Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry - Doctor of Philosophy, Aligarh Muslim University
- Master of Science (Organic Chemistry) - Masters Degree, Aligarh Muslim University
- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, Aligarh Muslim University
Qamar Uddin Ahmed (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF PHARMACY
quahmed@iium.edu.my
4932
Expert Profile
Qamar Uddin Ahmed holds a Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from AM University, India. His B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry (major) & Biology (minor), M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) are from the same university, and PGDIRK from IIUM. His current research interests are the synthesis of medicinally active compounds and isolation of biologically active agents from natural sources.
He has more than hundred publications in international journals, book chapters and conference proceedings. His research findings have appeared in several international peer-reviewed ISI indexed journals such as Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Elsevier), Phytotherapy Research (Wiley Inter Science), Toxicology in vitro (Elsevier), Pharmaceutical Biology (Informa Healthcare USA), Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, UK) Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease (Elsevier), Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (Elsevier), South African Journal of Botany (Elsevier), Singapore Medical Journal.
He is associated to several professional bodies in the area of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, such as American Chemical Society (USA), Malaysian Society of Natural Products (Malaysia), Royal Nepal Chemical Society (Nepal) and Phytochemical Society of Asia (Japan) and a reviewer for many ISI & Scopus indexed journals. He has been associated with IIUM since 2004 and is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
He has more than hundred publications in international journals, book chapters and conference proceedings. His research findings have appeared in several international peer-reviewed ISI indexed journals such as Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Elsevier), Phytotherapy Research (Wiley Inter Science), Toxicology in vitro (Elsevier), Pharmaceutical Biology (Informa Healthcare USA), Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, UK) Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease (Elsevier), Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (Elsevier), South African Journal of Botany (Elsevier), Singapore Medical Journal.
He is associated to several professional bodies in the area of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, such as American Chemical Society (USA), Malaysian Society of Natural Products (Malaysia), Royal Nepal Chemical Society (Nepal) and Phytochemical Society of Asia (Japan) and a reviewer for many ISI & Scopus indexed journals. He has been associated with IIUM since 2004 and is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Area of Specialisation
- Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Primary Products from Plants ~ Herbal Products - Supervised post-graduate students on Herbal Products, subject taght
- Natural Science ~ Chemical Sciences ~ Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry ~ Biologically Active Molecules - Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Spectroscopy
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Other Pharmacy n.e.c. - Supervised post-graduate students on Spectroscopy of organic compounds, subject taght
- Agricultural ~ Forestry Sciences And Technology ~ Wood and Non Wood Forest Products ~ Medicinal Plants - Supervised post-graduate students on Medicinal Plants, and on-going research
- Natural Science ~ Chemical Sciences ~ Organic Chemistry ~ Natural Products Chemistry - Ph.D in Natural Products Chemistry, supervised post graduate students, and on-going research
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Medicinal Chemistry 84 - Researched on Medicinal Active Compounds during PhD study, supervised post-graduate students, subject taught, and on-going research
Professional Membership
- 2012 - 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Natural Products Society
- 2020 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Natural Products Society
- 2021 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Natural Products Society
- 2022 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Natural Products Society
Teaching Responsibilities
BASIC CHEMISTRY | 2014/2015 |
BODY SYSTEM & THERAPEUTICS I : CARDIOVASCULAR & HAEMATOLOGY | 2023/2024 2020/2021 |
BODY SYSTEM I : CARDIOVACULAR & HAEMATOLOGY | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
BODY SYSTEM II : RESPIRATORY & URINARY SYSTEM | 2013/2014 2011/2012 |
BODY SYSTEM III : MUSCULOSKELETAL & SENSORY ORGANS | 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 |
BODY SYSTEM IV: GASTROINTESTINAL &HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEMS | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
BODY SYSTEM V : ENDOCRINE & REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
BODY SYSTEM VI : CNS | 2013/2014 |
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
HERBAL MEDICINE | 2009/2010 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
PHARMACOGNOSY | 2022/2023 2010/2011 |
PHARMACOLOGY OF THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
RESEARCH PROJECT 1 | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
RESEARCH PROJECT 2 | 2020/2021 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 |
RESEARCH PROJECT-LITERATURE SEARCH | 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
Research Project-Practical I | 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
Research Project-Practical II | 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2023/2024 |
Supervision
In Vitro And In Vivo Antihyperglycaemic And Toxicity Assessments Of The Phaleria Macrocarpa Fruit Liquid Carbon Dioxide Extract And In Silico Analysis Of The Bioactive Compounds To Understand The Mechanism Of Action.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Evaluation Of Anti-Diabetic Activities And Toxicity Of Psychotria Malayana Jack Leaves And Characterization Of Its Bioactive Compounds.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Anticancer Study Of Porcupine (Hystrix Brachyura) Bezoar On A Melanoma And The Identification Of Its Active Compounds
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Ph.D
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Enrichment Of Novel Antimicrobial Compound From Stereospermum Fimbriatum Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Evaluation Of Antidiabetic And Antioxidant Properties And Metabolite Profiling Of Momordica Charantia Fruit Using Metabolomics Approach.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Member Supervisory Committee
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Phytochemical, Pharmacological Activity And Molecular Docking Investigations Of Tetracera Indica (Christm. & Panz.) Merr., Averrhoa Bilimbi Linn. And Gymnanthemum Glaberrimum (Welw. Ex O.Hoffm.) H. Rob.
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Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Wogonin’S Structure Activity Relationship Study On Antidiabetic Activity.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Characterisation Of Α-Glucosidase Inhibitors From Clinacanthus Nutans (Burm.F.) Lindau Leaves Extract Using Metabolomics Approach And Molecular Docking Simulation.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Phytochemicals From Entada Spiralis Ridl. And Tetracera Macrophylla Vall. And Their Bioactivities.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Enrichment Of Bioactives From Mimosa Pudica Linn. Using Conventional, Super And Subcritical (Co2- Soxhlet) Fluid Extraction For Inhibition Of Α-Amylase And Α-Glucosidase Enzymes.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Neuroprotective Effects Of Nigella Sativa Seeds And Murraya Koenigii Leaves Extracts In A Two Vessel Occlusion Rat Model Of Alzheimer'S Disease.
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Ph.D
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Characterization Of Mitragyna Speciosa And Evaluation Of Antioxidant, Cytotoxicity And Antimicrobial Activity Against Oral Pathogens.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Phytochemical And Antioxidant Profile Of The Litsea Garciae Bark Extract As Neuroprotective Agent In A Zebrafish Neurodegenerative Model.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Phytochemical And Antioxidant Profile Of The Litsea Garciae Bark Extract As Neuroprotective Agent In A Zebrafish Neurodegenerative Model.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Metabolites Profiling, Quality Control, And Toxicity Evaluation Of Orthosiphon Stamineus Leaf Extracts As Anti-Diabetes And Its Complications: In-Vitro And In-Silico Studies.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Metabolite Profiling Of Optimized Psychotria Malayana Jack Leaves Extract With Evaluation Of Its Anti-Diabetic Activities Using Metabolomics Approach And Molecular Docking Studies.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Synthesis And Computer-Aided Analysis Of Novel Chromone-Based Kr-1401-Kw Derivatives N-Heterocycles As Anti-Inflammatory And Anti-Cancer Agents.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Evaluations Of Red Seaweed [Gelidium Spinosum (S.G. Gmelin) P.C. Silva] Using Metabolomics.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Phytochemical Profiles And Bioactivities From Hystrix Brachyura Bezoar Extracts Using Maceration And Ultrasonication.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Correlation Of The Α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity To Metabolites Of Tetracera Scandens Leaves Extracts Using Metabolomics And Molecular Docking Approaches.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Phytochemical Investigation Of The Stems Of Tetracea Indica Merr And In-Vitro Antidiabetic Evaluation Of Isolated Compounds.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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In Vivo Antidiabetic Studies Of Wogonin Isolated From The Leaves Of Tetracera Indica Merr..
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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In Vitro Antidiabetic And Antioxidant Activities Of Elettaria Cardamomum L.(Cardamom), Piper Cubeba L.(Cubab) And Plumeria Rubra L.(Frangipani)..
Master
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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Phytochemical And Antihyperglycemic Investigation Of Malaysian Medicinal Plant And "Tetracera Scandens" (Mempelas Kasar).
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Phytochemical And Pharmacological Investigations Of Malaysian Medicinal Plant "Tetracera Indica" (Mempelas Paya).
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Isolation And Identification Of Antimicrobial Compounds From Andrographis Paniculata Against Some Skin Infections Causing Microbes.
Master
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Effects Of Feeding Murraya Koenigii (Curry Leaf Aqueous Extract) On Kidney Functions Plasma Antioxidant Capacity And Lipid Peroxidation In Experimental Diabetes In Rats.
Master
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Elucidating The Mechanism Of Kelulut Propolis As An Anticandidal, Antibiofilm, And Anti-Infammatory Agents Using Denture Associated Stomatitis (Das) Model.
Master
In Progress
Member Supervisory Committee
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Identification Of Alpha-Glucoside Inhibitors In Zinger Officinale Root Using Multiplatform-Based Metabolomics.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2023 | Separation, identification analysis of bioactive compounds from different parts of Morinda citrifolia (noni) plant using conventional and non-conventional extraction methods |
2021 - 2022 | Empowerment of COVID-19 affected Green rose (Rosadiflora species) industry by transferring knowledge on the extraction and soap making to increase product quality and variety. |
2020 - 2023 | Molecular characterization and modification of 5,7,8-trihydroxyflavone and its chemical analogues to discover a novel antihyperglycemic agent |
2020 - 2022 | BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS IN TETRACERA SCANDENS EXTRACTS BY LC-QTOF-MS-BASED METABOLOMICS AND CORRELATION WITH XANTHINE OXIDASE ACTIVITY |
2019 - 2022 | Identification of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors from Psychotria malayana Jack leaf using multi-platform metabolomics approach and protein-ligand interaction with molecular docking in treating diabetes mellitus |
2018 - 2021 | Identification of ?-Glucosidase Inhibitors from Psychotria malayana Leaf Extract using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Metabolomics and Protein-Ligand Interaction with Molecular Docking |
2016 - 2021 | Antimicrobial and antioxidant characterizations of the flowers of Eurycoma longifolia Jack |
2016 - 2018 | Antidiabetic and antioxidant evaluations of Averrhoa bilimbi L |
2015 - 2017 | Pilot Scale Production of Natural Halal Skin Lightening Cream Containing Extract of Hydroxychavicol from Piper betle Leaves |
2014 - 2018 | Synthesis and Mechanistic Evaluation of Orvinol Analogues as Potential Anti-Relapse to Morphine/ Methamphetamine Dependence |
2014 - 2016 | Determination of in Vivo and in Vitro Antidiabetic Activity of Wogonin |
2014 - 2017 | The Effects of Nigella Sativa Oil Extract in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Animal Model |
2013 - 2018 | Antidiabetic Characterization and Mechanism of Action of Wogonin in Rats |
2012 - 2014 | Toxicological Studies Of Wogonin In Diabetes Induced Experimental Animals |
2012 - 2014 | In Vitro Antidiabetic and Antioxidant activities of Elettaria cardamomum L. (cardamom), Piper cubeba L. (cubab), and Plumeria rubra L. (frangipani) |
2011 - 2014 | RU 2011 -Isolation, primary culture and maintenance & preservation of mouse hepatocytes |
2011 - 2011 | KVC PROJECT 2011: Chapter in Book (Current Issue in Pharmacy) |
2011 - 2013 | Assessment of Neuroprotective Effect of Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) and Murraya Koenigii (Curry Leaves) Extracts in a Two Vessel Occlusion Rat Model of Alzheimer's Disease |
2009 - 2012 | Screening for potential natural drugs in Malaysia medical plant Tecracera Indica Mer(mempelas paya) |
2009 - 2012 | Screening for Potential Natural Drugs in Malaysia Medicinal Plant Tecracera Indica Mer(Mempelas Paya) |
2009 - 2013 | An Exploration of antibacterial and antifungal potential of andropraphis paniculata(hempedu bumi) in vitro |
2008 - 2011 | Screening of A Plant Tetracera Scandens Linn. For Its Chemical and Antidiabetic Activity |
2007 - 2011 | The Effects and Mechanism of Eurycoma Longifolia Jack on Sexual Functions of Diabetic Male Rats |
2007 - 2019 | Pharmacognostical Study on Piper Betle L. and Ficus Deltoidea Jack |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Insight on mechanism of hazardous solvent replacement with binary solvent for the synthesis of benzamide and removal of residual solvent by liquid CO2 |
2023 - Present | Elucidating the mechanism of Kelulut propolis as an anticandidal, antibiofilm and anti-inflammatory agent using Denture Associated Stomatitis (DAS) model. |
2022 - Present | Quality Control and Halal Aspects of generic pharmaceutical preparations |
2022 - Present | Characterization on the Properties of Mitragyna Speciosa, Deletion of Toxicity Genes, Development of Kratom-Based Medicinal Products and It's Legal Implication |
2011 - Present | RU 2011 -Effect of black cumin seed oil (Nigella Sative) in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) animal model. |
- | Microbial Biotransformation of Terpenoids for the discovery of anticancer agents |
- | Microbial Biotransformation of Terpenoids for the discovery of anticancer agents |
Award & Recognition
06 Dec, 2019 | Long Service Award (15 Years)_IIUM Staff Appreciation Ceremony 2019, IIUM, Gombak, KL, Malaysia. - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
19 Aug, 2019 | Gold Medal (First Position), Maximum Articles Published among all staff at KOP, 2019. - Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM, Kuantan | KCDIO |
01 Oct, 2018 | Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing - Journal of Ethnopharmacology | International |
01 Aug, 2017 | Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing - Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Elsevier) | International |
02 Sep, 2016 | Outstanding Contributor Journal Articles Indexed on Scopus and WOS - Deputy Rector (Research and Innovation), IIUM | University |
11 Jun, 2014 | 15. Gold Medal 2014 at International Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2014), IIUM, KL, Malaysia for a??Isolation of a promising anti-diabetic agent (5,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone) from the leaves of Malaysian herb a??Tetracera indicaa?? and its in vivo toxicological studiesa??. - RMC, IIUM | University |
01 Jan, 2014 | Nominee for Best Teacher Award Quality Day 2014 - Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM | KCDIO |
01 Jan, 2013 | Nominee for Best Teacher Award Quality Day 2013 - Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM | KCDIO |
01 Jan, 2013 | Outstanding Researcher Award - Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM | KCDIO |
21 Feb, 2012 | Bronze Medal ("Isolation of broad spectrum antibiotics in the form of antifungal and antibacterial agents from Andrographis paniculata (Hempedu Bumi)" - IRIIE 2012), RMC, IIUM | University |
21 Feb, 2012 | Silver Medal (Neuroprotective Effect of Black Cumin Oil against cerebrovascular hypoperfusion induced Pyramidal Cell Loss in Ratsa??. ) - (IRIIE 2012), IIUM, RMC | University |
21 Feb, 2012 | Silver Medal (Nigella sativa on Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion-induced Memory and Learning Impairmenta??) - (IRIIE 2012), IIUM, | University |
17 Feb, 2011 | 3. Silver Medal at Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2011) for isolation of anti-hyperglycemic agent (WOGONIN) from the leaves of T. indica Merr. (Dilleniaceae) (mempelas paya)-WOGONIN-Future antidiabetic drug - Malaysian Association of Research Scientists (MARS), KL, Malaysia | University |
11 Feb, 2011 | Bronz Medal (Isolation and structure elucidation of two new novel flavonoids and antidiabtic activity of the leaves of Tetracera scandens Linn. in vivo)) - IRIIE 2011, RMC, IIUM | University |
11 Feb, 2011 | Silver Medal (Isolation of anti-hyperglycemic agent (WOGONIN) from the leaves of T. indica Merr. (Dilleniaceae) (mempelas paya).) - IRIIE 2011), IIUM | University |
07 Mar, 2008 | Quality Research Award - IIUM | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2018 | Current issues in pharmacy, Vol 2. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4 |
2011 | Current issues in pharmacy.. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-019-5 |
Book Section
2018 | A concise review of Malaysian medicinal plants with antidiabetic activity. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4, pp. 200-222 |
2018 | Annona muricata: A potent anticancer plant. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 987-967-418-454-4, pp. 248-262 |
2018 | Anticancer potential of flavonoids: polyphenols that may cure. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4, pp. 21-62 |
2018 | Antioxidant property of green tea catechins as neuroprotection in the brain. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4, pp. 109-126 |
2018 | Chromolaena odorata (L.): a weed of high medicinal value. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4, pp. 223-247 |
2018 | Exploring the tropical plant wealth: skin and health benefits. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789674184544, pp. 149-174 |
2018 | Health benefits of omega-3 in cardiovascular disease. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4, pp. 91-108 |
2018 | Introduction: current issues in pharmacy. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4, pp. 1-6 |
2018 | Microsponge: a potential delivery system for salicylic acid in treating acne. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789674184544, pp. 127-148 |
2018 | Mimosa pudica: a weed with medicinal importance. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4, pp. 64-90 |
2016 | Cell migration analysis of wound healing properties of Centella asiatica on NIH 3T3 fibroblasts. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-442-1, pp. 33-46 |
2016 | Effects of particle size, method and duration of extraction on asiaticoside in Centella asiatica. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-442-1, pp. 47-60 |
2012 | Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f) Wall. ex Ness: a potent antibacterial plant. In: InTech - Open Access Publisher, University Campus STeP Ri, Slavka Krautzeka 83/A, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 979-953-307-281-3, pp. 345-360 |
2012 | Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f) Wall. ex Ness: a potent antibacterial plant. In: InTech - Open Access Publisher, University Campus STeP Ri, Slavka Krautzeka 83/A, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 979-953-307-281-3, pp. 345-360 |
2011 | Flavonoids : future pharmaceutical agents.. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180195, pp. 333-363 |
2011 | Herbs as antimicrobial remedies and the scientific evidences.. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180195, pp. 249-273 |
2011 | Metals in herbal formulations. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180195, pp. 320-332 |
2011 | Metals in herbal formulations. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180195, pp. 320-332 |