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Our Scientific Research Centre gives our customers an edge over others as research can be carried across two different divisions which complement each other: Plant Biotechnology Division and Microbiology Division services
Plant Biotechnology Division:
services We conduct continuous research for the conservation and propagation of elite and endangered medicinal and aromatic plant species. To facilitate our research and preservation efforts, SRC established protocols for clonal multiplication of Patchouli and Geranium which are used in making fragrances. Tissue culture studies have been undertaken on a number of plant species such as Aquilaria Agallocha, Pogostemon Cablin, Pelargonium Graveolens, Cistus Ladanier, Chrysanthemum Cinerariaefolium, Nothapodytes Foetida and Phyllanthus Niruri.

Gene Bank, Breeders Stock, and Micro-Propagation Protocols are developed for endangered and economically important aromatic plants including those used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. We apply Genetic Engineering Methods to develop Novel Transgenic and specific Gene Cloning involved in Stereo – Specific Bio-transformations in Mentha and Vanilla.
State-of-the-art Molecular Marker Technology is incorporated for the development of molecular markers in Jatropa. Other facilities include a greenhouse which comes with automatic humidity and temperature control for the propagation of clonal plants being raised through the means of tissue culture. The centre also facilitates the cultivation of Patchouli and Geranium for farmers with an assured buy-back. services
Microbiology Division:
services Our microbiology laboratory has been actively involved in Bio transformation, in-vitro antimicrobial testing, in-vivo Efficacy Studies of the final formulation used in the cosmetics which adheres to Standard BIS and ASTM methods. The laboratory also comes equipped with Bio-safety units and temperature controlled shakers. A number of bio reactors have been installed for mass production of plant and microbial cells. The laboratory has its own Downstream Processing Section which is equipped for extraction, isolation, purification of products and analysis with GC, HPLC, HPTLC and GC/MS instruments.

 

We offer services for development of anti-aging/anti-wrinkle, skin-lightening and anti-acne products, cleansers, moisturizers,deodorants and other cosmetics.

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• Selected varieties of herbs for use in cosmetics,with their phytochemical fingerprint.
• Tissue culture propagation of herbs required on large scale.

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Screening protocols have been developed for evaluating cosmetic potential of herbal extracts for:
Anti-wrinkle activity: The dermal components of the skin responsible for maintaining its elasticity, firmness and moisture retaining capacity are degraded by the enzymes elastase, collagenase and hyaluronidase, leading to wrinkle formation. Free radicals and other oxidants accelerate this process. Compounds that inhibit the enzymes or act as antioxidants reduce wrinkle formation.
Skin lightening activity : The color of the skin is due to the pigment melanin. Tyrosinase is a key enzyme in melanin formation. Inhibition of this enzyme results in skin whitening.
UV protection : Extracts that absorb UV rays can be used in skin lightening, anti-wrinkle and sunscreen products.
Deodorant activity : Anti-bacterial activity of the herbal extracts against the odor causing skin microbes.
 

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Phytochemical standardization of herbs with respect to their active ingredients using HPTLC, HPLC, GCMS and UV-VIS Spectrophotometry.

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Development of stable and aesthetic cosmetic formulations using standardized active ingredients and additives.

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There is now increasing pressure on manufacturers of cosmetics to eliminate the use of animals for safety testing. In vitro testing using cell cultures is the preferred alternative. The laboratory provides facilities for safety testing using cell cultures.

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Evaluation of skin care products using modern instrumental methods for quantitative measurement of skin parameters:
Anti-wrinkle : The depth and number of wrinkles on the skin, and elasticity of the skin.
Skin whitening : Melanin index.
Moisturizing : Trans-epidermal water loss.
Cleansing : Sebum content.
 

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Cosmetic Bio-Technology
services Cosmetic Bio-technology: A programme for evaluation of fragrance ingredients for the Production of cosmetics has been initiated. More than 250 Organic Chemicals have been tested against skin micro-flora for their anti-microbial and deodorant properties.
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Development of Tissue Culture: Gene Bank, Breeders stock and micro-propagation protocols for endangered and economically important and aromatic plants including those used in Ayurveda and other traditional forms of medicine.

Genetic Engineering Programmes: Application of Genetic Engineering methods, novel transgenics, specific gene cloning involved in stereo-specific bio-transformations; Menthe and Vanilla.
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Come to us for Technology Packages and Consultany
services • Micro-propagation and field cultivation protocols with selected Breeders stock.
• Bio-transformation protocols
• Consultancy for development of bio-technological protocols for Industries and Institutes
• Aromatic and medicinal plants from tissue culture for cultivation
• Training programmes in bio-technologies

We Undertake chemical process and custom synthesis
work for pharma, agro and other industries.

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