Pratiksha Jadaun

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) -Biotechnology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi & Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, M.P. India

• Master of Science (M.Sc), Applied Microbiology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior M.P. India
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Biology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior M.P. India

Associate Professor, JSPM University — March 2025 – Present

Scientist (DHR, Women Scientist award), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) –

National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research (formerly NARI), Pune — 2021

– 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National

Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research (formerly NARI), Pune — 2015 – 2021

Visiting Faculty, SNDT University, Pune — 2014-2015

Scientist (DST,Young Scientist award), National Centre for Cell Sciences (NCCS), Pune —

2010 – 2013

• Drug Discovery
• Bioactive
• Cell Biology
• Reactive Oxygen Species
• Antivirals/ Virology

• Jadaun, P., et al. (2023) A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of HIV and HSV infection. Patent Application No. 202311055226
• Jadaun, P., et al. (2024) A metal nanoparticle-based formulation of AuNP-WTA for the management of HIV-1 infection. Patent Application No. 202411045412.

• List of Publications under current name: Pratiksha Jadaun

• Jadaun Pratiksha, Harshithkumar R., Seniya C., Gaikwad S.Y., Bhoite S.P., Chandane Tak M., Borse S., Chavan-Gautam P., Tillu G., and Mukherjee A. (2024). Mitochondrial resilience and antioxidant defence against HIV-1: Unveiling the power of Asparagus racemosus extracts and Shatavarin IV. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15: 1475457. [Impact Factor: 4.0] First & Co-corresponding author
• Harshithkumar R., Shah P., Jadaun Pratiksha, and Mukherjee A. (2024). ROS chronicles in HIV infection: Genesis of oxidative stress, associated pathologies, and therapeutic strategies. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 46(8): 8852–8873. https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb46080523 [Impact Factor: 2.8] Co-corresponding author 
• Jadaun Pratiksha, Shah P., Harshithkumar R., Said M.S., Bhoite S.P., Bokuri S.,Ravindran S., Mishra N., and Mukherjee A. (2023). Antiviral and ROS scavenging potential of Carica papaya Linn and Psidium guajava leaves extract against HIV-1 infection. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 23(1): 82. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-03916-x [Impact Factor: 3.9] First author

• Jadaun Pratiksha, Harshithkumar R., Gaikwad S.Y., Seniya C., Borse S., Gawai A.A., Chavan-Gautam P., Tillu G., and Mukherjee A. (2023). Withania somnifera extracts induced attenuation of HIV-1: A mechanistic approach to restrict viral infection. Virology Journal, 20(1): 173. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02130-y [Impact Factor: 4.8] First & Co-corresponding author 
• Jadaun Pratiksha, Seniya C., Pal S.K., Kumar S., Kumar P., Nema V., Kulkarni S.S., and Mukherjee A. (2022). Elucidation of antiviral and antioxidant potential of C phycocyanin against HIV-1 infection through in silico and in vitro approaches. Antioxidants (Basel), 11(10): 1942. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox11101942 [Impact Factor: 7.6] First & Co-corresponding author
• Jadaun Pratiksha, Yadav D., and Bisen P.S. (2018). Spirulina platensis prevents high glucose-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial damage mediated apoptosis in cardiomyoblasts. Cytotechnology (Springer Netherlands), 70: 523. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10616-017-0121-4 [Impact Factor: 2.2] First author Durge A.,
• Jadaun Pratiksha, Wadhwani A., Chinchansure A.A., Said M., Thulasiram H.V., Joshi S.P., and Kulkarni S.S. (2017). Acetone and methanol fruit extracts of Terminalia paniculata inhibit HIV-1 infection in vitro. Natural Product Research (Taylor & Francis), 31(12): 1468–1471. [Impact Factor: 2.4]
• Jadaun Pratiksha, Abadi L.F., and Kulkarni S. (2020). Role of N-acetyl cysteine in HIV-1 infection induced oxidative stress and cell death in TZM-bl cells. BMC Infectious Diseases, 20(Suppl 1): ISSHID. Presented at ISSHID 2019, Chennai, India. First author

• Jadaun Pratiksha, Kulkarni S.S., Yadav D., and Khopkar P. (2016). The emerging link between HIV therapy and diabetes. Journal of Bone Marrow Research, 4(2): 1000168. doi:10.4172/2329-8820.1000168 First author10. Jadaun Pratiksha, Khopkar P., and Kulkarni S. (2016). Repurposing phytochemicals as HIV agents. Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals, 8: 139–141. doi:10.4172/jaa.1000150 First author

• Jain A., Mishra M., Yadav D., Khatarker D., Jadaun Pratiksha, and Tiwari A., Prasad G. (Year). Evaluation of the antihyperglycemic, antilipidemic and antioxidant potential of Cucurbita ficifolia in human type 2 diabetes.

• Yadav D., Mishra M., Jadaun Pratiksha, Choi E., Priyadharsini R., and Kong I.D. (2016). Glycemic index and glycemic load in cardiovascular disease risk. Progress in Nutrition, 18: 95–101.

• Jadaun Pratiksha, Abadi L.F., and Kulkarni S. (2020). The C-phycocyanin inhibits HIV-1 infection in vitro. BMC Infectious Diseases, 20(Suppl 1): ISSHID. Presented at ISSHID First author
• Jadaun Pratiksha. (2025). Book Chapter: Gold and Silver Nanoparticles: From Theory to Therapy. In: Nanotoxicology on Human Health and Environment (under consideration, Springer Verlag).

• Harshithkumar R., Jadaun Pratiksha., et al. (2025). Anti-HIV activity of Tinospora cordifolia extracts: Exploring inhibition mechanisms against key viral enzymes. JIM (Manuscript submitted, 2025). Co-First author
• Jadaun Pratiksha et al. (2025). Carotenoids as potential molecules against HIV infection: In vitro and molecular docking analysis. Manuscript under preparation (2025). First author Publications under maiden name: Bhadauriya Pratiksha

• Bhadauriya Pratiksha, Gupta R., Singh S., and Bisen P.S. (2009). NaCl induced metabolic changes in the diazotrophic cyanobacterium Anabaena cylindrica. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (Springer Verlag), 25: 341–345. [Impact Factor: 4.1] First author 

• Gupta R., Bhadauriya Pratiksha, Chauhan V.S., and Bisen P.S. (2008). Impact of UV B radiation on thylakoid membrane and fatty acid profile of Spirulina platensis.Current Microbiology (Springer Verlag), 56: 156–161. [Impact Factor: 2.6] Bhadauriya Pratiksha, Gupta R., Singh S., and Bisen P.S. (2007). Physiological and biochemical alterations in a diazotrophic cyanobacterium Anabaena cylindrica under NaCl stress. Current Microbiology (Springer Verlag), 55: 334–338. [Impact Factor: 2.6] First author

• Bhadauriya Pratiksha, Gupta R., Singh S., and Bisen P.S. (2008). n-Alkanes variability in the diazotrophic cyanobacterium Anabaena cylindrica in response to NaCl stress. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (Springer Verlag), 24:139–141. [Impact Factor: 4.1] First author Kulshreshtha A., Zacharia A.J., Jarouliya U., Bhadauriya Pratiksha, Prasad G.B.K.S., and Bisen P.S. (2008). Spirulina in health care management. Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Bentham Science), 9: 400–405. [Impact Factor: 2.8]

• Bhadauriya Pratiksha, Gupta R., Singh S., and Bisen P.S. (2007). Physiological and biochemical alterations in a diazotrophic cyanobacterium Anabaena cylindrica under NaCl stress. Current Microbiology (Springer Verlag), 55: 334–338. [Impact Factor: 2.6] First author

• Khan Z., Bhadauriya Pratiksha, Gupta R., and Bisen P.S. (2006). Tumor control by manipulation of the human anti-apoptotic survivin gene. Current Cancer Therapy Review, 2: 73–79.24. Khan Z., Bhadauriya Pratiksha, and Bisen P.S. (2005). Nutritional and therapeutic potential of Spirulina. Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 6(5): 373–379. [Impact Factor:
• Thakur G.S., Bag M., Sanodiya B.S., Debnath M., Zacharia A., Bhadauriya Pratiksha, Prasad G.B.K.S., and Bisen P.S. (2009). Chlorophytum borivilianum: A white gold for biopharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 10(7):650–6 66. [Impact Factor: 2.8]

• Exploration of Ayurveda-based Rasayana Botanicals for Biological Synthesis of Nanoparticles and its Application as HIV-1 Inhibitors through in vitro Studies (R & D Govt agencies)- Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfar e Government of India. – ₹ 45.42Lakh (completed)

• Assessment of phycobilliproteins in inhibition of HIV infection and elucidating its underlying cellular mechanisms through in vitro studies (R & D Govt agencies)-Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, Government of India. - ₹ 19.74 Lakh (completed)

• Evaluation of antidiabetic potential of Spirulina platensis in fructose induced type 2 diabetes (R & D Govt agencies)- Department of Science and Technology – Science and Engineering Research Board (DST–SERB), Government of India. ₹ 23.04 Lakh (completed)

• Synthesis and Application of Lipid-Based Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Bioactive Antiviral and Anticancer Agents: Utilizing InVitro and Metabolomics Insights submitted to Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi (under consideration)

• Women Scientist Award (2021) – Department of Health Research (DHR), New Delhi.
• Research Associate Award (2018) – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi.

• Young Scientist Award (2010) – Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi.

• Research Associate Award (2008) – Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi.

• Membership of the Indian Science Congress Association
• Membership of Indian Virological Society
• Membership of the Association of Microbiologists of India

• Immunology
• Virology
• Cell Biology
• Microbiology

• Certificate in Institutional Biosafety Committee at ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute Pune 
• Certificate of training in “Quality Management Systems and Internal Audit in Medical Laboratories as per ISO 15189:20 conducted by the Medical Education and Learning Point Centre of Excellence, held at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

• Certificate of training in Network Pharmacology at the AYUSH Centre of Excellence, Department of Health Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.

• Patent (2024): A Metal Nanoparticle-Based Formulation of AuNP-WTA for the Management of HIV-1 Infection (Application No. 202411045412).

• Patent (2023): A Pharmaceutical Composition for the Treatment of HIV and HSV Infection (Application No. 202311055226).

• Guided a Dissertation Thesis on “In vitro assessment of anti-HIV-1 and antioxidant activity derived from Carica papaya Linn and Psidium guajava extract” (2021).

• Guided a Dissertation Thesis on “Unlocking the Potential: Billiprotein Combinatorial Formulations for Combatting Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1” (2024).

• Research article published in Antioxidants (Impact Factor: 7.675 Q1), 2021
• Distinction in Immunology – M.Sc. Final Year

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