Publications by authors named "B S Prabhakar"

Plant based medicine is gaining recognition as a complementary approach to conventional treatments. Plants contain lectins that bind to carbohydrates and exhibit various biological properties and being used in cancer treatment. In present investigation Cordia myxa fruit was chosen, screen for presence of lectin and explore its biological role.

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  • Metastasis is a complicated disease that relies on specific protein interactions, such as Vimentin and NEDD9, which are crucial for cancer progression and treatment resistance.
  • Withaferin A (WFA) is a natural compound thought to target Vimentin, potentially offering a way to inhibit metastasis, although its complete mechanism is still not clear.
  • Research has utilized various techniques, including gene expression analysis and protein interaction assays, to demonstrate that targeting the Vimentin-NEDD9 interaction with WFA can reduce melanoma spread to the lungs, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic approach.
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This study aimed to develop paclitaxel (PTX)-loaded PEGylated (PEG)-pH-sensitive (SpH) liposomes to enhance drug delivery efficiency and cytotoxicity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells. PTX-loaded PEG-SpH liposomes were prepared using the thin film hydration method. ATR-FTIR compatibility studies revealed no significant interactions among liposome formulation components.

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An antifungal agent, luliconazole, is commercially available in cream or gel form. The major limitation of these conventional formulations is less residence time at the infection site. The primary objective of this work was to develop luliconazole-loaded polyvinyl alcohol (Luz-PVA) nanofibers for mycotic skin conditions with a longer retention.

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