. Details of Research Experience

37 years of research experience in various fields of Biochemistry, of which 12 years of research experience in Marine Bioactive compounds. Major achievements in research on marine bioactive compounds are:

1. Isolated and purified an anti cancer agent from cuttlefish ink.The compound was found to be a peptidoglycan with potent cytotoxic activity against cervical cancer cell lines.
2. Proved that free fatty acids of cuttlefish accessory nidamental gland shows antibacterial activity.

• Established the bioactive potential of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid rich cuttlefish liver oil

1. Developed a simple extraction procedure for the potent antioxidant ‘Astaxantin’ from shrimp shell waste and studied its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour activities.