Publications by authors named "T S Ashwini"

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  • Sonophoresis is a transdermal drug delivery method that uses low-frequency ultrasound to help penetrate drug molecules into the skin, serving as an alternative to oral and injection methods.
  • The mechanism mainly relies on cavitation, which involves creating and bursting gaseous bubbles, along with other effects like thermal, convectional, and mechanical influences.
  • Applications of sonophoresis include transporting hydrophilic drugs, gene and vaccine delivery, and it can be augmented with other techniques like chemical enhancers and microneedles for improved drug absorption, though more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms.
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Background: Aberrant expression of histone deacetylases (HDACs) and ribonucleotide reductase (RR) enzymes are commonly observed in various cancers. Researchers are focusing on these enzymes in cancer studies with the aim of developing effective chemotherapeutic drugs for cancer treatment. Targeting both HDAC and RR simultaneously with a dual HDAC/RR inhibitor has exhibited enhanced effectiveness compared to monotherapy in cancer treatment, making it a promising strategy.

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We present the case of a 22-year-old male patient who developed "double" pseudoaneurysm of the superficial palmar arch of the left hand after trivial trauma with a kitchen knife. Following an unsuccessful embolization attempt, surgical excision of the pseudoaneurysm was performed during which the pseudoaneurysm was found to arise from the anterior wall of the palmar arch. Intraoperatively, a second pseudoaneurysm arising from the deeper surface of the superficial palmar arch was found and excised.

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Wound healing is a complex process that can be further complicated in chronic wounds, leading to prolonged healing times, high healthcare costs, and potential patient morbidity. Nanotechnology has shown great promise in developing advanced wound dressings that promote wound healing and prevent infection. The review article presents a comprehensive search strategy that was applied to four databases, namely Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar, using specific keywords and inclusion/exclusion criteria to select a representative sample of 164 research articles published between 2001 and 2023.

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In situ gelling systems (ISGS) can prolong retention time and bioavailability of ophthalmic solutions. The complexity and cost of ISGS avert their industrial scale-up and clinical implementation. In this study, we demonstrate novel application of hot-melt extrusion (HME) technology for continuous manufacturing of ISGS (MeltDrops Technology).

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