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Mixed-species Pseudomonas biofilms: a novel and sustainable strategy for malachite green dye decolorization and detoxification.

Folia Microbiol (Praha)

January 2025

Department of Microbiology, Techno India University, West Bengal EM-4 Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700091, India.

This study investigated the application of mixed biofilms formed by two Pseudomonas strains (NAA22 and NAA23) for bio-decolorization of malachite green (MG) dye. The isolated strains displayed biofilm formation and MG decolorization capabilities. Mixed biofilms exhibited significantly greater biofilm formation and MG decolorization (94.

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Aging is a complex process that involves many physiological mechanisms that gradually impair normal cellular and tissue function and make us more susceptible to diseases and death. It is influenced by intrinsic factors like cellular function and extrinsic factors like pollution and UV radiation. Recent scientific studies show that traditional plant-based foods and supplements can help mitigate the effects of aging.

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  • Coal is a crucial energy source in India, primarily used for thermal power generation, with the study focusing on how coal mining contributes to land degradation in Chirimiri, Chhattisgarh.
  • Satellite data analysis from 2000 to 2020 revealed significant loss of forests (48.9%) and waterbodies (37.6%) due to mining activities, leading to a marked increase in degraded land and built-up areas.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of effective eco-restoration initiatives to combat soil health decline and enhance resilience against land degradation in coal-mined regions.
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Application of structural equation modelling to study complex "blue carbon" cycling in mangrove ecosystems.

Mar Pollut Bull

December 2024

Blue Carbon Lab, Deakin Marine Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Burwood campus, 221 Burwood Hwy, VIC 3125, Australia; Centre for Nature Positive Solutions, Biosciences and Food Technology Discipline, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.

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  • Blue carbon cycling in mangrove ecosystems is more intricate than initially believed, prompting the use of structural equation modeling (SEM) for a deeper analysis.
  • The study utilized data from the Indian Sundarban to illustrate how SEM effectively integrates different data types to understand CO fluxes in mangroves, including key interactions between the atmosphere, water, and soil.
  • Findings indicate that atmospheric, water, and soil temperatures significantly drive CO emissions from mangrove ecosystems, demonstrating the utility of SEM in capturing complex biogeochemical cycles in blue carbon environments.
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Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3) inhibition: a potential therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer's disease.

Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol

October 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata - Group of Institutions, 124, B.L Saha Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India.

Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia among older adults, is a chronic neurodegenerative pathology that causes a progressive loss of cognitive functioning with a decline of rational skills. It is well known that AD is multifactorial, so there are many different pharmacological targets that can be pursued. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), 18 million individuals worldwide suffer from AD.

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PIM Kinase Inhibitors as Novel Promising Therapeutic Scaffolds in Cancer Therapy.

Curr Top Med Chem

November 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata - Group of Institutions, 124, B.L Saha Road, Kolkata 700053, West Bengal, India.

Cancer involves the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells and affects other tissues. Kinase has an impact on proliferating the cells and causing cancer. For the purpose of treating cancer, PIM kinase is a potential target.

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In recent times, increased geogenic and human-centric activities have caused significant heavy metal(loid) (HM) contamination of soil, adversely impacting environmental, plant, and human health. Phytoremediation is an evolving, cost-effective, environment-friendly, in situ technology that employs indigenous/exotic plant species as natural purifiers to remove toxic HM(s) from deteriorated ambient soil. Interestingly, the plant's rhizomicrobiome is pivotal in promoting overall plant nutrition, health, and phytoremediation.

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Current Approaches on Transfersomal Patch: A Noninvasive Innovative Booster for Improved Transdermal Drug Delivery.

Curr Pharm Biotechnol

August 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata - Group of Institutions, 124 B.L. Saha Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700053, India.

Pharmaceutical research is increasingly focusing on transdermal drug delivery due to its potential for improved compliance and bioavailability. However, it is challenging due to the tight intracellular junctions present in the skin. Researchers have developed noninvasive methods, like transfersomes, to overcome these challenges.

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Biomass, an organic matter, has gained worldwide attention due to the overconsumption of fossil fuels. Biomass has emerged as a new alternative resource with implications for efficient energy production, environmental benefits and socio-economic impacts. According to the World Bioenergy Association, biomass has accounted for 14% of the energy supply in 2016 and is expected to provide 44% of the energy demand by 2030.

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Nanosponges-Road Less Explored Changing Drug Delivery Approach: An Explicative Review.

Curr Pharm Biotechnol

July 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata- 700053, West Bengal, India.

Nanotechnology exhibits a wide range of applications in the domain of disease therapy, diagnosis, biological detection, and environmental safeguards. The cross-linked polymeric nanosponges (NSs) are a nanoscale drug carrier system with a 3D porous structure and high entrapment efficacy. NSs up to the fourth generation are currently accessible and can serve as a delivery system for both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.

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Significance of Chalcone Scaffolds in Medicinal Chemistry.

Top Curr Chem (Cham)

June 2024

Laboratory of Developing Drug Candidates, Department of Pharmacy, Tripura University (A Central University), Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura, 799022, India.

Chalcone is a simple naturally occurring α,β-unsaturated ketone with biological importance, which can also be easily synthesized in laboratories by reaction between two aromatic scaffolds. In plants, chalcones occur as polyphenolic compounds of different frameworks which are bioactive molecules that have been in traditional medicinal practice for many years. Chalcone-based lead molecules have been developed, possessing varied potentials such as antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-oxidant, antidiabetic, antihyperurecemic, and anti-ulcer effects.

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Protein Kinase C (PKC) in Neurological Health: Implications for Alzheimer's Disease and Chronic Alcohol Consumption.

Brain Sci

May 2024

Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology, and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Protein kinase C (PKC) is a diverse enzyme family crucial for cell signalling in various organs. Its dysregulation is linked to numerous diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurological problems. In the brain, PKC plays pivotal roles in synaptic plasticity, learning, memory, and neuronal survival.

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Plants exposed to heavy metals (HMs) stress negatively affect their development and production capacity. Chromium (Cr), Cadmium (Cd), and Lead (Pb) are the most common hazardous trace metals in agriculture. The physiological, biochemical, and molecular characteristics of crops are being affected.

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An Insight into Cubosomal Drug Delivery Approaches: An Explicative Review.

Pharm Nanotechnol

June 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Techno India University, Kolkata-700091, West Bengal, India.

Cubosomes, a novel drug delivery system, have gained significant attention in recent years due to their unique self-assembled structures and enhanced drug encapsulation capabilities. They are administered by oral, ophthalmic, transdermal, and chemotherapeutic routes, to name a few. Due to their many potential benefits-which include high drug dispersal due to the cubic structure, a large surface area, a relatively simple manufacturing process, biodegradability, the capacity to encapsulate hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and amphiphilic compounds, targeted and controlled release of bioactive agents, and the biodegradability of lipids-cubosomes show enormous promise in drug nanoformulations for cancer therapeutics.

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Fyn Kinase in Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications.

Mol Neurobiol

June 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Techno India University, Kolkata, 700091, West Bengal, India.

Alzheimer's disease, characterized by the accumulation of abnormal protein aggregates and neuronal damage in the brain, leads to a gradual decline in cognitive function and memory. As a complex neurodegenerative disorder, it involves disruptions in various biochemical pathways and neurotransmitter systems, contributing to the progressive loss of neurons and synaptic connections. The complexity of Alzheimer's signaling pathways complicates treatment, presenting a formidable challenge in the quest for effective therapeutic interventions.

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Role of PIM Kinase Inhibitor in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

Mol Neurobiol

December 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Techno India University, Kolkata, 700091, West Bengal, India.

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder, is the most prevalent form of senile dementia, causing progressive deterioration of cognition, behavior, and rational skills. Neuropathologically, AD is characterized by two hallmark proteinaceous aggregates: amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) formed of hyperphosphorylated tau. A significant study has been done to understand how Aβ and/or tau accumulation can alter signaling pathways that affect neuronal function.

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Smart Multifunctional Nanoparticles in Cancer Theranostics: Progress and Prospect.

Pharm Nanotechnol

May 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Adamas University, Barasat - Barrackpore Road, Kolkata - 700126, West Bengal, India.

Background: Worldwide, cancer is the second most common cause of death. Chemotherapy and other traditional cancer treatments have toxicities that affect normal cells in addition to their intended targets, necessitating the development of novel approaches to enhance cell-specific targeting.

Methods: The present work summarizes the scientific information on nanoparticles in cancer theranostics to provide a comprehensive insight into the preventive and therapeutic potential of nanoparticles in cancer.

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The futuristic applications of transition metal dichalcogenides for cancer therapy.

Luminescence

May 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, India.

The second-most common cause of death resulting from genetic mutations in DNA sequences is cancer. The difficulty in the field of anticancer research is the application of the traditional methods, which also affects normal cells. Mutations, genetic replication alterations, and chromosomal abnormalities have a direct impact on the effectiveness of anticancer drugs at different stages.

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The meninges serve as a protective layer, and the fluid around the brain and spinal cord can become inflamed, known as meningitis. Lipid-based pharmaceutical formulations, by their high lipophilicity, can negotiate the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB). The current mode of treatment of meningitis is mainly through antibiotics, which, at best, is partially effective.

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Antimicrobials are frequently used in both humans and animals for the treatment of bacterially-generated illnesses. Antibiotic usage has increased for more than 40% from last 15 years globally per day in both human populations and farm animals leading to the large-scale discharge of antibiotic residues into wastewater. Most antibiotics end up in sewer systems, either directly from industry or healthcare systems, or indirectly from humans and animals after being partially metabolized or broken down following consumption.

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  • Colon cancer is a major cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and its ability to metastasize complicates treatment options, making multi-drug resistance and chemotherapy side effects significant challenges.
  • RNA technology, particularly RNA-based nanoparticles, is being explored as a promising therapeutic intervention for targeted gene silencing and drug delivery in colon cancer treatment, currently under clinical studies.
  • Despite the potential of RNA therapies, issues like low stability and cellular uptake exist; however, nanotechnology offers a solution by enhancing RNA delivery to tumor sites while protecting it from degradation and immune responses.
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  • Osteoarthritis (OA) leads to joint pain and lifestyle issues, prompting a study on how the Jumpstart Nutrition® supplement (JNS) can improve lower extremity alignment and OA symptoms.
  • In a 12-week study with 108 patients using JNS and a control group of 72 on conventional drugs, various physical and health outcome measures were evaluated at the start and end of the study.
  • Results showed significant improvements in lower extremity metrics and OA symptoms in the JNS group, suggesting it is a safe and effective management option for OA.
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In this article, the multifunctional behavior of novel, efficient, and cost-effective humic acid-coated nanoceria (HA@CeO NPs) was utilized for the sorptive removal of U(VI), Cr(VI), and F ions at different conditions. The production cost of HA@CeO was $19.28/kg and was well characterized by DLS, FESEM, HRTEM, FTIR, XRD, XPS, and TGA.

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An insight into thymidylate synthase inhibitor as anticancer agents: an explicative review.

Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol

August 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Techno India University, Kolkata, 700091, West Bengal, India.

Cancer, a widespread challenge to global health, remains a puzzle of intricate molecular dynamics. This review article delves into the mystery of cancer, with a keen focus on understanding the contributory role of thymidylate synthase (TS) in cancer. TS, a vital enzyme in DNA synthesis and repair, emerges as a significant player in the narrative of cancer development.

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Emerging therapeutic strategies in cancer therapy by HDAC inhibition as the chemotherapeutic potent and epigenetic regulator.

Med Oncol

March 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, 124 B.L. Saha Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India.

In developing new cancer medications, attention has been focused on novel epigenetic medicines called histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors. Our understanding of cancer behavior is being advanced by research on epigenetics, which also supplies new targets for improving the effectiveness of cancer therapy. Most recently published patents emphasize HDAC selective drugs and multitarget HDAC inhibitors.

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