Publications by authors named "Allur S Sivakumar"

The intercalative yeast t-RNA binding behavior of some metallo-surfactant complexes, Co(ip)(TA)](ClO) () and [Co(dpq)(TA)](ClO) () where TA = Tetradecylamine (Myristylamine), ip = imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline and dpq = dipyrido[3,2-d:2'-3'-f]quinoxaline containing π-conjugated systems (both below and above critical micelle concentration) have been investigated by means of absorption spectral titration, competitive binding, circular dichroism, cyclic voltammetry, and viscometry measurements. Absorption spectral titration results implicate yeast tRNA has significant effects on the binding behaviors of two surfactant complexes intercalative mode showed a significant absorption band of hypochromicity with red shift. The intrinsic binding constant values below and above CMC were determined as = 6.

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a collection of metabolic and pathophysiological disorders manifested with high glucose levels in the blood due to the inability of β-pancreatic cells to secrete an adequate amount of insulin or insensitivity of insulin towards receptor to oxidize blood glucose. Nevertheless, the preceding definition is only applicable to people who do not have inherited or metabolic disorders. Suppose a person who has been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2DM sustains an injury and the treatment of the damage is complicated and prolonged.

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This study was performed to elucidate the effects of linoleic acid (LA), oleic acid (OA) and their combination (LA + OA) on cell proliferation, apoptosis, necrosis, and the lipid metabolism related gene expression in bovine satellite cells (BSCs), isolated from bovine muscles. Cell viability was significantly increased with the OA and LA treatment. Furthermore, LA + OA enhanced cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner (10 to 100 µM), whereas it lowered at 250 µM.

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This study was conducted to determine the effects of long chain fatty acids (LCFAs) on triacylglycerol (TAG) content, as well as on genes associated with lipid synthesis and fatty acid composition in bovine satellite cells. Both saturated (palmitic and stearic) and unsaturated (oleic and linoleic) fatty acids stimulated the TAG accumulation at a concentration of 100 µM and oleate increased it significantly more than stearate and palmitate. The results revealed that the lipid droplet formation was markedly stimulated by linoleate and oleate at 100 µM.

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  • Nanotechnology is rapidly advancing and is widely used, with nanoparticles generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can cause oxidative stress, leading to cell damage and potentially cancer.
  • This study specifically investigates the effects of TiO2 nanoparticles on 3T3-L1 cells, revealing that exposure increases ROS and decreases glutathione levels, indicating oxidative stress.
  • The research also demonstrates that TiO2 induces apoptosis through a caspase-dependent pathway, as evidenced by changes in key protein expressions, underscoring the need for cautious consideration in the use of such nanoparticles.
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Gravitational force and shear forces induce various changes in gene expression and metabolite production of microorganisms. Previous reports have shown that there are differences in the expression of different sets of proteins and enzymes under microgravity conditions compared to normal gravity. The aim of this study is to utilize culture filtrates of Penicillium chrysogenum grown under microgravity and normal conditions to synthesize silver nanoparticles and to examine whether there is any difference between their physiochemical and biological function.

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The present study evaluates in vitro cytotoxic effects and the mode of interaction of biologically synthesized Ag and Au nanoparticles (NPs) using Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata f.

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  • The study evaluated the anticancer properties of bioinspired silver (AgNPs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) synthesized from spinach leaves against mouse myoblast cancer cells.
  • Both nanoparticles demonstrated cytotoxic effects on cancer cells at low concentrations, with AgNPs causing significant cell death in zebrafish embryos at a lower dose compared to AuNPs.
  • The results suggest that these nanoparticles could be developed as potential biomaterials for cancer treatment, particularly highlighting their ability to induce apoptosis in cancer cells.
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The effect of Sunphenon and Polyphenon 60 in oxidative stress response, myogenic regulatory factors, inflammatory cytokines, apoptotic and proteolytic pathways on H2O2-induced myotube atrophy was addressed. Cellular responses of H2O2-induced C2C12 cells were examined, including mRNA expression of myogenic regulatory factors, such as MyoD and myogenin, inflammatory pathways, such as TNF-α and NF-kB, as well as proteolytic enzymes, such as μ-calpain and m-calpain. The pre-treatment of Sunphenon (50 μg/mL)/Polyphenon 60 (50 μg/mL) on H2O2-treated C2C12 cells significantly down-regulated the mRNA expression of myogenin and MyoD when compared to those treated with H2O2-induced alone.

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The present review has been focused largely on the sex type differences in beef quality among heifers, cows, steers and bulls in various feeding environments. Genetic groups, feeding systems and gender are the major factors that change carcass characteristics and fatty acid profiles of cattle. Studies identified that heifer beef has super characteristics in eating quality and a better healthy composition in fatty acids than steer, cow and bull.

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The objective of this study was to evaluate antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects of a novel peptide (T.peptide) isolated from bovine and commercially available MPG peptide. The amino acid sequences of the T.

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The study examined the effects of galangin (GA) on oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokine levels and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) activation in fructose-fed rat liver. Adult male albino Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups. Groups 1 and 4 received the control diet containing starch as the source of carbohydrate while groups 2 and 3 were fed a diet containing fructose.

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Galangin is an antioxidant flavonol present in high concentrations in the rhizome of Alpinia galanga. We investigated the effect of galangin on whole-body insulin resistance and kidney oxidative stress in a fructose-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome. Male albino Wistar rats were divided into 6 groups containing six animals each.

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