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Rajput R, Yadav Y, Nanda S, Rajput M. Authors' response. Indian J Med Res 2013; 138:366-7. [PMID: 24288823 PMCID: PMC3818603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Wang D, Pan K, Subedi R, Deng X, Ahmed Z, Allada K, Aniol KA, Armstrong DS, Arrington J, Bellini V, Beminiwattha R, Benesch J, Benmokhtar F, Camsonne A, Canan M, Cates GD, Chen JP, Chudakov E, Cisbani E, Dalton MM, de Jager CW, De Leo R, Deconinck W, Deur A, Dutta C, El Fassi L, Flay D, Franklin GB, Friend M, Frullani S, Garibaldi F, Giusa A, Glamazdin A, Golge S, Grimm K, Hafidi K, Hansen O, Higinbotham DW, Holmes R, Holmstrom T, Holt RJ, Huang J, Hyde CE, Jen CM, Jones D, Kang H, King P, Kowalski S, Kumar KS, Lee JH, LeRose JJ, Liyanage N, Long E, McNulty D, Margaziotis DJ, Meddi F, Meekins DG, Mercado L, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Mihovilovic M, Muangma N, Myers KE, Nanda S, Narayan A, Nelyubin V, Oh Y, Parno D, Paschke KD, Phillips SK, Qian X, Qiang Y, Quinn B, Rakhman A, Reimer PE, Rider K, Riordan S, Roche J, Rubin J, Russo G, Saenboonruang K, Saha A, Sawatzky B, Shahinyan A, Silwal R, Sirca S, Souder PA, Suleiman R, Sulkosky V, Sutera CM, Tobias WA, Urciuoli GM, Waidyawansa B, Wojtsekhowski B, Ye L, Zhao B, Zheng X. Measurements of parity-violating asymmetries in electron-deuteron scattering in the nucleon resonance region. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2013; 111:082501. [PMID: 24016222 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.111.082501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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We report on parity-violating asymmetries in the nucleon resonance region measured using inclusive inelastic scattering of 5-6 GeV longitudinally polarized electrons off an unpolarized deuterium target. These results are the first parity-violating asymmetry data in the resonance region beyond the Δ(1232). They provide a verification of quark-hadron duality-the equivalence of the quark- and hadron-based pictures of the nucleon-at the (10-15)% level in this electroweak observable, which is dominated by contributions from the nucleon electroweak γZ interference structure functions. In addition, the results provide constraints on nucleon resonance models relevant for calculating background corrections to elastic parity-violating electron scattering measurements.
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Metcalfe KA, Poll A, Royer R, Nanda S, Llacuachaqui M, Sun P, Narod SA. A comparison of the detection of BRCA mutation carriers through the provision of Jewish population-based genetic testing compared with clinic-based genetic testing. Br J Cancer 2013; 109:777-9. [PMID: 23778531 PMCID: PMC3738109 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2013.309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2013] [Revised: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 05/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Guidelines for genetic testing for BRCA1 or BRCA2 stipulate that a personal or family history of cancer is necessary to be eligible for testing. Approximately 2% of Ashkenazi Jewish women carry a mutation, but to date population-based testing has not been advocated. Little is known about the relative yield of a conventional genetic testing programme versus a programme of widespread testing in a population with common founder mutations. METHODS We provided both referral-based and Jewish population-based testing between 2008 and 2012. We compared the numbers of BRCA mutation carriers identified through the two streams and estimated the number of genetic counselling hours devoted to each programme. RESULTS From 2008 to 2012, 38 female carriers were identified through 487 referrals to our genetics centre (29 unaffected with cancer). During the same time, 6179 Jewish women were tested through our population-based programme and 93 mutation carriers were identified (92 unaffected with cancer). Fewer counsellor hours were devoted to the population-based than to the clinical referral-based testing programme. CONCLUSION Genetic testing of all Jewish women above the age of 25 years will greatly expand the number of BRCA mutation carriers identified without a commensurate increase in the number of hours required for counselling.
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Sachdeva S, Nanda S, Sachdeva R. Comparative Analysis of Birth Weight in a Hospital Over a Decade: Low Birth Weight Still a Major Problem. JOURNAL OF NEPAL PAEDIATRIC SOCIETY 2013. [DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v33i1.6176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction: The objective of this study was to compare the magnitude of birth weight and proportion of low birth weight in a hospital over a decade. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was undertaken in a public funded hospital catering to rural and urban population of northern India. Pertinent information was collected for all intramural singleton births using structured proforma for a sample period in a calendar year. For comparison purpose birth data was extracted from log books for the corresponding period of previous decade also. Data management was done using MS excel sheet and analysis carried out by computing descriptive statistics using software statistical package. Results: The mean (2568 + 596.7 gm) & median (2600 gm) birthweight recorded for 2011 was low in-comparison to 2657 + 581.7gm (2750 gm) for 2001. The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) was 36.1% (2011) in comparison to 30.5% (2001) and the state of deterioration was found to be statistically significant (p<0.001). Higher proportion of LBW birth was observed amongst un-booked ANC, pre-term, anemic mothers and whose residence was from outside the district of location of study institute (<0.001). Statistically significant (<0.001) and higher perinatal mortality was noticed in LBW neonates. Rising level of maternal education was protective against LBW. Mothers with their first pregnancy gave higher proportion of LBW births in comparison to mothers with higher gravida status (<0.001). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i1.6176 J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013;33(1):15-20.
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Kharb S, Sardana D, Nanda S. Correlation of thyroid functions with severity and outcome of pregnancy. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2013; 3:43-6. [PMID: 23634328 PMCID: PMC3634222 DOI: 10.4103/2141-9248.109478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background: During normal pregnancy, changes in thyroid function are well documented; however, information regarding thyroid function in preeclampsia is scanty. Aim: The present study was planned to study thyroid hormones in mild and severe preeclamptic women and normotensive women and correlate them with outcome of pregnancy. Subject and Methods: Thyroid hormones were analyzed in mild (n = 50) and severe (n = 50) cases of preeclamptic women and normotensive women (n = 100). Results: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and TT4 levels were higher in mild preeclampsia as compared with severe preeclampsia (P < 0.001 and P < 0.01, respectively). TT3 levels were lower in preeclampsia (more so in severe preeclamptics as compared with normotensive pregnant and non-pregnant women). Preeclamptic with raised TSH levels had significantly higher mean arterial blood pressure and low birth weight (BW). A negative correlation was observed between BW and TSH levels (r = 0.296, P < 0.001) and BW and TT4 levels. A positive correlation was observed between BW and TT3 levels. Conclusion: These findings indicate that there is a state of biochemical hypothyroidism that correlates with severity of preeclampsia and influences obstetric outcome in these women. Identification of thyroid hormone in pregnancy might be of help in predicting occurrence of preeclampsia.
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Fu X, Kumar V, Shea M, Biswal NC, Nanda S, Chayanam S, Mitchell T, Hergenroeder G, Meerbrey KL, Joshi A, Westbrook TF, Mills GB, Creighton CJ, Hilsenbeck SG, Osborne CK, Schiff R. Abstract PD01-01: Overcoming endocrine therapy resistance related to PTEN loss by strategic combinations with mTOR, AKT, or MEK inhibitors. Cancer Res 2012. [DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs12-pd01-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Hyperactive PI3K signaling is associated with a more aggressive subtype of estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer (BC) and with endocrine resistance. Loss or downregulation of PI3K's inhibitor PTEN is more common in basal and luminal B vs. luminal A BC. However, the role of PTEN in modulating response to various endocrine therapies is unclear. Here we investigated the effects of PTEN knockdown (KD) on endocrine sensitivity and the potential of multiple kinase inhibitors to restore and improve responses.
Methods: Nude mice bearing ER+ BC xenograft tumors of MCF7 cells stably expressing a doxycycline (Dox)-inducible PTEN-shRNA were randomized to four endocrine treatment groups [continued estrogen (E2) supplementation, or E2-deprivation (ED) alone or in combination with tamoxifen (Tam) or fulvestrant (Ful)]; all -/+ Dox. The effects of single or combined kinase inhibitors on these endocrine treatments -/+ Dox were studied in vitro using inhibitors (i) to mTOR (AZD2014, 0.2 μM), AKT (AZD5363, 1 μM), or MEK (Selumetinib/ARRY-142886, 1 μM). Cell growth, apoptosis, and ER and progesterone receptor (PR) signaling were analyzed using cell cytometry, qRT/PCR, and Western blotting. Synergism tests were used to examine the growth effects of the most promising combinatorial therapy with multiple kinase inhibitors in different endocrine settings.
Results: In wild-type (WT) PTEN xenograft tumors, endocrine therapies were very effective, inducing frequent tumor regression. In PTEN KD tumors endocrine therapies were less effective — PTEN KD delayed tumor regression in all endocrine regimens and accelerated tumor progression in the Tam treated group. Furthermore, at day 250, only 1/8 and 0/7 tumors had developed resistance in the ED and the Ful (−Dox) groups, respectively, while with PTEN KD (+Dox), 7/15 and 5/15 tumors developed resistance to ED and to Ful. In vitro PTEN KD also induced resistance to all endocrine therapies. mRNA and/or protein levels of ER and PR were suppressed by PTEN KD and restored by mTORi and AKTi. In cells with WT PTEN, mTORi was highly effective with or without endocrine therapy. However, AKTi and MEKi were more effective in combination with endocrine therapy. All three inhibitors were less effective upon PTEN KD. The mTORi plus AKTi combination resulted in a potent synergistic inhibition in PTEN KD cells in the presence of E2 or with ED. In contrast, in the presence of Tam, AKTi plus MEKi, independent of PTEN status, was the most effective combination at the doses chosen. Finally, these inhibitors and combinations were more effective in the presence of Ful than ED or Tam in WT PTEN cells. AKTi combined with Ful was still highly effective even in PTEN KD cells, but mTORi and MEKi were less effective.
Conclusions: Our results suggest that PTEN loss renders endocrine therapy less effective in in vitro and in vivo experimental models. Single AKT/MEK kinase inhibitors are more potent in the presence of endocrine therapy. In PTEN KD cells, the activity of all three kinase inhibitors is largely diminished, except for AKTi in the presence of fulvestrant. Kinase inhibitor combinations are generally more effective, but the optimal combinations vary by PTEN status and type of endocrine therapy.
Citation Information: Cancer Res 2012;72(24 Suppl):Abstract nr PD01-01.
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Nanda S, Levin V, Martinez MW. Ventricular tachycardia in "end stage" hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a role of dronedarone. Minerva Cardioangiol 2012; 60:637-642. [PMID: 23147440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) occurs in 1 in every 500 individuals. It represents the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in those under the age of twenty-five. 3-5% patients with HCM go on to develop the dilated, hypokinetic end stage (ES) HCM with systolic failure. They have a higher incidence of heart failure, sudden deaths and defibrillator shocks. To the best of our knowledge this is first report of successful use of dronedarone for suppression of VT associated with ES HCM.
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Gupta S, Nanda S, Singh U, Bansal S, Lal H. Evaluation of the changes in serum iron levels in pre-eclampsia. Indian J Clin Biochem 2012; 12:91-4. [PMID: 23100872 DOI: 10.1007/bf02867964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Serum iron levels were studied in 50 patients with pre-eclampsia and the results were compared with 50 control cases. Their serum iron levels were found to be higher than the controls. Increase in serum iron was directly proportional to the increased levels of uric acid, urea and creatinine. Mean reticulocyte counts, plasma free haemoglobin and unconjugated bilirubin levels were also higher in these patients. It is suggested that haemolysis may be a major contributory factor for the increased levels of serum iron in pre-eclampsia.
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Abrahamyan S, Ahmed Z, Albataineh H, Aniol K, Armstrong DS, Armstrong W, Averett T, Babineau B, Barbieri A, Bellini V, Beminiwattha R, Benesch J, Benmokhtar F, Bielarski T, Boeglin W, Camsonne A, Canan M, Carter P, Cates GD, Chen C, Chen JP, Hen O, Cusanno F, Dalton MM, De Leo R, de Jager K, Deconinck W, Decowski P, Deng X, Deur A, Dutta D, Etile A, Flay D, Franklin GB, Friend M, Frullani S, Fuchey E, Garibaldi F, Gasser E, Gilman R, Giusa A, Glamazdin A, Gomez J, Grames J, Gu C, Hansen O, Hansknecht J, Higinbotham DW, Holmes RS, Holmstrom T, Horowitz CJ, Hoskins J, Huang J, Hyde CE, Itard F, Jen CM, Jensen E, Jin G, Johnston S, Kelleher A, Kliakhandler K, King PM, Kowalski S, Kumar KS, Leacock J, Leckey J, Lee JH, LeRose JJ, Lindgren R, Liyanage N, Lubinsky N, Mammei J, Mammoliti F, Margaziotis DJ, Markowitz P, McCreary A, McNulty D, Mercado L, Meziani ZE, Michaels RW, Mihovilovic M, Muangma N, Muñoz-Camacho C, Nanda S, Nelyubin V, Nuruzzaman N, Oh Y, Palmer A, Parno D, Paschke KD, Phillips SK, Poelker B, Pomatsalyuk R, Posik M, Puckett AJR, Quinn B, Rakhman A, Reimer PE, Riordan S, Rogan P, Ron G, Russo G, Saenboonruang K, Saha A, Sawatzky B, Shahinyan A, Silwal R, Sirca S, Slifer K, Solvignon P, Souder PA, Sperduto ML, Subedi R, Suleiman R, Sulkosky V, Sutera CM, Tobias WA, Troth W, Urciuoli GM, Waidyawansa B, Wang D, Wexler J, Wilson R, Wojtsekhowski B, Yan X, Yao H, Ye Y, Ye Z, Yim V, Zana L, Zhan X, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Zheng X, Zhu P. Measurement of the neutron radius of 208Pb through parity violation in electron scattering. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2012; 108:112502. [PMID: 22540469 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.108.112502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We report the first measurement of the parity-violating asymmetry A(PV) in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from 208Pb. A(PV) is sensitive to the radius of the neutron distribution (R(n)). The result A(PV)=0.656±0.060(stat)±0.014(syst) ppm corresponds to a difference between the radii of the neutron and proton distributions R(n)-R(p)=0.33(-0.18)(+0.16) fm and provides the first electroweak observation of the neutron skin which is expected in a heavy, neutron-rich nucleus.
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Ahmed Z, Allada K, Aniol KA, Armstrong DS, Arrington J, Baturin P, Bellini V, Benesch J, Beminiwattha R, Benmokhtar F, Canan M, Camsonne A, Cates GD, Chen JP, Chudakov E, Cisbani E, Dalton MM, de Jager CW, De Leo R, Deconinck W, Decowski P, Deng X, Deur A, Dutta C, Franklin GB, Friend M, Frullani S, Garibaldi F, Giusa A, Glamazdin A, Golge S, Grimm K, Hansen O, Higinbotham DW, Holmes R, Holmstrom T, Huang J, Huang M, Hyde CE, Jen CM, Jin G, Jones D, Kang H, King P, Kowalski S, Kumar KS, Lee JH, LeRose JJ, Liyanage N, Long E, McNulty D, Margaziotis D, Meddi F, Meekins DG, Mercado L, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Muñoz-Camacho C, Mihovilovic M, Muangma N, Myers KE, Nanda S, Narayan A, Nelyubin V, Oh Y, Pan K, Parno D, Paschke KD, Phillips SK, Qian X, Qiang Y, Quinn B, Rakhman A, Reimer PE, Rider K, Riordan S, Roche J, Rubin J, Russo G, Saenboonruang K, Saha A, Sawatzky B, Silwal R, Sirca S, Souder PA, Sperduto M, Subedi R, Suleiman R, Sulkosky V, Sutera CM, Tobias WA, Urciuoli GM, Waidyawansa B, Wang D, Wexler J, Wilson R, Wojtsekhowski B, Zhan X, Yan X, Yao H, Ye L, Zhao B, Zheng X. New precision limit on the strange vector form factors of the proton. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2012; 108:102001. [PMID: 22468841 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.108.102001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The parity-violating cross-section asymmetry in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from unpolarized protons has been measured at a four-momentum transfer squared Q2 = 0.624 GeV2 and beam energy E(b) = 3.48 GeV to be A(PV) = -23.80 ± 0.78(stat) ± 0.36(syst) parts per million. This result is consistent with zero contribution of strange quarks to the combination of electric and magnetic form factors G(E)(s) + 0.517G(M)(s) = 0.003 ± 0.010(stat) ± 0.004(syst) ± 0.009(ff), where the third error is due to the limits of precision on the electromagnetic form factors and radiative corrections. With this measurement, the world data on strange contributions to nucleon form factors are seen to be consistent with zero and not more than a few percent of the proton form factors.
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Huang J, Allada K, Dutta C, Katich J, Qian X, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Aniol K, Annand JRM, Averett T, Benmokhtar F, Bertozzi W, Bradshaw PC, Bosted P, Camsonne A, Canan M, Cates GD, Chen C, Chen JP, Chen W, Chirapatpimol K, Chudakov E, Cisbani E, Cornejo JC, Cusanno F, Dalton MM, Deconinck W, de Jager CW, De Leo R, Deng X, Deur A, Ding H, Dolph PAM, Dutta D, El Fassi L, Frullani S, Gao H, Garibaldi F, Gaskell D, Gilad S, Gilman R, Glamazdin O, Golge S, Guo L, Hamilton D, Hansen O, Higinbotham DW, Holmstrom T, Huang M, Ibrahim HF, Iodice M, Jiang X, Jin G, Jones MK, Kelleher A, Kim W, Kolarkar A, Korsch W, Lerose JJ, Li X, Li Y, Lindgren R, Liyanage N, Long E, Lu HJ, Margaziotis DJ, Markowitz P, Marrone S, McNulty D, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Moffit B, Muñoz Camacho C, Nanda S, Narayan A, Nelyubin V, Norum B, Oh Y, Osipenko M, Parno D, Peng JC, Phillips SK, Posik M, Puckett AJR, Qiang Y, Rakhman A, Ransome RD, Riordan S, Saha A, Sawatzky B, Schulte E, Shahinyan A, Shabestari MH, Sirca S, Stepanyan S, Subedi R, Sulkosky V, Tang LG, Tobias A, Urciuoli GM, Vilardi I, Wang K, Wojtsekhowski B, Yan X, Yao H, Ye Y, Ye Z, Yuan L, Zhan X, Zhang YW, Zhao B, Zheng X, Zhu L, Zhu X, Zong X. Beam-target double-spin asymmetry A{LT} in charged pion production from deep inelastic scattering on a transversely polarized {3}He target at 1.4<Q{2}<2.7 GeV{2}. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2012; 108:052001. [PMID: 22400926 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.108.052001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We report the first measurement of the double-spin asymmetry A{LT} for charged pion electroproduction in semi-inclusive deep-inelastic electron scattering on a transversely polarized {3}He target. The kinematics focused on the valence quark region, 0.16<x<0.35 with 1.4<Q{2}<2.7 GeV{2}. The corresponding neutron A{LT} asymmetries were extracted from the measured {3}He asymmetries and proton over {3}He cross section ratios using the effective polarization approximation. These new data probe the transverse momentum dependent parton distribution function g{1T}{q} and therefore provide access to quark spin-orbit correlations. Our results indicate a positive azimuthal asymmetry for π{-} production on {3}He and the neutron, while our π{+} asymmetries are consistent with zero.
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Kharb S, Batra A, Nanda S. Cord Blood Atherogenic Index in Preeclampsia: Tracing Fetal Origins of Adult Disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.3923/rjog.2012.4.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bhatia S, Sharma K, Namdeo AG, Chaugule BB, Kavale M, Nanda S. Broad-spectrum sun-protective action of Porphyra-334 derived from Porphyra vietnamensis. Pharmacognosy Res 2011; 2:45-9. [PMID: 21808539 PMCID: PMC3140129 DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.60578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2009] [Revised: 11/10/2009] [Accepted: 03/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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There are enormous UV-protective compounds present in the current world market, out of which 98% give protection against UV-B range and the remaining 2% are potent against far UV-A range only. Furthermore, these synthetic compounds have various problems related to photo-stability and cross-stability. There is a vital need of sunscreen agents that will remain stable for prolonged periods and provide broad-spectrum protection against harmful UV range. The Indian Ocean contains large amounts of macro-algae which synthesize varied amount of mycosporine amino acids, "sun-protective compounds" by shikmic acid pathway. In the present study, we have evaluated the sunscreen protection provided by Porphyra-334, a mycosporine amino acid isolated from Indian sp. of Porphyra. Furthermore, the isolated compound was detected by high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) fingerprinting, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultraviolet (UV), whereas nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and infrared spectrometry were used for its structural characterization. Stability studies were performed under different storage and pH conditions. Ultimately a sunscreen formulation was developed and its potential against marketed Aloe vera gel was evaluated by in vitro sunscreen protection method. It was observed that sunscreen potential of Porphyra-334 was 5.11-fold greater than that of the marketed Aloe vera gel preparation.
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Qian X, Allada K, Dutta C, Huang J, Katich J, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Aniol K, Annand JRM, Averett T, Benmokhtar F, Bertozzi W, Bradshaw PC, Bosted P, Camsonne A, Canan M, Cates GD, Chen C, Chen JP, Chen W, Chirapatpimol K, Chudakov E, Cisbani E, Cornejo JC, Cusanno F, Dalton MM, Deconinck W, de Jager CW, De Leo R, Deng X, Deur A, Ding H, Dolph PAM, Dutta D, El Fassi L, Frullani S, Gao H, Garibaldi F, Gaskell D, Gilad S, Gilman R, Glamazdin O, Golge S, Guo L, Hamilton D, Hansen O, Higinbotham DW, Holmstrom T, Huang M, Ibrahim HF, Iodice M, Jiang X, Jin G, Jones MK, Kelleher A, Kim W, Kolarkar A, Korsch W, LeRose JJ, Li X, Li Y, Lindgren R, Liyanage N, Long E, Lu HJ, Margaziotis DJ, Markowitz P, Marrone S, McNulty D, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Moffit B, Camacho CM, Nanda S, Narayan A, Nelyubin V, Norum B, Oh Y, Osipenko M, Parno D, Peng JC, Phillips SK, Posik M, Puckett AJR, Qiang Y, Rakhman A, Ransome RD, Riordan S, Saha A, Sawatzky B, Schulte E, Shahinyan A, Shabestari MH, Sirca S, Stepanyan S, Subedi R, Sulkosky V, Tang LG, Tobias A, Urciuoli GM, Vilardi I, Wang K, Wojtsekhowski B, Yan X, Yao H, Ye Y, Ye Z, Yuan L, Zhan X, Zhang YW, Zhao B, Zheng X, Zhu L, Zhu X, Zong X. Single spin asymmetries in charged pion production from semi-inclusive deep inelastic scattering on a transversely polarized 3He Target at Q2 = 1.4-2.7 GeV2. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2011; 107:072003. [PMID: 21902386 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.107.072003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We report the first measurement of target single spin asymmetries in the semi-inclusive (3)He(e,e'π(±))X reaction on a transversely polarized target. The experiment, conducted at Jefferson Lab using a 5.9 GeV electron beam, covers a range of 0.16 < x < 0.35 with 1.4 < Q(2) < 2.7 GeV(2). The Collins and Sivers moments were extracted from the azimuthal angular dependence of the measured asymmetries. The π(±) Collins moments for (3)He are consistent with zero, except for the π(+) moment at x = 0.35, which deviates from zero by 2.3σ. While the π(-) Sivers moments are consistent with zero, the π(+) Sivers moments favor negative values. The neutron results were extracted using the nucleon effective polarization and measured cross section ratios of proton to (3)He, and are largely consistent with the predictions of phenomenological fits and quark model calculations.
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Vahdat LT, Miller K, Sparano JA, Youssoufian H, Schwartz JD, Nanda S, Wang W, Abad L, Dontabhaktuni A, Rutstein MD. Randomized phase II study of capecitabine with or without ramucirumab (IMC-1121B) or IMC-18F1 in patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (mBC) previously treated with anthracycline and taxane therapy (CP20-0903/NCT01234402). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.tps151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Shirwaikar A, Kamariya Y, Patel B, Nanda S, Parmar V, Khan S. Methanol Extract of the Fruits of Morinda citrifolia Linn., Restores Bone Loss in Ovariectomized Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2011. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2011.446.454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Riordan S, Abrahamyan S, Craver B, Kelleher A, Kolarkar A, Miller J, Cates GD, Liyanage N, Wojtsekhowski B, Acha A, Allada K, Anderson B, Aniol KA, Annand JRM, Arrington J, Averett T, Beck A, Bellis M, Boeglin W, Breuer H, Calarco JR, Camsonne A, Chen JP, Chudakov E, Coman L, Crowe B, Cusanno F, Day D, Degtyarenko P, Dolph PAM, Dutta C, Ferdi C, Fernández-Ramírez C, Feuerbach R, Fraile LM, Franklin G, Frullani S, Fuchs S, Garibaldi F, Gevorgyan N, Gilman R, Glamazdin A, Gomez J, Grimm K, Hansen JO, Herraiz JL, Higinbotham DW, Holmes R, Holmstrom T, Howell D, de Jager CW, Jiang X, Jones MK, Katich J, Kaufman LJ, Khandaker M, Kelly JJ, Kiselev D, Korsch W, LeRose J, Lindgren R, Markowitz P, Margaziotis DJ, Beck SMT, Mayilyan S, McCormick K, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Moffit B, Nanda S, Nelyubin V, Ngo T, Nikolenko DM, Norum B, Pentchev L, Perdrisat CF, Piasetzky E, Pomatsalyuk R, Protopopescu D, Puckett AJR, Punjabi VA, Qian X, Qiang Y, Quinn B, Rachek I, Ransome RD, Reimer PE, Reitz B, Roche J, Ron G, Rondon O, Rosner G, Saha A, Sargsian MM, Sawatzky B, Segal J, Shabestari M, Shahinyan A, Shestakov Y, Singh J, Sirca S, Souder P, Stepanyan S, Stibunov V, Sulkosky V, Tajima S, Tobias WA, Udias JM, Urciuoli GM, Vlahovic B, Voskanyan H, Wang K, Wesselmann FR, Vignote JR, Wood SA, Wright J, Yao H, Zhu X. Measurements of the electric form factor of the neutron up to Q2=3.4 GeV2 using the reaction 3He(e,e'n)pp. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2010; 105:262302. [PMID: 21231649 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.105.262302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The electric form factor of the neutron was determined from studies of the reaction 3He(e,e'n)pp in quasielastic kinematics in Hall A at Jefferson Lab. Longitudinally polarized electrons were scattered off a polarized target in which the nuclear polarization was oriented perpendicular to the momentum transfer. The scattered electrons were detected in a magnetic spectrometer in coincidence with neutrons that were registered in a large-solid-angle detector. More than doubling the Q2 range over which it is known, we find G(E)(n)=0.0236±0.0017(stat)±0.0026(syst), 0.0208±0.0024±0.0019, and 0.0147±0.0020±0.0014 for Q(2)=1.72, 2.48, and 3.41 GeV2, respectively.
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Singh RB, Dalal S, Nanda S, Pavithran NM. Management of female uro-genital fistulas: Framing certain guidelines. Urol Ann 2010; 2:2-6. [PMID: 20842248 PMCID: PMC2934578 DOI: 10.4103/0974-7796.62913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2009] [Accepted: 01/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The study was carried out to discuss the pathogenesis and management protocol of seven different varieties of female uro-genital fistulas (FUGFs). PATIENTS AND METHODS During 2000-2007, total of 15 FUGFs were operated, which belonged to seven different varieties requiring different routes and surgical procedures for their repair. Different fistulas with different pathophysiological factors required specific examinations and investigations preoperatively. RESULTS The results of the repaired FUGFs, following the general surgical principles, were acceptable with formation of only one residual fistula. CONCLUSIONS Successful correction of FUGFs is a surgical challenge. Detailed history, through examination and planning, atraumatic tissue handling, routine use of the interposition or onlay reinforcement flaps and vigilant postoperative care were found the key factors in successful outcome of the repaired fistulas.
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Nanda S, Sahu S, Abraham J. Studies on the biodegradation of natural and synthetic polyethylene by Pseudomonas spp. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.4314/jasem.v14i2.57839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Singh RB, Dalal S, Nanda S. Peri-vesical fat interposition flap reinforcement in high vesico-vaginal fistulas. J Surg Tech Case Rep 2010; 2:67-9. [PMID: 22091337 PMCID: PMC3214280 DOI: 10.4103/2006-8808.73617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: The urinary bladder becomes small, contracted and is associated with excess pelvic fat in long standing cases of vesico-vaginal fistulas (VVFs). The aim of this new technique was to use this excess pelvic fat for harvesting an interposition flap. Materials and Methods: An interposition flap of peri-vesical fat was raised from the anterior, superior and posterior surfaces of the urinary bladder and was interposed between the right angle closed vaginal vault and the urinary bladder to strengthen the repair. This technique was used in two patients of VVFs. Results: Both the patients had successful outcome and were able to retain sufficient quantity of urine at 3 months follow-up. Conclusions: Peri-vesical fat flap proved an effective interposition flap in the repairs of VVFs in selected cases.
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Metcalfe KA, Poll A, Llacuachaqui M, Nanda S, Tulman A, Mian N, Sun P, Narod SA. Patient satisfaction and cancer-related distress among unselected Jewish women undergoing genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2. Clin Genet 2010; 78:411-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2010.01499.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Chakraborty B, Biswal M, Nanda S. Equivalence of vertical block linear complementarity problems and multi-objective programming problems. JOURNAL OF INFORMATION & OPTIMIZATION SCIENCES 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/02522667.2010.10699957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Bhatia S, Namdeo AG, Nanda S. Factors effecting the gelling and emulsifying properties of a natural polymer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.4103/0975-8453.59517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Cusanno F, Urciuoli GM, Acha A, Ambrozewicz P, Aniol KA, Baturin P, Bertin PY, Benaoum H, Blomqvist KI, Boeglin WU, Breuer H, Brindza P, Bydzovský P, Camsonne A, Chang CC, Chen JP, Choi S, Chudakov EA, Cisbani E, Colilli S, Coman L, Craver BJ, De Cataldo G, de Jager CW, De Leo R, Deur AP, Ferdi C, Feuerbach RJ, Folts E, Fratoni R, Frullani S, Garibaldi F, Gayou O, Giuliani F, Gomez J, Gricia M, Hansen JO, Hayes D, Higinbotham DW, Holmstrom TK, Hyde CE, Ibrahim HF, Iodice M, Jiang X, Kaufman LJ, Kino K, Kross B, Lagamba L, LeRose JJ, Lindgren RA, Lucentini M, Margaziotis DJ, Markowitz P, Marrone S, Meziani ZE, McCormick K, Michaels RW, Millener DJ, Miyoshi T, Moffit B, Monaghan PA, Moteabbed M, Muñoz Camacho C, Nanda S, Nappi E, Nelyubin VV, Norum BE, Okasyasu Y, Paschke KD, Perdrisat CF, Piasetzky E, Punjabi VA, Qiang Y, Raue B, Reimer PE, Reinhold J, Reitz B, Roche RE, Rodriguez VM, Saha A, Santavenere F, Sarty AJ, Segal J, Shahinyan A, Singh J, Sirca S, Snyder R, Solvignon PH, Sotona M, Subedi R, Sulkosky VA, Suzuki T, Ueno H, Ulmer PE, Veneroni P, Voutier E, Wojtsekhowski BB, Zheng X, Zorn C. High-resolution spectroscopy of Lambda16N by electroproduction. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2009; 103:202501. [PMID: 20365979 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.103.202501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2008] [Revised: 09/14/2009] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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An experimental study of the (16)O(e,e'K(+))(Lambda)(16)N reaction has been performed at Jefferson Lab. A thin film of falling water was used as a target. This permitted a simultaneous measurement of the p(e,e'K(+))Lambda, Sigma(0) exclusive reactions and a precise calibration of the energy scale. A ground-state binding energy of 13.76+/-0.16 MeV was obtained for (Lambda)(16)N with better precision than previous measurements on the mirror hypernucleus (Lambda)(16)O. Precise energies have been determined for peaks arising from a Lambda in s and p orbits coupled to the p(1/2) and p(3/2) hole states of the (15)N core nucleus.
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Nanda S, De A. Role of low dose mifepristone in management of uterine leiomyomata. Fertil Steril 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.1162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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