Physicochemical and photocatalytic properties of AgCrO/FeO/CeO ternary nanocomposite.

The study presents AgCrO/FeO/CeO ternary nanocomposite, based on FeO/CeO binary composites, which demonstrated excellent photocatalytic performance in the photodegradation of methylene blue under solar irradiation. The AgCrO/FeO/CeO nanocomposites was orthorhombic, ilmenite, and cubic-fluorite phases of AgCrO, FeO, and CeO, respectively, according to the XRD examination. A strong bond between AgCrO, FeO, and CeO within the nanocomposite was demonstrated by the SEM and TEM investigations.

A facile method for monitoring sphingomyelin synthase activity in HeLa cells using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry.

Sphingomyelin synthase (SMS) is a sphingolipid-metabolizing enzyme involved in the synthesis of sphingomyelin (SM) from ceramide (Cer). Recent studies have indicated that SMS is a key therapeutic target for metabolic diseases such as fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and colorectal cancer. However, very few SMS inhibitors have been identified because of the limited sensitivity and selectivity of the current fluorescence-based screening assay.

Sex-Specific Effect of Ethanol on Colon Content Lipidome in a Mice Model Using Nontargeted LC/MS.

Consumption of alcohol has widespread effects on the human body. The organs that are most significantly impacted are the liver and digestive system. When alcohol is consumed, it is absorbed in the intestines and processed by the liver.

Volumetric Analysis of Various Pediatric Rotary Files in the Preparation of Primary Root Canals Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography.

Aim: This study was planned to evaluate and compare the cleaning efficacy of three pediatric rotary files with the standard Protaper adult file system in primary teeth using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: A total of 40 extracted deciduous second molars, with palatal/mesial roots having at least two-thirds of root length and an intact furcation area, were distributed randomly among four groups, with each group containing 10 teeth. Canal preparation of group I (Pro AF Baby Gold), group II (Kedo SG Blue), group III (Prime Pedo), and group IV (Protaper) was done.

Downregulation of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes in human head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cells correlates with rDNA promoter hypermethylation.

Eukaryotes carry hundreds of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes as tandem arrays, which generate rRNA for protein synthesis. Humans carry ∼ 400 rRNA gene copies and their expression is epigenetically regulated. Dysregulation of rRNA synthesis and ribosome biogenesis are characteristic features of cancers.

Meta analysis of health effects of ambient air pollution exposure in low- and middle-income countries.

It is well established that exposure to ambient air pollution affects human health. A majority of literature concentrated on health effects of air pollution in high income countries. Only fewer studies analyzing health effects of air pollution in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are available.

Occupational health and safety risk assessment using a fuzzy multi-criteria approach in a hospital in Chennai, India.

Hospitals provide direct and indirect employment benefits to medical professionals. Accidents in hospitals often lead to disastrous consequences such as fatalities, property damage and economic losses. It is, therefore, imperative to have an occupational health and safety (OHS) policy that aims to reduce work-related accidents to acceptable levels.

Modified plant architecture integrated with liquid fertilizers improves fruit productivity and quality of tomato in North West Himalaya, India.

India produces around 19.0 million tonnes of tomatoes annually, which is insufficient to meet the ever-increasing demand. A big gap of tomato productivity (72.

Fabrication of collagen with polyhexamethylene biguanide: A potential scaffold for infected wounds.

Bacterial infection remains a great challenge in wound healing, especially in chronic wounds. Multidrug-resistant organisms are increasing in acute and chronic wound infections, which compromise the chance of therapeutics. Resistance to conventional antibiotics has created an urge to study new approach/system that can effectively control wound infection and enhance healing.

Low-cost and eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Prunus japonica (Rosaceae) leaf extract and their antibacterial, antioxidant properties.

Low cost and eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from silver nitrate (AgNO) using Prunus japonica leaves extract as reducing agent by a simple method at room temperature. The biosynthesized nanoparticles (NPs) were characterized by UV-Vis, tunneling electron microscopy (HR-TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with X-ray energy dispersive spectrophotometer (EDAX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). In UV-Vis spectroscopy results, the λ was observed at 441 nm.

Prevalence of Dental Caries among School Children in Chennai, Based on ICDAS II.

Introduction: Dental caries is a common dental disease, which occurs during childhood and continues to be a major public health problem. The prevalence of dental caries was associated with oral hygiene practice, sugar consumption and implementation of the preventive oral health program.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries in school children aged between 6-14 years using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II).

Draft Genome Sequence of Campylobacter fetus MMM01, Isolated from a Chronic Kidney Disease Patient with Sepsis.

Campylobacter fetus is a Gram-negative bacterium that has caused several cases of human and animal disease. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of C. fetus MMM01, isolated from the blood of a 60-year-old patient with type II diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Synthesis and characterization of cluster of grapes like pure and Zinc-doped CuO nanoparticles by sol-gel method.

Pure CuO and Zn-doped CuO nanoparticles were synthesized from sol-gel process by reacting copper acetate monohydrate with a urea in distilled water at 80°C. The synthesized Samples were different concentrations but same annealing temperature at 400°C. The obtained samples were characterized by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).

Bradycardia and severe vasospasm caused by intramyometrial injection of vasopressin during myomectomy.

Vasopressin is often used locally to reduce blood loss during surgery. Vasopressin has longest clinical effect, but its systemic effects may be profound and pose significant challenges for the anesthesiologist and it can also sometimes cause lethal complications. The loss of peripheral pulse along with bradycardia, non-measurable arterial blood pressure, and cardiac complications have been reported after myometrial injection of vasopressin.

Surface modifications of CuO nanoparticles using Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid as a capping agent by sol-gel routine.

The uncapped and capped CuO nanoparticles were synthesized by sol-gel process. Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) used as a capping agent to control the size and morphology of the CuO nanoparticles. Control the nanostructure and optical properties of CuO nanoparticles are deliberate by using capping agent.