Publications by authors named "N Arul"

Glycation is the non-enzymatic reaction of glucose or its metabolites to proteins, causing irreversible changes. Methylglyoxal, a dicarbonyl, affects the structure and function of physiologically important proteins. Being a major circulatory protein, hemoglobin is highly prone to glycation.

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  • The study focuses on synthesizing non-toxic zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) from marine algae (Sargassum polycystum) due to concerns about their environmental impact and lack of regulation.* -
  • Characterization methods showed that these nanoparticles are rod-shaped with an average diameter of about 100 nm and exhibit specific crystal properties.* -
  • Toxicity tests using zebra fish larvae indicated that ZnO NPs caused developmental delays, increased deformities, oxidative stress, and changes in cellular activity, highlighting potential risks even with green synthesis methods.*
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COVID-19 is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by SARS-COV 2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus) that has become a global pandemic. COVID-19 mainly causes the respiratory complications of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), cytokine storm, and severe immune disruptions. The assays depict that though people recuperate from COVID-19, there are still symptoms that persists in the body causing discomfort, which is the consequence of the viral infection due to severe immune disruptions.

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Newborn resuscitation requires a multidisciplinary team effort to deliver safe, effective and efficient care. California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative's Simulating Success program was designed to help hospitals implement on-site simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training programs. Partnering with the Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education at Stanford, Simulating Success engaged hospitals over a 15 month period, including three months of preparatory training and 12 months of implementation.

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Cell-surface receptors are the inviters of many potent pathogens that can adjust to any kind of circumstance for their existence. Many of these organisms are highly resistant to the currently existing drugs and mutate to new strains with high levels of pathogenesis, posing life-threatening consequences. Owing to such concerns, antiviral strategies are being assessed based on host cell receptor targeting.

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