Publications by authors named "L Jyothi Rani"

Purpose: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT) recipients can lead to significant complications including post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease. Despite progress in managing EBV reactivation in allo-HCT recipients, data on clinical characteristics and prognostic implications of EBV viral load remain limited. Here, we aim to evaluate the prevalence, identify risk factors, and assess the clinical implications of EBV-DNA positivity in allo-HCT recipients.

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Background: The abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn) in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) region of the brain is characteristic of Parkinson's disease (PD), leading to the selective demise of neurons. Modifications in the post-translational processing of α-syn, phosphorylation at Ser in particular, are implicated in α-syn aggregation and are considered key hallmarks of PD. Furthermore, dysregulated Wnt/β-catenin signaling, influenced by glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β), is implicated in PD pathogenesis.

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The burgeoning field of nanotechnology has ushered in innovative Novel drug delivery systems (NDDS) that enhance the efficacy, safety, and patient compliance of pharmaceutical treatments. This study explores the synthesis and application of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using green chemistry approaches, specifically leveraging plant extracts as reducing agents. AgNPs, known for their unique physical and chemical properties, including antimicrobial capabilities, offer significant potential in modern drug delivery.

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In today's medical research, breast cancer is a severe problem, so it is imperative to develop a reliable and efficient approach for identifying cancerous breast cells. PCF, with its exceptional sense-making abilities, simplifies and distinguishes that procedure. The research presents a unique structural hybrid PCF for detecting breast cancer cells using sensors based on PCF that are specifically built for the terahertz-frequency range.

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  • - High-caloric diets can disrupt the extracellular matrix (ECM) in organs, particularly the heart, leading to health issues, though the exact mechanisms are not well understood.
  • - Research using Drosophila shows that high sugar intake activates JNK signaling, resulting in increased fatty acid oxidation (FAO) in specific cells, which then upregulates the cytokine Unpaired 3 (Upd3).
  • - The release of Upd3 prompts the expression of the ECM protein Pericardin, causing cardiac fibrosis, highlighting a novel connection between FAO and ECM remodeling that could have implications for diabetic complications.
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