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Sunlight-driven photocatalytic degradation of industrial dyes using Withania somnifera decorated MnO nanoparticles.

Discov Nano

December 2024

Department of Chemistry, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India.

This study presents a unique, fast, and environmentally friendly approach for synthesizing MnO nanoparticles (MnO NPs) utilizing Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) extract. The formation of nanoparticles was indicated by a color change from dark purple to dark brown within 10 min and validated through techniques including UV-Vis spectroscopy, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX). Bromocresol green and Bromothymol blue were established as standards for assessing the photocatalytic efficiency of the synthesized nanoparticles.

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Structural characterization, in-silico studies, and antifungal activity of 5-methylmellein isolated from endophytic .

3 Biotech

January 2025

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceuticals and Population Health Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009 India.

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  • The study examined the use of fungal endophytes to discover bioactive compounds, focusing on a phenolic compound called 5-methylmellein found in a specific endophytic fungus.
  • This compound was analyzed through various methods and showed promising antifungal activity against several plant pathogenic fungi, with effective inhibition rates recorded.
  • In tests on apples and grapes, 5-methylmellein significantly decreased fruit decay compared to untreated controls, highlighting its potential as an eco-friendly solution for agricultural pest management.
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A Glimpse for the subsistence from pandemic SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Bioorg Chem

November 2024

School of Pharmaceuticals and Population Health Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248009, India.

COVID-19 is an emerging viral pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, which is the causative agent of unprecedented disease-causing public health threats globally. Worldwide, this outbreak is wreaking havoc due to failure in risk assessment regarding the urgency of the pandemic. As per the reports, many secondary complications which include neurological, nephrological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, immune, and hepatic abnormalities, are linked with COVID -19 infection which is associated with prominent respiratory disorders including pneumonia.

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Physics of collective transport and traffic phenomena in biology: Progress in 20 years.

Phys Life Rev

December 2024

Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo, Komaba 4-6-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8904, Japan.

Enormous progress has been made in the last 20 years since the publication of our review [1] in this journal on transport and traffic phenomena in biology. In this brief article we present a glimpse of the major advances during this period. First, we present similarities and differences between collective intracellular transport of a single micron-size cargo by multiple molecular motors and that of a cargo particle by a team of ants on the basis of the common principle of load-sharing.

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Background Mobile sensor data can provide vital information about patients' behavior and physical activity. In particular, the mobile accelerometer sensor data, if monitored effectively, can be used further for keeping watch on the physical activity of an individual and planning an intervention to improve it. These sensor data can also be used for improving clinical decision-making in sedentary lifestyle-related diseases.

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This study aimed to optimize mesalamine (MES)-nanoparticles (NPs) using Box Behnken Design and investigate itsantioxidant potential in colon drug targeting. The formulation was prepared using oil/water (O/W) emulsion solvent evaporation technique for time dependent colonic delivery. The optimal formulation with the following parameters composition was selected: polymer concentration (% w/w) (A) = 0.

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Globally, cancer is one of the leading causes of death. Resistance to conventional medications, such as chemotherapy and radiation, continues to be a significant challenge in the treatment of cancer despite the availability of numerous medicines. Therefore, the highest priority is to hunt for new therapeutic agents.

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  • - This study assessed gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events linked to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) using data from two major pharmacovigilance databases, EudraVigilance and VigiAccess, up until November 30, 2023.
  • - Analysis of 76,606 adverse drug reaction (ADR) reports revealed colitis and diarrhea as the most common GI issues, with drugs like nivolumab and pembrolizumab frequently implicated; serious GI events accounted for 87.2% of reports, contributing to a notable number of fatalities.
  • - The findings highlight varying risk profiles among different ICIs, suggesting a need for personalized therapeutic approaches in cancer treatment to better manage these adverse events.
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Comparing NGS-Based identification of bloodstream infections to traditional culture methods for enhanced ICU care: a comprehensive study.

Front Cell Infect Microbiol

September 2024

Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

Background: Accurate identification of infectious diseases using molecular techniques, such as PCR and NGS, is well-established. This study aims to assess the utility of Bactfast and Fungifast in diagnosing bloodstream infections in ICU settings, comparing them against traditional culture methods. The objectives include evaluating sensitivity and specificity and identifying a wide range of pathogens, including non-culturable species.

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Background and objectives In critically ill patients, acute kidney injury (AKI) influences mortality and morbidity. Few studies have looked at mortality and the frequency of AKI following successful heart and thoracic operations. The current study investigates the association between AKI and mortality rates among patients undergoing post-cardiac surgery care within the Cardiology & Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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This study aimed to develop a nanocomposite formulation comprising umbelliferone (UMB) and molybdenum disulfide (MoS) nanosheets as a carrier, termed as the UMB-MoS nanocomposite in gel for topical delivery. MoS nanosheets were successfully synthesized via a green-hydrothermal reaction of 10 mg of ammonium molybdate and 10 mg of thiourea in 80 mL of deionized water under predetermined conditions. The UMB-MoS nanocomposite was prepared by sonicating UMB and MoS nanosheets (each of 1 mg/mL) in dimethylformamide.

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  • The purpose of the study was to find out how well a deep learning model can detect foot ulcers in diabetic patients by looking at thermal images of their feet.
  • The researchers used 1,055 images of feet, including both normal and abnormal ones, and improved these images to make the model better at predicting ulcers.
  • The results were really good, with one model getting up to 99.4% accuracy, showing that this method could help diagnose foot problems when doctors aren't around.
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Social media reviews are a valuable data source, reflecting consumer experiences and interactions with businesses. This study leverages such data to develop a passive surveillance framework for food safety in urban India. By employing a Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT)-powered Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis tool, branded as Eat At Right Place (ERP), the study analyses over 100,000 reviews from 93 restaurants to identify and assess food safety signals.

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Background: Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are pivotal in treating various diseases, including cancers and autoimmune disorders. Despite their therapeutic benefits, mAb therapy has been associated with neurological toxicity.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the occurrence of neuronal toxicity associated with mAbs, utilizing data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) safety database.

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Nanobiotechnology has ushered in a new era of scientific discovery where the unique properties of nanomaterials, such as gold nanoparticles, have been harnessed for a wide array of applications. This review explores gold nanoparticles' synthesis, properties, and multidisciplinary applications, focusing on their role as biosensors. Gold nanoparticles possess exceptional physicochemical attributes, including size-dependent optical properties, biocompatibility, and ease of functionalization, making them promising candidates for the development of biosensing platforms.

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Biodegradable polymers, encompassing both natural and synthetic polymers, have demonstrated efficacy as carriers for synthetic drugs, natural bioactive molecules, and inorganic metals. This is due to their ability to control the release of these substances. As a result, various advanced materials, such as nanoparticle- loaded hydrogels, nanofibrous scaffolds, and nanocomposites, have been developed.

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Cloud computing is an on-demand virtual-based technology to develop, configure, and modify applications online through the internet. It enables the users to handle various operations such as storage, back-up, and recovery of data, data analysis, delivery of software applications, implementation of new services and applications, hosting websites and blogs, and streaming of audio and video files. Thereby, it provides us many benefits although it is backlashed due to problems related to cloud security like data leakage, data loss, cyber attacks, etc.

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Assessing patient satisfaction among COVID-19 survivors in Northeast India: a cross-sectional study.

Front Med (Lausanne)

May 2024

Division of Biomedical Informatics (BMI), Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India.

Introduction: This study investigates patient satisfaction among COVID-19 survivors in Northeast India, motivated by the unique long-term healthcare needs of survivors and the critical role of patient satisfaction in assessing and enhancing healthcare quality. By focusing on this underexplored region, the research aims to uncover insights that can guide improvements in patient-centered care and healthcare service delivery in similar contexts.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted using a Simple Random Sampling technique.

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Unlabelled: This study aimed to evaluate the potential therapeutic effects of  () growing in the northern region of India, having differences in the phytochemicals, nutritional content, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties by reducing power assay (RPA), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, phosphomolybdate assay, and antidiabetic potential by α-amylase assay with change in the geographical location. Outcomes of the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis revealed that phytochemicals such as piperine (46.69%), kusunokinin (8.

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Unlabelled: In the present investigation one compound, 2,6-dimethoxy benzoquinone (FJL-1), was isolated from the dichloromethane (DCM) fraction of the organic leaf extract of for the first time. The compound structure was elucidated using extensive spectral analysis, including H, and C NMR. Furthermore, the DPPH and ABTS methods were used to evaluate the antioxidant activity of the organic extract, its fractions, and the isolated compound FJL-1.

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The ultimate goal of nanoparticle-based phototherapy is to suppress tumor growth. Photothermal therapy (PTT) and photothermal photodynamic therapy (PDT) are two types of physicochemical therapy that use light radiation with multiple wavelength ranges in the near-infrared to treat cancer. When a laser is pointed at tissue, photons are taken in the intercellular and intracellular regions, converting photon energy to heat.

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In modern times, medicine is predominantly based on evidence-based practices, whereas in ancient times, indigenous people relied on plant-based medicines with factual evidence documented in ancient books or folklore that demonstrated their effectiveness against specific infections. Plants and microbes account for 70% of drugs approved by the USFDA (U.S.

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This detailed review disclosed the NF-κB pro-inflammatory gen's activity regulation and explored the therapeutic significance, activation, and inhibition. This study uncovers the structural intricacies of the NF-κB proteins and highlights the key role of SIRT1 in NF-kB signaling pathway regulation. Particularly the Rel Homology Domain (RHD), elucidating interactions and the regulatory mechanisms involving inhibitory proteins like IκB and p100 within the NF-κB signaling cascade.

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