Publications by authors named "Richa Raj"

Functional regulation of proteins by ligand-protein interactions plays a crucial role in understanding biological processes and identifying potential drugs. High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) plays a pivotal role in sterile inflammation as a key immunomodulatory protein. Genistein, a well-known isoflavone compound, has been shown to have neuroprotective effects.

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Polygala tenuifolia Willd., a famous traditional Chinese medicine, has been widely applied to treat central nervous system diseases. In this study, P.

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HMGB1 interacts with TLR4 to activate the inflammatory cascade response, contributing to the pathogenesis of endogenous tissue damage and infection. The immense importance of HMGB1-TLR4 interaction in the immune system has made its binding interface an area of significant interest. To map the binding interface of HMGB1 occupied by TLR4, triterpenoids that disrupt the HMGB1-TLR4 interaction and interfere with HMGB1-induced inflammation were developed.

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Introduction: HMGB1 is a non-histone chromatin protein released or secreted in response to tissue damage or infection. Extracellular HMGB1, as a crucial immunomodulatory factor, binds with several different receptors to innate inflammatory responses that aggravate acute and chronic liver diseases. The increased levels of HMGB1 have been reported in various liver diseases, highlighting that it represents a potential biomarker and druggable target for therapeutic development.

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In the current study, tea saponin, identified as the primary bioactive constituent in seed pomace of Camellia oleifera Abel., was meticulously extracted and hydrolyzed to yield five known sapogenins: 16-O-tiglogycamelliagnin B (a), camelliagnin A (b), 16-O-angeloybarringtogenol C (c), theasapogenol E (d), theasapogenol F (e). Subsequent biotransformation of compound a facilitated the isolation of six novel metabolites (a1-a6).

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Background: Vitiligo is a chronic acquired, stigmatizing disease characterized by discoloration of skin and mucous membranes. Patients suffering from this condition suffer from a lack of confidence and psychological stress.

Aim: To assess depression, anxiety, and social anxiety among patients suffering from vitiligo.

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Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a debilitating illness that impairs an individual's physical and social functioning and ultimately affects the quality of life (QOL).

Aim: To determine the impact of psychiatric comorbidity on QOL and activities of daily living in individuals suffering from CKD undergoing hemodialysis.

Materials And Methods: Fifty subjects suffering from CKD undergoing hemodialysis were consequently enrolled in the department of medicine.

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For the discovery of new pentacyclic triterpenes as a potential anti-inflammatory agent, microbial transformation of uvaol by Penicilium griseofulvum CICC 40293 and Streptomyces griseus ATCC 13273 was investigated. Stereoselective hydroxylation and epoxidation reactions were observed in the biotransformation. Moreover, six new metabolites were isolated and structurally elucidated by HR-ESI-MS and NMR spectrum.

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High mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1) is a typical Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns (DAMPs) released in response to cellular inflammation. The pentacyclic triterpenes (PTs) are considered to be the natural inhibitors against HMGB1-related inflammation. To explore new lead compounds of PTs as anti-inflammatory agents, biotransformation of four PTs by Streptomyces olivaceus CICC 23628 was investigated in this study.

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For the optimum use of soyasaponins isolated from soybean cake and to explore the potential anti-inflammatory agents from pentacyclic triterpenes as natural food supplements, microbial transformation of soyasapogenol A was carried out. Four strains of microbes, including CGMCC 1.1741, CICC 40293, ATCC 6633, and ATCC 13273, showed robust catalytic capacity to the substrate.

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