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178 articles for “receptors”
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Development of Polymersomes as Macromolecular Platforms for Nanomedicine
Abstract: The conventional method of drug delivery is plagued with instability, low targeting and low bioavailability. A solution to these shortcomings is the use of polymersomes, artificial vesicles that are produced through self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymer, and they are suggested as universal nanoscale carriers. They have stiff, tunable membranes (thickness = 2–50 nm) due to accurate control of polymer chemistry, chain length, and hydrophilic mass fraction (f), which allows predictability …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 71–89 Read article
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Experimental Studies and in silico Analysis on Quarum Sensing and System Simulation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Abstract: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common pathogenic bacterium present in human microbial flora, biofilms, soil and water associated and support self microbial communications and survilance. The present study shows estimated protein concentration present in two days grown in Mullar hinton broth was resulted around 32.5 mg/ml. The studies in protein interaction on X-ray film with aqueous fruit and vegetable extracts showed good results with apple, straw berry, cucumber, grape, orrange, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Smoking and Body Weight: Is There Any Relation?
Abstract: Tobacco is a tall, green leafy plant, originally grown in South and Central America, but now cultivated throughout the world. The link between smoking and body weight is evident as early as adolescence. Nicotine acts on nicotinic cholinergic receptors in the brain and autonomic ganglia. The binding of nicotine to the nicotinic receptors opens ion channels, allowing entry of sodium and calcium, thereby; augment the release of various neurotransmitters. This …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Computational Identification of Protein Tyrosine Phospatase-1B (PTP-1B) Inhibitors for Checking Type II Diabetes
Abstract: Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) are a family of enzyme that comprises of about 100 proteins which catalyze dephosphorylation of phosphotyrosine residues in protein substrates. Phosphotyrosine is a central element in cell signaling, and its activity is essential for cellular homeostasis and for appropriate responses to extracellular signals. PTP-1B antagonizes insulin signaling by reducing the activation state of the insulin receptor kinase, thereby inhibiting post-receptor signaling in insulin responsive tissue. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Neurological Manifestations of COVID 19 infection-An Update
Abstract: AbstractThis article focuses on the neurological disorders related to Covid 19 infection based on studies reported from china, Italy and other countries. The virus attaches to the Angiotensin Converting enzyme Receptor which is widely distributed in the body including nervous system. Virus can effected the nervous system by direct neurotropic effects, Immune mediated damage or due to secondary involvement as a part of multi organ dysfunction. Covid 19 Infection is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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The effective therapeutic strategies to fight against COVID-19 in India
Abstract: In December 2019, the global pandemic coronavirus infection (COVID-19) was first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China. It is caused by coronavirus-2, which causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2). This was declared by World Health Organization on 11th March 2020. In India, the first case of COVID-19 infection was reported in Kerala on January 27,2020 of a 20 yr old female presented to an Emergency Department in General Hospital, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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A Study on Increasing Sensitivity of Microcantilever Biosensor of Different Geometries
Abstract: In this paper, the authors present the activities within their research group on increasing the sensitivity of microcantilever of SU-8/2050. They believe that SU-8 is an interesting polymer for fabrication of cantilevers for biosensing due to its simple processing and low Young’s modulus. They show that the SU-8 cantilever surface can be functionalized directly with receptor molecules for analyte detection, thereby avoiding gold layer. To increase the overall sensitivity of …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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3D-QSAR Studies, Molecular Docking and ADME Property Prediction of 3, 4-dihydroxy Pyrrolidine Derivatives Used as A Potent Glycosidase Inhibitors Against Shiga Toxin
Abstract: Diarrhea is usually brought on by gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria. The symptoms may range from mild abdominal discomfort to full blown dysentery, characterized by cramps, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, blood, pus, or mucus in stools. The Shiga toxin—a single 30 KDa A-subunit and 7 KDa B-subunit, binding to GB3 on target eukaryotic cells, the stx-receptor complex is internalized and locates with endosomes. In this study, four potent novel glycosidase inhibitors …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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The Interaction of Extracellular Matrix and Growth Factors
Abstract: The extracellular matrix (ECM) regulates cell behavior by influencing cell proliferation, survival, shape, migration and differentiation. ECM assembly is regulated by the 3D environment and the cellular tension that is transmitted through integrins. The hematopoietic microenvironment is a complex structure in which stem cells, progenitor cells, stromal cells, growth factors, and ECM molecules each interact to direct the coordinated regulation of blood cell development. Hematopoietic growth factors are any of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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Identification of Specificity Determining Positions through Phylogenetic Studies and Molecular Modeling of ICP27 as a Drug Target of Herpes Simplex Virus-1
Abstract: An ever-growing effort to apply computational power to the combined chemical and biological space in order to streamline drug discovery, design, development and optimization can be achieved through computational approaches. Herpes simplex is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV), and is one of the most common human infections transmissible to a body site. Infection with HSV can result in several diseases ranging from apparent infections …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Molecular Docking Studies of Moringa concanensis Nimmo Leaf Phytocompounds for Brain Cancer
Abstract: Phytochemicals are the secondary metabolites of medicinal plants and are considerably used in traditional cancer research. Computational methods involving virtual screening, shape and pharmacophore analysis and molecular docking have been used to select chemicals that target a particular protein or enzyme and to determine potential protein targets for well characterized as well as for novel phytocompounds. Objective of the present study is, in silico approach to identifying the anticancer activity …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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An Approach to Treat Corvid-19: An Opinion to Use Angiotensin Converting and 4-Dipeptidyl Peptidase Enzymes Inhibitors
Abstract: Abstract Coronavirus (CoV) attach the cell surface and enter the host cell via interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme receptor. Viral replication induces dysregulation of the autophagy process and interferes with the natural function of the lysosomes. Antimalarial drugs, including chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine through their lysosomotropic and autophagy inhibiting effects may be useful in the management of CoV infections. Among the people who at risk of developing CoV infections are hypertensive …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Risperidone: A Silver Lining In Mental Disorders
Abstract: Risperidone (RYKINDO®) is second generation benzisothiazole which elevates linkage to serotonin type 2 (5HT2A) and dopamine type 2(D2) receptor developed by Luye Pharma Group used in short term palliative treatment of aggression or psychopathic disorders. Both 5HT2 antagonism with D2 receptor, it selectively bind to 5HT2A antagonist and shows neuroleptic effect by Risperidone. It is also available in the form of oral solution and disintegrating tablet etc. It is long …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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A Computational Study to Elucidate the Phytochemicals as An Antagonist Against Pruritis in Psoriasis
Abstract: Objective: Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious, auto-immune skin disorder that causes inflammation, pain, and itching in the affected areas. The etiology of this condition is not entirely understood, and while there are treatments available to manage the symptoms, there is currently no cure. The Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily Vanillin, member 3 (TRPV3), present in keratinocytes, allegedly had a part in the development of psoriasis-related pain and itching. Specifically, …
Published in International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 49–61 Read article
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A Molecular Docking Study: Targetting HIV-1 Integrase Protein Against Selected Phytocompounds from Calophyllum Lanigerum
Abstract: Objectives: The most common form of HIV that causes AIDS is HIV-1. The World Health Organization has estimated roughly 75 million plus HIV-1 infections till date and roughly 40 million deaths (as of 2021). Thus, this study was done to identify natural compounds from Calophyllum lanigerum, a medicinal plant largely endemic to South-East Asia, to inhibit the spread of this disease. It did so by using molecular docking methods, Lipinski …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 43–55 Read article
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Development and Assessment of Levetiracetam Microspheres Utilizing Synthetic and Natural Polymers: A Biomedical Engineering Perspective
Abstract: In the present study, comparative study of Levetiracetam loaded microspheres using Ethyl cellulose as synthetic and Sodium alginate as natural polymers was done. Solvent evaporation and ionic gelation technique has been successfully employed to produce Levetiracetam loaded ethyl cellulose and sodium alginate microspheres with optimal drug encapsulation that sustained the drug release over a period of time. Based on the pre-formulation studies E1 to E4 and S1 to S4 batches …
Published in International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Alopecia Areata: Complex Roots and Potential Cures
Abstract: Autoimmunity is when the healthy organs of an individual’s body are attacked by its own immune system, leading to illness or functional abnormalities. The hair follicles (HFs) are wrongly destroyed by the immune system in a condition known as Alopecia Areata and results in chronic non-cicatricial hair loss discernible by spherical patches. It’s a severely worsening or relapsing malady that can be permanent during severe falling out of hair. In …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 41–54 Read article
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Multiple Sclerosis: A Brief Overview of the Disease, Its Pharmacotherapy
Abstract: Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder mostly affecting individuals aged between 20-40. In this disorder, the optic, vertebral, and central nervous system nerves are primarily impacted. It is a neurological condition that worsens over time and is characterized by inflammation and the breakdown of the sheath that surrounds and shields the nerve fiber. Common symptoms may include muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, fatigue, vertigo, tremor, vision complications, pain, Lhermitte sign, sexual …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Application of Drug Delivery using Nano- technology to Cure Mental Disorders (Schizophrenia)
Abstract: Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of the count at an atomic scale to create novel systems, materials, and devices. This groundbreaking era holds substantial potential for scientific development across various domain names, which includes manufacturing, patron items, electricity, substances, and remedies. In current times, the sphere of prescribed drugs has witnessed a brilliant surge in the usage of nanotechnology for the improvement of revolutionary medications. Schizophrenia, a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 51–65 Read article
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Inhibition of Quorum Sensing to Mitigate the Risks of Membrane Biofouling in Biological Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: Membrane-based systems play a pivotal role in various applications, providing efficient separation, purification, and filtration processes across diverse industries such as water purification and desalination. However, this system faces major challenge of membrane biofouling impacting the efficiency and sustainability of such systems. Biofouling occurs when various microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, etc. adheres to the surface of membrane and form biofilm which results in reducing membrane permeability and increasing its operational …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 18–26 Read article