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Anti-cancer drug doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity: Understanding the mechanisms involved in ros generation resulting in mitochondrial dysfunction
(Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, c/o Dr. Pratima Sharma, 2020)Doxorubicin (DOX), despite being an effective anti-cancer drug has offsite targets that affect the vital organs such as heart, brain and kidney. DOX-induced cardiotoxicity is reported as a multi-factorial process that ... -
Anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects of rice callus suspension culture (RCSC) and bioactive fractions in an in vitro inflammatory bowel disease model
(Elsevier GmbH, 2019)Background: Rice callus suspension culture (RCSC) has been shown to exhibit potent antiproliferative activity in multiple cancer cell lines. RCSC and its bioactive compounds can fill the need for drugs with no side effects. ... -
Anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects of rice callus suspension culture (RCSC) and bioactive fractions in an in vitro inflammatory bowel disease model.
(Elsevier, 2019)Background: Rice Callus Suspension Culture (RCSC) has been shown to exhibit potent antiproliferative activity in multiple cancer cell lines. RCSC and its bioactive compounds can fill the need for drugs with no side effects. ... -
Anti-inflammatory Effects of Northern Highbush Blueberry Extract on an In Vitro Inflammatory Bowel Disease Model
(Routledge, 2019)Blueberry anthocyanins have the ability to efficiently reach the GI tract and exhibit a broad range of biochemical effects. In the context of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), they remain a promising complement to current ... -
Antioxidant, xanthine oxidase and monoamine oxidase inhibitory potential of coumarins: A review
(Bentham Science Publishers B.V., 2017)Excessive and persistent formation of ROS (reactive oxygen species) is a key factor in the origin of cancer, cardiac problems, inflammatory diseases, multiple organ dysfunction, aging and neurogenerative diseases. These ... -
Assessment of risk conferred by coding and regulatory variations of TMPRSS2 and CD26 in susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection in human
(Springer, 2020)At present, more than 200 countries and territories are directly affected by the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic. Incidence and case fatality rate are significantly higher among elderly individuals (age > 60 ... -
Association of elevated levels of C-reactive protein with breast cancer, breast cancer subtypes, and poor outcome
(Mosby Inc., 2018)Background and Purpose: Inflammation and caner are linked in a bidirectional manner. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important inflammatory marker. The aim of the study was to test whether the inflammatory marker, CRP at ... -
Association of elevated levels of C-reactive protein with breast cancer, breast cancer subtypes, and poor outcome
(Mosby Inc., 2019)Background and Purpose: Inflammation and caner are linked in a bidirectional manner. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important inflammatory marker. The aim of the study was to test whether the inflammatory marker, CRP at ... -
Association of MTHFR (C677T) Gene Polymorphism With Breast Cancer in North India
(Sage, 2016)Background Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women and is associated with a variety of risk factors. The functional single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) C677T in the gene encoding 5,10-methylenetet ... -
Atypical leishmaniasis: A global perspective with emphasis on the Indian subcontinent
(Public Library of Science, 2018)Background: Among the neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis continues to be prevalent in many tropical and subtropical countries despite international, national, and local efforts towards its control and elimination ... -
Bacteria from native soil in combination with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi augment wheat yield and biofortification
(Elsevier, 2020)Plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) have been used to enhance crop productivity. The effect of native PGPB and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in combination on wheat yield, biofortification and soil enzymatic activity ... -
Bioactive carbohydrates
(Nova Science Publisher Inc., 2018)Carbohydrates (also known as saccharides) are the chemical moieties composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Based upon their association they are known as monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. ... -
Bioactive peptides
(Nova Science Publisher Inc., 2018)Peptides are small molecules composed of less than 20 amino acid residues. They are either derived from their parental polypeptide chains by enzymatic processes or even freely exist in natural sources. Bioactive peptides ... -
Biochemistry laboratory tests for carbohydrates
(Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2017)Carbohydrates are the most abundant class of organic compounds. In living organism they are mainly utilized for energy production. Carbohydrates act as the primary source to provide energy for functioning of living organisms. ... -
Biological/Biosimilar Drugs: A New Hope for Better and Low Cost Treatment
(Juniper Publishers, 2016)Biological and biosimilar drugs Medicines that are derived from living cells/organisms are known as biological medicines. They consist of of highly complex molecular entities difficult to characterize. Certain degree ... -
Book Review: Gastrointestinal Physiology and Diseases Methods and Protocols
(Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2017)The gastrointestinal tract is one of the largest immunological organs and plays a pivotal role in maintaining normal homeostasis in the body. The statement made by Hippocrates more than 2,000 years ago “all disease begins ... -
Brown gold of marginal soil: Plant growth promoting bacteria to overcome plant abiotic stress for agriculture, biofuels and carbon sequestration
(Elsevier B.V., 2020)Marginal land is defined as land with poor soil characteristics and low crop productivity with no potential for profit. Poor soil quality due to the presence of xenobiotics or climate change is of great concern. Sustainable ... -
Bulbine frutescens phytochemical inhibits notch signaling pathway and induces apoptosis in triple negative and luminal breast cancer cells
(Elsevier Inc., 2019)Breast cancer (BCa) is the most commonly diagnosed lethal cancer in women worldwide. Notch signaling pathway is directly linked to BCa recurrence and aggressiveness. Natural remedies are becoming a prime choice to overcome ... -
Carbohydrate digestion andabsorption
(Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2017)Our body needs energy to perform various functions of the cell. Food is required to fulfill the energy requirement of the body. Protein, fats, vitamins and carbohydrates are the major food components. Out of these carbohydrate ... -
Carbohydrate metabolism: Theory and practical approach
(Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2017)Carbohydrate Metabolism: Theory and Practical Approach consists of original chapters and provides an updated and unique source of information for all those interested in the fundamentals of carbohydrate metabolism and its ...
