Publications by authors named "S T Athira"
Amine functionalized bentonites were used as adsorbents for the bioremoval of Fe(III) ions, which led to the inclusion of functional groups such as -OH, -NH2, -OCH3, etc. FTIR, XRD, SEM, AFM, TG, BET, XRF, and CHNS analyzer were used to analyze the surface and textural characteristics. The influence of adsorption factors, such as pH, contact time, temperature, and initial concentration, have been investigated and tailored in batch adsorption experiments of Fe (III) metal ions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBio distribution and acute toxicity profiling of Pluronic F127 coated Titanium dioxide nanotubes in adult Wistar rats.
Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces
October 2024
Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles are gaining immense attention among researchers owing to their admirable application potentials in various therapeutic events. Titanium dioxide (TiO) has been recognized as one of the leading candidates in this category and holds wide interest within the scientific community. Among the various morphological nanoforms of TiO, nanotube is grabbing remarkable attention as they have succeeded as an active vehicle in various medical procedures like intravascular stenting, drug delivery, as biosensors etc.
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- * This study tested Tamarindus indica L. seed polysaccharides by adding them in varying amounts (0.05 to 0.30 g) to coffee effluent, finding that 0.10 g effectively reduced total dissolved solids by 55% and chemical oxygen demand by 80%.
- * Analysis techniques indicated that the polysaccharides possess functional groups that help remove pollutants, suggesting they could be a sustainable alternative to chemical agents for treating wastewater and supporting environmental health.
Alteration in serum miR126 expression in healthy adults observing Navratri fast.
Med J Armed Forces India
December 2023
Background: Fasting is practiced by various religions in the world. The previous studies show the effect of fasting on biochemical markers in healthy subjects; however, no study is available on its effect on gene expression or epigenetic markers. In the present study, miR126, a microRNA, was measured in serum samples of healthy adult subjects, and their correlation with biochemical profile was carried out during the short-term fasting of the Navratri festival.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: We assessed the quality of life, sleep, depression, anxiety, and stress in people with pharmacoresistant epilepsy (PRE) and newly diagnosed epilepsy (NDE). We also assessed the influence of sleep, depression, anxiety, and stress on the quality of life (QOL) and the complex association between these factors.
Methods: We recruited 80 PRE and 70 NDE people attending the epilepsy clinic.