93 results match your criteria: "University of Science and Technology Chittagong[Affiliation]"

Background And Objective: Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, necessitating early and accurate detection methods. Our study aims to enhance lung cancer detection by integrating VGGNet-16 form of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Support Vector Machines (SVM) into a hybrid model (SVMVGGNet-16), leveraging the strengths of both models for high accuracy and reliability in classifying lung cancer types in different 4 classes such as adenocarcinoma (ADC), large cell carcinoma (LCC), Normal, and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Methods: Using the LIDC-IDRI dataset, we pre-processed images with a median filter and histogram equalization, segmented lung tumors through thresholding and edge detection, and extracted geometric features such as area, perimeter, eccentricity, compactness, and circularity.

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Identification of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and stability analysis of THC@HP-β-CD inclusion complex: A comprehensive computational study.

Talanta

December 2024

Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Asir, 61421, Saudi Arabia; Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Mansoura University, Egypt. Electronic address:

Complexing medications with cyclodextrins can enhance their solubility and stability. In this study, we investigated the host-guest complexation between Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) and Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) using density functional theory (DFT) at the B3LYP-D3/TPZ level of theory in two possible orientations. To determine the reactive sites in both complexes for electrophilic and nucleophilic attacks, we calculated and interpreted the binding energy, HOMO and LUMO orbitals, global chemical reactivity descriptors, natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis, and Fukui indices.

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Sepsis is characterized by a concomitant early pro-inflammatory response by immune cells to an infection, and an opposing anti-inflammatory response that results in protracted immunosuppression. The primary pathological event in sepsis is widespread programmed cell death, or cellular self-sacrifice, of innate and adaptive immune cells, leading to profound immunological suppression. This severe immune dysfunction hampers effective primary pathogen clearance, thereby increasing the risk of secondary opportunistic infections, latent viral reactivation, multiple organ dysfunction, and elevated mortality.

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In recent decades, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has garnered significant attention due to its rapid global prevalence. The cholinergic hypothesis posits that the degradation of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase (AChE) contributes to AD development. Despite existing anti-AChE drugs, their adverse side effects necessitate new agents.

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Viral nervous necrosis (VNN) poses a significant threat to the aquaculture industry, causing substantial losses and economic burdens. The disease, attributed to nervous necrosis viruses within the Betanodavirus genus, is particularly pervasive in the Mediterranean region, affecting various fish species across all production stages with mortality rates reaching 100%. Developing effective preventive measures against VNN is imperative.

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Multi-modal neuroprotection of L. against Alzheimer's disease: and study.

Heliyon

September 2024

Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh.

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  • L. is a medicinal plant being studied for its potential effects on Alzheimer's disease (AD), with a focus on its leaves and flowers, using various methanol, ethanol, and ethyl extracts.
  • Molecular docking studies identified three key phytochemicals—protoberberine, protopine, and codeine—that show strong binding affinities and the ability to target multiple enzymes involved in AD, such as AChE and BACE-1.
  • The extracts demonstrated promising antioxidant and anti-cholinesterase activities, supporting the hypothesis of L.'s anti-AD properties, but further validation is recommended for a complete assessment.
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Rice blast disease, caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, poses a severe threat to rice production, particularly in Asia where rice is a staple food. Concerns over fungicide resistance and environmental impact have sparked interest in exploring natural fungicides as potential alternatives. This study aimed to identify highly potent natural fungicides against M.

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Acute pancreatitis, marked by sudden inflammation of the pancreas, presents a complex spectrum of causative factors including gallstone obstruction, alcohol abuse, and viral infections. Recent studies have illuminated the emergence of vaccine-induced acute pancreatitis, notably associated with COVID-19 vaccinations, presenting diverse mechanisms ranging from direct viral-mediated injury to autoimmune reactions. Understanding this link is pivotal for public health, yet challenges persist in identifying and managing cases post-vaccination.

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  • The study investigates the prevalence and factors influencing self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) among indigenous people in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), highlighting its contribution to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
  • Utilizing a cross-sectional design, researchers surveyed 1,336 participants aged 18 and older from various indigenous groups, focusing on their antibiotic usage, socio-demographic characteristics, and health knowledge.
  • Results indicated that more males reported SMA compared to females, with higher rates among individuals with lower education and income levels; key factors influencing knowledge of antibiotic use included education, income, chronic illness, and location.
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(Forssk.) Brownsey & Jermy has been commonly used in traditional medicinal practices but its effects on multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria have remained unexplored. We aimed to assess the antibacterial potential of the ethanol extract of (EECD) against MDR and to identify potential multi-targeting antibacterial phytocompounds through computer-aided drug design focusing on the LasR and LpxC proteins.

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Utility and challenges of ultrasound education for medical and allied health students in Asia.

Hong Kong Med J

February 2024

Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

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Background: Over the past few decades, diabetes has become a serious public health concern worldwide, particularly in Bangladesh. The advancement of artificial intelligence can be reaped in the prediction of blood glucose levels for better health management. However, the practical validity of machine learning (ML) techniques for predicting health parameters using data from low- and middle-income countries, such as Bangladesh, is very low.

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  • The study investigates antimicrobial resistance patterns, specifically ciprofloxacin resistance, in E. coli strains collected from humans, animals, and the environment in Bangladesh.
  • Out of 450 samples, 63.8% of E. coli strains were isolated, with 83.6% identified as resistant to ciprofloxacin, and the prevalence was particularly high in broiler chickens and hospitalized patients.
  • Genetic analysis revealed specific mutations in the gyrA and parC genes linked to resistance, indicating a close phylogenetic relationship among the strains across different sources, highlighting the interconnectedness of health risks in humans, animals, and the environment.
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  • * NETs consist of a DNA framework mixed with antimicrobial proteins, providing a critical defense mechanism against infections.
  • * However, excessive or uncontrolled NET formation can lead to various health issues, including sepsis, autoimmune diseases, and cancer, prompting research into potential therapies targeting NETs.
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L. is widely used in indigenous and traditional medicine, but its impact on multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections mostly remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial efficiency of methanol and ethyl acetate extracts of L.

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In this report, an incidence of sweating sickness-like symptoms in a crossbred Holstein Friesian cow was diagnosed. The cow was suffering from vaporization of the skin, dehydration, wet hair coat, and matting of hair due to excessive sweating. There were several ticks, flies, and mosquitoes in tail switch and other parts of the body.

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Certain stimuli, such as microorganisms, cause neutrophils to release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which are basically web-like structures composed of DNA with granule proteins, such as myeloperoxidase (MPO) and neutrophil elastase (NE), and cytoplasmic and cytoskeletal proteins. Although interest in NETs has increased recently, no sensitive, reliable assay method is available for measuring NETs in clinical settings. This article describes a modified sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to quantitatively measure two components of circulating NETs, MPO-DNA and NE-DNA complexes, which are specific components of NETs and are released into the extracellular space as breakdown products of NETs.

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Cancer is an umbrella term used to define various diseases with abnormal cell proliferation at the focal point. According to the WHO, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, with lung cancer being the second most common perpetrator after breast cancer. There are several proteins acting in harmony that lead to cancer.

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(L.) Roxb. is an ethno-medicinal herb used by rural and tribal people of the Satpura region of Madhya Pradesh in India and the Phatthalung Province of Thailand for treating rheumatism, bronchitis, ringworm, itches, leprosy, dyspepsia, liver disorders and heart disorders.

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Unlabelled: This study aims to examine the impact of perceived convenience, service quality and security on consumers' attitudes and behavioural intentions towards online food delivery services in Bangladesh. The paper proposes an extended theory of the technological acceptance model which includes' perceived convenience, service quality, and security along with their relationships to evaluate their impact on the mediator consumers' attitude and dependent variable consumers' behavioural intention towards online food delivery services. Data were collected from 306 participants.

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Background: Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) tyrosine kinase by small molecules has become a promising target in the treatment of cancer.

Objective: In this study, we approached pharmacophore modeling coupled with a structure-based virtual screening workflow to identify the potent inhibitors.

Methods: The top selected hit compounds have been rescored using the MM/GBSA approach.

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Increasing rate of fast-food consumption has been associated with different health related concerns (e.g., obesity, heart disease).

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This study intends to evaluate the development, importance, pre-clinical and clinical study evaluation of stem cell therapy for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of fatality in the whole world. Though there are great progressions in the pharmacological and other interventional treatment options, heart diseases remain a common disorder that causes long-term warnings.

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The frequent occurrence of heat and drought stress can severely reduce agricultural production of field crops. In comparison to a single stress, the combination of both heat (H) and drought (D) further reduce plant growth, survival and yield. This study aimed to explore the transcriptional responses of heat shock protein (HSP) and antioxidant genes under H combined D stress in perennial rye grass (PRG).

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Different types of drug delivery systems are intended to deliver therapeutic agents to the appropriate site of interest to get desired pharmacological effect. In the field of drug delivery, the advancement of nanotechnology helps develop novel dosage forms such as liposome, noisome, and proniosome. Proniosomes are promising drug carriers, that are dry formulations, and after hydration, are converted to noisome dispersion.

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