Publications by authors named "M Dilip Kumar"

The biotransformation of drugs by enzymes from the human microbiome can produce active or inactive products, impacting the bioactivity and function of these drugs inside the human host. However, understanding the biotransformation reactions of drug molecules catalyzed by bacterial enzymes in human microbiota is still limited. Hence, to characterize drug utilization capabilities across all the microbial phyla inside the human gut, we have used a knowledge-based approach to develop HgutMgene-Miner software which predicts xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes (XMEs) through genome mining.

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Tuberculous pyomyositis is an uncommon form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). We report a rare case of EPTB in a 34-year-old male post-renal transplant recipient. He presented with pain in the left hip region and fever 9 years after the renal transplantation.

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Adulteration and illegal trade of Saussurea lappa in the name of Inula racemosa is a major issue. Therefore, accurate and easy methods are required to control malpractice and define authenticity. The current study is focused on authenticating and defining quality control methods for I.

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Postoperative pain in children leads to an immense stress response than adults, leading to an increased hospital stay and "pain memory." Caudal epidural anesthesia is one of the most reliable, popular, and safe techniques that provide proper analgesia for infra-umbilical surgeries. A combination of local anesthetics and opioids reduces the dose-related adverse effects of each drug independently.

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