Publications by authors named "N V Nayak"

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) offers a minimally invasive approach for treating various health conditions, employing a photosensitizer (PS) and specific light. Recent enhancements make PDT outpatient-friendly and less discomforting. Effectiveness hinges on selecting the appropriate PS.

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Millets, often overlooked as food crops, have regained potential as promising stable food sources of bioactive compounds to regulate blood sugar levels in the diabetic populace. This comprehensive review delves into various millet varieties, processing methods, and extraction techniques aimed at isolating bioactive compounds. The review elucidates the inhibitory effects of millet-derived bioactive compounds on key enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, such as α-amylase and α-glucosidase.

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  • The study investigates the role of solute carrier family transporters (SLCs) in the placenta, linking their dysregulation to pregnancy disorders like preeclampsia (PE) and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
  • Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of public data and verified findings through qPCR, focusing on differentially expressed SLCs in PE and IUGR samples.
  • The results showed significant downregulation of specific SLCs (SLC6A8, SLC16A10, SLC25A3, SLC29A3) in affected placental samples, suggesting their potential role in the pathogenesis of these pregnancy complications.
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