Publications
Journals, books, and scholarly publications from KBIHER faculty and students.
Anti-spermatogenic Effect of Hydro-ethanol Extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima Leaves in Albino Rats
Pampa Lohar, Tanusree Mondal, Dibya Pal, and Debidas Ghosh
In this work investigates the anti-spermatogenic potential of the hydro-ethanol extract of Cae salpinia pulcherrima leaves (HEECPL) in male albino rats. Two groups of adult rats were created: the cont...
Anthropometric and Physiological Assessment of Tribal Populations in West Bengal: Gender Differences and Health Implications
Soumya Sinha Roy, Prasenjit Chaudhuri, Soumendranath Chatterjee, Alak Kumar Syamal
The eastern Indian state of West Bengal is home to a variety of tribes that contribute to the state's cultural, linguistic, and genetic diversity. The aim of this study was to determine gender based d...
Krueppel-like factors transcriptionally regulate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Aritra Bhattacharyya, Alak Kumar Shyamal
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating interstitial lung disease (ILD) characterized by excessive inflammation and deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) in the pulmonary niche, ultima...
Cadmium exposure is associated with overexpression of the metallothionein gene and heightened urinary deoxy-guanosine and protein carbonylation status in an exposed population of West Bengal, India
SonaliGhosh, RuchiraMukherjee, SwetaMandal, DwaipayanSinha, SarmishthaChanda and Alak Kumar Syamal
BACKGROUND: Cadmium (Cd), being a heavy metal, causes myriad clinical problems if exposed to the environment through food or drinking water or through inhalation. The river Churni of West Bengal is hi...
Screening of prospective anti-allergic compounds as a common inhibitor for different proteinaceous allergens from animal
Nutan Kumari Tudu, Debabrata Das, Srijita Ari, Subhasis Sarkar, Agniswar Sarkar and Anindya Sundar Panja
Exposure to protein-based allergens poses a growing health risk for individuals of all age groups. Already anti-allergy medications are commonly prescribed to reduce symptoms and inflammation. Allerge...
Association Between Junk Food Consumption Patterns and The Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome
Debanjana Sen, Prasenjit Chaudhuri, Alak Kumar Syamal
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affect mainly women of reproductive age (15-49 years), characterized by a set of physical and psychological symptoms. The present...
Spermiological injuries of humans and rats in diabetes linked oxidative stress: A curative approach by ex vivo study using aqueous-ethanol extract of Aloe vera (L.)
Dibya Pal, Kuladip Jana, Sukriti Hazra, Dipanwita Mitra, Debidas Ghosh
Objective: Among the co-morbidities associated with diabetes, male infertility is rising exponentially. This study highlights the curative effects of the aqueous-ethanol extract of Aloe vera (L.) (AEA...
Gender Differences in Nutritional Status During Early Adolescence: A Comparative Study in Mohanpur Block, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Prasenjit Chaudhuri, Debanjana Sen, Alak Kumar Syamal
The aim of this study is to address the sex differences in nutritional status of rural West Bengal Indian adolescents. In 283 secondary school children (161 girls, 122 boys) of Mohanpur High School, a...
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON DETERMINATION OF EARLY NUTRITION INTERVENTION FOR PATIENTS ADMITTED IN A LEVEL I TRAUMA CARE CENTRE
Koyel Pal Chowdhury, Rajat Choudhuri, Sarbari Swaika, Avijit Hazra, Jotideb Mukhopadhyay, Animesh Dey, Sandip Mukherjee and Alak K. Syamal
Nutritional support is a unique challenge because the therapy regimen is changeable according to patients' conditions. Many patients in trauma care are severely malnourished, and further nutrient loss...
Adolescent obesity and insulin resistance: The role of anthropometric indicators in metabolic health
Prasenjit Chaudhuri, Debanjana Sen, Jhuma Saha, Suparna Parua, Koushik Bhattacharya, Alak Kumar Syamal
The present study investigates the relationship between obesity and metabolic, hormonal, and clinical indicators in adolescent girls. A total of 75 girls aged 15-19 years (mean age: 17.53 ± 1.29 years...
Adolescent Girls: Nutrition and Health Status in Indian perspective
Kazi Anika Nawar, Sk Nazibar Rahaman, Alak Kumar Syamal, Manisha Dey, Esha Roy, Kazi Monjur Ali, Arpita Das
The Latin term adolescere, which means "grow up" or "to grow into maturity," is the source of the English word adolescence, which dates back to the 15th century. Adolescent is the time for physical, p...
Impact of Junk Food Consumption on Menstrual Health and Circadian Rhythms: A Comprehensive Review
Jaba Chakraborty, Mandeep Kumar, Kazi Anika Nawar, Mahuya Patra Purkait, Benjo Chalissery, Anjali Vinodkumar, Aniruddha Bhattacharjee, and Alak Kumar Syama
The rising consumption of junk food—high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats—has been associated with various metabolic and hormonal dis turbances. Two often overlooked consequences are its impacts on...
Gut microbiome alterations in type 2 diabetes following COVID-19: A comprehensive review
Upasana Bandyopadhyay , Debanjana Sen , Deepika Ahuja , Smit Pratik Mahapatra , Debjit Biswas , Rajkumar Maiti , Sutanu Chakraborty , Anukona Hazra , Suparna Parua , Asim Kumar Basak , Arnab Das , Nimisha Paul , Mahuya Patra Purkait , Alak Kumar Syamal , Rajen Dey , Koushik Bhattacharya , Krishnendu Adhikary , Aniruddha Bhattacharjee
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised growing concern over its long-term effects, particularly in individuals with pre-existing metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Beyond its well-known impact...
Exploring female infertility: A comprehensive review of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its impact on reproductive health
Upasana Bandyopadhyay , Debanjana Sen , Deepika Ahuja , Smit Pratik Mahapatra , Debjit Biswas , Rajkumar Maiti , Sutanu Chakraborty , Anukona Hazra , Suparna Parua , Asim Kumar Basak , Arnab Das , Nimisha Paul , Mahuya Patra Purkait , Alak Kumar Syamal , Rajen Dey , Koushik Bhattacharya , Krishnendu Adhikary , Aniruddha Bhattacharjee
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a complicated endocrine disorder that causes female infertility, affects 6–10% of reproductive-age women. Although it is necessary to intricate the relationship betw...
Novel Targets and Nanotechnology Approaches in Treating Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Insights into Host-Microbe Interactions and Immunotherapy
Astha Lalwani , Sudhir Singh , Suparna Parua , Deepika Ahuja , Krishnendu Adhikary , Rajkumar Maiti , Koushik Bhattacharya , Sourajit Kumar Banerjee , Alak Kumar Syama
The aim of this article is to study recent developments in the management of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) with emphasis on overcoming antifungal resistance and recurrent VVC by examining hostmicro...
Microbial dysbiosis, obesity, and insulin Resistance: Understanding gut-ovary association in polycystic ovary syndrome
Suparna Parua , Anukona Hazra , Krishnendu Adhikary , Krishnendu Ganguly , Deepika Ahuja , Rajkumar Maiti , Lipika Das Mukhopadhyay , Sulagna Dutta , Pragati Panda , Koushik Bhattacharya , Pallav Sengupta , Alak Kumar Syamal
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, affecting 5–10% of women of reproductive age, and is characterized by complex etiology involving reproductive and metabolic disturbanc...
Pre-clinical Study of Hydro-ethanol (60:40) Extract of Areca catechu (L.) on Testicular Androgenesis in Albino Rat: An Approach for Herbal Male Contraceptive Development
Sukriti Hazra, Dibya Pal, Tanusree Mondal, Shibani Das, Debidas Ghosh
The present study was designed to determine the anti-testicular activity of hydro-ethanol seed extract of Areca catechu (10, 20 and 40 mg) in a dose-dependent fashion in albino rats. Seminal vesicular...
Interplay of calcium, vitamin D, and parathormone in the milieu of infections and immunity: Reassessed in the context of COVID-19
Upasana Bandyopadhyay , Debanjana Sen , Deepika Ahuja , Smit Pratik Mahapatra , Debjit Biswas , Rajkumar Maiti , Sutanu Chakraborty , Anukona Hazra , Suparna Parua , Asim Kumar Basak , Arnab Das , Nimisha Paul , Mahuya Patra Purkait , Alak Kumar Syamal , Rajen Dey , Koushik Bhattacharya , Krishnendu Adhikary , Aniruddha Bhattacharjee
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is recognized for inducing severe respiratory symptoms like cough, and shortness of breathing. Although symptom severity varies, some ind...
ANTHROPOMETRICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF INDIAN YOUNG MALE ROWERS, KAYAKERS AND CANOERS: A RELATIVE EXPLORATION
Tamoghni Manna, Alak Kumar Syamal, Snehunsu Adhikari
Elite athletes' anthropometry and their body composition are strongly correlated with their athletic performance. We have examined the anthropometric and physical profiles of young male Indian rowers,...
Salutary Effect of Commelina benghalensis (Linn.) Aerial Parts on Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes Linked Complications in Rat: Effective Extract Selection Study
Shibani Das, Dibya Pal, Sajani Singharoy, Pampa Lohar, Sukriti Hazra, Debidas Ghosh
The experiment was designed to identify the most effective extract of Commelina benghalensis Linn. aerial parts for the rectification of carbohydrate metabolic disorder, oxidative stress and hyperli...
Polycystic ovary syndrome and its management: In view of oxidative stress
Koushik Bhattacharya*, Rajen Dey, Debanjana Sen, Nimisha Paul, Asim Kumar Basak, Mohuya Patra Purkait, Nandini Shukla, Gargi Ray Chaudhuri, Aniruddha Bhattacharya, Rajkumar Maiti, Krishnendu Adhikary, Prity Chatterjee, Prithviraj Karak, Alak Kumar Syamal
In the past two decades, oxidative stress (OS) has drawn a lot of interest due to the revelation that indivi duals with many persistent disorders including diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)...
The Physical Health and Body Composition of Young Male Indian Rowers, Kayakers and Canoers Following Systematic Training
Tamoghni Manna, Snehunsu Adhikari, Alak Kumar Syamal
The main intention of this study is to find out the significance of specific exercise on body composition and physical health of young Indian male rowers, kayakers and canoers and to find out which tr...
Influence of systematic training on morphophysiological and motor ability profiles of Indian young male kayakers
Tamoghni Manna, Snehunsu Adhikari, Alak Kumar Syamal
CONTEXT: Little information is there on the training effect on junior Indian kayakers. Hence, it is of great interest to explore the influence of systematic training on morphophysiological and motor a...
Hazardous Impact of Coal Dust on Hematological Parameters of Underground Coal Mine Workers
Julekha Sultana, Tiyesh Paul, Oly Banerjee, Rama Bhaduri, Soumya Sinha Roy, Suvendu Ghosh, Raktima Bandyopadhyay, Sandip Mukherjee and Alak Kumar Syamal
Due to the nature of their work, coal miners have historically faced significant exposure to large amounts of dust, placing them at a heightened risk. The present study was conducted to explore the ha...
A prospective study on determination of early nutrition intervention for patients admitted in a level I trauma care centre
K. Pal Chowdhury, R. Choudhuri, J. Mukhopadhyay, A. Hazra, S. Swaika, A.K. Syamal, S. Mukherjee, A. Dey
Rationale: Research focusing on assessment and delivery of nutrition support for traumatic patients is limited. So, the aim is to document the nutrition condition of patients during admission, determi...
Cadmium-Induced Perturbation of Spleen Redox Status: Therapeutic Role of Pumpkin Seed Protein Isolate
Siddhartha Singh, Oly Banerjee, Ishita Saha, Sudipta Kundu, Alak Kumar Syamal, Bithin Kumar Maji and Sandip Mukherjee
One of the major threats to humanity is from the exposure of heavy metals irrespective of its source. Cadmium is one of such heavy metals to which humans are exposed in their daily lives via food or e...
Influence of Systematic Training on Morpho-physiological and Motor Ability Profiles of Indian Young Female Rowers, Kayakers, and Canoers
TAMOGHNI MANNA, SNEHUNSU ADHIKARI and ALAK KUMAR SYAMAL
Our study was carried on junior female athletes (22 rowers, 11 kayakers and 7 canoers) adopting systemic training to explore the possible training manipulation that can be implicated in these three ki...
Comparison of physical and anthropometrical parameters of teen age male rowers, kayakers, canoers and sedentary school children
Tamoghni Manna1, Snehunsu Adhikari, Alak Kumar Syamal
Objetivo: Comparar los parámetros antropométricos y físicos de los jóvenes remeros, kayakistas, canoeros y la población de control. Métodos: Nuestro estudio se llevó a cabo en 173 niños (n=53 rem...
Monitoring Training Load, Muscle Damage, and Body Composition Changes of Elite Indian Rowers During a Periodized Training Program
Arnab Das, Usha S. Kaniganti, Shruti J. Shenoy, Pralay Majumdar, Alak K. Syamal
Purpose The purpose of this study was to monitor the Indian national rowing team’s training regime and the changes that occur in the rowers’ body composition, muscle cell damage, and training load mar...
Pattern of Dietary Intake and Physical activity among Obese adults in Rural vs Urban areas in West Bengal: A Cross - Sectional Study
Chaitali Bose, Alak Kumar Syamal, Koushik Bhattacharya
Unhealthy diet like intake of little or no dietary fibre but excess calorie, saturated fat and dietary salt along with sedentary activities is the prevailing factor behind emerging obesity and other n...
Optimization of estrogen dosage for uterine receptivity for implantation in post-coital bilaterally ovariectomized mice
Koushik Bhattacharya, Pallav Sengupta, Sulagna Dutta, Alak Kumar Syamal
Estrogens and progesterone, in unison and/or separately, synchronize the distinct events of blastocyst development, uterine priming and receptivity induction for implantation. In contrast to high impl...
Comparative Assessment of two behavioural risk factors (Physical Inactivity and Unhealthy Diet) among obese Bengali women in rural and urban areas of West Bengal, India
Chaitali Bose, Julekha Sultana, Oly Banerjee, Sidhhartha Singh, Sandip Mukherjee, Alak Kumar Syamal
This study was aimed to assess dietary pattern and unhealthy dietary factors and to determine the prevalence of physical inactivity among obese Bengali women in rural and urban areas of West Bengal. T...
Molecular dissection of cellular response of pancreatic islet cells to Bisphenol-A (BPA): A comprehensive review
Oly Banerjee, Siddhartha Singh, Sudipta Kundu, Ishita Saha, Alak Kumar Syamal, Swagata Pal, Bithin Kumar Maji, Maitrayee Banerjee, Sandip Mukherjee
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disrupting chemical which poses great concern because of its high propor tionate industrial production, omnipresent human exposure and budding toxic consequences in h...
Influence of Training on Body Composition and Physical Health of Indian Young Female Canoers
Tamoghni Manna, Snehunsu Adhikari, Alak Kumar Syamal
Canoeing is now a popular water sports. Although, males are mostly involved, very little information is there on training effect on female canoers. So, it is of great interest to explore the influence...
Obesity and male infertility: multifaceted reproductive disruption
Gargi Ray Chaudhuri, Arnab Das, Swaraj Bandhu Kesh, Koushik Bhattacharya, Sulagna Dutta, Pallav Sengupta and Alak Kumar Syamal
Background: The global prevalence of obesity has soared to a concerning height in the past few decades. Inter estingly, the global decline in semen quality is a parallel occurrence that urges research...
Role of anti-Mullerian hormone in polycystic ovary syndrome
Koushik Bhattacharya, Ishita Saha, Debanjana Sen, Chaitali Bose, Gargi Ray Chaudhuri, Sulagna Dutta, Pallav Sengupta, Soumita Bhattacharya, Sharit Shekhar Barman and Alak Kumar Syamal
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common gynecological endocrine disorders affecting up to 10% of all females in their reproductive age, and its cause of onset is still elusive. A spectrum...
Impact of a lifestyle intervention program on cardio-metabolic parameters among obese adults: A comparative population-based study in West Bengal, India
Chaitali Bose, Amol Dilip Kinge, Julekha Sultana, Ajoy Kumar Biswas, Koushik Bhattacharya, Alak Kumar Syamal
The obesity epidemic is not only limited to high-income or urbanized societies, but has also become prevalent among rural communities, even in India. Approaches to modifiable behaviors, like unhealthy...
Role of estrogens in immunoendocrine regulations of male reproduction
Debosree Ghosh, Alak Kumar Syamal, Suvendu Ghosh
Male infertility is a multifactorial disorder. A diverge array of autocrine and paracrine factors, genetic and epigenetic factors, pathogenic perturbations, testicular dysfunctions and oxidative stres...
Waist-to-height ratio and BMI as predictive markers for insulin resistance in women with PCOS in Kolkata, India
Koushik Bhattacharya, Pallav Sengupta, Sulagna Dutta, Prasenjit Chaudhuri, Lipika Das Mukhopadhyay, Alak Kumar Syamal
Purpose Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is most commonly presented with insulin resistance (IR). Simple anthro pometric indices may serve as surrogate markers of these conditions with population-ba...
SARS-CoV-2 infection and human semen: possible modes of contamination and transmission
Koushik Bhattacharya, Lipika Das Mukhopadhyay, Ratnadeep Goswami, Sulagna Dutta, Pallav Sengupta, Tulay Irez, Habibah Abdul Hamid and Alak Kumar Syamal
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has turned into a global pandemic with multitudinous health impacts. M...
Impact of physical, physiological and nutritional factors on the daily productivity of female tea pluckers in Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal
Sudipta Kundu, Oly Banerjee, Sidhhartha Singh, Alak Kumar Syamal, Sandip Mukherjee.
Aims: The purpose of this study was to see if there was any link between physical and physioolgical parameters, nutritional condition of the female tea pluckers and productivity in terms of plucked te...
Monitoring Changes of Cardio-Respiratory Parameters During 2000m Rowing Performance
ARNAB DAS, MALAY MANDAL, ALAK K. SYAMAL, and PRALAY MAJUMDAR
The purpose of this study was to characterize the kinetics of cardio-respiratory parameters of elite male rowers during 2000m rowing time trial. 16 lightweight category (LWC) and 11 open category (OC)...
Morpho-physiological profile and 2K performance of Indian elite rowers
ARNAB DAS, MALAY MANDAL, PRALAY MAJUMDAR, ALAK KUMAR SYAMAL
The present study was carried out to determine anthropometric, physiological and performance profile of Indian elite rowers categorically at the base preparation of periodized training cycle. Methods:...
Spinal anesthesia during cesarean section and persisting low back pain: a cross sectional study in West Bengal, India
Mukhopadhyay A., Bhattacharyya A., Chanda S., Kumar Syamal A.
Spinal anesthesia related spinal injury can be a major issue in elevating back pain. Several evidences have established this process as a significant contributor of back pain; though contradictions ar...
Hepatotoxic effects of Sodium Fluoride on Channapunctatus(Blotch.)
Ghosh Suvendu, Pal Sarmila, Ghosh Debosree, Saha Kalyani, Alak K Syamal
Fishes are major diverse group of vertebrates exposed to environmental contaminants essentially of aquatic origin that accumulate in their body via dietary sources and aquatic ambient sources. Analogo...
MEDICINES FROM INDIAN CHILLIES: A MINI REVIEW
SUVENDU GHOSH, ALAK KUMAR SYAMAL, DEBOSREE GHOSH
India is a country with vast biodiversity. The country is rich in its natural resources. Varieties of spices, herbs, plants, and trees are grown in various parts of the country, which have more than o...
Protective efficacy of folic acid and vitamin B12 against nicotine-induced toxicity in pancreatic islets of the rat
Ankita BHATTACHARJEE , Shilpi Kumari PRASAD , Swagata PAL , Bithin MAJI , Alak Kumar SYAMAL , Arnab BANERJEE , Sandip MUKHERJEE
Although cigarette smoking is associated with insulin resistance and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, few studies have examined the effect of nicotine on the adult endocrine pancreas. In this st...
Assault of Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant on Pulmonary Health of School Boys Aged 7 To 15 Years
Purushottam Pramanik, Rohitaswa Chowdhury, Sayan Biswas, Alak Kumar Syamal
With the advancing of civilization demand for electricity generation increases gradually. Coal-fired thermal power plants are the major contributors of electricity. Among power plants, coal-fired powe...
Synergistic protective effect of folic acid and vitamin B12 against nicotine-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in pancreatic islets of the rat
Ankita Bhattacharjee, Shilpi K. Prasad, Swagata Pal, Bithin Maji, Alak K. Syamal & Sandip Mukherjee
Nicotine is an abundant and most significant component of cigarette smoke. Epidemiological evidence strongly suggests an association between cigarette smoking and pancreatic injury, although effects o...