Publications by authors named "Manasa M Hegde"

Unlabelled: Glioblastoma (GBM) (grade IV glioma) is the most fatal brain tumor, with a median survival of just 14 months despite current treatments. Temozolomide (TMZ), an alkylating agent used with radiation, faces challenges such as systemic toxicity, poor absorption, and drug resistance. To enhance TMZ effectiveness, we developed poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) liposomes co-loaded with TMZ and O6-benzylguanine (O6-BG) for targeted glioma therapy.

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Tumors of the Central nervous System (CNS) are a spectrum of neoplasms that range from benign lesions to highly malignant and aggressive lesions. Despite aggressive multimodal treatment approaches, the morbidity and mortality are high with dismal survival outcomes in these malignant tumors. Moreover, the non-specificity of conventional treatments substantiates the rationale for precise therapeutic strategies that selectively target infiltrating tumor cells within the brain, and minimize systemic and collateral damage.

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  • Microorganisms often lead to the failure of root canal treatments due to their ability to penetrate root structures, complicating irrigation effectiveness because of biofilm growth.
  • This study aimed to create liposomes containing chlorhexidine to improve antibacterial action and penetration into dentinal tubules compared to standard chlorhexidine solutions.
  • Results showed that liposomal chlorhexidine had a better penetration depth in tooth roots and had lower cytotoxic effects on mouse fibroblast cells while also being more effective at reducing bacterial colony counts.*
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The aim of this study was to perform green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from the leaf extract of (Dharba), a medicinally important herb is widely used across India. Synthesized AgNPs were analyzed by UV-Visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX). The results have confirmed that green synthesis of AgNPs leads to the fabrication of sphere-shaped particles with a diameter of 53 nm.

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