Background: Wilson's disease (WD) results from pathogenic ATP7B gene variations, causing copper accumulation mainly in the liver, brain, and kidneys.
Objectives: In India, despite studies on ATP7B variants, WD often goes undiagnosed, with the prevalence, carrier rate, and mutation spectrum remaining unknown.
Methods: A multicenter study examined genetic variations in WD among individuals of Indian origin via whole exome sequencing.
Microwave (MW) radiations are widely used in communications, radar and medical treatment and thus human exposure to MW radiations have increased tremendously, raising health concerns as MW has been implicated in induction of oxidative stress condition in our body. Few metallic nanoparticles (NPs) have been shown to mimic the activity of antioxidant enzymes and hence can be applied for the modulation of adverse effects caused by MW. Present study aimed to assess the biocompatibility of Bovine serum albumin (BSA) conjugated manganese dioxide nanoparticles (MNP*) and to counteract the impact of MW on the haematological system of male Wistar rats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe role of cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) in the normal functioning of the central nervous system and synaptic plasticity is well established. However, dysregulated kinase activity can have a significant impact on neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment. Cdk5 hyperactivation is linked to diabetes-associated neurodegeneration, but the underlying mechanism is not fully understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCadmium selenium quantum dots (CdSe QDs) with modified surfaces exhibit superior dispersion stability and high fluorescence yield, making them desirable biological probes. The knowledge of cellular and biochemical toxicity has been lacking, and there is little information on the correlation between and data. The current study was carried out to assess the toxicity of CdSe QDs after intravenous injection in Wistar male rats (230 g).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanotechnological tools have been greatly exploited in all possible fields. However, advancement of nanotechnology has raised concern about their adverse effects on human and environment. These deleterious effects cannot be ignored and need to be explored due to safety purpose.
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