Evaluation of biogenically synthesized MgO NPs anticancer activity against breast cancer cells.

Background: Magnesium is recognized to have pharmacological potential, and its nanoformulation is anticipated to offer significant therapeutic effects, particularly against cancer. In this study, we analyzed the anticancer effect of biogenically synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NPs) against breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231).

Methods: Different biological evaluations, such as cytotoxicity, cellular morphology, induction of apoptosis, generation of ROS, cell adhesion and cellular migration were estimated using well established methodology.

Inhibition of carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes by a potential probiotic RAMULAB49 isolated from fermented .

The research aimed to explore the potential probiotic characteristics of RAMULAB49, a strain of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from fermented pineapple, specifically focusing on its antidiabetic effects. The importance of probiotics in maintaining a balanced gut microbiota and supporting human physiology and metabolism motivated this research. All collected isolates underwent microscopic and biochemical screenings, and those exhibiting Gram-positive characteristics, negative catalase activity, phenol tolerance, gastrointestinal conditions, and adhesion capabilities were selected.

Structure-guided identification of potent inhibitors of ROS1 kinase for therapeutic development against non-small cell lung cancer.

Proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase ROS (ROS1) is a member of the sevenless receptor, which affects epithelial cell differentiation and is highly expressed in a variety of tumor cells. The elevated expression and dysfunction of ROS1 have been involved in various malignancies, such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), stomach cancer, ovarian, breast cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, adenosarcoma, oesophageal cancer, etc. ROS1 has been postulated as a potential drug target in anticancer therapeutics.

Biogenic Synthesis of Cu-Mn Bimetallic Nanoparticles Using Pumpkin Seeds Extract and Their Characterization and Anticancer Efficacy.

Background: Cancer is a chronic, heterogeneous illness that progresses through a spectrum of devastating clinical manifestations and remains the 2nd leading contributor to global mortality. Current cancer therapeutics display various drawbacks that result in inefficient management. The present study is intended to evaluate the anticancer potential of Cu-Mn bimetallic NPs (CMBNPs) synthesized from pumpkin seed extract against colon adenocarcinoma cancer cell line (HT-29).

Fatal Case of a Child Harboring .

is a threadlike parasite also known as "pinworms". It is the most common helminth infection, affecting the gastrointestinal tracts of children worldwide, although it seldom causes any fatalities. infections are usually asymptomatic and may only cause anal pruritis, with occasional reported cases of ectopic migration into the appendix or the female genital tract by adult pinworms.

Agitation does not induce fibrillation in reduced hen egg-white lysozyme at physiological temperature and pH.

Several proteins and peptides tend to form an amyloid fibril, causing a range of unrelated diseases, from neurodegenerative to certain types of cancer. In the native state, these proteins are folded and soluble. However, these proteins acquired β-sheet amyloid fibril due to unfolding and aggregation.

Anticancer potential of yohimbine in drug-resistant oral cancer KB-ChR-8-5 cells.

Background: The demand for environmentally friendly and cost-effective plant-based products for the development of cancer therapeutics has been increasing. Yohimbine (α-adrenergic receptor antagonist) is a stimulant and aphrodisiac used to improve erectile dysfunction. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the anticancer potential of yohimbine in drug-resistant oral cancer KB-ChR-8-5 cells using different biomolecular techniques.

Elucidating the binding and inhibitory potential of p-coumaric acid against amyloid fibrillation and their cytotoxicity: Biophysical and docking analysis.

P-Coumaric acid (p-CA) is a plant metabolite with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Due to its therapeutic potential, p-CA has attracted much attention from the scientific community lately. Oxidative stress, amyloid formation, and impaired proteasomal degradation are hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's (AD) and are targets for developing therapeutics against such conditions.

Binding Studies of Caffeic and p-Coumaric Acid with α-Amylase: Multispectroscopic and Computational Approaches Deciphering the Effect on Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs).

Alpha-amylase (α-amylase) is a key player in the management of diabetes and its related complications. This study was intended to have an insight into the binding of caffeic acid and coumaric acid with α-amylase and analyze the effect of these compounds on the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). Fluorescence quenching studies suggested that both the compounds showed an appreciable binding affinity towards α-amylase.

Expression, purification, and biophysical characterization of recombinant MERS-CoV main (M) protease.

MERS-CoV main protease (M) is essential for the maturation of the coronavirus; therefore, considered a potential drug target. Detailed conformational information is essential to developing antiviral therapeutics. However, the conformation of MERS-CoV M under different conditions is poorly characterized.

Anticancer Potential of Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles: A Mechanistic Study.

The continuous loss of human life due to the paucity of effective drugs against different forms of cancer demands a better/noble therapeutic approach. One possible way could be the use of nanostructures-based treatment methods. In the current piece of work, we have synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using plant ( extract using AgNO3 as starting materials.

Mechanistic inhibition of non-enzymatic glycation and aldose reductase activity by naringenin: Binding, enzyme kinetics and molecular docking analysis.

The aldose reductase (AR) enzyme is considered a potential target for the management of diabetic complications. In this study, we describe the binding and enzyme kinetics of AR by naringenin, a bioflavonoid present in many dietary sources. Naringenin showed an inhibitory effect on the activity of AR with an IC value of 2.

Vitamin D Treatment Reverses the Induced Oxidative Stress Damage to DNA.

Background And Objective: The aim of the current study was to investigate in detail the effect of the active metabolite of vitamin D3 [1, 25 (OH)2 D3] in ameliorating the induced oxidative damage to DNA.

Materials And Methods: Primary cortical neuron cultures from one week old Wister rats were set up in sterile conditions. The neuron cultures were maintained for up to 72 h in culture in the presence of varying doses of vitamin D.

Recruitment and allosteric stimulation of a histone-deubiquitinating enzyme during heterochromatin assembly.

Heterochromatin formation in budding yeast is regulated by the silent information regulator (SIR) complex. The SIR complex comprises the NAD-dependent deacetylase Sir2, the scaffolding protein Sir4, and the nucleosome-binding protein Sir3. Transcriptionally active regions present a challenge to SIR complex-mediated heterochromatic silencing due to the presence of antagonistic histone post-translational modifications, including acetylation and methylation.