Vinithra Ponnusamy

About

My research interests lie at the dynamic intersection of molecular biology and obesity-related fields within the broader spectrum of life sciences. I am driven by a fascination with the intricate molecular mechanisms that govern fundamental life processes and their dysregulation in complex diseases. My work seeks to unravel the molecular underpinnings of obesity, a significant global health challenge, to better understand its development, progression, and associated health implications. By integrating the principles and techniques of molecular biology with the study of obesity, I aim to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of metabolic health and to identify potential avenues for novel interventions and preventive strategies.

Employment

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Education

• Bharathiar University DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
  2019 - Present
• BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY MASTER OF SCIENCE
  2017 - 2019
• PSG College of Arts and Science BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
  2014 - 2017

Projects & Funding

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Publications (12)

• Structure–function relationships between the human bitter taste receptor <scp>TAS2R38</scp> and propylthiouracil: An in‐silico investigation
  IUBMB Life 2025 DOI: 10.1002/iub.70008
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• T1R2/T1R3 polymorphism affects sweet and fat perception: Correlation between SNP and BMI in the context of obesity development
  Human Genetics 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s00439-024-02690-1
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• The gustin gene variation at rs2274333 and PROP taster status affect dietary fat perception: a stepwise multiple regression model study
  The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2024.109619
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• <scp>CD36</scp> genetic polymorphism and salivary cues are associated with oleic acid sensitivity and dietary fat intake
  Nutrition Bulletin 2023 DOI: 10.1111/nbu.12633
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• Exercise modifies fatty acid perception and metabolism
  Acta Physiologica 2023 DOI: 10.1111/apha.13968
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• Tongue papillae density and fat taster status- a cardinal role on sweet and bitter taste perception among Indian population
  Food Research International 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112294
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• Genetic variation in sweet taste receptors and a mechanistic perspective on sweet and fat taste sensation in the context of obesity
  Obesity Reviews 2022 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13512
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• CD36 and GPR120 mediated orogustatory perception of dietary lipids and its physiological implication in the pygmy mouse Mus booduga
  Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 2022 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13755
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• Anti‐Obesity Effect of T. Chebula Fruit Extract on High Fat Diet Induced Obese Mice: A Possible Alternative Therapy
  Molecular Nutrition & Food Research 2021 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202001224
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• Single nucleotide polymorphism in CD36: Correlation to peptide YY levels in obese and non-obese adults
  Clinical Nutrition 2021 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2021.02.044
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