Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco

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Dr. Sylianco has done a lot of work on mutagens, antimutagens, and bio-organic mechanisms where she has more than 50 scientific articles, 7 books and 5 monographs to her name. Her books are used as textbooks in college chemistry courses in many schools throughout the country.
 
For her achievements, Dr. Sylianco received the Gregorio Y. Zara award, 1977; UP Endowment Professorial Chair in Chemistry, 1974-1977; and was Fellow of the Royal Society, 1958.
 
Sex: Female
Education:
  • University of Iowa, PhD. in Biochemistry, 1957
  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, M.S. Chemistry, 1953
  • Silliman University, Negros Oriental, B.S. Chemistry, 1949

Field of Specialization:

Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental mutagenesis, Antimutagenesis, Antiteratogenesis

Researches:

Lim-Sylianco, C.L., (1993) Molecular Nutrition (Book)
NAST

Lim-Sylianco, C.L., (1995) Bioorganic and Bioorganic Mechanisms (Book)
NAST

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y., (1999) Gero-protectice activity of some medicinal plants.
Philippine Journal of Science (In press)

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. Mallorca, R. Serrame, E. Wu, L.S., (1992) A comparison of germ cell antigenotoxic activity of non-dietary and dietary coconut oil and soybean oil.
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 17(2)

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. Balboa, J. Casareno, R. Mallorca, R. Serrame, E. Wu, L.S., (1992) Antigenotoxic effects of bone marrow cells of coconut oil versus soybean oil.
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 17(2)

Sylianco, C.Y.L. Blanco, F.R.B., (1985) Inhibitory effects on germ cell genotoxicity
Natural and Applied Science Bulletin Volume 37

Sylianco, C.Y.L. Jansalin, J., (1985) Mutagenicity and clastogenicity potential of some pesticides.
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 7

Sylianco, C.Y.L. Jocano, A.P., (1986) Antimutagenic effects of eighteen medicinal plants.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 115(4)

Sylianco, C.Y.L., (1986) Somatic and germ cell. Genotoxins in foods.
Acta Manila Volume 35

Sylianco, C.Y.L. Blanco, F.R.B. Lim, C.M., (1987) Mutagenicity clastogenicity and antimutagenicity of sambong tablets.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 116

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. Panizares, I. Jocano, A.P., (1985) Clastogenic effects on bone marrow erythrocytes of some medicinal plants.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 114(2)

Villaseñor, I.M. Dayrit, F.M. Lim-Sylianco, C.Y., (1990) Studies on Moringa Oleifera seeds, II. Thermal degradation of roasted seeds.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 119(1)

Cabalfin, E.A. Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. Concha, J.A., (1982) Mutagenicity studies on forty one Philippine medicinal plants.
Asian Journal of Pharmacy Volume 4(6)

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y., (1993) Mutagens, carcinogens, and antimutagens in foods and related systems.
NRCP in its Diamond Jubilee

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. San Agustin, J. Panizares, I. Karunungan, S.M. Jocano, A.P., (1981) Antimutagenic effects of some vitamines on bone marrow erythrocytes of mice treated with various mutagens.
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Volume 3

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. Daya, E.c., (1984) Antimutagenic effects of some inorganic biochemical systems.
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 6

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. Blanco, F.R., (1984) eratogenic potential of tetracycline.
Natural and Applied Science Bulletin Volume 36

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y., (1983) Desmutagens and antimutagens
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 19

Baylon, A.T. Lim-Sylianco C.Y,, (1996) The effects of Ocimum sanctum Linn. (Sulasi) leaves on the genotoxicity of tetracycline and dimethylnitrosamine
UPManila Journal Volume 2(1)

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y., (1990) Genotoxic toxicology
National Academy of Science and Technology

SerrameE. Wu, L.S. Lim-Sylianco, C.Y., (Ja-Mr 1995) Inhibition of activity of genotoxic tumor promoters by two Philippine medicinal plants.
The Philippine Journal of Science Volume 124(1)

Balboa, J.G. Lim-Sylianco C.Y., (Ap-Je 1995) Effect of some medicinal plants on skin tumor promotion.
The Philippine Journal of Science Volume 124(2)

Serrame, E. Lim-Sylianco, C.Y., (1995) Anti-tumor promoting activity of decoctions and expressed juices from Philippine medicinal plants.
The Philippine Journal of Science Volume 124(3)

Lim-Sylianco, C., (1993) Molecular Biochemistry (Book)
National Academy of Science and Technology

Adelaida M. Bendana-Brown, Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, (1957 F 15) Determination of calcium and oxalates in Philippine plant foods
Journal of the Philippine Pharmaceutical Association Volume 44, No. 2

Adelaida M. Bendana-Brown, Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, (1959 Mr) Availability of calcium in Philippine vegetables
Journal of Nutrition Volume 67, No. 3

(Ap 1959) The effect of riboflavin deficiency upon the metabolism of trytophan by liver and kidey tissue
Journal of Biological Chemistry Volume 234, No. 4

Adelaida M. Bendana-Brown, Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, (1961) Laboratory manual for biochemistry
University of the Philippines (mimeog.)

(1961) Syllabus for modern approach for organic chemistry
University of the Philippines (mimeog.)

Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, R. G. Lorica, (1962) Laboratory manual for organic chemistry
University of the Philippines (mimeog)

(1963) Principles in organic chemistry - Part I
University of the Philippines (mimeog.) 

Awards:

  • Elected Academician, NAST, 1980
  • Conferred as National Scientist, NAST, 1994
  • Gregorio Y. Zara Award, PHILAAS, 1979
  • Outstanding Faculty, UP, 1985
  • CASAA Award of Distinction in Biochemistry, , 1985
  • Outstanding Scientist, DOST, Region 7, 1987
  • Fellow, The Royal Society of Chemistry, London
  • Fellow, New York Academy of Sciences
  • D.J. Professorial Chair in Chemistry,
  • UP Endowment Professorial Chair in Chemistry,
  • Achievement Award (Pharmaceutical Sciences), NRCP-DOST, 1988
  • Magna Cum Laude, B. S., Silliman University, 1948
  • Magna Cum Laude, B. S. Chemistry, Silliman University, 1949
  • Travel Grant, Fulbright, 1953
  • NSF Summer Fellowship for First Chemistry Institute, National Science Foundation, July 1954
  • Iota Sigma Pi awaed, University of Iowa (Iridiun Chapter), 1956
  • Bose Sudhindra award, International Club, University of Iowa, 1956