Publications by authors named "Kavita Rana"

Background: Piperine is a natural compound found in black pepper that has been traditionally used for various therapeutic purposes. In the ayurvedic system of medication there is a lot of evidence which shows that the piperine is widely used for different therapeutic purpose. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the pharmacological and therapeutic potential of piperine and its derivatives in modern medicine.

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There is an urgent need to review the status of COVID-19 vaccine immunization in pregnant women globally, so that adverse outcomes may be prevented. In this study, we performed a systematic review to evaluate the probable outcomes of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant women. An electronic search over three months (June 15-August 15, 2021) was conducted.

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Background: The compounds containing heterocyclic cores with O, N and/or S atoms are bioactive and valuable molecules in the field of drug discovery and development. There are several applications in different areas for the molecules having oxadiazole moiety in their structures viz. herbicides and corrosion inhibitors, electron-transport materials, polymers and luminescent materials.

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A biosurfactant producing bacterium was identified as DNM50 based on molecular characterization (NCBI accession no. MK351591). Structural characterization using MALDI-TOF revealed the presence of 12 different congeners of rhamnolipid such as Rha-C8-C8:1, Rha-C10-C8:1, Rha-C10-C10, Rha-C10-C12:1, Rha-C16:1, Rha-C16, Rha-C17:1, Rha-Rha-C10:1-C10:1, Rha-Rha-C10-C12, Rha-Rha-C10-C8, Rha-Rha-C10-C8:1, and Rha-Rha-C8-C8.

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Background: Oxadiazole core displays various pharmacological properties among five membered nitrogen heterocyclic compounds, specially 1,3,4-oxadiazole containing molecules that have occupied a particular place in the field of synthetic medicinal chemistry as surrogates (bioisosteres) of carboxylic acids, carboxamides and esters. Moreover, they are having widespread kind of applications in numerous zones as polymers, as luminescence producing materials and as electron- transporting materials and corrosion inhibitors.

Methods: This study contains comprehensive and extensive literature survey on chemical reactivity and biological properties associated with 1,3,4-oxadiazole containing compounds.

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  • Cadmium sulfide nanoparticles (CdSNPs) were studied for their toxic effects on the liver of adult Wistar rats, administered at a dosage of 10 mg/kg over 45 days.
  • The study found that CdSNPs significantly increased levels of serum enzymes and lipid peroxidation markers, indicating liver damage and oxidative stress.
  • Histopathological and ultrastructural analysis revealed extensive liver tissue degeneration and cellular changes, suggesting that the interaction of nanoparticles with cell membranes leads to reactive species generation and activation of cell death pathways in liver cells.
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Bone loss is a common complication in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). The mechanism(s) of bone loss in SCD subjects has not been fully investigated, and there are no targeted therapies to prevent or treat compromised bone health in this population. Recent studies showed that depletion of gut microbiota with antibiotics significantly reduced the number of aged neutrophils, thereby dramatically improved the inflammation-related organ damages in SCD mice.

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  • - The study investigated the renal toxicity of cadmium sulphide nanoparticles (CdSNPs) in rats, finding that treatment over 45 days led to increased levels of cadmium metallothionein and lipid peroxidation in the kidneys, indicating significant oxidative stress.
  • - Urinary creatinine levels increased in rats treated with CdSNPs, and histopathological analysis showed severe damage to kidney structures, particularly in the proximal tubules.
  • - The findings suggest that the unique properties of CdSNPs make them more toxic to kidneys compared to bulk cadmium, raising concerns about their potential health risks in humans from commercial or industrial use.
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Dimethylnitrosamine (DMN) is a potent hepatotoxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic compound. It induces massive liver cell necrosis and death in experimental animals. Several drugs have been tested in the past for their protective behavior against DMN toxicity.

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