Publications by authors named "Deepika Chhabra"

: Human fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells have proven potential as therapeutics but lack extensive research due to their limited supply. Even expanded fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells enter senescence or lose their self-renewal capacity after a few days in culture. The present study aimed to obtain a homogeneous and persistent supply of hematopoietic stem cells from the fetal liver by establishing a cell line through immortalization of cells by enhancing telomerase activity.

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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an uncommon condition caused by alveolar rupture due to increased intra-alveolar pressure resulting in air tracking along the tracheobronchial tree. While chest pain, neck pain, and dyspnea are the most commonly described symptoms, bradycardia could be an associated manifestation occasionally. In the majority of cases, pneumomediastinum is usually diagnosed on chest X-ray.

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Background: Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY - a rhythmic cyclic breathing) is known to produce several physiological changes in human body. Earlier it has been reported that SKY improves cardiovascular modulations, namely increase in heart rate variability.

Objective: To observe the synchronization in oscillatory modulations in cardiac autonomic tone and ventilatory exchange during Long Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (LSKY).

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Background Stress leads to immune system dysregulation and dyshomeostasis at the gene level. Mind-body practices are known to influence genomic expression, leading to better health and quality of life. Objective To assess the effect of Advanced Meditation Program (AMP) on the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory and antioxidative genes among those already practicing Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY).

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Earlier research from our laboratory demonstrated the presence of stimulatory activity of different growth factors in the fetal liver (FL) extracts when collected in a medium known as fetal liver conditioned medium (FLCM) using Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). In the present study, we have assessed two other cytokines viz. IL-6 and FMS like tyrosine kinase-3 (Flt-3) with the help of bioneutralization assay.

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Fetal liver hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) have been considered appropriate for the management of aplastic anemia owing to their proliferative potential. Bone marrow recovery was possible in some cases; the engraftment potential of these cells, however was unsatisfactory, possibly due to the availability of a smaller number of these cells from a single fetus. The present study explores how we can expand fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells under in vitro conditions.

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