Non-Ti MXenes: new biocompatible and biodegradable candidates for biomedical applications.

MXenes are a class of two-dimensional nanomaterials with the general formula MXT, where M denotes a transition metal, X denotes either carbon or nitrogen and T refers to surface terminations, such as -OH, -O, -F or -Cl. The unique properties of MXenes, including their tunable surface chemistry and high surface area-to-volume ratio, make them promising candidates for various biomedical applications, such as targeted drug delivery, photothermal therapy and so on. Among the family of MXenes, titanium (Ti)-based MXenes, especially TiCT, have been extensively explored for biomedical applications.

Computational analysis of phytocompounds in for its antifibrotic and drug-likeness properties - Herb to drug study.

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially malignant disorder with no permanent cure that affects the quality of life due to trismus. Computational pharmacology has accelerated the discovery of drug candidates for the treatment of incurable diseases. The present study aimed to screen the compounds of the miracle herb with drug-likeness properties based on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) properties.

Incidence of microplastics in Indian anchovy Stolephorus indicus from Tuticorin, Southeast coast of India.

In the present study, the occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in the gut, gill, and muscle of edible fish Stolephorus indicus sampled from Tuticorin coastal regions of Tamilnadu, India was investigated. We recorded a total of 689 MPs which includes 510 and 179 MPs from males and females respectively. The total abundance of MPs was significantly (P < 0.

Mutagenicity and safety evaluation of Ashwagandha () root aqueous extract in different models.

(Ashwagandha) also called as Indian ginseng, a revered herb from Indian traditional system of medicine is a rejuvenator and tonic () used for its varied benefits. The roots of ashwagandha exhibit properties like anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, astringent, diuretic, stimulant and thermogenic. However, data of ashwagandha on its mutagenic effects are lacking.

The impact of ocean acidification and cadmium toxicity in the marine crab Scylla serrata: Biological indices and oxidative stress responses.

Ocean acidification (OA) and heavy metal pollution in marine environments are potentially threatening marine life. The interactive effect of OA and heavy metals could be more vulnerable to marine organisms than individual exposures. In the current study, the effect of OA on the toxicity of cadmium (Cd) in the crab Scylla serrata was evaluated.