International Journal of Prevention and Treatment

International Journal of Prevention and Treatment publishes the essential forum for new developments in the theory, research and practice of prevention. Prevention Science serves as a forum designed to disseminate new developments in the theory, research and practice of prevention.


Cherupally Krishnan NAIR

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Prevention and Treatment

Professor, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, India

Research Areas

Radiation Biology, Radiation Oncology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Nanomedicine and Nanotectnology

Education

1977Ph.D.University of Bombay
1971M.Sc.University of Bombay
1966B.Sc.University of Kerala

Experience

teach Molecular Biology to post graduate students of the University of Bombay
Teach for Radiation Biology Training Course, BARC Training School.
Organize and teach as member of faculty of several workshops (both national and international) on biotechnology, radiation biology, molecular biology and biochemistry

Academic Achievement

Fellow of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences
2005, Alexander Hollaender award to participate to deliver a talk and introduce a plenary speaker in the 9th International Conf. on Environmental Muatgens, San Francisco, USA
Associate Editor of (i) Journal of Radiation Research and (ii) International Journal of Plant Biology
Member editorial Board for (i) International Journal of Low Dose Radiation, (ii) , Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research, (iv) Indian Journal of Zoology and (v) Cell and Chromosome Research
2005, Invited to Armed Forces Radiation Research Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA, for discussions and deliver a talk, 31Aug-1Sept. 2005.

Membership

Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of sciences
Fellow of the Society of Biosciences
Elected Life Member of National Academy of Sciences, India
Member , Indian Society of Radiation Biology
5. Member, Indian Association for Radiation Protection
Member, Society for Cancer Research and Communications
Member, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
Member, Society for Clean Environment
Member, International Society for the Study of Origin and Evolution of Life
Life Member, Environmental Mutagen Society of India
Life Member of National Society of Ethnopharmacology
Life Member of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists
Life Member of Indian Association for Cancer Research

Publications: Journals

[1]  Hepatoprotective activity of Andrographis Paniculata and Swertia Chirayita R. Nagalekshmi , Aditya Menon , D.K. Chandrasekharan , C.K.K.Nair , Food and Chemical Toxicology 49, 3367–3373, 2011.
[2]  D-aminoacid oxidase-Fe2O3 nanoparticle complex mediated antitumor activity in Swiss Albino mice. S.A.Divakaran, K.M.Sreekanth, K.V.Rao and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Cancer Therapy, 2, 666-674 2011.
[3]  Protection against genotoxic damages following wholebody gamma-radiation exposure in mice by lipoic acid. L.Ramachandran and C.K.K.Nair, Mutation research 724, 52-58, 2011.
[4]  Cellular radioprotecting potential of glyzyrrhizic acid, silver nanoparticle and their complex.D.K.Chandrasekharan , P.K.Khanna and C.K.K.Nair, Mutation Research , 723, 51–57, 2011
[5]  Protection from lethal and sublethal whole body exposures of mice to γ-radiation by Acorus calamus L. : Studies on tissue antioxidant status and cellular DNA damage. D.Sandeep and C.K.K.Nair, Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology 64, 57– 64, 2012
[6]  Medicinal fungus Ganoderma lucidum protects cellular dna in mice exposed to whole body gamma-radiation. F.Martin and C.K.K.Nair, International Journal of Low Radiation, 2011 (In Press)
[7]  Synthesis of nanosilver using a vitamin c derivative and studies on radiation protection, D.K.Chandrasekharan, P.K Khanna, T.V. Kagiya and C.K.K Nair Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals 2011, (In Press).
[8]  POLY MVA-a dietary supplement containing -lipoic acid-palladium complex enhances cellular DNA repair. A.Menon and C.K.K.Nair, International Journal of Low Radiation, 2011 (In Press)
[9]  Radioprotection by alpha-asarone: prevention of genotoxicity and hematopoietic injury in mammalian organism. D.Sandeep and C.K.K.Nair, Mutation Research, , 2011 (IN Press)
[10]  Preclinical studies on use of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum as an adjuvant in radiotherapy of cancer. G.Gopakumar, F.Martin, S.K.Antony, T.G.Pillai and C.K.K.Nair, Current Science, 99, 1084-1090, 2010.
[11]  Protection of Cellular DNA and Membrane from Gamma Radiation–Induced Damages and Enhancement in DNA Repair by Sesamol. G.G.Nair and C.K.K.Nair, Cancer Biotherapy and Radioppharmaceuticals, 25, 1-9, 2010.
[12]  Radioprotection by Acorus calamus: studies on in vivo DNA damage and repair. D. Sandeep and C.K.K. Nair, Int. J. Low Radiation, 7, 121–132, 2010.
[13]  Effect of silver nanoparticle and glycyrrhizic acid (SN-GLY) complex on repair of whole body radiation-induced cellular DNA damage and genomic instability in mice, D.K.Chandrasekharan and CKK Nair, International Journal of Low Radiation 7. 453-466, 2010.
[14]  Protection of DNA and membrane from Υ-radiation induced damage by the extract of Acorus calamus Linn.: An in vitro study. D.Sandeep, C.K.K.Nair, Environmental Toxicol. Pharmacol. 29 , 302–307, 2010.
[15]  Protection of gastrointestinal and haematopoietic systems by ascorbic acid-2-glucoside in mice exposed to whole-body gamma radiation D.Mathew, T.V. Kagiya, C.K.K. Nair International Journal of Low Radiation, 7, 380-392 , 2010.
[16]  Preclinical studies on use of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum as an adjuvant in radiotherapy of cancer. G.Gopakumar, F.Martin, S.K.Antony, T.G.Pillai and C.K.K.Nair, Current Science, 99, 1084-1090, 2010.
[17]  Enhancement of repair of radiation induced DNA strand breaks in human cells by Ganoderma mushroom polysaccharides. T. G. Pillai *, C.K.K. Nair, K.K. Janardhanan, Food Chemistry 119 , 1040–1043, 2010.
[18]  Radioprotection by a-Lipoic Acid Palladium Complex Formulation (POLY-MVA) in Mice L.Ramachandran, C.V.Krishnan, and C.K.K. Nair , Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals, 25, 395-399, 2010.
[19]  Complexes of gold nanoparticle with Sesamol and Glycyrrhizic acid: Studies in vitro on antioxidant activity and radioprotection, k. C. Dhanya, Shamna K, Khanna P. K, and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin , 30, 51-56 2010
[20]  Induction Of cytotoxicity in Ehrlich’s ascites carcinoma cells by antineoplastic drugs and radiation: A mechanistic study, G.Gopakumar and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 14-21, 2010.
[21]  Protection Of DNA from ionosing radiation by Spirulina: An in vitro study, C.C. Cleetus, Stephy Mol Wilson and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 46-50, 2010.
[22]  Improved radiation protection by alpha-lipoic acid complexed to palladium nanoparticles, R.Lakshmy and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 87-92, 2010.
[23]  Studies on radiation protection by silver nanoparticle complexes of palmytoil ascorbic acid 2-glucoside, K.C. Dhanya, P. K. Khanna, V. T. Kagiya and C. K. K. Nair, Proceedings of International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology in Chemistry, Health and Environment (NATCHEE)-2010, 75-79.
[24]  Anti-inflammatory activity of Acorus calamus, Divyasree Sandeep and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 121-124, 2010.
[25]  Anti-inflammatory activity of palladium- lipoic acid complex, POLY-MVA, Aditya Menon and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 129-132, 2010.
[26]  Cellular radioprotecting potential of silver nanoparticle –phytoceutical complex K.C. Dhanya, P.K. Khanna and C.K.K. Nair Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 56-62, 2010.
[27]  Chemosensitization of cisplatin induced mortality of murine tumor cells with sanazole (AK-2123), Femy Martin and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 159-164, 2010.
[28]  D-aminoacid oxidase: Isolation from porcine kidney and induction of oxidative stress in tumor cells, Saratchandran A.Divakaran and C. K. K. Nair, Amala Amala Research Bulletin, 30, 173-179, 2010.
[29]  Generation of H2O2 and oxidative stress by D-aminoacid oxidase bound to Fe2O3 nanoparticle complexes in tumor cells, Saratchandran A.Divakaran and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology, 10, 118, 2010.
[30]  Radioprotection against gamma-radiation exposure by nutraceuticals and vitamin E- derivatives, C.C. Cleetus and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology, 10, 125, 2010.
[31]  Augmentation of genomic repair by POLY MVA, Aditya Menon and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology 2010, 10, 125
[32]  Protection from genomic insults and cellular damage following radiation exposure by Sesamol, G.Gopakumar and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology, 10, 126, 2010.
[33]  Medicinal Fungus Ganoderma lucidum protects cellular DNA in mice exposed to whole body gamma radiation, Femy Martin and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology, 10, 131, 2010.
[34]  Alpha lipoic acid ameliorates ionizing radiation induced genotoxicity, lakshmy R and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology, 10, 134, 2010.
[35]  Protection from hemopoietic damage by Silver nanoparticle –Glycyrrhizic Acid in mice exposed to whole body gamma radiation, K.C. Dhanya and C. K. K. Nair, Journal of Advanced Biotechnology, 10, 97, 2010.
[36]  Protection from gamma-radiation insult to antioxidant defense and cellular DNA by POLY MVA, dietary suppliment containing palladium lipoic acid formulation. A.Menon, C.V. Krishnan and C.K.K. Nair Int.J.Low Radiation, 6, 248-262, 2009 .
[37]  Amelioration of cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity by extracts of Hemidesmus indicus and Acorus calamus. D.Sandeep and C.K.K.Nair, Pharmaceutical Biology, 48(3): 290–295, 2010.
[38]  Ethnomedicinal plants to fight neoplastic diseases C. K. K. Nair, P. Divyasree and G. Gopakumar In Ethnomedicine: A Source of Complementary Therapeutics, Ed. D.Chattopadhyay, Publ. Research Signpost, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, pp203-226, 2010:
[39]  Protection of DNA and membrane from gamma-radiation induced damages by Centella asiatica J.Joy and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 61: 941–947, 2009 .
[40]  Radiation Protection by 6-Palmitoyl Ascorbic Acid-2-Glucoside:Studies on DNA Damage in vitro, ex vivo, in vivoand Oxidative Stress in vivo. D.K.Chandrasekharan, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Radiat.Res., 50, 203-212, 2009.
[41]  Water dispersible Fe3O4 nanoparticlescarring doxorubicin for cancer therapy O.D.Jayakumar, R.Ganguli, A.K.Tyagi , D.K.Chandraseharan and C.K.K.Nair Journal of Nanosciene and Nanotechnology, 9, 6344-6348, 2009.
[42]  Synthesis of silver nano-particles with fish oil: a novel approach to nano-biotechnology? Synthesis of silver nano-particles with fish oil: a novel approach to nano-biotechnology?P. K. Khanna and C. K. K. Nair, International Journal of Green Nanotechnology: Physics and Chemistry, 1:P3–P9, 2009.
[43]  Free radical scavenging and radioprotection by ascorbic acid and its derivatives, Dani Mathew and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 27-33, 2009.
[44]  Protection against whole body gamma-radiation exposure by the dietary supplement, POLY MVA Aditya Menon, C.V. Krishnan and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 140-144, 2009.
[45]  Protection from deleterious effects of ionizing radiation by a-lipoic acid Palladium complex formulation, POLY-MVA in mice R. Lakshmy, C.V. Krishnan and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 126-131, 2009.
[46]  Centella asiatica protects DNA and membrane from gamma radiation induced damages: An in vivo study, Jisha Joy and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 86-93, 2009.
[47]  Silver nanoparticle complex of sanazole and doxorubicin for improved tumor therapy, G. Gopakumar, P.K. Khanna and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 99-102, 2009.
[48]  Protection of cellular DNA by Ganoderma lucidum extract in mice exposed to whole body g-radiation: a mechanistic study. M. Femy and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 175-181, 2009.
[49]  Enzyme therapy for cancer, Saratchandran A. Divakaran and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 16-18, 2009.
[50]  Protection of deleterious effects of whole body γ-irradiation in mice by α-asarone. D. Sandeep and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 29, 152-158, 2009.
[51]  Clastogenic Potential of Ruta graveolens Extract and a Homeopathic Preparation in Mouse Bone Marrow Cells. K.C Preethi, C.K.K. Nair, R.Kuttan. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. , 9(4):763-769, 2008.
[52]  Mitigation of deleterious effects of ionizing radiation by phytoceuticals: mechanistic studies with Centella asiatica. C. K. K. Nair, and J.Joy. In Herbal Radiomodulators- Applications in medicine , homeland defence & space, Ed.R.Arora, CAB International, Oxfordshire OX10 8DE, UK, 2008, pp 243-252.
[53]  Prevention of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by glucosides of ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol Dani M.M., V. T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Experimental Toxicologic Pathology 60, 521-52, 2008.
[54]  Polysaccharides isolated from Ganoderma lucidum occurring on Southern parts of India protects radiation induced damages both in vitro and in vivo. T.G. Pillai, C.K.K.Nair and K.K.Janardhanan, . Expermental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 26, 80-85, 2008
[55]  Cancer therapy with magnetic nanoparticles carrying doxorubicin. K C Dhanya and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 74-80, 2008.
[56]  Radiation protection by Holarrhaena antidysentrica Wall: protection of DNA in vitro and in vivo against J.Jisha and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 33-39, 2008
[57]  Radioprotction of DNA by alpha lipoic acid in mammalian system, R Lakshmy and CKK Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 87-93, 2008
[58]  Radioprotection of hematopoetic system by ascorbic acid -2- glucoside, Dani Mathew M and CKK Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 5-10, 2008.
[59]  Antioxidant and radioprotecting property of Coscinium fenestratum colebr. extract in mice exposed to whole body gamma-radiation. P. Divyasree and C.K.K. Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 28, 62-68, 2008.
[60]  Amelioration of cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in Swiss albino mice by hydro-alcoholic extract of Rubia cordifolia . J. Jisha and C.K.K.Nair, J.Canc..Res.Therp., 4, 109-113, 2008.
[61]  Protection of DNA from gamma-radiation induced strand breaks by Epicatechin C.K.K.Nair and V.P, Salvi , Mutat.Res. 650, 48-54, 2007
[62]  DNA protective properties of vanillin against γ-radiation under different conditions: Possible mechanisms. D.K.Maurya, S.Adhikari, C.K.K. Nair & T.P.A. Devasagayam, Mutat.Res. 634, 69-80, 2007
[63]  Ascorbic acid monoglucoside as antioxidant and radioprotector. M.M.Dani, C.K.K.Nair, J.A.Jacob, N.Biswas, T.Mukherjee, S.Kapoor and V.T.Kagiya. Journal of Radiation Research 48, 369-376, 2007.
[64]  Protection from sublethal damage in mice by ascorbic acid –glucoside M.M.Dani, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Re.Bulletin, 27, 50-59, 2007
[65]  Protection from whole-body gamma-irradiation induced tissue damage in mice by Hemidesmus indicus extract. P.Divyasree and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Res..Bulletin, 27, 107-117, , 2007
[66]  Nephroprotective and anti=inflammatory activities of Rubia cordifolia. J.Jisha and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Re.Bulletin, 27, 118-127, , 2007
[67]  Application of nanoparticles in radioprotection. K.C.Dhanya and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Re.Bulletin, 27, 147-150, 2007
[68]  Protection from sublethal damage in mice by ascorbic acid –glucoside M.M.Dani, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 27, 50-59, 2007
[69]  Prevention of radiation induced damages by aqeous extracts of Ganoderma lucidum occurring in southern parts of India.. T.G. Pillai, V.P.Salvi, D.K.Maurya, C.K.K.Nair and K.K.Janardhanan, Current Sience, 91, 341-344, 2006.
[70]  Enhancement in repair of radiation-induced DNA strand breaks in vivo by tocopherol monoglucoside V.P Salvi, D.K. Maurya, T.V. Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Int. J. Low Radiation, 10, 2007
[71]  Some novel approaches for radioprotection and the beneficial effect of natural products.. D.K.Maurya, T.P.A.Devasagayam and C.K.K.Nair, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 44, 93-114, 2006.
[72]  Radiation protection by Achyranthes aspera L. : protection of DNA and membrane by gamma-radiation induced damages.. D.K.Maurya and C.K.K.Nair, Amala Research Bulletin, 25, 18-27, 2005.
[73]  Screening Methodologies for Effective Radioprotectors. C.K.K.Nair , In "Herbal drug Research – A 21st Century Perspective", RK Sharma and R.Arora Eds., Jaypee Brothers MedicalPublishers (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
[74]  One-electron redox reactions of troxerutin in aqueous solutions. A.Sarkar, N.Biswas, S.Kapoor, H.S.Mahal, C.K.K.Nair and T. Mukherjee, Research on Chemical Intermediates, 31, 857-866, 2005.
[75]  Protection of cellular DNA from gamma-radiation induced damages and enhancement in DNA repair by troxerutin. D.K.Maurya, S.Balakrishnan, V.P.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 280, 57-68, 2005.
[76]  Radiation protection of DNA by ferrulic acid under in vitro and in vivo conditions. D.K.Maurya, V.P.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry , 280, 200-217, 2005 .
[77]  Radioprotection of cellular DNA in vivo by gallic acid. N.M.Gandhi and C.K.K. Nair, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 278, 111-117, 2005.
[78]  A phase I tral of tocopherol monoglucoside in patients undergoing hemibody radiation N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair, P. Merhotra and V.T.Kagiya, J. Cancer Research Therapuetics, 1, 38-40, 2005.
[79]  Radioprotection by Terninalia chebula: some mechanistic aspects. N.M.Gandhi and C.K.K. Nair, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 277, 43-48, 2005.
[80]  Radiation protection of DNA and membrane in vitro by extract of Hemidesmus indicus. T.K.Shetty, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair, Phytotherapy, Research, 19, 387-390, 2005..
[81]  Radioprotection of DNA by glycyrrhizic acid through scavenging free radicals N.M.Gandhi, D.K.Maurya, V.Salvi, $S.Kapoor, $T.Mukherjee, and C.K.K. Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 45, 461-468, 2004.
[82]  Preparation and preliminary evaluation of a 177Lu – labeled sanazole derivative for possible use in targeting tumor hypoxia. T.Das, S.Chakraborty, S.Banerjee, A.Mukherjee, G.Samuel, H.D.Sharma, C.K.K.Nair, V.T.Kagiya and M.Venkatesh, Biorg.Med.Chem. , 12, 6077-6084, 2004.
[83]  Radioprotection of normal tissues in tumour-bearing mice by troxerutin D.K.Maurya, V.P.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 45, 221-228, 2004
[84]  Report on the 3rd International Symposium on Natural Drugs at Naples, Italy, Oct.2-4, 2003.C.K.K. Nair, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 42, 333-334, 2004.
[85]  Radiation Protection by Diethyldithiocarbamate: Protection of Membrane and DNA in vitro and in vivo against -radiation. N.M.Gandhi and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 45, 175-180, 2004
[86]  Protection of plasmid pBR322 DNA and membranes of rat liver microsome and mitochondria by Rubia cardifolia extract. V.Shah, S.Kumar, D.K.Maurya and C.K.K.Nair, Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 46, 2004.
[87]  Troxerutin as a radioprotector. D.K.Maurya, V.Salvi and C.K.K.Nair, Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 28, 2004.
[88]  Tocopherol monoglucoside enhances repair of radiation induced DNA strand breaks in vivo.. V.Salvi, D.K.Maurya, T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 29, 2004.
[89]  DNA protection by disulfiram and diethyldithiocarbamate. N.M.Gandhi, S.Vitrivel and C.K.K.Nair, Ind.J.Radiat.Res., 1, 17, 2004.
[90]  Redox reactions and fluorescence spectroscopic behavior of trifluoperazine at surface of colloidal silica M.Rele, S.Kapoor, V.Salvi, C.K.K.Nair and T.Mukherjee, Biophysical Chemistry, 109, 113-119, 2004.
[91]  Relevance of radioprotectors in radiotherapy: Studies with tocopherol monoglucoside. C.K.K.Nair, V.Salvi, T.V.Kagiya and R.Rajagopalan, Journal of Environmetal Pathology Toxicologyand Oncology, 23, 153-160, 2004.
[92]  Water soluble vitamin e (tmg) as a radioprotector. C. K. K.Nair, P. Uma Devi, Shimanskaya R., N. Kunugita , H.Murase , Y.H.Gu and T. V. Kagiya, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 41, 1365-1371, 2003
[93]  Genetic alterations in Cancer, C.K.K.Nair, Cancer Etiology and Prevention, Eds. D.K.Dey, J.L.Chowdhury and P.Nath, Cachar Cancer Hospital Society, Silchar, India, 2003, pp 16-21.
[94]  Radiosensitizer sanazole (AK-2123) enhances gamma-radiatin induced apoptosis in murine fibrosarcoma R.Rajagopalan, V.T.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 44, 359-365, 2003
[95]  Response of DNA repair enzymes in murine fibro sarcoma, lympho sarcoma and ascites cells following gamma irradiation. K. Pasupathy and C.K.K. Nair, Journal of Radiation Research, 44, 229-235, 2003.
[96]  Genetic alterations in the coding region of back gene in the uterine cervical carcinoma K.M.Y. Wani, N.G.Huilgol, T.Hongyo, H.Ryo, K.Shah, N.Chatterjee, C.K.K.Nair and T.Nomura, Brit. J. Cancer, 88, 1584-1586, 2003
[97]  Genetic alterations in cervical cancer. Khalida Wani and C.K.K.Nair, Indian J.Experimental Biology , 41, 789-796, 2003
[98]  Effect of vinblastine sulfate on -radiation induced DNA single strand breaks in murine tissues.R. Rajagopalan, S.K. Ranjan and C.K.K. Nair, Mutation Research, 536, 15-25, 2003.
[99]  Behaviour of materials in spent fuel storage facilities. K.Agarwal, V.Kain, S.Anantharaman, E.Ramadasan, M.Chandra, C.K.K.Nair, A.K.Sengupta, H.R.Pimparkar, S.S.Shinde and P.Seetharamaiah. In "Effects of radiation and environmental factors on the durability of materials in spent fuel storage and disposal", IAEA-TECDOC-1316, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, 2002, pp79-103.
[100]  Mutaions in cervical cancer as predictive factors for radiotherapy. K.M.Y.Wani, N.G.Huilgol, T.Hongyo, H.Ryo, H.Nakajima, L.Y.Li, N.Chatterjee, C.K.K.Nair and T.Nomura, International Congress Series, 1236, 459-461, 2002.
[101]  Pennisetum glaucum mitochondrial repeat region. A.K.Gangawane and C.K.K.Nair, GENBANK Accession No. AF511559 , 2002
[102]  Pennisetum glaucum cytochrome oxidase subunit III (Cox III) gene. A.K.Gangawane, S.V.Munjal and C.K.K.Nair, GENBANK Accession No. AF511562 , 2002
[103]  Pennisetum glaucum mitochondrial repeat 1 gene sequence. A.K.Gangawane and C.K.K.Nair, GENBANK Accession No. AF50521 , 2002
[104]  Inhibition of -Radiation Induced DNA Damage in Plasmid pBR322 by TMG, a Water Soluble Derivative of Vitamin E. R. Rajagopalan, K. Wani , N.G. Huilgol , V.T.Kagiya, and C.K.K.Nair J.Radiat.Res. , 43, 153-159, 2002 .
[105]  Redox reactions of Tocopherol Monoglucoside in aqueous solutions: a pulse radiolysis study, S.Kapoor, T.Mukherjee, V.T.Kagiyab and C.K.K.Nair . J.Radiat.Res. 43, 99-106, 2002.
[106]  Technetium-99m-cyclam AK-2123: a novel marker for tumor hypoxia. S.Murugesan, S.J.Shetty, O.P.D.Noronha, A.M.Samuel, T.S.Srivastava, C.K.K.Nair and L.Kothari, Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 54, 81-88, 2001.
[107]  DNA damage and Repair. C.K.K.Nair, WHO Workshop on Preclinical Reproductive and Genetic Toxicology Manual , Indian Institute for Research on Reproduction, Parel, Mumbai pp27-30, 2001.
[108]  Efffect of hypoxic radiosensitizer AK-2123 (sanazole) on yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.K.Pasupathy, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, J.Radiat.Res., 42, 217-227, 2001
[109]  Protection of DNA and membrane in vitro by Glycyrrhiza glabra L against gamma-radiation.T.K.Shetty, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair, Phytotherapy, 16, 576-578, 2002
[110]  Expression of p53 and lactate dehydrogenase in murine fibrosarcoma following gamma-radiation.K.Wani, R.Rajagopalan, N.G.Huilgol and C.K.K.Nair, J.Environ.Pahol.Toxicol.Oncol., 20, 33-37, 2001.
[111]  Radiation protectors in radiotherapy. C.K.K.Nair, D.K.Parida and T.Nomura, J.Radiat.Res., 42, 21-37, 2001
[112]  Redox reactions of sanazole (AK-2123) in aqueous solution: a pulse radiolysis study, S.Kapoor, R.Mathew, N.G.Huilgol, T.V.Kagiya and C.K.K.Nair, J.Radiat.Res., 41, 355-366, 2000
[113]  DNA repair and evolutionary conservation of heatshock response gene hsp 70 in halophilic archaebacteria. C.K.K.Nair, R.Rajagopalan and A.S.Kazi. In "The role of radiation in the origin and evolution of life". Editors M.Akaboshi, N.Fujii and R.F.Gonzalez, Kyoto University Press, Kyoto, Japan, 2000, pp 261-275.
[114]  Organization of the DNA K locus of the archaebacterial halophile, Haloferax mediterranei, A.S.Kazi and C.K.K.Nair, GenBank Accession No. AF069527, 1999
[115]  Mitochondrial genome, degenerative diseases and aging, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair , Proc.Indian National Acad.Sci., B65, 131-142, 1999
[116]  Mechanism of Radioprotection by TMG, a water soluble vitamine E. C.K.K.Nair, K.Wani, R.Rajagopalan, N.G.Huilgol, V.T.Kagiya and S.Kapoor. Journal of Radiation Research 40, 251, 1999
[117]  Nitrotrazole-spermidine conjugate: a DNA selective radiosensitizer. C.K.K.Nair, R.Mathew, S.R.Venkatachalam, N.G.Huilgol and S.Kapoor. In 'Radiosensitizers in clinical Practice, a contemporary audit', Eds.N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, Narosa Publishers, 2000, pp44-52.
[118]  In vivo disposition and elimination kinetics of sanazole following intravenous and antraarterial administration in cancer patients.. R.Mathew, N.G.Huilgol, A.Soni and C.K.K. Nair In 'Radiosensitizers in clinical Practice, a contemporary audit', Eds.N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, Narosa Publishers, 2000, pp33-43.
[119]  An early experience with AK-2123 administered intra-arterally in the treatment of recurrent hemorrhaging cancer of cervix.. N.G.Huilgol, A.Soni, C.K.K.Nair, R.Mathew and N.A.Chatterjee.In 'Radiosensitizers in clinical Practice, a contemporary audit', Eds.N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, Narosa Publishers, 2000, pp60-66.
[120]  Radiosensitiser for hypoxic tumor imaging. S. Murugesan, S.J. Shetty, O.P.D. Noronha, A.M. Samuel, T.S. Srivastava, and C.K.K. Nair. In 'Radiosensitizers in clinical Practice, a contemporary audit', Eds.N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, Narosa Publishers, 2000, pp74-86.
[121]  Thermus aquaticus. C.K.K.Nair. In "Enzyclopedia of Food Microbiology", Eds. R.Robinson, C.Batt, and P.Patel, Academic Press, London. 1999, pp 2139-2142.
[122]  An invitro DNA recombination repair system from murine tumours, R.Rajagopalan, K.M.Mathew and C.K.K.Nair. Journal of Basic & Applied Biomedicine, 6, 19-23, 1998.
[123]  DNA repair and evolutionary conservation of the heat shock response gene hsp70 in halophilic archaebacteria. C.K.K.Nair, R. Rajagopalan and A.S. Kazi. Viva Origino, 26, 57, 1998
[124]  Mitochondrial genome abnormalities in human diseases, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 6 (No.1), 36-38, 1998
[125]  Effect of benzylisothiocyanate on larvae of mosquito, Culexpipens quinquefusciates, Say, S.D.Kokate, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Journal of Experimental Zoology, 2, 59-62, 1998
[126]  Toxicity of benzylisothiocyanate on mosquito, Culexpipens quinquefusciates, Say, S.D.Kokate, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Advances in Biosciences, 19, 33-38, 2000.
[127]  Biochemical toxicity of benzylisothiocyanate on larvae of mosquito, Culex pipens quinquefasciatus Say, S.D.Kokate, J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Indian Journal of Toxicology, 7, 35-38, 2000.
[128]  Nutritional approaches for the prevention of cancer and other diseases: emerging role of carotenoids.J.G.Satav and C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 5, (No.6), 47-49, 1998
[129]  Alkaloids-nature's healing agents, S.R.Venkatachalam and C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 5(N0.5), 50-52, 1998
[130]  Radiation induced DNA damage and its repair. C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 5(No.4), 51-53, 1998
[131]  Clinical pharmacokinectics of the hypoxic cell radiosensitiser sanazole (AK 2123) in cancer patients by intravenous administration. . R. Mathew, R. Rajagopalan, N.G. Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and B.B. Singh Sensitisation News Letter, 4, (10), 4, 1997.
[132]  Elucidation of the radiosensitization mechanism of sanazole. R. Mathew, S. Kapoor, C.K.K.Nair, N.G. Huilgol, C. Gopinathan and B.B. Singh , Sensitisation News Letter, 4, (10), 4, 1997.
[133]  AK-2123 with discontinuous accelerated hyperfractionated radiation in treatment of head and neck cancer. N.G. Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair, R. Mathew, N. Chatterjee, and B.B. Singh, Sensitisation News Letter, 4, (10), 4, 1997.
[134]  DNA and the gene revolution.. C.K.K.Nair. Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 4, 14-15, March-April 1997
[135]  Genetic basis for cancer. C.K.K.Nair . Bio-Med Magazine for Medical update, 4, 11-14, August-September 1997
[136]  Synthetic strategies for designing drugs and ligands interacting with DNA. S.R.Venkatachalam and C.K.K.Nair. Proc.Indian Natn.Sci.Acad., B62, 277, 1996.
[137]  Pulse and gamma-radiolytic studies on the radiosensitizer senazole (AK-2123) in presence of uracil, R.Mathew, S.Kapoor, C.K.K.Nair, M.S.Sastry, N.G.Huilgol, G.Gopinathan, B.B.Singh and V.T.Kagia, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 49, 233, 1996
[138]  Case studies in intra arterial administration of AK-2123 with embolisation in re-radiation of cancer cervix. N.G.Huilgol, A.Soni, N.Chatterjee, C.K.K.Nair and R.Mathew. Sensitization Newsletter, 4 (1), 5, 1997.
[139]  Nuclear matrix bound DNA polymerase-beta in mouse fibrosarcoma: effect of gamma radiation, C.K.K.Nair, A.Mukherjee and B.B.Singh. Indian J.Experimental Biology, 34, 868, 1996.
[140]  Mitochondrial functions during human embryonic development. V.D.Limaye, F.R.Billimoria, C.K.K.Nair and J.G.Satav, J.Basic & Appl.Biomed.Internatl, 3, 13, 1995.
[141]  Interaction of molecules with DNA. J.T.Kunjappu, S.R.Venkatachalam and C.K.K.Nair, J.Sci.Ind.Res., 54, 717, 1995.
[142]  Mitochondrial genome organization and cytoplasmic male sterility in plants.C.K.K.Nair . J.Bioscience, 18, 407, 1993.
[143]  DNA-binding monitoring made easy. J. T.Kunjappu, S.R.Venkatachalam & C.K.K.Nair, Current Science, 466, 258, 1994.
[144]  DNA binding studies on deoxytubulosine, an alkaloid from Alangium lamarkii, S.R.Venkitachalam, J. T.Kunjappu & C.K.K.Nair . Ind.J.Chem., 38B, 809, 1994.
[145]  Repair of gamma-radiation induced DNA single strand breaks in Archaebacteri. A. Mukherjee, R. Rajagopalan, C.K.K.Nair and B.B.Singh. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 32, 565, 1994.
[146]  Raffinose metabolism and a novel mode of sucrose synthesis in Corynebacterium murisepticum, M.A.Nadkarni, C.K.K.Nair, V.N.Pandey & D.S.Pradhan, J.Gen.Appl. Microbiol., 38, 533, 1992.
[147]  Mitochondrial genome organization and cytoplasmic male sterility in plants. C.K.K.Nair, FAO/IAEA Regional Training Course on Advanced Mutation Breeding of Tropical Crop Plants. Synopsis of Lectures and Experimental Protocols. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Government of India, Bombay, 1992, p 127.
[148]  Mode of raffinose utilization and alpha-galactosidase induction in Corynebacterium murisepticum, M.A.Nadkarni, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, Proceedings of the DAE Symposium on Molecular Biology of Microorganisms. Department of Atomic Energy, Bombay, 1992, p241.
[149]  Characterization of alpha-galactosidase from Corynebacterium murisepticum and mechanism of its induction. M.A.Nadkarni, C.K.K.Nair, V.N.Pandey and D.S.Pradhan, Journal of General & Applied Microbiology, 36, 23, 1992.
[150]  Binding of surfactants onto DNA and solubilization of DNA-surfactant complex in micelles.J.T.Kunjappu and C.K.K.Nair, Indian J.Chemistry, 31, 432, 1992.
[151]  DNA binding and mutagenicity of lindane and its metabolites. U.V.Gopalaswamy and C.K.K.Nair, Bull.Environ.Contam.Toxicol. 49, 300, 1992.
[152]  Pathogenicity of Bacillus cereus: control of nonhaemolytic toxin production by a plasmid.A.S.Kamath and C.K.K.Nair , World J. Microbiol. & Biotechnol. 8, 210, 1992.
[153]  Chemical radiosensitization by misonidazole: studies on production and repair of DNA single strand breaks in Yoshida ascites tumor cells. D.R.Singh, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Ind. J. Experimental Biol., 29, 601, 1991.
[154]  The bone isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase in middle ear effusions . A.K.Gadre, C.K.K.Nair, K.C.Gadre and F.R.Billimoria , E.Peitersen, Kuglev and Ghedini Publications, Amsterdam, 1989, p265.
[155]  Use of radioisotopes in recombinant DNA technology. C.K.K.Nair , Proceedings of the Workshop on 'Use of Radioisotopes in Biology', Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, 1990, p125.
[156]  Nick translation . C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the Workshop on 'Use of Radioisotopes in Biology', Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, p251, 1990
[157]  DNA sequencing. C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the Workshop on 'Use of Radioisotopes in Biology', Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, p253, 1990
[158]  Characterization of an inducible alpha-galactosidase from Corynebacterium murisepticum.M.S.Priyolkar and C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the symposium on 'Advances in Molecular Biology', Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, 1990 , p 495.
[159]  Regulation of gene expression in Prokaryotes. C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the workshop on 'Curriculam Development in Biochemistry', COSTED, Madras, 1989.
[160]  Nucleotide sequence of the psb B gene of Euglena gracilis. M.Keller, J.H.Weil and C.K.K.Nair, Plant Molecular Biology, 13, 723, 1989.
[161]  Purification and characterization of an inducible beta- galactosidase from Corynebacterium murisepticum, M.Priyolkar, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, Archives Microbiol., 151, 49, 1989.
[162]  Microbes to control environmental pollution. C.K.K.Nair, Scavenger, 16, 2-6, Oct.1986.
[163]  A simple procedure for the preparation of T4 DNA ligase . C.K.K.Nair, M.S.Priolkar and D.S.Pradhan, roceedings of the symposium on 'Newer approaches to Biological Applications', Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, 1985, p128.
[164]  DNA repair in E.coli cells irradiated with anoxic sensitizers. H.S.Maniar, C.K.K.Nair and B.B.Singh, Environ.Health Phys., 23, 279, 1984.
[165]  Radiosensitization by misonidazole: Studies on production and repair of single strand breaks in Yoshida ascites tumor cells. D.R.Singh, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Proceedings of the symposium on 'Modifiers of radiosensitivity in radiotherapy' Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, 1983, p25.
[166]  A novel method for the preparation of 3H- and 14C- labeled adenosine-3', 5'-cyclic phosphoric acid. V.N.Pandey, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , J. Labeled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals, 20, 385, 1983.
[167]  Dipyrone-induced changes in DNA repair and other cell membrane associated processes in E.coli, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan, J. Biosciences, 4, 317, 1982.
[168]  Association of DNA replication with nuclear membrane in larvae of Chironomus thummi, C.K.K.Nair and H.N.B.Gopalan , Experientia, 34, 353, 1978.
[169]  Chemical radiosensitization and quality of cellular damage in bacteria exposed to gamma rays.C.K.K.Nair, D.S.Pradhan and A.Sreenivasan, Radiat.Res., 67, 382. 1976.
[170]  Production and rejoining of single strand breaks in DNA of E.coli cells after exposure to gamma rays in presence of iodoacetic acid under oxic and anoxic conditions. . C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Int. J. Radiat. Biol., 29, 235, 1976.
[171]  Rejoining of radiation induced single strand breaks in DNA of E.coli: Involvement of RNA synthesis, C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Int. J. Radiat. Biol., 28, 385, 1975.
[172]  Effect of procaine hydrochloride on DNA repair in E.coli . C.K.K.Nair and D.S.Pradhan , Chemico-biol. Interactions, 11, 173, 1975.
[173]  Rejoining of radiation induced single strand breaks in deoxyribonucleic acid of E.coli:effect of phenethyl alcohol.. C.K.K.Nair, D.S.Pradhan and A.Sreenivasan, J.Bacteriol., 121, 392, 1975.
[174]  Regulation of DNA replication of E.coli. C.K.K.Nair, D.S.Pradhan and A.Sreenivasan.Proceedings of the Symposium on "Structure and Functional Aspects of Chromosomes", Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, pp162, 1975.
[175]  Radiation injury, repair and sensitization of microorganisms. D.S.Pradhan, C.K.K.Nair and A.Sreenivasan, Proc.Indian National Science Academy, 39B, 516, 1973.
[176]  DNA repair and radiosensitization of microorganisms.. C.K.K.Nair, Proceedings of the IAEA Regional Training Course on the Use of Isotopes and Radiation for the Development of Industrially Useful Microorganisms, Philippines Atomic Energy Commission, Manila, 1972.
[177]  Involvement of cell membrane in rejoining radiation-induced single strand scission in DNA of E.coli.C.K.K.Nair, A.A.Ahya, A.K.Pilgoankar, D.S.Pradhan & A.Sreenivasan, Proceedings of the Symposium on "Cellular Process in Growth, Development and Differentiation", Dept.Atomic Energy, Govt.India, Bombay, 1972, p109.
[178]  Mechanism of chemical radiosensitization. C.K.K.Nair, A.K.Pilgaonkar, D.S.Pradhan and A.Sreenivasan., Proceedings of the Symposium "Basic Mechanisms of Radiation Biology And Medicine", Dept. Atomic Energy, Govt. India, Bombay, 1971, p235.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Radiation sensitizers – A contemporary audit, Eds. N.G.Huilgol, C.K.K.Nair and V.T.Kagiya, Publ.Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, India.
[2]  Nanotechnology-Role of nanotechnology in cancer therapy, M.O.Viji and C.K.K.Nair, Lambart Academic Publishers, 2011.