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Insects
December 2024
College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
Ants as social insects live in groups, which increases the risk of contagious diseases. In response to the threat of pathogens, ants have evolved a variety of defense mechanisms, including incorporating antimicrobial chemicals into nest material for nest hygiene. is an arboreal ant, building its nest using plant tissues.
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November 2024
Medical Affairs, Lupin Limited, Mumbai, IND.
Objectives The study was conducted to generate real-world data on prescription patterns and patient profiles for sitagliptin-based therapies in real-world outpatient settings across India. Method A cross-sectional, observational, multicenter, real-world prescription event monitoring (PEM) study was conducted at 1058 sites across India over six months, from 1 August 2023 to 16 January 2024. Adult type 2 diabetes patients receiving sitagliptin-based mono or combination therapies were included in the study.
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January 2025
Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India.
The present study investigated the catalysis of Lupeol-loaded chitosan nanoparticles infused with NiAgO nanoparticles to create a NiAgO/Lup@CS nanocomposite. Recent advances in nanomaterials with unique architectures and functionalities have successfully treated contaminated soil and industrial wastewaters. Consequently, a lupeol@chitosan nanoparticle loaded with NiAgO was created, and its catalytic effectiveness in degrading industrial dye pollution was examined.
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December 2024
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Background: The antioxidant and anticancer potential of natural compounds, particularly from medicinal plants, is increasingly being explored as alternatives to synthetic antioxidants and chemotherapeutics. Boascia coriacea (Pax) has been traditionally used for treating various ailments, including oxidative stress-related diseases and prostate cancer. However, there is a paucity of empirical evidence to validate the ethnomedicinal claims, hence this study.
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November 2024
ARUA Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS)/ Center for Environmental Studies (CFES), University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Participatory Geographical Information Systems (PGIS) fosters equity and inclusivity in urban Land Use Planning (LUP). The rising population, economic development, and environmental changes increase urban LUP complexities. Moreover, the social inequalities existing in most societies create power imbalances in the planning process.
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