Publications by authors named "K Sunitha Kumari"

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype known for its aggressive nature, high rates of recurrence, and treatment resistance, largely attributed to the presence of breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs). Traditional therapies often struggle to eliminate BCSCs, which contributes to tumor recurrence. One promising strategy for addressing this challenge is targeting the Notch signaling pathway, which plays a critical role in the self-renewal and maintenance of BCSCs.

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Laccase is an extracellular enzyme that is widely used in the decolonization of textile dyes in waste water. The aim of our study was to isolate, purify, characterize and immobilize the laccase enzyme produced by HBB 7328. Purified laccase enzyme was immobilized in polyacrylamide gel to explore its ability in decolonization of textile dyes.

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In cancer patients, physical and psychological issues are very common. There is a need for family support and high utilisation of healthcare resources commonly. Palliative care (PC) has grown in popularity to better fulfil of needs of patients and their families and potentially lowering hospital costs.

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  • The study investigated the effectiveness of measuring collapsibility index (CI) of the subclavian vein (SCV) versus the inferior vena cava (IVC) in predicting hypotension after general anesthesia induction in 132 adult patients.
  • During quiet breathing, the SCV-CI and IVC-CI had similar sensitivities and specificities, with SCV-CI showing a sensitivity of 68% and IVC-CI showing 70% for predicting postinduction hypotension.
  • The findings suggest both measurement methods are moderately accurate, with a significant positive correlation between SCV-CI and IVC-CI, especially during quiet breathing.
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Tailoring the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics of well-defined metal nanoclusters (MNCs) is highly sought after for numerous practical applications. Studies have primarily focused on assembling AIE-type MNCs using monomorphic molecules. Achieving polymorphic assemblies, with different molecular arrangements could provide valuable insights into the role of external molecular matrices on the photoluminescence (PL) behaviour of these NCs.

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