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Dr. Nor Aini Saidin

NorAiniSaidin         Senior Lecturer
        Ph.D (Toxicology), M.Sc (Toxicology)
         
        norainis @ usm.my
        Tel: (+6) 04-562 2398
        Fax:(+6) 04-562 2349
         
        Research Interests:
        In vitro and in vivo toxicology research
(herbal medicine, nanomaterial,natural products)
        In vitro human 3D tissue model
        Dermal-skin irritation test
         

AboutMe

Expertise


Toxicology in vitro and in vivo

Professional bodies                           
Malaysia society of Toxicology

Consultation
GLP-OECD acute toxicity testing

Publications

1. Saidin, N.A., Holmes, E., Randall, T., Takayama, H. and Gooderham, N.J. (2010). Extract of Malaysian kratom and its majod alkaloid, mitragynine: Is their cytotoxicity mediated by opioid receptors? Accepted for publication in proceedings of International Conference of Agriculture and Animal Science (CAAS) 2010 in Singapore.

2. Saidin, N.A., Takayama, H., Holmes, E., and Gooderham, N.J. (2008). Cytotoxicity of extract of Malaysian Kratom and its dominant alkaloid mitragynine, on human cell lines. Planta Medica,74: DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075279 (Abstract)

3. Saidin, N.A., Randall, T., Takayama, H., Holmes, E., and Gooderham, N.J. (2008). Malaysian Kratom, a phyto-pharmaceutical of abuse: Studies on the mechanism or its cytotoxicity. Toxicology, 253, 19-20 (Abstract).

4. Saidin, N.A. and Gooderham, N.J. (2007). In vitro toxicology of extract of Mitragyna speciosa Korth, a Malaysian phytopharmaceutical of abuse. Toxicology, 240: 166-167 (Abstract)

Research Grant

 

Role

Research/Project   Title

Funding Agency

Award Period

Principle researcher

Studies on Biological and Cytotoxicity of Essential Oil of Mitragyna Speciosa Korth Leaves in Human Cell Lines , USM (JANGKA PENDEK) , RM39,774.00,

USM

1/7/2010-30/9/2012

Principle researcher

Efficacy And Skin Irritation Evaluation For Nanoemulsion Of Jasminum Officinale And Matricaria Recutita Essential Oils For Mosquito Repellent: And In Vitro Studies , USM (RU) , RM176,321.78,

USM

15/2/2014-14/2/2016

 

Awards



Patents



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