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Introduction: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a leading cause of dementia, characterized by progressive neurodegeneration and cognitive dysfunction. The disease aetiology is closely associated with proteinopathies, mitochondrial abnormalities, and elevated ROS generation, which are some of the primary markers for AD brains.

Objectives: The current research was intended to elucidate the chemical interaction of β-pinene against potential targets and evaluate its neuroprotective potential in ICV-STZ-induced sAD.

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Curcumin: A Potential Detoxifier Against Chemical and Natural Toxicants.

Phytother Res

January 2025

Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

The human body gets exposed to a variety of toxins intentionally or unintentionally on a regular basis from sources such as air, water, food, and soil. Certain toxins can be synthetic, while some are biological. The toxins affect the various parts of the body by activating numerous pro-inflammatory markers, like oxidative stresses, that tend to disturb the normal function of the organs ultimately.

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The repercussions of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bisphosphonates pose serious clinical challenges and warrant novel therapies for osteoporosis in menopausal women. To confront this issue, the present research aimed to design and fabricate daidzein (DZ); a phytoestrogen-loaded hydroxyapatite nanoparticles to mimic and compensate for synthetic estrogens and biomineralization. Hypothesizing this bimodal approach, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAPNPs) were synthesized using the chemical-precipitation method followed by drug loading (DZHAPNPs) via sorption.

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Recent Advances in the Development of Greener Methodologies for the Synthesis of Benzothiazoles.

Curr Top Med Chem

January 2025

School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700 032, India.

The benzothiazole ring system has been recognised with crucial pharmacophoric features being present among various approved drugs and clinical and pre-clinical candidates. The medicinal importance of this privileged scaffold stimulated the interest of synthetic medicinal/ organic chemists for the synthesis of its derivatives due to their diverse biological applications. In most of the reports in the literature, benzothiazoles were synthesized by cyclocondensation of 2- aminothiophenol with either carboxylic acid and its derivatives or aldehydes.

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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors have been employed for the treatment of lung cancer, owing to their role in regulating irregulated pathways or mutated genes. Bosutinib, a nonreceptor tyrosine kinase, has been recently investigated for lung cancer treatment. Bosutinib can also be used with paclitaxel as a combinatorial approach to receive a synergistic effect for the effective management of lung cancer.

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor symptoms, and cognitive impairment. The complexity in treating ALS arises from genetic and environmental factors, contributing to the gradual decline of lower and upper motor neurons. The anticipated pharmaceutical market valuation for ALS is projected to reach $1,038.

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Objective: It has been reported that cancer cells get protected by a complex and rich multicellular environment i.e. the tumor microenvironment (TME) consisting of varying immune cells, endothelial cells, dendritic cells, fibroblasts, etc.

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Brivaracitam Ameliorates Increased Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Ischemic Mice.

Clin Psychopharmacol Neurosci

February 2025

Department of Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Objective: Cerebral ischemia is a medical condition that occurs due to poor supply of blood in the brain. Reperfusion being savage further exaggerates the tissue injury causing cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (CI/R). CI/R is marked by an impairment in release of neurotransmitter, excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, inflammation, and neuronal apoptosis.

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Enhancing Microemulsion-Based Therapeutic Drug Delivery: Exploring Surfactants, Co-Surfactants, and Quality-by-Design Strategies within Pseudoternary Phase Diagrams.

Crit Rev Ther Drug Carrier Syst

January 2025

Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences, Amity University Noida India, Pharmaceutics Domain, Uttar Pradesh, India; Member, Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS), INSA, New Delhi, India.

Microemulsions (MEs) are homogeneous, isotropic, transparent, and thermodynamically stable mixtures of water, oil, and surfactants. Their unique properties have garnered increasing interest across various fields, including chemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, and biology. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of ME compositions, their macroscopic appearances, and the roles of their essential components - oil, water, surfactant, and co-surfactant - in controlling the nature and stability of MEs.

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The ocular nanoemulsions (NE) are biphasic systems mainly composed of oil and water emulsified by surfactants/cosurfactants. The extensive surface area of ocular NE enhances corneal contact, leading to improved drug penetration and making it a preferable delivery system. They can also increase the solubility of drugs across the ocular barrier with improved residence time.

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Ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon, requires precise and targeted treatment, and polysaccharides, with their pH responsiveness and biodegradability, offer an innovative approach for colon-specific drug delivery. This study aims to develop a highly precise drug delivery system with enhanced therapeutic and targeting efficiency for ulcerative colitis, focusing on the preparation, optimisation, and evaluation of dual cross-linked mesalamine-loaded sericin-pectin (DSPs) micro-beads. These beads utilise the pH-responsive and microflora biodegradability properties of polysaccharides for targeted colon delivery, employing the Response Surface Methodology.

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Objectives: In the last two decades, scientists have gained a better understanding of several aspects of pituitary development. The signaling pathways that govern pituitary morphology and development have been identified, and the compensatory relationships among them are now known.

Aims: This paper aims to emphasize the wide variety of relationships between Pituitary Gland and Stem cells in hormone Production and disease prevention.

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From cell to organ: Exploring the toxicological correlation of organophosphorus compounds in living system.

Toxicology

January 2025

Department of Medical Elementology and Toxicology, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi 110062, India. Electronic address:

Malathion is an organophosphate compound widely used as an insecticide in the agriculture sector and is toxic to humans and other mammals. Although several studies have been conducted at different levels in different animal models. But there is no work has been conducted on the toxicological correlation from cellular to behavioral level in surviving species model.

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PCOS is a common endocrine disorder in women particularly in their reproductive age. GABA has been implicated in the pathogenesis of PCOS through its central role in the hypothalamus. Hence, in this study we investigated the effect of Nipecotic acid (NPA) in Letrozole induced PCOS in female Wistar rats as NPA has been proven as a GABA uptake inhibitor.

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Emerging nanotechnology-driven drug delivery solutions for malaria: Addressing drug resistance and improving therapeutic success.

Int J Pharm

January 2025

Centre for Transgenic Plant Development, Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India. Electronic address:

Malaria remains the fifth deadliest parasitic infection worldwide, despite significant advancements in technology. A major challenge in combating this disease lies in the growing resistance of malaria parasites to antimalarial drugs and insect vectors to insecticides. The emerging inefficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) further exacerbates the issue.

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Lignocellulose biosorbents: Unlocking the potential for sustainable environmental cleanup.

Int J Biol Macromol

January 2025

Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, Amity Education Valley, Panchgaon, Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India. Electronic address:

Climate change, the overconsumption of fossil fuels, and rapid population and economic growth have collectively driven a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need for effective resource management. Chemicals or materials not currently regulated are known as contaminants of emergent concern (CECs). Nevertheless, wastewater is thought to be its main source, and worries about its probable presence in the environment are growing due to its potential damage to human and environmental health.

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Plexins: Navigating through the neural regulation and brain pathology.

Neurosci Biobehav Rev

January 2025

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, Gurugram University (A State Govt. University), Gurugram, Haryana,  India. Electronic address:

Plexins are a family of transmembrane receptors known for their diverse roles in neural development, axon guidance, neuronal migration, synaptogenesis, and circuit formation. Semaphorins are a class of secreted and membrane proteins that act as primary ligands for plexin receptors. Semaphorins play a crucial role in central nervous system (CNS) development by regulating processes such as axonal growth, neuronal positioning, and synaptic connectivity.

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The aim of this study is to explore and evaluate recent innovations in drug delivery systems (DDS) for biologics, focusing on enhancing stability and targeted delivery to improve the efficacy and safety of next-generation therapeutics. The most recent developments in a variety of DDS, such as nanoparticles, microneedles, hydrogels, and biodegradable polymers, were examined in depth. Information from peer-audited diaries, clinical preliminaries, and mechanical reports were blended to survey the presentation of these frameworks concerning dependability, designated conveyance, patient consistence, and controlled discharge.

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Current Approaches to Ulcerative Colitis Management: A Comprehensive Overview of Methodologies and Treatments.

Infect Disord Drug Targets

December 2024

Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Lucknow, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector 125, Noida, 201313, India.

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, idiopathic, inflammatory condition affecting the colon, primarily impacting individuals aged 30 to 40. It typically begins in the rectum and gradually progresses to the proximal regions of the colon, characterized by recurrent and remitting mucosal inflammation. Ulcerative colitis is categorized under inflammatory bowel disease, which encompasses various gastrointestinal tract disorders, but its underly-ing pathophysiology remains unclear.

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Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) pose a significant global health threat, particularly among immunocompromised individuals. These infections can lead to severe illness and death, placing a significant financial burden on healthcare systems. Fungi were not previously considered a substantial risk to human health, but this perception changed with the rise of the HIV epidemic.

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by hyperglycemia, resistance to insulin, and impaired function of the pancreatic β-cells; it advances into more serious complications like nephropathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, and retinopathy; herbal medicine has indicated promise in not just mitigating the symptoms but also in managing the complications. This review would aim to evaluate the pharmacological aspect of the botanical therapies Anacardium occidentale, Allium sativum, Urtica dioica, and Cinnamomum zeylanicum, as well as their bioactive phytochemicals, quercetin, resveratrol, berberine, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). In this review, we discuss their mechanisms for secreting the insulin sensitizers, carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes, reduction in oxidative stress and effectiveness against diabetic complications-all through sensitivity to insulin.

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Intricate mechanism of anxiety disorder, recognizing the potential role of gut microbiota and therapeutic interventions.

Metab Brain Dis

December 2024

Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, SP-1, Kant Kalwar, RIICO Industrial Area, NH-11C, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303002, India.

Anxiety is a widespread psychological disorder affecting both humans and animals. It is a typical stress reaction; however, its longer persistence can cause severe health disorders affecting the day-to-day life activities of individuals. An intriguing facet of the anxiety-related disorder can be addressed better by investigating the role of neurotransmitters in regulating emotions, provoking anxiety, analyzing the cross-talks between neurotransmitters, and, most importantly, identifying the biomarkers of the anxiety.

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Article Synopsis
  • Skin carcinoma, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, is affected by genetic factors, exposure to chemicals, immune system issues, and UV radiation.
  • The review discusses the potential of microbial and plant-derived compounds, as well as nanoparticles, in treating skin cancer, with a focus on their cytotoxic effects on cancer cells.
  • Key phytochemicals like quercetin, resveratrol, and curcumin are highlighted for their ability to induce cell death and regulate the cell cycle, while recent advancements in nanotechnology enhance targeted drug delivery and reduce systemic toxicity in skin cancer therapies.
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  • The brain is protected by various barriers, including the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCSFB), which regulate what substances can enter, making drug delivery challenging.
  • The BBB is a tight junction formed by multiple cell types that prevents solutes from freely diffusing into the brain, while the BCSFB is located at the choroid plexus and is more permeable.
  • Nasal drug delivery offers a promising alternative for directly transporting therapies to the brain, and the review discusses its mechanisms, various formulations, clinical trials, and patents, highlighting its potential for targeted drug delivery.
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