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Antiviral Society News Letter, Volume 1, Issue 2, Nov 2017
Registered office
Antiviral Research Society
Sir CV Raman-K.S Krishnan International Research
Centre,
Kalasalingam University (Accredited by NAAC “A “Grade)
Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil 626126, Tamilnadu
Editorial Board
Editor- in-Chief
Dr. P. Selvam, M. Pharm., Ph.D., FNABS, FISNS, IRC, Kalasalingam University
Editorial Board Members
Dr. K. Sunder, Director, IRC, KLU
Dr. Raj Kalkeri, Ph.D., SRI, USA
Dr. M. Chandramohan., M.D., Ph.D., F.I.C.C, Madurai
Dr. Ashish Wadhwani. M.Pharm., Ph.D, JSS University
Dr. Rajkamal Tripathi, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow
Dr. Ashok Sharon, BIT, Ranchi
Dr. K. Rajesh Kumar., THSTI, Faridabad
Dr. M.R. Jeyaprakash, M.Pharm., Ph.D, JSS University
Dr. M. Kasthur Reddy, Makore Labs, Hyderabad
Dr. H. Raghu Chandrasekar, Manipal University, Manipal
Dr. M.B. Viswanathan, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Antiviral Research Society (AVRS)
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National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Oct 24 & 25, 2017
Organized by
Sponsored by
Highlights of National Seminar
Antiviral Society News Letter, Volume 1, Issue 2, Nov 2017
National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Summary
Sir CV Raman-K. S. Krishnan International Research Centre of Kalasalingam University,
Krishnankoil in association with Antiviral Research Society organized National seminar on
“RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND DISCOVERY AGAINST
EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES” from October 24-25, 2017. The
Seminar was inaugurated by Dr. N. Mathivanan, Director, University of Madras-Guindy
Campus, Chennai. Dr. A. Abdul Hassan Sathali, Principal, College of Pharmacy, Madurai
Medical College, Madurai gave his Chief guest address and Dr. S. Saravana Sankar, Vice
Chancellor delivered the Presidential address and more than 20 leading speakers delivered
lecture on various aspect of antiviral drug discovery and development in five technical
sessions. Dr. P. Selvam, Organising secretary welcomed the gathering and Dr. K. Rajesh
Kumar, Scientist THRSI, New Delhi proposed the vote of thanks. In the inaugural function
special awards were given in various categories. Life time achievement award was given to Dr.
P. Vijayan, JSS COP, Ooty, Outstanding research scientist award to Dr Smitha A
Kulkarni of NARI, Pune and Women in Science award to Dr, Kalpana Luthra, Professor,
AIIMS, New Delhi. Six Fellowships were awarded to Dr. J. Venkat Rao, Dr. Ashish Wadhwani,
Dr. H. Raghu Chandrasekar, Dr. P. Vivekanadhan, Dr. G. Kumaresan and Dr. M. Elan
Chezhian based on the outstanding contribution in various field of antiviral research.
Technical sessions on Basic virology, Drug discovery, vaccine and Drug design organized in
this seminar. Poster presentations were also organized for the students and research scholars
in the area of drug design and development, a total of 60 posters were presented and top ten
posters were selected for awards. Dr. J. Venkat Rao Professor, Manipal University, Welcome
the gathering Dr Akhil C Banerjea from NII, New Delhi and Dr Kalpna Luthra from AIIMS
New Delhi invited as Chief guest for valedictory function, delivered the valedictory address,
release the AVRS official publication Journal of Antiviral Research Society by Prof Kim of
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Kalasalingam University and gave ten best poster awards to winners in valedictory function Dr.
K. Palanichelvam, Professor, Dept Biotechnology, proposed the vote of thanks. More than 150
peoples were actively participated, and 50 members from all over the India participated and
benefited from the Seminar.
First session (24.10.2017) started with informative and interactive talks with Keynote address
and three invited lectures. Dr. N. Mathivanan, Director, University of Madras Guindy
campus, Chennai delivered Key Note address on “Therapeutic potentials of Morinda citrifolia
L. (Noni) for human wellness”, Dr. Kalpana Luthra, Professor, Dept of Biochemistry, AIIMS,
New Delhi delivered lecture on “Immunopathogenesis of HIV-1 infection and characterization
of antibody responses in Indian subtype C infected individuals”. Dr. M. Chandramohan.,
Distinguished Professor Medicine, Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University, Chennai and
Delivered a keynote address on “Radical Cure of Dengue Fever in 24 hours with anchoring
doses of intravenous repurposed antivirals and anti cytokines” and Dr. G. Kumaresan,
Professor and Head, Dept of Genetics, Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai enlightened
audience with lecture on “Emergence of personal genomics approaches for targeted cancer
therapeutics”.
Scientific session on “Antiviral drug design and development” were organized in this seminar
Dr. M.B. Viswanathan, Professor, Department of Botany, Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli Chaired the session and delivered keynote address on “Antiviral activity of
PhyllanthusL. (Euphorbiaceae)”. Four lead speakers gave informative lectures on various
aspects of antiviral drug design and development. Mr R. Raghu, Vice President, Schrodinger,
Bangalore delivered lecture on “Computational Drug design in selective inhibitor design for
potential cancer targets and viral targets", Dr. H. Raghu Chandra Sekar, Professor Manipal
University , gave lecture “Anti-Herpes Simplex Virus Drug Discovery”, Dr. Ashish Wadhwani,
Professor, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty made presentation on “Zika Virus a booming threat
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and it’s Treatments regimens” and Dr. P. Vivekandhan, IIT-D, New Delhi., highlighted the
“G-quadruplexes in virus genomes as potential drug targets”.
Poster presentations were also organized by the organising committee on 24. 10.2017 Where in
participants from different colleges, universities and institutions all over the India had
participated. Around 60 posters were presented and ten posters were selected for the best
poster awards and award with certificates were given to the award winners in valedictory
function.
Second day Scientific sessions (25.10.2017) started with “Antiviral vaccine and Therapeutics”
and chaired by Dr. Akhil C Banerjea, NII, New Delhi, who gave lecture on “Role of small
RNAs in controlling HIV-1 replication”, Dr. K. Rajesh Kumar, Scientist, Translational Health
Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad, talked on “Advancing in antibody generation
technologies against emerging and re-emerging viral diseases”. Dr. J. Venkat Rao , Manipal
University, Manipal highlighted the importance of “SiRNA therapeutics to tackle emerging
viral infections”. Dr. S. Subramanian, Professor, Dept of Biochemistry, Madras University,
Chennai, delivered talk on “Viral infections trigger the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus”.
Dr. J. Sridhar, School of Biological Biotechnology, Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai
emphasized on “Evolutionary dynamics and genomics of Dengue virus serotypes prevalent in
India”
Special Scientific session on “Epidemiology of emerging viral diseases” was chaired by
Dr. S. Subramanian, Professor, Dept of Biochemistry, Madras University, Chennai, and
Dr. R. Paramasivan, Scientist, CME, ICMR, Madurai delivered the keynote address on
“Antiviral against emerging and remerging Vector borne viral diseases: scopes and
challenges ”and Dr.N.Bharathi, Institute of Microbiology, Madurai Medical College, Madurai,
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emphasized on “Co-infection outbreak investigated in the insular village at Ramanathapuram
district, Tamil Nadu, India.”
Two day seminar “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES” with
lectures from distinguished speakers were brain storming, inspiring and very informative
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National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Inaugural Function
Antiviral Society News Letter, Volume 1, Issue 2, Nov 2017
National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Oct 24-25, 2017
Scientific Sessions – Invited lectures
Antiviral Society News Letter, Volume 1, Issue 2, Nov 2017
National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Oct 24-25, 2017
Scientific Sessions – Invited lecture
Antiviral Society News Letter, Volume 1, Issue 2, Nov 2017
National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Oct 24-25, 2017
Valedictory Function
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National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Oct 24-25, 2017
AVRS 2017 AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS
NAME OF AWARD AWARDEE AREA OF RESEARCH
Life Time achievement
award
Dr. P. VIjayan
Professor, JSS College of
Pharmacy, Ooty
Viral research
Outstanding research
scientist award
Dr Smitha A Kulkari
Scientist F NARI, Pune
HIV research
Women In science Dr. Kalpna Luthra,
AIIMS,Newdelhi
HIV Vaccine Research
Fellowship Dr . J. Venkat Rao
Professor, MCOPS, Manipal
University, Manipal
Biotechnological Research
and Drug Design
Fellowship Dr.Raghu Chandrasekar H.
Professor, MCOPS, Manipal
University, Manipal
HSV Drug discovery
Fellowship Dr. G. Kumaresan
Dept Genetics, Madurai
Kamarajar University,
Madurai
Cancer Genomic Research
Fellowship Dr. Elan Chezhian
Prof and Head
Dept of Microbiology,
University of Madras
Hepatitis Research
Fellowship Dr. Ashish Wadhwani
Professor, JSS College of
Pharmcy, Ooty
Biotechnological Research
Fellowship Dr. P. Vivekanadhan
Dept Biosciences, IIT-D,
Newdelhi
Hepatitis Research
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National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Oct 24-25, 2017
Life Time Achievements Awards 2017 Women in Science Awards 2017
Outstanding Research Scientist Awards 2017
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National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Fellowship Awards of Antiviral Research Society 2017
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National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Best Poster Presentation
S.
No.
Name of the
Participant
Name of the Institution Title of the Presentation
1. Aditya Kiran, G. Manipal University,
Karnataka.
Design and Synthesis of Silver
Nanoparticles of Andragraphis
Paniculata as Potential Anticancer
Agents
2. Sakthi Dasan, P. Bharathidasan University,
Trichy.
Antibacterial Activity of the Leaf
Extracts in Wrightia Tinctoria R.Br.
(Apocynaceae)
3. Roshana Devi, V. University of Madras,
Chennai
GTF-231, A Mixture of Gymnemic Acid,
Trigonelline and Ferulic Acid
Significantcy Ameliorates Oxidative
Stress in HFD Fed-Low Dose STZ
Induced Experimental Type-2 Diabetes
in Rats
4. Saravanan, G. MNR College of
Pharmacy, Hyderabad,
Telangana.
Design and Synthesis of New
Quinazolinyl Thiosemicarbazides for
their Anti-Microbial Activities
5. Kavitha, M. Arulmigu Kalasalingam
College of Arts and
Science, Krishnankoil.
Antiviral Activity of Chemokine
Receptor Antagonist (CCR5) Against
HIV
6. Beula Evangeline, C. JSS College of Pharmacy,
Ooty.
Zika Virus A Booming Threat and It’s
Treatment Regimens
7. Vasudha Anisetty JSS College of Pharmacy,
Ooty.
Efficacy of Sida Cordifolia L. Extract
Against Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1
Infection In Vitro and In Vivo
8. Gasim Hassan Nova College of
Pharmaceutical Education
and Research,
Vijayawada, Andhra
Pradesh.
Antibody Therapy Targeting the CD47
Protein is Effective in a Model of
Aggressive Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma
9. Ashok Kumar, N. Madurai Medical College,
Madurais.
Synthesis, Characterization and their
Biological Evaluation of 3(4- Substituted
Phenyl)-Azo-8-Aldehydo-4-Methyl
Coumarin Derivatives
10. Karthik Balakrishnan Madurai Kamarajar
University, Madurai.
Molecular Cellular Analysis of Selected
Food Additives for their Impact on Wnt
Signalling Pathway in Human Stomach
Cancer Cells
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National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Oct 24-25, 2017
Best Poster Presentation Awards 2017
Antiviral Society News Letter, Volume 1, Issue 2, Nov 2017
National Seminar on “RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN AND
DISCOVERY AGAINST EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES”
Oct 24-25, 2017
Best Poster Presentation Awards 2017
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Invited Article
Novel Protocol Treatment of Dengue Fever & Swine Flu-A (H1N1)
M. Chandramohan1, S.C. Vivekananthan
1, D. Sivakumar
1, P. Selvam
1,
2Nova College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research,
Jafferguda, Hyderabad, Telungana.
Introduction:
Amidst the gloomy situation of declaration of India as “HYPER ENDEMIC” for dengue fever with
yearly average incident of 19775 with mortality of 111.5 in India with worldwide incidence mounting to 100
million and mortality is abort 12% with endemicity occupying in more than 100 countries; we see literature
reports as late as 13th march 2013 stating that there is no specific drugs available for dengue fever;
consonance with the same mood the entire world’s Medical Fraternity is lamenting the same.
With anguish we wondered “How this is happening in this NEW MILLENNIUM” which has ushered in most
advanced scientific methods in diagnosis and treatment. We wanted to conquer this dreaded infection and
initiated methodical analysis of path physiology of the disease and causes of severe manifestations of the
disease namely Dengue haemorrhagic fever [DHF] and Dengue Shock Syndrome [DSS] and propensity for
mortality and morbidity.
This flavivirus, dengue encompasses four serotype namely D1, D2, D3 & D4. If the infection is from one
serotype with low viral load the manifestation will be mild fever and ends up as self liming disease or
undetected sub clinical form. Trouble starts with one serotype infection followed by 2nd
type with high viral
load and high level of non structural antigen NS1 along with higher than physiological level of secreted
cytokines; Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) Interleukin 1B [IL-B] and Interleukin-6 [IL-6] may
cause severe manifestation of the disease DHF; when the cytokines level goes up to exponential level they
precipitate “Cytokine Storm” and cause profound damage to microcirculatory systems of all the organs of the
body and reach a point of no return causing DFS, with profound capillary leak, haemorrhage, coagulopathy,
refractory thrombocytopenia and death becomes inevitable .
One other malady in all viral infections especially in susceptible children [congenital]or other age group can
progress from cytokine storm to catastrophic “Haemophagocytic Lympho Histiocytosis” manifesting as
uncontrolled indiscriminate phagocytosis of all haemopoitic cell ending in pancytopenia. Without targeting
the above said five precipitating factors, we are at present tackling the disease with symptomatic and
supportive measures along with trying in futile to control the vector mosquitoes Aedes Aegypti and Aedes
Albopictus. We sat down to search world literature through the internet targeting the virus for antivirals and
cytokines for anti-cytokines. As in Biblical verses; “Ask Seek and knock; the door will open” and for us the
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door opened and rich haul of details of our choice poured out and we had wide choice to pick and choose. We
had chosen two already in use drugs for long time and had shown to have functional metamorphosis as
antiviral agents; namely Chloroquine [CQ] and S-Adenosyl L-Methionine. We tagged on to these Ribavirin;
well known broad spectrum antiviral agent. While picking anti-cytokines, we chose again two drugs already
in use for other indications and shown to have functional metamorphosis as anti-cytokines namely CQ again
and Doxycycline; to these two anti-cytokines we selected and added Zileuton, Monteleukast and Zaltoprofen.
Modes of Anti Dengue virus actions:
1. Chloroquine: Chloroquine [CQ] had been shown to have 13 modes of antiviral actions as per
literature survey against 13 human pathogenic viruses from 1990 and our valuable contribution is
Anti Hepatitis –C virus [HCV] action in Huh 5-2 cell line studies; Chandramohan et al [2006] and
by 3D-Crystallography assay at NS5B polymerase, Periyasamy Selvam et al [2000]. As for anti
dengue virus [DV] action of CQ we gathered four good scientific reports as early as in 1990 by
Randolph VD et al spelled out that CQ inhibits proteolytic processing of Flavivirus PrM proteins to
as late as 2011; CQ blockade of NS3 of DV as shown by the Novartis institute of Tropical Medicine,
Singapore; in addition two more cell line studies by Navarro-Sanchez 2003 and Johan Nytes.
2. S-Adenosyl L.Methionine [SALM]
Lim SV et al 2011 had shown that SALM binds at NS5 Methyl Trasferace and blocks the D.V
attachment and viral entry into the target cells and terminates viral replication. They have spotted the
compound by virtual screening based on the matching of structural configuration in 5 million
chemicals
3. Ribavirin [RV]
Thakampuniya et al 2011 had shown that broad spectrum antiviral agent Ribavirin blocks DV
replication in MK2 cell line at 50.9 Mµ concentrations
Anti-Cytokines Actions
1. Chloroquine again hold another useful action of anti-cytokine activity as shown by (Jang CH et al 2006,
Weber SM, 2000) So CQ had Dual Anti DFV action, that is antiviral and anti-cytokine action to our
advantage. Another plus point is; it is available as injectable form which can be used in patients with
vomiting and diarrhea. Dose 5mg /kg oraly and 2mg/kg IM o.d
2. The popular antibiotic Doxycyline had been shown by (Castro et al [2011]) that it blocks TNF-α, IL B1
and IL6. Dose 100mg b.d
3. Zileuton; anti asthmatic agent is having good anti-cytokine action namely blockage of synthesis of
cystienyl leukotrine and leukotrine B4 and can be used beneficial for DFV infection. Dose: 600mg b.d
Monteleukast
Cysteinyl L Receptor – Antagonist
Zaltoprofen
Preferential Cox-2 blocker acting at the site of inflammation only
We launched a two pronged attack on DV infection and cytokine excess state with a scientific and judicious
combination of three antiviral agents acting at different sites of replication with additive action, along with
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five anti cytokines and anti inflammatory agents again acting at different levels with additive actions has
formed a formidable therapeutic combipack. We formulated a strategy to start the whole set of antivirals and
anticytokines from “DAYONE” of disease of DV infection so that both viral load and cytokine level will not
escalate and we will be able to win the battle against DV with ease and certainty.
Anti-Swine Flu A-H1N1 Programme:
In the same spree we culled out again two already in use drugs Chloroquine [CQ] antimalarial and
Nitazoxanide [NTZ] Antiprotozoal which are shown to have functional metamorphosis as Anti-A[H1N1]
Anti-A H1N1 action:
Chlroquine blocks the M2 channels of A[N1H1] and prevents attachment and cell entry of the targeted host
cells.
Nitazoxanide –NTZ had been shown to block maturation of Haemagglutinin surface antigen of the virus, 500
in number and wholesomely prevents virus attachment on to the targeted cell’s receptor sites, endocytosis,
trafficking inside the Nucleus of the cell, collecting essential materials for assembly of the virus, maturation
of the virus and final process of exocytosis.
These two Anti-A[H1N1] drugs have additive and complementary actions and when added with the
five anti-cytokines combination will work in consonance and will have lethal blow on the virus and prevent
cytokine excess or cytokine storm and will cure the patients radically. I have put up this proposal to W.H.O in
2009 itself for trial and implementation and got a pleasant reply that “Clinical Task Force considering with
attention to your proposal; thank you sharing your ideas with us”; no further communication followed.
New protocol treatment for Dengue Viral Fever
Material and Method:
Recruited 3 male 3 female patients; age ranged between 16 and 36, who had fever, with conjunctival
injection, body pain and retrobulbar pain who were positive for NS1 antigen by rapid card test and the same
remaining sera tested for anti dengue anti bodies IgM and IgG by ELISA assays proved positive denoting that
all the patients had been suffering from secondary dengue infection.
All the seven drugs were given from the day one of the diagnosis in the following oral dose schedule
1. CQ 300mg o.d 2.SALM 400 TDS 3) RV 200mg QID 4) Doxycycline 100mg b.d 5) Zileuton 600mg b.d 6)
Monteleukast 10mg o.d 7) Zaltoprofen 80 tds
We found the fever and other symptomatologies abated in 5 to 14 days while dengue IgM and IgG
ELISA assay had been repeated on every 4 to 6 days. To our surprise; an eye opener result noticed in these
six patients and the Dengue Anti IgM and IgG rendered negative in 16 to 30 days by ELISA assay while the
antibodies usually persist in the blood for 90 days and lifelong respectively.
Conclusion:
These results denote that prompt two prong attack on dengue virus and the illness with multimodal action
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might have drastically restricted the DV load and yielded minimal anti bodies production which were cleared
very early and interpreted as “RADICAL CURE” It is heartening to note that among the pessimistic attitude
and lamenting medical fraternity that there is no specific anti viral agent available we have picked up
effective and economical anti viral agents against DV and very effective anti cytokine combination tackling
the Dengue disease manifestations successfully. In both the programmes the antivirals should be used as
prophylaxis for all the inmates of the premises of the patients. In case of severe refractory thrombocytopenia
patient we have given intravenous Anti-D immunoglobulin 50µg/kg for 2 days and shown remarkable
recovery (Gaurav Kharya et al 2011).
These two programmes exemplifies “BENCH TO BED SIDE” motto of utilizing the laboratory
proved benefits to be made available to sick patients in the hospital beds as early as possible.
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Dr. M. Chandramohan MD., Ph.D., F.I.C.C
Distinguished Professor TN Dr. MGR Medical University/ Stem Cell Therapist
Chairman & Prof. of Hepatology, Bharat Ratna Kamarajar Jaundice, Liver Hospital and
Research Centre, Retd. Addl.Prof. & HOD of Internal medicine Research Wing, Madurai Medical
College
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