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Dr. Sagar Acharya

Associate Professor
Department
ZOOLOGY
Contact
+91 3222 298-289 / Centrex-289
Biographical Sketch
Academic Interest
Educational Qualification
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
PhDUniversity of Calcutta, Place of Work: IPGME&R, Kolkata and Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine 2010
M.Sc.University of Calcutta2003
B.Sc.University of Calcutta2001
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Studying the Expression of Pivotal Proteins Playing Central Role in the Cell Survival and Cell Death Cascades in Experimental Brain Tumor Model with and without T11TS
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Description of Experience
Associate Professor since 18th April 2024
ICMR-DHR International FellowVisiting Scholar: School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology & Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA from 2024 to 2025
Assistant Professor at Vidyasagar University since 18th April 2012-till date
Guest Lecturer at Postgraduate Dept. of Zoology of Maulana Azad College, Kolkata since 2009-2012
ICMR Centenary Postdoctoral Fellow at National Institute of Cholera & Enteric Diseases (NICED) since 2010-17th April 2012
Senior Research Fellow (CSIR-NET) at Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata since 2008-2010
Senior Research Fellow (CSIR-NET) at IPGME &R, Kolkata since 2007-2008
Junior Research Fellow (CSIR-NET) at IPGME &R, Kolkata since 2005-2007
Research Fellow at IPGME &R, Kolkata since 2004-2005
Specialization/Research Area
Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest)Detailed Description
Field of SpecializationMolecular Biology
Field of SpecializationImmunology
Research Area/ Areas of InterestNeuroinflammation
Research Area/ Areas of InterestBlood-brain barrier structure function and modulation
Course/ Subject Taught
Course Name
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Human genetics
Bio-Statistics
Genetics and Molecular Biology (Special Paper)
Immunology
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
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A comparative study of antioxidant potentials and phenolic acid and flavonoid profiles in Amaranthus spinosus leaf, stem and root extractsInternationalJANS, 17(2), in PressJun, 2025JANSCorresponding AuthorImpact Factor: 0.00000
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Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.31018/ jans.v17i2.6256
A longitudinal study on the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in the multiethnic communities of Jhargram, West Bengal.InternationalActa Biologica SzegediensisFeb, 2023University of SzegedCorresponding AuthorImpact Factor: 0.70000
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Therapeutic intervention of glioma with the novel antineoplastic agent T11TS: the story so far.InternationalImmunotherapyAug, 2022Future MedicineFirst Author,Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 4.04000
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Impact of hyperglycemia on the expression of GLUT1 during oral carcinogenesis in ratsInternationalMolecular Biology ReportsJun, 2022SpringerCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 2.74000
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Akt phosphorylation orchestrates T11TS mediated cell cycle arrest in glioma cellsInternationalCancer InvestigationSep, 2021Tailor and FrancisFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 2.17600
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A review on SARS-CoV2 drug regimens inferring plausible mechanisms to impede the viral propagation and cytokine stormInternationalInt J Community Med Public Health. 8(4):2061-2069Jan, 2021International Community Of Medicine and Public Health, Medip Academy Impact Factor:
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Genetic diversity and multiple antibiotic resistance index study of bacterial pathogen, Klebsiellapneumoniae strains isolated from diseased Indian major carpsInternationalFolia Microbiologica; doi: 10.1007/s12223-019-00701-7Jan, 2019Springer Impact Factor:
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Isolation, identification and characterization of Klebsiellapneumoniae from infected farmed Indian Major Carp Labeorohita (Hamilton 1822) in West Bengal, India.InternationalAquaculture; 482 (111-116)Jan, 2018Elsevier Impact Factor:
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T11TS inhibits glioma angiogenesis by modulation of MMPs, TIMPs, with related integrin av and TGF-ß1 expressionsInternationalTumor Biology 35 (3), 2231-2246Jan, 2014Springer Impact Factor:
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T11TS impedes glioma angiogenesis by inhibiting VEGF signaling and pro-survival PI3K/Akt/eNOS pathway with concomitant upregulation of PTEN in brain endothelial cellsInternationalJournal of neuro-oncology 113 (1), 13-25Jan, 2013Springer Impact Factor:
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Significant modulation of macrophages associated cytokines TNF-a, VEGF and apoptotoic protein Bax, Bcl2 abrogates tumor cellsInternationalCellular immunology 284 (1), 172-181Jan, 2013Elsevier Impact Factor:
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T11TS Induced Modulation of Macrophages Associated Cytokines TNF- a,VEGF and Apoptototic Protein Bax, Bcl2 Abrogates Tumor Cells in In vitro Grade I,II Human GliomaInternationalJ Clin Cell Immunology 2-9; S1: 006. doi:10.4172/2155-9899.S1-006Jan, 2013JCCI, an open access journal Impact Factor:
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Immunomodulatory role of TIITS in respect to cytotoxic lymphocytes in four grades of human glioma.InternationalCellular Immunology 276: 176–186.Jan, 2012Elsevier Impact Factor:
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Comparative evaluation of T11 target structure and its deglycosylated derivative nullifies the importance of glycan moieties in immunotherapeutic efficacy.InternationalActa Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 44(3):259-68.Jan, 2012ABBS & Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (SIBS, CAS). Impact Factor:
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Therapeutic Profile of T11TS vs. T11TS+MiADMSA: A Hunt for a More Effective Therapeutic Regimen for Arsenic ExposureInternationalAsian Pacific J Cancer Prev, 13, 2943-2948Jan, 2012Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention and The UICC-Asian Regional Office and An Official Journal of The International Association of Cancer Registries Impact Factor:
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Chitin-binding protein GbpA of Vibrio cholerae induces interleukin-8 gene expression in intestinal cells through a TLR2/TLR1/CD14 complexInternationalThe FASEB Journal 26, 1156.5Jan, 2012FASEB Impact Factor:
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T11TS exerts effector function by activating immune cells in CNS against glioma where cytokine modulation provide the favourable microenvironment to act.InternationalInd J Exp Biol 48: 879-888.Jan, 2010NISCAIR Impact Factor:
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Arsenic induced carcinogenesis: an immunological approach.InternationalAsian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 11(2): 479-90.Jan, 2010Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention and The UICC-Asian Regional Office and An Official Journal of The International Association of Cancer Registries Impact Factor:
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Induction of G1 arrest in glioma cells by T11TS is associated with up-regulation of Cip1/Kip1 and concurrent downregulation of cyclin D (1&3).InternationalAnti Cancer Drugs; 21: 53–64.Jan, 2010Wolters Kluwer and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Impact Factor:
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Subacute toxicity study of T11TS: A Nove immunotherapeutic glycopeptide against glioma.NationalAdvances in Pharmacology & Toxicology. 11 (1): 1-10.Jan, 2010Connect-Journals (CJ) Impact Factor:
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Differential functional modulation of the death proteins in in vivo and in vitro microenvironments in experimental brain tumors (glioma)NationalJournal of Cell & Tissue Research; 8(1):1211-1224.Jan, 2008CTR Publications Impact Factor:
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A Novel Adjuvant Immunotherapeutic Approach In Treating Canine PyodermaNationalAdv. Life Sc. 1(1): 9-19.Jan, 2008IJALS Impact Factor:
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Bax and Bid act in synergy to bring about T11TS mediated glioma apoptosis via the release of mitochondrial Cytochrome c and subsequent caspase activation.InternationalInternational Immunology; 2 (12): 1489–1505.Jan, 2008Oxford University Press & Japanese Society for Immunology Impact Factor:
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Acute toxicity studies of T11TS: a glycopeptide with antineoplastic effects against glioma.InternationalToxicology International; 14(1) 47-56.Jan, 2007The Society of Toxicology Impact Factor:
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The Other Side of the Coin: Beneficiary Effect of ‘Oxidative Burst’ Upsurge with T11TS Facilitates the Elimination of Glioma CellsInternationalCellular and Molecular Biology 53(5), 53-62.Jan, 2007Published by C.M.B. Association,FRANCE Impact Factor:
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T11TS/SLFA-3 Differentially Regulate The Population Of Microglia And Brain Infiltrating Lymphocytes To Reduce Glioma By Modulating Intrinsic Bcl-2 Expression Rather Than p53.InternationalCentral Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. 7, 145-155.Jan, 2007Bentham Science Publishers Impact Factor:
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Functional and receptor modulations of T lymphocytes and macrophage in acute and subacute dose finding studies of a novel immunotherapeutic molecule T11TS.NationalJournal of Cell & Tissue Research 7(2):1013-1018.Jan, 2007CTR Publications Impact Factor:
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A sequential scanning of the immune efficiency in Astrocytoma (Grade I-Grade III), Meningioma & Secondary glioma patients with and without therapeutic schedulingInternationalCancer Investigation, 24(5):502-513Jan, 2006Informa Healthcare London, UK Impact Factor:
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Book Published
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Biodiversity in Vidyasagar University Campus: A Pictorial AtlasVidyasagar University Publication DivisionJan, 2019Author & EditorIndexing:
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Book Chapter Published
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Dietary Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGES) Induced Complications in Type 1 Diabetes MellitusType 1 Diabetes - Causes, Treatments and ManagementIntechOpenJan, 2025Corresponding AuthorIndexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1007016
Ph. D. Thesis Guidence
Scholar NameThesis TitleName of the Co SupervisorStatusDate
Subhamita DalalAssessment of hyperglycemic impact on 4NQO (tobacco equivalent chemical) induced oral carcinogenesis in Wistar rat: a molecular approach AwardedJun, 2025
Sanchari BhattacharyaAnti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties of methanolic extract of Amaranthus spinosus in murine hepatic fibrosis model OngoingOct, 2024
Moumi MandalPrevalence of anemia in association with single nucleotide polymorphism of iron related genes among multiethnic groups of Jhargram district of West Bengal AwardedAug, 2024
Abhishek DasMolecular identification and pathogenecity study of Klebsiella pneumonia isolated from fishes of West BengalDr. BK BeheraAwarded 
Research Project
Worked asFunding AgencyAmount in Rs.DurationPeriodStatus
Principal InvestigatorICMR37596803 years2023-2026Ongoing
Principal InvestigatorSERB28321703 years2023-2026Ongoing
Principal InvestigatorCSIR18000003 years2023-2026Ongoing
Principal InvestigatorUGC, Innovative Program (Science)4400002 years2016-2018Complete
Principal InvestigatorUGC6000002 years2014-2016Complete
Membership of Learned Society
Title/Name of the Society
Indian Science Congress
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopDateRoleHeld at and Organiser
Continuing Medical Education (CME) cum Workshop on Stem Cell Therapy and ResearchJan, 2011AttendedNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Research Institute, Kolkata.
National Conference on Interface of Science & Environment: Emerging Public Health Challenges, SCIENVIRONJan, 2011Attended13th Annual Meeting of Society of Science & Environment. Kolkata
International conference on Integrative Physiology: Modern PerspectiveJan, 2009Paper PresenterPhysilogical Society of India, Kolkata
5th World Congress of Cellular and Molecular Biology organized by World Society Cellular and Molecular Biology, FranceJan, 2009Paper PresenterWorld Society Cellular and Molecular Biology, France in collaboration with Dept. of Biotechnology. Devi Ahilya University, Indore
New frontiers in Scientific Meet on Heamatology and oncologyJan, 2009AttendedNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Research Institute, Kolkata
Workshop on “Bioinformatics in Genomics & ProteomicsJan, 2008AttendedIIT, Kharagpur
New frontiers in Scientific Meet on Heamatology and oncologyJan, 2007Paper PresenterNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Research Institute, Kolkata
National Seminar on Dimension in Zoological Research in Human WelfareJan, 2007Paper PresenterDepartment of Zoology, University of Calcutta & The Zoological Society, Kolkata
34th Annual Conference of the Indian Immunology SocietyJan, 2007Poster PresentationIndian Immunology Society, National AIDS Research Institute, Pune
Indian Academy of Neurosciences, Kolkata ChapterJan, 2007Paper PresenterS.N.Pradhan Centre foe Neurosciences, University of Calcutta
Brain Tumors - WFNS - World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, Kolkata chapterJan, 2006AttendedNational Neuroscience Centre, Kolkata
The XVIII Annual Conference of The Physiological Society of IndiaJan, 2006Paper PresenterDepartment of Physiology, Presidency College, Kolkata
Awards
Award NameAwarded by Date
ICMR-DHR International Fellowship for Indian Biomedical ScientistsDHR, Govt of IndiaFeb, 2024
ICMR Centenary Postdoctoral FellowshipIndian Council of Medical Research, Govt. of IndiaJan, 2010
NET - Lectureship in Life SciencesCSIR-UGC, Govt. of IndiaJan, 2004
CSIR-NET-JRF in LIFE SCIENCESCSIR-UGC, Govt. of IndiaJan, 2004
NET - Lectureship in Life SciencesCSIR-UGC, Govt. of IndiaJan, 2003
National Scholarship SchemeGovt. of IndiaJan, 2001