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Polyphenols, including catechins from green tea extract, have long been known for their potential anti-tumour activities. However, the precise mechanisms underlying their actions remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effects of green tea extract on A549 cells, a type of non-small lung cancer cells.

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Meta-analysis of lean and obese RNA-seq datasets to identify genes targeting obesity.

Bioinformation

March 2023

Department of Bioinformatics, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600116, India.

Obesity is a global crisis leading to several metabolic disorders. Modernization and technology innovation has been easier for next generation sequencing using open-source online software galaxy, which allows the users to share their data and workflow mapping in an effortless manner. This study is to identify candidate genes for obesity by performing differential expression of genes.

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The close interaction between humans, animals and the ecosystem has been a reason for the emergence and re-emergence of zoonotic diseases worldwide. Zoonoses are estimated to be responsible for 2.5 billion human illnesses and 2.

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a menstrual disorder characterized by physical, behavioral, and emotional symptoms typically occurring during the luteal phase. These symptoms are usually mild and somatic and often subside during or just before the start of menstruation. Medical professionals employ pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments as the primary approach to managing PMS.

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Background: Glutathione, silybin, and curcumin are well-known potential antioxidants that are recommended as adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment.

Objective: Based on the principles of Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD) and green analytical chemistry, a simple, robust, and environmentally benign HPLC method for the simultaneous estimation of glutathione, silybin, and curcumin in bulk and formulation was performed.

Method: Elution was achieved by an Agilent Eclipse XDB C18 (150 mm × 4.

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Unusual journey of migratory foreign bodies in the alimentary tract.

Radiol Case Rep

November 2023

Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU) Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India.

Foreign bodies are uncommon, and the migration of ingested or inserted foreign bodies within or out of the gastrointestinal tract is even rarer. Migration of foreign objects from the digestive system to the soft tissue in the neck, genitourinary tract, or abdominal cavity to intraluminal extension in bowel loops is an uncommon but well-reported occurrence. The accidentally retained surgical sponge (gossypiboma) following abdominal or pelvic surgery with transmural migration within the bowel is an extremely rare clinical presentation.

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic intestinal inflammation in gastrointestinal (GI) tract, mainly in innermost lining of colonic mucosa. In any of the UC drug therapy regimens, maintaining remission is challenging and about 20-40% of patients don't respond to conventional UC medications, namely, amino salicylates, steroids and immunosuppressive drugs. These agents can weaken the patient's immune system thus enhancing the risk of infectious diseases.

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Objective: Vaginal agenesis or atresia in females suffering from MRKH syndrome is more common and management involves both surgical and non-surgical approaches. Use of prefabricated stents to maintain the patency of the canal may not fit appropriately during the initial surgical phase and are not economical. This case report discusses a series of modifications in a custom-made vaginal dilator to improve the retention for expansion after surgical management of MRKH syndrome.

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A frozen shoulder is a painful condition characterized by pain and stiffness. In frozen shoulder, the capsule of the joint gets inflamed, leading to pain that limits shoulder movement and thereby affects shoulder functions. There are three stages of frozen shoulder, and the symptoms differ according to the stage.

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In the modern developing society, application of radiation has increased extensively. With significant improvement in the radiation protection practices, exposure to human could be minimized substantially, but cannot be avoided completely. Assessment of exposure is essential for regulatory decision and medical management as applicable.

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Purpose: Exposures to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) cause respiratory symptoms among children, a known vulnerable group. Reports on exposures to VOCs and respiratory symptoms among South Indian children living in biomass-using households are not available thus far.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 313 rural children to assess the influence of emitted VOCs on their respiratory health.

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Mucopolysaccharidoses VI (Maroteaux Lamy syndrome) is a metabolic disorder due to the loss of enzyme activity of N-acetyl galactosamine-4-sulphatase arising from mutations in the ARSB gene. The mutated ARSB is the origin for the accumulation of GAGs within the lysosome leading to severe growth deformities, causing lysosomal storage disease. The main focus of this study is to identify the deleterious variants by applying bioinformatics tools to predict the conservation, pathogenicity, stability, and effect of the ARSB variants.

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Chitosan-encapsulated nickel oxide, tin dioxide, and farnesol nanoparticles: Antimicrobial and anticancer properties in breast cancer cells.

Int J Biol Macromol

September 2023

Muthayammal Centre for Advanced Research, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 637408, India; Scigen Research and Innovation Pvt. Ltd., Periyar Technology Business Incubator, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women; however, it is curable in most cases (up to 80 %) when detected and treated at an early non-metastatic stage. Nanotechnology has led to the development of potential chemotherapeutic techniques, particularly for tumor treatment. Nanotechnology has therapeutic and pharmaceutical applications.

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Parental Support for Post Operative Intervention of Children with Cochlear Implantation.

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

April 2023

Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU).

The CI team may benefit from assessment of various aspects of parental involvement at home for counselling and outcome prediction. As a result, the current study's aimed to create and deploy a novel questionnaire to measure parental involvement in the rehabilitation of children with cochlear implants (CI). In the current study, 100 parents (Mothers) of children who underwent CI between 2010 and 2020 took part.

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Parental Perception of Self- Efficacy for the Rehabilitation of Children with Cochlear Implantation.

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

April 2023

Porur, Chennai, TamilNadu India Department of Audiology, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU).

Present study aimed to develop a questionnaire related to the self-efficacy for the rehabilitation of children using Cochlear Implantation (CI) and to administer the questionnaire on parents of children with cochlear implantation. 100 parents of children with Cochlear Implantation between the years 2010- 2020 were selected randomly to be participants for the present study.A questionnaire on Self- Efficacy was developed.

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Background And Objectives: This study was aimed at assessing recovery from otitis media (OM) and variables associated with it among 1- to 6-year-old children. Subjects and.

Methods: We assessed 87 children with OM otologically and audiologically.

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Pycnodysostosis is an atypical autosomal recessive condition of Lysosomal storage disorder that originated due to the deficit of the enzyme Cathepsin K which is vital for normal osteoclast action in bone resorption. Abnormal degradation of type 1 collagen and accumulation of toxic undigested collagen fibers in lysosomes of the osteoclast cells resulting in high bone density, brittle bones, and a short stature is caused in CTSK protein-carrying individuals. The broad aim of this study is to identify the most significant variant through various computational pipelines.

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The aim of the study was to determine the benefit of educational video on parental knowledge, attitude and practice about risk factors of middle ear infection in children. An educational video was developed in English with information on anatomy of the ear, signs and symptoms, risk factors, consequences, prevention, and management related to ear infections. A KAP (Knowledge, attitude and practice) questionnaire was also developed comprising of 33 questions.

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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is highly prevalent in South East Asia with higher rates of malignant transformation in Indian subcontinent. Numerous biomarkers are now being studied to predict disease prognosis and detect malignant alterations at an early stage. Patients with clinically and biopsy-proven oral submucous fibrosis and oral squamous cell carcinoma were included in the study as the experimental group, while patients without a tobacco or betel nut habit who had their third molars surgically removed were included as the healthy control group.

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Background: Mobile phones have become a widely accepted learning mode due to the impact of COVID-19. This study explores the mobile technology acceptance, among nursing students at selected educational institutions in South India.

Materials And Methods: Quantitative cross-sectional descriptive design.

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Controlling cell proliferation by targeting cyclin-dependent kinase 6 using drug repurposing approach.

Adv Protein Chem Struct Biol

April 2023

Laboratory of Integrative Genomics, Department of Integrative Biology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. Electronic address:

Article Synopsis
  • CDK6 is a crucial protein kinase involved in the cell cycle, making it a potential target for cancer treatments, especially for breast cancer, and this study aims to identify promising new compounds through a drug repurposing strategy.
  • The research found two compounds that bind more effectively to CDK6 than the common drug abemaciclib, showing significant binding affinities and similar absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) properties.
  • Molecular dynamics simulations suggested that these compounds maintain stability and interactions with CDK6, indicating their potential as effective inhibitors that warrant further laboratory testing.
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The regulatory proteins, cyclins, and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) control the cell cycle progression. CDK4 gene mutations are associated with certain cancers such as melanoma, breast cancer, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of cell cycle control and cell proliferation is essential in developing cancer treatment regimens.

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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signals cell survival, cell migration, osteogenesis, cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and vascular permeability by binding to VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR-2). Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone cancer, majorly affects young adults. Activation of VEGFR-2 signaling is a therapeutic target for osteosarcoma.

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Nanotechnology has been recognized as a highly interdisciplinary field of the twenty-first century, with diverse applications in biotechnology, healthcare, and material science. One of the most commonly employed non-toxic nanoparticles, magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NPs), is simple, inexpensive, biocompatible, and biodegradable. Several researchers are interested in the biosynthesis process of MgO NPs through chemical and physical approaches.

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