Publications by authors named "L U Devi"

The emergence of the Internet, together with the expansion of associated technologies, has had a profound influence on every possible field. Of great importance to marketers has been the rise of virtual stores that facilitate the online sale of goods and services. Although the majority of marketers have recognized the significance of including the Internet in their marketing strategies, there is a lack of scientific study on the key elements that impact an individual's decision-making process in the purchase of female reproductive healthcare products.

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Aims and objectives This study aimed to analyze the mandibular foramen (MF) by identifying its average vertical and horizontal diameters, determining its localization, and assessing the prevalence of accessory mandibular foramina. Methodology The study was conducted at the Institute of Anatomy, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India over one month in August 2024. A total of 77 human dry mandibles were examined, excluding those that were damaged to the extent that measurements could not be taken.

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  • The study focuses on developing acacia gum-stabilized gold nanoparticles loaded with doxorubicin (DOX) for targeted breast cancer treatment, aiming for better therapeutic effects with fewer side effects.* ! -
  • Characterization techniques like HR-TEM and FT-IR confirmed the nanoparticle's structure, while in vitro tests showed higher drug release at acidic pH typical of tumors, leading to improved efficacy.* ! -
  • The DOX-AGNPs were more cytotoxic to breast cancer cells than free DOX, although stability tests indicate some limitations under storage conditions, highlighting their potential in cancer therapy.* !
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Over the past decade, boldine, a naturally occurring alkaloid found in several plant species including the Chilean Boldo tree, has garnered attention for its efficacy in rodent models of human disease. Some of the properties that have been attributed to boldine include antioxidant activities, neuroprotective and analgesic actions, hepatoprotective effects, anti-inflammatory actions, cardioprotective effects and anticancer potential. Compelling data now indicates that boldine blocks connexin (Cx) hemichannels (HCs) and that many if not all of its effects in rodent models of injury and disease are due to CxHC blockade.

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  • * The He-04 strain exhibited the highest average growth rate (4.78 mm per day) among five strains tested.
  • * Potato dextrose agar (PDA) was the best growth medium, especially when amended with indole acetic acid at 10 ppm, leading to a peak mycelial growth rate of 8.47 mm per day under optimal conditions of 25°C and pH 7.0.
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