Computational insight into the formation of cation-π/cation-lone pair complexes between 3d-metal (II) ions and furan.

Context: Cation-π and cation-lone pair interactions between 3d-metal (II) ions [Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)] and furan are explored in the formation of 1:1 and 1:2 type complexes. Both cation-π (IE = -192.27 to -312.

Genome wide landscaping of copy number variations for horse inter-breed variability.

Copy number variations (CNVs) have become widely acknowledged as a significant source of genomic variability and phenotypic variance. To understand the genetic variants in horses, CNVs from six Indian horse breeds, Manipuri, Zanskari, Bhutia, Spiti, Kathiawari and Marwari were discovered using Axiom Equine Genotyping Array. These breeds differed in agro-climatic adaptation with distinct phenotypic characters.

Application of enhances salt tolerance and yield of Indian mustard through increasing antioxidant enzyme activity.

Growth and yield reduction of crops due to salt stress have become a serious issue worldwide. is very well known as a plant growth-promoting fungi under abiotic stress conditions. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the effect of on the growth, yield, nutrient uptake, and antioxidant activity of three Indian mustard genotypes under saline condition (EC 9.

β-Caryophyllene attenuates oxidative stress and inflammatory response in LPS induced acute lung injury by targeting ACE2/MasR and Nrf2/HO-1/NF-κB axis.

Acute lung injury (ALI) and its severe form, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a clinical syndrome that can cause pulmonary edema, inflammation, oxidative stress, and immunological dysregulations. β-Caryophyllene (BCP), a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene, possesses a variety of pharmacological properties and has the potential to be a therapeutic agent. This study aimed to comprehend the effect of BCP on Nrf2/HO-1/NF-κB and ACE2/MasR axis in a rat model of ALI by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and the underlying mechanisms during this process.

Evaluation of Socio-Demographic Profile, Biochemical Parameters and Etiology of End Stage Renal Disease Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh.

Globally the incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing day by day. Various biochemical and hematological abnormalities are associated with CKD that leads to morbidity and mortality. The aim of this observational study was to evaluate the socio-demographic profile, biochemical and hematological parameters of chronic kidney disease patients in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh, Bangladesh from January 2020 to December 2020.

Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis in Term and Late Preterm Neonates.

Sepsis is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC). It is estimated to cause almost 1 million deaths that accounts for more than 25.0% of neonatal deaths worldwide.

Status of Serum Iron in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a major public health problem with relatively high prevalence rates worldwide (5.0-13.0%).

An innovative semiconducting Ni(II)-metallogel based robust random access memory (RRAM) device for advanced flexible electronics applications.

A highly effective method for creating a supramolecular metallogel of Ni(II) ions (NiA-TA) has been developed in our work. This approach uses benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid as a low molecular weight gelator (LMWG) in DMF solvent. Rheological studies assessed the mechanical properties of the Ni(II)-metallogel, revealing its angular frequency response and thixotropic behaviour.

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Their Combinations Against Enterococcus faecalis Assessed Using the Agar Diffusion Method: An In Vitro Study.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of single-walled carbon nanotubes when combined with the commonly used intracanal medicaments by checking their zone of inhibition against .

Materials And Methods: The test materials were divided into five different groups, namely, Group I: single-walled carbon nanotubes; Group II: calcium hydroxide; Group III: chlorhexidine; Group IV: single-walled carbon nanotubes + calcium hydroxide; and Group V: single-walled carbon nanotubes + chlorhexidine. Five sterile Petri plates per group were inoculated with (); wells were made in the plates, one on each side, and a volume of 50 microliters of each solution was dispensed into individual wells using a pipette.

Advancements in immunotherapy for colorectal cancer treatment: a comprehensive review of strategies, challenges, and future prospective.

Purpose: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) continues to present significant challenges, particularly in patients with proficient mismatch repair/microsatellite stable (pMMR/MSS) tumors. This narrative review aims to provide recent developments in immunotherapy for CRC treatment, focusing on its efficacy and challenges.

Bimetallic Cooperativity of a Ferrocene-Based Iridium NHC Complex in Water Oxidation Catalysis: A New Frontier for Efficient Oxygen Evolution.

Bimetallic catalysts have gained attention as promising contenders, owing to the synergistic interaction between two distinct metal centers. In this study, we present two N-heterocyclic carbene iridium(III) pentamethylcyclopentadienyl complexes [Cp*Ir(fcpyNHC)Cl]PF (1) and [Cp*Ir(pyNHC)Cl]PF (2) where 1 includes a ferrocene moiety making it a bimetallic complex. Using ceric ammonium nitrate as a sacrificial oxidant, both complexes were tested for water oxidation.

Unlocking the Catalytic Potential of Anionic Micelles: Insights into the Ce(IV)-Directed Phenylalanine Oxidation Kinetics in Asymmetric Hydrophobic Environments.

The oxidation kinetics of phenylalanine (Phe) by Ce(IV) have been examined in both the absence and presence of aqueous micellar media with asymmetric tails, specifically using sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS) surfactants. The reaction progress was monitored by observing a decrease in absorbance using UV-vis spectroscopy. Interestingly, the kinetic profile revealed a consistent increase in the observed rate constant values as the concentration of the surfactant increased.

Are spodium bonds directional?

Statistical analyses and computational studies have been performed on spodium bonds with four- and five-coordinated spodium complexes. Though statistical analyses without geometry correction suggest that the most populous geometries are far from linearity, geometry-corrected analyses suggest that these bonds are directional and linear. Computational studies suggest that the bond strength can be moderately strong.

A Weather-Adaptive Convolutional Neural Network Framework for Better License Plate Detection.

Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems are essential for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), effective transportation management, security, law enforcement, etc. However, the performance of ALPR systems can be significantly affected by environmental conditions such as heavy rain, fog, and pollution. This paper introduces a weather-adaptive Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) framework that leverages the YOLOv10 model that is designed to enhance license plate detection in adverse weather conditions.

Significance of diagnostic and therapeutic potential of serum endothelial and inflammatory biomarkers in defining disease severity of dengue infected patients.

Dengue virus (DENV) mediated disease severity leads to fatality among infected patients. Immune sentinels recognize DENV thereby secreting inflammatory mediators, endothelial biomarkers and anticoagulation factors. Absence of any diagnostic biomarkers for early identification of severe dengue (SD) patients has hindered disease management.

Laparoscopic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary carcinoma: An experience of 50 cases from a single tertiary care center.

Objectives: Laparoscopic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (LAPD) is being performed in several centers worldwide. The proportion of minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary carcinoma (PAC) has recently increased, owing to its potential benefits. However, the safety and feasibility of LAPD have not yet been standardized.

Reusable Iron-Copper Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Primary Amides with Aryl and Alkyl Halides: Access to N-Arylamides as Potential Antibacterial and Anticancer Agents.

We present, for the first time, an efficient ligand-free iron-copper catalyzed cross-coupling reaction involving a variety of aryl, heteroaryl halides (including chlorides, bromides, and iodides), and alkyl bromides with diverse aryl and aliphatic primary amides, conducted under solvent-minimized conditions. This economically competitive protocol successfully yielded the corresponding cross-coupling products, N-arylamides and N-alkylamides, in good to excellent yields with broad substrate scope (65 examples) and tolerance to several sensitive functionalities (including heterocycles). No conventional work-up is required for this protocol, and the developed method is applicable for gram-scale synthesis.

Thermionic Emission in Artificially Structured Single-Crystalline Elemental Metal/Compound Semiconductor Superlattices.

Metal/semiconductor superlattices represent a fascinating frontier in materials science and nanotechnology, where alternating layers of metals and semiconductors are precisely engineered at the atomic and nano-scales. Traditionally, epitaxial metal/semiconductor superlattice growth requires constituent materials from the same family, exhibiting identical structural symmetry and low lattice mismatch. Here, beyond this conventional constraint, a novel class of epitaxial lattice-matched metal/semiconductor superlattices is introduced that utilizes refractory hexagonal elemental transition metals and wide-bandgap III-nitride semiconductors.

Miniature lab-made electrochemical biosensor: A promising sensing kit for rapid detection of E. coli in water, urine and milk.

A novel, rapid production methodology for laboratory-made carbon electrodes (LCE) employing cost-effective and readily available materials has developed in the present work. The LCE presents superior electrochemical characteristics compared to commercially available screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCE). Furthermore, this research has demonstrated the performance of readily accessible, highly sensitive, and portable biosensors for on-site detection of E.

A comprehensive review of ultraviolet radiation and functionally modified textile fabric with special emphasis on UV protection.

The functionality of natural origin-based fibres can provide minimal protection against UV exposure; however, surface modification of fabrics can help to achieve better outcomes. The ability to provide protection basically depends upon several factors of textile fabric, such as fibre chemistry, yarn structural parameters, fabric weave construction, fabric areal density, cover factor, porosity, and humidity. Due to the constant reduction of the ozone layer in the atmosphere, increasing UV radiation has now raised severe concerns across the globe, which is projected to deteriorate the state of global health.

Messages in CD40L are encrypted for residue-specific functions.

CD40-CD40-ligand (CD40L) interaction plays crucial immunoregulatory roles, as CD40 signals through different signaling intermediates to convert the messages from CD40L to effector functions. Being a TNFα receptor family member, CD40 binds TNFα receptor-associated factors, assembles signalosome complexes and decrypts the messages from CD40L through different signaling modules to result in residue-specific effector functions. The evidence for such a residue-specific message encryption first came from the CD40L mutations resulting in X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome, as the extent of effects varied with the residue mutated.

Electron confinement-induced plasmonic breakdown in metals.

Plasmon resonance represents the collective oscillation of free electron gas density and enables enhanced light-matter interactions in nanoscale dimensions. Traditionally, the classical Drude model describes plasmonic excitation, wherein plasma frequency exhibits no spatial dispersion. Here, we show conclusive experimental evidence of the breakdown of plasmon resonance and a consequent metal-insulator transition in an ultrathin refractory plasmonic material, hafnium nitride (HfN).