Publications by authors named "S Sundaramurthy"
Tropomyosin is an actin-binding protein that plays roles ranging from regulating muscle contraction to controlling cytokinesis and cell migration. The simple nematode provides a useful model for studying the core functions of tropomyosin in an animal, having a relatively simple anatomy, and a single tropomyosin gene, , that produces seven isoforms. Three higher molecular weight isoforms (LEV-11A, D, O) regulate contraction of body wall and other muscles, but comparatively less is known of the functions of four lower molecular weight isoforms (LEV-11C, E, T, U).
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- - Rituximab (RTX) shows potential as a treatment for idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN), but its high cost and severe side effects have led to exploring low-dose RTX as a viable option.
- - A systematic review analyzed 16 studies that evaluated the effects of low-dose RTX on adult IMN patients, with main outcomes focused on complete and partial response rates and secondary effects on kidney function and protein levels.
- - Results indicated that low-dose RTX treatments resulted in significant rates of complete remission, improved serum albumin levels, and reduced protein-creatinine ratio, though a concerning trend of lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was observed post-treatment in second-line therapy patients
Formin HOmology Domain 2-containing (FHOD) proteins are a subfamily of actin-organizing formins important for striated muscle development in many animals. We showed previously that absence of the sole FHOD protein, FHOD-1, from results in thin body wall muscles with misshapen dense bodies that serve as sarcomere Z-lines. We demonstrate here that mutations predicted to specifically disrupt actin polymerization by FHOD-1 similarly disrupt muscle development, and that FHOD-1 cooperates with profilin PFN-3 for dense body morphogenesis, and with profilins PFN-2 and PFN-3 to promote body wall muscle growth.
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- Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) is a genetic eye condition often linked to high myopia, which can lead to serious retinal issues, making understanding myopic progression crucial for potential treatments.
- The study analyzed cases of CSNB associated with specific genetic variants in patients under 18 who had multiple eye measurements, using a mixed-effect model to track changes in myopia over time.
- Results showed that individuals with CSNB are significantly myopic from birth and continue to experience worsening myopia as they grow, suggesting they may benefit from treatments aimed at slowing down myopia progression.
Groundwater is essential for maintaining ecosystem health and overall well-being as a pivotal resource for plants and animals. The increasing public consciousness of the deterioration of groundwater quality has emphasized the significance of undertaking extended evaluations of groundwater water quality, particularly in regions undergoing substantial hydrological alterations. This study primarily aims to investigate the spatio-temporal variations in groundwater quality and evaluate its suitability for potable purposes in the region of Madhya Pradesh.
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