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OC-081: Knowledge based treatment planning and validation of VMAT for Cervical Cancer. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(20)30450-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Clinical profile and outcome of HER2 positive breast cancer patients with brain metastases treated with HER2 targeted therapy: Real-world experience. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz242.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Randomised controlled trial of scalp cooling (SC) for the prevention of chemotherapy induced alopecia (CIA). Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz265.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Structural and thermal investigations of CaU(PO4)2; phase diagram study of MO−UO2–P2O5 systems (M = Ca, Sr, Ba). J SOLID STATE CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2019.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Purification, crystallization and anticancer activity evaluation of the compound alternariol methyl ether from endophytic fungi Alternaria alternata. J Appl Microbiol 2019; 127:1468-1478. [PMID: 31403229 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2018] [Revised: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIMS Medicinal plant-associated endophytic fungi are important sources of precious bioactive compounds, contributing more than 80% of the natural drugs for various ailments. The present study was aimed at evaluating the anticancer activity of the crystallized compound alternariol methyl ether (AME) against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) both in vitro and in vivo from an endophytic fungus residing in the medicinal plant Vitex negundo. METHODS AND RESULTS The secondary metabolites from the endophytic fungus Alternaria alternata MGTMMP031 were isolated. Purification and characterization of the compound was performed and the potential compound was identified as AME. The crystal structure of AME was unambiguously confirmed by X-ray analysis. AME has been checked for its antibacterial and anticancer properties which showed its effectiveness against various bacteria and demonstrated marked anti-proliferative activity against the human HCC cells (HUH-7) both in vitro and in vivo. Mode of actions included cell cycle arrest, reducing the level of markers enzymes of liver cancer and preventing tumour growth. CONCLUSIONS Alternariol methyl ether acts as a potential therapeutic target against HCC. The compound was isolated and the crystal structure was obtained for the first time from the endophytic fungus A. alternata MGTMMP031. In the present study, the crystallized structure of AME was obtained by slow evaporation technique. It can be concluded that AME acts as a potential therapeutic target against HCC. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Endophytic fungi residing in the medicinal plants have strong biological significance and bioactive compounds from these fungi provide better therapeutic targets against diseases.
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Collective substitutions of selective rare earths (Yb 3+, Dy 3+, Tb 3+, Gd 3+, Eu 3+, Nd 3+) in ZrO 2: an exciting prospect for biomedical applications. Dalton Trans 2019; 48:9291-9302. [PMID: 31166338 DOI: 10.1039/c9dt01930h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The study aims to understand the significance of collective rare earth (RE3+) substitutions in ZrO2 structures for biomedical applications. The RE3+ ions namely Yb3+, Dy3+, Tb3+, Gd3+, Eu3+, and Nd3+ were selected and their concentrations were adjusted to obtain three different combinations. The influence of RE3+ on the crystal structure of ZrO2 alongside the absorption, luminescence, mechanical, magnetic, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) properties was explored. The concomitant effect of the average ionic size and RE3+ concentration determines the crystallization behavior of ZrO2 at elevated temperatures. The collective RE3+ substitutions exhibit both up-conversion and down-conversion emissions with their respective excitation at 793 and 350 nm. Nevertheless, increment in the concentration of RE3+ is found to be detrimental to the mechanical stability of ZrO2. The collective characteristics of multiple RE3+ demonstrate the potential of the investigated system in multimodal imaging applications. The unique luminescence characteristics of Eu3+ and Tb3+ are promising for fluorescence imaging while the presence of Dy3+, Tb3+, Gd3+ and Nd3+ unveils a paramagnetic response required for MRI. In addition, Dy3+ and Yb3+ contribute to the high X-ray absorption coefficient values suitable for X-ray CT imaging.
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Structure, luminescence, mechanical and in vitro behavior of zirconia toughened alumina due to terbium substitutions. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 102:810-819. [PMID: 31147053 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The significance of Tb3+ inclusions at the zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA) structure was explored. The influence of Tb3+ content at the crystal structures of ZrO2 and Al2O3 and the resultant optical, mechanical, magnetic and cytotoxicity properties were deliberated. The critical role of Tb3+ to attain a structurally stable ZTA until 1500 °C is ensured. Depending on the Tb3+ content, either tetragonal zirconia (t-ZrO2) or cubic zirconia (c-ZrO2) structures were stabilized while the propensity of Tb3+ reaction with Al2O3 to yield TbAlO3 is transpired only after exceeding the occupancy limit in ZrO2. The green emission and paramagnetic features are imparted by the Tb3+ inclusions at the ZTA structure. Dense and pore free microstructures with a direct impact on the improved mechanical features of ZTA is empowered by the presence of Tb3+. Further, the results from MTT assay and live/dead cell staining ensured the negligence of Tb3+ contained ZTA systems to induce toxicity.
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Evolutionary algorithm based control strategy for enhanced operation of multifunction grid connected converters. JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & FUZZY SYSTEMS 2019. [DOI: 10.3233/jifs-179000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PV-0629 Late toxicity and PROMs in pelvic or prostate RT in high risk prostate cancer: A randomized trial. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)31049-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Insights into structural and inhibitory mechanisms of low pH-induced conformational change of influenza HA2 protein: a computational approach. J Mol Model 2019; 25:99. [PMID: 30904969 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-019-3982-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Though oseltamivir and zanamivir are the active anti-influenza drugs, the emergence of different strains of influenza A virus with mutations creates drug-resistance to these drugs. Therefore, it is essential to find a suitable approach to stop the viral infection. The present study focuses on understanding the conformational changes of the HA2 protein at different pH levels (pH 7, pH 6, pH 5) and on blocking the low pH-induced conformational changes of the HA2 protein with a suitable ligand using molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation methods. As the pH value decreases to pH 5, the protein undergoes large conformational changes with less stability in the order of pH 7 > pH 6 > pH 5. The fusion peptide (residues 1-20) and the extended loop (residues 58-75) deviate more at pH 5. The ligand stachyflin bound between the N- and C-terminal helix regions retains the stability of the HA2 protein at pH 5 and blocks the low pH-induced conformational transition. The performance of stachyflin is increased when it directly interacts with residues at the intramonomer binding site rather than the intermonomer binding site. The susceptibility of the HA2 protein of different subtypes to stachyflin is in the order of H1 > H7 > H5 > H2 > H3. Stachflin has a higher binding affinity for H1 (at pH 7, pH 6, pH 5) and H7 subtypes than others. Lys47, Lys58, and Glu103 are the key residues that favor the binding and highly stabilize the HA2 protein at low pH. Graphical abstract Low pH-induced conformational change of influenza HA2 protein.
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Structural and bio-mineralization features of alumina zirconia composite influenced by the combined Ca 2+ and PO 43- additions. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 98:381-391. [PMID: 30813039 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.12.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Revised: 12/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The structural and bioactivity features of alumina zirconia composite (AZC) due to Ca2+ and PO43- additions are demonstrated. An in situ synthetic approach, starting from the solution precursors is devised for the powder synthesis in which the assorted range of Ca2+ and PO43- additions were done to the equimolar concentrations of Al3+ and Zr4+ precursors. The results witnessed the unique crystallization of tetragonal zirconia (t-ZrO2) at 1100 °C while Ca2+, PO43- and Al2O3 remained in their amorphous state in the system. On further heat treatment, α-Al2O3 crystallized at 1200 °C, which enforced t- → m-ZrO2 transformation while Ca2+ and PO43- still retained their amorphous state. The immersion tests in simulated body fluid (SBF) solution validated the enhanced bio-mineralization activity of AZC due to Ca2+ and PO43- additions. The results from the indentation tests demonstrated good uniformity in the elastic modulus and hardness data of the investigated specimens. Further, in vitro cell culture tests ascertained the bioactivity of all the AZC compositions.
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Comparison of subjective, objective and patient reported cosmetic outcomes between accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) and whole breast radiotherapy (WBRT): a prospective propensity score matched pair analysis. Breast 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(19)30307-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Synergistic Complexes of Tributyl Phosphate and Dibutyl (Butyl) Phosphonate with Uranyl bis(β-diketonates). Synthesis, Characterisation and Molecular Structure of [UO2(TTA)2.TIBP]. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.3184/030823401103169081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tributyl phosphate or dibutyl (butyl) phosphonate complexes of the type [UO2 (OO)2.X] (OO = TTA or DBM; X = TBP, TIBP or DBBP) have been prepared and characterised by 1H and 31P{1H} NMR, IR and elemental analyses. The structure of complex [UO2(TTA)2.TIBP] shows that the TIBP ligand coordinates through its phosphoryl oxygen atom to the uranyl ion.
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Carbamoyl Methyl Sulfoxide Compounds of Lanthanum (III) Nitrate. Crystal and Molecular Structure of [La(NO3)3 {C6H5SOCH2CON(C4H9)2}2]. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.3184/030823407x268098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Carbamoyl methyl sulfoxide compounds of lanthanum (III) nitrate of the type [La(NO3)3L2] (where L = C6H5SOCH2CON(iC3H7)2, C6H5SOCH2CON(C4H9)2 C6H5SOCH2CON(iC4H9)2) have been synthesised and characterised. The structure of the compound [La(NO3)3(C6H5SOCH2CON(C4H9)2)2] shows that the C6H5SOCH2CON(C4H9)2 bonds through both the sulfoxo and carbamoyl oxygen atoms to the lanthanum(III) nitrate and acts as a bidentate chelating ligand.
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Synthesis and characterization of [Bis (β-Diketonato) Uranium (Vi)] Malonamide Adducts. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.3184/030823400103167570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Malonamide (L) acts as monodentate ligand in [UO2(OO)2. L] complexes (where OO = a diketonate, HTTA = thenoyltrifluoroacetone [C4H3S.CO.CH2.COCF3]; HDBM = dibenzoylmethane [C6H5CO.CH2.COC6H5]; HBTA = benzoyltrifluoroacetone [C6H5CO.CH2.CO.CF3]) and coordinating through one of its amido oxygen atoms to the uranyl ion.
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Syntheses and Characterisation of Amide Adducts of Uranyl Bis (β-Diketonates) the Molecular Structure of [UO2(DBM)2.C4H9CON(3-C5H11) (sec-C4H9)]. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.3184/030823403103174858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The first structurally characterised uranyl bis (β-diketonate)-amide adduct compound [UO2(DBM)2. C4H9CON ( 3-C5H11) ( sec-C4H9)] (DBM = dibenzoylmethanate) shows that the amide ligand bonded through its amido oxygen atom to the uranyl group. The average bond distances for U–O(uranyl), U–O(DBM) and U–O(amide) are 1.778(5), 2.346(5) and 2.411(5)Å respectively.
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Abstract P2-02-17: Metabolism-driven cancer identification with GLUT5-specific molecular probes. Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p2-02-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Current cancer imaging agents are limited in their ability to distinguish cancers from normal cells (low cancer-selectivity) and identify cancers at different stages of development (low cancer-specificity). This limitation makes biopsy mandatory for diagnosis and continuous treatment monitoring. Analysis of biopsy samples may also have some ambiguity in clearly identifying malignant and metastatic cells, resulting in cases of mischaracterization and overdiagnosis. Hence, cancer-selective and cancer-specific imaging agents are needed. Distinguishing cancer types and stages can be achieved by addressing differences in their nutrient uptake, manifested as changes in the expression of facilitative sugar transporters (GLUTs). Here, we present a novel approach to target the enhanced metabolism in breast cancers with sugar-like fluorescently labeled probes – ManCous - engineered for specific uptake by fructose transporter GLUT5. The differential accumulation of these probes in cancer cells parallels the differential activity of GLUT5 and results in active fluorescence accumulation within cancers with the highest levels observed in premalignant phenotypes.
Results: Locking fructose conformation in the furanose form was found to provide a sugar-like mimics recognized explicitly by GLUT5. The corresponding coumarin conjugates – ManCous (Figure 1A) - were found to exhibit GLUT5-specific uptake and work as reporters of GLUT5 activity in cells. Differential activity of GLUT5 in cells was found to parallel the differences in the uptake of ManCous. Significant differences in accumulation of ManCou-induced fluorescence were observed between normal and cancer cells and between cancer phenotypes (Figure 1A). Namely, an 8-fold difference in ManCou accumulation was observed between normal and adenocarcinoma MCF7 cells, and 70-fold difference was observed between normal and premalignant MCF10aNeoT cells. The uptaken ManCou were found to be metabolized by hexokinase to form phosphorylated analogs and effectively compete with glucose for hexokinase II (Figure 1B). The probes were found to be non-cytotoxic at concentrations below 100 μM, with higher cytotoxicity towards cancer cells at probe concentrations above 100 μM
Conclusions: The dependence of breast cancer cells on fructose provides a firm basis for developing imaging approaches to discriminate between normal and cancer cells as well as potentially between cancer phenotypes. While current probes are restricted to in-vitro imaging, further probe evolution is expected to lead to new in vivo agents, owing to a proper modification of the scaffold with the relevant radioactive (PET) or other imaging entity and retention of transporter specificity. The development of transporter-specific GLUT5 affinity probes could further contribute to enhancing the impact of fructose uptake inhibition for approaching cancer-specific therapies.
Citation Format: Ghosh A, Kannan S, Begoyan VV, Weselinski LJ, Rao S, Tanasova M. Metabolism-driven cancer identification with GLUT5-specific molecular probes [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2018 Dec 4-8; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2019;79(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P2-02-17.
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Photosensitizer-based multimodal nanocomposites as a theranostic agent for near infrared (NIR)-guided cancer-targeting synergistic chemo-phototherapy. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz029.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Remarkably enhanced direct dissolution of plutonium oxide in task-specific ionic liquid: insights from electrochemical and theoretical investigations. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:1474-1477. [PMID: 30644934 DOI: 10.1039/c8cc10256b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The present work envisages an approach for direct dissolution of PuO2 in a task-specific ionic liquid (TSIL). An attractive possibility to electrodeposit plutonium from the mixture of TSIL and PuO2 has been explored further. The carboxyl functional group attached to the TSIL plays a key role in facilitating the dissolution of plutonium ions.
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Structural, charge density and bond length variations in c-Y 2O 3 influenced by progressive cerium additions. CrystEngComm 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9ce00672a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Cerium occupancy induces expansion of the cubic Y2O3 unit cell and yields a dense microstructure alongside enhanced mechanical properties.
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Prevalence of FVIII inhibitors in severe haemophilia A patients: Effect of treatment and genetic factors in an Indian population. Haemophilia 2018; 25:67-74. [PMID: 30427567 DOI: 10.1111/hae.13633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Factor replacement therapy in treatment of haemophilia A is complicated by the production of neutralising antibodies known as inhibitors. The formation of inhibitors is multifactorial being associated with both genetic and environmental factors. AIM To document the prevalence of inhibitors in severe haemophilia in the community where most patients receive only infrequent episodic replacement therapy and evaluate the factors which could be contributing to it. METHODS Community based camps were conducted in different parts of the country. Patients were assessed through a structured questionnaire and blood samples were obtained for laboratory evaluation of inhibitors and defined immunological parameters. RESULTS Inhibitors were present in 87/447 (19.5%) of the evaluated patients. High-titre inhibitor (>5 Bethesda Units [BU]) was identified in 31 (35.6%) patients. HLA DRB1-13-positive cases (RR = 2.04; 95% CI 1.06-3.911; P = 0.033) had an increased risk of inhibitor formation which was retained in the high-titre subset. A decreased risk of inhibitor formation was noted with heterozygous IL4-590 C/T allele (RR = 0.22; 95% CI 0.108-0.442: P = 0.000). There were no significant correlations between any of the evaluated environmental factors and the development of inhibitors in this study. CONCLUSION The overall prevalence of inhibitors in patients with severe haemophilia A is similar to that reported among patients receiving regular replacement therapy. The data from this study, limited by its retrospective and cross-sectional study design, would suggest that genetic rather than environmental are more likely to impact the development of inhibitors.
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Extraction and electrochemical investigations of Pu(IV) employing green solvent system containing new bifunctional ligand and Bmim[NTf2] ionic liquid. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-018-6089-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction–Induced Apoptosis in Breast Carcinoma Cells Through pH-Dependent Intracellular Quercetin NDDS of PVPylated-TiO 2NPs. J Glob Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.86800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: The conventional chemotherapy has some noticeable drawbacks, such as lack of specificity, the requirement of high drug-dose, adverse effects, and gradual development of multidrug resistance (MDR), that reduce the efficacy of cancer therapy. Aim: To achieve intracellular drug delivery, strategies for overcoming various biologic barriers from the system level to the organ level, to the cellular level. To win through over these challenges in chemotherapy is to be achieving high drug loading combination with low leakage at physiologic pH, minimal toxicity toward healthy cells, and tunable controlled release at the site of action is an ongoing challenge. Methods: To assist drug delivery, we have prepared PVPylated-TiO2NPs consisting of Qtn with high loading efficiency (26.6% w/w) for NDDS. Qtn-PVPylated-TiO2NPs uptake via endocytosed by cancer cells able to generate intracellular ROS, to decrease the mitochondrial membrane potential loss (Δψm) to release cytochrome- c, Bcl-2 dysregulation into the cytosol and then activating caspase-3 to induce cancer cell apoptosis. Results: These novel nanocombinations can be used to improve cancer nanotherapy by induction of apoptosis in vitro. Analysis at molecular level revealed that Qtn-PVPylated-TiO2NPs nanocombination induced Δψm-mediated apoptotic signaling pathway. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is a novel report using Qtn-PVPylated-TiO2NPs nanocombinations to study the pH-dependent intracellular NDDS to cancer cells. This new nanoformulations of this study may further advance the use of Qtn-PVPylated-TiO2NPs based nanotherapeutic of biomaterials for various biomedical applications, especially cancer nanotherapy.
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Design and structural investigations of Yb 3+ substituted β-Ca 3(PO 4) 2 contrast agents for bimodal NIR luminescence and X-ray CT imaging. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 91:817-823. [PMID: 30033317 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The quest for the development of bone substitutes with contrast agents for diagnostic imaging subsists to distinguish synthetic bone from native human tissue. To this aim, ytterbium (Yb3+) substitutions in β-tricalcium phosphate (β-Ca3(PO4)2, β-TCP) as contrast agents has been developed to differentiate implant materials thereby, facilitating as host for bimodal imaging application by means of NIR luminescence and X-ray computed tomography techniques. A facile aqueous chemical precipitation route with the aid of surfactant is used for the synthesis of Yb3+ substitutions in β-Ca3(PO4)2. The characterization results affirms the ability of β-Ca3(PO4)2 to host 4.36 mol% of Yb3+ while the excess Yb3+ crystallizes as YbPO4. The structure refinement results favour the occupancy of Yb3+ at the Ca2+(5) site of β-Ca3(PO4)2. The absorption and photoluminescence spectra in the near infrared region with emission intensity ~1024 nm in the second biological window correspond to 2F5/2 → 2F7/2 transitions of Yb3+. The designed Yb3+ substituted β-Ca3(PO4)2 does not exhibit any toxicity in human osteosarcoma cell lines and delivers an excellent in vitro CT contrast ability allied by the enhanced signal intensity and high X-ray absorption coefficient.
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Lanthanide phosphate (LnPO 4 ) rods as bio-probes: A systematic investigation on structural, optical, magnetic, and biological characteristics. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2018; 107:1372-1383. [PMID: 30265773 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The proposed work involves an exclusive study on the synthesis protocol, crystal structure analysis, and imaging contrast features of unique lanthanide phosphates (LnPO4 ). XRD and Raman spectra affirmed the ability of the proposed synthesis technique to achieve unique LnPO4 devoid of impurities. The crystal structure analysis confirms the P121/c1 space setting of NdPO4 , EuPO4 , GdPO4 , and TbPO4 that all uniformly crystallizes in monoclinic unit cell. In a similar manner, the tetragonal crystal setting of DyPO4 , ErPO4 , HoPO4 , and YbPO4 that unvaryingly possess the I41/amd space setting is confirmed. Under the same synthesis conditions, the monoclinic (Eu) and tetragonal (Ho) lanthanide phosphates displayed uniform rod-like morphologies. Absorption and luminescence properties of unique LnPO4 were determined. In vitro biological studies demonstrated low toxicity levels of LnPO4 and clearly distinguished fluorescence of TbPO4 and EuPO4 in Y79, retinoblastoma cell lines. The paramagnetic response of GdPO4 , NdPO4 , DyPO4 , TbPO4 , and HoPO4 facilitated excellent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast features. Meanwhile, GdPO4 , DyPO4 , HoPO4 , and YbPO4 possessing higher X-ray absorption coefficient than clinical contrast Omnipaque™ exhibited high computed tomography (CT) efficiency. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater 107B: 1372-1383, 2019.
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Bioactive compound from Aspergillus terreusDMTMGK004 synergistically contributes towards potential anti-pathogenicity. Lett Appl Microbiol 2018; 67:579-588. [PMID: 30203855 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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This study focused on the evaluation of fungal compound for their anti-pathogenic potential against respiratory pathogens. Soil samples were collected from various geographical regions in Madurai, fungal strain was isolated and identified as Aspergillus terreusDMTMGK004 (MGK004). Secondary metabolites were extracted and evaluated for antioxidant potential. It exhibited significantly high anti-proliferative property against gastric adenocarcinoma (AGS) cell lines. Antimicrobial activity against Gram positive (Streptococcus pneumoniae) and Gram negative (Klebsiella pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae) respiratory pathogens were analysed and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were determined. Furthermore, the time-killing assay illustrated that the metabolite eliminates 50% of the vegetative cells within few hours of the treatment. From the spectral data, the major functional groups present in the compound were determined as carbonyl group and phenolic hydroxyl group which contribute towards its bioactivity. The compound significantly depreciates the production of extracellular polysaccharides which results in the weakening of biofilm architecture and resistance towards serum killing and phagocytosis. It also induced cell membrane damage which leads to protein and nucleic acid leakage. Hence, the results of the present study could provide a better insinuation towards the formulation of new drug targeting respiratory pathogens. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: The ubiquitous fungi Aspergillus terreus is well known for its secondary metabolite production. The fungus was evaluated for production of antagonistic molecule to reduce the growth of infectious agents causing respiratory infections. It exhibited the biological means of antioxidant, anti-proliferative and anti-pathogenic compound production. The compound exhibits killing effect against respiratory pathogens within two hours. It induced cell membrane damage leading to protein and nucleic acid leakage. It significantly reduced the production of extracellular polysaccharides. The results provide needed information to design innovative strategies for targeting pathogenic factors of the respiratory pathogens instead of killing it precisely.
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Cyclin D1 overexpression associated with activation of STAT3 in oral carcinoma patients from South India. J Cancer Res Ther 2018. [PMID: 29516928 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1482.188295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Our previous study showed that overexpression of cyclin D1 protein is associated with poor prognosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients. Regarding the alteration in the transactivating pathway regulating cyclin D1 expression is still unclear in OSCC from our population. Objectives The major objective of this study is to understand the alteration associated with the transactivation pathway regulating the cyclin D1 overexpression in OSCC patients from our population. Materials and Methods Alteration in the transactivation pathway regulating cyclin D1 expression was evaluated in tumor sample from OSCC patients. The findings were further validated using in vitro knockdown model in OSCC cell line. Results Results from the patients' samples showed that the Phospho-STAT3 has a significant association with cyclin D1 overexpression in OSCC tumor samples. Further knockdown in vitro studies using SCC66 showed a significant correlation between STAT3 and cyclin D1 in OSCC. Conclusion The results from this study showed that in our population the cyclin D1 overexpression is associated with hyperactivation of STAT3 pathway. Our previous result has shown that the cyclin D1 protein overexpression is associated with poor prognosis in OSCC patients. Hence, STAT3 pathway will be better target for the patients with increased cyclin D1 in OSCC patients from our population.
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Application of optimization algorithms to generation expansion planning problem. JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & FUZZY SYSTEMS 2018. [DOI: 10.3233/jifs-169681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A novel approach for extraction of plutonium and americium from aqueous complexing media. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-018-5857-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Potential Biological Markers for the Staging of Tumor Progression in Oral Mucosa: A Multivariate Analysis. Int J Biol Markers 2018; 11:67-76. [PMID: 8776606 DOI: 10.1177/172460089601100202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A recent trend in cancer control programmes is the development of early detection strategies and chemoprevention of premalignant lesions. The present study evaluates the potential of selected markers in the biological staging of tumor progression in oral mucosa for better management of the disease. The expression patterns of various cytokeratin protein types such as 10/11, 13 & 16, 19, 18, 14 and pancytokeratin, involucrin, ras p21, epidermal growth factor (EGF) and its receptor (EGFR) were assessed immunohistochemically in various stages of tumor progression in oral mucosa. Statistical analyses such as the Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA, Spearman's rank correlation and multiple regression analysis were carried out to see which proteins have a significant association with tumor progression in oral mucosa. Statistical analysis showed that the expression patterns of cytokeratin types 10/11, 14 and 19, involucrin and epidermal growth factor were significantly correlated with tumor progression in oral mucosa in both univariate and multivariate analysis. Thus the biological stage of a lesion can be calculated from the multiple regression equation derived for these proteins, which could be more useful in assessing the stage of tumor progression in oral mucosa than histopathological grading.
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Structural, Mechanical, Imaging and in Vitro Evaluation of the Combined Effect of Gd 3+ and Dy 3+ in the ZrO 2-SiO 2 Binary System. Inorg Chem 2018; 57:4602-4612. [PMID: 29620367 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.8b00337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Mechanical strength and biocompatibility are considered the main prerequisites for materials in total hip replacement or joint prosthesis. Noninvasive surgical procedures are necessary to monitor the performance of a medical device in vivo after implantation. To this aim, simultaneous Gd3+ and Dy3+ additions to the ZrO2-SiO2 binary system were investigated. The results demonstrate the effective role of Gd3+ and Dy3+ to maintain the structural and mechanical stability of cubic zirconia ( c-ZrO2) up to 1400 °C, through their occupancy of ZrO2 lattice sites. A gradual tetragonal to cubic zirconia ( t-ZrO2 → c-ZrO2) phase transition is also observed that is dependent on the Gd3+ and Dy3+ content in the ZrO2-SiO2. The crystallization of either ZrSiO4 or SiO2 at elevated temperatures is delayed by the enhanced thermal energy consumed by the excess inclusion of Gd3+ and Dy3+ at c-ZrO2 lattice. The addition of Gd3+ and Dy3+ leads to an increase in the density, elastic modulus, hardness, and toughness above that of unmodified ZrO2-SiO2. The multimodal imaging contrast enhancement of the Gd3+ and Dy3+ combinations were revealed through magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography contrast imaging tests. Biocompatibility of the Gd3+ and Dy3+ dual-doped ZrO2-SiO2 systems was verified through in vitro biological studies.
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Multicolor GLUT5-permeable fluorescent probes for fructose transport analysis. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:3855-3858. [PMID: 29594264 DOI: 10.1039/c7cc09809j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The specificity of carbohydrate transporters towards their substrates poses a significant challenge for the development of molecular probes to monitor sugar uptake in cells for biochemical and biomedical applications. Herein we report a new set of coumarin-based fluorescent sugar conjugates applicable for the analysis of fructose uptake due to their free passage through the fructose-specific transporter GLUT5. The reported probes cover a broad range of the fluorescence spectrum providing essential tools for the evaluation of fructose transport capacity in live cells.
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PO-1014: Comparison of subjective and objective assessment of cosmetic outcome following breast brachytherapy. Radiother Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(18)31324-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Asking key questions in the consent process. Anaesthesia 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.14265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Selective recognition of uranyl ions from bulk of thorium(iv) and lanthanide(iii) ions by tetraalkyl urea: a combined experimental and quantum chemical study. Dalton Trans 2018; 45:10319-25. [PMID: 27241102 DOI: 10.1039/c6dt01191h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The selective separation of uranyl ions from an aqueous solution is one of the most important criteria for sustainable nuclear energy production. We report herein a known, but unexplored extractant, tetraalkyl urea, which shows supreme selectivity for uranium in the presence of interfering thorium and other lanthanide ions from a nitric acid medium. The structural characterization of the uranyl complex (UO2X2·2L, where X = NO3(-), Cl(-) and Br(-)) by IR, NMR and single crystal X-ray diffraction provides insight into the strong interaction between the uranyl ion and the ligand. The origin of this supreme selectivity for uranyl ions is further supported by electronic structure calculations. Uranyl binding with the extractant is thermodynamically more favourable when compared to thorium and the selectivity is achieved through a combination of electronic and steric effects.
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Innovative use of Kesling spring separators: A clinical pearl. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTIC REHABILITATION 2018. [DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_1_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Probiotics: The marvelous factor and health benefits. BIOMEDICAL AND BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_87_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Probing the combined additions of Ca 2+ and PO 43− in the stabilized ZrO 2 polymorph: structural, morphological and mechanical analysis. CrystEngComm 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8ce01381k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Selective uptake of Ca2+ at c-ZrO2 lattice: additions beyond critical limit lead to β-Ca3(PO4)2 crystallization in the presence of PO43−.
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Cosubstitution of Lanthanides (Gd3+/Dy3+/Yb3+) in β-Ca3(PO4)2 for Upconversion Luminescence, CT/MRI Multimodal Imaging. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2017; 4:47-56. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The inhibitory performance of flavonoid cyanidin-3-sambubiocide against H274Y mutation in H1N1 influenza virus. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2017; 36:4255-4269. [PMID: 29199545 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2017.1413422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is the most accepted antiviral drug that targets the neuraminidase (NA) protein to inhibit the viral release from the host cell. Few H1N1 influenza strains with the H274Y mutation creates drug resistance to oseltamivir. In this study, we report that flavonoid cyanidin-3-sambubiocide (C3S) compound acts as a potential inhibitor against H274Y mutation. The drug resistance mechanism and inhibitory activity of C3S and oseltamivir against wild-type (WT) and H274Y mutant-type (MT) have been studied and compared based on the results of molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and quantum chemical methods. Oseltamivir has been found less binding affinity with MT. C3S has more binding affinity with WT and MT proteins. From the dynamical study, the 150th loop of the MT protein has found more deformation than WT. A single H274Y mutation induces the conformational changes in the 150th loop which leads to produce more resistance to oseltamivir. The 150th cavity is more attractive target for C3S to stop the conformational changes in the MT, than 430th cavity of NA protein. The C3S is stabilized with MT by more number of hydrogen bonds than oseltamivir. The electrostatic interaction energy shows a stronger C3S binding with MT and this compound may be more effective against oseltamivir-resistant virus strains.
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Proflavine an acridine DNA intercalating agent and strong antimicrobial possessing potential properties of carcinogen. KARBALA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.kijoms.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin-Conjugated Bimetallic Silver–Gadolinium Nanoalloy for Multimodal MRI-CT-Optical Imaging and pH-Responsive Drug Release. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2017; 3:3607-3619. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Cover Image. Oral Dis 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.12788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Patient-Reported Outcome Measures With Prostate Only or Whole Pelvic Radiation Therapy in High Risk Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial Data. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.06.1215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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ENRICHMENT OF ENSEMBLE LEARNING USING K-MODES RANDOM SAMPLING. ICTACT JOURNAL ON SOFT COMPUTING 2017. [DOI: 10.21917/ijsc.2017.0217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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A Bimetallic Silver-Neodymium Theranostic Nanoparticle with Multimodal NIR/MRI/CT Imaging and Combined Chemo-photothermal Therapy. Inorg Chem 2017; 56:12054-12066. [PMID: 28933536 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.7b02103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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An engineered metallic nanostructure is an excellent candidate for "theranosis" of cancer, having intrinsic properties of multimodal imaging and therapy. Toward this target, the development of silver-neodymium bimetallic nanoparticles (Ag-Nd BNPs) via microwave-assisted polyol synthesis is presented. The resultant Ag-Nd BNPs exhibit good monodispersity with average size of 10 nm, fluorescence in the near-infrared (NIR) region, and magnetic properties. The Ag-Nd BNPs also validate MRI, CT, and NIR trimodal imaging ability and enunciate valuable temperature response upon irradiation under a NIR laser. Aided by chitosan functionalization on the surface, the Ag-Nd BNPs deliver good biocompatibility and also promote the loading of paclitaxel, an anticancer drug. Isothermal titration calorimetry affirms the combination of strong binding affinity of drug and high loading efficiency of 7 drug molecules per nanoparticle. Moreover, Ag-Nd BNPs also illustrate a highly efficient photothermal effect in PBS. Therefore, the synergistic effects of paclitaxel and the photothermal effect make BNPs excellent "combined therapeutic agents", and also give them the important ability to destroy cancer cells in vitro at very low dose in comparison to single therapy. Thus, the Ag-Nd BNPs unveil a combination of MRI/CT/NIR imaging and chemo-photothermal therapy that ensures accurate diagnosis at an early stage and comprehensive eradication of tumor cells without affecting healthy cells.
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Gadolinium Doping in Zirconia-Toughened Alumina Systems and Their Structural, Mechanical, and Aging Behavior Repercussions. Inorg Chem 2017; 56:10998-11007. [PMID: 28846397 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.7b01291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A series of Gd3+ dopings in zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) systems were undertaken to explore the resultant structural, morphological, hydrothermal aging, and mechanical behavior and imaging contrast abilities. The results from the characterization techniques demonstrate the significance of Gd3+ in preserving the structural stability of ZTA systems. ZTA undergoes phase degradation with 10 wt % Gd3+ at 1400 °C, while the 100 wt % Gd3+ yields GdAlO3 even at 1200 °C. Gd3+ doping at the intermediate level preserves the structural stability of ZTA systems until 1400 °C. Gd3+ occupies the ZrO2 lattice, and its gradual accumulation induces tetragonal ZrO2 (t-ZrO2) to cubic ZrO2 (c-ZrO2) phase transition. α-Al2O3 crystallizes at 1200 °C and remains unperturbed except for its reaction with the free Gd3+ ions to yield GdAlO3. Aging studies and mechanical tests signify the impeccable role of Gd3+ in ZTA systems to resist phase degradation. Further, the imaging contrast ability of ZTA systems due to Gd3+ doping is verified from the in vitro magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests.
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A nomogram for predicting the risk of neck node metastasis in pathologically node-negative oral cavity carcinoma. Oral Dis 2017; 23:1087-1098. [PMID: 28580710 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Revised: 05/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To generate a nomogram for predicting the risk of neck node metastasis in pathologically node-negative patients using a combination of variables comprising of protein expression, ultrastructural alterations and clinicopathological parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS Surgically removed oral tumours (n = 103) were analysed for the expression of desmosomal and hemidesmosomal assembly proteins by immunohistochemistry and ultrastructural alterations by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Protein expression, ultrastructural alterations and clinicopathological variables were used to construct nomogram from the training set in 75 patients. Clinical utility of the nomogram was validated in a discrete set of 28 patients. RESULTS Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed on the training set, and obtained significant variables comprising of integrin β4 expression (p = .027), number of hemidesmosomes (p = .027)/desmosomes (p = .046), tumour differentiation grade (p = .033) and tumour thickness (p = .024) were used for construction of the nomogram. The area under the curve was calculated for both training 0.821 (95% CI 0.725-0.918) and validation sets 0.880 (95% CI 0.743-1.000). The nomogram demonstrated a predictive accuracy of 73.3% and 78.6% with the sensitivity of 81.4% and 83.3% in the training and validation sets, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The nomogram constructed on postsurgical tumour samples will be a value addition to histopathology for the detection of neck node metastasis in pathologically node-negative patients.
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The suppression of breast cancer cells growth by irinotecan loaded zinc oxide nanoparticles through E2F3/Akt/Mdm2/AR controlled apoptosis. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx137.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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