Isolation, expression, and characterization of potato (Solanum tuberosum) GH family 17 β-1,3-glucanase (Stglu) for exploring its potential as an antifungal agent.

Plant glucanases, including potato glucanase, are pivotal in biological processes such as cell growth, development, and defense against pathogens. These enzymes hold substantial promises in biotechnological applications, especially genetic engineering for enhancing crop disease resistance and stress tolerance. In this study, from Solanum tuberosum, glycosyl hydrolases family 17 (GH-17) β-1,3-glucanase (Stglu) was cloned, expressed, characterized and its antifungal activity was evaluated.

Swallowing characteristics in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Background: Motor neurone disease also commonly known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurological condition which affects various motor functions of the body. Dysphagia (disordered swallowing) is commonly seen in patients with ALS having bulbar symptoms.

Objectives: Research reveals presence of dysphagia in patients with ALS at various stages of swallowing using instrumental assessment.

Occurrence of communication and swallowing problems in neurological disorders: analysis of forty patients.

Background: Communication and swallowing problems are common as a result of neurological conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, neoplasms of the nervous systems, viral encephalitis, diseases affecting neuromuscular junction and neuro degenerative conditions. The most frequently encountered problems are dysarthria, aphasia, dysphagia and apraxia of speech.

Objectives: Although these disorders are mentioned in literature, very few studies describing the occurrence in different neurological conditions are available in Indian context.