Publications by authors named "S D S Rawat"

Hypohalites are commonly generated in biological systems, mostly with functions related to defense and immune system response. These hypohalites can bind to metal centers and are known for their strong oxidizing properties that play crucial roles in various biological processes. Herein, we report the synthesis, characterization and reactivity of novel biomimetic Ru(III)-hypochlorite complexes and focus the work on the electronic effects associated with the incorporation of methyl groups in a pentadentate ligand framework in an asymmetric fashion.

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In forensic investigations, human keratinized tissues like skin and nails are commonly encountered as trace evidence, yet the use of vibrational spectroscopy for their identification and differentiation has been underexplored. This research utilized ATR-FTIR to distinguish between human nails and skin samples collected from a group of 50 participants, employing advanced chemometric analysis techniques. The spectral signatures of human keratinized tissues, such as nails and skin, exhibit similarities consistent with previous studies.

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  • Antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii, a common hospital pathogen, is growing, posing serious risks to health care workers and society, driven by both antibiotic overuse and environmental stressors.
  • A study found that exposing A. baumannii to copper stress led to significant increases in resistance to key antibiotics: 8-fold for colistin, 44-fold for ciprofloxacin, and 22-fold for levofloxacin, alongside enhanced biofilm formation.
  • The bacteria exhibited physiological changes, such as higher efflux pump activity and alterations in membrane permeability, with molecular analysis showing increased gene expression related to antibiotic resistance and oxidative stress, indicating adaptation to stressors.
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Mastitis in dairy animals affect milk quality and quantity, animal health and welfare, antimicrobial use and economics of dairy farm, and antimicrobial residues in milk. is most common mastitis pathogen with ability to cause infections which are difficult to treat. The present study aimed to characterize the strains associated with dairy animal with reference to its virulence, biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance including methicillin and penicillin G resistance.

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