Lakshmi Pillai

Phytochemical Composition and Functional Properties of Avocado and Dragon Fruit: A Comparative Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Neuroprotective Activities

Astha Gupta, Ayushi Soni, Mayank Shewale, Sanjana Patel, Lakshmi Pillai, Rashmi Limaye & Payal Puri · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Aim: Neurodegenerative disorders are increasingly associated with oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and cholinergic dysfunction. In this context, plant-derived bioactive compounds, particularly those found in commonly consumed fruits, have attracted growing scientific inter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1831

Genoprotective Efficacy of Momordica dioica vs. Momordica charantia: Evidence for the Assessment of DNA Protective Potential in Momordica Species

Komal Maske, Vishal Parmar, Pradeep Maurya, Sanjana Patel, Lakshmi Pillai, Rashmi Limaye & Payal Puri · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

Aims: To conduct a head-to-head comparative analysis of the phytochemical profiles and functional bioactivities, specifically antioxidant and DNA protective potential, of methanolic extracts from Momordica charantia (Karela) and the underutilized Momordica dioica (Kakora) to vali...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2296