Publications by authors named "Merin Babu"
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- - A new virus, called areca palm necrotic ringspot virus 2 (ANRSV2), was discovered in diseased areca palms in India using advanced techniques like RNA-sequencing and microscopy.
- - The presence of ANRSV2 was confirmed with reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction, and researchers also found related virus sequences in other plants and honey bees.
- - These discoveries expand knowledge about arepaviruses and their potential transmission through pollen, highlighting the need for more research to understand these novel viruses.
The use of pharmacotherapy for improving healthcare in society is increasing. A vast majority of patients have either received subtherapeutic treatment (which could result from low pharmacokinetic) or experienced adverse effects due to the toxic levels of the drug. The medicines used to treat chronic conditions, such as epilepsy; cardiovascular diseases; and oncological, neurological, and psychiatric disorders, require routine monitoring.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) is reported causing damage to areca palm plantations ( L.-Arecaceae) in Karnataka (India). In particular, has been observed attacking and successfully reproducing on areca nuts; besides the new host plant record, the data provided here represent the first documented case of spermatophagy for this xyleborine beetle.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose was to improve the skin compatibility and permeability of alpha phellandrene through an ethosomal gel formulation for the treatment of gout; as the oral use of the drug is reported to cause gastrointestinal disturbances and toxicities. Alpha phellandrene loaded ethosomal formulation (APES) was prepared by cold method for the treatment of gout. APES were loaded into carbopol gel (APEG) by dispersion method.
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