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Apolipoprotein E Genetic Variant and Blood Lipid Responses to Plant Sterols: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Clinical Trials
(Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, 2023-12)Plant sterols/stanols are effective cholesterol-lowering agents. However, it is unclear whether the apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genetic variants influence it. We investigated whether ApoE genetic variants modulate the responses ... -
Long-term effect of sleeve gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in people living with severe obesity: a phase III multicentre randomised controlled trial (SleeveBypass)
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-03)Background: Sleeve gastrectomy is the most performed metabolic surgical procedure worldwide. However, conflicting results offer no clear evidence about its long-term clinical comparability to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. This ... -
Cytotoxicity, Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Four Euphorbia Species from Jordan
(Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, 2023-12-31)The current study was designed to reveal the main groups of secondary metabolites in the methanol (M) and acetone (A) extracts from four Euphorbia species from Jordan. The extracts of these species were also tested for ... -
Relation between myostatin levels and malnutrition and muscle wasting in hemodialysis patients
(PubMed ID, 2023-12-20)BACKGROUND AND AIM: Malnutrition is one of the most troublesome comorbidities among hemodialysis patients (HD). Myostatin (MSTN) belongs to the transforming growth factor-β superfamily. In HD patients, MSTN effects are not ... -
Importance of PAR interception and radiation use efficiency on growth and yield of Potatoes under different microclimates in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam
(India Meteorological Department, 2024-01)A field experiment was conducted at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, during rabi 2018-19 to assess the PAR interception and radiation use efficiency in potato variety Kufri Jyoti under different microclimates, ... -
Isolation of Polyphenols from Aqueous Extract of the Halophyte Salicornia ramosissima
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-01)Polyphenols from residual non-food grade Salicornia ramosissima have health-promoting effects in feed, food, or nutraceutical applications. Therefore, the isolation of polyphenols is of interest from a series of environmentally ... -
The threat of microplastics: Exploring pollution in coastal ecosystems and migratory shorebirds along the west coast of India
(PubMed ID, 2024-01-01)To evaluate the exposure risk and ingestion of microplastics by migratory shorebirds, which are regarded as apex predators in the coastal ecosystem, this study investigated the ubiquitous presence of microplastics in ... -
Density functional theory (DFT), molecular docking, and xanthine oxidase inhibitory studies of dinaphthodiospyrol S from Diospyros kaki L
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-02)In this work, we investigated Diospyros kaki extract and an isolated compound for their potential as xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitors, a target enzyme involved in inflammatory disorders. The prepared extract was subjected ... -
An epidemiological model for analysing pandemic trends of novel coronavirus transmission with optimal control
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2024)Symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals play a significant role in the transmission dynamics of novel Coronaviruses. By considering the dynamical behaviour of symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, this study examines ... -
Using hypnotic suggestion in the rehabilitation of working memory capacity after acquired brain injury: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-12)Objectives: Establishment of effective evidence-based interventions in rehabilitation of working memory (WM) deficits after acquired brain injury (ABI) is sorely needed. Despite robust evidence for the efficiency of clinical ... -
Development and Characterization of Thiolated Cyclodextrin-Based Nanoparticles for Topical Delivery of Minoxidil
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-12)Purpose: The aim of this research was to prepare adhesive nanoparticles for the topical application of Minoxidil (MXD). Methods: Thiolated β-CDs were prepared via conjugation of cysteamine with oxidized CDs. MXD was ... -
Evaluation of anticancer potential of tetracene-5,12-dione (A01) and pyrimidine-2,4-dione (A02) via caspase 3 and lactate dehydrogenase cytotoxicity investigations
(Public Library of Science, 2023-12)Cancer stands as a significant global cause of mortality, predominantly arising from the dysregulation of key enzymes and DNA. One strategic avenue in developing new anticancer agents involves targeting specific proteins ... -
Endophytic Bacillus spp. from native chilli cultivars and their effect against fruit rot pathogen of Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024-12)Background: Fruit rot disease is one of the most important factors limiting the production potential of Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.), which is known as one of the hottest chillies in the world. The management ... -
Augmenting Fertility in Anestrus and Subestrus Cows with Hormonal Interventions and Their Effect on Blood Biochemical Profile
(ACS Publisher, 2022)A study was carried out on forty-four problem breeder cows to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of GnRH and PGF2α for estrus induction response, treatment to estrus induction interval and conception rate and its effect on ... -
Behavioral dualism of endophytes in plant-microbe interaction and their diverse applications - a review
(Slovak University of Agriculture, 2023)Microbes are harmful as well as beneficial for the human, plants and environment. Plant-microbe interaction array depicts both mutualism and pathogenesis. This dual nature of microbes depends on their surrounding abiotic ... -
Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards artificial intelligence among health professions’ students in Jordan
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2023-12)Introduction: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical education and practice is a significant development. This study examined the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of health professions’ students ... -
The flavonoid luteolin reduces mutant huntingtin aggregation and cytotoxicity in huntingtin-mutated neuroblastoma cells
(Elsevier B.V., 2023-12)Background: Huntington's disease is an inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by an expansion of the polyglutamine tract leading to malformation and aggregation of the mutant huntingtin protein in the cell ... -
Novel carbon quantum dots incorporated polyacrylic acid/polyethylene glycol pH-sensitive nanoplatform for drug delivery
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-01)Quercetin (Qc) is a safe plant metabolite that plays an effective role as a chemical inhibitor against tumor cells and in preventing the progression of many cancers. In this research, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) dispersed ... -
Fabrication, organoleptic evaluation and in vitro characterization of cream loaded with Carica papaya seed extract
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2023)Objective: The current study aimed to provide preliminary insights into potential biopharmaceutical applications of Carica papaya seed extract by evaluating its phytochemical and biological profiles. Furthermore, the study ... -
Examining Influenza Vaccination Patterns Among Young Adults with Asthma: Insights into Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2023)Purpose: Asthma is a major chronic disease of all ages, globally. Exacerbations are a significant problem for asthmatic patients. Despite advances in asthma management and efforts to identify asthma triggers, viral infections ...