Publications by authors named "Prasanth Sankar"
Management of diabetes during fasting and COVID-19 - Challenges and solutions.
J Family Med Prim Care
August 2020
Introduction: Fasting is observed as a religious custom in various forms across the globe. Among them, the Ramadan fasting is very common and widely practiced. People with diabetes observe fasting with or without obtaining medical advice.
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- Phycocyanin (PC) is believed to interact with multiple biological systems, suggesting it has diverse effects, although its specific mechanisms of action remain unclear.
- Recent research focuses on PC's ability to inhibit the pro-inflammatory enzyme lipoxygenase (LOX), indicating that the structure of PC is critical for this inhibitory action.
- Studies using molecular dynamics and calorimetry reveal that one PC molecule can bind to two LOX molecules, highlighting its nature as a versatile protein hub that facilitates various non-specific protein interactions.
Background And Aims: Lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic imposed many restrictions on the public. Loss of continuum of care along with improper lifestyle was expected to worsen glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We aimed to identify the effects of lockdown on their glycemic status, lifestyle changes and psychosocial health.
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