Publications by authors named "Sudhashekhar Kumar"

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  • - SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, originated in Wuhan, China, and has caused millions of deaths worldwide while continuing to mutate.
  • - Various drugs, vaccines, and natural remedies, especially herbal plants and spices, have been explored for their potential to combat the virus due to their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects.
  • - Nano-formulations of phytochemicals derived from plants may enhance antiviral properties by improving bioavailability and targeting delivery, and this review discusses their mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2, such as blocking ACE-2 receptors and inhibiting viral proteins.
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Context Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by inflammatory cells play a major role in mediating lung injury in sepsis or hyperoxic lung injury. Aims N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, was examined in this research to see whether it helps prevent acute lung injury (ALI). Materials and methods Experiments were performed on Charles-Foster strain healthy male adult albino rats.

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