Dr. NAYAN K JAIN

@gujaratuniversity.ac.in

Professor & Head, Department of Life Science,
Gujarat University

EDUCATION

BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Molecular Cell Biology, Bioinstrumentation, Stem Cell Research, Physiology, Toxicology, Ethology
43

Scopus Publications

1439

Scholar Citations

21

Scholar h-index

40

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Plasma metabolomic signatures in children with autism spectrum disorder and their modulation following a gluten-free modified ketogenic diet
    R Singh, A Shah, N Jain, H Shah, R Rawal
    BMC psychiatry 26 (1), 341 , 2026
    2026
  • From pathogen effectors to plant enhancers-Harpin proteins as novel biostimulants: A review
    J Patoliya, K Thaker, P Kumar, N Jain, R Joshi
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 152410 , 2026
    2026
  • Sociodemographic and Developmental Correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder Severity in Children from Ahmedabad, Western India
    R Singh, A Shah, N Jain, H Shah, B Parekh, R Rawal
    Nutritional Psychiatry, 100013 , 2026
    2026
  • Functionalized drug delivery systems: Need and significance
    N Rohit, KLS Pallem, A Aswal, U Gupta, NK Jain
    Functionalized Drug Delivery Systems, 1-23 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Salivary metabolomic profiling and the impact of gluten-free modified ketogenic diet in children with autism spectrum disorder
    R Singh, A Shah, N Jain, H Shah, B Parekh, SK Patel, P Shelat, R Rawal
    Food and Humanity 5, 100887 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Biophysical characterization of Hpa1 protein from Xanthomonas orzyae
    J Patoliya, K Thaker, J Bajapai, D Patel, N Jain, P Kumar, R Joshi
    Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Proteins and Proteomics, 141111 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Efficacy of Bacopa monnieri in Mitigating Lead-Induced Blood Toxicity in Swiss Albino Mice Compared to Synthetic Antioxidants
    F Shah, N Jain, V Muthu, S Muthu, JBA Wahid, M Shah, K Nagaraj
    Biological Trace Element Research, 1-12 , 2025
    2025
  • Computational and experimental investigation of Kaempferol and Quercetin as potential inhibitors of MMP1 in oral cancer
    VP Thakore, SS Uppalapati, SP Kumar, A Mandoli, PS Patel, NK Jain
    Computational Biology and Chemistry, 108716 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Role of osteoporosis and diabetes on facial and long bone fracture healing under various loading conditions
    PV Pattar, V Yadav, N Jain, I Saha, A Nazir, P Dhir, M Mehta, J Pathi
    Bioinformation 21 (9), 3305 , 2025
    2025
  • Distinct immune pathways activated by harpin proteins in Sorghum bicolor
    J Patoliya, K Thaker, K Rabadiya, J Patel, T Trivedi, S Patel, N Jain, ...
    Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 31 (5), 785-793 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Essential oil intervention: The antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties of clove oil and Eugenol against vibrio cholerae O1
    L Poojara, J Prajapati, NK Jain, RM Rawal
    Food and Humanity 4, 100533 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Desmocollin-3 and Bladder Cancer
    SVMBK Chandreshwar P. Shukla, Nayan K. Jain, Michael A. O’Donnell, Kapil V ...
    Diseases 13 (131), 1-20 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Impact of CYP19A1 genetic variations on polycystic ovary syndrome: findings from a case-control study
    H Chaudhary, J Patel, NK Jain, S Panchal, P Nanavati, M Singh, ...
    F&S Science , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • A Review on Cutting-Edge Technology for Revitalizing and Reducing Water Pollution
    DPSNKJ Krishnakumar B. Vaghela
    Research Advances in Environment, Geography and Earth Science 4, 69-86 , 2024
    2024
  • Investigating the interplay between AMH gene polymorphism rs10407022 and clinical indicators in polycystic ovary syndrome
    H Chaudhary, J Patel, NK Jain, S Panchal, N Laddha, R Joshi
    Human Gene 40, 201279 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Up-regulation of extracellular-matrix and inflammation related genes in oral squamous cell carcinoma
    VP Thakore, KD Patel, HH Vora, PS Patel, NK Jain
    Archives of oral biology 161, 105925 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 19
  • The Role of Gastrointestinal Disorders and Nutrition in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Review
    NJ Alka Shah, Renu Singh, Harshuti Shah, Rakesh Rawal
    Third Concept, 86-94 , 2024
    2024
  • Uncovering the Interaction Interface Between Harpin (Hpa1) and Rice Aquaporin (OsPIP1;3) Through Protein–Protein Docking: An In Silico Approach
    RJ Jaimini Patoliya, Khushali Thaker, Khushbu Rabadiya, Dhaval Patel, Nayan ...
    Molecular Biotechnology 66 (01), 756-768 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 20
  • BIOMAGNIFICATION POTENTIAL OF POLLUTANTS IN THE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM
    DPSNKJ Krishnakumar B. Vaghela
    European Journal of Biomedical ISSN 2349-8870 European Journal of Biomedical … , 2024
    2024
  • QT-Interval Dispersion as a Marker of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and MACE in Patient with Essential Hypertension
    MS Siddiqui, D Kumar, N Jain, P Diwan
    2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Development of probiotic yogurt: effect of strain combination on nutritional, rheological, organoleptic and probiotic properties
    R Soni, NK Jain, V Shah, J Soni, D Suthar, P Gohel
    Journal of Food Science and Technology 42383 (DOI 10.1007/s13197-020-04238-3 … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 119
  • The role of polymorphism in various potential genes on polycystic ovary syndrome susceptibility and pathogenesis
    NKJRJ Hiral Chaudhary, Jalpa Patel
    Journal of Ovarian Research 14 (125), 1-21 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 109
  • "Knowledge, attitude and practice of health professionals about probiotic use in Ahmedabad, India"
    NJ Richa Soni, Kamna Tank
    Nutrition & Food Science 48 (1), 125-135 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 68
  • Physicochemical analysis of water from various sources and their comparative studies
    DHAM Devangee shukla* , Kinjal Bhadresha, Dr. N. K. Jain
    IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and food technology 5 (3 … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 57
  • Anticancer effect of Moringa oleifera leaves extract against lung cancer cell line via induction of apoptosis
    K Bhadresha, V Thakore, J Brahmbhatt, V Upadhyay, N Jain, R Rawal
    Advances in Cancer Biology-Metastasis 6, 100072 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 55
  • Mapping of rice-cropping pattern and cultural type using remote-sensing and ancillary data: A case study for South and Southeast Asian countries
    KR Manjunath, RS More, NK Jain, S Panigrahy, JS Parihar
    International Journal of Remote Sensing 36 (24), 6008-6030 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 55
  • Recent trends in tropospheric NO2 over India observed by SCIAMACHY: Identification of hot spots
    NKJARSASJ Pallipad
    Atmospheric pollution research 4, 354-361 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 54
  • Sequential Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Histomorphology, Cell Density and Antioxidative Status of the Lens Epithelium—An In Vivo Study ¶
    SRK Johar, UM Rawal, NK Jain, AR Vasavada
    Photochemistry and photobiology 78 (3), 306-311 , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 51
  • Extraction, Characterization and Application studies of red pigment of halophile Serratia marcescens KH1R KM035849 isolated from Kharaghoda soil
    NKJHAM J. U. Vora
    International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience 2 (6), 160-168 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 47
  • Synergism of curcumin and cytarabine in the down regulation of multi-drug resistance genes in acute myeloid leukemia
    K Shah, S Mirza, U Desai, N Jain, R Rawal
    Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry-Anti-Cancer Agents) 16 (1), 128-135 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 46
  • Expanding the spectrum of csecretase gene mutation-associated phenotypes: two novel mutations segregating with familial hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) and acne conglobate
    U Ratnamala, D Jhala, NK Jain, NM Saiyed, M Raveendrababu, MV Rao, ...
    Exp Dermatol 25 (4), 314-316 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 40
  • Screening of efficient Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for Azadirachta indica under nursery condition: A step towards afforestation of semi-arid region of western India.
    K. Banerjee, M. H. Gadani, K. K. Shrivasta, Neelam Verma, Y. T. Jasrai, N. K ...
    Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 44 (2), 587-593 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 40
  • †œBirds of Gujarat University Campus, Ahmedabadâ€
    NK Jain, SN Patel, MV Patel
    ZOOS'PRINT JOURNAL 20 (12), 2111-2113 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 39
  • Derivation of rice crop calendar and evaluation of crop phenometrics and latitudinal relationship for major south and south-east Asian countries: A remote sensing approach
    RS More, KR Manjunath, NK Jain, S Panigrahy, JS Parihar
    Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 127, 336-350 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 30
  • Association of FTO gene variant rs9939609 with polycystic ovary syndrome from Gujarat, India
    H Chaudhary, J Patel, NK Jain, S Panchal, N Laddha, R Joshi
    BMC medical genomics 16 (1), 216 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Design and synthesis of 1, 4-dihydropyridine derivatives as anti-cancer agent
    D Viradiya, S Mirza, F Shaikh, R Kakadiya, A Rathod, N Jain, R Rawal, ...
    Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 29
  • Curcumin targets circulating cancer stem cells by inhibiting self-renewal efficacy in non-small cell lung carcinoma
    S Mirza, A Vasaiya, H Vora, N Jain, R Rawal
    Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 29
  • Phytochemical screening, total phenolic content, antibacterial and antioxidant activity of wild edible mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus
    S Parihar, KD Virani, EA Pithawala, MD Shukla, SK Lahiri, NK Jain, ...
    International Research Journal of Pharmacy 6 (1), 65-69 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 29
  • Anticancer and cytotoxic potential of turmeric (Curcuma longa), neem (Azadirachta indica), tulasi (Ocimum sanctum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) extracts on HeLa cell line.
    NKJ Devangee P. Shukla, Krupa P. Shah, Rakesh M. Rawal
    Int. J. Life Sci. Scientific. Res. 2 (4), 309-315 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 25
  • Evidence for circulating cancer stem-like cells and epithelial–mesenchymal transition phenotype in the pleurospheres derived from lung adenocarcinoma using liquid biopsy
    S Mirza, N Jain, R Rawal
    Tumor Biology 39 (3), 1-10 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 22