20052024 – Till date
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Asst. Professor, Sri K.V college of Pharmacy, Chikkaballapur , August 1994 to April 20012024 – Till date
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Lecturer, Sri K.V college of Pharmacy, Chikkaballapur , July 1991 to August19922024 – Till date
Achievements
6- Top 1 Researcher in PES University, based on H-Index 23, by AD Scientific Index- Scientists Rankings-2023.
- Top 2 Researcher in PES University, based on H-Index 21, by AD Scientific Index- Scientists Rankings-2021
- Received Young Scientist award by A.P.Medicinal Plants Board (APMPB ) in 2008
- Merit Certificate (Proficiency Certificate) in D.Pharm 1985.
- Research grants from PESU & RGUHS
- Patent Publication: OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE PATENT OFFICE Title of the invention: "ISOLATION AND MOLECULAR DOCKING OF COMPOUNDS FROM MANILKARA KAUKI " Medha Mohan Hegde & Dr K. Lakshman Application No.202541004438 A Publication Date: 31/01/2025
Responsibilities
8- Professor & Chairperson
- Placement Officer
- Faculty Adviser- V Pharm D
- Anchor teacher- VI Sem. B.Pharm-Herbal Drug Technology
- Anchor teacher- II Pharm D.-Pharma.Microbiology
- Doctoral Committee Member
- Supervising Ph.D students
- PESSAT Co-ordinator (Admission Incharge)
Campus
EC Campus