Publications by authors named "K G Sarma"
Structural comparison of [Ce(OBu)Cl(THF)](BPh) to smaller rare earth analogues.
Acta Crystallogr C Struct Chem
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Researchers successfully synthesized a cerium(III) analogue (1-Ce) of a specific lanthanide compound, highlighting its structural comparison with other rare earth materials at low temperatures.
- The focus on the cerium(III) ion is due to its potential for slow magnetic relaxation in certain crystal fields, similar to another compound containing dysprosium(III) (1-Dy).
- However, AC magnetic susceptibility experiments indicated that 1-Ce does not exhibit the expected magnetic behavior, raising doubts about the viability of cerium-based single-molecule magnets (SMMs).
In many regions of the world, significant data collection, analysis, and availability on comorbidity and fatality incidents caused by COVID-19 during the lockdown period (2020-2022) is rare. This is especially true for hospitals and COVID treatment facilities in India. This lack of understanding impedes the development of appropriate treatment options, potentially resulting in inferior planning, patient recovery results, and a load on healthcare resources.
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- The study focuses on the distribution of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in Assam, north-east India, particularly in high-risk groups, to better understand virus evolution and improve antiviral drug development.
- The primary findings reveal that HCV genotype 3 is the most prevalent (95.89%), with injecting drug use being the main risk factor (74.31%) among infected individuals, who averaged 30 years old.
- This research is significant as it reports the presence of HCV genotype 8 for the first time from Assam and underscores the growing concern of HCV infections and co-infections with HIV among young adults, highlighting the need for improved prevention strategies.
Background & objectives Mumps, a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus (MuV) involves parotid gland inflammation, with potential complications affecting organs other than the parotid glands and central nervous system. Despite successful vaccination, a resurgence of mumps occurred, raising concerns about vaccine effectiveness. This study aimed to examine the entire genome of a representative MuV genotype C from Dibrugarh, Assam, and compare it with references to detect genetic variations in the circulating strain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of the present study was to isolate and characterize the VP2 gene of parvoviruses from domestic cats in India. For that, 38 fecal samples were screened by PCR with 36.84% positivity.
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