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Item 1-Acetyl-3, 5?diaryl-4, 5?dihydro (1H) pyrazoles: Exhibiting Anticancer Activity through Intracellular ROS Scavenging and the Mitochondria-Dependent Death Pathway(Wiley, 2014) Alex, JM; Singh, S; Kumar, RajA series of 17 analogs of 1?acetyl?4,5?dihydro(1H)pyrazoles (JP?1 to JP?17) bearing two aromatic rings at positions 3 and 5, either of which ought to be heterocyclic, were synthesized and evaluated for their anti?proliferative potential against breast cancer (MCF?7 and T?47D) and lung cancer (H?460 and A?549) cell lines for the first time.JP-1–7, -10, -11, -14, and ?15 were observed to exhibit significant anti?proliferative activity against MCF?7 cells. Some notions about structure - activity relationships are reported. The investigated compounds were found to lower the intracellular reactive oxygen species in the H2DCFDA assay and also caused mitochondria?dependent cell death in the MCF?7 cell line, indicating a plausible mechanism of their anticancer effect.Item 1-Acetyl-3,5-diaryl-4,5-dihydro(1H)pyrazoles: Exhibiting anticancer activity through intracellular ROS scavenging and the mitochondria-dependent death pathway(Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2014) Alex, Jimi M.; Singh, Sandeep; Kumar, RajA series of 17 analogs of 1-acetyl-4,5-dihydro(1H)pyrazoles (JP-1 to JP-17) bearing two aromatic rings at positions 3 and 5, either of which ought to be heterocyclic, were synthesized and evaluated for their anti-proliferative potential against breast cancer (MCF-7 and T-47D) and lung cancer (H-460 and A-549) cell lines for the first time. JP-1-7, -10, -11, -14, and -15 were observed to exhibit significant anti-proliferative activity against MCF-7 cells. Some notions about structure-activity relationships are reported. The investigated compounds were found to lower the intracellular reactive oxygen species in the H2DCFDA assay and also caused mitochondria-dependent cell death in the MCF-7 cell line, indicating a plausible mechanism of their anticancer effect. Analogs of 1-acetyl-4,5-dihydro(1H)pyrazoles (JP-1-17) were synthesized and evaluated for their anti-proliferative activity in four cancer cell lines and for their intracellular ROS scavenging properties. An attempt was made to determine the mitochondrial membrane potential of MCF-7 cells treated with JP-1 and -14, aiming to elucidate the mechanism by which proliferation was curbed. ? 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.Item 1-Hydroxypyrene-based micelle-forming sensors for the visual detection of RDX/TNG/PETN-based bomb plots in water(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018) Kovalev I.S.; Taniya O.S.; Kopchuk D.S.; Giri K.; Mukherjee A.; Santra S.; Majee A.; Rahman M.; Zyryanov G.V.; Bakulev V.A.; Chupakhin O.N.The high-lying LUMO energy levels of common aliphatic nitro-explosives require special approaches for the proper synthetic design of fluorescence chemosensors that are capable to detect ultra-trace amounts of these explosives via photo-induced electron transfer (PET) fluorescence quenching. Herein, 1-hydroxypyrene has been used as a synthetic platform to prepare a number of water soluble micelle-forming fluorescent chemosensors possessing high-lying LUMO levels. Based on these sensors a cheap and highly efficient method has been described for the detection of low-volatile aliphatic nitro explosives, such as 1,3,5-trinitroperhydro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX), pentaerythritoltetranitrate (PETN), and high volatile taggants/propellants, such as 2,3-dimethyldinitrobutane (DMDNB) or trinitroglycerin (TNG) in aqueous solutions and in vapor phase. The applicability of the sensors for the detection of nitro-explosives was fully confirmed based on the fluorescence quenching titration experiments, with the corresponding Stern–Volmer constants as high as 6.0 × 105 M−1 and the limit of detection (LOD) as low as 12 ppb. The “sphere of action” quenching mechanism has been proposed. To support this, the DFT calculations of the possible molecular complexes between the sensors and nitro-analytes were performed along with the calculations of the quenching sphere radii for the Perrin's model.Item 2-(2-Arylphenyl) benzoxazole As a Novel Anti-Inflammatory Scaffold: Synthesis and Biological Evaluation(ACS publications, 2014) Seth, Kapileswar; Garg, Sanjeev K.; Kumar, Raj; Purohit, Priyank; Meena, Vachan S.; Goyal, Rohit; Banerjee, Uttam C.; Chakraborti, Asit K.The 2-(2-arylphenyl)benzoxazole moiety has been found to be a new and selective ligand for the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). The 2-(2-arylphenyl)benzoxazoles 3a−m have been synthesized by Suzuki reaction of 2-(2-bromophenyl)benzoxazole. Further synthetic manipulation of 3f and 3i led to 3o and 3n, respectively. The compounds 3g, 3n, and 3o selectively inhibited COX-2 with selectivity index of 3n much better than that of the COX-2 selective NSAID celecoxib. The in vivo anti-inflammatory potency of 3g and 3n is comparable to that of celecoxib and the nonselective NSAID diclofenac at two different doses, and 3o showed better potency compared to these clinically used NSAIDs.Item 2D layered transition metal dichalcogenides (MoS2): Synthesis, applications and theoretical aspects(Elsevier Ltd, 2018) Singh, Arun Kumar; Kumar, P.; Late, D.J.; Kumar, Ashok; Patel, S.; Singh, JaiRecently, graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have been widely explored due to their unique optical, mechanical, electrical and sensing properties for versatile electronic and optoelectronic applications. The atomically thin layers of TMDC materials have shown potential to replace state-of-the-art silicon-based technology. Graphene has already revealed an excess of new physics and multifaceted applications in several areas. Similarly, mono-layers of TMDCs such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) have also shown excellent electrical and optical properties possessing a direct band-gap of ?1.8 eV combined with high mechanical flexibility. In contrast to semi-metallic graphene, the semiconducting behavior of MoS2 allows it to overcome the deficiencies of zero-band-gap graphene. This review summarizes the synthesis of 2D MoS2 by several techniques, i.e., mechanical and chemical exfoliation, RF-sputtering, atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), etc. Furthermore, extensive studies based on potential applications of MoS2 such as the sensor, solar cells, field emission and as an efficient catalyst for hydrogen generation has been included. Theoretical aspects combined with the experimental observations to provide more insights on the dielectric, optical and topological behavior of MoS2 was highlighted.Item 2D layered transition metal dichalcogenides (MoS2): Synthesis, applications and theoretical aspects(Elsevier, 2018) Singh, Arun Kumar; Kumar, P.; Late, D.J.; Kumar, Ashok; Patel, S.; Singh, JaiRecently, graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have been widely explored due to their unique optical, mechanical, electrical and sensing properties for versatile electronic and optoelectronic applications. The atomically thin layers of TMDC materials have shown potential to replace state-of-the-art silicon-based technology. Graphene has already revealed an excess of new physics and multifaceted applications in several areas. Similarly, mono-layers of TMDCs such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) have also shown excellent electrical and optical properties possessing a direct band-gap of ∼1.8 eV combined with high mechanical flexibility. In contrast to semi-metallic graphene, the semiconducting behavior of MoS2 allows it to overcome the deficiencies of zero-band-gap graphene. This review summarizes the synthesis of 2D MoS2 by several techniques, i.e., mechanical and chemical exfoliation, RF-sputtering, atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), etc. Furthermore, extensive studies based on potential applications of MoS2 such as the sensor, solar cells, field emission and as an efficient catalyst for hydrogen generation has been included. Theoretical aspects combined with the experimental observations to provide more insights on the dielectric, optical and topological behavior of MoS2 was highlighted.Item 2D Nanomaterials in Diagnostics and Therapy of Cardiovascular Diseases(CRC Press, 2022-09-26T00:00:00) Yadav, Pooja; Beura, Samir K.; Panigrahi, Abhishek R.; Chatterjee, Abhinaba; Yadav, Jyoti; Singh, Sunil K.[No abstract available]Item 2D-HfS 2 as an efficient photocatalyst for water splitting(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2016) Singh, Deobrat; Gupta, Sanjeev K.; Sonvane, Yogesh; Kumar, Ashok; Ahuja, RajeevTwo dimensional monolayer nanostructures for water splitting solar photocatalysts are drawing more attention due to their extraordinary properties. Using first principles calculations we have systematically investigated the structural, electronic and vibrational properties of corresponding HfS2 monolayers in both hexagonal (1H) and trigonal (1T) phases. The most stable adsorption configurations and adsorption energies are calculated. The adsorption energy of H2O on the substrate is 646.53 kJ mol−1 for the 1H-phase and 621.65 kJ mol−1 for the 1T-phase of HfS2. This shows that H2O molecules have a stronger interaction with the HfS2 substrate. The calculated redox potentials of H2O splitting lie properly astride the valence and conduction bands, suggesting that the monolayers of 1H- and 1T-HfS2 show the same characteristics as a photocatalyst for water splitting. Furthermore, we also calculated that the optical band gaps for the 1H and 1T phases of HfS2 are 2.60 eV and 3.10 eV, respectively. We have also calculated Raman spectrum signatures of the monolayer 1H and 1T-phase of the in-plane vibrational mode of the Hf and S atoms (E1g) and the out-of-plane vibrational mode of S atoms (A1g and A2u). Our work suggests that a lot more research and attention in this field is needed for the practical application of the material as visible light active photocatalysts.Item The (3 + 1)-dimensional Benjamin-Ono equation: Painlev� analysis, rogue waves, breather waves and soliton solutions(World Scientific, 2022-06-08T00:00:00) Kumar, Sachin; Malik, SandeepIn this paper, we analyzed the (3 + 1)-dimensional Benjamin-Ono (BO) equation. We first demonstrated that the governing model is not integrable in the Painlev� sense. The rogue wave and the breather wave solutions are then achieved with the use of bilinear form. Furthermore, using a combination of Lie symmetry analysis with the new Kudryshov method, and the Riccati equation technique, the abundant soliton and singular periodic solutions were derived. The criteria for existence of such solutions are also provided. Consequently, the derived solutions are presented graphically through 3D, 2D and contour plots, which describe useful physical phenomena due to existence of the free parameters. Corresponding to the one-reduction, power series solution of BO equation is also obtained. � 2022 World Scientific Publishing Company.Item 3-Cyano-2-azaanthracene-based ‘‘push-pull” fluorophores: A one-step preparation from 5-cyano-1,2,4-triazines and 2,3-dehydronaphthalene, generated in situ(Elsevier, 2016) Kopchuk, Dmitry S.; Chepchugov, Nikolay V.; Taniya, Olga S.; Khasanov, Albert F.; Giri,Kousik; Kovalev, Igor S.; Santara, Saugata; Zyryanov, Grigory V.; Majee, Adinath; Rusinov, Vladimir L.; Chupakhin, Oleg N.A facile one-step approach towards 3-cyano-2-azaanthracenes via the [4+2] cycloaddition reaction between 5-cyano-1,2,4-triazines and 2,3-dehydronaphthalene, generated in situ from commercially available 3-amino-2-naphthoic acid, has been reported. The influence of the 1,2,4-triazine ring sub- stituents nature on the product yield has been studied. The observed experimental results were con- firmed by DFT calculations of the HOMO-LUMO energy levels of the both cycloaddends. The photophysical properties of the products have been investigated.Item 3-D QSAR Study Of Combretastatins Fused With Hetrocyclic Ring As Tubulin Binding Agents(Central University of Punjab, 2018) Dhanka, Ajit Kumar; Kumar, VinodCombretastatin A4 (CA4) is a leading agent in vascular disrupting strategies and tubulin polymerization inhibitor for the tumour therapy. A large number of combretastatin derivatives have been synthesized as potent inhibitors of Tubulin which are responsible for the anticancer activity. Combretastatins bind with the colchicine binding site of the tubulin and disrupt the dynamic equilibrium of tubulin. IN the current research proposal we have performed 3D-Field based QSAR on Combretastatins analogue in order to recognize structural features which are responsible for the tubulin inhibitors activity. The designed compounds are expected to show good inhibitory activity against tubulin when electrostatic group is attached in case of compounds 16 and 18, Bulky group is attached in case of compound 26 and hydrophobic group is attached in case of compound 51 respectively.Item 4,5-Dihydro-1H-pyrazole: An indispensable scaffold(Informa Healthcare, 2014) Alex, Jimi Marin; Kumar, RajPyrazoles, categorized as nitrogen-containing heterocycles, are well known for their interminable participation in the field of perpetual research and development of therapeutical active agents. As a consequence pyrazoles became an inevitable core of numerous drugs having diverse activities. The broad spectrum of activities portrayed by the pyrazoles instigated the researchers to modify the pyrazole ring as 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazoles commonly known as 2-pyrazolines. The present review is a concerted effort to retrace compounds covered from 2009-till date which owe diverse biological activities to the 2-pyrazoline scaffold and also condenses the retro-synthetic approaches employed for their synthesis. This endeavor culminated in revelation that inhibitory potential varied when the substituents in particular N-substituents of 2-pyrazolines were altered. ? 2014 Informa UK Ltd.Item 4,6-Diphenylpyrimidine Derivatives as Dual Inhibitors of Monoamine Oxidase and Acetylcholinesterase for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease(American Chemical Society, 2019) Kumar, B; Dwivedi, A.R; Sarkar, B; Gupta, S.K; Krishnamurthy, S; Mantha, Anil K; Parkash, Jyoti; Kumar, VinodAlzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with multifactorial pathogenesis. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) and acetylcholinesterase enzymes (AChE) are potential targets for the treatment of AD. A total of 15 new propargyl containing 4,6-diphenylpyrimidine derivatives were synthesized and screened for the MAO and AChE inhibition activities along with ROS production inhibition and metal-chelation potential. All the synthesized compounds were found to be selective and potent inhibitors of MAO-A and AChE enzymes at nanomolar concentrations. VB1 was found to be the most potent MAO-A and BuChE inhibitor with IC 50 values of 18.34 ± 0.38 nM and 0.666 ± 0.03 μM, respectively. It also showed potent AChE inhibition with an IC 50 value of 30.46 ± 0.23 nM. Compound VB8 was found to be the most potent AChE inhibitor with an IC 50 value of 9.54 ± 0.07 nM and displayed an IC 50 value of 1010 ± 70.42 nM against the MAO-A isoform. In the cytotoxic studies, these compounds were found to be nontoxic to the human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells even at 25 μM concentration. All the compounds were found to be reversible inhibitors of MAO-A and AChE enzymes. In addition, these compounds also showed good neuroprotective properties against 6-OHDA- and H 2 O 2 -induced neurotoxicity in SH-SY5Y cells. All the compounds accommodate nicely to the hydrophobic cavity of MAO-A and AChE enzymes. In the molecular dynamics simulation studies, both VB1 and VB8 were found to be stable in the respective cavities for 30 ns. Thus, 4,6-diphenylpyrimidine derivatives can act as promising leads in the development of dual-acting inhibitors targeting MAO-A and AChE enzymes for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. © 2018 American Chemical Society.Item Ab Initio Modeling of the ZnO-Cu(111) Interface(American Chemical Society, 2021-12-31T00:00:00) Mondal, Krishnakanta; Megha; Banerjee, Arup; Fortunelli, Alessandro; Walter, Michael; Moseler, MichaelThe morphology at the catalytically active interfacial site of ZnO/Cu in the commercial ZnO/Cu/Al2O3 catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol is still an open question. In the present study, we employ ab initio density functional theory based methods to gain insight into the structure of the ZnO-Cu interface by investigating the morphology of supported ZnO nano-ribbons at the interface with the Cu(111) surface in the presence of hydrogen and water molecules. We find that the stabilities of free-standing ZnO nano-ribbons get enhanced when they are supported on the Cu(111) surface. These supported nano-ribbons are further stabilized by the adsorption of hydrogen atoms on the top of O atoms of the nano-ribbons. Interestingly, the hydrogenated nano-ribbons are found to be equally stable and they appear to be an array of independent chains of ZnOH motifs, suggesting that the hydrogenated nano-ribbons are structurally fluxional. The edge of these fluxional nano-ribbons is stabilized via a triangular reconstruction with a basic composition of Zn6O7H7 in the presence of water molecules. Such a triangular structure gets further stabilized when it is attached to a bulk-like part of the ZnO/Cu(111) system. Furthermore, we find that the triangular reconstruction is energetically favorable even at the methanol synthesis conditions. Therefore, we propose that, under methanol synthesis conditions, the motif Zn6O7H7 represents a stable form at the interface between the bulk-like part of ZnO and the Cu(111) surface in the ZnO/Cu/Al2O3 based commercial catalyst. � 2021 American Chemical SocietyItem Abiotic stress in algae: response, signaling and transgenic approaches(Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2022-05-02T00:00:00) Kaur, Manpreet; Saini, Khem Chand; Ojah, Hiramoni; Sahoo, Rajalakshmi; Gupta, Kriti; Kumar, Adesh; Bast, FelixHigh salinity, nutrient deficiency, heavy metals, desiccation, temperature fluctuations, and ultraviolet radiations are major abiotic stress factors considered inhospitable to algal growth and development in natural and artificial environments. All these stressful conditions cause effects on algal physiology and thus biochemical functioning. For instance, long-term exposure to hyper/hypo salinity conditions inhibits cell differentiation and reduces growth. Photosynthesis is completely blocked in algae's dehydrated state, resulting in photoinhibition or photodamage. The limitation of nutrients in aquatic environments inhibits primary production via regulating phytoplankton community development and structure. Hence, in response to these stressful conditions, algae develop plenty of cellular, physiological, and morphological defences to survive and thrive. The conserved and generalized defence responses in algae include the production of secondary metabolites, desaturation of membrane lipids, activation of reactive species scavengers, and accumulation of compatible solutes. Moreover, a well-coordinated and timely response to such stresses involves signal perception and transduction mainly via phytohormones that could sustain algae growth under abiotic stress conditions. In addition, the combination of abiotic stresses and plant hormones could further elevate the biosynthesis of metabolites and enhance the ability of algae to tolerate abiotic stresses. This review aims to present different kinds of stressful conditions confronted by algae and their physiological and biochemical responses, the role of phytohormones in combatting these conditions, and, last, the future transgenic approaches for improving abiotic stress tolerance in algae. � 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.Item Abiotic stress in algae: response, signaling and transgenic approaches(Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2022-05-02T00:00:00) Kaur, Manpreet; Saini, Khem Chand; Ojah, Hiramoni; Sahoo, Rajalakshmi; Gupta, Kriti; Kumar, Adesh; Bast, FelixHigh salinity, nutrient deficiency, heavy metals, desiccation, temperature fluctuations, and ultraviolet radiations are major abiotic stress factors considered inhospitable to algal growth and development in natural and artificial environments. All these stressful conditions cause effects on algal physiology and thus biochemical functioning. For instance, long-term exposure to hyper/hypo salinity conditions inhibits cell differentiation and reduces growth. Photosynthesis is completely blocked in algae's dehydrated state, resulting in photoinhibition or photodamage. The limitation of nutrients in aquatic environments inhibits primary production via regulating phytoplankton community development and structure. Hence, in response to these stressful conditions, algae develop plenty of cellular, physiological, and morphological defences to survive and thrive. The conserved and generalized defence responses in algae include the production of secondary metabolites, desaturation of membrane lipids, activation of reactive species scavengers, and accumulation of compatible solutes. Moreover, a well-coordinated and timely response to such stresses involves signal perception and transduction mainly via phytohormones that could sustain algae growth under abiotic stress conditions. In addition, the combination of abiotic stresses and plant hormones could further elevate the biosynthesis of metabolites and enhance the ability of algae to tolerate abiotic stresses. This review aims to present different kinds of stressful conditions confronted by algae and their physiological and biochemical responses, the role of phytohormones in combatting these conditions, and, last, the future transgenic approaches for improving abiotic stress tolerance in algae. � 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.Item Acarbose Potentially Binds to the Type I Peptide Deformylase Catalytic Site and Inhibits Bacterial Growth: An In Silico and In Vitro Study(Bentham Science Publishers, 2022-09-23T00:00:00) Singh, Atul Kumar; Prajapati, Kumari Sunita; Kumar, ShashankBackground: In bacteria, peptide deformylase (PDF), a metalloenzyme, removes N-formyl methio-nine from a nascent protein, which is a critical step in the protein maturation process. The enzyme is ubiqui-tously present in bacteria and possesses therapeutic target potential. Acarbose, an FDA-approved antidiabetic drug, is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor of microbial origin. Clinical studies indicate that acarbose administration in humans can alter gut microbiota. As per the best of our knowledge, the antibacterial potential of acarbose has not been reported. Objective: The present study aimed to check the binding ability of acarbose to the catalytic site of E. coli PDF and assess its in vitro antibacterial activity. Methods: Molecular docking, molecular dynamic (MD) simulation, and MM-PBSA experiments were per-formed to study the binding potential of the catalytic site, and a disc diffusion assay was also employed to assess the antibacterial potential of acarbose. Results: Acarbose was found to form a hydrogen bond and interact with the metal ion present at the catalytic site. The test compound showed a better docking score in comparison to the standard inhibitor of PDF. MD simulation results showed energetically stable acarbose-PDF complex formation in terms of RMSD, RMSF, Rg, SASA, and hydrogen bond formation throughout the simulation period compared to the actinonin-PDF complex. Furthermore, MM-PBSA calculations showed better binding free energy (?G) of acarbose PDF than the actinonin-PDF complex. Moreover, acarbose showed in vitro antibacterial activity. Conclusion: Acarbose forms conformational and thermodynamically stable interaction with the E. coli peptide deformylase catalytic site. Results of the present work necessitate in-depth antimicrobial potential studies on the effect of acarbose on drug resistance and nonresistant bacteria. � 2022 Bentham Science Publishers.Item Access to carbon nanofiber composite hydrated cobalt phosphate nanostructure as an efficient catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction(Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-02-23T00:00:00) Ahmed, Imtiaz; Biswas, Rathindranath; Sharma, Rohit; Burman, Vishal; Haldar, Krishna KantaAttractive technology for producing sustainable hydrogen with water electrolyzers was foreseen as one of the most promising ways to meet the increasing demands of renewable resources and electricity storage. Mainly used for the efficient generation of H2, water electrolysis involving hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs) depends on efficient and affordable electrocatalysts. Hydrogen is an effective fuel that can be produced by splitting water. Hence, the search for highly efficient HER catalysts is a major challenge as efficient hydrogen evolution catalysts are sought to replace catalysts such as platinum. Here, we describe a low-cost and highly effective electrocatalyst for the proper incorporation of the HER electrocatalyst with low overpotential, effective charge transfer kinetics, low Tafel slope, and good durability. By using a simple hydrothermal approach to produce Co3(PO4)2.8H2O/CNF, it is possible to attach Co3(PO4)2.8H2O to the surface of carbon nanofibers (CNFs), which also exhibit remarkable HER activity at an overpotential of 133�mV and produce a current density of 10�mA/cm2 and a 48�mV/decade for the Tafel slope. Large electrochemical surface areas and easy charge transfer from Co3(PO4)2.8H2O to the electrode through conductive Co3(PO4)2.8H2O/CNF composites are the reasons for the improved performance of Co3(PO4)2.8H2O/CNF. Copyright � 2023 Ahmed, Biswas, Sharma, Burman and Haldar.Item Accumulated polymer degradation products as effector molecules in cytotoxicity of polymeric nanoparticles(2013) Singh, R.P.; Ramarao, P.Polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) are a promising platform for drug, gene, and vaccine delivery. Although generally regarded as safe, the toxicity of PNPs is not well documented. The present study investigated in vitro toxicity of poly-?-caprolactone, poly(DL-lactic acid), poly(lactide-cocaprolactone), and poly(lactide-co-glycide) NPs and possible mechanism of toxicity. The concentration-dependent effect of PNPs on cell viability was determined in a macrophage (RAW 264.7), hepatocyte (Hep G2), lung epithelial (A549), kidney epithelial (A498), and neuronal (Neuro 2A) cell lines. PNPs show toxicity at high concentrations in all cell lines. PNPs were efficiently internalized by RAW 264.7 cells and stimulated reactive oxygen species and tumor necrosis factor-alpha production. However, reactive nitrogen species and interleukin-6 production as well as lysosomal and mitochondrial stability remained unaffected. The intracellular degradation of PNPs was determined by monitoring changes in osmolality of culture medium and a novel fluorescence recovery after quenching assay. Cell death showed a good correlation with osmolality of culture medium suggesting the role of increased osmolality in cell death. ? The Author 2013. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society of Toxicology. All rights reserved.Item Acetyl oxime/azirine 1, 3-dipole and strategy for the regioselective synthesis of polysubstituted pyrroles via [3 + 2] cycloaddition with alkyne utilizing Fe2O3@cellulose catalyst(Elsevier B.V., 2021-09-27T00:00:00) Dwivedi, Kartikey Dhar; Kumar, Bhupender; Reddy, Marri Sameer; Borah, Biplob; Nagendra Babu, J.; Chowhan, L. RajuFe2O3@cellulose catalyzed regioselective [3 + 2] cycloaddition of acetyl oxime with alkynes via 2H?azirines intermediate generated in situ in an aqueous ethanolic medium is described. The methodology is highly regioselective for the synthesis of polysubstituted pyrroles in good yield. The products were isolated without using any column chromatography. The catalyst could be separated by using an external magnet and the recovered catalyst could be reused for four consecutive cycles with negligible loss in its catalytic activity. Broad functional group tolerance, mild reaction condition, easily accessible starting materials, utilization of green reaction medium, recyclability of the catalyst up to further reaction without affecting the outcome of the reaction, gram-scale synthesis are some of the salient features of this strategy. � 2021 The Author(s)