Publications by authors named "K R Prabhakar"

Breast cancer (BC) is the leading commonly diagnosed cancer in the world, with complex mechanisms underlying its development. There is an urgent need to enlighten key genes as potential therapeutic targets crucial to advancing BC treatment. This study sought to investigate the influence of doxorubicin (DOX) on identified key genes consistent across numerous BC datasets obtained through bioinformatic analysis.

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Background Compelling observational data suggest that heightened levels of fasting blood phosphate are linked to a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease, spanning across both the general populace and individuals grappling with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to explore the possible correlation between carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and blood phosphate levels among those afflicted with chronic renal dysfunction. Objective The primary goal of this study is to determine the potential association between blood phosphate levels and CIMT in patients with CKD.

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  • Yoga is being recognized as a holistic approach to improve health outcomes, particularly for respiratory diseases like pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), with benefits that span physical, mental, and societal aspects.
  • The study aimed to assess the effects of integrating yoga with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) on the quality of life (QoL) for PTB patients, involving a randomized controlled trial with 72 participants divided into yoga and control groups.
  • Findings indicated that the yoga group experienced significant improvements in physical, psychological, and social QoL aspects after 8 weeks, highlighting yoga’s potential as a valuable complementary therapy alongside standard treatment for PTB patients.
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Lineaments are the linear geological features can extend from few meters to hundreds of kms. Geologically lineaments are either structural or stratigraphical, typically it will comprise fault, fold axis, bedding contacts, dyke intrusions, shear zone or a straight coast line. Mapping lineaments using remote sensing is economical, faster can act as a preliminary study for geophysical survey such as gravity, electrical, magnetic and seismic etc.

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is a horticultural crop grown in different parts of the world. The plant leaves have medicinal importance in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases. The leaves are an underutilised part of the plant, despite having various bioactive compounds with health benefits, with phytochemical analysis having revealed the presence of flavonoids, fatty acids, alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, carbohydrates and phytosterols.

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