Dr. Piyush Kumar Gupta


Dr. Piyush Kumar Gupta

Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India-211004
E-mail: pkg[at]mnnit[dot]ac[dot]in
Telephone: 00000000(O) 7017866485(M)

Research Publications


Patents:

Gupta, P. K., Kummari, A., Gupta, S., Chakraborty, D., & Verma, R. S. (2020). Metal-free approach and method for synthesis of polyesters. Indian Patent No. 351891, Granted on 23 November 2020.
Verma, R. S., Kamakoti, V., Gupta, P. K., Biswas, P., & Varadaraj, S. (2023). System and method for encoding and decoding ethnic data into genetic codes. Indian Patent No. 475673, Granted on 30 November 2023.
Gupta, P. K., Kummari, A., Gupta, S., Chakraborty, D., & Verma, R. S. (2023). Metal-free polyester-based nano-drug carrier. Indian Patent No. 475521, Granted on 30 November 2023.
Gupta, P. K., Pandit, S., Chauhan, S., Kumar, R., Gahtori, R., Chabattula, S. C., Dholpuria, S., Agrawal, S., & Flora, B. (2025). Semi-aromatic polyester nanocomposite and method for preparation thereof. Indian Patent No. 562117, Granted on 07 March 2025.
Gunasekaran, D., Gupta, P. K., & Verma, R. S. (2025). Nanozyme linked oligo probe sorbent assay (NLOPSA) for the detection of nucleic acid biomarkers. Indian Patent No. 568908, Granted on 21 July 2025.
Gupta, P. K., Pandit, S., Chauhan, S., Gahtori, R., Chabattula, S. C., Joshi, H. C., Narayanan, S. S., Sahni, M., Ranjithkumar, R., & Kumar, P. S. (2021). Anti-microbial chitosan-based nanoparticles composition and method for fabrication thereof. Indian Patent Application No. 202111040350, Published on 01 October 2021.
Gupta, P. K., Gupta, M., Singh, M., Sutar, A. D., Shukla, R., Sahni, M., Singhal, J., Jha, N., & Singh, S. (2025). A synergistic anti-leishmanial nanodrug formulation and method of preparation thereof. Indian Patent Application No. 202511024633, Published on 11 April 2025.

Books:

Gupta, P. K., Singh, S., Kumar, R., & Chauhan, S. (2024). Development and characterization of bionanomaterials for drug delivery and tissue engineering. SAAR Publications. ISBN: 9788197935077.

Book Chapter:

Dinisha, Thakran, Y., Khushi, Gupta, P. K., Sharma, A., Kumar, S., & Dholpuria, S. (2026). Nanotechnology and Animal Reproductive Disorders. In Nanobiomaterials in Animal Husbandry (pp. 61-100). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Khushboo, Sharma, H., Rohilla, D. A., Gupta, P. K., Sharma, D., & Dholpuria, S. (2026). Nanotechnology in Animal Disease Detection. In Nanobiomaterials in Animal Husbandry (pp. 101-140). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Flora, B., Singh, A. K., Kumar, R., Balakrishnan, K., Singh, A., & Gupta, P. K. (2025). Antimicrobial Properties of Green Biomaterials. In Green Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering (pp. 141-173). American Chemical Society.
Khandare, K., Kumar, R., Singh, M., Idris, H. S., & Gupta, P. K. (2025). Lignin for nanoparticle synthesis. In Handbook of Lignin (pp. 913-935). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Biswal, S. S., Kumar, R., Maurya, A. K., Balakrishnan, K., Gupta, P. K., & Mishra, M. (2025). Nanotechnology for cancer imaging. IoT-WSN-DT Based Medical Systems and Nanotechnology for Smart Cancer Care, 217-238.
Ahlawat, P., Kumar, R., Kumar, A., & Gupta, P. K. (2024). Nano-Drug Carriers for Chemotherapeutic Agents Delivery in Cancer Disease Treatment. In Nano Drug Delivery for Cancer Therapy: Principles and Practices (pp. 69-95). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Govarthanan, K., Gupta, P. K., Zipporah, B. E., Sharma, V., Rajasundari, M., & Haider, K. H. (2022). Molecular signature of stem cells undergoing cardiomyogenic differentiation. In Handbook of stem cell therapy (pp. 725-767). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Sharma, V., Dash, S. K., Gupta, P. K., Zipporah, B. E., Haider, K. H., & Govarthanan, K. (2022). Stem Cell Applications in Cardiac Tissue Regeneration. In Handbook of Stem Cell Therapy (pp. 769-797). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Gupta, P. K., Dharanivasan, G., Misra, R., Gupta, S., & Verma, R. S. (2020). Nanomedicine in Cancer Stem Cell Therapy. In NanoBioMedicine (pp. 67-105). Singapore: Springer Singapore.

Journals:

Biswas, P., Desai, B. M. A., Ghosh, S., Banerjee, B., …, Gupta, P. K.* (2026). Nanonizing bioactives: Precision chemistry for next-gen therapeutics. Discover Materials, 6, 59.
George, D., Kumar, A., …, Gupta, P. K., Handa, M., & Shukla, R. (2026). Functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles improve iron status and alleviate iron deficiency anemia: Evidence from a comparative in vivo study. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 56(2), 126–144.
Pansari, P., Sahu, S., Alam, A., Gupta, P. K., Mishra, M., & Durga, G. (2025). Rational design and in-vivo toxicity assessment of multichannel fluorescent carbon dots derived from Withania coagulans in Drosophila melanogaster. Microchimica Acta, 192, 585.
Chabattula, S. C., Rai, S., Govarthanan, K., Balakrishnan, K., …, Kesari, K. K., & Gupta, P. K.* (2025). Development of phytocompounds decorated sustainable Aa-ZnO nanoparticles using leaf extract of Agave americana plant for anticancer application. Waste and Biomass Valorization. (Published)
Dutta, S. P., Chauhan, S., & Gupta, P. K. (2025). Engineering trafficking pathways to overcome immunosuppressive barriers in solid tumor immunotherapy. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 22(11), 1631–1635.
Masanam, H. B., Muthuraman, J., Chandra, B., Kottapalli, B., …, Gupta, P. K., & Narasimhan, A. K. (2025). Investigation on the heating effects of intra-tumoral injectable magnetic hydrogels (IT-MG) for cancer hyperthermia. Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express, 11(2), 025036.
Kumar, S., Yadav, A., Verma, R. K., Kumar, A., Gupta, P. K., & Shukla, R. (2025). Intranasal therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders: Overcoming the blood–brain barrier with smart formulations and devices. ACS Molecular Pharmaceutics, 22(7), 3602–3620.
Narayan, S., Gupta, P. K., & Nagpal, K. (2025). Revolutionizing neurological therapies: The multifaceted potential of zein-based nanoparticles for brain-targeted drug delivery. ACS Molecular Pharmaceutics, 22(7), 3803–3823.
Kaur, N., Kumar, R., Kesari, K. K., Gupta, P. K., & Singh, A. (2025). Synthesis and characterization of nanohydroxyapatite from carbide lime waste through a green conversion approach. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 41, 101433.
G., P., Singh, M., Gupta, P. K., & Shukla, R. (2025). Synergy of microfluidics and nanomaterials: A revolutionary approach for cancer management. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 8(4), 2716–2734.
Gupta, P. K., Tiwari, H., Shukla, A. K., Kesari, K. K., & Singh, S. (2025). An expert opinion on phytocompounds delivery for leishmaniasis treatment. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 22(3), 325–327.
Sharma, M., Shah, R., Saraf, A., Kumar, R., Maheshwari, R., Balakrishnan, K., …, Gupta, P. K. (2025). Current advances in the therapeutic potential of nanomedicines for pulmonary disorders. Emergent Materials, 8, 935–958.
Pansari, P., Sahu, S., Mishra, M., Gupta, P. K., & Durga, G. (2024). In-vivo toxicological study of cysteamine modified carbon dots derived from Ruellia simplex on fruit fly for potential bioimaging. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 61, 103359.
Gupta, P. K., Tiwari, H., Mishra, R., Balakrishnan, K., …, Krishnan, S. (2024). An opinion on advanced cancer immunotherapy through innovations in PD-1 inhibitor delivery systems. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 21(12), 1693–1695.
Balakrishnan, K., Sreekumar, S., Arumugam, K., & Gupta, P. K. (2024). Nano cerium oxide loaded magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite for anti-cancer and anti-bacterial applications. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 57(4), 103114.
Guptha, P. M., Kanoujia, J., …, Gupta, P. K., & Gupta, M. (2024). A comprehensive review of the application of 3D bioprinting in chronic wound management. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 21(11), 1573–1594.
Chauhan, S., Naik, S., Kumar, R., Ruokolainen, J., Kesari, K. K., Mishra, M., & Gupta, P. K. (2024). In vivo toxicological analysis of ZnFe₂O₄@poly(tBGE-alt-PA) nanocomposite: A study on fruit fly. ACS Omega, 9(6), 6549–6555. (Featured on the Journal Cover Page)
Tambe, S., Nag, S., Pandya, S. R., Kumar, R., …, Amin, P., & Gupta, P. K. (2024). Revolutionizing leishmaniasis treatment with cutting edge drug delivery systems and nanovaccines: An updated review. ACS Infectious Diseases, 10(6), 1871–1889.
Chabattula, S. C., Patra, B., Gupta, P. K., Govarthanan, K., Rayala, S. K., …, Verma, R. S. (2024). Anticancer application of Nat-ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles on 2D tumor models. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 196, 1058–1078.
Priyadarshini, E., Kumar, R., Balakrishnan, K., …, Gupta, P. K. (2024). Biofilm inhibition on medical devices and implants using carbon dots: An updated review. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 7(5), 2604–2619.
Bisht, S., Kanwal, S., Gnanamangai, B. M., Singh, S., …, Gupta, P. K. (2024). 3D-printed nanomedicines for cancer therapy. Future Science OA, 10(1), FSO973.
Thakur, P., Kirthi, A. V., Kumar, G., …, Gupta, P. K. (2024). Synthesis of pectin and eggshells biowaste mediated nanohydroxyapatite (nHAp), their physicochemical characterizations, and use as an antibacterial material. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 196, 491–505.
Garg, J., Chiu, M. N., Krishnan, S., Kumar, R., …, Ruokolainen, J., & Gupta, P. K. (2024). Emerging trends in zinc ferrite nanoparticles for biomedical and environmental applications. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 196, 1008–1043.
Rani, R., Raina, N., Kumar, A., Gupta, P. K., & Gupta, M. (2024). Advanced nanomedicine approach of JAK inhibitors: Supporting treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Nanomedicine, 19(4), 277–280.
Wahi, A., Bishnoi, M., …, Gupta, P. K., Kaur, G., Tuli, H., & Gupta, M. (2024). Recent updates on nano-phyto formulations-based therapeutic intervention for cancer treatment. Oncology Research, 32(1), 19–47.
Chabattula, S. C., Gupta, P. K., Govarthanan, K., Varadaraj, S., Rayala, S. K., Chakraborty, D., & Verma, R. S. (2024). Anti-cancer activity of biogenic Nat-ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Nat) flower extract. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 196, 382–399.
Flora, B., Kumar, R., Tiwari, P., Kumar, A., …, Gupta, P. K., & Singh, A. (2023). Development of chemically synthesized hydroxyapatite composite with reduced graphene oxide for enhanced mechanical properties. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 142(6), 105845.
Sikarwar, M., Mishra, V. S., Tiwari, P., Gupta, M., Dholpuria, S., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). Polyester nanomedicines for visceral leishmaniasis treatment. Nanomedicine, 18(22), 1515–1518.
Mishra, V. S., Tiwari, P., Gupta, M., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). An update on lipid-based nano drug delivery systems for leishmaniasis treatment. Nanomedicine, 18(21), 1417–1419.
Kumar, R., Bauri, S., Sahu, S., Chauhan, S., Kesari, K. K., Mishra, M., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). In vivo toxicological analysis of MnFe₂O₄@poly(t-BGE-alt-PA) composite as a novel hybrid nanomaterial for possible biomedical use. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 6(3), 1122–1132. (Featured on the Journal Cover Page)
Sinha, S., Kumar, R., Anand, J., …, Krishnan, S., Kesari, K. K., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). Nanotechnology-based solutions for anti-biofouling applications: An overview. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 6(14), 12828–12848.
Raina, N., Shiekh, P. A., Kumar, A., Singh, M. S., Gupta, P. K., & Gupta, M. (2023). Oxygen generating nanomaterials for chronic wound management. Nanomedicine, 18(11), 845–847.
Rathore, C., Hemrajani, C., Sharma, A. K., Gupta, P. K., …, Tambuwala, M. M. (2023). Self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) mediated improved oral bioavailability of thymoquinone: Optimization, characterization, pharmacokinetic, and hepatotoxicity studies. Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 13, 292–307.
Chowdhary, S., Deka, R., Panda, K., Kumar, R., …, Gupta, A. K., Sinha, S., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). Recent updates on viral oncogenesis and their available therapeutics. ACS Molecular Pharmaceutics, 20(8), 3698–3740.
Tambe, S., Kumar, R., Amin, P., …, Narasimhan, A. K., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). Current aspects of organoid technology for biomaterials toxicity analysis. Future Medicinal Chemistry, 15(7), 579–582.
Rawat, J., Kumar, V., Ahlawat, P., Tripathi, L. K., Tomar, R., Kumar, R., Dholpuria, S., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). Current trends on the effects of metal-based nanoparticles on microbial ecology. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 195, 6168–6182.
Verma, C., Pathania, D., Negi, P., Gupta, P. K., Verma, R. S., & Gupta, B. (2023). Designing of smart nanogels based on tragacanth gum for cisplatin delivery. Polymer International, 72(2), 158–165.
Sabarees, G., Velmurugan, V., Tamilarasi, G. P., Alagarsamy, V., Sibuh, B. Z., Sikarwar, M., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). Emerging trends in silk fibroin based nanofibers for impaired wound healing. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 79(1), 103994.
Musandam, H. B., Perumal, G., …, Gupta, P. K., & Narasimhan, A. K. (2023). Advances and opportunities of nano-imaging agents for the diagnosis of inflammatory lung diseases. Nanomedicine, 17(25), 1981–2005.
Narasimhan, A. K., Gupta, P. K., Jha, N. K., Kesari, K. K., & Mishra, Y. K. (2023). Special issue on smart nanomaterials for cancer theranostics. Materials Today Chemistry, 32(8), 101631.
Mishra, A., Kumar, R., …, Gupta, A. K., Sinha, S., Bishi, D. K., Gupta, P. K., & Nayak, S. (2023). Strategies facilitating the permeation of nanoparticles through blood–brain barrier: An insight towards the development of brain-targeted drug delivery system. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 86(9), 104694.
Naaz, T., Lahiri, D., Pandit, S., Nag, M., Gupta, P. K., …, Gupta, A. K. (2023). Antimicrobial peptides against microbial biofilms: Efficacy, challenges, and future prospect. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 29, 48.
Flora, B., Kumar, R., …, Singh, A., Kesari, K. K., & Gupta, P. K. (2023). Recent updates on metal-polymer nanocomposites in 3D bioprinting for tissue engineering applications. Nanofabrication, 8, 1–15.
Das, S. S., Sarkar, A., Chabattula, S. C., Verma, P. R. P., Nazir, A., Gupta, P. K., … Singh, S. K. (2022). Food-grade quercetin-loaded nanoemulsion ameliorates effects associated with Parkinson’s disease and cancer: Studies employing transgenic C. elegans model and human cancer cell lines. Antioxidants, 11(7), 1378.
Kumar, S., Kumar, A., Kumar, N., Singh, P., Singh, T. U., Singh, B. R., Gupta, P. K., & Thakur, V. K. (2022). In vivo therapeutic efficacy of Curcuma longa extract-loaded ethosomes on wound healing. Veterinary Research Communications, 46, 1033–1049.
Das, S. S., Tambe, S., Verma, P. R. P., Amin, P., Singh, N., Singh, S. K., & Gupta, P. K. (2022). Molecular insights and therapeutic implications of nanoengineered dietary polyphenols for targeting lung cancer: Part I. Nanomedicine, 17(23), 1779–1798.
Das, S. S., Tambe, S., Verma, P. R. P., Amin, P., Singh, N., Singh, S. K., & Gupta, P. K. (2022). Molecular insights and therapeutic implications of nanoengineered dietary polyphenols for targeting lung cancer: Part II. Nanomedicine, 17(23), 1799–1816.
Djearamane, S., Loh, Z. C., Lee, J. J., Wong, L. S., … Gupta, P. K., & Liang, S. X. T. (2022). Remedial aspect of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) against Serratia marcescens and Enterococcus faecalis. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13, 891304.
Das, S. S., Singh, S. K., Verma, P. R. P., Gahtori, R., … Gupta, P. K. (2022). Polyester nanomedicines targeting inflammatory signaling pathways for cancer therapy. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 154, 113654.
Sibuh, B. Z., Gahtori, R., Pant, K., Farasati Far, B., Malik, A. A., Dohare, S., & Gupta, P. K. (2022). Emerging trends in immunotoxin targeting cancer stem cells. Toxicology In Vitro, 83, 105417.
Bharathi, D., Rajamani, R., Sibuh, B. Z., Pandit, S., … Gupta, P. K. (2022). Biogenic preparation, characterizations, and biomedical applications of chitosan functionalized iron oxide nanocomposite. Journal of Composites Science, 6(5), 120.
Gowda, B. H. J., Ahmed, M. G., Chinnam, S., Paul, K., … Kesari, K. K., & Gupta, P. K. (2022). Current trends in bio-waste mediated metal/metal oxide nanoparticles for drug delivery. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 71, 103305.
Garg, J., Chiu, M. N., Krishnan, S., … Tripathi, V., Pandey, S., & Gupta, P. K. (2022). Applications of lignin nanoparticles for cancer drug delivery: An update. Materials Letters, 311, 131573.
Govarthanan, K., Gupta, P. K., Patra, B., Ramasamy, D., … Verma, R. S. (2022). Genome-wide methylome pattern predictive network analysis reveal mesenchymal stem cell’s propensity to undergo cardiovascular lineage. 3 Biotech, 12, 12.
Bharathi, D., Jaya Ganesh, T. N., … Pandey, S., & Gupta, P. K. (2022). Enhanced photocatalytic activity of St-ZnO nanorods for methylene blue dye degradation. Materials Letters, 311, 131637.
Gupta, P. K., Kumar, D. K., Thaveena, M., Pandit, S., Sinha, S., Ranjithkumar, R., & Thakur, V. K. (2022). Synthesis, characterization and remedial action of biogenic silver nanoparticles and chitosan silver nanoparticles against bacterial pathogens. Journal of Renewable Materials, 10(12), 3093–3105.
Kumar, R., Gupta, P. K., Pandit, S., Jha, N. K., & Kesari, K. K. (2022). Synthesis and characterization of biocompatible bimetallic-semi-aromatic polyester hybrid nanocomposite. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 633, 127845.
Chauhan, S., Al-Dayan, N., Kumar, R., … Gupta, P. K. (2022). Synthesis and characterization of novel bimetallic-semi-aromatic polyester nanocomposite for possible biomedical use. Materials Letters, 306, 130943.
Jha, N. K., Arfin, S., Jha, S. K., Kar, R., Dey, A., Gundamaraju, R., Ashraf, G. M., Gupta, P. K., … Kesari, K. K. (2022). Re-establishing the comprehension of phytomedicine and nanomedicine in inflammation-mediated cancer signaling. Seminars in Cancer Biology, 86, 1086–1104.
Ramanunny, A. K., … Chellappan, D. K., Jha, N. K., Gupta, P. K., & Vishwas, S. (2022). Overcoming hydrolytic degradation challenges in topical delivery: Non-aqueous nano-emulsions. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 19(1), 23–45.
Mohammadzadeh, N. R., … Gupta, A., Thakur, V. K., Sibuh, B. Z., & Gupta, P. K. (2022). Novel EPR-enhanced strategies for targeted drug delivery in pancreatic cancer: An update. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 73, 103459.
Krishnan, S., Narasimhan, A. K., Jha, N. K., Dua, K., Thakur, V. K., & Gupta, P. K. (2022). Aptameric nanobiosensors for the diagnosis of COVID-19: An update. Materials Letters, 308, 131237.
Chellappan, D. K., … Gupta, P. K., Gulati, M., Singh, S. K., Gupta, G., Jha, N. K., Oliver, B. G. G., & Dua, K. (2022). Protein and peptide delivery to lungs by using advanced targeted drug delivery. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 351, 109706.
Krishnan, S., Thirunavukkarsu, A. K., Jha, N. K., Gahtori, R., Roy, A. S., … Gupta, P. K. (2021). Nanotechnology-based therapeutic formulations in the battle against animal coronaviruses: An update. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 23(10), 229.
Senthilkumar, P., Kalaivani, S., Godrina, B. L., Janani, A., Aganiya, G., Sudhagar, B., Ranjithkumar, R., … Gupta, P. K. (2021). Synthesis and characterization of PCU@C-Ag/AgCl nanoparticles as an antimicrobial material for respiratory tract infection. Nanofabrication, 6(1), 68–78.
Devkota, H. P., Paudel, K. R., Jha, N. K., Gupta, P. K., … Dua, K. (2021). Applications of drug delivery systems targeting inflammasomes in pulmonary diseases. Nanomedicine, 16(27), 2407–2410.
Chabattula, S. C., Gupta, P. K., Tripathi, S. K., Gahtori, R., … Kesari, K. K. (2021). Anti-cancer therapeutic efficacy of biogenic Am-ZnO nanoparticles on 2D and 3D tumor models. Materials Today Chemistry, 22, 100618.
Faiyaz, M., Ganayee, M. A., … Negi, P., Dua, K., Kesari, K. K., & Gupta, P. K. (2021). Nanomaterials in Alzheimer’s disease treatment: A comprehensive review. Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, 26(10), 851–865.
Barani, M., Zeeshan, M., … Sargazi, S., Gupta, P. K., & Thakur, V. K. (2021). Nanomaterials in the management of gram-negative bacterial infections. Nanomaterials, 11(10), 2535.
Barani, M., Sargazi, S., … Jha, N. K., Gupta, P. K., & Thakur, V. K. (2021). Theranostic advances of bio-nanomaterials against gestational diabetes mellitus: A preliminary review. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 12(4), 54.
Pattanayak, P., Singh, S. K., … Gupta, P. K., Prasher, P., Dua, K., Dureja, H., Kumar, D., & Kumar, V. (2021). Microfluidic chips: Recent advances, critical strategies in design, applications, and future perspectives. Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, 25, 99.
Dixit, P. K., Kumar, J., Das, A. K., Sadhu, S., Sharma, S., Singh, S., Gupta, P. K., & Kim, B. S. (2021). Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles: Applications and limitations. Catalysts, 11(8), 902.
Gupta, P. K., Senthilkumar, P., Tamilarasi, G., Ranjithkumar, R., Pandit, S., Sinha, S., & Thakur, V. K. (2021). Synthesis and characterization of novel Fe₃O₄/PVA/eggshell hybrid nanocomposite for photodegradation and antibacterial activity. Journal of Composites Science, 5(10), 267.
Das, S. S., Singh, S. K., Verma, P. R. P., Gupta, P. K., & Dua, K. (2021). Mitigating inflammation using advanced drug delivery by targeting tumour necrosis factor-alpha in lung diseases. Future Medicinal Chemistry, 14(2), 57–60.
Gupta, G., Chellappan, D. K., Singh, S. K., Gupta, P. K., … Dua, K. (2021). Advanced drug delivery approaches in managing TGF-beta mediated remodelling in lung diseases. Nanomedicine, 16(25), 2243–2247.
Gupta, P. K., Saraff, M., Gahtori, R., Negi, N., Tripathi, S. K., Kumar, J., … Ojha, S., & Kesari, K. K. (2021). Phytomedicines targeting cancer stem cells: Therapeutic opportunities and prospects for pharmaceutical development. Pharmaceuticals, 14(7), 676.
Sharma, V., Dash, S. K., Govarthanan, K., Gahtori, R., … Kesari, K. K., Jha, N. K., Gupta, P. K., & Ojha, S. (2021). Recent advances in cardiac tissue engineering for the management of myocardium infarction. Cells, 10(10), 2538.
Gupta, P. K., Gahtori, R., Govarthanan, K., Sharma, V., … Bishi, D. K. (2021). Recent trends in biodegradable polyester nanomaterials for cancer therapy. Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications, 127, 112198.
Sathappan, S., Kirubakaran, N., Gunasekaran, D., Gupta, P. K., Verma, R. S., & Sundaram, J. (2021). Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using Cissus quadragularis: Characterization, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer studies. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, 91, 289–296.
Gupta, S., Sharma, A., Kumar, V., Sharma, V., Gupta, P. K., & Verma, R. S. (2020). Meniscal tissue engineering via 3D printed PLA monolith with carbohydrate-based self-healing interpenetrating network hydrogel. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 162(11), 1358–1371.
Gupta, P. K., Gahtori, R., Chabattula, S. C., Govarthanan, K., Gupta, S., & Verma, R. S. (2020). Metal-free semi-aromatic polyester: A novel nanomaterial for potential clinical application. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 56(4), 101582.
Govarthanan, K., Vidyasekar, P., Gupta, P. K., Lenka, N., & Verma, R. S. (2020). Glycogen synthase kinase 3β inhibitor-CHIR99021 augments the differentiation potential of mesenchymal stem cells. Cytotherapy, 22(2), 91–105.
Gupta, P. K., Tripathi, S. K., Pappuru, S., Chakraborty, D., & Verma, R. S. (2020). Metal-free semi-aromatic polyester as nanodrug carrier: A novel tumor-targeting drug delivery vehicle for potential clinical application. Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications, 107(2), 110285.
Panda, P. K., Patra, S., Gupta, P. K., Verma, R. S., Maiti, T. K., & Bhutia, S. K. (2020). Deacetylation of LAMP1 drives lipophagy-dependent generation of free fatty acids by Abrus agglutinin to promote senescence in prostate cancer. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 235(3), 2776–2791.
Govarthanan, K., Gupta, P. K., Ramasamy, D., Kumar, P., Mahadevan, S., & Verma, R. S. (2020). DNA methylation microarray uncovers a permissive methylome for cardiomyocyte differentiation in human mesenchymal stem cells. Genomics, 112(2), 1384–1395.
Gupta, P. K., Pappuru, S., Gupta, S., Patra, B., Chakraborty, D., & Verma, R. S. (2019). Self-assembled dual-drug loaded core–shell nanoparticles based on metal-free fully alternating polyester for cancer theranostics. Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications, 101(8), 448–463.
Gupta, P. K., Gupta, S., Pappuru, S., Chabattula, S. C., Chakraborty, D., & Verma, R. S. (2019). Enhancing the anti-cancer therapeutic efficacy by optimizing molecular weight of metal-free fully alternating semi-aromatic polyester as nano-drug carriers. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 51(6), 101–114.
Kummari, A., Pappuru, S., Gupta, P. K., Chakraborty, D., & Verma, R. S. (2019). Metal-free Lewis pair catalyst synergy for fully alternating copolymerization of norbornene anhydride and epoxides: Biocompatible tests for derived polymers. Materials Today Communications, 19(6), 306–314.
Panda, P. K., Naik, P. P., Praharaj, P. P., Meher, B. R., Gupta, P. K., Verma, R. S., & Bhutia, S. K. (2018). Abrus agglutinin stimulates BMP2-dependent differentiation through autophagic degradation of β-catenin in colon cancer stem cells. Molecular Carcinogenesis, 57(5), 664–677.
Singh, A. P., Sithambaram, D., Sanhavi, R., Gupta, P. K., Verma, R. S., & Senapathi, S. (2017). Environmentally benign tetramethylguanidinium cation-based ionic liquids. New Journal of Chemistry, 41, 12268–12277.
Gupta, S., Gupta, P. K., Dharanivasan, G., & Verma, R. S. (2017). Current prospects and challenges of nanomedicine delivery in prostate cancer therapy. Nanomedicine, 12(23), 2675–2692.
Kamble, A., Sutar, A. D., Behera, B., Gupta, P. K., & Shukla, R. (2026). Immunopathology to nanotherapeutics: Redefining psoriasis management in autoimmune disease. ACS Nano Medicine, 1, 547–563.
Pandey, S., Kumari, S., Gupta, S., Bit, A., Gupta, P. K., & Singh, S. (2026). Nanofibrous cellulosic matte conjugated with antioxidative cerium oxide nanoparticle and S-nitroso-N-acetyl-penicillamine (SNAP) for biomedical application. Biotechnology for Sustainable Materials, 3, 5.

Conference Proceedings:

Gupta, P. K., & Singh, S. (2025). Abstract Book of Two Days National Symposium cum Workshop on Green Nanomedicine. SAAR Publications. ISBN: 978-81-996661-5-3.
Gupta, P. K., Kumar, A., Singh, S., & Mishra, S. K. (2024). Abstract Book of Two Days National Symposium on Next Generation Drug Delivery Systems. SAAR Publications. ISBN: 978-81-983224-0-1.