Publications by authors named "V K Nigam"

The continuous exposure of chemical pesticides in agriculture, their contamination in soil and water pose serious threat to the environment. Current study used an approach to evaluate various pesticides like Hexaconazole, Mancozeb, Pretilachlor, Organophosphate and λ-cyhalothrin degradation capability of esterase. The enzyme was isolated from Salinicoccus roseus.

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Introduction: The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can induce sterile systemic inflammation that contributes to morbidity and mortality, especially in children. Patients have been found to have increased expression of cytokines and transmigration of leukocytes during and after CPB. Previous work has demonstrated that the supraphysiologic shear stresses existing during CPB are sufficient to induce proinflammatory behavior in non-adherent monocytes.

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The c-Met receptor, a pivotal player in oncogenesis and tumor progression, has become a compelling target for anticancer drug development. This review explores the intricate landscape of Structure-Activity Relationship [SAR] studies and molecular binding analyses performed on c-Met inhibitors. Through a comprehensive examination of various chemical scaffolds and modifications, SAR investigations have elucidated critical molecular features essential for the potent inhibition of c-Met activity.

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  • Microbial interactions in ecosystems are heavily influenced by exopolysaccharides (EPSs), which are substances produced by microorganisms that play key roles in communication and cooperative behaviors.
  • EPSs function as signaling molecules that facilitate chemical communication among microbes and enable them to assess population density through a process called quorum sensing (QS).
  • This review highlights the importance of EPS in shaping microbial communities, affecting how they organize, stick together, and withstand environmental challenges, offering essential insights for future research in microbial ecology and its applications in various fields.
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as an important intervention for children both preceding and following cardiac surgery. There is a notable lack of comprehensive information regarding neurodevelopmental outcomes. The Norwood procedure and complex biventricular repairs exhibit the highest prevalence of ECMO usage.

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