Publications by authors named "R Majumder"
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- Atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease significantly contribute to health issues and deaths in developed countries.
- The TAM family of receptors (Tyro3, Axl, Mer) plays a key role in managing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease by interacting with ligands Protein S and Gas6 to influence inflammation and protect heart health.
- Targeting these receptors and their ligands could offer new therapeutic strategies to reduce inflammation and combat cardiovascular disease.
Self-organizing spiral electrical waves are produced in the heart during fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Controlling these waves is therefore an essential step in managing the disease. Here we present an effective method for controlling cardiac spiral waves using optogenetics.
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- Bacterial wound infections are increasingly problematic in healthcare, potentially causing severe health risks and an estimated 10 million deaths by 2050.
- Antibacterial hydrogels that mimic extracellular matrix characteristics show promise in treating these infections, but their mechanisms remain poorly understood, especially when using traditional agents.
- This research introduces a new type of antibacterial hydrogel made from modified imidazolidinyl urea, which showcases tissue-like properties, rapid healing, good biocompatibility, and effective antibacterial action, making it a potential game-changer for wound care.
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- A 16-year-old girl diagnosed with right-sided hemiparesis from a neonatal stroke has a missense mutation in her Protein S gene, linked to a hereditary deficiency seen in her father and grandfather.
- The girl was closely monitored by her physician and underwent various blood tests starting at age 13, revealing low Protein S activity and prolonged clotting times.
- After receiving her COVID-19 vaccinations in 2021 and 2022, her clotting parameters improved significantly, suggesting that the vaccine may reduce thrombosis risk in individuals with inherited thrombophilia.