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Biology and Biochemistry
Singapore
2026

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
99
Citations
28336
World Ranking
1617
National Ranking
6

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Singapore Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Singapore Leader Award

Overview

Alan Prem Kumar is affiliated with the National University of Singapore in Singapore. Their research primarily focuses on molecular biology and cancer-related studies within the broader fields of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine.

The scientist's work spans various subfields including:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cancer Research
  • Oncology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomaterials

Research topics frequently addressed in their publications include:

  • Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
  • MicroRNA in disease regulation
  • Circular RNAs in diseases
  • Cancer Cells and Metastasis
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery

Key recent papers authored by Alan Prem Kumar cover a range of topics relevant to cancer biology and molecular signaling pathways:

  • PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling transduction pathway and targeted therapies in cancer, 2023, Molecular Cancer
  • Emerging role of exosomes in cancer progression and tumor microenvironment remodeling, 2022, Journal of Hematology & Oncology
  • Regulation of Nuclear Factor-KappaB (NF-κB) signaling pathway by non-coding RNAs in cancer: Inhibiting or promoting carcinogenesis?, 2021, Cancer Letters
  • Targeting AKT/mTOR in Oral Cancer: Mechanisms and Advances in Clinical Trials, 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Mechanism of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in cancer and its regulation by natural compounds, 2023, Medicinal Research Reviews

Frequent publication venues for the scientist include:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Biomolecules
  • Life Sciences
  • Journal of Hematology & Oncology
  • Cancers

Alan Prem Kumar has collaborated extensively with several co-authors in the field. Notable frequent collaborators are:

  • Gautam Sethi
  • Kiavash Hushmandi
  • Ali Zarrabi
  • Milad Ashrafizadeh
  • Sepideh Mirzaei

In addition to journal articles, the scientist has contributed to book publications, including a recent title named Autophagy, Apoptosis and Ferroptosis in Oncology published by World Scientific in 2024.

Best Publications

  • Targeting the STAT3 signaling pathway in cancer: role of synthetic and natural inhibitors.

    Kodappully Sivaraman Siveen;Sakshi Sikka;Rohit Surana;Xiaoyun Dai

  • The Role of Resveratrol in Cancer Therapy

    Jeong-Hyeon Ko;Gautam Sethi;Jae-Young Um;Muthu K Shanmugam

  • Thymoquinone: Potential cure for inflammatory disorders and cancer

    Chern Chiuh Woo;Alan Prem Kumar;Alan Prem Kumar;Gautam Sethi;Kwong Huat Benny Tan

  • The Multifaceted Role of Curcumin in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

    Muthu K. Shanmugam;Grishma Rane;Madhu Mathi Kanchi;Frank Arfuso

  • Dual role of autophagy in hallmarks of cancer.

    Shikha Satendra Singh;Somya Vats;Amelia Yi-Qian Chia;Tuan Zea Tan

  • Ageing and the telomere connection: An intimate relationship with inflammation.

    Jingwen Zhang;Grishma Rane;Xiaoyun Dai;Muthu K. Shanmugam

  • Antioxidant response elements: Discovery, classes, regulation and potential applications.

    Azhwar Raghunath;Kiruthika Sundarraj;Raju Nagarajan;Frank Arfuso

  • Multifaceted link between cancer and inflammation

    Gautam Sethi;Muthu K. Shanmugam;Lalitha Ramachandran;Alan Prem Kumar

  • Deformability study of breast cancer cells using microfluidics

    H. W. Hou;Q. S. Li;G. Y. H. Lee;A. P. Kumar

  • Ursolic acid in cancer prevention and treatment: Molecular targets, pharmacokinetics and clinical studies

    Muthu K. Shanmugam;Xiaoyun Dai;Alan Prem Kumar;Benny K.H. Tan

  • Potential role of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)3 signaling pathway in inflammation, survival, proliferation and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma.

    Aruljothi Subramaniam;Muthu K. Shanmugam;Ekambaram Perumal;Feng Li

  • Targeting autophagy using natural compounds for cancer prevention and therapy

    Shuo Deng;Muthu K. Shanmugam;Alan Prem Kumar;Celestial T. Yap;Celestial T. Yap

  • Targeted abrogation of diverse signal transduction cascades by emodin for the treatment of inflammatory disorders and cancer

    Deepti Shrimali;Muthu K. Shanmugam;Alan Prem Kumar;Jingwen Zhang

  • Oleanolic acid and its synthetic derivatives for the prevention and therapy of cancer: Preclinical and clinical evidence

    Muthu K. Shanmugam;Xiaoyun Dai;Alan Prem Kumar;Benny K.H. Tan

  • Wnt signaling in triple-negative breast cancer.

    S. Pohl;N. Brook;Mark Agostino;Frank Arfuso

  • Targeting transcription factor STAT3 for cancer prevention and therapy.

    Edna Zhi Pei Chai;Muthu K. Shanmugam;Frank Arfuso;Arunasalam Dharmarajan

  • Anticancer activity of thymoquinone in breast cancer cells: Possible involvement of PPAR-γ pathway

    Chern Chiuh Woo;Ser Yue Loo;Veronica Gee;Chun Wei Yap

  • Targeted inhibition of tumor proliferation, survival, and metastasis by pentacyclic triterpenoids: potential role in prevention and therapy of cancer.

    Muthu K. Shanmugam;An H. Nguyen;Alan Prem Kumar;Alan Prem Kumar;Benny K-H Tan

  • Thymoquinone Inhibits Tumor Growth and Induces Apoptosis in a Breast Cancer Xenograft Mouse Model: The Role of p38 MAPK and ROS

    Chern Chiuh Woo;Annie Hsu;Alan Prem Kumar;Gautam Sethi

  • Cancer prevention and therapy through the modulation of transcription factors by bioactive natural compounds

    Muthu K Shanmugam;Jong Hyun Lee;Edna Zhi Pei Chai;Madhu Mathi Kanchi

Frequent Co-Authors

Gautam Sethi
Gautam Sethi National University of Singapore
Muthu K. Shanmugam
Muthu K. Shanmugam National University of Singapore
Frank Arfuso
Frank Arfuso University of Western Australia
Kwang Seok Ahn
Kwang Seok Ahn Kyung Hee University
Feng Li
Feng Li Shandong University
Peter E. Lobie
Peter E. Lobie Tsinghua University
Kam M. Hui
Kam M. Hui National Cancer Centre Singapore
Tuan Zea Tan
Tuan Zea Tan National University of Singapore
Vinay Tergaonkar
Vinay Tergaonkar Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara
Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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