Publications by authors named "Gokila S"
Dietary fiber (DF) is an indigestible carbohydrate in plant foods that supports various physiological functions. This study aimed to extract the soluble and insoluble dietary fiber (DF) from the curry leaves and investigate their physicochemical properties as well as their functional role in the homeostasis of the gut microbiome. The study observed that insoluble-DF (IDF) yielded higher amounts than soluble-DF (SDF) across alkali, acid, and water extraction methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: COVID 19 is a rapidly spreading disease with high mortality and morbidity all over the world which is caused by SARS-COV-2. Siddha system has various formulations with antiviral properties. The study is aimed at evaluating the efficacy of Siddha integrated with conventional medicine for effective management of COVID 19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study focuses on creating 3D biodegradable scaffolds made from a blend of nanochitosan, silk fibroin, and hyaluronic acid to support bone regeneration.
- The scaffolds were characterized using various techniques, which confirmed strong bonding between the materials and a well-structured porous design beneficial for cell growth.
- Laboratory tests showed the scaffolds promote the growth and mineralization of bone cells, as well as exhibit antibacterial properties, indicating their potential use in tissue engineering.
Removal of the heavy metal ion chromiuim(VI) using Chitosan and Alginate nanocomposites.
Int J Biol Macromol
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- Removal of heavy metals from wastewater is crucial to prevent pollution; this study focuses on Chitosan and Alginate nanocomposites for removing chromium (VI).
- The research involved various tests to determine the effectiveness of these materials in different conditions, and optimal removal was achieved at pH 5.0, with results aligning more with the Freundlich isotherm model.
- Overall, the findings suggest that Chitosan and Alginate nanocomposites are highly effective biosorbents for chromium (VI) removal, following second-order reaction kinetics for the removal process.