Pluripotency markers in BM MSC: Effect of cord serum on pluripotency markers in BM MSC

Arjun Narsipur* | Class of 2022
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao

*Junior, PSBB Learning Leadership Academy, Bangalore

In progress

Evaluation of pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic genes expression using a polyherbal formulation

Shiv M. Sreekanth* | Class of 2021
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao

*Senior, Greenwood High School, Bangalore

Modulation of VEGF and TGF Beta levels in 5-FU induced inflammation in MCF7 cell line using herbal formulation: An in vitro study

Maanasi Vinay Nair* | Class of 2021
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao

*Senior, The International School Bangalore

An in vitro study to determine the anti-cancer and pro-apoptotic properties of Amaranthus spinosus Linn

Ishir Sharma (1), Pooja Kasture (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

November 24, 2020 | Read full article

Combating drug resistance in cancer cells: Cooperative effect of green tea and turmeric with chemotherapeutic drug

Maanasi Vinay Nair (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

Jul 27, 2020 | Read full article

Conversion of mesenchymal stem cells to cancer-associated fibroblasts in a tumor microenvironment: An in vitro study

Reshma Ramesh (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Jyothsna A Rao (1), and Gururaj A Rao (1)
(1) Greenwood High School, Bangalore, India (2) iCREST-International Stem Cell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

Feb 18, 2020 | Read full article

Phytochemical analysis of Amaranthus spinosus Linn.: An in vitro analysis

Ishir Sharma (1), Pooja Kasture (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

JEI. Under publication: November 2020

Phytochemical analyses for dry and wet leaves’ extract of Annona reticulatato formulate novel  RL20 and in vitro study on its anti-proliferative effects

Rishi Tadiparti (1), Pooja Kasture (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

JEI. Under publication: November 2020

Evaluation of PRP versus PL: VEGF and PDGF concentration, stability and shelf life

Shambhavi Prasad (1), Teena Mary Thomas (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

JEI. Under revision: November 2020

Phytochemical analysis of Graviola fruits (Annona muricata.L)

Jayshree Ganesan (1), Pooja Kasture (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

JEI. Under revision: 2020

Wound healing properties of mesenchymal condition medium: Analysis of PDGF, VEGF, and IL-8 concentrations

Shambhavi Prasad (1), Tena Mary Thomas (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

JEI. Decision pending: 2020

Reducing COX-2 expression using green tea and turmeric in breast cancer cells to suppress aggressive inflammation

Maanasi Vinay Nair (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

JEI. Under revision: 2020

Modulation of cytokines during the formation of cancer-associated fibroblasts by altering the tumor  microenvironment

Aeka Lakshmi Guru (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) Greenwood High School, Bangalore, India (2) iCREST-International Stem Cell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

JEI. Under revision: 2020

Toxicity of 5-Fluorouracil HeLa cells vs resistant 5-Fluorouracil HeLa cells

Raunak Prasad, Home school
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao

Investigating the paracrine effect of resistant cancer cells in the tumor microenvironment with reference to Cancer Associated Fibroblasts

Aarthi Rajan, Greenwood High School, Bangalore, India
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao

Estimation of cytokines in PHA activated peripheral and cord blood mononuclear cells 

Preethi Subbiah, The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao

Effect of the herbal formulation HF1 on the expression of PD-L1 in PC3 cells

Sanah Imani (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Jyothsna A Rao (2), and Gururaj A Rao (2)
(1) The International School of Bangalore NAFL Valley, Bangalore, India (2) iCREST-International Stem Cell Services Limited, Bangalore, India

Nov 15, 2019 | Read full article

Cytokine levels in plasma and PHA activated T Cells in head and neck cancer patients

Nikhit Kambdur (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bengaluru, India (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bengaluru, India

September 30, 2019 | Read full article

Cytokine profile of mesenchymal stem cells for their wound healing properties

Sanjana Rao (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Purushothama H (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bengaluru, India (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bengaluru, India

December 24, 2018 |  Read full article

Transforming Growth Factor (TGF-β) levels in tumour microenvironment: An in vitro study

Ashrita Nagpal (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Purushothama H (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bengaluru, India (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bengaluru, India

October 24, 2018 | Read full article

Cytokine levels in plasma and PHA stimulated T Cells in healthy Indian subjects

Aakash Manapat (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Purushothama H (2) , Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bengaluru, India (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bengaluru, India

September 26, 2018 | Read full article