Oral versus intravenous iron therapy in iron deficiency anemia: An observational study.

Background: Intravenous (IV) iron sucrose is claimed to have better safety profile and efficacy in treatment of iron deficiency anemia than conventional oral iron supplements.

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy and safety of IV iron therapy with oral iron supplements in iron deficiency anemia.

Methods: An observational study was carried out by allocating 100 patients with baseline hemoglobin between 5 and 10 g/dL into two groups of oral iron and IV iron group.

Phylogenetic characterization of Setaria equina and its association with other filarids.

Molecular characterization studies on Setaria equina are limited. The present study aimed to characterize S. equina at the cytochrome c oxidase gene and to examine its phylogenetic relationships with other filarid species.

A carbene stabilized precursor for the spatial atomic layer deposition of copper thin films.

This paper demonstrates a carbene stabilized precursor [Cu(NHC)(hmds)] with suitable volatility, reactivity and thermal stability, that enables the spatial plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (APP-ALD) of copper thin films at atmospheric pressure. The resulting conductive and pure copper layers were thoroughly analysed and a comparison of precursor and process with the previously reported silver analogue [Ag(NHC)(hmds)] revealed interesting similarities and notable differences in precursor chemistry and growth characteristics. This first report of APP-ALD grown copper layers is an important starting point for high throughput, low-cost manufacturing of copper films for nano- and optoelectronic devices.

Quantitative PCR based detection system for cyanobacterial geosmin/2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB) events in drinking water sources: Current status and challenges.

Taste and odor (T&O) are an important issue in drinking water, aquaculture, recreation and a few other associated industries, and cyanobacteria-relevant geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB) are the two most commonly detected T&O compounds worldwide. A rise in the cyanobacterial blooms and associated geosmin/2-MIB episodes due to anthropogenic activities as well as climate change has led to global concerns for drinking water quality. The increasing awareness for the safe drinking, aquaculture or recreational water systems has boost the demand for rapid, robust, on-site early detection and monitoring system for cyanobacterial geosmin/2-MIB events.

In silico and in vitro neutralization of PLA activity of Daboxin P by butein, mimosine and bakuchiol.

Medicinal plants have always been used for snakebite treatment by traditional healers but they lack scientific evidence of action. However secondary metabolites of such plants have been explored and found to inhibit the toxic effect of venom proteins. Literature survey from 2003 to 2019 resulted in identification of 251 secondary metabolites with such properties.

A new metalorganic chemical vapor deposition process for MoS with a 1,4-diazabutadienyl stabilized molybdenum precursor and elemental sulfur.

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is known for its versatile properties and hence is promising for a wide range of applications. The fabrication of high quality MoS2 either as homogeneous films or as two-dimensional layers on large areas is thus the objective of intense research. Since industry requirements on MoS2 thin films can hardly be matched by established exfoliation fabrication methods, there is an enhanced need for developing new chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes where a rational precursor selection is a crucial step.

Targeting SARS CoV2 (Indian isolate) genome with miRNA: An in silico study.

The newly identified SARS CoV2 has become a global pandemic since December 2019. Various researchers are trying to design a vaccine candidate against the virus. On the other hand, another group is focussing on repurposing approved or clinically tested drugs for treatment.

Effect of fats and oils on pasting and textural properties of wheat flour.

Effects of fats and oils on pasting and textural properties of soft and hard wheat flours were investigated. Fats and oils significantly diminished peak viscosity, trough, breakdown, setback, final viscosity and escalated the pasting temperature. Effects on pasting properties were found more noticeable for soft wheat flour.

Quality characteristics of infusion and health consequences: a comparative study between orthodox and CTC green teas.

The present study compares the effects of two green tea processing techniques, orthodox and CTC (curl, tear and crush) on the quality parameters and sensory profiles under the geographical and climatic conditions of Assam, India. The results showed that CTC green tea infusions had 13.3, 7.

Salazinic Acid-Derived Depsidones and Diphenylethers with α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity from the Lichen Parmotrema dilatatum.

Three new depsidones, parmosidones F - G (1 - 2), and 8'-O-methylsalazinic acid (3), and 3 new diphenylethers, parmetherines A - C (4 - 6), together with 2 known congeners were isolated from the whole thalli of , a foliose chlorolichen. Their structures were unambiguously determined by extensive spectroscopic analyses and comparison with literature data. The isolated polyphenolics were assayed for their α-glucosidase inhibitory activities.

designing of multi-epitope vaccine construct against human coronavirus infections.

Single stranded RNA viruses were known to cause variety of diseases since many years and are gaining much importance due to pandemic after the identification of a novel corona virus (severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)). Seven coronaviruses (CoVs) are known to infect humans and they are OC43 CoV, NL63 CoV, HKU1 CoV, Middle East respiratory syndrome, SARS CoV, and SARS CoV-2. Virus replication weakens the immune system of host thereby altering T-cell count and much of interferon response.

The Impact of Dominance on Adaptation in Changing Environments.

Natural environments are seldom static and therefore it is important to ask how a population adapts in a changing environment. We consider a finite, diploid population evolving in a periodically changing environment and study how the fixation probability of a rare mutant depends on its dominance coefficient and the rate of environmental change. We find that, in slowly changing environments, the effect of dominance is the same as in the static environment, that is, if a mutant is beneficial (deleterious) when it appears, it is more (less) likely to fix if it is dominant.

Synthesis and biological evaluation of Schizandrin derivatives as tubulin polymerization inhibitors.

A series of oxime ester-derivatives were prepared by utilizing the schizandrin (1), a major compound isolated from Schisandra grandiflora, which is deployed in different traditional system of medicine. The in vitro antiproliferative activities of the synthesized compounds were assessed against a selected panel of human cancer cell lines (A549, RKO P3, DU145 and Hela) and normal cell (HEK293). Several of these derivatives were found more potent in comparison to parent compound, schizandrin (1).

Tuning Coordination Geometry of Nickel Ketoiminates and Its Influence on Thermal Characteristics for Chemical Vapor Deposition of Nanostructured NiO Electrocatalysts.

Nickel-based nanostructured materials have gained widespread attention, particularly for energy-related applications. Employing chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for NiO necessitates suitable nickel precursors that are volatile and stable. Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of a series of new nickel β-ketoiminato complexes with different aliphatic and etheric side chain substitutions, namely, bis(4-(isopropylamino)-pent-3-en-2-onato)nickel(II) ([Ni(ipki)], ), bis(4-(2-methoxyethylamino)pent-3-en-2-onato)nickel(II) ([Ni(meki)], ), bis(4-(2-ethoxyethylamino)pent-3-en-2-onato)nickel(II) ([Ni(eeki)], ), bis(4-(3-methoxy-propylamino)-pent-3-en-2-onato)nickel(II) ([Ni(mpki)], ), and bis(4-(3-ethoxypropylamino)pent-3-en-2-onato)nickel(II) ([Ni(epki)], ).

Additive-free spin coating of tin oxide thin films: synthesis, characterization and evaluation of tin β-ketoiminates as a new precursor class for solution deposition processes.

The fabrication of SnOx in thin film form via chemical solution deposition (CSD) processes is favored over vacuum based techniques as it is cost effective and simpler. The precursor employed plays a central role in defining the process conditions for CSD. Particularly for processing SnO2 layers that are appealing for sensor or electronic applications, there are limited precursors available for CSD.

Naja kaouthia venom protein, Nk-CRISP, upregulates inflammatory gene expression in human macrophages.

Cysteine-Rich Secretory Proteins (CRISP) are widespread in snake venoms and known to target ion channels. More recently, CRISPs have been shown to mediate inflammatory responses. Involvement of potential receptor in CRISP-induced inflammatory reactions, however, remains unknown.

Review on perfume and present status of its associated allergens.

Background: Perfume is basically a cosmetic product applied to human body for an amusing scent or the feeling of freshness. A certain amount of perfume penetrates and remains attached to the protein of the skin when perfume is applied on the body. It evokes a surge of events in human immune system which results with allergic symptoms.

Maydisone, a novel oxime polyketide from the cultures of .

A novel oxime polyketide, maydisone (), along with two known compounds, 7-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylchromone () and 2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid () were isolated from the cultures of . Their structures were identified by the application of NMR and MS data analyses and comparison with previous reports. Compound showed the most powerful inhibition of -glucosidase, with an IC value of 68.

A Rare Low-Spin Co Bis(β-silyldiamide) with High Thermal Stability: Steric Enforcement of a Doublet Configuration.

Attempted preparation of a chelated Co β-silylamide resulted in the unprecedented disproportionation to Co and a spirocyclic cobalt(IV) bis(β-silyldiamide): [Co[(N Bu) SiMe ] ] (1). Compound 1 exhibited a room-temperature magnetic moment of 1.8 B.

Hierarchical highly ordered SnO nanobowl branched ZnO nanowires for ultrasensitive and selective hydrogen sulfide gas sensing.

Highly sensitive and selective hydrogen sulfide (HS) sensors based on hierarchical highly ordered SnO nanobowl branched ZnO nanowires (NWs) were synthesized via a sequential process combining hard template processing, atomic-layer deposition, and hydrothermal processing. The hierarchical sensing materials were prepared in situ on microelectromechanical systems, which are expected to achieve high-performance gas sensors with superior sensitivity, long-term stability and repeatability, as well as low power consumption. Specifically, the hierarchical nanobowl SnO@ZnO NW sensor displayed a high sensitivity of 6.

From Precursor Chemistry to Gas Sensors: Plasma-Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition Process Engineering for Zinc Oxide Layers from a Nonpyrophoric Zinc Precursor for Gas Barrier and Sensor Applications.

The identification of bis-3-(N,N-dimethylamino)propyl zinc ([Zn(DMP) ], BDMPZ) as a safe and potential alternative to the highly pyrophoric diethyl zinc (DEZ) as atomic layer deposition (ALD) precursor for ZnO thin films is reported. Owing to the intramolecular stabilization, BDMPZ is a thermally stable, volatile, nonpyrophoric solid compound, however, it possesses a high reactivity due to the presence of Zn-C and Zn-N bonds in this complex. Employing this precursor, a new oxygen plasma enhanced (PE)ALD process in the deposition temperature range of 60 and 160 °C is developed.

Bucco-Parapharyngeal Occurrence of Pleomorphic Spindle Cell Lipoma-A Unique Entity: Case Report.

Lipomas are common benign neoplasms of oral region which occur scarcely in the parapharyngeal space (PPS). The diversity observed in its histologic presentation classified it into many subtypes among which Spindle Cell Lipoma (SCL) is a rare entity. SCL is an uncommon benign tumor of adipose tissue usually located superficially in the neck, back and shoulder region but its presentation in oral and pharyngeal spaces is very rare.

Babesia (Theileria) equi genotype A among Indian equine population.

Equine piroplasmosis, caused by Babesia (Theileria) equi, is well reported from many parts of India. However, literature regarding its prevalence from semi arid India is limited. Alongside, there is complete absence of information about genetic characterization of B.

Classification of Andrographis paniculata extracts by solvent extraction using HPLC fingerprint and chemometric analysis.

Objective: Andrographis paniculata, widely used as an antidiabetic in Indonesian traditional medicines (jamu), contains chemical compounds whose concentration is related to its therapeutic effects. The concentration of solvents used for extraction will also affect the number of compounds extracted. Therefore, a quality control method is needed to ensure consistency in quantifying these compounds in A.