Shamala A/P Salvamani
Salutation
Dr
School/Centre
School of Health Sciences
Department
Applied Biomedical Science and Biotechnology
Position
Senior Lecturer
Education
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Post doctorate (Metabolomics), 2018
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
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Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry), 2016
Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Master of Science (Microbiology), 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Bachelor of Science (HONS) (Industrial Biotechnology), 2009
Universiti Industri Selangor
Memberships
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Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
Member
2024 - Present
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Malaysian Natural Products Society
Member
2024 - Present
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MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Member
2024 - Present
Research Funding
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Elucidating the anti-diabetic potential of Antarctic microalgae through a multi-faceted approach: enzymatic assays, in-vitro insulin sensitive cell models and transcriptomic analysis.
YPASM | 01 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027
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Elucidating the transcriptome profile of long non-coding RNAs treated with palm-derived phytosterol in colorectal cancer cells.
FRGS | 01 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026
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Elucidating the hepatoprotective and anti-hypercholesterolemic effects of polygonumins A through enzymatic and transcriptomic approach in Hep-G2 and THLE-2 cell lines.
FRGS | 01 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026
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Transcriptomic analysis to study the effect of palm-derived nutrients on insulin-resistant cell lines.
IMU Internal Research Grant | 10 Jun 2024 - 14 Sep 2024
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Anti-hypercholesterolemia and anti-obesity effects of polyherbal formulations (PHFs) in high-fat diet -induced rats
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
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Transcriptomic analysis to study the effect of palm-derived phytosterol on insulin-resistant cell lines
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
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Potential antidiabetic effects of palm-derived phytosterol in in-vitro insulin sensitive cell models.
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2025
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Hypocholesterolemic and anti obesity effects of a polyherbal formulation via targeted delivery approach
UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG) | 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025
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Potential antidiabetic effects of palm-derived mixed carotenoids against diabetic key enzymes and in vitro insulin-sensitive cell models.
UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG) | 01 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2024
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In vitro inhibitory potential of palm oil nutrients against key enzymes for diabetes
IMU Internal Grant | 20 Jun 2022 - 20 Oct 2022
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Development, characterization and capsulation of hypocholesterolemicand anti-obesity polyherbal formulation (PFH) against multiple cholesterol metabolism target.
Industry Research grant | 15 Feb 2022 - 14 Feb 2024
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Assessment and comparison of anti-cancer potential of Curcuma caesia (black turmeric) on triple negative breast cancer cell lines (MDA-MB-157, MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-468).
IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 Oct 2021
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A gene network based microarray analysis of Basella alba leaf extract on global gene expression profiles in the human carcinoma cell line MDA-MB 231
UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG) | 01 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2022
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Preliminary assessment of selected medicinal plants in inhibiting citrullination of arginine: an implication in mitigating rheumatoid arthritis.
IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2020 - 30 Nov 2020
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In vitro inhibitory potential of Amaranthus viridis against key enzymes for diabetes
IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Oct 2019
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Assessing of the antihyperglycemic effect of isolated compounds from marine algae Padina tetrastromatica
IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jun 2019 - 30 Sep 2019
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Anti-hypercholesterolemic and anti-atherosclerotic effects of Amaranthus viridis
Geran Putra IPS | 01 Dec 2014 - 31 Dec 2016
Publications
Research Articles
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Milk Essential Amino and Fatty Acids’ Profiling for Potential Nutritional Health Impact from Goat Farms in Central Peninsular of Malaysia
MM AND SALVAMANI, S. AND HASHIM, R. AND WANG, LING SHING AND HAMID, NAH AND ARIFIN, N., MILK ESSENTIAL AMINO AND FATTY ACIDS(TM) PROFILING FOR POTENTIAL NUTRITIONAL HEALTH IMPACT FROM GOAT FARMS IN CENTRAL PENINSULAR OF MALAYSIA 2026
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Flavonoids in Autoimmune Diseases: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Future Directions
CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2026
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LSINCT5: a pivotal oncogenic long non-coding RNA in cancers
Functional & Integrative Genomics 2025
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GAS5 in Colorectal Cancer: A Multifaceted Long Non-Coding RNA in Tumor Suppression, Prognosis and Therapeutic Targeting
ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN 2025
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A systematic review of the toxicity of salsolinol and its metabolites
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2025
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Polyherbal Formulation Approaches for Managing Hypercholesterolemia: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda
CURRENT TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2025
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Precision medicine in neurodegenerative diseases: From research to clinical practice
PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 2025
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Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle Factors Associated with the Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study among Malaysians
THE MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES: MJMS 2024
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Changes in Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Properties of Candy Incorporated with Basella Alba upon Storage
JOURNAL OF CULINARY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023
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Enhanced Goat Milk MUFA Quality via Date Pit Supplementation: A Time‐Based Pattern Recognition Analysis Utilizing Agricultural Waste Byproduct
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE 2023
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CRNDE: A pivotal oncogenic long non-coding RNA in cancers
THE YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2023
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Comprehensive Review of Cratoxylum Genus: Ethnomedical Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Properties.
PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 2023
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CCAT 1-a pivotal oncogenic long non-coding RNA in colorectal cancer
BRITISH JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE 2023
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H19: an oncogenic long non-coding RNA in colorectal cancer
THE YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2023
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Hypoglycemic effects of plant flavonoids: a review
EVIDENCEBASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021
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The potential benefits of nanotechnology in treating Alzheimer’s disease
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021
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Hypoglycemic effects of plant flavonoids: a review, Evid
BASE D COMPLEMENT. ALTERNAT. MED 2021
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Understanding the dynamics of COVID-19; implications for therapeutic intervention, vaccine development and movement control
BRITISH JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE 2020
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Effect of Phytochemicals in Phoenix Dactylifera L. on Human Body Using LC-QTOF-MS.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 2019
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Assessment of minerals in Phoenix Dactylifera L. as determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry using ANOVA and PCA
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING 2019
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Chemometric research of minerals and trace elements in selected malaysian local fruits using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
INT J RECENT TECHNOL ENG 2019
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Solvents extraction effects on bioactive compounds of Ajwa date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) flesh using mixture design
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2018
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Phytochemical investigation, hypocholesterolemic and anti-atherosclerotic effects of Amaranthus viridis leaf extract in hypercholesterolemia-induced rabbits
RSC ADVANCES 2016
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Anti‐HMG‐CoA Reductase, Antioxidant, and Anti‐Inflammatory Activities of Amaranthus viridis Leaf Extract as a Potential Treatment for Hypercholesterolemia
EVIDENCEBASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016
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Research Article Anti-HMG-CoA Reductase, Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Amaranthus viridis Leaf Extract as a Potential Treatment for Hypercholesterolemia
ENZYME 2016
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Hypocholesterolemic and Antiatherosclerotic Potential of Basella alba Leaf Extract in Hypercholesterolemia‐Induced Rabbits
EVIDENCEBASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity and phytocomponent investigation of Basella alba leaf extract as a treatment for hypercholesterolemia
DRUG DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2015
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Macroscopic and microscopic approaches for identification of fungi from plant soil of Cameron Highlands
BIOREMEDIATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (E-ISSN 2289-5892) 2014
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Field trials on heavy metals using alpha-chymotryopsin enzyme assay
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY 2014
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Antiartherosclerotic effects of plant flavonoids
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014
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JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY 2014
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Molecular approach for identification of fungi from soils of Cameron Highlands
JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2014
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Purification of protease from Coriandrum sativum using ion-exchange chromatography and gel filtration method
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT (E-ISSN 2716-5353) 2014
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Characterization of diesel-degrading enzymes from Acinetobacter sp. strain DRY12
BIOREMEDIATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (E-ISSN 2289-5892) 2013
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Oligomerization state of the multimerization domain of Nipah virus phosphoprotein
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY 2013
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Production and purification of the phosphoprotein of Nipah virus in Escherichia coli for use in diagnostic assays
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING 2011
Other Publications
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Palm-Derived Mixed Carotenoids: Targeting Oxidative Stress, Enzyme Activity and Glucose Uptake in Type 2 Diabetes
𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 x 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐁 𝐱 𝐈𝐂𝐍𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) | 14 Oct 2025
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Therapeutic Potential of Palm-Derived Mixed Carotenoids in Managing Type 2 Diabetes
International Congress on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome 2024 (ICOMES 2024) | 05 Sep 2024
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Preliminary assessment of selected medicinal plants in inhibiting citrullination of arginine: an implication in mitigating rheumatoid arthritis
International Conference of Natural Products | 11 Sep 2023
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Anti-atherosclerotic and anti-cholesterol effects of Amaranthus viridis in hypercholesterolemia-induced rabbits
International Conference on Science, Technology, Engineering and Management | 21 Feb 2015
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Acute toxicity screening and determination of phytochemicals of Amaranthus viridis leaf extract for the potential effects against cardiovascular diseases
Monash University Science Symposium | 13 Nov 2014
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Phosphoprotein multimerization domain of Nipah virus
38th Annual Conference of Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 28 Aug 2013
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Production and purification of the recombinant phosphoprotein of Nipah virus by Immobilized Metal Affinity Chromatography,
International Symposium of Functional Genomics and Structural Biology | 09 May 2011
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Expression of the phosphoprotein of Nipah virus in Escherichia coli
35th Annual Conference of Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 27 Jul 2010
Patents
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Novel compound for use as medicament for treatment of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis | 28 Dec 2014
Supervisions
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Wong Hong Yu | Doctorate | 01 Oct 2024
Thesis: Elucidating the anti-diabetic potential of antarctic microalgae through a multi-faceted approach: enzymatic assays, in vitro insulin sensitive cell models and transcriptomic analysis
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Amar Harris bin Ariffin | Master (Research) | 01 Oct 2024
Thesis: Elucidating the transcriptome profile of long non-coding RNAs treated with palm-derived phytosterol in colorectal cancer cells
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Yeo Yee Sheng | Master (Research) | 02 Sep 2024
Thesis: Potential antidiabetic effects of palm-derived phytosterol in in-vitro insulin sensitive cell models.
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Hew Rhu Jhenn | Master (Mixed Mode) | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2024
Thesis: Transcriptomic analysis to study the effect of palm-derived phytosterol on insulin-resistant cell lines
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Priyashini Thirujothi | Master (Research) | 03 Oct 2022
Thesis: Potential antidiabetic effects of palm-derived mixed carotenoids in in vitro insulin-sensitive cell models.
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Saema Hanafi | Doctorate | 19 Aug 2022
Thesis: Development and characterization of hypocholesterolemic polyherbal formulation (PHF) against dietary cholesterol metabolism target.
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Asveene Chandran | Doctorate | 10 Jan 2022
Thesis: Development, characterization, and capsulation of hypocholesterolemic and anti-obesity polyherbal formulation (PHF) against multiple cholesterol metabolism target.