Integration of silver nanostructures in wireless sensor networks for enhanced biochemical sensing.

Integrating noble metal nanostructures, specifically silver nanoparticles, into sensor designs has proven to enhance sensor performance across key metrics, including response time, stability, and sensitivity. However, a critical gap remains in understanding the unique contributions of various synthesis parameters on these enhancements. This study addresses this gap by examining how factors such as temperature, growth time, and choice of capping agents influence nanostructure shape and size, optimizing sensor performance for diverse conditions.

Genetic Parameters and Prediction of Genotypic Values for Postharvest Physiological Deterioration Tolerance and Root Traits in Cassava using REML/BLUP.

The study aimed to estimate the genetic parameters and predict the genotypic values of postharvest physiological deterioration and root characteristics in cassava (Manihot esculentaCrantz) using restricted maximum likelihood (REML) and the best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP). A total of 76 cassava accessions were evaluated over two growing seasons. The evaluated traits included postharvest physiological deterioration response (PPD), root length (RL), root diameter (RD), root weight (RW), dry matter content (DMC), total starch content (TS) and total sugar content (TSU).

Design, characterization and evaluation of a new Tc-labeled folate derivative with affinity towards folate receptor.

Folate receptors (FRs) are known to be over-expressed in several human malignancies and therefore serve as an important target for small radiolabeled folate derivatives for non-invasive imaging of tumor, which is an important tool for future treatment recourse. In the present article, we report the synthesis of a new Tc-labeled radiotracer for the aforementioned application following the well-established Tc-'4+1' chemistry. Formation of the desired [Tc]Tc-complex with >95% radiochemical purity was confirmed by radio-HPLC and its structure was ascertained by characterizing a natural rhenium analogue of the said complex.

Imaging and pathological discordance amongst the plethora of breast lesions in breast biopsies.

Introduction: Imaging-guided breast tissue biopsy has become an acceptable alternative to open surgical biopsy for nonpalpable breast lesions. Discussion of abnormal results of the correlation between imaging and pathological findings can be very challenging as it can assist in decision-making with regard to the further treatment options by arriving at a comprehensive diagnosis.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study.

Hybrid PSO-SVM algorithm for Covid-19 screening and quantification.

Corona Virus Disease (COVID) 19 has shaken the earth at its root and the devastation has increased the diagnostic burden of radiologists by large. At this crucial juncture, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will go a long way in decreasing the workload of physicians working in the outbreak zone, aiding them to accurately diagnose the new disease. In this work, a hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization-Support Vector Machine based AI algorithm is deployed to analyze the Computed Tomography images automatically providing a high probability in determining the presence of pneumonia due to COVID19.

Pre evaluation of cassava ( Crantz) germplasm for genotypic variation in the identification of K efficient genotypes through different statistical tools.

Among the tropical tuber crops, cassava ( Crantz) deserves special attention as regards to its higher biological efficiency in terms of dry matter production which incidentally implies to the higher amount of nutrient extraction from the soil resulting in better response to the application of manures and fertilizers. Among the major nutrients, Potassium (K) is considered as the key nutrient for cassava owing to its influence both in tuber yield and tuber quality. The above facts as well as the availability of sufficient cassava genotypes in the germplasm collection of ICAR-CTCRI made us to initiate research work to screen cassava germplasm including the pre breeding lines.

Cassava breeding and agronomy in Asia: 50 years of history and future directions.

In Asia, cassava () is cultivated by more than 8 million farmers, driving the rural economy of many countries. The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), in partnership with national agricultural research institutes (NARIs), instigated breeding and agronomic research in Asia, 1983. The breeding program has successfully released high-yielding cultivars resulting in an average yield increase from 13.

Synthesis and evaluation of Tc-analogues of [I]mIBG prepared via [Tc][Tc(CO)(HO)] synthon for targeting norepinephrine transporter.

Introduction: meta-[I]Iodobenzylguanidine (mIBG) is a clinical agent used for imaging neuroendocrine tumors, where uptake in tumor is via active transport mechanism through norepinephrine transporters (NET). Our group in past have evaluated a Tc-analogue of the above tracer, based on Tc-4 + 1 labeling approach, which exhibited significant affinity for NET but suffered from reduced specific uptake in comparison to reference standard no-carrier-added (n.c.

A New Fluorescent Sensor Based on Bisindolizine Derivative.

A fluorescent sensor based on 1,2,1',2'- Tetra(methoxycarbonyl)- 3,3'- bis(p-methylbenzoyl)- 7,7'-bisindolizine (MBI) showing excellent selectivity towards Fe(3+) ions was developed. Under optimized experimental conditions, the fluorescence intensity of 1,2,1',2'- Tetramethoxycarbonyl- 3,3'- bis(p-methylbenzoyl)- 7,7'-bisindolizine was quenched linearly by Fe(3+) ions in the range of 2.00 × 10(-2) to 4.

Pharmacognostic evaluation of leaves of certain Phyllanthus species used as a botanical source of Bhumyamalaki in Ayurveda.

Today, World over, there is a great deal of interest in Ayurvedic system of medicine and thus the demand for various medicinal plants in the production of Ayurvedic medicines is ever increasing. Due to varied geographical locations where these plants grow, a great deal of adulteration or substitution is encountered in the commercial markets. Histological studies of the plant drugs are not only to study the adulterants but also are indispensable in accurate identification.

Butyrate-induced phosphatase regulates VEGF and angiogenesis via Sp1.

Sp1 is a ubiquitous transcription factor and master regulator of various eukaryotic gene expression. Better understanding of the role of increased Sp1 levels on angiogenic regulation and the regulatory regions of that transcription factor may act as a useful target in 'transcriptional therapy'. At the molecular level, butyrate inhibits Sp1-DNA binding activity by promoting Sp1 protein dephosphorylation in EAT cells.

Octacosanol isolated from Tinospora cordifolia downregulates VEGF gene expression by inhibiting nuclear translocation of NF-B and its DNA binding activity.

Octacosanol is a long-chain aliphatic alcohol, which is the main component of policosanol used as a normolipidemic agent. It is known that angiogenesis is involved in tumor growth and metastasis. The present study identified octacosanol isolated from the plant Tinospora cordifolia as a new antiangiogenic compound with inhibitory effects on in vivo angiogenesis assays.

Angiogenic and proliferative effects of the cytokine VEGF in Ehrlich ascites tumor cells is inhibited by Glycyrrhiza glabra.

Blood vessel plays a crucial role in solid tumor development. It has been suggested that blocking of angiogenesis and the action of the cytokine VEGF could be possible in cancer therapy. In a screen for naturally occurring angiogenic inhibitors, we have identified an extract from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, which has potent antiangiogenic and antitumor activity.

Multiple drug resistant non typhoidal Salmonella spp associated with acute diarrheal disease.

Rectal swabs/stool specimens from 115 children (0-5 years) suffering with acute diarrhea were screened for non typhoidal salmonella species. 7 (6%) patients were found to be positive for non typhoidal salmonella. 4 (3.

The influence of different methods on basal metabolic rate measurements in human subjects.

While collating basal metabolic rate (BMR) measurements made worldwide it becomes important to know how different instruments compare with each other and whether errors in methodology could account for the differences in BMRs measured. BMRs of 34 healthy individuals were measured by using five different instruments in various combinations. Results show that energy outputs were comparable between the oxylog.

Thermogenic responses to graded doses of noradrenaline in undernourished Indian male subjects.

1. Seventeen male subjects with an energy intake of 10.6 (SD 1.

Prediction of steady-state oxygen consumption during norepinephrine infusions in humans.

A method for predicting maximal oxygen consumption during norepinephrine infusion is described. Using the initial response and enzyme kinetics, predicted values of maximal oxygen consumption were compared with observed values and a coefficient of variation of 1.4% was obtained.