Neuroprotective Effects of Phytochemicals in Brain Ageing

Prof. Surajit Pathak, PhD, is currently working as a professor at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Chennai (From 2015–till date). He worked as a principal research scientist in Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden (2022 June–Dec 2022). He has received his PhD degree from India in 2007 and completed his post-doctoral training (2007–2015) at the University of Alabama, USA, University of Padova, Italy, and University of Linkoping, Sweden.His current research focuses on role of intra and extracellular microRNAs for early detection of colorectal cancer. He has published more than 125 research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals of repute with 2800 citations and 30 h-index.  He is the editorial board member of various renowned journals. Prof. Pathak has edited several books of Springer Nature “Cancer Stem Cells: New Horizons in Cancer Therapies”, MRW book “Handbook of Animal Models and its Uses in Cancer Research” and “Evidence-Based Functional Foods for Prevention of Age-related Diseases”. He is the member of various professional research bodies of India including Indian Association of Cancer Research, Indian Science Congress and Aesthetic Multispecialty Society, Europe (AMS). Dr. Antara Banerjee is presently working as an associate professor at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai, from 2016 till date. She completed her PhD in 2008 and pursued her post-doctoral research at the University of Padova, Italy (2009–2012), and later she joined as a senior research associate in the University of Linkoping, Sweden (2013–2015).She has published over 105 research and review articles in peer-reviewed international and national journals with citation index-1900 and h-index-23. She is serving as an editorial board member and reviewer in several international and national journals. She is the editor of books with Springer Publishers namely “Cancer Stem Cells: New Horizons in Cancer Therapies”, “Handbook of Animal Models and Its Uses in Cancer Research” and “Evidence-Based Functional Foods for Prevention of Age-related Diseases”. She is the lifetime member of Indian Association of Cancer Research, Indian Science Congress.

• Chapter-1 Phytochemicals as potential protective agents for brain aging.- Chapter-2 Molecular mechanism of brain aging: Protective effects of phytochemicals.- Chapter-3 Response of cellular stress towards the hormetic phytochemicals in brain aging.- Chapter-4 Synergistic effects of multifunctional phytochemicals modulating the cellular signal pathways- as neuroprotective therapeutic approach for neurodegenerative disorders.- Chapter-5 Impact of aging, lifestyle, and phytochemicals on the commencement of neurological diseases.- Chapter-6 Recent Advancement in medicinal chemistry in formulations of phytochemicals against brain aging.- Chapter-7 Repurposing of Drugs in brain Aging.- Chapter-8 Ethanopharmacology: A boon for aging brain.- Chapter-9 Natural extracts and phytochemicals: Secondary metabolites of plants and the improvement of brain function.- Chapter-10 Flavonoids: A promosing Neuroprotectants and its Salutary Effects on age-related neurodegenerative disorders.- Chapter-11 Bioactive compounds of algae: Potential neuroprotective agents in neurodegenerative disorders.- Chapter-12 Phytochemical supplementation modulates cell survival signaling and regulates immune function through sympathetic innervation in ageing.- Chapter-13 POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF HUMAN ANTI-AGING COMPOUNDS: IMPLICATIONS ON BRAIN AGING.- Chapter-14 Advantages and disadvantages of current therapeutics and phytochemicals in age-related brain disorders.- Chapter-14 Advantages and disadvantages of current therapeutics and phytochemicals in age-related brain disorders.- Chapter-16 The controversy surrounding drugs against Neurodegeneration: Benefit or Harm?.