Location: R. No. 306/307, Block IV, Division of Biotechnology

General Information about the Lab
AMNT Lab is primarily focused on the drug discovery and therapeutics. Both medicinal plants and microorganisms are used as source of bioactive molecules which are further screened for possible antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiinflammatory and other potential activities. Actinomycetes from diverse habitat, including endophytic isolates constitute the main microbial source for the discovery of the therapeutic molecules. Pesticide degradation and biosurfactant aspects are also targeted in case of actinomycetes. Research is also focused on developing nano-formulations of microorganism-derived compounds with the aim of finding new potential therapeutics. Besides, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems for novel therapeutics are also being explored to overcome challenges like poor bioavailability, in vivo stability, solubility, intestinal absorption and sustained and targeted delivery to site of action.

Facilities Available (software, hardware)
AMNT lab is a well equipped laboratory provided with state of the art infrastructure for student's practical training, project and research work. VLife MDS 4.4 is available for Computer Aided Drug Design studies. Equipments available are ELISA Plate reader, UV Visible Spectrophotometer, Biologic LP for Protein Purification, Gel Doc, Fermentor, Nikon Fluoroscent Microscope, Bench-top Centrifuge, Refrigerated Centrifuge, Mini Centrifuge, Deep Freezer (-20°C, -80°C), Bacetriological Incubators, Shaker Incubator, Oven, Autoclave, Rotary Evaporator, MilliQ Water Purification System, Soxhelt Apparatus, Gel Rocker, Gel Electrophoresis Unit (Vertical, Horizontal), Vortex Mixer, Magentic Stirrer, Hot Plate, Laminar Room of BSL-2 level and other basic amenities.