193 results match your criteria: "Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)[Affiliation]"

Osteoporosis is well noted to be a universal ailment that realization impaired bone mass and micro architectural deterioration thus enhancing the probability of fracture. Despite its high incidence, its management remains highly demanding because of the multifactorial pathophysiology of the disease. This review highlights recent findings in the management of osteoporosis particularly, gene expression and hormonal control.

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The spread and mobilization of toxic heavy metals in the environment have increased to a harmful level in recent years as a result of the fast industrialization occurring all over the world to meet the demands of a rising population. This research aims to analyze and evaluate the mycoremediation abilities of fungal strains that exhibit tolerance to heavy metals, gathered from water samples at Buckingham Canal, Neelankarai, Chennai. Water samples were examined for heavy metal analysis, and the highest toxic heavy metals, Zn, Pb, Mn, Cu, and Cr, were recorded.

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Characterization of Crude Oil Degrading Marine Bacterium .

Indian J Microbiol

December 2024

Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India.

The spillage of petroleum hydrocarbons, one of the most versatile energy resources, leads to disastrous environmental pollution. The present study aims to degrade oil using enzymes from bacterial strains. A total of 39 bacteria were isolated from six different soil samples collected from Ullal Beach, Mangalore, Karnataka, located at 12°52'N latitude and 74°49'E longitude, India.

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Colour is crucial for enhancing the appetizing value and consumer acceptance of food products. The commonly used food colourants and food preservatives such as Malachite Green (MG) and Copper Sulfate (CS) can cause severe health problems. This study investigates the toxicity of these food-grade colourants through acute exposure using cytotoxicity using the brine shrimp model including 3D surface analysis (3DSA) and studies Brine shrimp were treated with various concentrations of MG and CS.

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  • Sepsis is a critical global health issue caused by the body's reaction to infection, significantly impacting patient health and healthcare costs in the U.S.
  • This study presents a new machine learning model that effectively predicts sepsis using diverse datasets from over 40,000 patients, focusing on vital signs and lab results.
  • Results indicated that the combination of stacking ML models with advanced data-splitting techniques improved prediction accuracy, with peaks in F1 scores using COPULA augmentation, outperforming previous methods and underscoring its potential for early sepsis detection in clinical settings.
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Neurological diseases (NDs), including neurodegenerative disorders and acute injuries, are a significant global health concern. The PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, a crucial signaling cascade, is responsible for the survival of cells, proliferation, and metabolism. Dysregulation of this pathway has been linked to neurological conditions, indicating its potential as a vital target for therapeutic approaches.

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Hybrid prediction model with improved score level fusion for heart disease diagnosis.

Comput Biol Chem

December 2024

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies(VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu 600117, India. Electronic address:

Heart disease diagnosis is a challenging task, which provides an automated forecast of the patient's heart illness to make future treatment simpler. This has led to extensive interest in heart disease diagnostics in the medical sector. However, as there are various risks, the prediction must be more appropriate to avoid death.

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Cellular stress response and neuroprotection of flavonoids in neurodegenerative diseases: Clinical insights into targeted therapy and molecular signaling pathways.

Brain Res

January 2025

Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA. Electronic address:

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are caused by the gradual decline of neuronal structure and function, which presents significant challenges in treatment. Cellular stress responses significantly impact the pathophysiology of these disorders, often exacerbating neuronal damage. Plant-derived flavonoids have demonstrated potential as neuroprotective agents due to their potent anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant properties.

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  • Reducing contaminants in wastewater is crucial for improving water quality in both industrialized and developing nations, leading to a focus on algae-based microbial reactors for treatment.
  • Algae-based membrane bioreactors (MBRs) merge the benefits of traditional MBRs with algae, but prior studies have overlooked the details of their performance and the specific types of wastewater being treated.
  • The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of algae in treating wastewater, compare it to other techniques, and analyze the technical challenges faced when implementing algae-based systems for removing emerging contaminants.
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  • Abnormal tau protein behavior, including hyperphosphorylation and aggregation, is a major feature of tauopathies like Alzheimer's disease, leading to neurodegeneration.
  • The interaction between oxidative stress and tau pathology is complex, with both factors contributing to neuronal damage through impaired microtubule stability and transport.
  • Further research into oxidative stress sources, such as microglial cells, could improve our understanding of tauopathies and aid in developing new treatment strategies.
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The immune system presents significant obstacles to gene therapy, which has limited its use in treating many illnesses. New approaches are needed to overcome these problems and improve the effectiveness of gene therapy. This study explores several techniques to immune regulation within gene therapy, a cutting-edge discipline that aims to optimise results by fine-tuning the immune response.

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Plastic waste accumulation is a significant threat to the environment and humans. Pyrolysis is a promising method for recycling plastic waste since all of the yields are useful, reducing the associated environmental risks of plastic waste. Energy recovery from used plastic waste can help restore ecosystems by utilizing waste as fuel while addressing the environmental problem of plastic disposal.

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  • - The study explores the use of orange and banana peels as innovative and sustainable nano adsorbents for treating textile wastewater by removing dyes and organic compounds, capitalizing on their chemical properties like cellulose and lignin.
  • - By utilizing silver nanoparticles, known for their excellent adsorption capabilities due to low resistance and unique surface characteristics, the research aims to enhance metal ion removal from wastewater.
  • - The researchers used advanced techniques like FESEM and UV-Visible spectrometry to monitor the effectiveness of the adsorbents, finding a significant reduction in optical density values over time, indicating successful pollutant removal.
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Objective: The presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is a powerful and game-changing force that is completely transforming the industry as a whole. Using sophisticated algorithms and data analytics, AI has unparalleled prospects for improving patient care, streamlining operational efficiency, and fostering innovation across the healthcare ecosystem. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on AI in healthcare, utilising the SCOPUS database as the primary data source.

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Breathing conditions affect a wide range of people, including those with respiratory issues like asthma and sleep apnea. Smartwatches with photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensors can monitor breathing. However, current methods have limitations due to manual parameter tuning and pre-defined features.

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Objective The intended effect of this investigation is to quantify the efficacy of a four-week program of diagonal pattern exercises in managing trunk impairments and improving gait difficulties in hemiplegic stroke subjects. The study aims to measure changes in trunk stability and gait parameters post-intervention, providing insights into the potential therapeutic benefits of these exercises for stroke rehabilitation. Methodology This experimentation approach encompassing before and the follow-up test evaluations was implemented in this investigation.

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Introduction Stroke is a major neurological event resulting from reduced or blocked blood flow to the brain, leading to significant morbidity. Immediate medical attention is essential to minimize brain damage and improve outcomes since it leads to many clinical deficits like locomotor impairment, instability in postural control, tonic alterations of the affected musculature, and an array of neurological dysfunctions if left unnoticed. Immersive virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a novel therapeutic tool in stroke rehabilitation, offering engaging and realistic environments for therapy.

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Alkaloid-based modulators of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway for cancer therapy: Understandings from pharmacological point of view.

Chem Biol Interact

October 2024

Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Legorreta Cancer Center Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA; Legorreta Cancer Center, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA. Electronic address:

This review aims to summarize the role of alkaloids as potential modulators of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR (PAMT) pathway in cancer therapy. The PAMT pathway plays a critical role in cell growth, survival, and metabolism, and its dysregulation contributes to cancer hallmarks. In healthy cells, this pathway is tightly controlled.

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Novel Hybrid Quantum Architecture-Based Lung Cancer Detection Using Chest Radiograph and Computerized Tomography Images.

Bioengineering (Basel)

August 2024

Intelligent Signal Processing (ISP) Research Lab, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Block 4, Doha 13133, Kuwait.

Lung cancer, the second most common type of cancer worldwide, presents significant health challenges. Detecting this disease early is essential for improving patient outcomes and simplifying treatment. In this study, we propose a hybrid framework that combines deep learning (DL) with quantum computing to enhance the accuracy of lung cancer detection using chest radiographs (CXR) and computerized tomography (CT) images.

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Preparation of self-preserving personal care cosmetic products using multifunctional ingredients and other cosmetic ingredients.

Sci Rep

August 2024

Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600077, India.

The development of self-preserving personal care cosmetics represents a significant advancement in the cosmetics industry, offering safer and more natural alternatives to consumers. This study focused on the preparation of such formulations using multifunctional ingredients along with other cosmetic components. Five unique multifunctional ingredients (MFIs) were identified based on their antimicrobial properties: sodium coco PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, ricinoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, raspberry ketone, and sorbitan caprylate.

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Lung and colon cancers are leading contributors to cancer-related fatalities globally, distinguished by unique histopathological traits discernible through medical imaging. Effective classification of these cancers is critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment. This study addresses critical challenges in the diagnostic imaging of lung and colon cancers, which are among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

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Therapeutic Potential of Resveratrol and Lignans in the Management of Tuberculosis.

Cell Biochem Biophys

September 2024

Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, (Deemed to be University), Saveetha Nagar, Chennai, India.

This study aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of herbal remedies, specifically resveratrol and lignans, as alternative treatments for tuberculosis (TB), given the challenges posed by drug-resistant strains and adverse effects of conventional therapies. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to analyze the mechanisms of action, safety profiles, and efficacy of resveratrol and lignans in the context of TB management. This review focused on the bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects of these compounds, examining their interaction with Mycobacterium tuberculosis within macrophages.

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Polyphenols as Therapeutics in Respiratory Diseases: Moving from Preclinical Evidence to Potential Clinical Applications.

Int J Biol Sci

June 2024

Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02453, Republic of Korea.

Respiratory diseases are the most common and severe health complication and a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, few safe and effective therapeutics have been reported. Phytochemicals are gaining popularity due to their beneficial effects and low toxicity.

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