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Khan O, Aslam S, Mohammadrezaei F, Wilches RDM, Mehrabi J, Yehounatan M, Kumari S, Singh S, Ahmadi M, Masri D, Konka S, Margulis Y. New-onset seizures: an unusual neurologic manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis. Oxf Med Case Reports 2024; 2024:omad159. [PMID: 38370505 PMCID: PMC10873692 DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omad159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting the musculoskeletal system but can often involve other organ systems as well. Rheumatoid meningitis is a rare central nervous system (CNS) manifestation of RA characterized by pachymeningeal and leptomeningeal enhancement. Herein, we present a case of a 64-year-old male who presented with left lower extremity weakness and witnessed seizures. The diagnostic work-up, including lumbar puncture, brain MRI and meningeal biopsy ruled out malignancy and were consistent with the diagnosis of rheumatoid meningitis. The patient was discharged on high-dose steroids along with anti-seizure medications. On subsequent follow-up visits, the patient remained seizure-free.
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- Omair Khan
- Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados
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- Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Ansari FA, Hassan H, Ramanna L, Gani KM, Singh K, Rawat I, Gupta SK, Kumari S, Bux F. Recycling air conditioner-generated condensate water for microalgal biomass production and carbon dioxide sequestration. J Environ Manage 2024; 351:119917. [PMID: 38183950 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
Abstract
Air conditioners alleviate the discomfort of human beings from heat waves that are consequences of climate change caused by anthropogenic activities. With each passing year, the effects of global warming worsen, increasing the growth of air conditioning industry. Air conditioning units produce substantial amounts of non-nutritive and (generally) neglected condensate water and greenhouse gases. Considering this, the study explored the potential of using air conditioner condensate water (ACW) to cultivate Chlorella sorokiniana, producing biomass, and sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2). The maximum biomass production was obtained in the BG11 medium (1.45 g L-1), followed by ACW-50 (1.3 g L-1). Similarly, the highest chlorophyll-a content was observed in the BG11 medium (11 μg mL-1), followed by ACW-50 (9.11 μg mL-1). The ACW-50 cultures proved to be better adapted to physiological stress (Fv/Fm > 0.5) and can be suitable for achieving maximum biomass with adequate lipid, protein, and carbohydrate production. Moreover, C. sorokiniana demonstrated higher lipid and carbohydrate yields in the ACW-50 medium, while biomass production and protein yields were comparable to the BG11 medium. The lipid, protein, and carbohydrate productivity were 23.43, 32.9, and 23.19 mg L-1 d-1, respectively for ACW-50. Estimation of carbon capture potential through this approach equals to 9.5% of the total emissions which is an added advantage The results indicated that ACW could be effectively utilized for microalgae cultivation, reducing the reliance on freshwater for large-scale microalgal biomass production and reduce the carbon footprints of the air conditioning industry.
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- F A Ansari
- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa; Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa; Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, P O Box1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
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Rivera Boadla ME, Naeem A, Kumari S, Mazhar Uddin SM, Farooqui A, Maheshwari S, Seitllari A, Haq Z, Khan MH, Epstein DJ, Singh S, Hollander G, Kumar K. Third-Degree Heart Block in COVID-19 Pneumonia Complicated by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Bacteremia. A Case Report and Review of Literature. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2023; 13:76-79. [PMID: 38596545 PMCID: PMC11000843 DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) burden has been identified to cause multiorgan damage. Respiratory compromise is still one of the most common presentations, but cardiac injuries like myocardial injury, ischemia, and conduction abnormalities are also becoming prevalent. We present a case of an 87-year-old male with a history of dementia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and a left kidney transplant hospitalized for respiratory distress and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. He was bradycardic to 27 beats per minute, hypotensive with mean arterial pressure <60 mm Hg. An electrocardiogram (EKG) depicted a high-grade atrioventricular block (AV-block). The transvenous pacemaker was placed via femoral access and tested positive for COVID-19. Work-up was done to rule out possible causes of bradycardia, like hypothyroidism, ischemia, AV nodal blocking agents, and drug-induced bradycardia was negative. His hospital stay got complicated by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia leading to empyema and bacteremia. Unfortunately, being critically ill, the family opted for comfort measures, and he passed away. Our clinical vignette signifies cardiovascular complications in COVID-19 patients are associated with poor outcomes if not addressed. The conduction abnormalities in patients with intact cardiac structure and function are becoming more common in the setting of COVID infection. Assessment with serial EKGs and cardiac monitoring might be essential as patients can develop AV blocks at any point of the disease.
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- Maimonides Medical Center,
United States
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- Ross University, School of Medicine,
United States
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- Sindh Police Hospital, Karachi,
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Noor TA, Rana MOR, Kumari S, Umer B, Malik J, Ashraf A, Faraz M, Hussain T, Awais M, Mehmoodi A, Hayat A. Outcomes of primary leadless pacemaker implantation: A systematic review. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 2023; 28:e13084. [PMID: 37606307 PMCID: PMC10646376 DOI: 10.1111/anec.13084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND During the last decade, leadless pacemakers (LPMs) have turned into a prevalent alternative to traditional transvenous (TV) pacemakers; however, there is no consolidated data on LPM implantation in emergencies. METHODS Digital databases were searched for this review and four relevant studies, including 1276 patients were included in this review with procedure duration, fluoroscopic time, major complications, and mortality as primary outcomes and pacing threshold, impedance, sensing of LPM, and hospital stay as secondary outcomes. RESULTS Gonzales et al. and Marschall et al. showed the duration of the procedure to be 180 ± 45 versus 324.6 ± 92 and 39.9 ± 8.7 versus 54.9 ± 9.8, respectively. Zhang et al. demonstrated the duration of the procedure and fluoroscopy time to be 36 ± 13.4 and 11.1 ± 3.1, respectively. Similarly, Schiavone et al. exhibited intermediate times of implantation at 60 (45-80) versus 50 (40-65) and fluoroscopic times at 6.5 (5-9.7) versus 5.1 (3.1-9). Hospital stay was more with a temp-perm pacemaker as compared to LPM and pacing parameters were not significantly different in all the studies. CONCLUSION For underlying arrhythmias, whenever appropriate, our review shows that LPMs may be a better option than temporary pacemakers, even as an urgent treatment.
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- Department of MedicineRoss University, School of MedicineMiramarFloridaUSA
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- Department of Interventional CardiologyArmed Forces Institute of CardiologyRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of ElectrophysiologyArmed Forces Institute of CardiologyRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of MedicineMilitary HospitalRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of Business AdministrationBahria UniversityIslamabadPakistan
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- Department of ElectrophysiologyArmed Forces Institute of CardiologyRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of ElectrophysiologyArmed Forces Institute of CardiologyRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of MedicineIbn e Seena HospitalKabulAfghanistan
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- Department of ElectrophysiologyArmed Forces Institute of CardiologyRawalpindiPakistan
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Mohta M, Kumari S, Malhotra RK, Tyagi A, Agarwal R. Calculation of effective dose of phenylephrine bolus for treatment of post-spinal hypotension in pre-eclamptic patients undergoing caesarean section - a non-randomised controlled trial. Int J Obstet Anesth 2023; 56:103929. [PMID: 37826881 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2023.103929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with pre-eclampsia require smaller vasopressor doses compared with those with normotension for management of post-spinal hypotension during caesarean section. However, the literature has little evidence as to the phenylephrine dose required for patients with pre-eclampsia. METHODS Fifty patients, with either pre-eclampsia or normotension, and developing post-spinal hypotension during caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia, were studied. Women in both groups did not receive prophylactic vasopressors. The first patient in each group received phenylephrine 50 µg to treat the first episode of hypotension, defined as fall of systolic blood pressure ≥20% from baseline or an absolute value <100 mmHg. If hypotension was corrected within one minute it was considered a 'success'. The doses for the subsequent patients were determined by responses to all previous patients, according to a variation of Narayana's rule for the up-down sequential allocation method. RESULTS The 95% effective dose (ED95) and 50% effective dose (ED50) of phenylephrine was 41.7 µg (95% CI 33.8 to 49.6 µg) and 29.1 µg (95% CI 26.0 to 32.2 µg) respectively in the pre-eclampsia group, and 64.9 µg (95% CI 54.1 to 75.7 µg) and 47.3 µg (95% CI 39.7 to 54.9 µg) respectively in the normotensive group. The proportionate reduction in phenylephrine dose ranged from 33% (95% CI 18 to 44%) to 40% (95% CI 19 to 52%). CONCLUSION Patients with pre-eclampsia may need a 33% to 40% reduction in the first phenylephrine bolus dose, compared with patients with normotension, for the treatment of the first episode of post-spinal hypotension.
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- M Mohta
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Cancer Registry, Dr. BRAIRCH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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Kumari S, Nath S, Narasimha VL, Sarkar M, Kumar R. Psychosis Unmasking a Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: a Case Report. East Asian Arch Psychiatry 2023; 33:100-103. [PMID: 37771217 DOI: 10.12809/eaap2316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that affects multiple organs. Neuropsychiatric SLE (NPSLE) can manifest with a multitude of neurological and psychiatric symptoms. Psychosis is a rare NPSLE manifestation that can occur at any phase of the illness; 21% of SLE-related psychosis cases occur at the onset of SLE, but the evidence base for this is lacking. We report a case of acute-onset psychosis in a woman that led to a diagnosis of SLE, which was substantiated by physical evaluation and laboratory assessments. Assessment of acute-onset psychosis requires consideration of all differential diagnoses, especially in the presence of atypical features. This case also underscores the importance of physical examination and laboratory investigations in psychosis.
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- S Kumari
- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India
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Kumari S, Moujaber T, Madsen I, Gao B, Provan P, Srirangan S, Bouantoun N, Kennedy C, Sharma R, Fereday S, Traficante N, Friedlander M, Brand A, Gourley C, Garsed D, Bowtell D, Balleine R, Harnett P, DeFazio A. 16P Response to taxanes in low-grade serous ovarian cancer patients and cell lines. ESMO Open 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.101037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Garg M, Sharma A, Bansal S, Grover R, Sharma T, Kumari S, Goyal A, Bhatia S, Vaid L, Deswal G, Grewal AS. Role of Medicinal Plants in the Management of Inflammatory Disorders: An Overview. Recent Adv Inflamm Allergy Drug Discov 2023:RAIAD-EPUB-129837. [PMID: 36847227 DOI: 10.2174/2772270817666230227140659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
Abstract
Owing to the enhanced toxicity as well as consequences of allopathic medication, the research on herbal therapies is developing progressively. As a result, medicinal herbs are beginning to play a substantial role in the advancement of the dominant therapeutic medications. Since ancient times, the use of herbs has performed a vital part in human well-being as well in the invention of cutting-edge pharmaceuticals. Inflammation and related illnesses are a major health concern for the entire human population. Pain-inducing drugs including opiates, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids, and corticosteroids have severe side effects and these therapies suffer from the recurrence of symptoms too after discontinuing the treatment. As a result, the diagnosis along with the advancement of medications with anti-inflammatory properties is the priority to conquer the drawbacks of the existing therapies. The present review article provides insight into the literature comprising promising phytochemicals from various medicinal plants tested through different model systems and employed for alleviating inflammation in several inflammatory disorders as well as clinical status of the herbal products.
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- Madhukar Garg
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, 135001, Haryana, India
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- Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, 135001, Haryana, India
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Srivastava PK, Singh A, Kumari S, Arora S, Choubey AK, Sinha ASK. Production and characterization of sustainable vermimanure derived from poultry litter and rice straw using tiger worm Eisenia fetida. Bioresour Technol 2023; 369:128377. [PMID: 36423761 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Poultry litter (PL) and rice straw (RS), commonly available waste materials, pose severe threat to environment, if not properly managed. As viable waste treatment method, vermi-transformation of PL into enriched vermimanure was done using RS and cow dung (CD) with different feedstocks (FS) combinations like FS0(CD without earthworm), FS1(CD), FS2(1CD: 1RS), FS3(1CD: 1PL) and FS4(1CD: 1RS: 1PL) for 110 days. Increased growth performance (P < 0.05) of Eisenia fetida, macronutrient levels, and a consistently lower carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C/N) emphasize the importance of RS and PL in the vermimanuring process. Several analytical techniques have revealed the presence of functional groups, nitrate (NO3-), phosphate (PO43-), and potassium ions (K+) as well as the high porosity of the matured vermimanures. Therefore, using earthworms, the feedstock FS4(1CD: 1RS: 1PL) could be successfully biotransformed into sustainable manure lowering the usage of chemical fertilizers and rice straw burning.
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- P K Srivastava
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India.
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India
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- ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Lucknow 226002, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India
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Harish, Kumari S, Parihar J, Akash, Kumari J, Kumar L, Debnath M, Kumar V, Mishra RK, Gwag JS, Singhal R, Mukhopadhyay AK, Kumar P. Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Calcium Hydroxide Nanoparticles Against Gram‐Positive and Gram‐Negative Bacteria. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Harish
- Department of Physics Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Bioscience Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan
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- Department of Physics Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan India
- Department of Bioscience & Bioengineering Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Jodhpur Jodhpur 342001 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Physics Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Physics Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Physics Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Bioscience Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan
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- Department of Physics Yeungnam University Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541 South Korea
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- Department of Physics Yeungnam University Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541 South Korea
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- Department of Physics Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur 302017 India
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- Department of Physics Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan India
- Department of Physics Sharda School of Basic Sciences and Research Sharda University, Greater Noida 201310 Uttar Pradesh India
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- Department of Physics Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007 Rajasthan India
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Kumari S, Debnath M, Hari Sonawane S, Teja Malkapuram S, Mohan Seepana M. Dye Decolorization by
Rhodococcus ruber
Strain TES III Isolated from Textile Effluent Wastewater Contaminated Soil. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202200421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Sapna Kumari
- Department of Bioscience Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007, Rajasthan India
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- Department of Bioscience Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur 303007, Rajasthan India
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- Department of Chemical engineering National Institute of Technology Warangal 506004, Telangana India
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- Department of Chemical engineering National Institute of Technology Warangal 506004, Telangana India
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- Department of Chemical engineering National Institute of Technology Warangal 506004, Telangana India
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Sharma P, Rekhi P, Kumari S, Debnath M. Deciphering the molecular diversity of related halophilic
Bacillus
sp.
isolated from
Sambhar Lake
and the functional characterizations of surfactin. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Priyanka Sharma
- Department of Biosciences Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur India
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- Department of Biosciences Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur India
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- Department of Biosciences Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur India
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- Department of Biosciences Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur India
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Bhatia K, Columb M, Shelton C, Lie J, Leach S, Froud O, Verma D, Sturgess P, Sawyerr A, Desai J, Gould N, Kumari S, Sen U, Verma P, Kamath P, Koirala A, Kimber‐Craig S, Eccles J, Bewlay A, Eslam E, Radwan M, Hulgur M, Christian J, Aiyad A. Epidural labour analgesia rates during the
COVID
‐19 pandemic in the north‐west of England. Anaesthesia 2022; 77:1055-1056. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.15780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kumari S, Goyal A, Sönmez Gürer E, Algın Yapar E, Garg M, Sood M, Sindhu RK. Bioactive Loaded Novel Nano-Formulations for Targeted Drug Delivery and Their Therapeutic Potential. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14051091. [PMID: 35631677 PMCID: PMC9146286 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14051091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Plant-based medicines have received a lot of attention in recent years. Such medicines have been employed to treat medical conditions since ancient times, and in those times only the observed symptoms were used to determine dose accuracy, dose efficacy, and therapy. Rather than novel formulations, the current research work on plant-based medicines has mostly concentrated on medicinal active phytoconstituents. In the past recent decades, however, researchers have made significant progress in developing "new drug delivery systems" (NDDS) to enhance therapeutic efficacy and reduce unwanted effects of bioactive compounds. Nanocapsules, polymer micelles, liposomes, nanogels, phytosomes, nano-emulsions, transferosomes, microspheres, ethosomes, injectable hydrogels, polymeric nanoparticles, dendrimers, and other innovative therapeutic formulations have all been created using bioactive compounds and plant extracts. The novel formulations can improve solubility, therapeutic efficacy, bioavailability, stability, tissue distribution, protection from physical and chemical damage, and prolonged and targeted administration, to name a few. The current study summarizes existing research and the development of new formulations, with a focus on herbal bioactive components.
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- Sapna Kumari
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.K.); (A.G.); (M.G.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.K.); (A.G.); (M.G.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, 58140 Sivas, Turkey; (E.S.G.); (E.A.Y.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, 58140 Sivas, Turkey; (E.S.G.); (E.A.Y.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.K.); (A.G.); (M.G.)
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- Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India;
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.K.); (A.G.); (M.G.)
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Kumari S, Bhatia M. A cognitive framework based on deep neural network for classification of coronavirus disease. J Ambient Intell Humaniz Comput 2022; 14:1-15. [PMID: 35194472 PMCID: PMC8853181 DOI: 10.1007/s12652-022-03756-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Since December 2019, the pandemic of coronavirus (CorV) is spreading all over the world. CorV is a viral disease that results in ill effects on humans and is recognized as public health concern globally. The objective of the paper is to diagnose and prevent the spread of CorV. Spatio-temporal based fine-tuned deep learning model is used for detecting Corv disease so that the prevention measures could be taken on time. Deep learning is an emerging technique that has an extensive approach to prediction. The proposed system presents a hybrid model using chest X-ray images to early identify the CorV suspected people so that necessary action can be taken timely. The proposed work consists of various deep learning neural network algorithms for the identification of CorV patients. A decision model with enhanced accuracy has been presented for early identification of the suspected CorV patients and time-sensitive decision-making. A SQueezeNet model is used for the classification of the CorV patient. An experiment has been conducted for validation purposes to register an average accuracy of 97.8%. Moreover, the outcomes of statistical parameters are compared with numerous state-of-the-art decision-making models in the current domain for performance assessment.
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- Sapna Kumari
- Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
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- Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
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Goyal A, Sharma A, Kaur J, Kumari S, Garg M, Sindhu RK, Rahman MH, Akhtar MF, Tagde P, Najda A, Banach-Albińska B, Masternak K, Alanazi IS, Mohamed HRH, El-Kott AF, Shah M, Germoush MO, Al-Malky HS, Abukhuwayjah SH, Altyar AE, Bungau SG, Abdel-Daim MM. Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27030828. [PMID: 35164093 PMCID: PMC8837976 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cosmetic-containing herbals are a cosmetic that has or is claimed to have medicinal properties, with bioactive ingredients purported to have medical benefits. There are no legal requirements to prove that these products live up to their claims. The name is a combination of “cosmetics” and “pharmaceuticals”. “Nutricosmetics” are related dietary supplements or food or beverage products with additives that are marketed as having medical benefits that affect appearance. Cosmetic-containing herbals are topical cosmetic–pharmaceutical hybrids intended to enhance the health and beauty of the skin. Cosmetic-containing herbals improve appearance by delivering essential nutrients to the skin. Several herbal products, such as cosmetic-containing herbals, are available. The present review highlights the use of natural products in cosmetic-containing herbals, as natural products have many curative effects as well as healing effects on skin and hair growth with minimal to no side effects. A brief description is given on such plants, their used parts, active ingredients, and the therapeutic properties associated with them. Mainly, the utilization of phytoconstituents as cosmetic-containing herbals in the care of skin and hair, such as dryness of skin, acne, eczema, inflammation of the skin, aging, hair growth, and dandruff, along with natural ingredients, such as for hair colorant, are explained in detail in the present review.
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- Anju Goyal
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India
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- Department of Global Medical Science, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
- Department of Pharmacy, Southeast University, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore Campus, Riphah International University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida 201303, India
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- Department of Vegetable and Herbal Crops, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-280 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Zoology, Animal Ecology and Wildlife Management, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin 39923, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
- Zoology Department, College of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka 42421, Saudi Arabia
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- Regional Drug Information Center, Ministry of Health, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410304 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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Garg M, Chaudhary SK, Kumari S, Goyal A. Phytochemical, Biological and Traditional Claims on Averrhoa bilimbi: An Overview. Indian J Pharm Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.36468/pharmaceutical-sciences.947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Rathore S, Yadav A, Kumari S, Sharma V, Verma AK. Impact of Lockdown on Autopsy Cases in a Tertiary Medical Centre in Northern India: A Retrospective Analysis. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine 2022; 44:31-37. [DOI: 10.5958/0974-0848.2022.00104.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Mehrotra A, Bhushan B, Kumar A, Panigrahi M, Chauhan A, Kumari S, Saini BL, Dutt T, Mishra BP. Characterisation and comparison of immune response mechanisms in an indigenous and a commercial pig breed after classical swine fever vaccination. Anim Genet 2021; 53:68-79. [PMID: 34729794 DOI: 10.1111/age.13152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Abstract
The live attenuated classical swine fever (CSF) vaccine has been successfully used to prevent and control CSF outbreaks for 6 decades. However, the immune response mechanisms against the vaccine remain poorly understood. Moreover, very few reports exist regarding the breed differences in the response to CSF vaccine. In this study, we generated the peripheral blood mononuclear cell transcriptomes of indigenous Ghurrah and commercial Landrace pig breeds, before and 7 days after CSF vaccination. Subsequently, between and within-breed differential gene expression analyses were carried out. Results revealed large differences in pre-vaccination peripheral blood mononuclear cell transcriptome profiles of the two breeds, which were homogenised 7 days after vaccination. Before vaccination, gene set enrichment analysis showed that pathways related to antigen sensing and innate immune response were enriched in Ghurrah, while pathways related to adaptive immunity were enriched in Landrace. Ghurrah exhibited greater immunomodulation compared to Landrace following the vaccination. In Ghurrah, cell-cycle processes and T-cell response pathways were upregulated after vaccination. However, no pathways were upregulated in Landrace after vaccination. Pathways related to inflammation were downregulated in both the breeds after vaccination. Key regulators of inflammation such as IL1A, IL1B, NFKBIA and TNF genes were strongly downregulated in both the breeds after vaccination. Overall, our results have elucidated the mechanisms of host immune response against CSF vaccination in two distinct breeds and revealed common key genes instrumental in the global immune response to the vaccine.
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- A Mehrotra
- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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- Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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- Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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- Animal Biotechnology, ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnangar, Bareilly, UP, 243122, India
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Banawalikar N, Adiga S, Adiga U, Shenoy V, Kumari S, Shetty P, Shetty S, Sharmila KP. Association of UGT1A6 gene polymorphism with clinical outcome in pediatric epileptic patients on sodium valproate monotherapy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 54:e11097. [PMID: 34133540 PMCID: PMC8208771 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x2021e11097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Pediatric epilepsy comprises chronic neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures. Sodium valproate is one of the common antiseizure medications used for treatment. Glucuronide conjugation is the major metabolic pathway of sodium valproate, carried out by the enzyme uridine 5'-diphosphate (UDP) glucuronosyl transferase (UGT) whose gene polymorphisms may alter the clinical outcome. The objective of this study was to assess the association between UGT1A6 genetic polymorphism and clinical outcome in terms of efficacy and tolerability in pediatric epileptic patients on sodium valproate monotherapy. Pediatric epileptic patients (n=65) aged 2-18 years receiving sodium valproate monotherapy for the past one month were included. Genetic polymorphism patterns of UGT1A6 (T19G, A541G, A552C) were evaluated by PCR-RFLP. Clinical outcome was seizure control during the 6 months observation period. Tolerability was measured by estimating the hepatic, renal, and other lab parameters. Out of 65 patients, TT (40%), TG (57%), and GG (3%) patterns were observed in UGT1A6 (T19G) gene, AA (51%), AG (40%), and GG (9%) in (A541G) gene, and AA (43%), AC (43%), and CC (14%) in (A552C) gene. No statistical difference in clinical outcome was found for different UGT1A6 genetic polymorphism patterns. We concluded that different patterns of UGT1A6 genetic polymorphism were not associated with the clinical outcome of sodium valproate in terms of efficacy and tolerability. Sodium valproate was well-tolerated among pediatric patients with epilepsy and can be used as an effective antiseizure medication.
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- N Banawalikar
- Central Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Mthethwa NP, Amoah ID, Reddy P, Bux F, Kumari S. A review on application of next-generation sequencing methods for profiling of protozoan parasites in water: Current methodologies, challenges, and perspectives. J Microbiol Methods 2021; 187:106269. [PMID: 34129906 DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2021.106269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
The advancement in metagenomic techniques has provided novel tools for profiling human parasites in environmental matrices, such as water and wastewater. However, application of metagenomic techniques for the profiling of protozoan parasites in environmental matrices is not commonly reported in the literature. The key factors leading to the less common use of metagenomics are the complexity and large eukaryotic genome, the prevalence of small parasite populations in environmental samples compared to bacteria, difficulties in extracting DNA from (oo)cysts, and limited reference databases for parasites. This calls for further research to develop optimized methods specifically looking at protozoan parasites in the environment. This study reviews the current workflow, methods and provide recommendations for the standardization of techniques. The article identifies and summarizes the key methods, advantages, and limitations associated with metagenomic analysis, like sample pre-processing, DNA extraction, sequencing approaches, and analysis methods. The study enhances the understanding and application of standardized protocols for profiling of protozoan parasite community from highly complexe samples and further creates a resourceful comparison among datasets without any biases.
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- N P Mthethwa
- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban 4000, South Africa; Department of Community Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Department of Community Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban 4000, South Africa.
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Sevanthi AM, Sinha SK, V S, Rani M, Saini MR, Kumari S, Kaushik M, Prakash C, K V, Singh GP, Mohapatra T, Mandal PK. Integration of Dual Stress Transcriptomes and Major QTLs from a Pair of Genotypes Contrasting for Drought and Chronic Nitrogen Starvation Identifies Key Stress Responsive Genes in Rice. Rice (N Y) 2021; 14:49. [PMID: 34089405 PMCID: PMC8179884 DOI: 10.1186/s12284-021-00487-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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We report here the genome-wide changes resulting from low N (N-W+), low water (N+W-)) and dual stresses (N-W-) in root and shoot tissues of two rice genotypes, namely, IR 64 (IR64) and Nagina 22 (N22), and their association with the QTLs for nitrogen use efficiency. For all the root parameters, except for root length under N-W+, N22 performed better than IR64. Chlorophyll a, b and carotenoid content were higher in IR64 under N+W+ treatment and N-W+ and N+W- stresses; however, under dual stress, N22 had higher chlorophyll b content. While nitrite reductase, glutamate synthase (GS) and citrate synthase assays showed better specific activity in IR64, glutamate dehydrogenase showed better specific activity in N22 under dual stress (N-W-); the other N and C assimilating enzymes showed similar but low specific activities in both the genotypes. A total of 8926 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified compared to optimal (N+W+) condition from across all treatments. While 1174, 698 and 903 DEGs in IR64 roots and 1197, 187 and 781 in N22 roots were identified, nearly double the number of DEGs were found in the shoot tissues; 3357, 1006 and 4005 in IR64 and 4004, 990 and 2143 in N22, under N-W+, N+W- and N-W- treatments, respectively. IR64 and N22 showed differential expression in 15 and 11 N-transporter genes respectively, under one or more stress treatments, out of which four showed differential expression also in N+W- condition. The negative regulators of N- stress, e.g., NIGT1, OsACTPK1 and OsBT were downregulated in IR64 while in N22, OsBT was not downregulated. Overall, N22 performed better under dual stress conditions owing to its better root architecture, chlorophyll and porphyrin synthesis and oxidative stress management. We identified 12 QTLs for seed and straw N content using 253 recombinant inbred lines derived from IR64 and N22 and a 5K SNP array. The QTL hotspot region on chromosome 6 comprised of 61 genes, of which, five were DEGs encoding for UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, serine threonine kinase, anthocyanidin 3-O-glucosyltransferase, and nitrate induced proteins. The DEGs, QTLs and candidate genes reported in this study can serve as a major resource for both rice improvement and functional biology.
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, 132001, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, 132001, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, 110001, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, 110012, India.
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Kumari S, Mahla RS. Impact of a specialist service in the emergency department on admission, length of stay and readmission of patients presenting with falls, syncope and dizziness. QJM 2021; 114:77. [PMID: 33237326 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcaa314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- S Kumari
- School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Karna ST, Kumari S, Singh P, Waindeskar V. Anesthetic challenges while performing emergency laparotomy in a patient having COVID-19 infection. J Postgrad Med 2021; 67:39-42. [PMID: 33533746 PMCID: PMC8098869 DOI: 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_790_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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An elderly hypertensive lady presented with fever, respiratory symptoms, and mild abdominal discomfort and was diagnosed to have COVID-19 pneumonia. Respiratory symptoms improved with steroids, awake proning, high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy and antibiotics. After 4 days, she developed non-occlusive superior mesenteric artery thrombosis, which initially responded to anticoagulants but was complicated on tenth day by intestinal obstruction necessitating emergency surgery. Challenges encountered perioperatively were multi systemic involvement, pneumonia, ventilation- perfusion mismatch, sepsis along with technical difficulties like fogging of goggles, stuck expiratory valve on anesthesia machine, inaudibility through stethoscope and discomfort due to personal protective equipment. Perioperative focus should be on infection prevention, maintenance of hemodynamics, and optimization of oxygenation with preoperative high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy. Ultrasound lung helps in correct placement of endotracheal tube. We recommend daily machine check, taping of N95 mask to face and ambient operation theatre temperatures of 20-22°C to reduce technical problems.
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- S T Karna
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Chen S, Wang Y, Yu L, Zheng T, Wang S, Yue Z, Jiang J, Kumari S, Zheng C, Tang H, Li J, Li Y, Chen J, Zhang W, Kuang H, Robertson JS, Zhao PX, Li H, Shu S, Yordanov YS, Huang H, Goodstein DM, Gai Y, Qi Q, Min J, Xu C, Wang S, Qu GZ, Paterson AH, Sankoff D, Wei H, Liu G, Yang C. Genome sequence and evolution of Betula platyphylla. Hortic Res 2021; 8:37. [PMID: 33574224 PMCID: PMC7878895 DOI: 10.1038/s41438-021-00481-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
Abstract
Betula L. (birch) is a pioneer hardwood tree species with ecological, economic, and evolutionary importance in the Northern Hemisphere. We sequenced the Betula platyphylla genome and assembled the sequences into 14 chromosomes. The Betula genome lacks evidence of recent whole-genome duplication and has the same paleoploidy level as Vitis vinifera and Prunus mume. Phylogenetic analysis of lignin pathway genes coupled with tissue-specific expression patterns provided clues for understanding the formation of higher ratios of syringyl to guaiacyl lignin observed in Betula species. Our transcriptome analysis of leaf tissues under a time-series cold stress experiment revealed the presence of the MEKK1-MKK2-MPK4 cascade and six additional mitogen-activated protein kinases that can be linked to a gene regulatory network involving many transcription factors and cold tolerance genes. Our genomic and transcriptome analyses provide insight into the structures, features, and evolution of the B. platyphylla genome. The chromosome-level genome and gene resources of B. platyphylla obtained in this study will facilitate the identification of important and essential genes governing important traits of trees and genetic improvement of B. platyphylla.
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- Su Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China
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- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China
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- BGI-Tech, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China
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- BGI-Tech, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China
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- College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Institute of Computing and Cybersystems, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Center for Genomics and Biotechnology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
- School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Noble Research Institute, 2510 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK, USA
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- BGI-Tech, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Vegetable Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China
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- Department of Vegetable Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Plant Genome Mapping Laboratory, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Noble Research Institute, 2510 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China
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- US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China
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- US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China
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- Plant Genome Mapping Laboratory, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Institute of Computing and Cybersystems, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, China.
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Garg M, Goyal A, Kumari S. An Update on Recent Advances in Cubosome: A Novel Drug Delivery System. Curr Drug Metab 2021; 22:441-450. [PMID: 33402079 DOI: 10.2174/1389200221666210105121532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cubosomes are highly stable nanostructured liquid crystalline dosage delivery form derived from amphiphilic lipids and polymer-based stabilizers converting it in a form of effective biocompatible carrier for the drug delivery. The delivery form comprised of bicontinuous lipid bilayers arranged in three dimensional honeycombs like structure provided with two internal aqueous channels for incorporation of number of biologically active ingredients. In contrast liposomes they provide large surface area for incorporation of different types of ingredients. Due to the distinct advantages of biocompatibility and thermodynamic stability, cubosomes have remained the first preference as method of choice in the sustained release, controlled release and targeted release dosage forms as new drug delivery system for the better release of the drugs. As lot of advancement in the new form of dosage form has bring the novel avenues in drug delivery mechanisms so it was matter of worth to compile the latest updates on the various aspects of mentioned therapeutic delivery system including its structure, routes of applications along with the potential applications to encapsulate variety drugs to serve health related benefits.
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- Madhukar Garg
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab. India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab. India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab. India
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Kumari S, Chugh R. A novel four-step feedback procedure for rapid control of chaotic behavior of the logistic map and unstable traffic on the road. Chaos 2020; 30:123115. [PMID: 33380015 DOI: 10.1063/5.0022212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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We present a new four-step feedback procedure to study the full dynamics of a nonlinear dynamical system, namely, the logistic map. We show that by using this procedure, the chaotic behavior of the logistic map can be controlled easily and rapidly or the system can be made stable for higher values of the population growth parameter. We utilize various dynamical techniques (orbit evolution, time series analysis, bifurcation diagrams, and Lyapunov exponents) to analyze the dynamics of the logistic map. Additionally, we adopt the switching strategy to control chaos or to increase the stability performance of the logistic map. Finally, we propose a modified traffic control model to enable rapid control of unexpected traffic on the road. The results of this model are supported by a physical interpretation. The model is found to be more efficient than existing models of Lo and Cho [J. Franklin Inst. 342, 839-851 (2005)] and Ashish et al. [Nonlinear Dyn. 94, 959-975 (2018)]. This work provides a novel feedback procedure that facilitates rapid control of chaotic behavior and increases the range of stability of dynamical systems.
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- S Kumari
- Department of Mathematics, Government College for Girls, Sector 14, Gurugram 122001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Mathematics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India
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Mammo FK, Amoah ID, Gani KM, Pillay L, Ratha SK, Bux F, Kumari S. Microplastics in the environment: Interactions with microbes and chemical contaminants. Sci Total Environ 2020; 743:140518. [PMID: 32653705 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) are contaminants of emerging concern that have gained considerable attention during the last few decades due to their adverse impact on living organisms and the environment. Recent studies have shown their ubiquitous presence in the environment including the atmosphere, soil, and water. Though several reviews have focused on the occurrence of microplastics in different habitats, little attention has been paid to their interaction with biological and chemical pollutants in the environment. This review therefore presents the state of knowledge on the interaction of MPs with chemicals and microbes in different environments. The distribution of MPs, the association of toxic chemicals with MPs, microbial association with MPs and the microbial-induced fate of MPs in the environment are discussed. The biodegradation and bioaccumulation of MPs by and in microbes and its potential impact on the food chain are also reviewed. The mechanisms driving these interactions and how these, in turn, affect living organisms however are not yet fully understood and require further attention.
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- F K Mammo
- Institute for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa.
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Kumari S, Mangwani N, Das S. Naphthalene catabolism by biofilm forming marine bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa N6P6 and the role of quorum sensing in regulation of dioxygenase gene. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 130:1217-1231. [PMID: 33025721 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM This study aims to establish the role of quorum sensing (QS) system on the regulation of naphthalene ring cleaving gene ndo (encoding naphthalene dioxygenase) in biofilm forming marine bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa N6P6 for naphthalene degradation. METHODS AND RESULTS Total cell count of P. aeruginosa N6P6 during biofilm mode of growth was slightly higher (7·3 × 108 CFU per ml) than its planktonic mid-exponential phase culture (4·7 × 108 CFU per ml). Naphthalene degradation in 20h by biofilm (48-h old) and planktonic culture was 99·4 ± 0·002% and 77 ± 3·25%, respectively. Pseudomonas aeruginosa N6P6 was able to degrade 64·3 ± 4·7% naphthalene in sterile soil microcosm in 24 h. The bacterium showed the presence of 136 bp ndo gene which was upregulated in a dose-dependent manner in presence of naphthalene. QS inhibitor (QSI) tannic acid downregulated the expression of ndo gene, naphthalene 1, 2-dioxygenase (N12O) enzyme activity and naphthalene degradation (by biofilm culture). CONCLUSIONS P. aeruginosa N6P6 shows chemotaxis towards naphthalene and adapts well in terrestrial environment for naphthalene degradation. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT THE OF STUDY This study provides the information that the QS plays crucial role in biofilm formation in P. aeruginosa N6P6 and QS regulatory genes subsequently control the ndo gene for enzymatic degradation of naphthalene.
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- S Kumari
- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Ecology (LEnME), Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Ecology (LEnME), Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Ecology (LEnME), Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India
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Kumari S, Kumar P, Kumar M, Singh S, Narayan G. Expression of p27 and p16 and their clinical significance in gastric cancer. Clin Transl Oncol 2020; 23:856-865. [PMID: 32880047 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-020-02479-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Deregulated expression of cell cycle regulators p27 and p16 is associated with cancer progression. p27kip1 and p16INKa are a cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor whose major target is the cyclinE/CDK2 and cyclinD/CDK4/6 complex, respectively, that governs cell cycle transition from late G1 to S phase. METHODS We recruited biopsies of a total of 84 subjects including 72 primary tumor biopsies from histopathologically proven gastric carcinoma, 8 adjacent controls and 12 independent controls. We used gastric cancer cell line, AGS, for validation of our data. Expression profiling at transcript level was done by semi-quantitative RT-PCR and at proteome level by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. Receiver operator characteristics analysis was done for determining the diagnostic utility of p27 and p16 with respect to the sensitivity and specificity. RESULTS We demonstrate that p27 and p16 are frequently over expressed in early stages of gastric carcinoma. Our semi-quantitative data show a significant upregulation of p27 (Mean ± SEM, 0.4771 ± 0.0895; p = 0.0001) and p16 (Mean ± SEM, 0.4676 ± 0.04305; p = 0.0001) at mRNA level. Concordant to semi-quantitative data, immunohistochemistry data also showed a significant upregulation of p27 (Mean ± SEM, 196.4 ± 10.84; p < 0.0001) and p16 (Mean ± SEM, 100.4 ± 23.71; p < 0.0001) at protein level. CONCLUSIONS The present study showed that the significant upregulation of p27 and p16 were associated with early events in gastric carcinogenesis. Our data suggests that clinical correlation of these differentially expressed genes may be useful as diagnostic biomarkers for early detection of gastric carcinoma and promising therapeutics target for GC patients.
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- S Kumari
- Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi, 221 005, India
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- Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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Jhuria L, Muthu V, Gupta S, Singh MP, Biswal M, Goyal K, Pannu AK, Kumari S, Bhalla A, Mohindra R, Suri V. Coinfection of H1N1 Influenza and Scrub Typhus-A Review. QJM 2020; 113:465-468. [PMID: 32031635 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcaa021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The H1N1 influenza infection usually coincides with the typical scrub typhus season in North India. This leads to diagnostic difficulties due to their similar and non-specific symptoms. We describe three patients with confirmed co-infection of pandemic (H1N1) influenza and scrub typhus who had presented with acute respiratory distress syndrome. A systematic review of database yielded one case of scrub typhus and H1N1 influenza co-infection reported from South Korea. Co-infection of influenza with tropical infections may not be uncommon in endemic countries and hence a high index of suspicion on the part of physicians coupled with appropriate investigations are needed. The true burden of co-infections needs to be evaluated during outbreaks of influenza in a systematic manner.
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- L Jhuria
- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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Kumari S, Kiran M, Chaudhury S. Severity of violence and quality of life of women with psychiatric disorders as compared to normal controls. Ind Psychiatry J 2020; 29:213-221. [PMID: 34158704 PMCID: PMC8188912 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_33_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the fact that violence against women is a significant public health problem, there is a paucity of research into this area, and little is known about the extent to which women with psychiatric disorders are affected. AIM The aim of the study was to assess and compare the severity of violence and quality of life of women with psychiatric disorders and normal controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS Based on purposive sampling technique, a sample consisting of 120 participants was selected from in-patient (female section) and outpatient services of the Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences and Kanke Area. Both groups were matched on sociodemographic details. Normal controls were screened using General Health Questionnaire-12. The severity of violence against women scale and the revised Conflict Tactics Scale were used to assess the severity of violence, and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF scale was used for the assessment of the quality of life. Scales were scored as per their test manuals. Results were tabulated and compared using appropriate statistical tests. RESULTS Women with psychiatric illness as well as normal controls faced various forms of symbolic violence equally. Women with psychiatric disorders faced significantly higher severity of physical assault, sexual coercion, and injury as compared to normal controls. Women with psychiatric disorders had significantly lower scores on WHOQOL BREF compared to normal participants. CONCLUSION Women with psychiatric disorders suffered significantly higher severity of both physical and sexual violence and had significantly worse quality of life compared to normal controls.
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- Sapna Kumari
- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, Ranchi Institute of Neuropsychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, Ranchi Institute of Neuropsychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Singh H, Pannu AK, Dahiya N, Suri V, Bhalla A, Kumari S. 'Crochetage' sign of atrial septal defect. QJM 2020; 113:133-134. [PMID: 31179495 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcz142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- H Singh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th Floor, F Block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th Floor, F Block, Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th Floor, F Block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th Floor, F Block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th Floor, F Block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th Floor, F Block, Chandigarh, India
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- G Madhaw
- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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Radhakrishnan D, Kumar N, Ramanuj S, Shree R, Rajat M, Kumari S. Toxic optic neuropathy- An uncommon complication of commonly used antibiotics. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.1300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nanda S, Menon R, Kumari S, Mohan N, Kesavadas C. Visual-verbal paired associate memory in mild cognitive impairment: A neuropsychological and brain volumetric study. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Pathak AK, Rahman BMA, Singh VK, Kumari S. Sensitivity Enhancement of a Concave Shaped Optical Fiber Refractive Index Sensor Covered with Multiple Au Nanowires. Sensors (Basel) 2019; 19:s19194210. [PMID: 31569806 PMCID: PMC6807291 DOI: 10.3390/s19194210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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In the present paper, a new kind of concave shaped refractive index sensor (CSRIS) exploiting localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) is proposed and numerically optimized. The LSPR effect between polaritons and the core guided mode of designed CSRIS is used to enhance the sensing performance. The sensor is characterized for two types of sensing structures coated with gold (Au) film and Au nanowires (AuNWs), respectively. The influence of structural parameters such as the distance (D) of the concave shaped channel (CSC) from the core, the diameter of the nanowire (dn) and the size (s) of the CSC are investigated here. In comparison to Au film, the AuNWs are shown to significantly enhance the sensitivity and the performance of the designed sensor. An enhanced sensitivity of 4471 nm/RIU (refractive index unit) is obtained with AuNWs, for a wide range of analytes refractive index (na) varying between 1.33 to 1.38. However, for conventional Au film; the sensitivity of 808.57 nm/RIU is obtained for the same range of analytes.
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- A K Pathak
- Optical Fiber Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad 826004, India.
- Department of School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, City University London, London EC1V 0HB, UK.
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- Department of School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, City University London, London EC1V 0HB, UK.
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- Optical Fiber Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad 826004, India.
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna 801106, India
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- A Agarwal
- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mohan K, Kaushal T, Garg S, Pannu AK, Bhalla A, Suri V, Kumari S. Primary hyperparathyroid bone disease. QJM 2019; 112:545. [PMID: 30629246 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcz012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- K Mohan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh 160012, Punjab, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh 160012, Punjab, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh 160012, Punjab, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh 160012, Punjab, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh 160012, Punjab, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh 160012, Punjab, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh 160012, Punjab, India
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Sarraf SY, Trappen R, Kumari S, Bhandari G, Mottaghi N, Huang CY, Cabrera GB, Bristow AD, Holcomb MB. Application of wavelet analysis on transient reflectivity in ultra-thin films. Opt Express 2019; 27:14684-14694. [PMID: 31163913 DOI: 10.1364/oe.27.014684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Applications of wavelet analysis in ultra-thin film transient reflectivity (TR) measurements have been investigated. Advantages of utilizing different localized wavelet bases, in position and time, have been addressed on the residual TR signals. Morse wavelets have been used to obtain information from the abrupt oscillatory modes in the signal, which are not distinguishable with conventional methods such as Fourier transforms. These abrupt oscillatory modes are caused by the surface, interface, or any short-lived oscillatory modes which are suppressed in the TR signal in ultra-thin films. It is demonstrated that by choosing different Morse wavelets, information regarding different oscillatory modes in the TR signal of a heterostructure thin film is achievable. Moreover, by performing wavelet analysis on multiferroic heterostructures, oscillatory modes with very close energy ranges are easily distinguishable. For illustration, residuals of the TR signals have been obtained by a pump-probe setup in reflectivity mode on La0.7Sr0.3MnO3/SrTiO3 and BaTiO3/La0.7Sr0.3MnO3/SrTiO3 samples, where sufficient signal to noise ratios have been achieved by taking multiple scans. The residual signals have been analyzed with Morse wavelets, and multiple oscillatory modes with close energy ranges have been observed and distinguished. This approach can isolate the location of various oscillatory modes at the surface, interface and in the bulk of the heterostructure sample.
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- M Kumar
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pgimer, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Pgimer, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pgimer, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pgimer, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pgimer, Chandigarh, India
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Singh H, Pannu AK, Suri V, Bhalla A, Kumari S. Pericardial effusion and electrical alternans. QJM 2019; 112:135-136. [PMID: 30165695 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcy191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- H Singh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 4th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India
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Pannu AK, Aditya KPK, Dodamani MH, Ary KA, Kumar R, Suri V, Kumari S. CT thorax miliary pattern-our differential. QJM 2018; 111:819-820. [PMID: 30395296 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcy185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- A K Pannu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Dewangan S, Barik T, Mishra S, Mawatwal S, Kumari S, Giri S, Das S, Dhiman R, Wölper C, Chatterjee S. Half sandwich based rhodamine - hydrazone single molecule probe: Light responsive, metal sensing and imaging properties. Appl Organomet Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.4612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- S. Dewangan
- Department of Chemistry; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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- Department of Chemistry; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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- Department of Chemistry; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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- Department of Life Science; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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- Department of Life Science; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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- Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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- Department of Life Science; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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- Department of Life Science; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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- Department for X-Ray Diffraction; Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Universität Duisburg-Essen; D-45117 Essen Germany
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- Department of Chemistry; National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Orissa 769008 India
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Jandial A, HJ S, Mishra K, Bhadada S, Sood A, Prakash M, Meshram A, Sandal R, Lad D, Aggarwal R, Prakash G, Vikas S, Khadwal A, Kumari S, Varma N, Varma S, Malhotra P. Impact of bisphosphonate and anti-myeloma therapy on bone turnover markers in multiple myeloma. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy286.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Arjunan D, Prakash G, Malhotra P, Varma N, Varma S, Das A, Mittal B, Basher R, Lad D, Kumari S, Khadwal A, Vikas S, Naseem S, Bal A. A comparative study of 18F-FDG PET/CT with bilateral bone marrow trephine biopsy for assessment of bone marrow infiltration by lymphoma. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy286.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Diana C, Mohanty S, Chaudhary Z, Kumari S, Dabas J, Bodh R. Does platelet-rich fibrin have a role in osseointegration of immediate implants? A randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 47:1178-1188. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 10/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Kumari S, Chauhan P, Kathole M, Arora J, Suri RK, Kohli M. Pronator teres accessorius: A new variant in flexor antebrachial musculature. Morphologie 2018; 102:21-24. [PMID: 28927574 DOI: 10.1016/j.morpho.2017.07.174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 07/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Muscles of flexor compartment of forearm have a common origin from medial epicondyle of humerus. Additional bellies of flexor muscles are commonly reported but presence of supernumerary muscles is an infrequent phenomenon. The present study describes an unusual muscle mass in flexor compartment of forearm simulating pronator teres. During routine dissection the upper limb of a 50 years old male cadaver, a supernumerary muscle was found on left side of the upper limb in the flexor compartment. The origin of the muscle was 2cm wide and aponeurotic in nature and attached to an oblique line extending from the inferior surface of the medial epicondyle and the medial surface of the trochlea. It was inserted on an oblique line 2.5cm wide on the radius in area between supinator superiorly and flexor digitorum profundus inferiorly. Existence of accessory muscles, which connect flexor muscles, could be explained embryologically by incomplete cleavage of flexor mass during development. The flexor muscles of the forearm develop from the flexor mass which subsequently divides into two layers: superficial and deep. The deep layer gives rise to flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus and flexor pollicis longus. These supernumerary muscles are extremely rare entities and probably represent deranged embryological development or the process of atavism in which the anomalous part persist for a longer time in the tree of evolution.
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- S Kumari
- Department of Anatomy, VMMC and SJH, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, VMMC and SJH, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Anatomy, VMMC and SJH, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, VMMC and SJH, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, VMMC and SJH, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, VMMC and SJH, New Delhi, India
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Gupta R, Rahman K, Singh M, Kumari S, Yadav G, Nityanand S. Utility of a Single-Tube, Six-Color Flow Cytometry Panel for the Diagnosis of Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Experience of a Tertiary Care Centre in India. Int J Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Res 2018; 12:29-34. [PMID: 29951175 PMCID: PMC6018243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Background: Diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) is challenging in the presence of morphological mimickers. Flow cytometric immunophenotyping (FCI) has been added to the diagnostic armamentarium, but its use in clinical practice is variable. Materials and Methods: Bone marrow aspirate samples from 54 patients with a clinical and/or morphological suspicion of MDS were subjected to FCI using a single-tube, 6-colour panel comprising of monoclonal antibodies against CD13, CD11b, CD16, CD34, CD45 and CD56. Analysis was centered on the abnormal maturation pattern of granulocytes, blast percentage (≥3%) and ratio of side scatter peak channel value (SSC-PCV) of granulocytes and lymphocytes. Each of these parameters was assigned a score of 1. Overall sensitivity and specificity of this panel was ascertained to differentiate cytopenia/s of MDS from non-MDS cases. Results: Forty MDS and 14 non-MDS cases were diagnosed based on morphology and cytogenetic results. Twenty control samples were also processed simultaneously for FCI to assign the cutoff for various flow cytometric parameters. A score ≥2 was defined as positive for MDS. Hypogranularity was present in 62.5% cases of MDS. The median SSC-PCV of granulocytes and lymphocytes was 6.16 in the MDS group, 7.9 in the non-MDS group and 8.90 in the control group (p <0.05). This cut-off value of 6.16 had a specificity of 92.5% based on the ROC curve analysis. Abnormal granulocyte maturation patterns for CD13/16, CD13/11b and CD11b/16 dot plots were observed in 95.3, 69.8 and 74.4% cases, respectively. The overall sensitivity and specificity of the panel was found to be 87.5% and 64.2%, respectively. Conclusion: FCI is now an important tool for diagnostic workup in patients presenting with persistent cytopenia with or without morphological evidence of dyspoiesis. Inclusion of objective parameters like SSC-PCV would also reduce inter-lab variability in MDS diagnosis.
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Manchala H, Kumar M, Kumari S. Analysis of various prognostic factors on local control and survival in post operative cases of malignant salivary gland tumors. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx665.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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