Downregulation of Hedgehog Interacting Protein (HHIP) in Gastric Cancer: Implications for Tumorigenesis.

The increasing incidence of gastric cancer (GC) in the Kashmir Valley is concerning, but its root causes are largely unknown. Dysregulated activation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway has been linked to various cancers, and the Human Hedgehog Interacting Protein (HHIP), a tumor suppressor, is frequently dysregulated in malignancies. However, the expression of the HHIP gene in GC is inconsistent and poorly understood.

ABO and Rhesus blood group markers as predictors in colorectal cancer: A prospective observational study.

Numerous research studies have investigated the relationship between ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood groups and the risk of various cancers, yielding diverse findings. While these blood groups have been established as prognostic factors in some cancers, their relevance to colorectal cancer (CRC) remains uncertain. This research aims to determine the link between CRC and the ABO and Rh blood groups and explore any potential implications for disease survival.

Micellar catalysis: Polymer bound palladium catalyst for carbon-carbon coupling reactions in water.

Metallosurfactants, defined here as hydrophobic metal-containing groups embedded in hydrophilic units when dispersed in water, emanate in the formation of metallomicelles. This approach continues to attract great interest for its ability to serve as micellar catalysts for various metal-mediated chemical transformations in water. Indeed, relevant to green chemistry, micellar catalysis plays a preeminent function as a replacement for organic solvents in a variety of chemical reactions.

Enabling New Approaches: Recent Advances in Processing Aliphatic Polycarbonate-Based Materials.

Aliphatic polycarbonates (aPCs) have become increasingly popular as functional materials due to their biocompatibility and capacity for on-demand degradation. Advances in polymerization techniques and the introduction of new functional monomers have expanded the library of aPCs available, offering a diverse range of chemical compositions and structures. To accommodate the emerging requirements of new applications in biomedical and energy-related fields, various manufacturing techniques have been adopted for processing aPC-based materials.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC): Investigating the Expression of the Suppressor of Fused () Gene and Its Relationship with Several Inflammatory Blood-Based Biomarkers.

Background: Suppressor of fused () is a tumor-suppressor gene that regulates hedgehog signaling. Its involvement in some malignancies is broadly accepted. However, its association with colorectal cancer (CRC) pathogenesis is not clear.

Role of sonic hedgehog ligand in gastric cancer therapeutics.

Purpose: The abnormal activation of the sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling pathway is responsible for the progression of several types of cancers including Gastric Cancer (GC). SHH has been associated with the activation of different signaling pathways. Therefore, in this study, we investigated messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein expression of SHH in gastric malignancies and possible correlation with various clinicopathological parameters.

Bifunctional organoboron-phosphonium catalysts for coupling reactions of CO and epoxides.

Recent years have witnessed intensive research activity in exploring novel metal-free organocatalysts for catalyzing the coupling reactions of CO and epoxides to afford cyclic or polymeric carbonates. In this direction, herein we report a series of boron-phosphonium organocatalysts for catalyzing the coupling reactions of CO and epoxides. These organophosphonium catalysts were synthesized in high yields by following a two step protocol involving Menschutkin and hydroboration reactions in succession.

Evaluation of Forkhead BOX M1 (FOXM1) gene expression in colorectal cancer.

Forkhead Box M1 (FOXM1)-a key cell cycle regulator is a member of the Forkhead transcription factor family. It plays a key role in embryogenesis and cell proliferation and has been strongly linked to various solid tumors. We sought to understand the regulation of FOXM1 in colorectal cancer (CRC), as well as if and to what extent other clinicopathological characteristics are associated with FOXM1.

3D Printed CO -Based Triblock Copolymers and Post-Printing Modification.

We report the facile synthesis and 3D printing of a series of triblock copolymers consisting of soft and hard blocks and demonstrate that alkene pendant groups of the hard block can be covalently modified. The polymers are prepared using a salenCo(III)TFA/PPNTFA binary catalyst system and 1,2-propanediol as a chain transfer agent, providing an efficient one-pot, two-step strategy to tailor polymer thermal and mechanical properties. Thixotropic inks suitable for direct ink write printing were formulated by dissolving the block copolymers in organic solvent and dispersing NaCl particles.

Probing the Site-Specific Reactivity and Catalytic Activity of Ag ( = 15-20) Silver Clusters.

Density functional theory calculations within the framework of generalized gradient approximation (GGA), meta-GGA, and local functionals were carried out to investigate the reactivity and catalytic activity of Ag ( = 15-20) clusters. Our results reveal that all the Ag clusters in this size range, except Ag, adsorb O preferably in the bridged mode with enhanced binding energy as compared to the atop mode. The O binding energies range from 0.

Connective tissue growth factor expression hints at aggressive nature of colorectal cancer.

Background: Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) is a mediator of transforming growth factor-beta signaling and plays a key role in connective tissue remodeling, inflammatory processes and fibrosis in various illnesses including cancer.

Aim: To investigate the role of CTGF in colorectal cancer (CRC) progression and to compare the CTGF expression with different clinicopathological parameters.

Methods: Real-time polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry and Western blotting was performed to evaluate the CTGF expression and the results were statistically analyzed against the clinicopathological variables of patient data using STATA software version 16.

TEAD4 nuclear localization and regulation by miR-4269 and miR-1343-3p in colorectal carcinoma.

Background And Aims: TEAD4 transcription factor belonging to TEAD-family, is a key downstream element of the Hippo Signalling pathway and is very important for YAPinduced tumor progression. YAP-TEAD interaction is required to promote tumor progression and metastasis in various cancers. This study aims to investigate the role of TEAD4 in CRC progression and to compare the TEAD4 expression with different clinicopathological parameters of the study population.

Atopy in Kashmir-validation from a case control study with respect to IgE and Interleukin genes.

Objectives: Increased levels of serum Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) and different genetic variants of cytokines are common biochemical manifestation in Allergy. The current study was aimed to study the association of IgE and different variants of Interleukin-4 (IL-4), and Interleukin-13 (IL-13) genes with different kind of allergies.

Methods: A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect all the dietary, life style and clinical details by a trained staff.

Identification of SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitors from the major phytochemicals of : An approach.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which emerged in December 2019, continues to be a serious health concern worldwide. There is an urgent need to develop effective drugs and vaccines to control the spread of this disease. In the current study, the main phytochemical compounds of were screened for their binding affinity for the active site of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) enzyme of the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2).

TEMPO Containing Radical Polymonothiocarbonate Polymers with Regio- and Stereo-Regularities: Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrical Conductivity Studies.

We report the synthesis of a (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxidanyl) (TEMPO) appended polymonothiocarbonates through the ring-opening copolymerization of (4-glycidyloxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl) (GTEMPO) in the presence of carbonyl sulfide under ambient conditions. We have prepared the atactic and isotactic versions of this polymer, using enantiopure R or S forms of the GTEMPO monomer in the latter instances. Cyclic voltammetry studies revealed both oxidation and reduction events that were characteristic of TEMPO radicals.

gene variant rs2494938 provides susceptibility to esophageal cancer in the population of Jammu and Kashmir.

Background: Leucine-rich repeat and fibronectin type 2 gene (LRFN2) variant rs2494938 has recently been found associated with esophageal cancer in a genome-wide association study in an Asian population. However, this association has not been replicated in any Indian population despite high incidence of the disease.

Materials And Methods: In the present case-control study, 166 cases and 459 controls were included.

High Na Mobility in rGO Wrapped High Aspect Ratio 1D SbSe Nano Structure Renders Better Electrochemical Na Battery Performance.

We chose to understand the cyclic instability and rate instability issues in the promising class of Na conversion and alloying anodes with Sb Se as a typical example. We employ a synthetic strategy that ensures efficient rGO (reduced graphene oxide) wrapping over Sb Se material. By utilization of the minimum weight of additive (5 wt.

Differential Impact of Insulin Sensitizers vs. Anti-Androgen on Serum Leptin Levels in Vitamin D Replete PCOS Women: A Six Month Open Labeled Randomized Study.

Women with PCOS are linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and vitamin D (VD) deficiency. The study endeavors to comprehend the differential impact of insulin sensitizers vs. anti-androgen on serum leptin levels among women with PCOS rendered vitamin D replete with high VD oral supplement.

Facile Exfoliation of Single-Crystalline Copper Alkylphosphates to Single-Layer Nanosheets and Enhanced Supercapacitance.

Manipulation of low-dimensional solids through soft chemical routes is an elegant way to realize newer materials. A new family of single-crystalline transition-metal layered organophosphates, with about 185 000 metal phosphate layers in a single crystal, can be exfoliated to a single-layer nanosheet by a facile and rapid solvent assisted method. This exfoliation aids the formation of high-surface-area pyrophosphates with enhanced supercapacitance.

Association of Activity Altering Genotypes - Tyr113His and His139Arg in Microsomal Epoxide Hydrolase Enzyme with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

The study aimed to explore the relationship of microsomal epoxide hydrolase (mEH) exon 3 (Tyr113His) and exon 4 (His139Arg) polymorphisms and predicted mEH activity with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) risk. 482 histologically confirmed cases and equal number of matched controls were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Conditional logistic regression models were used to examine the association of polymorphisms with ESCC.

Thermolabile Organotitanium Monoalkyl Phosphates: Synthesis, Structures, and Utility as Epoxidation Catalysts and Single-Source Precursors for TiPO.

The reaction of [Cp*TiCl] (Cp* = CMe) with monoalkyl phosphates (RO)POH (R = Me, Et, and Pr) in tetrahydrofuran (THF) at 25 °C leads to the formation of binuclear complexes [Cp*Ti(μ-OP(OH)OR)(μ-OP(O)OR)] [R = Me (1), Et (2), and Pr (3)]. On the other hand, the reaction of ( BuO)POK with [Cp*TiCl] in acetonitrile or THF results in isolation of either the dinuclear [Cp*Ti(μ-OP(OH)O Bu)(μ-OP(O)O Bu)] (4) or the trinuclear titanophosphate [Cp*Ti(μ-OPO Bu)(μ-O)(μ-OP(O Bu))] (5), respectively. The formation of compounds 4 and 5 is facilitated by partial hydrolysis of the tert-butoxy groups of ( BuO)POK.

Correction to: GLP-I secretion in healthy and diabetic Wistar rats in response to aqueous extract of Momordica charantia.

Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported that there was an error in the acknowledgements.