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Rangappa D, Manickavasakam K, Muniyappa M, Bekal C, Shenoy B S, Misnon II, Kandasamy M, Shetty M. A rapid supercritical water approach for one-pot synthesis of a branched BiVO 4/RGO composite as a Li-ion battery anode. RSC Adv 2024; 14:7699-7709. [PMID: 38444968 PMCID: PMC10912933 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07731d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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The application of novel one-dimensional (1D) architectures in the field of energy storage has fascinated researchers for a long time. The fast-paced technological advancements require reliable rapid synthesis techniques for the development of various Multi-metal oxide (MMO) nanostructures. For the first time, we report the synthesis of a single-phase hierarchical one-dimensional (1D) branched BiVO4-Reduced Graphene Oxide (BVONB/RGO) nanocomposite with different weight percent variations of RGO starting from 6, 12, 24, and 26 wt% using the supercritical water method (SCW). The affirmation of the sample characteristics is done through various nano-characterization tools that help in establishing the monoclinic crystal structure, and nano branch morphology along with its physical, and thermal characteristics. Further, the electrochemical behavior evaluations of the fabricated coin cells provide insights into the well-known superior initial cycle capacity of around 810 mA h g-1, showing the superior ability of BVONB structures in storing lithium-ions (Li-ions). Meanwhile, an improved cyclic performance of the pure BVONB/RGO with 260 mA h g-1 is evident after 50 cycles. Finally, the reported rapid single-pot SCW approach has delivered promising results in establishing a material process technique for multimetal oxides and their RGO nanocomposites successfully.
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- Dinesh Rangappa
- Department of Applied Sciences and Visveswaraya Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Visveswaraya Technological University PG Centre Bangalore Region, Muddenahalli Chikkaballapura 562103 India
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- Center for Advanced Intelligent Materials, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Kuantan Pahang Malaysia
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- Department of Electronics and Communications, Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology Devanahalli Bengaluru 562110 Karnataka India
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- Department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal 576104 Karnataka India
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- Department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal 576104 Karnataka India
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- Center for Advanced Intelligent Materials, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Kuantan Pahang Malaysia
- Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Kuantan Pahang Malaysia
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- Department of Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education Coimbatore 641021 Tamil Nadu India
- Centre for Computational Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education Coimbatore 641021 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal 576104 Karnataka India
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Premalatha P, Shadia HA, Krishnaraju V, Prabahar K, Vinoth Prabhu V, Absar AQ, Vigneshwaran E, Mathar Mohideen NT, Kandasamy M, Hala AA, Wagida KW, Maha HMA, Hala AE, Mervat MA. The wake of the triple epidemic (Tripledemic): does it emphasizes the COVID-19 vaccine as a routine immunization for children? - A cross-sectional study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:7840-7850. [PMID: 37667961 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202308_33439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Many countries, including the USA, are currently confronting a triple epidemic in children as COVID-19 cases increase and new strains emerge which urge COVID-19 vaccination for children. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the CDC unanimously approved the inclusion of the COVID-19 vaccine (C19V) in the recommended immunizations. As healthcare professionals (HCPs) and parents are significant players in changing the trend of the triple epidemic by giving the C19V, the present study was done to determine awareness and perception of HCPs and parents on the tripledemic and the need for inclusion of C19V in vaccination schedules for children. PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 HCPs and 200 parents to assess their knowledge and perception of tripledemic and the need for the inclusion of C19V. RESULTS Noticeably, half of the participants had either recent personal (36.2%) or family (21.8%) exposure to some of the tripledemic like RSV, Flu, or COVID-19. On perceived awareness, 42% were concerned about tripledemic, and 35% thought that regular C19V may prevent or reduce tripledemic. Ironically, 11% were not willing to give C19V to their children. The logistic regression model for positive perception of tripledemic and regular C19V identified significant relationships with education (OR 2.19, CI 1.48-3.81), gender (OR 0.9, CI 01.02-2.63), recent personal or family exposure to any of the tripledemic (OR 0.239, CI 0.87-1.63) and presence of children in the family (OR 0.71, CI 1.4-1.96). The reason for favorable perception was preventing self and family from tripledemic. CONCLUSIONS The findings may give insight to the policymakers for a strategic plan to include C19V in the routine schedule to combat the pandemic and tripledemic by improving herd immunity.
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- P Premalatha
- College of Nursing, Mahala Branch for Girls, King Khalid University, Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia.
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Premalatha P, Shadia HA, Abuadas MH, Zainab FA, Prema B, Mervat MA, Krishnaraju V, Kousalya P, Harikrishnan N, Kandasamy M, Pranave S. Effect of COVID-19 vaccination on influenza-associated respiratory infection (IARI): benefit or backfire. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:3766-3776. [PMID: 37140325 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202304_32175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Undoubtfully, COVID-19 vaccine (C19V) has significantly changed the pandemic's trajectory positively. At the same time, reports of transient local and systemic post-vaccination reactions leave a concern about its unknown impact on common ailments. Its effect on IARI is unclear because the present IARI epidemic began immediately after C19V in the previous season. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective observational cohort study among 250 Influenza-associated respiratory infection (IARI) patients by a structured interview questionnaire was conducted with the comparison between 3 groups with 1 dose, 2 doses and 2 doses plus booster dose of C19V. The p<0.05 was considered significant in this study. RESULTS Among samples 21.2% received one dose of the C19V, only 3.6% got Flu vaccination, 30% had ≥2 comorbidities such as diabetes (22.8%), hypertension (28.4%) and ionically, 77.2% were on chronic medications. Significant differences (p<0.05) were found between groups with duration of illness, cough, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath and hospital visits. The logistic regression analysis shows that the extended IARI symptoms and hospital visits were significantly high among Group 3 (OR=9.17, 95% CI=3.01-29.0) and the same trend remained significant after adjusting the incidence of comorbidities among samples, the chronic conditions (OR=5.13, 95% CI=1.37-14.91) and flu vaccination status (O=4.96, 95% CI=1.41-16.2). Also, 66.4% of the patients were indecisive about getting vaccinated further. CONCLUSIONS It has been challenging to reach any definitive conclusions regarding the effects of C19V on IARI, conducting extensive, substantial population-based studies that integrate clinical and virological data from more than one season is absolutely required, despite the fact that the majority of the reported effects were mild and temporary.
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- P Premalatha
- College of Nursing, Mahalah Branch for Girls, King Khalid University, Asir, Saudi Arabia.
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Suresh S, Kandasamy M, Karthick Kumar S, Pugazhenthiran N. Investigation of Optical Properties and Photovoltaic Performance of Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Comprised of Photoanodes of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Calcinated at Different Temperatures. Results in Chemistry 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2023.100898] [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: 03/14/2023] Open
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Pugazhenthiran N, Sathishkumar P, Albormani O, Murugesan S, Kandasamy M, Selvaraj M, Suresh S, Kumar SK, Contreras D, Váldes H, Mangalaraja RV. Silver nanoparticles modified ZnO nanocatalysts for effective degradation of ceftiofur sodium under UV-vis light illumination. Chemosphere 2023; 313:137515. [PMID: 36495978 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Light-induced photocatalytic degradation of ceftiofur sodium (CFS) has been assessed in the presence of plasmonic zinc oxide nanostructures (ZnONSTs), like, ZnO nanoparticles, ZnO nanorods (ZnONRs) and ZnO nanoflowers (ZnONFs). Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) loaded ZnO nanostructures (Ag-ZnONSTs) are obtained through seed-assisted chemical reaction followed by chemical reduction of silver. The surface modification of ZnO nanostructures by Ag NPs effectually altered their optical properties. Further, the surface plasmonic effect of Ag NPs facilitates visible light absorption by ZnONSTs and improved the photogenerated electron and hole separation, which makes the ZnONSTs a more active photocatalyst than TiO2 (P25) nanoparticles. Especially, Ag-ZnONRs showed higher CFS oxidation rate constant (k' = 4.6 × 10-4 s-1) when compared to Ag-ZnONFs (k' = 2.8 × 10-4 s-1) and Ag-ZnONPs (k' = 2.5 × 10-4 s-1), owing to their high aspect ratio (60:1). The unidirectional transport of photogenerated charge carriers on the Ag-ZnONRs may be accountable for the observed high photocatalytic oxidation of CFS. The photocatalytic oxidation of CFS mainly proceeds through •OH radicals generated on the Ag-ZnONRs surface under light illumination. In addition, heterogeneous activation of peroxymonosulfate by Ag-ZnONRs accelerates the rate of photocatalytic mineralization of CFS. The quantification of oxidative radicals supports the proposed CFS oxidation mechanism. Stability studies of plasmonic Ag-ZnONSTs strongly suggests that it could be useful to clean large volume of pharmaceutical wastewater under direct solar light irradiation.
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- N Pugazhenthiran
- Laboratorio de Fotoquímica y Fotofísica, Departamento de Química, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Campus Casa Central, Av. España 1680, Valparaíso, Chile.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 632 014, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha-61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, School of Chemistry Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625021, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-621 112, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha-61413, Saudi Arabia.
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- PG & Research Department of Physics, Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College (Autonomous), Katteri-636 902, Uthangarai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Physics, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti-626115, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, University of Concepcion, Concepcion 4070409, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Tecnologías Limpias, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Diagonal las Torres 2640, Peñalolén, Santiago, Chile
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Venkatesan S, Suresh S, Ramu P, Kandasamy M, Arumugam J, Thambidurai S, Prabu K, Pugazhenthiran N. Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Euphorbia milii leaf constituents: Characterization and improved photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye under natural sunlight. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100436] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Kandasamy M, Selvaraj M, Alam MM, Maruthamuthu P, Murugesan S. Nano-silver incorporated amine functionalized graphene oxide titania nanotube composite: a promising DSSC photoanode. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Arumugam J, Thambidurai S, Suresh S, Selvapandiyan M, Kandasamy M, Pugazhenthiran N, Karthick Kumar S, Muneeswaran T, Quero F. Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Ficus carica leaf extract and their bactericidal and photocatalytic performance evaluation. Chem Phys Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.139040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Kalaiyan G, Suresh S, Thambidurai S, Prabu K, Kumar SK, Pugazhenthiran N, Kandasamy M. Green synthesis of hierarchical copper oxide microleaf bundles using Hibiscus cannabinus leaf extract for antibacterial application. J Mol Struct 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.128379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Kamila S, Kandasamy M, Chakraborty B, Jena BK. The role of iodine in the enhancement of the supercapacitance properties of HI-treated flexible reduced graphene oxide film: an experimental study with insights from DFT simulations. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj04676c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Iodine on graphene frameworks enhances the specific capacitance towards supercapacitor applications.
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- Swagatika Kamila
- Materials Chemistry Department
- CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology
- Bhubaneswar-751013
- India
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research, (AcSIR)
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- Nonlinear Optical Materials Laboratory
- Department of Physics
- Bharathidasan University
- Tiruchirappalli-620024
- India
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- Materials Chemistry Department
- CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology
- Bhubaneswar-751013
- India
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research, (AcSIR)
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Reddy RCJ, Jeelani S, Duraiselvi P, Kandasamy M, Kumar GS, Pandian RAV. Assessment of Effectiveness of Fluconazole and Clotrimazole in Treating Oral Candidiasis Patients: A Comparative Study. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2017; 7:90-94. [PMID: 28462176 PMCID: PMC5390584 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_34_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aims: One of the most common fungal infections infecting humans is Candidiasis. Belonging to the group of opportunistic infections, it often affects individuals with various debilitating diseases. Fluconazole and clotrimazole are two of the commonly used anti-fungal agents for the treatment of oral candidiasis. Hence, we planned this study to evaluate the effectiveness of fluconazole and clotrimazole in the treatment of patients suffering from candidiasis. Materials and Methods: A total of 180 participants were enrolled in the present study. All the patients of candidiasis were divided broadly into two study groups. Group I included patients who were treated with fluconazole mouthrinse whereas group II included patients who were treated with clotrimazole mouth paint. Grading of patient discomfort was done as noted from readings given by the patients. Specimen was collection by a swab from the lesional area of the oral cavity from the patients and were incubated in Sabouraud's dextrose agar medium and assessed. All the patients were treated with medication as give to their respective groups. Patients were recalled as assessed. All the readings were recorded and analyzed. Results: For group I patients, the fungal eradication was 89.5%, whereas for group II patients, the fungal eradication was 86.7%. No significant results were obtained while comparing the mycological eradiation in patients of the two study groups. Conclusion: Approximately similar effectiveness in terms of treatment was noted with fluconazole and clotrimazole in treating patients with candidiasis.
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- R C Jagat Reddy
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Adthiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College, Puducherry, India
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Kandasamy M, Jaisanghar N, Austin RD, Srivastava KC, Anusuya GS, Anisa N. Comparative evaluation of serum and salivary immunoglobulin G and A levels with total serum protein in oral submucous fibrosis patients: A case control study. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2016; 8:S126-S132. [PMID: 27829763 PMCID: PMC5074014 DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.191941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Revised: 04/28/2016] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to estimate and compare the serum and salivary immunoglobulin G and A (IgG, IgA) levels in various stages of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) patients and relate it to total serum protein (TSP) and hemoglobin (Hb) levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sample for the present study comprised a total of 20 healthy controls, 20 OSMF patients. About 5 ml of blood and 2 ml of saliva were collected. Quantitative analysis of serum and salivary IgG, IgA was done by turbidometric immunoassay. TSP and Hb were estimated by Biuret and cyanmethemoglobin methods, respectively. RESULTS Serum and salivary IgA and IgG levels were statistically significantly increased (P < 0.001) in OSMF patients when compared to controls. Also serum and salivary IgG and IgA levels showed significantly increased (P < 0.01) in all the three staging of OSMF when compared to control group. Hb levels and TSP levels were significantly decreased (P < 0.001) in OSMF patients when compared to controls. One-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and unpaired t-test were used for statistical analysis. CONCLUSION The elevated levels of IgG and IgA are also in favor of polygammapathy, which are nonspecific and nondiagnostic objective reflections of an underlying disease. Decreased TSP is a result of host response and Hb, acts as an indicator of nutritional status plays an important role. It is also observed from the present study that the severity of OSMF was directly proportional to the estimated elevated levels of the major IgG and IgA. A need is also felt for the knowledge of immunoprofile estimation in etiology and pathogenesis that would prove a great asset in the proper assessment of this condition.
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- M. Kandasamy
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Modakkallur, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Basic and Clinical Sciences, Division of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Qassim Private Colleges, Buraydah, Qassim Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
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Perumal Samy R, Manikandan J, Pachiappan A, Ooi EE, Aw LT, Stiles BG, Franco OL, Kandasamy M, Mathi KM, Rane G, Siveen KS, Arunachalam C, Zayed ME, Alharbi SA, Kumar AP, Sethi G, Lim LHK, Chow VT. Gene Microarray Analyses of Daboia russelli russelli Daboiatoxin Treatment of THP-1 Human Macrophages Infected with Burkholderia pseudomallei. Curr Mol Med 2015; 15:961-74. [PMID: 26592245 DOI: 10.2174/1566524016666151123114123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2015] [Revised: 10/24/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Burkholderia pseudomallei is the causative agent of melioidosis and represents a potential bioterrorism threat. In this study, the transcriptomic responses of B. pseudomallei infection of a human macrophage cell model were investigated using whole-genome microarrays. Gene expression profiles were compared between infected THP-1 human monocytic leukemia cells with or without treatment with Daboia russelli russelli daboiatoxin (DRRDbTx) or ceftazidime (antibiotic control). Microarray analyses of infected and treated cells revealed differential upregulation of various inflammatory genes such as interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), cyclooxygenase (COX-2), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), chemokine C-X-C motif ligand 4 (CXCL4), transcription factor p65 (NF-kB); and several genes involved in immune and stress responses, cell cycle, and lipid metabolism. Moreover, following DRR-DbTx treatment of infected cells, there was enhanced expression of the tolllike receptor 2 (TLR-2) mediated signaling pathway involved in recognition and initiation of acute inflammatory responses. Importantly, we observed that highly inflammatory cytokine gene responses were similar in infected cells exposed to DRR-DbTx or ceftazidime after 24 h. Additionally, there were increased transcripts associated with cell death by caspase activation that can promote host tissue injury. In summary, the transcriptional responses during B. pseudomallei infection of macrophages highlight a broad range of innate immune mechanisms that are activated within 24 h post-infection. These data provide insights into the transcriptomic kinetics following DRR-DbTx treatment of human macrophages infected with B. pseudomallei.
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- R Perumal Samy
- Department of Physiology, NUS Immunology Programme, Centre for Life Sciences, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 28 Medical Drive, 117456, Singapore.
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Kandasamy M, Velraj G, Kalaichelvan S, Mariappan G. Characterization of 1,5-dimethoxynaphthalene by vibrational spectroscopy (FT-IR and FT-Raman) and density functional theory calculations. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2015; 134:191-199. [PMID: 25014641 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2014.06.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 03/29/2014] [Revised: 06/09/2014] [Accepted: 06/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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In this work, we reported a combined experimental and theoretical study on molecular structure, vibrational spectra and natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis of 1,5-dimethoxynaphthalene. The optimized molecular structure, atomic charges, vibrational frequencies and natural bond orbital analysis of 1,5-dimethoxynaphthalene have been studied by performing DFT/B3LYP/6-31G(d,p) level of theory. The FTIR, FT-Raman spectra were recorded in the region of 4000-400 cm(-1) and 3500-50 cm(-1) respectively. The scaled wavenumbers are compared with the experimental values. The difference between the observed and scaled wavenumber values of the most fundamentals is very small. The formation of hydrogen bond was investigated in terms of the charge density by the NBO analysis. Natural Population Analysis (NPA) was used for charge determination in the title molecule. Besides, molecular electrostatic potential (MEP), frontier molecular orbitals (FMO) analysis were investigated using theoretical calculations.
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- M Kandasamy
- Department of Physics, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Namakkal 637 002, India.
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- Department of Physics, Periyar University, Salem 636 011, India
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- Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, Lady Willington College Campus, Chennai 600 005, India
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- Department of Physics (Engg.), Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 608 002, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
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Murugananthan K, Kandasamy M, Rajeshkannan N, Noordeen F. Demographic and clinical features of suspected dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, a region afflicted by an internal conflict for more than 30 years-a retrospective analysis. Int J Infect Dis 2014; 27:32-6. [PMID: 25108077 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2014.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [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: 01/25/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the demographic, clinical, and notification data of suspected dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases admitted to Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. METHODS The data were collected from bed head tickets of all patients presenting with clinically suspected DF/DHF from October 2009 to September 2010. RESULTS A total of 1085 clinically suspected DF/DHF cases were identified, with high numbers occurring during December 2009 to March 2010. The majority of the reported patients were females (n = 550, 50.7%) and approximately three-quarters of the patients (n = 797, 73.5%) were adults. All had fever, but fever spikes were noted in only 129 cases (11.9%; 95% confidence interval (CI) 10.1-13.9%). Over 50% of cases had vomiting (95% CI 47.5-53.5%). Haemorrhages were noted in 266 (24.5%), with gum bleeding in 99 patients (37.2%). Low white blood cell and platelet counts were noted in 27.1% and 85.6% of cases, respectively. Of the 1085 cases, only 24 (2.2%) were screened for dengue IgM/IgG and only 458 cases (42.2%) were notified to the Epidemiology Unit, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. CONCLUSIONS The absence of laboratory diagnosis and poor notification to the Epidemiology Unit were the major drawbacks noted.
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- K Murugananthan
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Community Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
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Kandasamy M, Velraj G, Kalaichelvan S. Vibrational spectra, NMR and HOMO-LUMO analysis of 9-fluorenone-2-carboxylic acid. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2013; 105:176-183. [PMID: 23305869 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2012.11.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2012] [Revised: 11/10/2012] [Accepted: 11/16/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The present work deals with the vibrational spectroscopic studies of 9-fluorenone-2-carboxylic acid (9F2CA) by means of quantum chemical calculations. Comprehensive theoretical and experimental FTIR and FT-Raman spectral analysis of 9F2CA have been carried out by using DFT/B3LYP method with 6-31G(d,p) basis set. The equilibrium molecular geometry, harmonic vibrational frequencies, infrared and Raman intensities of 9F2CA have been calculated. Comparison of the calculated vibrational spectra with the experimental data provides reliable assignments of all observed bands in FTIR and FT-Raman spectra, including in the low frequency region. The (1)H and (13)C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) chemical shifts of the molecule were calculated by GIAO method and compared with available experimental data. Complete NBO analysis was also carried out to find out the intramolecular electronic interactions and their stabilization energy. Also, the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energies were found.
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- M Kandasamy
- Department of Physics, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Namakkal 637 002, India.
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Sah A, Schmuckermair C, Sartori SB, Gaburro S, Kandasamy M, Irschick R, Klimaschewski L, Landgraf R, Aigner L, Singewald N. Anxiety- rather than depression-like behavior is associated with adult neurogenesis in a female mouse model of higher trait anxiety- and comorbid depression-like behavior. Transl Psychiatry 2012; 2:e171. [PMID: 23047242 PMCID: PMC3565824 DOI: 10.1038/tp.2012.94] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Adult neurogenesis has been implicated in affective disorders and the action of antidepressants (ADs) although the functional significance of this association is still unclear. The use of animal models closely mimicking human comorbid affective and anxiety disorders seen in the majority of patients should provide relevant novel information. Here, we used a unique genetic mouse model displaying higher trait anxiety (HAB) and comorbid depression-like behavior. We demonstrate that HABs have a lower rate of hippocampal neurogenesis and impaired functional integration of newly born neurons as compared with their normal anxiety/depression-like behavior (NAB) controls. In HABs, chronic treatment with the AD fluoxetine alleviated their higher depression-like behavior and protected them from relapse for 3 but not 7 weeks after discontinuation of the treatment without affecting neurogenesis. Similar to what has been observed in depressed patients, fluoxetine treatment induced anxiogenic-like effects during the early treatment phase in NABs along with a reduction in neurogenesis. On the other hand, treatment with AD drugs with a particularly strong anxiolytic component, namely the neurokinin-1-receptor-antagonist L-822 429 or tianeptine, increased the reduced rate of neurogenesis in HABs up to NAB levels. In addition, challenge-induced hypoactivation of dentate gyrus (DG) neurons in HABs was normalized by all three drugs. Overall, these data suggest that AD-like effects in a psychopathological mouse model are commonly associated with modulation of DG hypoactivity but not neurogenesis, suggesting normalization of hippocampal hypoactivity as a neurobiological marker indicating successful remission. Finally, rather than to higher depression-related behavior, neurogenesis seems to be linked to pathological anxiety.
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- A Sah
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmacy and Centre for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria,Max-Planck-Institute of Psychiatry, Kraepelinstrasse, Munich,Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmacy and Centre for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmacy and Centre for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmacy and Centre for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institut für Molekulare Regenerative Medizin, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Strubergasse, Salzburg, Austria
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- Division of Neuroanatomy, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Division of Neuroanatomy, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Max-Planck-Institute of Psychiatry, Kraepelinstrasse, Munich,Germany
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- Institut für Molekulare Regenerative Medizin, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Strubergasse, Salzburg, Austria,Spinal Cord Injury and Tissue Regeneration Center Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmacy and Centre for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, CCB - Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, 3rd floor, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria. E-mail:
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Kandasamy M, Velraj G. Molecular structure and vibrational spectra of 3-and 4-amino-2-bromopyridine by density functional methods. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2012; 91:206-216. [PMID: 22381792 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2012.01.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2011] [Revised: 11/15/2011] [Accepted: 01/30/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In this work, experimental and theoretical study on the molecular structure and the vibrational spectra of 3-amino-2-bromopyridine (Compound I) and 4-amino-2-bromopyridine (Compound II) are presented. The vibrational frequencies of these compounds were obtained theoretically by DFT/B3LYP employing the 6-311G(2df,2p) basis set for optimized geometries and were compared with Fourier Transform Infrared solid phase spectra (FTIR) in the region of 400-4000 cm(-1), FT-Raman spectra in the region of 100-4000 cm(-1) and with solution phase spectra in the region of 400-4000 cm(-1). Complete vibrational assignment, analysis and correlation of the fundamental modes for these compounds have been carried based on the potential energy distribution (PED). The vibrational harmonic frequencies were scaled using scale factors, yielding a good agreement between the experimentally recorded and the theoretically calculated values. Finally the calculated HOMO and LUMO energies are localized on the entire ring and substituents.
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- M Kandasamy
- Department of Physics, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Namakkal 637 002, India.
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Kandasamy M. Community health nurse in disaster management. Nurs J India 2007; 98:227-229. [PMID: 18341168] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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- M Kandasamy
- Crescent College of Nursing, Alathur, Palakkad District, Kerala
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Malathy Sony SM, Saraboji K, Ponnuswamy MN, Manonmani J, Kandasamy M, Fun HK. Structure and conformation of a nickel complex:{2-Hydroxo-3-piperidine-1-yl-methyl-N,N′(bis-5-bromobenzylpropylenediimine)nickel(II)perchlorate}. Cryst Res Technol 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/crat.200310169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Malathy Sony SM, Kuppayee M, Ponnuswamy MN, Manonmani J, Kandasamy M, Fun HK. Crystal structure of μ-phenoxo bridged dicopper complex: {N-[(2-hydroxylato-5-methyl)benzyl-(2′-hydroxylato-3′,5′-dimethylbenzyl)]ethyl amine dicopper(II)}. Cryst Res Technol 2002. [DOI: 10.1002/crat.200290014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Marappan M, Kandasamy M. Synthesis of asymmetric macrocyclic binuclear Mn(III) complexes: Electrochemical and photochemical studies. J CHEM SCI 1996. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02870098] [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: 11/29/2022]
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