Assam Don Bosco University

About

Designation : Assistant Professor (stage I)
Department : Pharmacy
Date of Joining : 2025-07-12
Qualification : M Pharm, Ph.D

Experience

Area of Interest :
Neuropharmacology, Toxicology, Drug Discovery & Development, Computational Pharmacology, Network Pharmacology, Diabetes Pharmacology, Cancer Pharmacology
Research : 5 Years

Award / Recognition / Achievement / Professional Membership / Grant

Conference / Workshop / Symposium / Training

Research and Publication

Journal

1. Das S, Das MK, Jamatia T, Bishwas NR, Roy D, Rymbai E, Breaking barriers: targeted delivery of resveratrol in lung cancer using folate-integrated and pH-responsive hybrid nanocarriers, Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, volume 11, pages 1-38, 2025
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2. Sugumar D, Rymbai E, Selvaraj D, Harnessing androgen receptor: Revolutionizing diabetes treatment in men with selective androgen receptor modulators, Medical Hypotheses, volume 190, pages 111427, 2025
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3. Sugumar D, Rymbai E, Kothandan R, Chakkittukandayil A, Krishnamurthy PT, Muthu S, Selvaraj D, Protective Role of Harmol Against ?-Cell Toxicity And Glucose Dysregulation In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, European Journal of Pharmacology, volume 1002, pages 177825, 2025
   Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 4.7
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4. Yasmine J, Sola P, Rymbai E, Dutta BJ, Buragohain S, Computational Phytochemical Screening for Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics: c-Abl and Beyond, Computational Biology and Chemistry, volume 116, pages 108370, 2025
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5. Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Chakkittukandiyil A, Kothandan R, Selvaraj D, Molecular insights into the potential effects of selective estrogen receptor ? agonists in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, Cell Biochemistry and Function, volume 43, pages E4014, 2025
   Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 2.7
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6. Chakkittukandiyil A, Sajini DV, Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Mathew J, Arumugam S, Ramachandran V, Selvaraj D, Synthesis and evaluation of novel ethyl ferulate derivatives as potent Keap1 inhibitors to activate the Nrf2/ARE pathway in Parkinson's disease, Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. , volume 494, pages 117172, 2025
   Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 3.4
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7. Sugumar D, Ghosh R, Rymbai E, Chandrasekaran J, Krishnamurthy PT, P RS, Sahu S, Selvaraj D, Ligandrol Ameliorates High-Fat Diet–and Streptozotocin-Induced Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Prevents Pancreatic Islets Degeneration, ASSAY and Drug Development Technologies, volume 22, pages 397-408, 2024
   Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 1.7
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8. Rymbai E, Roy D, Jupudi S, Srinivasadesikan V, The identification of c-Abl inhibitors as potential agents for Parkinson’s disease: a preliminary in silico approach, Molecular Diversity, volume 28, pages 4051-4065, 2024
   Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 3.8
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9. Arumugam M, Pachamuthu RS, Rymbai E, Jha AP, Rajagopal K, Kothandan R, Muthu S, Selvaraj D, Gene network analysis combined with preclinical studies to identify and elucidate the mechanism of action of novel irreversible Keap1 inhibitor for Parkinson’s disease, Molecular Diversity, volume 33, pages 1-8, 2024
   Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 3.8
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10. Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Chakkittukandiyil A, Kothandan R, Selvaraj J, Selvaraj D, The identification of cianidanol as a selective estrogen receptor beta agonist and evaluation of its neuroprotective effects on Parkinson's disease models, Life Sciences, volume 333, pages 122144, 2023
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 5.1
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11. Roy D, Balasubramanian S, Kunte PP, Natarajan J, Sola P, Rymbai E, Roflumilast-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers attenuate oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s disease model, Journal of Drug Targeting, volume 33, pages 127-142, 2023
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 3.9
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12. Chakkittukandiyil A, Chakraborty S, Kothandan R, Rymbai E, Muthu SK, Vasu S, Sajini DV, Sugumar D, Mohammad ZB, Jayaram S, Rajagopal K. , Side effects based network construction and drug repositioning of ropinirole as a potential molecule for Alzheimer’s disease: an in-silico, in-vitro, and in-vivo study, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, volume 42, pages 10785-10799, 2023
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 2.4
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13. Sugumar D, Rymbai E, Vasu S, Selvaraj D, Nuclear receptors and other molecular targets in type 2 diabetes mellitus, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, volume 13, pages 85-101, 2023
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 0
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14. Bhat AS, Singh NA, Rymbai E, Birendra S, Jayaram S, Selvaraj D, Importance of fibrosis in the pathogenesis of uterine leiomyoma and the promising anti-fibrotic effects of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 and fibroblast activation protein inhibitors in the treatment of uterine leiomyoma, Reproductive Sciences, volume 30, pages 1383-1398, 2023
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 2.5
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15. Roy D, Balasubramanian S, Krishnamurthy PT, Sola P, Rymbai E, Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibition in Parkinson’s Disease: Molecular Insights and Therapeutic Potential, Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, volume 42, pages 10785-10799, 2023
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 4.8
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16. Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Krishnamurthy PT, Selvaraj D, Vasu S, Priya S, Jayaram S, A preliminary study to identify existing drugs for potential repurposing in breast cancer based on side effect profile, Drug Research, volume 73, pages 296-303, 2023
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 2.1
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17. Mhanasundaram T, Ramachandran V, Bhongiri B, Rymbai E, Xavier RM, Rao GN, Narendar C, The Promotion of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity by Nrf2 Amplifier is A Potential Technique in Diabetic Wound Healing-A Review, Pharmaceutical Sciences, volume 29, pages 255-262, 2022
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 1.5
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18. Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Roy D, Selvaraj D, Role of estrogen receptors in cancer: a special emphasis on the therapeutic potential of estrogen receptor ß., Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia, volume 49, pages 1-17, 2022
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19. Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Selvaraj J, Kothandam R, Selvaraj D, Modulation of Nrf2 by activation of estrogen receptor ? as a therapeutic strategy to prevent cancer development and overcome inflammation-related drug resistance in breast cancer, Pharmaceutical Sciences, volume 29, pages 1-9, 2022
    Indexing - UGC list,, Impact factor - 1.5
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20. Jayaram S, Krishnamurthy PT, Selvaraj D, Nemani SV, Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Bhat AS, Joshi M, Kumar V, Temporal Unpredictability and Probabilistic Uncertainty Induced Anxiety in the Times of COVID-19 Pandemic, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, volume 56, pages 321-328, 2022
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21. Swathi KP, Jayaram S, Sugumar D, Rymbai E, Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic property of ethanolic extract of Clitoria ternatea, Chinese Herbal Medicines, volume 13, pages 243-249, 2021
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 8.9
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22. Rymbai E, A Review on the Anti-Viral Activity of Houttuynia cordata: A Possible Herb for the Management and Treatment of COVID-19, Current Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences, volume 4, pages 3-10, 2021
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23. Deepa S, Rymbai E, Praveen TK, Saravanan J, Neuroprotective effects of farnesol on motor and cognitive impairment against 3-nitropropionic acid-induced Huntington's disease, Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, volume 41, pages 16-23. , 2021
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24. Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Saravanan J, Divakar S, Ropinirole, a potential drug for systematic repositioning based on side effect profile for management and treatment of Breast Cancer, Medical Hypotheses, volume 144, pages 110156, 2020
    Indexing - Scopus,, Impact factor - 0.8
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25. Jayaram S, Ramajayam SK, Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Using link and major system of memory to memorise, remember and recall pharmaceutical sciences better, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, volume 54, pages S438-S441, 2020
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26. Rymbai E, Jayaram S, Sugumar D, Selvaraj D, Drug Repurposing: A Paradigm Shift in Drug Discovery, International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, volume 5, pages 60-68, 2020
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27. Nanditha R, Saravanan J, Praveen TK, Deepa S, Rymbai E, Evaluation of anti-cancer, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Alstonia scholaris L, Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, volume 13, pages 4153-4157, 2020
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28. Sugumar D, Saravanan J, Emdormi R, Praveen TK, An update on the role of Nrf2 and its activators in diseases associated with oxidative stress, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, volume 82, pages 184-192, 2020
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29. Rymbai EM, Chakraborty A, Choudhury R, Verma N, De B, Review on Chemistry and Therapeutic Activity of the Derivatives of Furan and Oxazole: The Oxygen Containing Heterocycles, Der Pharma Chemica, volume 11, pages 20-41, 2019
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30. Pooja VW, Saravanan J, Praveen TK, Rymbai E, Deepa S, Evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of allium sativum in male rats, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, volume 8, pages 1683-1686., 2019
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