Recent Prospectives of Cellular Signaling Role for Mammary Gland Carcinogenesis.

In women globally, breast cancer ranks as the second most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths, making up about 25% of female cancer cases, which is pretty standard in affluent countries. Breast cancer is divided into subtypes based on aggressive, genetic and stage. The precise cause of the problem is still unknown.

Role of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as a Protective Factor in Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major neurodegenerative disease, affecting more than two-third cases of dementia in the world. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used anti-inflammatory analgesic agents, representing 7.7% of worldwide prescriptions, of which 90% are in patients over 65 years old.

The cascade of cadmium toxicity: from cellular damage to pyroptotic responses in fish Channa punctatus.

Cadmium pollution is a major environmental issue threatening aquatic ecosystems and the health of aquatic organisms. Our study examines cadmium toxicity at different levels, highlighting pyroptotic cell death in the freshwater fish Channa punctatus (spotted snakehead). For this purpose, 90 well-acclimatized fish were categorized into three groups: one control and two treatment groups, i.

Benzo (A) pyrene exposure alters alveolar epithelial and macrophage cells diversity and induces antioxidant responses in lungs.

This study was designed to investigate the toxic effects of benzo (a) pyrene (BaP) in the lungs. Mice were repeatedly treated orally with BaP (50 mg/kg body weight, twice a week for four weeks) to induce a tumour. After 4 months of BaP administration, tumours were visible beneath the skin.

Bisphenol A-induced oxidative stress increases the production of ovarian cancer stem cells in mice.

Bisphenol A (BPA) belongs to the endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs) causing various reproductive disorders in females. We analysed the toxic effects of BPA in the uterus and ovaries. The BPA was administered orally with the repeated low dose (LD, 1 mg/kg) and high dose (HD, 5 mg/kg) of body weight on alternate days for 4 months via oral gavage to Swiss mice.

Enhancing Withanolide Production in the Species: Advances in In Vitro Culture and Synthetic Biology Approaches.

Withanolides are naturally occurring steroidal lactones found in certain species of the genus, especially (commonly known as Ashwagandha). These compounds have gained considerable attention due to their wide range of therapeutic properties and potential applications in modern medicine. To meet the rapidly growing demand for withanolides, innovative approaches such as in vitro culture techniques and synthetic biology offer promising solutions.

Novel logarithmic imputation procedures using multi auxiliary information under ranked set sampling.

Ranked set sampling (RSS) is known to increase the efficiency of the estimators while comparing it with simple random sampling. The problem of missingness creates a gap in the information that needs to be addressed before proceeding for estimation. Negligible amount of work has been carried out to deal with missingness utilizing RSS.

Enhancing amyloid beta inhibition and disintegration by natural compounds: A study utilizing spectroscopy, microscopy and cell biology.

Amyloid proteins and peptides play a pivotal role in the etiology of various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). Synthetically designed small molecules/ peptides/ peptidomimetics show promise towards inhibition of various kinds of amyloidosis. However, exploration of compounds isolated from natural extracts having such potential is lacking.

Clinical metabolomics investigation of rheumatoid arthritis patients receiving ayurvedic whole system intervention.

Background: Arthritis is a common clinical condition seen in Ayurveda clinics. Clinical trials have reported Ayurvedic interventions to be of benefits in many arthritic conditions including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). No mechanistic details however are available about how such interventions on their own or as a combination of whole system Ayurveda might be working.

Large language models reshaping molecular biology and drug development.

The utilization of large language models (LLMs) has become a significant advancement in the domains of medicine and clinical informatics, providing a revolutionary potential for scientific breakthroughs and customized therapies. LLM models are trained on large datasets and exhibit the capacity to comprehend and analyze intricate biological data, encompassing genomic sequences, protein structures, and clinical health records. With the utilization of their comprehension of the language of biology, they possess the ability to reveal concealed patterns and insights that may evade human researchers.

A review on potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of leishmaniasis.

Leishmania, a protozoan parasite, is responsible for the occurrence of leishmaniasis, a disease that is prevalent in tropical regions. Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), also known as kala-azar in Asian countries, is one of the most significant forms of VL, along with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (ML). Management of this condition typically entails the use of chemotherapy as the sole therapeutic option.

Task-based and Magnified Mirror Therapy for Unilateral Spatial Neglect among post-stroke subjects: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is a commonly occurring neurocognitive disability after a stroke. The neglect may affect the motor recovery of the upper and lower limbs and functional performances. Mirror therapy, a simple and economical approach has the potential to reduce the USN and related impairments.

FNC (4'-azido-2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro(arbino)cytidine) as an Effective Therapeutic Agent for NHL: ROS Generation, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Mitochondrial-Mediated Apoptosis.

Cytotoxic nucleoside analogs (NAs) hold great promise in cancer therapeutics by mimicking endogenous nucleosides and interfering with crucial cellular processes. Here, we investigate the potential of the novel cytidine analog, 4'-azido-2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro(arbino)cytidine (FNC), as a therapeutic agent for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) using Dalton's lymphoma (DL) as a T-cell lymphoma model. FNC demonstrated dose- and time-dependent inhibition of DL cell growth and proliferation.

Genotyping SNPs in lignin biosynthesis gene (CAD1) and transcription factors (MYB1 and MYB2) exhibits association with wood density in teak (Tectona grandis L.f.).

Background: Teak (Tectona grandis L.f.), an important source of tropical timber with immense economic value, is a highly outcrossing forest tree species.

Mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis as a therapeutic target for FNC (2'-deoxy-2'-b-fluoro-4'-azidocytidine)-induced inhibition of Dalton's lymphoma growth and proliferation.

Purpose: T-cell lymphomas, refer to a diverse set of lymphomas that originate from T-cells, a type of white blood cell, with limited treatment options. This investigation aimed to assess the efficacy and mechanism of a novel fluorinated nucleoside analogue (FNA), 2'-deoxy-2'-β-fluoro-4'-azidocytidine (FNC), against T-cell lymphoma using Dalton's lymphoma (DL)-bearing mice as a model.

Methods: Balb/c mice transplanted with the DL tumor model received FNC treatment to study therapeutic efficacy against T-cell lymphoma.

Biotransformation of Raw Mango Seed Waste into Bacterial Hydrolytic Enzymes Enhancement Via Solid State Fermentation Strategy.

Solid waste generation is a huge contributor to environmental pollution issues, and food wastes are prominent in this category due to their large generation on a day-to-day basis. Thus, the settlement of daily food waste is one of the major constraints and needs innovative manufacturing sheme to valorize solid waste in sustainable manner. Moreover, these food wastes are rich in organic content, which has promising scope for their value-added products.

Physiological alterations and heavy metal accumulation in the transplanted lichen Pyxine cocoes (Sw.) Nyl. in Lucknow city, Uttar Pradesh.

Air pollution has become a major concern due to its detrimental effects on living beings. The present study is aimed at assessing the current status of air pollution in Lucknow city using lichen transplantation technique and assesing its effect on physiology of Pyxine cocoes. The samples of P.

Insulin and early debridement keys to survival in-COVID 19 associated mucormycosis patients(CAM)- An experience from tertiary care hospital In India.

Introduction: Amid the second wave of COVID 19 India witnessed a surge of mucormycosis cases. This worsened the already existing health emergency. India a diabetic capital had all the favourable factors to support the growth of black fungus.

The metabolic fingerprint of chronic hepatitis C progression: Metabolome shifts and cutting-edge diagnostic options.

Hepatitis C virus infection causes chronic diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Metabolomics research has been shown to be linked to pathophysiologic pathways in liver illnesses. The aim of this study was to investigate the serum metabolic profile of patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection and to identify underlying mechanisms as well as potential biomarkers associated with the disease.

Rice Straw Waste-Based Biogas Production via Microbial Digestion: A Review.

The development of sustainable and renewable energy production is in high demand, and bioenergy production via microbial digestion of organic wastes is in prime focus. Biogas produced from the microbial digestion of organic waste is the most promising among existing biofuel options. In this context, biogas production from lignocellulosic biomass is one of the most viable and promising technologies for sustainable biofuel production.

Sensory deficits of the paretic and non-paretic upper limbs relate with the motor recovery of the poststroke subjects.

Background: Post stroke, motor paresis has usually been considered to be a crucial factor responsible for the disability; other impairments such as somatosensory deficits may also play a role.

Objective: To determine the relation between the sensory deficits (paretic and non-paretic upper limbs) and the motor recovery of the paretic upper limb and to predict the potential of motor recovery based on the sensory deficits among stroke subjects.

Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study conducted in a rehabilitation institute.

Novel cost-effective design for bio-volatilization studies in photosynthetic microalgae exposed to arsenic with emphasis on growth and glutathione modulation.

A novel laboratory model was designed to study the arsenic (As) biotransformation potential of the microalgae and sp. and the cyanobacterium . The Algae were treated under different concentrations of As(III) to check their growth, toxicity optimization, and volatilization potential.

Fluoride risk assessment from agricultural soils in India: a study based on vertical, spatial and geochemical distribution.

Fluoride (F) in agricultural soil is increasing continuously due to injudicious application of F-laden fertilizers, causing global concern about fluorosis disease. The objective of the study was to assess F risk in humans due to soil ingestion, dermal contact, and particulate inhalation during various agricultural activities. The study also emphasized chemical fractionation, distribution, and geochemical understanding of high F incidence.

Chitosan fabricated biogenic silver nanoparticles (Ch@BSNP) protectively modulate the defense mechanism of tomato during bacterial leaf spot (BLS) disease.

Herein, the impact of chitosan fabricated biogenic silver nanoparticles (Ch@BSNP) has been evaluated for the protective management of bacterial leaf spot (BLS) disease in tomatoes caused by Xanthomonas campestris (NCIM5028). The Ch@BSNP originated by the Trichoderma viride (MTCC5661) derived extracellular compounds and subsequent chitosan hybridization. Spherical-shaped Ch@BSNP (30-35 nm) treated diseased plants were able to combat the biotic stress, as evidenced by the decreased elevated response of stress markers viz; anthocyanin (34.

Investigation of efficient photoconduction and enhanced luminescence characteristics of Ce-doped ZnO nanophosphors for UV sensors.

This study involves the single-step, mass-scale productive synthesis, photoconduction, and luminescence characteristics of pure and cerium rare-earth-ion-doped ZnO (CZO) nanophosphors with different Ce concentrations (Ce: 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 wt.%) synthesized using the solid-state reaction method. The synthesized nanophosphors were characterized for their structural, morphological, optical, and photoconductivity (PC) properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-effect scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), photoluminescence (PL), and PC measurements.