Dr. Mahaveer Dhobi
Associate Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS)
Google ScholarEducational Qualifications
M. Pharm., Ph.D
Area of Specialization / Research
Bioactivity guided isolation and structure elucidation of lead compounds from medicinal plants, Applications of HPTLC, HPLC, UPLC and LCMS in the quality control of herbal medicines, Metabolomics, Phytopharmaceuticals, COVID-19
Notable Publications
- 1.
Sharma D, Sharma N, Manchanda N, Prasad SK, Sharma PC, Thakur VK, Dhobi M, et al. Bioactivity and In Silico Studies of Isoquinoline and Related Alkaloids as Promising Antiviral Agents: An Insight. Biomolecules. 2023;13(1):17.
2023 - 2.
Vishwakarma A, Arora P, Dhobi M. Thespesia populnea: An Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review. Nat Prod J. 2022;12(2):2–12.
2022 - 3.
Lim CL, Raju CS, Mahboob T, Kayesth S, Gupta KK, Jain GK, Dhobi M, et al. Precision and advanced nano-phytopharmaceuticals for therapeutic applications. Nanomaterials. 2022;12(2):238.
2022 - 4.
Dhaswadikar SR, Parmar KM, Kamble SK, Kathuria I, Dhobi M, Birajdar A, et al. Anti-hemorrhoidal potential of standardized leaf extract of Dolichandrone falcata. Phytomedicine Plus. 2022;2(1):100172.
2022 - 5.
Tripathi T, Singh A, Dhobi M, Kalaiselvan V. Comparative metabolic profiling, isolation of alkylated phenols and antioxidant activity of roots of Plumbago species using GC-MS and NMR based metabolomics study. Nat Prod Res. 2022;36(23):6126–31.
2022 - 6.
Kathuria I, Joshi M, Patel BM, Dhobi M. Phytoconstituents of Lantana camara L.: Rekindling Hope in the Cancer Treatment. Curr Bioact Compd. 2022;18(5):30–45.
2022 - 7.
Prasad RS, Dhaswadikar SR, Laloo D, Dhobi M, Itankar PR, Prasad SK. Quality control profiling, nutritional analysis and phytochemical standardization of a vegetable root Begonia roxburghii. Vegetos. 2022;1–9.
2022 - 8.
Tiwari R, Kumar A, Shanker K, Khare P, Dhobi M, Kalaiselvan V, et al. Quality control assessment of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa: A combined approach using high-performance thin-layer chromatography, heavy metal, pesticide and aflatoxin analysis. J Appl Res Med Aromat Plants. 2022;31:100432.
2022 - 9.
Pal S, Prasad RS, Prasad SK, Goyal RK, Dhobi M. An Updated Overview of Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemical and Various Pharmacological Evaluations on the Plant Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew. Curr Tradit Med. 2021;7(2):189–202.
2021 - 10.
Tiwari R, Kumar A, Solanki P, Dhobi M, Sundaresan V, Kalaiselvan V, et al. Analytical quality-by-design (AQbD) guided development of a robust HPLC method for the quantification of plumbagin from Plumbago species. J Liq Chromatogr Relat Technol. 2021;44(11–12):529–37.
2021 - 11.
Khan MF, Arora P, Dhobi M. A prospective review on phyto-pharmacological aspects of Vitex negundo Linn. Curr Tradit Med. 2021;7(1):138–50.
2021 - 12.
Mukherjee S, Chouhan KBS, Tandey R, Yadav N, Dhobi M, Mandal V. A status report with critical analysis of research trends in exploring medicinal plants as antiviral: Let us dig into the history to predict the future. Phyther Res. 2021;35(8):4284–96.
2021 - 13.
Parmar KM, Jagtap CS, Katare NT, Dhobi M, Prasad SK. Development of a psoriatic-like skin inflammation rat model using imiquimod as an inducing agent. Indian J Pharmacol. 2021;53(2):125–31.
2021 - 14.
Tiwari R, Tripathi T, Khan YA, Gupta A, Dhobi M, Srivastava S, et al. Metabolite Profiling, Isolation of Cyclic Polyols, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Aegle Marmelos: NMR and GC-MS Based Metabolomics Study. J Herbs Spices Med Plants. 2021;27(1):68–82.
2021 - 15.
Goyal RK, Apparsundaram S, Dhobi M, Patel BM. Herbal Formulations for the Treatment of COVID-19. In: Delineating Health and Health System: Mechanistic Insights into Covid 19 Complications. Springer; 2021. p. 431–47.
2021 - 16.
Sharma K, Dhobi M. Drug Repurposing. Double Helical – A Complet Heal J. 2021;6(9):38–43.
2021 - 17.
Patel B, Sharma S, Nair N, Majeed J, Goyal RK, Dhobi M. Therapeutic opportunities of edible antiviral plants for COVID-19. Mol Cell Biochem. 2021;476:2345–64.
2021 - 18.
Parmar KM, Sinha SK, Prasad RS, Jogi MS, Laloo D, Dhobi M, et al. Identifying the mechanism of eriosematin E from Eriosema chinense Vogel. for its antidiarrhoeal potential against Shigella flexneri-induced diarrhoea using in vitro, in vivo and in silico models. Microb Pathog. 2020;149:104582.
2020 - 19.
Sharma S, Wakode S, Sharma A, Nair N, Dhobi M, Wani MA, et al. Effect of environmental toxicants on neuronal functions. Environ Sci Pollut Res. 2020;27:44906–44921.
2020 - 20.
Mitsuwan W, Bunsuwansakul C, Leonard TE, Laohaprapanon S, Hounkong K, Bunluepuech K, Dhobi M, et al. Curcuma longa ethanol extract and Curcumin inhibit the growth of Acanthamoeba triangularis trophozoites and cysts isolated from water reservoirs at Walailak University, Thailand. Pathog Glob Health. 2020;114(4):194–204.
2020 - 21.
HALIM S, PRASAD RS, DHOBI M. Quality Control Standardization and Comparative Anthelmintic Activity of Different Extracts from Evolvulus alsinoides L. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2020;82(2):356–61.
2020 - 22.
Goyal RK, Majeed J, Tonk R, Dhobi M, Patel B, Sharma K, et al. Current targets and drug candidates for prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2020;21(3):365–84.
2020 - 23.
Goyal RK, Dhobi M. Regulation of Ancient Herbal Wealth in the Era of the 4th Revolution. In: Integrative Perspectives: Ayurveda, Phytopharmaceuticals and Natural Products. Continental Prakashan, Pune; 2020. p. 522–31.
2020 - 24.
RK Goyal J Majeed, M Dhobi, BM Patel, K Sharma, R Tonk, AK Thakur CRB. Herbal Based Treatments for COVID-19. CV Netw (Official Bull Int Acad Cardiovasc Sci. 2020;19(2):15–6.
2020 - 25.
Sharma S, Dhobi M. Potential of Herbal Drugs in the Treatment of Vitiligo. Sch Acad J Pharm. 2019;8(6):286–98.
2019 - 26.
Faiyaz S, Dang R, Dhobi M. A Review on the Pharmacological Potential of Herbal Drugs Responsible for the Anti-Hyperlipidemic Activity. Sch Acad J Pharm. 2019;8(6):305–12.
2019 - 27.
Pal S, Dhobi M. A Comprehensive Review: Biomarkers in the field of Osteoarthritis & Potential of herbal medicinal Plants used in the treatment. Sch Acad J Pharm. 2019;8(7):313–23.
2019 - 28.
Goyal RK, Awaradi SA, Majeed J, Dhobi M. Repository of Indigenous Remedies. Double Helical – A Complet Heal J. 2019;5(9):16–22.
2019 - 29.
Kumar D, Dhobi M. Screening Antianxiety and Antioxidant Profile of Stems and Leaves of Blue Variety of Clitoria ternatea L. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2018;79(6):1022–5.
2018 - 30.
Parmar KM, Shende PR, Katare N, Dhobi M, Prasad SK. Wound healing potential of Solanum xanthocarpum in streptozotocin‐induced diabetic rats. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2018;70(10):1389–400.
2018 - 31.
Chauhan D, Dang R, Dhobi M. The neuropharmacological potential and pharmacognosy of evolvulus alsinoides linn.; an overview. Int J Pharm Res Anal. 2018;3(2):1–6.
2018 - 32.
Fatima G, Dhobi M. Plant Based Treatment of Hepatotoxicity. Int J Pharm Res Anal. 2018;3(2):10–23.
2018 - 33.
Halim S, Dang R, Dhobi M. Pharmacist as a consultant. Int J Pharm Res Anal. 2018;3(2):7–9.
2018 - 34.
Vasisht K, Dhobi M, Khullar S, Mandal SK, Karan M. Norneolignans from the roots of Clitoria ternatea L. Tetrahedron Lett. 2016;57(16):1758–62.
2016 - 35.
Kumar D, Dhobi M. Antianxiety and antioxidant profile of blue and white variety of Clitoria ternatea L. Indian J Res Pharm Biotechnol. 2016;4(3):90.
2016 - 36.
Dhobi M, Mandal V, Hemalatha S. Optimization of microwave assisted extraction of bioactive flavonolignan-silybinin. J Chem Metrol. 2009;3(1):13–23.
2009
Awards & Achievements
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK
2021
Grant from British Council to attend "UK-India Newton Bhabha Fund Researcher Links Workshop"
2018
Grant from CSIR and ICMR for organizing International Conference on "Challenges for Global Competitiveness of AYUSH and Natural Products & IASTAM Oration and Award Function 2018"
2018
Travel Grant by CSIR to deliver invited talk at "4th Hunan International Forum on Biomedicine and TCM Innovation", Hunan, China
2018
Research Fellowship in Science for Meritorious Students (UGC-RFSMS, 2009) by UGC, India
2009
Certificate of Appreciation from Vice Chancellor, DPSRU – for volunteering in "Book Release Ceremony of Pharmacologists of India"
2016
Certificate of Appreciation from Vice Chancellor, DPSRU – for outstanding services rendered during 2016-17
2017
Certificate of Appreciation from Vice Chancellor, DPSRU – for outstanding services related to organizing International Conference 2018
2018
Certificate of Appreciation from Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh – for valuable services during Panjab University Second Alumni Meet
2012
Organizing Secretary – International Conference on Challenges for Global Competitiveness of AYUSH and Natural Products, DPSRU
2018
Visited World's First Pharmacy University, China Pharmaceutical University (CPU), Nanjing, China – for MoU collaboration
Signed MoU with Hunan University of Chinese Medicine on behalf of DPSRU
Research Coordinator – Collaborative research with Andaman and Nicobar Tribal Research Institute and ICAR-CIARI
2019
Advisor – Development of Coroquil-Zn (herbal formulation), Remedium Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Member, Publication Committee, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research – Pharmacognosy section (APTI-Central nominated)
Patent Published: "An Oral Phytochemical Based Herbal Composition for SARS-CoV-2 And Method of Preparation Thereof" – Application No. 202041053693
Patent Published: "Novel compounds as memory enhancer" – WO 2013,179,309 A1 (co-inventor)
2013
Invited Lectures & Speaker Roles
Indian Traditional Medicine against COVID-19 – International Conference cum Researcher's Summit, IEC University, Himachal Pradesh
2021
Anti-osteoarthritic activity of stem of Capparis decidua – 7th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology (SFEC 2020), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
2020
Exploration of Aravali biodiversity herbal wealth for development of phytopharmaceuticals – International Conference on Natural Products and Human Health-2020, University of Delhi
2020
Clitoria ternatea L. – Norneolignans: potential compounds for memory disorders – 5th Hunan International Forum on Biomedicine-TCM, Changsha, China
2019
Phytopharmaceutical drug regulations in India – China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
2019
Phytopharmaceuticals: How to utilize herbal wealth to advantage India – Andaman and Nicobar Tribal and Training Research Institute
2019
4th Hunan International Forum on Biomedicine and TCM Innovation – Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
2018
Patents
- 1.
An Oral Phytochemical Based Herbal Composition for SARS-CoV-2 And Method of Preparation Thereof – PCT Application No. 202041053693
- 2.
Novel compounds as memory enhancer – WO 2013,179,309 A1 (co-inventor: Karan Vasisht, Maninder Karan, Mahaveer Dhobi)
2013
Membership of Important Committees & Professional Associations
Member, Board of Studies, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, DPSRU, New Delhi
Publication Committee Member - Pharmacognosy, APTI-Central nominated (Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research)
Organizing Secretary, International conference on Challenges for Global Competitiveness of AYUSH and Natural Products (February 2018)
Chairperson, 2nd International Conference on Natural Products and Human Health-2022, Deshbandhu College
Chairperson, International conference SVCPCON-2020, Punjab (December 2020)
Chairperson, National conference, Career Point University, Himachal Pradesh (2020)
Chairperson, International Conference of Cardiovascular Sciences 2020, DPSRU
Chairperson, International Conference on Natural Products and Human Health-2020, Deshbandhu College
Chairperson, 7th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology (SFEC 2020), Jamia Hamdard
Chairperson, 5th Hunan International Forum on Biomedicine-Traditional Chinese Medicine (October 2019, China)
Professional Contributions
Advisor for development of Coroquil-Zn (herbal formulation) to Remedium Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. Chennai
Signed MoU with Hunan University of Chinese Medicine on behalf of DPSRU for international collaboration
Visited China Pharmaceutical University (CPU), Nanjing for MoU collaboration
Collaborative research with Andaman and Nicobar Tribal Research Institute and ICAR-CIARI (2019)
