Publications by authors named "J Ratha"
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- A preliminary study examined the effects of melatonin and its derivatives, BBM and EBM, on preventing chemotherapy-induced inflammation, especially in the oral mucosa.
- BBM showed the most significant protective effects against oxidative stress and cell damage, outperforming melatonin and EBM at certain concentrations.
- The study indicates potential for developing BBM and EBM as effective treatments for oral mucositis related to chemotherapy, with BBM also promoting better recovery in mice.
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- Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPTT) is gaining attention for treating infections with fewer side effects, especially through the use of combined photosensitizers.
- The study investigates the effectiveness of combining bisdemethoxycurcumin (type I reactive oxygen species generator) with potassium iodide (an antimicrobial) to enhance antimicrobial activity against biofilms.
- Results showed that this combination significantly reduced Candida levels, achieving a 3.5 log CFU/ml reduction after 6 hours, demonstrating a strong correlation between the generation of hydroxyl radicals and the reduction in candidal counts.
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