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52. Identification, Purification, and Characterization of a Thermally Stable Lipase from Rice Bran. A New Member of the (Phospho) Lipase Family
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Bhardwaj, K., primary
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- 2001
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53. Prediction of Structural Units in Amorphous Ga(1-x)Sex
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Gupta, P. K., primary, Bhardwaj, K., additional, and Bhatnagar, P.K., additional
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- 1997
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54. Kenya's Zigzag March Towards Democracy and Development
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Bhardwaj, K. K., primary
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- 1996
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55. A hardware-software co-design approach to a JPEG encoder design for a planetary micro-rover application
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Sarma, S., Udupa, S., Bhardwaj, K. M., Parameswaran, K., and Malik, N. K.
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Micro-rovers aimed with the objective of planetary exploration of moons and heavenly bodies are becoming focus of many space missions. These micro-rover missions face hard challenges of harsh environment and resource constraints such as power and transmission bandwidth. The image data collected by the on-board cameras are often not possible to transmit to ground due to low bandwidth or adequate transmission duration. The JPEG image compression standard that is developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group committee for use in compressing digital images and full color photographic images is ubiquitous and is a useful solution to the problem. In this paper, a hardware-software based co-design approach is presented with the aim to implement a JPEG encoder for reducing the transmission bandwidth requirement of a planetary micro-rover. A pipelined hardware architecture of the JPEG encoder requiring reduced hardware resources and power is designed for PowerPC and MIL-1750 processor interface and its performance and resource utilization using standard images of various sizes and quality settings for both these processor architecture is compared. Results are substantiated using extensive simulation and RTL implementation in FPGA. Based on these studies an efficient architecture is arrived at for use in a planetary microrover for future exploration by an Indian moon mission.
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56. The effect of humic and fulvic acids on the growth and efficiency of nitrogen fixation of Azotobacter chroococcum.
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Bhardwaj, K. and Gaur, A.
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Humic acid in the form of sodium humate and fulvic acid markedly increased the growth and efficiency of nitrogen fixation of Azotobacter chroococcum. Fulvic acid proved more effective than the sodium humate. The effectiveness of these substances was more pronounced in increasing the number of cells than affecting the nitrogen fixation. The increases in growth and nitrogen fixation were in direct proportion to the quantities of sodium humate and fulvic acid applied up to 500 and 700 ppm respectively. Thereafter the growth was restricted, although it was not inhibited even at 1,400 ppm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 1970
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57. Letters.
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GOYAL, H. S., HASAN, RAGHAVENDRA C. G., BHARDWAJ, K. D., KUMAR, BHARATH, ANONYMOUS, and SHARMA, L. R.
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CLIMATE change ,TICK-borne diseases ,UNSKILLED labor ,MANAGEMENT - Abstract
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Jungle virus stirs" and "India's climate strategy needs revision" in the January 1-15, 2015 issue and "Scheme against jobs" in the November 16-30, 2014 issue.
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58. Letters.
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SRINIVASAN, K. R., SRI AMUDHA, S., BHARATH KUMAR, K., DAS, PANCHARATNA, RAVINDRAN, NEETHI, KAPASI, MAHESH, BHARDWAJ, K. D., PATEL, ASHOK, and AZEEMODDIN, G.
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SOLAR energy ,AIR pollution ,COMPLICATIONS in sterilization in birth control - Abstract
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Meaty tales of vegetarian India" in the December 16-31, 2014 issue and "So that we can breathe easy" and "If only we had listened to Kosambi" in the December 15-31, 2014 issue.
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- 2015
59. letters.
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BHARDWAJ, K. D., MURTHY, D. B. N., NANDINI, USHA, DWIVEDI, PADMAVATI, STHALEKAR, CHAITANYA, JOSHI, SANJEEV, NATHAN, K. KAILASA, and MOITRA, BIPLAB
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ANTIBIOTICS ,CITIES & towns ,WETLANDS - Abstract
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Hatching superbugs" in the August 1-15, 2014 issue, "How smart is a smart city?" in the August 1-15, 2014 issue, and "If only cities can see wetlands" in the July 16-31, 2014 issue.
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- 2014
60. LETTERS.
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SHARMA, L. R., SHENOY, ARVIND R, SAHAYAM, JACOB, VIGNESH, M., SHARMA, NRIPENDRA K., SAMUEL, D. K., MURTHY, P. GOPALAKRISHNA, BHARDWAJ, K. D., RAJU, C. K., and RAGHUPATHI, USHA
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SANITATION ,SOCIAL problems ,PUBLIC health - Abstract
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in the January 16-31, 2014 issue including "Last ditch attempt," "Beauty and the beast," and "Mission possible."
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61. Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy: A critique
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Sakthivel Selvaraj, Hasan, H., Chokshi, M., Sengupta, A., Guha, A., Shiva, M., Srinivasan, S., Phadke, A., Gopakumar, K. M., Santhosh, M. R., Menghaney, L., and Bhardwaj, K.
62. Review of critical issues in carbon dioxide corrosion testing and monitoring techniques
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Mike Yongjun Tan, Fwu, Y., Bhardwaj, K., Bailey, S., and Gubner, R.
63. Letters to the Editor: I
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Bhardwaj, K. K., primary
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- 1972
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64. Prediction of Structural Units in Amorphous Ga(1-x)Sex
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Gupta, P. K., Bhardwaj, K., and Bhatnagar, P.K.
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- 1997
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65. Technological empowerment of women and scientific paper writing.
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Dobhal, Rajendra, Uniyal, D. P., Singh, Manoj Kumar, Aswal, J. S., Bhardwaj, K. N., and Kumar, Neeraj
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ADULT education workshops , *TECHNICAL writing - Abstract
The article discusses the workshop on "Technological Empowerment of Women and Scientific Paper Writing," that was organized by the NASI-Uttarakhand Chapter and the Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology in Dehradun from June 17-18, 2014 at the Graphic Era University in Dehradun, India.
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- 2014
66. The crucial role of VPS35 and SHH in Parkinson's disease: Understanding the mechanisms behind the neurodegenerative disorder.
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Bhardwaj K, Jha A, Roy A, and Kumar H
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is indeed a complex neurodegenerative disorder recognized by the progressive depletion of dopaminergic neurons in the brain, particularly in the substantia nigra region, leading to motor impairments and other symptoms. But at the molecular level, the study about PD still lacks. As the number of cases worldwide continues to increase, it is critical to focus on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the disease's presentation and neurodegeneration to develop novel therapeutic approaches. At the molecular level, the complexity is more due to the involvement of vacuolar protein sorting 35 (VPS35) and sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling in PD (directly or indirectly), leading to one of the most prominent hallmarks of the disease, which is an accumulation of α-synuclein. This elevated pathogenesis may result from impaired autophagy due to mutation in the case of VPS35 and impairment in SHH signaling at the molecular level. The traditional understanding of PD is marked by the disruption of dopaminergic neurons and dopaminergic signaling, which exacerbates symptoms of motor function deficits. However, the changes at the molecular level that are being disregarded also impact the overall health of the dopaminergic system. Gaining insight into these two unique mechanisms is essential to determine whether they give neuroprotection or have no effect on the health of neurons. Hence, here we tried to simplify the understanding of the role of VPS35 and SHH signaling to comprehend it in one direction., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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67. Water-assisted cascade synthesis of trifluoromethylated dipyridodiazepinone analogues: in vitro and in silico antibacterial studies.
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Jaiswal S, Kishore D, Bhardwaj A, Bhardwaj K, Richa S, Jain S, Dwivedi J, and Sharma S
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- Amidohydrolases antagonists & inhibitors, Amidohydrolases metabolism, Molecular Structure, Structure-Activity Relationship, Azepines pharmacology, Azepines chemical synthesis, Azepines chemistry, Biofilms drug effects, Palladium chemistry, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents chemical synthesis, Anti-Bacterial Agents chemistry, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Escherichia coli drug effects, Staphylococcus aureus drug effects, Molecular Docking Simulation, Water chemistry
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A base-promoted palladium-catalyzed cascade reaction is described to access trifluoromethylated dipyridodiazepinone derivatives in an aqueous system (1,4-dioxane-H
2 O). This methodology uses simple chemicals, has a broad substrate scope, is waste minimized ( E -factor = 0.3-0.9) and produces 11-CF3 -tethered dipyridiodiazepinone derivatives in good to excellent yields. All the synthesized analogues were preliminarily examined for antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus and compared to the reference drugs. Furthermore, inhibition of the peptide deformylase enzyme and antibiofilm studies were performed and compound 5i exhibited the best inhibitory effect among the other analogues. Furthermore, these analogues were in silico analysed via molecular docking, molecular simulation, drug-likeness, physicochemical and ADMET studies. Results from biological evaluation and computational studies revealed that compound 5i could be used as a lead molecular structure for the development of novel antibacterial agents. In conclusion, the green metrics evaluation of the defined protocol provides advantages in the synthesis of biologically active compounds.- Published
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68. Evaluation of Neuroprotective Effect of Gut Microbe in Parkinson's Disease: An In Silico and In Vivo Approach.
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Bhardwaj K, Rajawat NK, Mathur N, and Kaushik A
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- Animals, Mice, Lacticaseibacillus casei physiology, Methionine-tRNA Ligase, Tryptophan-tRNA Ligase physiology, Male, Tetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase metabolism, Computer Simulation, Parkinsonian Disorders microbiology, Humans, Neuroprotective Agents therapeutic use, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Disease Models, Animal, Parkinson Disease, Secondary chemically induced, Dopaminergic Neurons drug effects, Parkinson Disease microbiology, Gastrointestinal Microbiome physiology, Probiotics therapeutic use, Probiotics pharmacology, alpha-Synuclein metabolism, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Molecular Docking Simulation, Oxidative Stress drug effects, Rotenone toxicity
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Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by the death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain. Aggregation of alpha-synuclein (α-synuclein) is a contributing factor to Parkinson's disease pathogenesis. The objective of this study is to investigate the neuroprotective effects of gut microbes on α-synuclein aggregation using both in silico and in vivo approaches. We focussed on the interaction between α-synuclein and metabolites released by gut bacteria that protect from PD. We employed three probiotic microbe strains against α-synuclein protein: Lactobacillus casei, Escherichia coli, and Bacillus subtilis, with their chosen PDB IDs being Dihydrofolate reductase (3DFR), methionine synthetase (6BM5), and tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase (3PRH), respectively. Using HEX Dock 6.0 software, we examined the interactions between these proteins. Among the various metabolites, methionine synthetase produced by E. coli showed potential interactions with α-synuclein. To further evaluate the neuroprotective benefits of E. coli, an in vivo investigation was performed using a rotenone-induced Parkinsonian mouse model. The motor function of the animals was assessed through behavioural tests, and oxidative stress and neurotransmitter levels were also examined. The results demonstrated that, compared to the rotenone-induced PD mouse model, the rate of neurodegeneration was considerably reduced in mice treated with E. coli. Additionally, histopathological studies provided evidence of the neuroprotective effects of E. coli. In conclusion, this study lays the groundwork for future research, suggesting that gut bacteria may serve as potential therapeutic agents in the development of medications to treat Parkinson's disease. fig. 1., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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69. Unveiling the Journey from the Gut to the Brain: Decoding Neurodegeneration-Gut Connection in Parkinson's Disease.
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Bhardwaj K, Singh AA, and Kumar H
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- Humans, Animals, Parkinson Disease metabolism, Gastrointestinal Microbiome physiology, Brain-Gut Axis physiology, Brain metabolism
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Parkinson's disease, a classical motor disorder affecting the dopaminergic system of the brain, has been as a disease of the brain, but this classical notion has now been viewed differently as the pathology begins in the gut and then gradually moves up to the brain regions. The microorganisms in the gut play a critical role in maintaining the physiology of the gut from maintaining barrier integrity to secretion of microbial products that maintain a healthy gut state. The pathology subsequently alters the normal composition of gut microbes and causes deleterious effects that ultimately trigger strong neuroinflammation and nonmotor symptoms along with characteristic synucleopathy, a pathological hallmark of the disease. Understanding the complex pathomechanisms in distinct and established preclinical models is the primary goal of researchers to decipher how exactly gut pathology has a central effect; the quest has led to many answered and some open-ended questions for researchers. We summarize the popular opinions and some contrasting views, concise footsteps in the treatment strategies targeting the gastrointestinal system.
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70. Anti-Diabetic, Anti-Cholinesterase, and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Plant Derived Extracts and Column Semi-Purified Fractions of Ficus benghalensis .
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Rauf A, Almasoud N, Ibrahim M, Alomar TS, Khalil AA, Khursheed T, Khan MU, Jan MS, Bhardwaj K, Iriti M, and Sharma R
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- Plant Leaves chemistry, Butyrylcholinesterase metabolism, Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors pharmacology, Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors isolation & purification, alpha-Amylases antagonists & inhibitors, Lipoxygenase Inhibitors pharmacology, Lipoxygenase Inhibitors isolation & purification, Acetylcholinesterase metabolism, Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase metabolism, Plant Roots chemistry, Ficus chemistry, Plant Extracts pharmacology, Plant Extracts chemistry, Cholinesterase Inhibitors pharmacology, Cholinesterase Inhibitors isolation & purification, Cholinesterase Inhibitors chemistry, Anti-Inflammatory Agents pharmacology, Anti-Inflammatory Agents isolation & purification, Anti-Inflammatory Agents chemistry, Hypoglycemic Agents pharmacology, Hypoglycemic Agents chemistry, Hypoglycemic Agents isolation & purification
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Background: The present study aimed to investigate the in-vitro anti-diabetic, anti-cholinesterase, and anti-inflammatory potential of extracts from different parts of Ficus benghalensis , including leaves, stem, and roots, as well as isolated column fractions (F-B-1 C, F-B-2 C, F-B-3 C, and F-B-4 C)., Methods: The extracts and subsequent fractions were evaluated for their inhibitory activity against key enzymes involved in diabetes [α-glucosidase and α-amylase], neurodegenerative diseases [acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase], and inflammation (cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX))., Results: The results showed that F. benghalensis leaf extract exhibited the highest α-glucosidase inhibitory activity (73.84%) and α-amylase inhibitory activity (76.29%) at 1000 µg/mL. The stem extract (65.50%) and F-B-2 C fraction (69.67%) also demonstrated significant α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. In terms of anti-cholinesterase activity, the extracts of roots, leaves, and stem showed promising inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), with half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values ranging from 50.50 to 474.83 µg/mL. The derived fractions (F-B-1 C, F-B-2 C, F-B-3 C, and F-B-4 C) also exhibited notable inhibition of AChE and BChE, with IC50 values from 91.85 to 337.94 µg/mL. Moreover, the F-B-3 C fraction demonstrated the highest COX-2 inhibitory potential (85.72%), followed by F-B-1 C (83.13%), the stem extract (80.85%), and the leaves extract (79.00%). The F-B-1 C fraction showed the highest 5-LOX inhibitory activity (87.63%), while the root extract exhibited the lowest inhibition (73.39%)., Conclusions: The results demonstrated promising bioactivity, suggesting the potential of F. benghalensis as a source of natural compounds with therapeutic applications. Further studies are required to identify and isolate the active components responsible for these effects and to evaluate their in-vivo efficacy and safety., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest. Given his role as Guest Editor and Editorial Board Member of Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, Marcello Iriti had no involvement in the peer-review of this article and has no access to information regarding its peer review. Full responsibility for the editorial process for this article was delegated to Jen-Tsung Chen., (© 2024 The Author(s). Published by IMR Press.)
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71. A comprehensive assessment of macro and microplastics from Rivers Ganga and Yamuna: Unveiling the seasonal, spatial and risk factors.
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Gupta P, Saha M, Naik A, Kumar MM, Rathore C, Vashishth S, Maitra SP, Bhardwaj KD, and Thukral H
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- Microplastics, Plastics, Seasons, Water, Risk Factors, Geologic Sediments, Environmental Monitoring, Water Pollutants, Chemical analysis
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There have been growing apprehensions and concerns regarding the increasing presence of plastic pollutants in the holiest river of India, the Ganga, and its major tributary, Yamuna. In response to this issue, the current study aimed to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the seasonal and spatial distribution of macro to microplastics (MPs) in the surface water, water column, and sediments from the River Ganga and Yamuna. MP samples were collected from various points of these Rivers, including upstream, downstream, and drainage points around the vicinity of Haridwar, Agra, Prayagraj, and Patna cities. With a significant seasonal variation, the estimated MPs and plastic flux were higher during the wet season than during the dry season. MPs sized 300 µm-1 mm and fibre-shaped blue and black colored MPs were pre-dominant in both rivers. Polyacrylamide, polyamide, and polyvinyl chloride were the most ascertained polymers. MPs including hazardous polymers (hazard score >1000) may pose a risk to the population of Indo-Gangetic Plain via direct and indirect exposure to MPs. The information provided in this study could serve as a starting point for the action plan required by municipal corporations to mitigate plastic pollution and target the possible sources at each location., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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72. Improving Copper(II) Sensitivity by Combined use of AIEE Active and Inactive Schiff Bases.
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Bhardwaj K, Anand T, Jangir R, and Sahoo SK
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An aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) active Schiff base PNN was synthesized by condensing benzidine with 2-hydroxynaphthaldehyde. The green-fluorescent PNN (λ
em = 510 nm) in DMF turned to yellow-fluorescent PNN (λem = 557 nm) upon increasing the fractions of HEPES buffer (10 mM, pH 7.4) above 40%. The DLS study supports the self-aggregation of PNN that restricts the intramolecular rotation and activates the excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) process. The fluorescence emission of AIEE active PNN was quenched by Cu2+ with an estimated detection limit of 2.1 µM. Interestingly, the detection limit of PNN towards Cu2+ was improved in the presence of an AIEE inactive Schiff base PBPM obtained by reacting 1,4-diaminobenzene with pyridine-4-carbaldehyde. The mixed PNN-PBPM showed a detection limit of 0.49 µM. The practical utility of PNN-PBPM was validated by quantifying Cu2+ ions in real environmental water samples and green tea., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
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73. Zero-Shot Neural Architecture Search: Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities.
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Li G, Hoang D, Bhardwaj K, Lin M, Wang Z, and Marculescu R
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Recently, zero-shot (or training-free) Neural Architecture Search (NAS) approaches have been proposed to liberate NAS from the expensive training process. The key idea behind zero-shot NAS approaches is to design proxies that can predict the accuracy of some given networks without training the network parameters. The proxies proposed so far are usually inspired by recent progress in theoretical understanding of deep learning and have shown great potential on several datasets and NAS benchmarks. This paper aims to comprehensively review and compare the state-of-the-art (SOTA) zero-shot NAS approaches, with an emphasis on their hardware awareness. To this end, we first review the mainstream zero-shot proxies and discuss their theoretical underpinnings. We then compare these zero-shot proxies through large-scale experiments and demonstrate their effectiveness in both hardware-aware and hardware-oblivious NAS scenarios. Finally, we point out several promising ideas to design better proxies. Our source code and the list of related papers are available on https://github.com/SLDGroup/survey-zero-shot-nas.
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74. Nanogels as Drug Delivery Carrier: A Narrative Review on Formulation Techniques, Characterization, Applications, and Patents.
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Kumari A, Bhardwaj K, Mishra S, Singh L, Pottoo FH, and Yasir M
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Under the umbrella of targeted drug delivery systems, several techniques are unleashed in the market that allow a drug or other pharmacologically active material to be delivered to the target cell to treat a condition or health problem. The improvement of the pharmaceutical delivery systems' effectiveness, safety, and stability is accomplished through the Formulation of the nano-gel-based delivery system. Nanogels are aqueous dispersions of submicronsized, three-dimensional, strongly cross-linked networks of hydrophilic polymers that are inflated by water. Through a variety of delivery routes, such as oral, pulmonary, nasal, parenteral, and intraocular, an active pharmaceutical agent or therapeutic agent with a high or low molecular weight can be easily encapsulated into nanogels. Nanogels have been researched as drug delivery systems due to their beneficial qualities, such as biocompatibility, high stability, flexible particle size, drug loading capacity, and potential surface modification for active targeting by attaching ligands that recognize cognate receptors on target cells or tissues. By responding to internal or external stimuli, including pH, temperature, light, and redox, nano gels can be made to be stimulus-responsive, allowing for regulated drug release. Thus, in the fact of said characteristics' of nano gels, this review manuscript aims to provide an overview of characterization, evaluation, formulation technique, recent applications, and patents of nano gels., (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)
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75. NIR-Active Gold Dogbone Nanorattles Impregnated in Cationic Dextrin Nanoparticles for Cancer Nanotheranostics.
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Sarkar A, Singh K, Bhardwaj K, and Jaiswal A
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- Humans, Gold pharmacology, Gold chemistry, Dextrins, Theranostic Nanomedicine methods, HEK293 Cells, Nanoparticles therapeutic use, Neoplasms therapy, Nanocomposites
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Theranostic systems, which integrate therapy and diagnosis into a single platform, have gained significant attention as a promising approach for noninvasive cancer treatment. The field of image-guided therapy has revolutionized real-time tumor detection, and within this domain, plasmonic nanostructures have garnered significant attention. These structures possess unique localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), allowing for enhanced absorption in the near-infrared (NIR) range. By leveraging the heat generated from plasmonic nanoparticles upon NIR irradiation, target cancer cells can be effectively eradicated. This study introduces a plasmonic gold dogbone-nanorattle (AuDB NRT) structure that exhibits broad absorption in the NIR region and demonstrates a photothermal conversion efficiency of 35.29%. When exposed to an NIR laser, the AuDB NRTs generate heat, achieving a maximum temperature rise of 38 °C at a concentration of 200 μg/mL and a laser power density of 3 W/cm
2 . Additionally, the AuDB NRTs possess intrinsic electromagnetic hotspots that amplify the signal of a Raman reporter molecule, making them an excellent probe for surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based bioimaging of cancer cells. To improve the biocompatibility of the nanorattles, the AuDB NRTs were conjugated with mPEG-thiol and successfully encapsulated into cationic dextrin nanoparticles (CD NPs). Biocompatibility tests were performed on HEK 293 A and MCF-7 cell lines, revealing high cell viability when exposed to AuDB NRT-CD NPs. Remarkably, even at a low laser power density of 1 W/cm2 , the application of the NIR laser resulted in a remarkable 80% cell death in cells treated with a nanocomposite concentration of 100 μg/mL. Further investigation elucidated that the cell death induced by photothermal heat followed an apoptotic mechanism. Overall, our findings highlight the significant potential of the prepared nanocomposite for cancer theranostics, combining effective photothermal therapy along with the ability to image cancer cells.- Published
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76. Primary Hepatic Melanoma: A Diagnostic Surprise.
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Krishan R, Pandey S, Sakhuja P, Goyal S, Bhardwaj K, Vageesh BG, and Agarwal AK
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Melanoma is a relatively rare malignancy with a highly aggressive biological behavior. Metastases to other sites, like lymph nodes and liver are common, but primary hepatic melanoma is a rarity with poor survival ranging from months to few years. Diagnosis of primary hepatic melanoma via clinical features and imaging technology is difficult because of its ambiguous features. Here, we present a 26-year-old North Indian woman admitted in the department of gastrointestinal surgery at our tertiary care hospital with the complaint of pain in the abdomen for a month associated with the loss of appetite and subsequent weight loss. The liver function tests were within normal limits and viral markers were negative. The triple-phase computed tomography scan of abdomen showed significant hepatomegaly and two well-defined lesions in both lobes of the liver. Histopathological evaluation was performed on the core liver biopsies submitted from the liver lesions. A malignant tumor with abundant black intracytoplasmic pigment was identified. Immunohistochemistry proved the tumor to be melanoma. The detailed clinical history, laboratory, and radiological investigations were acquired and analyzed to rule out a metastatic lesion of the same. A final diagnosis of primary hepatic melanoma was thus rendered. Primary hepatic melanoma is extremely uncommon and has been rarely reported. Preoperative diagnosis is challenging due to low index of suspicion and nonspecific clinical features. In this case report, we discuss the clinicopathological features of primary hepatic melanoma and review the literature so as to increase the awareness and improve our understanding of the disease.
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77. A Novel Extended Susceptible, Exposed, Infected, and Recovered Model with Surveys for Analysis of COVID-19 Pandemic in Rajasthan.
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Malik M, Prabha C, Soni P, Bhardwaj K, and Arora A
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- Humans, India epidemiology, COVID-19 epidemiology, SARS-CoV-2, Pandemics
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The impact of COVID-19 on human life has been catastrophic. It is the greatest crisis that humankind has ever faced. It already caused over 21 million confirmed cases and 758,000 deaths as of July 2021. Modeling frameworks, underlying assumptions, available datasets, and the region/time frame being modeled, predictions are possible, but the projections might vary widely, making it difficult to rely on one model universally way. This article presents the prediction and forecasting technique for COVID-19, using the widely adopted susceptible-exposed-infected-recovered (SEIR) model. The modified SEIR model is presented to model the pandemic to represent an open system where the mass movement of the population is considered. Spreading patterns of the pandemic over time, in actual and as per the model, are compared to check the authenticity of the model., (Copyright © 2024 Copyright: © 2024 Indian Journal of Public Health.)
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78. In-Memory Sensing and Computing for Cancer Diagnostics: A Perspective Paper.
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Carrara S, Chen J, Bhardwaj K, Golparvar A, and Barbruni GL
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- Humans, Electricity, Neoplasms diagnosis
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During the past two decades, a number of two-terminal switching devices have been demonstrated in the literature. They typically exhibit hysteric behavior in the current-to-voltage characteristics. These devices have often been also referred to as memristive devices. Their capacity to switch and exhibit electrical hysteresis has made them well-suited for applications such as data storage, in-memory computing, and in-sensor computing or in-memory sensing. The aim of this perspective paper is to is twofold. Firstly, it seeks to provide a comprehensive examination of the existing research findings in the field and engage in a critical discussion regarding the potential for the development of new non-Von-Neumann computing machines that can seamlessly integrate sensing and computing within memory units. Secondly, this paper aims to demonstrate the practical application of such an innovative approach in the realm of cancer medicine. Specifically, it explores the modern concept of employing multiple cancer markers simultaneously to enhance the efficiency of diagnostic processes in cancer medicine.
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79. Mechanistic understanding of green synthesized cerium nanoparticles for the photocatalytic degradation of dyes and antibiotics from aqueous media and antimicrobial efficacy: A review.
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Singh AK and Bhardwaj K
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- Anti-Bacterial Agents chemistry, Coloring Agents, Plants, Anti-Infective Agents, Nanoparticles chemistry, Cerium chemistry, Metal Nanoparticles chemistry
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In recent years, extensive research endeavors are being undertaken for synthesis of an efficient, economic and eco-friendly cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO
2 NPs) using plant extract mediated greener approach. A number of medicinal plants and their specific parts (flowers, bark, seeds, fruits, seeds and leaves) have been found to be capable of synthesizing CeO2 NPs. The specific key phytochemical constituents of plants such as alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolic acids, flavones and tannins can play significant role as a reducing, stabilizing and capping agents in the synthesis of CeO2 NPs from their respective precursor solution of metal ions. The CeO2 NPs are frequently using in diverse fields of science and technology including photocatalytic degradation of dyes, antibiotics as well as antimicrobial applications. In this review, the mechanism behind the green synthesis CeO2 NPs using plant entities are summarized along with discussion of analytical results from characterization techniques. An overview of CeO2 NPs for water remediation application via photocatalytic degradation of dyes and antibiotics are discussed. In addition, the mechanisms of antimicrobial efficacy of CeO2 NPs and current challenges for their sustainable application at large scale in real environmental conditions are discussed., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)- Published
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80. Impact of Flaxseed Oil Supplementation on Tobacco Dependence, Craving, and Haematological Parameters in Tobacco-Dependent Subjects.
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Singh A, Verma N, Kant S, Verma AK, Tripathi A, and Bhardwaj K
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Background Tobacco is prevalently used in smoking or smokeless forms and remains a major public health concern worldwide, with its adverse effects on overall health. Omega-3 fatty acid (FA) has shown its promising effects in various health conditions. Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of flaxseed oil (omega-3 supplementation) on tobacco dependence, craving, withdrawal symptoms, and haematological parameters in tobacco users. Methods In this randomised, single-blind, placebo-controlled study, 104 tobacco users (54 in the omega-3 group and 50 in the placebo group) were supplemented with 10 ml of food-grade flaxseed oil and 10 ml of placebo for six months, respectively. Their demographics, frequency of daily tobacco use, tobacco dependence, tobacco craving, tobacco withdrawal symptoms, and complete blood count (CBC) were assessed at baseline (before intervention) and after a six-month intervention. Results The demographic characteristics of the two groups were similar except for gender at baseline. There were 50 males and four females in the omega-3 group, while there were 42 males and eight females in the placebo group. After a six-month flaxseed oil intervention, BMI values showed a significant reduction (p = 0.0081) in the omega-3 group when compared to baseline; however, CBC parameters did not show any significant changes when comparing baseline to follow-up values. On the contrary, haemoglobin and red blood cells (RBCs) showed significant changes when comparing the follow-ups of the omega-3 group with the placebo group, indicating p = 0.0016 and p = 0.0163, respectively. Also, omega-3 effectively decreased daily tobacco use frequency (p<0.0001), tobacco dependence (p<0.0001), and craving (p<0.0001). Conclusion Supplementation of 10 ml of flaxseed oil per day (omega-3 FA) for six months significantly reduced tobacco dependence and cravings. Additionally, the flaxseed oil supplementation effectively reduced the frequency of daily tobacco intake and modulated tobacco withdrawal symptoms. Thus, our results suggest that flaxseed oil supplementation is a useful adjunct for tobacco users who intend to quit tobacco use., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Singh et al.)
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81. Large library docking for cannabinoid-1 receptor agonists with reduced side effects.
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Tummino TA, Iliopoulos-Tsoutsouvas C, Braz JM, O'Brien ES, Stein RM, Craik V, Tran NK, Ganapathy S, Liu F, Shiimura Y, Tong F, Ho TC, Radchenko DS, Moroz YS, Rosado SR, Bhardwaj K, Benitez J, Liu Y, Kandasamy H, Normand C, Semache M, Sabbagh L, Glenn I, Irwin JJ, Kumar KK, Makriyannis A, Basbaum AI, and Shoichet BK
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Large library docking can reveal unexpected chemotypes that complement the structures of biological targets. Seeking new agonists for the cannabinoid-1 receptor (CB1R), we docked 74 million tangible molecules, prioritizing 46 high ranking ones for de novo synthesis and testing. Nine were active by radioligand competition, a 20% hit-rate. Structure-based optimization of one of the most potent of these (Ki = 0.7 uM) led to '4042, a 1.9 nM ligand and a full CB1R agonist. A cryo-EM structure of the purified enantiomer of '4042 ('1350) in complex with CB1R-Gi1 confirmed its docked pose. The new agonist was strongly analgesic, with generally a 5-10-fold therapeutic window over sedation and catalepsy and no observable conditioned place preference. These findings suggest that new cannabinoid chemotypes may disentangle characteristic cannabinoid side-effects from their analgesia, supporting the further development of cannabinoids as pain therapeutics.
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82. Rho-dependent termination enables cellular pH homeostasis.
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Bhardwaj K, Kalita A, Verma N, Prakash A, Thakur R, and Dutta D
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- Tryptophanase genetics, Tryptophanase metabolism, Ammonia metabolism, Rho Factor genetics, Rho Factor metabolism, Escherichia coli metabolism, RNA metabolism, Homeostasis, Adenosine Triphosphate metabolism, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Transcription, Genetic, Tryptophan genetics, Tryptophan metabolism
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The termination factor Rho, an ATP-dependent RNA translocase, preempts pervasive transcription processes, thereby rendering genome integrity in bacteria. Here, we show that the loss of Rho function raised the intracellular pH to >8.0 in Escherichia coli . The loss of Rho function upregulates tryptophanase-A (TnaA), an enzyme that catabolizes tryptophan to produce indole, pyruvate, and ammonia. We demonstrate that the enhanced TnaA function had produced the conjugate base ammonia, raising the cellular pH in the Rho-dependent termination defective strains. On the other hand, the constitutively overexpressed Rho lowered the cellular pH to about 6.2, independent of cellular ammonia levels. Since Rho overexpression may increase termination activities, the decrease in cellular pH could result from an excess H
+ ion production during ATP hydrolysis by overproduced Rho. Furthermore, we performed in vivo termination assays to show that the efficiency of Rho-dependent termination was increased at both acidic and basic pH ranges. Given that the Rho level remained unchanged, the alkaline pH increases the termination efficiency by stimulating Rho's catalytic activity. We conducted the Rho-mediated RNA release assay from a stalled elongation complex to show an efficient RNA release at alkaline pH, compared to the neutral or acidic pH, that supports our in vivo observation. Whereas acidic pH appeared to increase the termination function by elevating the cellular level of Rho. This study is the first to link Rho function to the cellular pH homeostasis in bacteria. IMPORTANCE The current study shows that the loss or gain of Rho-dependent termination alkalizes or acidifies the cytoplasm, respectively. In the case of loss of Rho function, the tryptophanase-A enzyme is upregulated, and degrades tryptophan, producing ammonia to alkalize cytoplasm. We hypothesize that Rho overproduction by deleting its autoregulatory DNA portion increases termination function, causing excessive ATP hydrolysis to produce H+ ions and cytoplasmic acidification. Therefore, this study is the first to unravel a relationship between Rho function and intrinsic cellular pH homeostasis. Furthermore, the Rho level increases in the absence of autoregulation, causing cytoplasmic acidification. As intracellular pH plays a critical role in enzyme function, such a connection between Rho function and alkalization will have far-reaching implications for bacterial physiology., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.- Published
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83. Polymeric Micelles as Drug Delivery System: Recent Advances, Approaches, Applications and Patents.
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Jain A, Bhardwaj K, and Bansal M
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- Humans, Polymers, Biological Availability, Water, Micelles, Drug Delivery Systems
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Administering therapeutics through the oral route is a pervasive and widely approved medication administration approach. However, it has been found that many drugs show low systemic absorption when delivered through this route. Such limitations of oral drug delivery can be overcome by polymeric micelles acting as vehicles. As a result, they improve drug absorption by protecting loaded drug substances from the gastrointestinal system's hostile conditions, allowing controlled drug release at a specific site, extending the time spent in the gut through mucoadhesion, and inhibiting the efflux pump from reducing therapeutic agent accumulation. To promote good oral absorption of a weakly water-soluble medicinal drug, the loaded medicine should be protected from the hostile atmosphere of the GI tract. Polymeric micelles can be stacked with a broad assortment of ineffectively dissolvable medications, improving bioavailability. This review discusses the major mechanism, various types, advantages, and limitations for developing the polymeric micelle system and certain micellar drug delivery system applications. The primary goal of this review is to illustrate how polymeric micelles can be used to deliver poorly water-soluble medications., (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)
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84. Improving Oral Bioavailability of Herbal Drugs: A Focused Review of Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System for Colon Cancer.
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Bhardwaj K, Sharma A, Kumar R, Tyagi V, and Kumar R
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- Male, Humans, Female, Biological Availability, Food, Emulsions, Drug Delivery Systems methods, Administration, Oral, Solubility, Particle Size, Refuse Disposal, Colonic Neoplasms, Nanoparticles
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One of the most frequent malignancies in the world is colon cancer. Both men and women are affected in the same way. The colon, which makes up the last part of the digestive system and is where water and minerals from food waste are absorbed, is vulnerable to cancer. The most suitable technique of drug administration is oral administration. Aqueous solubility is low in more than 40% of novel chemical entities, resulting in poor oral drug administration. In the formulation of oral medications, low inconsistent bioavailability is a major challenge. Increasing medication bioavailability is one of the most difficult aspects of pharmacological development. Self-nano-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) have been a potential platform for biopharmaceutical classification system class II and IV drugs for oral delivery. Enhanced bioavailability and solubility, control of toxicity, pharmacological effects, improved stability, improved tissue macrophage dispersion, prolonged delivery, and resistance to physical and chemical degradation are just a few benefits of SNEDDS for herbal drugs. To increase activity and address problems associated with herbal drugs, nanosized modern drug delivery technologies are expected to have a promising future. Improved patient compliance, fewer problems with liquid SNEDDS filled in capsules, and enhanced stability SNEDDS are all benefits of converting liquid SNEDDS to solid oral dosage forms or solid SNEDDS. SNEDDS differs from previous solubility augmentation methods due to its biodegradable components, simplicity of large-scale production, and range of drug-targeting possibilities., (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)
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85. Dendrobine: A neuroprotective Sesquiterpenic Alkaloid for the Prevention and Treatment of Diseases: A Review.
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Bhardwaj K, Bhargav R, Patocka J, Sharma R, Navratilova Z, Oleksak P, and Kuca K
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- Humans, Animals, Neurodegenerative Diseases drug therapy, Neuroprotective Agents pharmacology, Neuroprotective Agents chemistry, Neuroprotective Agents isolation & purification, Sesquiterpenes chemistry, Sesquiterpenes pharmacology, Sesquiterpenes isolation & purification, Alkaloids chemistry, Alkaloids pharmacology, Alkaloids isolation & purification
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A sesquiterpenic alkaloid dendrobine is the major bioactive compound extracted from Dendrobium nobile Lindl. This compound was structurally very similar to picrotoxinin (neurotoxin) containing bicyclic or tricyclic ring while dendrobine containing tetracyclic rings with up to 7 stereogenic centers showing numerous neuroprotective effects. Several sesquiterpenic alkaloids such as (+)-(1R,5R,6S,8R,9R)- 8,12-dihydroxy-copacamphan-3-en-2-one, dendrobine, denrine B, (+)- (1R,2S,3R,4S,5R,6S,9R)-3,11,12-trihydroxypicrotoxane-2(15)-lactone, dendroxine B, nobilonine, 13-Hydroxy-14-oxodendrobine, 6-Hydroxy-nobilonine and (-)-(1S,2R,3S,4R,5S,6R,9S,12R)- 3,11,13-trihydroxypicrotoxane-2(15)-lactone were isolated from D. nobile This comprehensive review summarizes the necessary information on the morphology, biochemistry and pharmacology of dendrobine. The phytochemical profile had potent in-vivo and in-vitro efficacy in neuroprotection, nerve function, memory enhancement, cognitive disorders, anxiety and depression, anti-oxidant, psychological conditions, increasing serotonin concentration in synapse anxiolytic, tranquilizing, anti-stress, neurodegenerative (Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson), anti-inflammatory and analgesic. The compound dendrobine activates neuro synapses, serotonergic synapse and signaling pathways during neurotransmission playing important role in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, anxiety and long-term depression., (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)
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86. Pain and Itch Processing in Aged Mice.
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Braz JM, Hamel K, Craik V, Rodriguez-Rosado S, Bhardwaj K, Jewell M, Bieri G, Villeda SA, and Basbaum AI
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- Male, Female, Mice, Animals, Hyperalgesia etiology, Pain, Pruritus
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Most reports agree that aging negatively impacts pain processing and that the prevalence of chronic pain increases significantly with age. To improve current therapies, it is critical that aged animals be included in preclinical studies. Here we compared sensitivities to pain and itch-provoking stimuli in naïve and injured young and aged mice. Surprisingly, we found that in the absence of injury, aged male and female mice are significantly less responsive to mechanical stimuli and, in females, also to noxious thermal (heat) stimuli. In both older male and female mice, compared to younger (6-month-old mice), we also recorded reduced pruritogen-evoked scratching. On the other hand, after nerve injury, aged mice nevertheless developed significant mechanical hypersensitivity. Interestingly, however, and in contrast to young mice, aged mice developed both ipsilateral and contralateral postinjury mechanical allodynia. In a parallel immunohistochemical analysis of microglial and astrocyte markers, we found that the ipsilateral to the contralateral ratio of nerve injury-induced expression decreased with age. That observation is consistent with our finding of contralateral hypersensitivity after nerve injury in the aged but not the young mice. We conclude that aging has opposite effects on baseline versus postinjury pain and itch processing. PERSPECTIVE: Aged male and female mice (22-24 months) are less sensitive to mechanical, thermal (heat), and itch-provoking stimuli than are younger mice (6 months)., (Copyright © 2023 United States Association for the Study of Pain, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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87. India's Conception of Community Data and Addressing Concerns for Access to Justice.
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de Souza SP and Bhardwaj K
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This paper discusses the idea of community data that was introduced in the Non-Personal Data framework in India. Our interest is to engage with existing commentaries on the definitional challenges around who is a community, how it is constituted, who it represents, as well as propose a framework to be able to explore how to address concerns of access to justice. In our attempt to offer a model to operationalise community data, we argue that such community data justice includes three crucial aspects, that is, the identification of belonging with a community, the capacity to participate within a community, and finally opportunity to exit the community. Consequently, justice in terms of access to, and use of community data inherently includes an analysis of the individual's standing in the community., Competing Interests: Competing InterestsNot applicable., (© The Author(s) 2024.)
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88. Development of Alpha-Synuclein protein model against therapeutic aspects of Parkinson's disease.
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Bhardwaj K, Rajawat NK, and Mathur N
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- Humans, Animals, alpha-Synuclein metabolism, alpha-Synuclein therapeutic use, Dopamine metabolism, Levodopa, Disease Models, Animal, Parkinson Disease drug therapy, Parkinson Disease metabolism, Neurodegenerative Diseases
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JOURNAL/ijpha/04.03/01363791-202456010-00007/figure1/v/2024-03-07T095025Z/r/image-tiff Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease caused by the steady depletion of dopamine in the striatum due to the loss of dopaminergic neurons. Most of the current therapeutics work on rebuilding the striatal dopamine level through oral administration of levodopa which stops the symptoms of PD. But there is a long-term motor complication with these dopamine precursors. Moreover, no preventive treatment is available for PD. Thus, before finding a therapeutic treatment for PD, it is necessary to first understand the basic cause of PD. Moreover, alpha-synuclein oligomerization can be the major factor in PD. From the UniProt database, protein information was extracted, and the model was designed by homology modeling technique and validated by the model validation server. Hence, the designed model has 96.5% most favored region and 0% disallowed region. Therefore, the model is stable based on RC plot parameters., (Copyright © 2024 Copyright: © 2024 Indian Journal of Pharmacology.)
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89. Aggregation-Induced Emission Active Benzidine-Pyridoxal Derived Scaffold for Detecting Fe 3+ and pH.
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Bhardwaj K, Anand T, Jangir R, and Sahoo SK
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Present work introduces an aggregation-induced emission (AIE) active Schiff base 4,4'-((1E,1'E)-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis(azaneylylidene))bis(methaneylylidene))bis(5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol) (BNPY). Schiff base BNPY was synthesized by reacting benzidine with pyridoxal. The non-fluorescent BNPY in freely soluble DMSO medium showed a significant fluorescence enhancement at 563 nm (λ
ex = 400 nm) upon increasing the water fraction (fw) in DMSO above 60% due to the restriction of intramolecular rotation upon the aggregation of BNPY. The AIE active BNPY was employed for the detection of metal ions in DMSO:H2 O (fw = 70%). Upon the addition of Fe3+ , the fluorescence emission of BNPY at 563 nm was quenched due to the chelation-enhanced fluorescence quenching (CHEQ). The Job's plot experiment supported the formation of a complex between BNPY and Fe3+ in 1:2 binding ratio. With an estimated detection limit of 5.6 × 10-7 M, BNPY was employed to detect and quantify Fe3+ ion in real water samples with satisfactory recovery percentages. Moreover, the pH studies of BNPY aggregates revealed three different fluorescence windows: non-fluorescent in acidic pH 2.02 to 3.16, yellow fluorescent between pH 3.60 to 9.33, and green fluorescent in basic pH 9.96 to 12.86., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
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90. Cosmetic iris implants - double edge sword.
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Chauhan T, Chaturvedi I, Bhardwaj K, Kush Y, Dabas G, and Teja K
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Iris implants were originally described as an option to treat photophobia and glare associated with aniridia, coloboma, corectopia or any other causes of acquired or congenital iris defects. They are not designed to be used in healthy phakic eyes and not approved by regulatory bodies anywhere in the world for cosmesis. However, widespread publicity and the compulsive need for beautification has popularised the use of these implants illicitly. Implantation into phakic eyes causes mechanical irritation of angle structures leading to chronic inflammation, pigment dispersion, prolonged endothelial cell loss and compression of the trabecular meshwork. The consequences are dire, leading to presentation of such patients with serious complications involving the cornea, angle, and lens. Here we give an extensive review of available literature on cosmetic iris implants and also describe a case with bilateral cosmetic iris implants (New-ColorIris). The patient presented with corneal decompensation, glaucoma, and cataract in both eyes, seven years after the implantation and was successfully managed with explantation of the device followed by a DMEK Triple procedure., Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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91. The Rise of Structurally Anisotropic Plasmonic Janus Gold Nanostars.
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Singh P, Kundu K, Seçkin S, Bhardwaj K, König TAF, and Jaiswal A
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Nanostructures intrinsically possessing two different structural or functional features, often called Janus nanoparticles, are emerging as a potential material for sensing, catalysis, and biomedical applications. Herein, we report the synthesis of plasmonic gold Janus nanostars (NSs) possessing a smooth concave pentagonal morphology with sharp tips and edges on one side and, contrastingly, a crumbled morphology on the other. The methodology reported herein for their synthesis - a single-step growth reaction - is different from any other Janus nanoparticle preparation involving either template-assisted growth or a masking technique. Interestingly, the coexistence of lower- and higher-index facets was found in these Janus NSs. The general paradigm for synthesizing gold Janus NSs was investigated by understanding the kinetic control mechanism with the combinatorial effect of all the reagents responsible for the structure. The optical properties of the Janus NSs were realized by corelating their extinction spectra with the simulated data. The size-dependent surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activity of these Janus NSs was studied with 1,4-BDT as the model analyte. Finite-difference time-domain simulations for differently sized particles revealed the distribution of electromagnetic hot-spots over the particles resulting in enhancement of the SERS signal in a size-dependent manner., (© 2023 Wiley-VCH GmbH.)
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92. Plasmonic gold dogbone nanorattles sniff out trace molecules through surface enhanced Raman scattering.
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Bhardwaj K, Singh K, and Jaiswal A
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In this study, a highly sensitive and efficient surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate was developed using Au dogbone nanorattles (Au-DBNRTs) deposited on a 3D wrinkled polymeric heat shrink film. The plasmonic structures of Au-DBNRTs, which possess a solid gold dogbone-shaped core and a thin, porous gold shell, and Au nanorod nanorattles (Au-NRNRTs), which have a rod-shaped core, were synthesized and their SERS performance was evaluated. Au-DBNRTs exhibited better Raman signal enhancement. The substrate was used to detect the pesticide thiabendazole with a limit of detection of up to 10
-8 M. The unique optical properties and geometry of the Au-DBNRT nanoparticles, which have portruding corners in the vicinity of the metal shell, along with the shrinkage of the film after heat treatment, led to the creation of a 3D surface morphology, resulting in the generation of plasmonic electromagnetic hot spots. The fabricated substrate achieved an enhancement factor of 2.77 × 1010 for BDT, and the detection limit was 10-13 M. The current work offers a simple, cost-effective, and sensitive SERS substrate design that has great potential for sensing and detecting trace analytes.- Published
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93. A model framework to communicate the risks associated with aflatoxins.
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Bhardwaj K, Meneely JP, Haughey SA, Dean M, Wall P, Petchkongkaew A, Baker B, Zhang G, and Elliott CT
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Risk communication is defined as the interactive exchange of information and opinions concerning risk, risk-related factors and risk perceptions amongst all the stakeholders of food safety throughout the risk analysis process. The interactive exchange of information occurs at three different levels i.e. informed level, dialogue level and engagement level. For an effective food safety risk communication (FSRC), it is important that the information should adhere to the core principles of risk communication which are transparency, openness, responsiveness and timeliness. Communication of a food safety risk within all the components of risk communication strategy constitutes a complex network of information flow that can be better understood with the help of a framework. Therefore, a model framework to communicate the risks associated with aflatoxins (AFs) dietary intake has been developed with the aim of (a) creating general awareness amongst public and (b) involving industry stakeholders in the prevention and control of risk. The framework has been motivated by the learnings and best practices outlined in the identified technical guidance documents for risk communication. Risk assessors, risk managers, industry stakeholders and general public have been identified as the major stakeholders for the present framework. Amongst them, industry stakeholders and general public has been selected as the major target audience for risk managers. Moreover, population residing in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) has been identified as the main target group to reach., (© 2023. Springer Nature Limited.)
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94. Phytochemical profiling and biological activities of Diplazium esculentum (Retz.) Sw.: an edible vegetable fern.
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Raina K, Chaudhary A, Sharma P, Sharma R, Bhardwaj K, Kumar P, Kabra A, Thakur S, Chaudhary A, Prajapati M, Prajapati PK, Singla RK, and Sharma R
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- Humans, Vegetables, Antioxidants pharmacology, Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemicals pharmacology, Phytochemicals therapeutic use, Plant Extracts pharmacology, Ferns
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Objectives: Diplazium esculentum (Retz.) Sw. is an edible vegetable fern of the Himalayan region with high nutritional and therapeutic value owing to its richness in various secondary metabolites and both macro and micronutrients., Content: This updated review discusses the general traditional use, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, nutritional value, pharmacology, and toxicity concerns of D. esculentum., Summary: The plant parts, viz. rhizomes, shoots, fronds and leaves, have immense ethnomedicinal importance, being traditionally used to cure several health disorders. Among other pharmacological effects, this botanical reveals excellent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-leishmanial, antioxidant, anaphylactic, antipyretic, anthelmintic and hepatoprotective activities, directly attributed to the presence of many secondary metabolites. From a pharmacological point of view, the excellent antioxidant potential of D. esculentum suggests its promising use for nutraceutical or functional food formulation purposes., Outlook: Considering the evidences on popular ethnomedicinal uses of D. esculentum as an edible vegetable, its immense bio-potential, and multiple pharmacological roles, there is a huge need to evaluate its therapeutic applications in light of standard clinical trials., (© 2023 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston.)
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95. Primary Cardiac Sarcoma: Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors over the Past 2 Decades.
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Bangolo A, Fwelo P, Iyer KM, Klinger S, Tavares L, Dey S, Chacko AA, Hein M, Gudena S, Lawal G, Sivasubramanian BP, Rimba Z, Hirpara K, Merajunnissa M, Veliginti S, Arana G, Sathyarajan DT, Singh S, Shetty T, Bhardwaj K, Hashemy S, Duran RL, Kim SH, Hipolito CM, Yoon K, Patel V, Alshimari A, Inban P, Yasmeen S, Devanaboyina K, Kumar G, Preet S, Akhtar M, Abdi A, Nalajala N, Rizvi SFM, Gupta B, and Weissman S
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Background: Primary cardiac sarcomas (PCS) are extremely rare malignant tumors involving the heart. Only isolated case reports have been described in the literature over different periods of time. This pathology has been associated with a dismal prognosis and given its rarity; treatment options are very limited. Furthermore, there are contrasting data about the effectiveness of current treatment modalities in improving the survival of patients with PCS, including surgical resection which is the mainstay of therapy. There is a paucity of data on the epidemiological characteristics of PCS. This study has the objective of investigating the epidemiologic characteristics, survival outcomes, and independent prognostic factors of PCS., Methods: A total of 362 patients were ultimately registered in our study from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. The study period was from 2000 to 2017. Demographics such as clinical characteristics, overall mortality (OM), and PCS-specific mortality (CSM) were taken into account. A p value of <0.1 in the univariate analysis leads to the incorporation of the variable into multivariate analysis adjusting for covariates. Adverse prognostic factors were represented by a Hazard Ratio (HR) greater than one. The five-year survival analysis was carried out using the Kaplan-Meier method and the log-rank test was used to compare survival curves., Results: Crude analysis revealed a high OM in age 80+ (HR = 5.958, 95% CI 3.357-10.575, p < 0.001), followed by age 60-79 (HR = 1.429, 95% CI 1.028-1.986, p = 0.033); and PCS with distant metastases (HR = 1.888, 95% CI 1.389-2.566, p < 0.001). Patients that underwent surgical resection of the primary tumor and patients with malignant fibrous histiocytomas (HR = 0.657, 95% CI 0.455-0.95, p = 0.025) had a better OM (HR = 0.606, 95% CI 0.465-0.791, p < 0.001). The highest cancer-specific mortality was observed in age 80+ (HR = 5.037, 95% CI 2.606-9.736, p < 0.001) and patients with distant metastases (HR = 1.953, 95% CI 1.396-2.733, p < 0.001). Patients with malignant fibrous histiocytomas (HR = 0.572, 95% CI 0.378-0.865, p = 0.008) and those who underwent surgery (HR = 0.581, 95% CI 0.436-0.774, p < 0.001) had a lower CSM. Patients in the age range 80+ (HR = 13.261, 95% CI 5.839-30.119, p < 0.001) and advanced disease with distant metastases (HR = 2.013, 95% CI 1.355-2.99, p = 0.001) were found to have a higher OM in the multivariate analyses adjusting for covariates). Lower OM was found in patients with rhabdomyosarcoma (HR = 0.364, 95% CI 0.154-0.86, p = 0.021) and widowed patients (HR = 0.506, 95% CI 0.263-0.977, p = 0.042). Multivariate cox proportional hazard regression analyses of CSM also revealed higher mortality of the same groups, and lower mortality in patients with Rhabdomyosarcoma., Conclusion: In this United States population-based retrospective cohort study using the SEER database, we found that cardiac rhabdomyosarcoma was associated with the lowest CSM and OM. Furthermore, as expected, age and advanced disease at diagnosis were independent factors predicting poor prognosis. Surgical resection of the primary tumor showed lower CSM and OM in the crude analysis but when adjusted for covariates in the multivariate analysis, it did not significantly impact the overall mortality or the cancer-specific mortality. These findings allow for treating clinicians to recognize patients that should be referred to palliative/hospice care at the time of diagnosis and avoid any surgical interventions as they did not show any differences in mortality. Surgical resection, adjuvant chemotherapy, and/or radiation in patients with poor prognoses should be reserved as palliative measures rather than an attempt to cure the disease.
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96. A Rare Case of Refractory Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome Successfully Treated With Rituximab and Plasma Exchange.
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Bangolo A, Sagireddy S, Mahamadeen S, Hasta F, Reddy SA, Naz A, Ranganatha R, Ricketts C, Muppalla P, Veliginti S, Arana G, Sathyarajan DT, Singh S, Shetty T, Bhardwaj K, Hashemy S, Duran RL, Kim SH, Hipolito CM, Yoon K, Patel V, Alshimari A, Inban P, Yasmeen S, and Weissman S
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A small subset of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) may develop widespread thrombotic disease with organ damage, referred to as catastrophic APS (CAPS) that is associated with a high mortality. Medical therapy typically involves a combination of anticoagulation, systemic glucocorticoids, plasmapheresis, and intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). There is currently no consensus for the management of refractory cases of CAPS. However, monoclonal antibodies such as rituximab and eculizumab have shown some benefits. Herein, we present a 29-year-old female with previous pulmonary embolism who presented with necrotic left toes and was eventually diagnosed with refractory CAPS, successfully treated with Plasmapheresis and Rituximab. With this case report, we hope to encourage the usage of Rituximab in the management of CAPS., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest Not applicable., (© 2023 Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)
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97. 'AIE + ESIPT' Active 2-hydroxy-naphthalene Hydrazone for the Fluorescence Turn-on Sensing of Al 3 .
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Bhardwaj V, Bhardwaj K, and Sahoo SK
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The aggregation-induced emission (AIE) behaviour of an easy-to-prepare Schiff base 2-hydroxy-naphthalene hydrazone (L) was explored in mixed DMSO/HEPES medium by selecting DMSO as a good solvent, whereas HEPES buffer (H
2 O, 10 mM, pH 7.4) as a poor solvent. The weakly fluorescent L in pure DMSO showed a fluorescence enhancement at 532 nm upon increasing the fraction of HEPES above 70% because of the self-aggregation of L and excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) process. The AIE luminogen (AIEgen) L was applied for the sensing of metal ions in HEPES buffer (5% DMSO, 10 mM, pH 7.4). Among the fourteen different metal ions (Cu2+ , Co2+ , Ni2+ , Mn2+ , Mg2+ , Fe3+ , Fe2+ , Zn2+ , Cd2+ , Hg2+ , Pb2+ , Al3+ , Cr3+ ), AIEgen L showed a selective fluorescence enhancement at 435 nm in the presence of Al3+ without disturbing the fluorescence intensity at 532 nm due to the chelation-enhanced fluorescence effect (CHEF). The detection limit of 20 nM was estimated by performing the fluorescence titration of AIEgen L with Al3+ . The reversibility of the Al3+ selective AIEgen L was demonstrated by adding a strong chelating agent EDTA. Finally, the practical utility of AIEgen L was validated by quantifying Al3+ in river and tap water samples., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
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98. Unilateral Right-Sided Progressive Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Brevis to the Little Finger: A Case Report With Review of Literature.
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Joy P, G A, Bhardwaj K, and Rout S
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The flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS), an intermediate flexor of the forearm, can present with variations in the musculature or tendons. Here, we report a very rare anomaly of the FDS-V tendon replaced by a muscle belly in the palm, which was a progressive variation. This variation was found in a 60-year-old female cadaver on the right hand. The anomalous belly took its origin from the center of the volar aspect of the flexor retinaculum and was inserted into the A2 pulley of the middle interphalangeal joint to the little finger. The anomalous muscle was innervated by a branch of the median nerve. Knowledge of such variations will be useful for hand surgeons for meticulous planning of surgeries of the palm. The occurrences of such variations might interfere with the biomechanics of the FDS tendons., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2023, Joy et al.)
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99. Plasmonic 3-D wrinkled polymeric shrink film-based SERS substrates for pesticide detection on real-world surfaces.
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Bhardwaj K and Jaiswal A
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The continuous and excessive use of agrochemicals for crop improvement and protection has raised widespread concern, as they exert adverse effects on human health and the local environment. Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) provides a method for the quick identification and detection of such hazardous substances in a short amount of time due to its properties of being robust, accurate, sensitive and non-destructive. Despite the fact that several SERS substrates have been developed, the bulk of them are ineffective in terms of sample collection or providing reproducible results. In this study, we showed that a 3-D wrinkled polymeric heat-shrink film coated with Au bead@Ag nanorods (silver nanorods) serves as a potential SERS substrate for trace analysis. The surface of the heat-shrink film became wrinkled after heating, and this, along with the spatial arrangement of nanoparticles, significantly enhances the Raman signal of the analytes. The fabricated SERS substrate was able to sense two model analytes 1,4-benzenedithiol (BDT) and 2-naphthalenethiol (NT) up to 10
-13 M and 10-11 M concentrations. The fabricated substrate was also effective in sensing thiram down to 10-13 M concentration. Additionally, the SERS substrate was applied in a real-world setting for the detection of the pesticide thiram spiked onto apple skin surfaces. To collect the thiram residues, the substrate was simply swabbed across the surface of the apple. This allowed for the detection of thiram at concentrations as low as 10-9 M (1 ppb). The fabricated SERS substrate can thus detect analytes in an efficient, sensitive, dependable and accurate manner, allowing for the sensing of trace analytes like pesticides in a real-world environment.- Published
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100. Association between COVID-19 risk-mitigation behaviors and specific mental disorders in youth.
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Conway KP, Bhardwaj K, Michel E, Paksarian D, Nikolaidis A, Kang M, Merikangas KR, and Milham MP
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Background: Although studies of adults show that pre-existing mental disorders increase risk for COVID-19 infection and severity, there is limited information about this association among youth. Mental disorders in general as well as specific types of disorders may influence the ability to comply with risk-mitigation strategies to reduce COVID-19 infection and transmission., Methods: Youth compliance (rated as "Never," "Sometimes," "Often," or "Very often/Always") with risk mitigation was reported by parents on the CoRonavIruS Health Impact Survey (CRISIS) in January 2021. The sample comprised 314 female and 514 male participants from the large-scale Child Mind Institute Healthy Brain Network, a transdiagnostic self-referred, community sample of children and adolescents (ages 5-21). Responses were summarized using factor analysis of risk mitigation, and their associations with lifetime mental disorders (assessed via structured diagnostic interviews) were identified with linear regression analyses (adjusted for covariates). All analyses used R Project for Statistical Computing for Mac (v.4.0.5)., Results: A two-factor model was the best-fitting solution. Factor 1 (avoidance behaviors) included avoiding groups, indoor settings, and other peoples' homes; avoidance scores were higher among youth with any anxiety disorder (p = .01). Factor 2 (hygiene behaviors) included using hand sanitizer, washing hands, and maintaining social distance; hygiene scores were lower among youth with ADHD (combined type) (p = .02). Mask wearing was common (90%), did not load on either factor, and was not associated with any mental health disorder., Conclusion and Relevance: Although most mental disorders examined were not associated with risk mitigation, youth with ADHD characterized by hyperactivity plus inattention may need additional support to consistently engage in risk-mitigation behaviors. Enhancing risk-mitigation strategies among at-risk groups of youth may help reduce COVID-19 infection and transmission., (© 2023. This is a U.S. Government work and not under copyright protection in the US; foreign copyright protection may apply.)
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