Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Costus speciosus rhizome Bioactive Phytochemicals: A Combined GC-MS and Computational Approach Targeting TLR-4 Signaling.

Background: Plants represent a rich reservoir of bioactive compounds with established therapeutic value in diverse diseases. Notably, the Toll-like receptor-4 (TLR-4) signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in inflammation. Upon engagement with pro-inflammatory ligands like lipopolysaccharide, TLR-4 triggers downstream cascades involving nuclear factor ĸappa B and mitogen- activated protein kinases.

MXene-Embedded Porous Carbon-Based CuO Nanocomposites for Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensors.

This work explores the use of MXene-embedded porous carbon-based CuO nanocomposite (CuO/M/AC) as a sensing material for the electrochemical sensing of glucose. The composite was prepared using the coprecipitation method and further analyzed for its morphological and structural characteristics. The highly porous scaffold of activated (porous) carbon facilitated the incorporation of MXene and copper oxide inside the pores and also acted as a medium for charge transfer.

Agricultural Waste-Derived Biochar-Based Nitrogenous Fertilizer for Slow-Release Applications.

The exponential increase in population demands more food to be produced by employing modern technologies. There is a worldwide increase in the use of chemical fertilizers to rapidly enhance the crop yield. Nitrogen is a crucial plant nutrient, and nitrogenous fertilizers are the most widely used fertilizers.

Helminthic infections in school children in Puducherry, South India.

Background/purpose: Intestinal parasites are widely prevalent in developing countries, probably due to poor sanitation and inadequate personal hygiene. It is estimated that as much as 60% of the world's population is infected with intestinal parasites, which may play a significant role in morbidity due to intestinal infections. This study was designed to estimate the prevalence of helminthic infections among school children in Puducherry, South India.