342 results match your criteria: "Hamdard Institute of Engineering & Technology[Affiliation]"

Unlabelled: The use of pesticides in agricultural produce is continuously increasing and it raises the question of whether the food is safe or not. Only 0.1% of the sprayed pesticide reaches its target and the rest acts as a contaminant in soil and the environment, thus contaminating the future foods as well.

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This study aimed to fortify Jamun () juice with vitamin D to address vitamin D deficiency and boost health. A nanoemulsion of vitamin D was fabricated using a low-temperature (4-20C) sonication method and incorporated into the juice. The vitamin D fortified jamun juice (VDFJJ) exhibited a total polyphenol content of 14.

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Luteolin is widely distributed phytochemical, a flavonoid, in kingdom plantae. Luteolin with potential antioxidant activity prevent ROS-induced damages and reduce oxidative stress which is mainly responsible in pathogenesis of many diseases. Several chemo preventive activities and therapeutic benefits are associated with luteolin.

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In recent years, the increasing prevalence of viral infections such as dengue (DENV) and chikungunya (CHIKV) has emphasized the vital need for new diagnostic techniques that are not only quick and inexpensive but also suitable for point-of-care and home usage. Existing diagnostic procedures, while useful, sometimes have limits in terms of speed, mobility, and price, particularly in resource-constrained environments and during epidemics. To address these issues, this study proposes a novel technique that combines 3D printing technology with electrochemical biosensors to provide a highly sensitive, user-friendly, and customizable diagnostic platform.

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Pyrazoline is a 5-membered ring that has two adjacent nitrogen. It has gained advanced attention from medical and organic chemists due to very low cytotoxic activities. It is applicable and more applied in research fields and has various pharmacological activities, including cardiovascular, anti-tumor, and anti-cancer properties.

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Coumarins, a group of naturally occurring compounds, have been reported to demonstrate anticancer potential. These substances, distinguished by their combined benzene and α-pyrone rings, have been demonstrated to impact multiple cellular mechanisms essential for the initiation and advancement of cancer. These agents work in different ways that prevent different tumor cells from growing, spreading, and increasing.

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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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Skin cancer is prevalent worldwide,surpassing all other forms of cancer and it does not respond effectively to conventional formulations. Treatment of skin cancer further require deeper permeation into the skin. Therefore, researchers are working on different types of nanoformulations for delivering therapeutic agents to the site of action.

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Machine Learning Algorithm-Based Prediction of Diabetes Among Female Population Using PIMA Dataset.

Healthcare (Basel)

December 2024

Department of Computer Science, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Roehampton, London SW15 5PH, UK.

: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood sugar levels. Early detection of diabetes could help individuals to manage and delay the progression of this disorder effectively. Machine learning (ML) methods are important in forecasting the progression and diagnosis of different medical problems with better accuracy.

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Aim Traditional Ayurvedic herbo-mineral medicines have proven their potential in managing COVID-19. Cell-based assays of the Svarnvir-IV tablet demonstrated the virucidal activity against SARS-CoV-2 and its therapeutic action, along with safety in cytotoxicity, has been proved. In the present study, in vivo, safety profile and compositional analysis of the Svarnvir-IV tablet were performed.

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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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Curcumin-based nanofibers: A promising approach for cancer therapy.

Pathol Res Pract

December 2024

Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Electronic address:

Nanofibers are among the promising platforms for efficient delivery of drugs (both hydrophilic and hydrophobic) through harnessing polymers with different natures as their base. Hydrophobic low-solubility agents such as curcumin could be incorporated in various types of electrospun nanofibers for different aims in drug delivery, such as enhancing its solubility, making this agent sustained release with improved pharmacological efficacy. Through using this nanoplatform, curcumin may become more bioavailable and more efficcious in the field of cancer therapy as well as tissue engineering and wound healing for local delivery of this anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent.

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Vitexin mitigates oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, pyroptosis and regulates small nucleolar RNA host gene 1/DNA methyltransferase 1/microRNA-495 axis in sepsis-associated acute lung injury.

Inflammopharmacology

December 2024

Translational Research Lab, Srinivas Ramanujan Block, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India.

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  • - This study investigated how vitexin impacts sepsis-related acute lung injury, utilizing network pharmacology and various lab experiments to assess its potential in preventing cell death and regulating specific genetic pathways.
  • - The researchers created a model of acute lung injury in mice and human lung cells, discovering that vitexin effectively reduced inflammation and lung damage while enhancing cell recovery and function through multiple experimental techniques.
  • - Results revealed that vitexin lowers oxidative stress and influences epigenetic factors related to inflammation, highlighting its potential as a treatment for acute lung injury and suggesting new therapeutic targets for future research.
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() drug resistance is a major challenge in eradicating its infection globally. is continuously evolving to overcome the anti-TB drug stress and retain its survival inside the host cells. This continuous evolution of can only be tackled by the continuous search for novel drug targets as well as developing new therapeutics.

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a widely recognized plant more commonly known as moringa, has obtained significant research interest in recent years due to its prospective physiological advantages, including its claimed ability to counteract carcinogenesis. The moringa plant has been found to possess bioactive components that exhibit promising anticancer activities against different human cancers, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, etc. The cytotoxic properties of moringa seed extracts on cancerous cells have also been provided in this paper along with other notable health benefits.

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  • Chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) are effective for delivering anticancer drugs by enhancing their solubility, permeability, and bioavailability without surfactants, enabling higher drug concentrations at tumor sites and reducing toxicity.
  • These NPs can be engineered for slow drug release, which improves therapy effectiveness and reduces the need for frequent dosing.
  • Targeting overexpressed folate receptors (FRs) on certain cancer cells with folate-modified chitosan NPs can improve treatment outcomes and predict therapy success, while also enhancing the oral absorption of poorly soluble drugs.
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Mangiferin: An effective agent against human malignancies.

Food Sci Nutr

October 2024

Department of Hematology/Oncology, Yousef Abdulatif Jameel Scientific Chair of Prophetic Medicine Application, Faculty of Medicine King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia.

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  • Mangiferin is a powerful bioactive compound mainly found in mangoes, known for its potential to prevent and treat various cancers, such as prostate, ovarian, and lung cancer.
  • It works by regulating key signaling pathways and triggering processes that lead to cancer cell death and stopping the cell cycle, which helps control cancer proliferation.
  • Although studies show promising effects against multiple cancer types, more clinical trials are needed to fully understand its benefits and establish its role in cancer prevention and treatment.
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Hispolon-loaded lipid nanocapsules for the management of hepatocellular carcinoma: comparative study with solid lipid nanoparticles and suspension.

Nanomedicine (Lond)

December 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shalom Institute of Health & Allied Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, 211007, India.

The present study aims to develop, optimize and assess hispolon (HPN) lipid nanocapsules (LNCs), solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and suspension for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It included UPLC-MS/MS, solubility, optimization, characterization, stability, and studies. HPN-loaded LNCs were developed using phase-inversion and temperature cycling, while SLNs and suspension using hot homogenization and trituration methods.

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  • Streptococcus pneumoniae is a significant cause of meningitis in underdeveloped countries with low vaccination rates, and this study analyzed 83 suspected meningitis patients in Karachi to identify and sequence the bacteria.
  • Out of 83 samples, 33 showed signs of potential meningitis, with 20 confirmed cases of bacterial meningitis, resulting in five isolates of S. pneumoniae being identified, one of which exhibited resistance to multiple antibiotics.
  • The whole-genome sequencing of the resistant strain revealed critical genetic factors for antibiotic resistance and indicated a close relation to strains from Hungary and the USA, contributing to our understanding of the prevalence and characteristics of S. pneumoniae in Karachi.
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Enhancing radiotherapy for melanoma: the promise of high-Z metal nanoparticles in radiosensitization.

Nanomedicine (Lond)

October 2024

Center for Global health Research, Saveetha Medical College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India.

Article Synopsis
  • * Recent studies are exploring the use of high-Z metal nanoparticles (NPs) to boost the effectiveness of radiotherapy for melanoma by enhancing the cancer cells' sensitivity to radiation.
  • * This review highlights the current advancements in radiotherapy for melanoma, focusing on the mechanisms by which high-Z metal NPs can improve treatment outcomes for patients.
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Mechanisms of immune evasion by : the impact of T7SS and cell wall lipids on host defenses.

Crit Rev Biochem Mol Biol

October 2024

Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

() is one of the most successful human pathogens, causing a severe and widespread infectious disease. The frequent emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains has exacerbated this public health crisis, particularly in underdeveloped regions. employs a sophisticated array of virulence factors to subvert host immune responses, both innate and adaptive.

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Recent research has revolutionized our understanding of memory consolidation by emphasizing the critical role of astrocytes, microglia, and immune cells in through cytokine signaling. Cytokines, compact proteins, play pivotal roles in neuronal development, synaptic transmission, and normal aging. This review explores the cellular mechanisms contributing to cognitive decline in inflammaging and Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the paradoxical effects of most studied cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α) in brain function, which act as a double-edged sword in brain physiology, acting both as facilitators of healthy cognitive function and as a potential contributor to cognitive decline.

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Increased artemisinin production in Artemisia annua L. by co-overexpression of six key biosynthetic enzymes.

Int J Biol Macromol

November 2024

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

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  • Malaria continues to be a significant global health challenge in low-resource areas, and artemisinin—a crucial treatment derived from Artemisia annua—faces production limitations due to low natural yields.
  • This study used advanced transgenic technology to co-overexpress six enzymes involved in the artemisinin biosynthetic pathway, leading to a 200% increase in artemisinin levels in T1 transgenic plants and a potential 232% increase in T2 generations.
  • The research also confirmed successful transformation stability, optimized transgene expression for healthy plant growth, and identified important metabolic changes, suggesting a scalable solution for improving artemisinin production, which could lower treatment costs for malaria.
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  • * Recent efforts to stop smoking haven't been put into action yet, and it’s important to see what could happen if smoking rates stay the same or improve.
  • * Researchers used models to predict health outcomes by 2050 based on different scenarios of smoking rates, showing that cutting smoking could greatly improve health and life expectancy.
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Ocular drug delivery presents significant challenges due to intricate anatomy and the various barriers (corneal, tear, conjunctival, blood-aqueous, blood-retinal, and degradative enzymes) within the eye. Lipid-based nanoparticles (LNPs) have emerged as promising carriers for ocular drug delivery due to their ability to enhance drug solubility, improve bioavailability, and provide sustained release. LNPs, particularly solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs), and cationic nanostructured lipid carriers (CNLCs), have emerged as promising solutions for enhancing ocular drug delivery.

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