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2. Species distribution models to predict the potential niche shift and priority conservation areas for mangroves (Rhizophora apiculata, R. mucronata) in response to climate and sea level fluctuations along coastal India
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Pujarini Samal, Jyoti Srivastava, Bipin Charles, and S.R. Singarasubramanian
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Climate change ,Species-specific restoration ,Core distributional shift ,Ensemble model ,R. mucronata ,R. apiculata ,Ecology ,QH540-549.5 - Abstract
Mangroves are more than just a tree as they are home to thousands of species, carbon absorbers and a natural coastal fortress against floods and storm surges. Hence, conservation planning and decision making for this valuable ecosystem must involve identification of priority conservation areas (PCAs) at species-specific dimensions. In the present study, we adopted an ensemble modelling approach for the distribution of two mangrove species (Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata) using high-resolution environmental and edaphic datasets, to identify the PCAs for future conservation. We also identified the key environmental variables shaping their distribution and precisely estimated the core distributional shift along the Indian coastline under changing climate scenario. The findings revealed that about 5844 km2 and 7846 km2 areas were identified as extremely suitable areas, which were distributed along Maharashtra coast and Kerala coast for R. mucronata and R. apiculata, respectively, in the current climate scenario. The distribution of R. apiculata was found to be mostly shaped by mean diurnal range and annual mean temperature, whereas the distribution of R. mucronata was primarily shaped by annual mean temperature and altitude. The highest range expansion of mangrove species occurred during middle Holocene due to high precipitation and sea-level rise and this finding is further supported by fossil pollen evidence. The suitable habitat range for R. apiculata is predicted to increase along Kerala coast under RCP2.6 scenario by 6.90% and 6.93% and under RCP8.5 scenario by 9.33% and 9.90% in the year 2050 and 2070, respectively, whereas the range for R. mucronata is getting reduced in the future climate scenario. Overall, our predictions reveal a steady migration of conducive mangrove habitat towards land or higher elevations due to relative sea level rise in future. These results would aid in planning a long-term species-specific conservation and management strategy for mangrove ecosystem along coastal India.
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- 2023
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3. Application of a Caprylate/Chromatography Purification Process for Production of a Hepatitis B Immune Globulin from Pooled Human Plasma
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Jyoti Srivastava, Chad Talton, Pete Vandeberg, Michelle Woznichak, W. Keither Merritt, and Marta Jose
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Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs ,RC633-647.5 - Abstract
Background Hepatitis B (HB) is a worldwide public health problem affecting around 250 million people. Only about 10% of people with HB are aware that they are infected. Vaccination is crucial to prophylactically controlling HB and the combination of vaccination and HB immune globulin (HBIG) are essential in preventing disease after exposure to the HB virus. Objectives In this article, a caprylate-chromatography process has been used for the production of HBIG (HBIG-C). The previously used solvent-detergent process produced an HBIG (HBIG-S/D) with an excellent safety profile but allowed the retention of some procoagulant plasma proteins. The present studies were conducted to assess the character and purity of HBIG produced by the caprylate-chromatography process. Design and Methods Several analytical methods (eg, chromatography, immunoassays, and nephelometry) were used to assess the molecular characteristics, purity and HBIG potency and specific activity of HBIG-C. In addition, testing was conducted to assess the levels of several pro-coagulant factors. HBIG-C was compared with HBIG-S/D and other immunoglobulins manufactured by the S/D process. Results The analysis of HBIG-C showed that the product was almost entirely IgG (99.3 ± 0.2% by electrophoresis) and that the residual IgA was less than that found in S/D products. The IgG present in HBIG-C was 99.7 ± 0.6% monomers and dimers as measured by size exclusion chromatography. Aggregates and fragments constituted < 1%. The IgG subclass distribution in HBIG-C was in the normal reference range. Coagulation factor impurities and pro-coagulant activity were reduced in HBIG-C compared to IgG prepared by the S/D method. Conclusions HBIG-C takes advantage of long-established donor selection processes combined with recently improved manufacturing processes to produce a safe and effective HBIG-product. HBIG-C combines high purity with reduced pro-coagulant factors in a product used for post-exposure prophylaxis of HB.
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- 2023
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4. Prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria and antimicrobial resistance profile among pregnant females in a Tertiary Care Hospital
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Anjali Agarwal, Shreya Pandey, Ujjwal Maheshwari, M P Singh, Jyoti Srivastava, and Seema Bose
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asymptomatic bacteriuria ,escherichia coli ,urinary tract infection ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Background and Objectives: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common clinical finding during pregnancy, and if it is asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), it can progress to pyelonephritis, leading to further complications. The present study aims to know the prevalence of ASB in pregnant females and the antimicrobial resistance pattern in our hospital setup. Materials and Methods: A total of 552 urine samples were collected from pregnant females (with no symptoms of UTI) both attending outpatient department and admitted in the wards of obstetrics and gynecology department. Urine culture was performed on blood agar, MacConkey agar, and UTI chromogenic agar. Antibiotic sensitivity test was done using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method, and the results were interpreted. Results: The prevalence rate of ASB in pregnant females was 17.4%. It was common in the age group of 25–33 years (60.4%). The infection rate was higher in the second trimester (43.7%) compared to the third (29.2%) and first (27.1%) trimester. Multiparity (60.4%) was a common finding in ASB during pregnancy. There was a significant finding of previous history of UTI (22.9%) and anemia (58.3%) associated with ASB in pregnant females. Escherichia coli (39.2%) was the most common microorganism isolated followed by Staphylococcus aureus (34.3%), Enterococcus faecalis (14.7%), Klebsiella (4.9%), coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. (2.9%), and Citrobacter and Acinetobacter (1.9%). Most sensitive drugs to be given in ASB during pregnancy were nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin. Conclusion: It was emphasized that urine culture should be done in early antenatal visit as routine screening to identify ASB in pregnant females as it can prevent fetal and maternal complications.
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- 2021
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5. The Role of Acetyl Zingerone and Its Derivatives in Inhibiting UV-Induced, Incident, and Delayed Cyclobutane Pyrimidine Dimers
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Jyoti Srivastava, Montana M. Young, Vipin Kumar Yadav, Pravin R. Phadatare, Thomas A. Meyer, Ratan K. Chaudhuri, and Sanjay Premi
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melanin chemiexcitation (MeCh) ,melanin synthesis ,cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPDs) ,incident and delayed CPDs ,nucleotide excision repair ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPDs) are ultraviolet radiation (UV)-induced carcinogenic DNA photoproducts that lead to UV signature mutations in melanoma. Previously, we discovered that, in addition to their incident formation (iCPDs), UV exposure induces melanin chemiexcitation (MeCh), where UV generates peroxynitrite (ONOO−), which oxidizes melanin into melanin-carbonyls (MCs) in their excited triplet state. Chronic MeCh and energy transfer by MCs to DNA generates CPDs for several hours after UV exposure ends (dark CPD, dCPDs). We hypothesized that MeCh and the resulting dCPDs can be inhibited using MeCh inhibitors, and MC and ONOO− scavengers. Here, we investigated the efficacy of Acetyl Zingerone (AZ), a plant-based phenolic alkanone, and its chemical analogs in inhibiting iCPDs and dCPDs in skin fibroblasts, keratinocytes, and isogenic pigmented and albino melanocytes. While AZ and its methoxy analog, 3-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-Pentane-2,4-dione (MBPD) completely inhibited the dCPDs, MBPD also inhibited ~50% of iCPDs. This suggests the inhibition of ~80% of total CPDs at any time point post UV exposure by MBPD, which is markedly significant. MBPD downregulated melanin synthesis, which is indispensable for dCPD generation, but this did not occur with AZ. Meanwhile, AZ and MBPD both upregulated the expression of nucleotide excision repair (NER) pathways genes including Xpa, Xpc, and Mitf. AZ and its analogs were non-toxic to the skin cells and did not act as photosensitizers. We propose that AZ and MBPD represent “next-generation skin care additives” that are safe and effective for use not only in sunscreens but also in other specialized clinical applications owing to their extremely high efficacy in blocking both iCPDs and dCPDs.
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- 2023
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6. Persistent Health Issues, Adverse Events, and Effectiveness of Vaccines during the Second Wave of COVID-19: A Cohort Study from a Tertiary Hospital in North India
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Upinder Kaur, Sapna Bala, Aditi Joshi, Noti Taruni Srija Reddy, Chetan Japur, Mayank Chauhan, Nikitha Pedapanga, Shubham Kumar, Anurup Mukherjee, Vaibhav Mishra, Dolly Talda, Rohit Singh, Rohit Kumar Gupta, Ashish Kumar Yadav, Poonam Jyoti Rana, Jyoti Srivastava, Shobha Bhat K., Anup Singh, Naveen Kumar P.G., Manoj Pandey, Kishor Patwardhan, Sangeeta Kansal, and Sankha Shubhra Chakrabarti
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adverse events following immunization ,asthma ,inflammatory arthritis ,hypothyroidism ,long COVID ,myocarditis ,Medicine - Abstract
Background There is paucity of real-world data on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness from cohort designs. Variable vaccine performance has been observed in test-negative case-control designs. There is also scarce real-world data of health issues in individuals receiving vaccines after prior COVID-19, and of adverse events of significant concern (AESCs) in the vaccinated. Methods: A cohort study was conducted from July 2021 to December 2021 in a tertiary hospital of North India. The primary outcome was vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 during the second wave in India. Secondary outcomes were AESCs, and persistent health issues in those receiving COVID-19 vaccines. Regression analyses were performed to determine risk factors of COVID-19 outcomes and persistent health issues. Results: Of the 2760 health care workers included, 2544 had received COVID-19 vaccines, with COVISHIELD (rChAdOx1-nCoV-19 vaccine) received by 2476 (97.3%) and COVAXIN (inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine) by 64 (2.5%). A total of 2691 HCWs were included in the vaccine effectiveness analysis, and 973 COVID-19 events were reported during the period of analysis. Maximum effectiveness of two doses of vaccine in preventing COVID-19 occurrence was 17% across three different strategies of analysis adopted for robustness of data. One-dose recipients were at 1.27-times increased risk of COVID-19. Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection was a strong independent protective factor against COVID-19 (aOR 0.66). Full vaccination reduced moderate–severe COVID-19 by 57%. Those with lung disease were at 2.54-times increased risk of moderate–severe COVID-19, independent of vaccination status. AESCs were observed in 33/2544 (1.3%) vaccinees, including one case each of myocarditis and severe hypersensitivity. Individuals with hypothyroidism were at 5-times higher risk and those receiving a vaccine after recovery from COVID-19 were at 3-times higher risk of persistent health issues. Conclusions: COVID-19 vaccination reduced COVID-19 severity but offered marginal protection against occurrence. The possible relationship of asthma and hypothyroidism with COVID-19 outcomes necessitates focused research. With independent protection of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and high-risk of persistent health issues in individuals receiving vaccine after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection, the recommendation of vaccinating those with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection needs reconsideration.
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- 2022
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7. Molecular characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1-producing Escherichia coli among hospitalized patients
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Anjali Agarwal, Jyoti Srivastava, Ujjwal Maheshwari, and Mohd Iftikhar
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blandm-1 gene ,carbapenemase ,modified hodge test ,Medicine - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Carbapenemase-producing microorganisms are becoming a major concern among hospital-acquired infections. There is also increased multidrug resistance seen among these isolates. AIMS: We have conducted this study to determine the prevalence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) gene-producing Escherichia coli among hospitalized patients in a tertiary care hospital in Northern India. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: The study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology with the tertiary care hospital settings. It was a prospective cross-sectional observational study conducted during January 2014–August 2014. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 500 nonduplicate E. coli samples were processed. The isolates with reduced susceptibility to ertapenem, i.e., zone diameter between 19 and 21 mm, were considered carbapenemase producers. These isolates were subjected to modified Hodge test for phenotypic confirmation. Polymerase chain reaction was performed on all the screened isolates for molecular detection of NDM-1 gene. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Chi-square test was used to analyze the data and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Out of 500 E. coli isolates, 61 (12.2%) were screened for carbapenemase production. 47 (9.4%) isolates were positive by modified Hodge test and 36 (7.2%) isolates showed the presence of blaNDM-1 gene (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: There is an increased prevalence of NDM-1 gene-producing E. coli isolates. These carbapenemase-producing isolates are more resistant to other group of antibiotics (aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones along with β-lactam group). Early detection of blaNDM-1 gene can help in choosing the effective treatment options for hospitalized patients in time, thereby reducing the risk of mortality.
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- 2018
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8. Cognitive remediation therapy for older adults
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Indira Sharma, Jyoti Srivastava, Ashutosh Kumar, and Reet Sharma
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Cognitive ,cognitive decline ,elderly ,mild cognitive impairment ,older adults ,rehabilitation ,remediation ,therapy ,training ,Psychiatry ,RC435-571 ,Geriatrics ,RC952-954.6 - Abstract
There is a large body of research on cognitive interventions for older adults the review which suggests the following: (1) Cognition remediation therapy is indicated for healthy elderly, and in mild cognitive impairment (MCI), early dementia, brain disease and injury, and severe mental illness (SMI). (2) Studies on healthy elderly demonstrate that with cognitive training (CT), cognitive stimulation (CS), and/or cognitive rehabilitation (CR) age-related cognitive decline can be reversed, at least partially if not fully, even in advanced age, with improved social functioning and quality of life. Better results are obtained if cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) is combined with vocational/psychosocial rehabilitation. Generalization of training to activities of daily living (ADL) and to secondary outcome measures such as quality of life and self-esteem are issues that need to be addressed in older adults. (3) Research in MCI has indicated that CRT, especially memory training, has some role. Future studies should place focus on the assessment of dose-response relationship, training generalization, and ecologically relevant approaches. (4) Findings of earlier work in early-stage dementia were frustrating, more recent work, especially randomized controlled trials of high quality, has provided a ray of rope with respect to effectiveness of CT and CR. Further well-designed studies are required to provide more definitive evidence. (5) Significant therapeutic effects of CR have been observed on cognitive function and ADL in the elderly patients with stroke. Routine screening for stroke patients and those with brain injury for cognitive impairment is recommended. (6) Available research provides evidence that cognitive remediation benefits people with SMI, and when combined with psychiatric rehabilitation this benefit generalizes to functioning. Elderly with SMI need special focus. Further needs to be carried out on older people with SMI.
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9. Staphylococcal nuclease domain containing-1 (SND1) promotes migration and invasion via angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) and TGFβ signaling
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Prasanna K. Santhekadur, Maaged Akiel, Luni Emdad, Rachel Gredler, Jyoti Srivastava, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Chadia L. Robertson, Nitai D. Mukhopadhyay, Paul B. Fisher, and Devanand Sarkar
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SND1 ,AT1R ,TGFβ ,PAI-1 ,Invasion ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Staphylococcal nuclease domain containing-1 (SND1) is overexpressed in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients and promotes tumorigenesis by human HCC cells. We now document that SND1 increases angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) levels by increasing AT1R mRNA stability. This results in activation of ERK, Smad2 and subsequently the TGFβ signaling pathway, promoting epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and migration and invasion by human HCC cells. A positive correlation was observed between SND1 and AT1R expression levels in human HCC patients. Small molecule inhibitors of SND1, alone or in combination with AT1R blockers, might be an effective therapeutic strategy for late-stage aggressive HCC.
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- 2014
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10. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications needing shunt revision in children: A review of 5 years of experience with 48 revisions
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Rajendra K Ghritlaharey, Keshav S Budhwani, Dhirendra K Shrivastava, and Jyoti Srivastava
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Hydrocephalus ,shunt revision ,ventriculoperitoneal shunt ,ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to review the management of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt complications in children. Patients and Methods: During the last 5 years (January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010), 236 VP shunt operations were performed in children under 12 years of age; of these, 40 (16.94%) developed shunt complications and those who underwent VP shunt revisions were studied. Results: This prospective study included 40 (28 boys and 12 girls) children and required 48 shunt revisions. Complications following VP shunts that required shunt revisions were peritoneal catheter/peritoneal end malfunction (18), shunt/shunt tract infections (7), extrusion of peritoneal catheter through anus (5), ventricular catheter malfunction (4), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak from abdominal wound (4), shunt system failure (2), ventricular end/shunt displacement (2), CSF pseudocysts peritoneal cavity (2), extrusion of peritoneal catheter from neck, chest, abdominal scar and through umbilicus, one each. Four-fifth of these shunt complications occurred within 6 months of previous surgery. Surgical procedures done during shunt revisions in order of frequency were revision of peritoneal part of shunt (27, 56.25%), revision of entire shunt system (6, 12.5%), extra ventricular drainage and delayed re-shunt (5, 10.41%), shunt removal and delayed re-shunt (5, 10.41%), opposite side shunting (2, 4.16%), cysts excision and revision of peritoneal catheter (2, 4.16%) and revision of ventricular catheter (1, 2.08%). The mortalities following VP shunt operations were 44 (18.64%) and following shunt revisions were 4 (10%). Conclusions: VP shunt done for hydrocephalus in children is not only prone for complications and need for revision surgery but also associated with considerable mortality.
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- 2012
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11. Tube thoracostomy: Primary management option for empyema thoracis in children
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Rajendra K Ghritlaharey, Keshav S Budhwani, Dhirendra K Shrivastava, and Jyoti Srivastava
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Decortication ,empyema thoracis ,intercostal chest tube drainage ,pyothorax ,tube thoracostomy ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to review our experience with tube thoracostomy in the management of empyema thoracis in children. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study included 46 children (26 boys and 20 girls) who were admitted and managed for empyema thoracis, between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 at the author′s department of paediatric surgery. Results: During the last 12 months, 46 children aged below 12 years were treated for empyema thoracis: Five (10.86%) were infants, 22 (47.82%) were 1 to 5 years and 19 (41.30%) were 6 to 12 years of age. All the patients presented with complaints of cough, fever and breathlessness of variable durations. Twenty three (50%) children had history of pneumonia and treatment prior to development of empyema. Thirty five (76.08%) children had right-sided and 11 (23.91%) had left-sided empyema. Thirty nine (84.78%) children were successfully treated with tube thoracostomy, systemic antibiotics and other supportive measures. Seven (15.21%) children failed to respond with above and needed decortications. Most commonly isolated bacteria were Pseudomonas (n = 12) and Staphylococcus aureus (n = 7). The average length of hospital stay in patients with tube thoracostomy was 15.35 days, and in patients who needed decortications was 16.28 days following thoracotomy. There was no mortality amongst above treated children. Conclusions: Majority of children with empyema thoracis are manageable with tube thoracostomy, antibiotics, physiotherapy and other supportive treatment. Few of them who fail to above measures need more aggressive management.
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- 2012
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12. Synthesis of an σ-dehydro β-amino acid derived cyclic peptide as a constrained β-turn mimic
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S. Rajesh, Jyoti Srivastava, Biswadip Bannerji, and Javed Iqbal
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Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Published
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13. Unique signatures of natural background radiation on human Y chromosomes from Kerala, India.
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Sanjay Premi, Jyoti Srivastava, Sebastian Padinjarel Chandy, and Sher Ali
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
BackgroundThe most frequently observed major consequences of ionizing radiation are chromosomal lesions and cancers, although the entire genome may be affected. Owing to its haploid status and absence of recombination, the human Y chromosome is an ideal candidate to be assessed for possible genetic alterations induced by ionizing radiation. We studied the human Y chromosome in 390 males from the South Indian state of Kerala, where the level of natural background radiation (NBR) is ten-fold higher than the worldwide average, and that from 790 unexposed males as control.ResultsWe observed random microdeletions in the Azoospermia factor (AZF) a, b and c regions in >90%, and tandem duplication and copy number polymorphism (CNP) of 11 different Y-linked genes in about 80% of males exposed to NBR. The autosomal homologues of Y-linked CDY genes largely remained unaffected. Multiple polymorphic copies of the Y-linked genes showing single Y-specific signals suggested their tandem duplication. Some exposed males showed unilocus duplication of DAZ genes resulting in six copies. Notably, in the AZFa region, approximately 25% of exposed males showed deletion of the DBY gene, whereas flanking genes USP9Y and UTY remained unaffected. All these alterations were detected in blood samples but not in the germline (sperm) samples.ConclusionsExposure to high levels of NBR correlated with several interstitial polymorphisms of the human Y chromosome. CNPs and enhanced transcription of the SRY gene after duplication are envisaged to compensate for the loss of Y chromosome in some cells. The aforesaid changes, confined to peripheral blood lymphocytes, suggest a possible innate mechanism protecting the germline DNA from the NBR. Genome analysis of a larger population focusing on greater numbers of genes may provide new insights into the mechanisms and risks of the resultant genetic damages. The present work demonstrates unique signatures of NBR on human Y chromosomes from Kerala, India.
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- 2009
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14. Startling mosaicism of the Y-chromosome and tandem duplication of the SRY and DAZ genes in patients with Turner Syndrome.
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Sanjay Premi, Jyoti Srivastava, Ganesan Panneer, and Sher Ali
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Presence of the human Y-chromosome in females with Turner Syndrome (TS) enhances the risk of development of gonadoblastoma besides causing several other phenotypic abnormalities. In the present study, we have analyzed the Y chromosome in 15 clinically diagnosed Turner Syndrome (TS) patients and detected high level of mosaicisms ranging from 45,XO:46,XY = 100:0% in 4; 45,XO:46,XY:46XX = 4:94:2 in 8; and 45,XO:46,XY:46XX = 50:30:20 cells in 3 TS patients, unlike previous reports showing 5-8% cells with Y- material. Also, no ring, marker or di-centric Y was observed in any of the cases. Of the two TS patients having intact Y chromosome in >85% cells, one was exceptionally tall. Both the patients were positive for SRY, DAZ, CDY1, DBY, UTY and AZFa, b and c specific STSs. Real Time PCR and FISH demonstrated tandem duplication/multiplication of the SRY and DAZ genes. At sequence level, the SRY was normal in 8 TS patients while the remaining 7 showed either absence of this gene or known and novel mutations within and outside of the HMG box. SNV/SFV analysis showed normal four copies of the DAZ genes in these 8 patients. All the TS patients showed aplastic uterus with no ovaries and no symptom of gonadoblastoma. Present study demonstrates new types of polymorphisms indicating that no two TS patients have identical genotype-phenotype. Thus, a comprehensive analysis of more number of samples is warranted to uncover consensus on the loci affected, to be able to use them as potential diagnostic markers.
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15. Supplemental Table and Figure Legends from Genetic Deletion of AEG-1 Prevents Hepatocarcinogenesis
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Devanand Sarkar, Paul B. Fisher, Jolene J. Windle, Mark A. Subler, Shobha Ghosh, Xiang-Yang Wang, Shah Giashuddin, Chunqing Guo, Xue-Ning Shen, Maaged Akiel, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Luni Emdad, Rachel Gredler, Ayesha Siddiq, Jyoti Srivastava, and Chadia L. Robertson
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Legends for Supplementary Tables S1-S7 and Supplementary Figures S1-S5.
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- 2023
16. Supplementary Table S1 from Genetic Deletion of AEG-1 Prevents Hepatocarcinogenesis
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Devanand Sarkar, Paul B. Fisher, Jolene J. Windle, Mark A. Subler, Shobha Ghosh, Xiang-Yang Wang, Shah Giashuddin, Chunqing Guo, Xue-Ning Shen, Maaged Akiel, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Luni Emdad, Rachel Gredler, Ayesha Siddiq, Jyoti Srivastava, and Chadia L. Robertson
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Differential count of bone marrow cells (% of total cell count).
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17. Supplementary Figures S1-S5 from Genetic Deletion of AEG-1 Prevents Hepatocarcinogenesis
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Devanand Sarkar, Paul B. Fisher, Jolene J. Windle, Mark A. Subler, Shobha Ghosh, Xiang-Yang Wang, Shah Giashuddin, Chunqing Guo, Xue-Ning Shen, Maaged Akiel, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Luni Emdad, Rachel Gredler, Ayesha Siddiq, Jyoti Srivastava, and Chadia L. Robertson
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Generation of AEG-1KO mouse (S1); Analysis of spleen cells of adult WT and AEG-1KO mice (S2); F4/80 staining for macrophages in spleen sections of aged (16 m) WT and AEG-1KO mouse. Magnification 400X (S3); Graphical representation of quantification of F4/80 staining for macrophages in liver sections of WT and AEG-1KO mice, either untreated (naïve) or treated with DEN or DEN/PB (S4); Stellate cells are activated in the tumor region of WT liver (S5).
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18. Data from Genetic Deletion of AEG-1 Prevents Hepatocarcinogenesis
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Devanand Sarkar, Paul B. Fisher, Jolene J. Windle, Mark A. Subler, Shobha Ghosh, Xiang-Yang Wang, Shah Giashuddin, Chunqing Guo, Xue-Ning Shen, Maaged Akiel, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Luni Emdad, Rachel Gredler, Ayesha Siddiq, Jyoti Srivastava, and Chadia L. Robertson
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Activation of the oncogene AEG-1 (MTDH, LYRIC) has been implicated recently in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In mice, HCC can be initiated by exposure to the carcinogen DEN, which has been shown to rely upon activation of NF-κB in liver macrophages. Because AEG-1 is an essential component of NF-κB activation, we interrogated the susceptibility of mice lacking the AEG-1 gene to DEN-induced hepatocarcinogenesis. AEG-1–deficient mice displayed resistance to DEN-induced HCC and lung metastasis. No difference was observed in the response to growth factor signaling or activation of AKT, ERK, and β-catenin, compared with wild-type control animals. However, AEG-1–deficient hepatocytes and macrophages exhibited a relative defect in NF-κB activation. Mechanistic investigations showed that IL6 production and STAT3 activation, two key mediators of HCC development, were also deficient along with other biologic and epigenetics findings in the tumor microenvironment, confirming that AEG-1 supports an NF-κB–mediated inflammatory state that drives HCC development. Overall, our findings offer in vivo proofs that AEG-1 is essential for NF-κB activation and hepatocarcinogenesis, and they reveal new roles for AEG-1 in shaping the tumor microenvironment for HCC development. Cancer Res; 74(21); 6184–93. ©2014 AACR.
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19. Supplementary Methods and References from Genetic Deletion of AEG-1 Prevents Hepatocarcinogenesis
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Devanand Sarkar, Paul B. Fisher, Jolene J. Windle, Mark A. Subler, Shobha Ghosh, Xiang-Yang Wang, Shah Giashuddin, Chunqing Guo, Xue-Ning Shen, Maaged Akiel, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Luni Emdad, Rachel Gredler, Ayesha Siddiq, Jyoti Srivastava, and Chadia L. Robertson
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Description of additional methods and procedures used in the study. Also includes supplementary references.
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20. Coastal vegetation dynamics in response to climatic and relative sea level changes in Mahanadi River delta, NE coast of India
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Pujarini Samal, S. R. Singarasubramanian, Jyoti Srivastava, Partha Sarathi Jena, Ajay Shivam, and Ravi Bhushan
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This research assesses the impacts of climate change and relative sea level (RSL) fluctuations on coastal vegetation during the past 2000 years along the Mahanadi River delta, northeast coast of India. Sediment samples of a 2.6 m trench from Barhatubi area located in the lower flood plain of Mahanadi River delta were studied for sedimentological and pollen analysis. Mangrove succession can be divided into three zones: (1) Freshwater marsh (∼1980–1420 cal yr BP); (2) Tidal flat (∼1420–770 cal yr BP) and (3) Landward mangrove margin (∼770 cal yr BP-Present). A transgressive shift from floodplain freshwater marsh to a tidal flat is recorded between ∼1980–1420 cal yr BP which is evidenced by upland tree taxa, Poaceae, pteridophyte and fungal spores along with low percentage of mangroves such as Avicennia, Sonneratia and Rhizophora representing the landward edge of the tidal region. Dominance of Sonneratia and a decline in terrestrial taxa reflects a rise in the relative sea level around ∼1420 cal yr BP with less freshwater input from land suggesting a weakened monsoon condition. After ∼770 cal yr BP, an overall regressive phase with small cycles of relative sea level rise/fall has been observed due to the dominance of salt tolerant Avicennia along with Rhizophora, Excoecaria agallocha and Aegialitis rotundifolia alternating with Sonneratia and other marine palynomorphs.
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- 2023
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21. Mini-review on Inhibitors of Human Tyrosinase
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Jyoti Srivastava, Joyabrata Mal, Manju Verma, and Rupika Sinha
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Melanin is a major pigment of human skin that protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation, DNA damage and oxidative stress. However, the excess accumulation of melanin may lead to various hyperpigmentation-related diseases. Tyrosinase is a copper containing enzyme that regulates the rate-limiting step of melanin synthesis. So, inhibiting tyrosinase is the crucial target for researchers for the treatment of hyperpigmentation. Unfortunately, almost all the literature is based on mushroom tyrosinase (mTYR) for their application on humans as pure human tyrosinase (hTYR) is difficult to isolate. Since presently used tyrosinase inhibitors are developed using mushroom tyrosinase, they are insufficient to match the affinity, selectivity and efficacy required to target the human tyrosinase. Therefore, there is an urgent need for identifying a selective tyrosinase inhibitor that matches the selectivity and safety standards of human tyrosinase. This mini-review is focused on the tyrosinase inhibitors developed and evaluated using human tyrosinase.
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22. Uropathogens and their antibiotic susceptibility profile in a tertiary carehospital
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Jyoti Srivastava, Ujjwal Maheshwari, Anjali Agarwal, and Seema Bose
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0301 basic medicine ,medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,medicine.drug_class ,Urinary system ,Antibiotic sensitivity ,030106 microbiology ,Antibiotics ,03 medical and health sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,0302 clinical medicine ,Antibiotic resistance ,chemistry ,Nitrofurantoin ,Internal medicine ,Linezolid ,medicine ,Vancomycin ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Agar diffusion test ,business ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common infections in the community and hospitals. Uropathogens colonize the urinary tract and may ascend to bladder causing cystitis, if left untreated reach kidneys through ureters can be responsible for acute pyelonephritis and cause renal damage. Aims: The aim of the present study is to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infections and antibiotic susceptibility pattern in a tertiary care hospital. Settings & Design: This is an observational study conducted in Microbiology department, Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki. Materials and Methods: A total of 623 urine(mid-stream) samples were collected from indoor and outdoor departments of hospital and culture was done on UTI chromogenic agar using semiquantitative method. Antibiotic sensitivity test was performed using Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. Results: Prevalence of urinary tract infections is 29% in the study. (43%) is the most common micro-organism isolated followed by (13%), (11%), (10.4%), (8.8%), (3.3%), (1.6%), CONS & (1.1%) and (6.6%). The females(56.6%) are more commonly affected than males. Conclusion: In the present study, beta-lactamase inhibitors and aminoglycosides were effective drugs against gram negative bacteria. Vancomycin and linezolid were sensitive in gram positive bacteria. Nitrofurantoin is the promising drug in cases of uncomplicated UTI, and safe to use in pregnancy. High recurrence rates and antimicrobial resistance are responsible for increasing the burden of disease. It is advised to use the antibiotics judiciously as per the hospital antibiotic policy which will help prevent multidrug resistance micro-organism further reducing morbidity and mortality. Keywords: Escherichia coli, Urinary tract infections, Uropathogens.
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23. Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)-Based Smart Healthcare System: Trends and Progress
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Jyoti Srivastava, Sidheswar Routray, Sultan Ahmad, and Mohammad Maqbool Waris
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General Computer Science ,Article Subject ,Artificial Intelligence ,General Mathematics ,General Neuroscience ,Internet of Things ,Reproducibility of Results ,General Medicine ,Delivery of Health Care ,Pandemics - Abstract
Internet of Medical Thing (IoMT) is the most emerging era of the Internet of Thing (IoT), which is exponentially gaining researchers’ attention with every passing day because of its wide applicability in Smart Healthcare systems (SHS). Because of the current pandemic situation, it is highly risky for an individual to visit the doctor for every small problem. Hence, using IoMT devices, we can easily monitor our day-to-day health records, and thereby initial precautions can be taken on our own. IoMT is playing a crucial role within the healthcare industry to increase the accuracy, reliability, and productivity of electronic devices. This research work provides an overview of IoMT with emphasis on various enabling techniques used in smart healthcare systems (SHS), such as radio frequency identification (RFID), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. We are providing a comparative analysis of various IoMT architectures proposed by several researchers. Also, we have defined various health domains of IoMT, including the analysis of different sensors with their application environment, merits, and demerits. In addition, we have figured out key protocol design challenges, which are to be considered during the implementation of an IoMT network-based smart healthcare system. Considering these challenges, we prepared a comparative study for different data collection techniques that can be used to maintain the accuracy of collected data. In addition, this research work also provides a comprehensive study for maintaining the energy efficiency of an AI-based IoMT framework based on various parameters, such as the amount of energy consumed, packet delivery ratio, battery lifetime, quality of service, power drain, network throughput, delay, and transmission rate. Finally, we have provided different correlation equations for finding the accuracy and efficiency within the IoMT-based healthcare system using artificial intelligence. We have compared different data collection algorithms graphically based on their accuracy and error rate. Similarly, different energy efficiency algorithms are also graphically compared based on their energy consumption and packet loss percentage. We have analyzed our references used in this study, which are graphically represented based on their distribution of publication year and publication avenue.
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24. Castor Oil-Based Nanolubricants: An Overview
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Jyoti Srivastava, Tandra Nandi, and Rakesh K. Trivedi
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Vegetable oils are very effective, economic and appealing option as compared to conventional lubricants due to their environment-friendly nature, sustainable behaviour and biodegradability. Castor oil, one of the promising non-edible vegetable oils with nanoparticle additives has the potential to serve as base lubricating oil. The benefit of using nanoparticles in base oils is their small size, which works as a roller on contacting surfaces and results in reducing the wear and friction more efficiently. The present review paper has been structured as follows. The first part of this technical article is designed to give a brief about vegetable oils as a lubricant with special reference to castor oil. The second part of the review paper describes the effects of nanoparticles especially molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) in different lubricating oils, especially in castor oil. Finally, the applications of nanolubricants and their future prospects are also discussed.
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- 2021
25. Prevalence of Nasal carriage of coagulase negative staphylococci and its antimicrobial susceptibility among ICU health care workers at a tertiary care hospital of Barabanki, UP
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Anjali Agarwal, Jyoti Srivastava, Gaurav Vishal, Sameena Jawaid, and Abhay Kumar Srivastava
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,Teicoplanin ,Antibiotic sensitivity ,Erythromycin ,Anterior nares ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Antibiotic resistance ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,chemistry ,Internal medicine ,Linezolid ,Tobramycin ,medicine ,Coagulase ,business ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Introduction: Health care workers (HCW) including medical as well as paramedical workers are a potential source of carrier of infection for the patients admitted in different intensive care units (ICU). The anterior nares are the main reservoir of Staphylococcus although other body sites are frequently colonised with it, such as hands, skin, axillae, and intestinal tract. The body parts of health care workers as well as the equipments and accessories used by them are likely to transmit infections. Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted to evaluate the infections in different ICUs. A total of 288 parallel nasal and hands swabs were collected. These samples were cultured as per standard protocols and antibiotic sentivity was also carried out. For antibiotic sensitivity Kirby disc diffusion method on Mueller Hinton agar plate was used. Coagulase negative Staphylococcus was the bacteria isolated and subjected to sensitivity towards different antibiotics. Results: Of the 288 samples 90 samples (31.3%) were positive while 198 (68.7%) were negative. The distribution of the positive samples from Medical ICUs – 47 cases, Paediatric ICUs – 21 and, Surgical ICUs – 22 cases. Conclusion: Coagulase negative Staphylococci were predominantly isolated from culture and increasing antibiotic resistance is also observed. The most effective antibiotics were Tobramycin, Teicoplanin and Linezolid while Penicillin, Gentamycin and Erythromycin showed highest resistance. HCW themselves as well as the accessories used by them are an important potential source of infection for the admitted patients. Regular disinfection of these accessories should be strictly followed in each and every ICU. Keywords: Nosocomial, Cons, Healthcare workers, Nasal carrier, ICU.
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26. An update on COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 life cycle, immunopathology, and BCG vaccination
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Jyoti Srivastava, Shivraj M. Yabaji, and Shankar M Khade
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0106 biological sciences ,COVID-19 Vaccines ,viruses ,Population ,medicine.disease_cause ,Antiviral Agents ,Mass Vaccination ,01 natural sciences ,Biochemistry ,Immune system ,010608 biotechnology ,Immunopathology ,Pandemic ,Humans ,Medicine ,education ,Pandemics ,Coronavirus ,education.field_of_study ,SARS-CoV-2 ,010405 organic chemistry ,business.industry ,COVID-19 ,virus diseases ,General Medicine ,Mycobacterium bovis ,COVID-19 Drug Treatment ,0104 chemical sciences ,Vaccination ,Vaccination policy ,Immunology ,BCG Vaccine ,business ,BCG vaccine ,Biotechnology - Abstract
The causative agent of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The SARS-CoV-2 possesses RNA as a genetic material with 79% of the match with the bat SARS-CoV genome, which became epidemic in 2002. The SARS-CoV-2 peripheral Spike-Fc protein binds specifically to the ACE2 receptors present on bronchial epithelial cells and alveolar pneumocytes to downmodulates its expression which leads to severe acute respiratory failure. The disease is super infectious from human to human and the symptoms are similar to flu. The old aged and immunocompromised population are severely affected, and healthcare providers globally applied various strategies for treatment including the repurposing of drugs including antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine and anti-viral drugs.Herein, we described the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, immune responses, possible drug targets, vaccines under the trials and correlated the possibility of trained immunity induced by BCG vaccination over control of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The countries with constraint BCG vaccination policy are struggling badly compared to countries with BCG vaccination policy. The BCG vaccination policy supports either lowering the total number of COVID-19 cases or the increasing recovery rate.
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- 2020
27. Caprylate/chromatography process to produce highly purified tetanus immune globulin from human plasma
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Jyoti Srivastava, Chad Talton, Pete Vandeberg, Michelle Woznichak, W. Keither Merritt, and Marta Jose
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Chromatography ,Tetanus ,Infectious Diseases ,Epidemiology ,Tetanus Toxoid ,Humans ,Caprylates ,Tetanus Antitoxin - Abstract
While tetanus toxoid vaccination has reduced the incidence of tetanus in the developed world, this disease remains a substantial health problem in developing nations. Tetanus immune globulin (TIG) is used along with vaccination for prevention of infection after major or contaminated wounds if vaccination status cannot be verified or for active tetanus infection. These studies describe the characterisation of a TIG produced by a caprylate/chromatography process. The TIG potency and presence of plasma protein impurities were analysed at early/late steps in the manufacturing process by chromatography, immunoassay, coagulation and potency tests. The caprylate/chromatography process has been previously shown to effectively eliminate or inactivate potentially transmissible agents from plasma-derived products. In this study, the caprylate/chromatography process was shown to effectively concentrate TIG activity and efficiently remove pro-coagulation factors, naturally present in plasma. This TIG drug product builds on the long-term evidence of the safety and efficacy of TIG by providing a product with higher purity and low pro-coagulant protein impurities.
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28. A novel hybrid algorithm for rescheduling-based congestion management scheme in power system
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Jyoti Srivastava, Arvind Kumar Sharma, and Naresh Kumar Yadav
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Scheme (programming language) ,Mathematical optimization ,Computer science ,020209 energy ,Applied Mathematics ,020208 electrical & electronic engineering ,Particle swarm optimization ,02 engineering and technology ,Hybrid algorithm ,Power (physics) ,Electric power system ,Transmission line ,Convergence (routing) ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,Reduced cost ,computer ,computer.programming_language - Abstract
Secure and continuous power flow in the transmission line is one of the critical issues that must be rectified. In fact, rescheduling-based congestion management is considered to be one of the promising solutions for this aspect. Still, the model faces issues on the basis of rescheduling costs. More research works have been addressed so far to solve the problems of congestion management. Optimization algorithms also play a vital role in solving this problem. Under this scenario, this paper introduces a new rescheduling-based congestion management model that incorporates a new algorithm, refractor update-based ROA (RU-ROA) that optimizes the generating power of added generators with the bus system. The proposed RU-ROA algorithm is the hybridization of two algorithms, namely rider optimization algorithm (ROA) and water wave optimization (WWO), that aims to manage the congestion with the reduced cost of rescheduling. Further, the proposed model compares its performance over other conventional models like particle swarm optimization, FireFly, grey wolf optimization, traditional ROA and traditional WWO-based rescheduling strategy with respect to cost analysis and convergence analysis, and proves the efficiency of proposed work over others.
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29. Ensemble modeling approach to predict the past and future climate suitability for two mangrove species along the coastal wetlands of peninsular India
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Pujarini Samal, Jyoti Srivastava, S.R. Singarasubramanian, Pooja Nitin Saraf, and Bipin Charles
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Computational Theory and Mathematics ,Ecology ,Applied Mathematics ,Ecological Modeling ,Modeling and Simulation ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics ,Computer Science Applications - Published
- 2022
30. Graphene based Efficient Heat Transfer Nanofluids for IC Engine Applications
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Jyoti Prakash Singh, Jyoti Srivastava, S. K. Ghosh, and N. Eswara Prasad
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Introduction: Nowadays, the need for specialty thermal fluids for critical applications are fulfilled by specifically formulated functional fluids. In daily used vehicles e.g. cars the ~ 80% energy get wasted as system energy loss (1). The rapidly increasing demand for high performance fluids for fast growing automotive sectors propel the newer research for development of functional fluids leading to enhancement in engine efficiency (2-4). The enhancement in engine efficiency can be achieved by increasing engine performance parameters e.g., improving design parameters, using efficient lubricants and coolants. The important area which largely affects the economic performance of engines and efficiency is engine cooling system and this has got little attention as compared to engine design. Therefore, an emerging area of research is to improve heat transfer efficiency of conventional heat transfer fluids. Development of new method with cost-effective route, scalable process to produce stable nanofluid dispersions with improved performance in all type of cooling needs is a big challenge. In recent years, the carbon nanostructure based nanofluids for heat transfer application have attracted huge interest (5). Methods: In the present work, graphene-based hybrid material was synthesized as thermally conducting additive. In order to synthesize graphene-based hybrid material, first reduced graphene oxide was synthesized followed by this it was in-situ reduced with silver nitrate to get silver decorated reduced graphene oxide. The final product formed was having silver nanoparticles decorated over ultra-thin reduced graphene oxide. Finally, nanofluids were developed using this material and thermal conductivity were evaluated under varying measurement conditions and concentrations. Results and discussions: The nanofluid developed was subjected to its thermal conduction property evaluation. The thermal conductivities of nanofluids and base fluid was evaluated with KD2 pro instrument. Significant enhancement was observed in the thermal conductivity of the nanofluid developed and highest enhancement in thermal conductivity observed was 32% with respect to base fluid at room temperature at 0.2% vol. concentration. The measurements were also done with varying vol. concentration ranging from 0.01% to 0.4%. The rise in concentration resulted into rise in thermal conductivities but going beyond 0.2% concentration resulted into nominal to no change in thermal conductivities. The thermal conductivity was also evaluated with varying temperatures, ranging from 30℃ to 60 ℃. The rise in temperature lead to rise in thermal conductivity. The maximum thermal conductivity enhancement (by 39%) was observed at 60℃. The results show remarkable enhancement in thermal conductivity of nanofluid developed. Furthermore, the developed nanofluid was applied in custom made IC engine to evaluate its performance. The use of nanofluid in place of conventional coolant in IC engine lead to significant enhancement in different engine performance parameters. The total fuel consumption was enhanced by 10-12% compared to base fluid. Conclusions: The silver nanoparticles decorated graphene based thermal conductivity enhancement additive was developed and employed for the development of highly efficient engine coolant. The room temperature thermal conductivity enhancement was 32% with significant enhancement in engine performance parameters, which is quite promising result for engine cooling applications. Keywords: Nanofluids, thermal conductivity, graphene References Holmberg, K. and Erdemir A. (2019) The impact of tribology on energy use and CO2 emission globally and in combustion engine and electric cars. Tribology International. 135: p. 389-396. Gupta, K., et al., (2017) Catalytic Aerial Oxidation of Biomass‐Derived Furans to Furan Carboxylic Acids in Water over Bimetallic Nickel–Palladium Alloy Nanoparticles. ChemCatChem. 9(14): p. 2760-2767. Tanvir, S. and Qiao, L. (2012) Surface tension of nanofluid-type fuels containing suspended nanomaterials. Nanoscale research letters. 7(1): p. 1-10. Zhang, G., et al. (2016) Excellent heat dissipation properties of the super-aligned carbon nanotube films. RSC Advances. 6(66): p. 61686-61694. Kibria, M., et al. (2015) A review on thermophysical properties of nanoparticle dispersed phase change materials. Energy conversion and management. 95: p. 69-89.
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31. Wireless Power-Driven Car
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Jyoti Srivastava, Harsh Dubey, Harikant Shukla, and Hrithik Sagar
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In this research paper, a unique method to design a wireless power transmission system for car is proposed. Wireless transmission (WPT) is developing rapidly in recent years. Road powered vehicles (RPEVs) will be the most needed for future transport as they do not rely on large and heavy batteries but gain power directly and efficiently while on the road. Electric vehicles (EVs) are capable of achieving friendly transport. However, the biggest limitation in achieving this idea is battery technology. It has problems with obstacles such as high cost, unusual equipment, low power, and heavy weight. Wireless power transfer (WPT) is now an acceptable wireless charging system and is similarly used to transmit power through power input and magnetic resonance coupling. At the power level of kilowatts, the transmission distance increases from several millimetres to several hundred millimetres per grid to load efficiency more than 90%. Advances make WPT more attractive to electric vehicle (EV) powerful charging systems in both static and dynamic charging conditions. This paper has updated the technology in the area of WPT that works on wireless EV charging. By introducing wireless power transmission to electrical vehicles, barriers to charging time, scope, and cost can be easily reduced. Battery technology is no longer valid at the entry of a large EV market. It is hoped that researchers can be encouraged by technological advances, moving forward with the continued development of wireless power transmission and electrical vehicle expansion. Keywords: Wireless power transmission, mutual induction, electric car, EVS
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- 2021
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32. Energy Efficient Clustering Technique to Reduce Load in Cloud Computing
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Dr. Sumit Chaudhary, Neha Singh, Ms. Jyoti Srivastava, and Mr. Bhavesh Jain
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FOS: Computer and information sciences ,Security ,computer science ,Cloud Computing ,Clustering ,IJCSIS ,Information Systems - Abstract
For provisioning of various computing resources in recent days cloud computing data centers are becoming popular. Now reducing of energy consumption is the main issues at different data centers. In the field of Cloud Computing Clustering technique is the best technique to reduce the load at data centers and finally energy consumption will be reduced. In this paper, energy efficiency with reducing load is the main issue and to reduce the load at different data centers different energy efficiency and load balancing techniques implemented. Keywords: Load Balancing, Clustering, Energy Consumption, Cloud Computing
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33. Prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile among Pregnant Females in a Tertiary Care Hospital
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Anjali Agarwal, Shreya Pandey, Ujjwal Maheshwari, M P Singh, Jyoti Srivastava, and Seema Bose
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Escherichia coli ,Original Article ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 ,urinary tract infection ,Asymptomatic bacteriuria - Abstract
Background and Objectives: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common clinical finding during pregnancy, and if it is asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), it can progress to pyelonephritis, leading to further complications. The present study aims to know the prevalence of ASB in pregnant females and the antimicrobial resistance pattern in our hospital setup. Materials and Methods: A total of 552 urine samples were collected from pregnant females (with no symptoms of UTI) both attending outpatient department and admitted in the wards of obstetrics and gynecology department. Urine culture was performed on blood agar, MacConkey agar, and UTI chromogenic agar. Antibiotic sensitivity test was done using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method, and the results were interpreted. Results: The prevalence rate of ASB in pregnant females was 17.4%. It was common in the age group of 25–33 years (60.4%). The infection rate was higher in the second trimester (43.7%) compared to the third (29.2%) and first (27.1%) trimester. Multiparity (60.4%) was a common finding in ASB during pregnancy. There was a significant finding of previous history of UTI (22.9%) and anemia (58.3%) associated with ASB in pregnant females. Escherichia coli (39.2%) was the most common microorganism isolated followed by Staphylococcus aureus (34.3%), Enterococcus faecalis (14.7%), Klebsiella (4.9%), coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. (2.9%), and Citrobacter and Acinetobacter (1.9%). Most sensitive drugs to be given in ASB during pregnancy were nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin. Conclusion: It was emphasized that urine culture should be done in early antenatal visit as routine screening to identify ASB in pregnant females as it can prevent fetal and maternal complications.
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34. Fake News Analyser using Natural Language Processing-A Study
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Anshul Tyagi and Jyoti Srivastava
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Natural language processing, IDF (Inverse Document Frequency), TfidfVectorizer, Support vector machine (SVM), Long short – term memory (LSTM) - Abstract
In today's time, social media is one of the main sources of news for many people in the world because it is cheap, easily accessible and also portable. But one of the major concerns in today’s scenario is the circulation of the fake news on social media. Intentionally people spread fake news on social media. Within few minutes news spread all over the world. Machines are unable to detect fake news because of lack of political context or can be called lack of common sense. Natural language processing algorithms still suffer from lack of common sense. A lot of attempts were made to analyse fake news., {"references":["Shu, K., Sliva, A., Wang, S., Tang, J., & Liu, H. (2017). Fake news detection on social media: A data mining perspective. ACM SIGKDD explorations newsletter, 19(1), 22-36.","Allcott, H., & Gentzkow, M. (2017). Social media and fake news in the 2016 election. Journal of economic perspectives, 31(2), 211-36.","Yin, W., Kann, K., Yu, M., & Schütze, H. (2017). Comparative study of cnn and rnn for natural language processing. arXiv preprint arXiv:1702.01923.","Lai, S., Xu, L., Liu, K., & Zhao, J. (2015, February). Recurrent convolutional neural networks for text classification. In Twenty-ninth AAAI conference on artificial intelligence.","Granik, M., & Mesyura, V. (2017, May). Fake news detection using naive Bayes classifier. In 2017 IEEE First Ukraine Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (UKRCON) (pp. 900-903). IEEE.","Gilda, S. (2017, December). Evaluating machine learning algorithms for fake news detection. In 2017 IEEE 15th Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD) (pp. 110- 115). IEEE.","Bourgonje, P., Schneider, J. M., & Rehm, G. (2017, September). From clickbait to fake news detection: an approach based on detecting the stance of headlines to articles. In Proceedings of the 2017 EMNLP Workshop: Natural Language Processing meets Journalism (84-89).","Wang, W. Y. (2017). \" liar, liar pants on fire\": A new benchmark dataset for fake news detection. arXiv preprint arXiv:1705.00648.","Liu, Y., Han, K., Tan, Z., & Lei, Y. (2017, September). Using context information for dialog act classification in dnn framework. In Proceedings of the 2017 conference on empirical methods in natural language processing ( 2170-2178).","Ma, J., Gao, W., Mitra, P., Kwon, S., Jansen, B. J., Wong, K. F., & Cha, M. (2016). Detecting rumors from microblogs with recurrent neural networks."]}
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35. Recent Advancement(s) at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow: An Overview
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Jyoti Srivastava, Vandana Prasad, Vivesh V. Kapur, Manoj M C, and Santosh Sah
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General Physics and Astronomy ,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology - Published
- 2020
36. Molecular characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1-producing Escherichia coli among hospitalized patients
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Ujjwal Maheshwari, Jyoti Srivastava, Anjali Agarwal, and Mohd Iftikhar
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0301 basic medicine ,medicine.drug_class ,Hospitalized patients ,030106 microbiology ,Antibiotics ,Antimicrobial susceptibility ,lcsh:Medicine ,medicine.disease_cause ,Microbiology ,law.invention ,03 medical and health sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,carbapenemase ,modified hodge test ,law ,Medicine ,blandm-1 gene ,Escherichia coli ,Polymerase chain reaction ,biology ,business.industry ,lcsh:R ,New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 ,Multiple drug resistance ,chemistry ,biology.protein ,business ,Ertapenem - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Carbapenemase-producing microorganisms are becoming a major concern among hospital-acquired infections. There is also increased multidrug resistance seen among these isolates. AIMS: We have conducted this study to determine the prevalence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) gene-producing Escherichia coli among hospitalized patients in a tertiary care hospital in Northern India. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: The study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology with the tertiary care hospital settings. It was a prospective cross-sectional observational study conducted during January 2014–August 2014. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 500 nonduplicate E. coli samples were processed. The isolates with reduced susceptibility to ertapenem, i.e., zone diameter between 19 and 21 mm, were considered carbapenemase producers. These isolates were subjected to modified Hodge test for phenotypic confirmation. Polymerase chain reaction was performed on all the screened isolates for molecular detection of NDM-1 gene. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Chi-square test was used to analyze the data and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Out of 500 E. coli isolates, 61 (12.2%) were screened for carbapenemase production. 47 (9.4%) isolates were positive by modified Hodge test and 36 (7.2%) isolates showed the presence of blaNDM-1 gene (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: There is an increased prevalence of NDM-1 gene-producing E. coli isolates. These carbapenemase-producing isolates are more resistant to other group of antibiotics (aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones along with β-lactam group). Early detection of blaNDM-1 gene can help in choosing the effective treatment options for hospitalized patients in time, thereby reducing the risk of mortality.
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37. Application of a caprylate/chromatography purification process for production of a high potency rabies immune globulin from pooled human plasma
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Catherine Russ, Chad Talton, Vik Arora, Jyoti Srivastava, W. Keither Merritt, Michelle Woznichak, Pete Vandeberg, and Marta Jose
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viruses ,Immunology ,chemical and pharmacologic phenomena ,Rabies vaccination ,Rabies immune globulin ,Pharmacokinetics ,medicine ,Humans ,Immunology and Allergy ,Potency ,Chromatography ,biology ,Chemistry ,virus diseases ,Globulins ,biochemical phenomena, metabolism, and nutrition ,medicine.disease ,Solvent ,Rabies virus ,Human plasma ,biology.protein ,Rabies ,Caprylates ,biological phenomena, cell phenomena, and immunity ,Antibody - Abstract
Background Human rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is an integral part of post-exposure prophylactic treatment of rabies (along with rabies vaccination). Infiltration of most, if not all, of the RIG dose at the wound site is recommended. RIG produced by a caprylate/chromatography manufacturing process (RIG-C; HyperRAB) increased the potency and purity of this product over the existing licensed RIG from a solvent/detergent process (RIG-S/D; HyperRAB-S/D). Methods A series of studies were conducted to characterize the content and purity of RIG-C. A single-dose pharmacokinetic study in rabbits was performed to compare intramuscular (IM) immunoglobulin products manufactured by two different purification processes, solvent/detergent (IGIM-S/D) and caprylate/chromatography (IGIM-C). Results RIG-C was found to be a highly purified IgG formulation with high monomer content and formulated with twice the anti-rabies potency of RIG-S/D while maintaining the same overall protein concentration. RIG-C facilitates IM administration at the wound site by halving the injection volume. The new caprylate/chromatography process eliminated detectible levels of pro-coagulant impurities and IgA that were carried through in the prior S/D process. These impurities have been associated with thrombotic complications and allergic reactions in susceptible patients. After single dose administration, IGIM-C was pharmacokinetically equivalent to IGIM-S/D in rabbits. Conclusion RIG-C is a more potent RIG formulation with less impurities yielding a safer and more convenient product with similar pharmacokinetic profile.
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38. Chemically Synthesized Ag/PPy-PVA Polymer Nanocomposite Films As Potential EMI Shielding Material In X-band
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Priyesh V. More, Neha Singh, Pawan K. Khanna, and Jyoti Srivastava
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010407 polymers ,Materials science ,Polymer nanocomposite ,X band ,General Materials Science ,02 engineering and technology ,Composite material ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,0210 nano-technology ,Smart material ,01 natural sciences ,Electromagnetic interference ,0104 chemical sciences - Published
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39. Tunable Silver Nano-ink For Printable Electronics And Pen-on-paper-writing
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Neha Singh, Pawan K. Khanna, Jyoti Srivastava, and Priyesh V. More
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Materials science ,Inkwell ,Polyvinylpyrrolidone ,Annealing (metallurgy) ,Silver Nano ,Nanotechnology ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,Conductivity ,Smart material ,Silver nanoparticle ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Printed electronics ,medicine ,General Materials Science ,030212 general & internal medicine ,medicine.drug - Abstract
The article describes an efficient method for the preparation of silver nanoparticles ink for its application in printed electronics. The effective formulation using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and triethylamine leads to highly stable silver nano-ink. The spincoated silver nanoparticulate films fabricated using the as-prepared nano-ink exhibit bulk-like conductivity at moderate annealing temperature of 60C -100C. Additionally; pen-on-paper type of conventional writing is successfully demonstrated with modifying the formulation of such nano-inks. The viscosity of as-prepared Ag nano-ink can be easily altered by varying the concentration of binders and solvents to suit its end applications. Such flexibility coupled with high conductivity and amphiphilic nature makes this silver nano-ink highly useful in various advanced printing techniques. Copyright © 2016 VBRI Press.
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40. Moringa Oleifera: A Health Promising Plant with Pharmacological Characters
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Shaili Yadav and Jyoti Srivastava
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Moringa ,Traditional medicine ,Biology - Published
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41. Cognitive remediation therapy for older adults
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Reet Sharma, I.D. Sharma, Ashutosh Kumar, and Jyoti Srivastava
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Cognitive ,lcsh:RC435-571 ,medicine.medical_treatment ,education.educational_degree ,Psychiatric rehabilitation ,lcsh:Geriatrics ,elderly ,rehabilitation ,Physical medicine and rehabilitation ,mild cognitive impairment ,lcsh:Psychiatry ,remediation ,medicine ,Dementia ,Cognitive rehabilitation therapy ,Cognitive decline ,education ,older adults ,therapy ,Rehabilitation ,training ,Cognition ,medicine.disease ,cognitive decline ,Cognitive training ,lcsh:RC952-954.6 ,Cognitive remediation therapy ,Psychology ,Clinical psychology - Abstract
There is a large body of research on cognitive interventions for older adults the review which suggests the following: (1) Cognition remediation therapy is indicated for healthy elderly, and in mild cognitive impairment (MCI), early dementia, brain disease and injury, and severe mental illness (SMI). (2) Studies on healthy elderly demonstrate that with cognitive training (CT), cognitive stimulation (CS), and/or cognitive rehabilitation (CR) age-related cognitive decline can be reversed, at least partially if not fully, even in advanced age, with improved social functioning and quality of life. Better results are obtained if cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) is combined with vocational/psychosocial rehabilitation. Generalization of training to activities of daily living (ADL) and to secondary outcome measures such as quality of life and self-esteem are issues that need to be addressed in older adults. (3) Research in MCI has indicated that CRT, especially memory training, has some role. Future studies should place focus on the assessment of dose-response relationship, training generalization, and ecologically relevant approaches. (4) Findings of earlier work in early-stage dementia were frustrating, more recent work, especially randomized controlled trials of high quality, has provided a ray of rope with respect to effectiveness of CT and CR. Further well-designed studies are required to provide more definitive evidence. (5) Significant therapeutic effects of CR have been observed on cognitive function and ADL in the elderly patients with stroke. Routine screening for stroke patients and those with brain injury for cognitive impairment is recommended. (6) Available research provides evidence that cognitive remediation benefits people with SMI, and when combined with psychiatric rehabilitation this benefit generalizes to functioning. Elderly with SMI need special focus. Further needs to be carried out on older people with SMI.
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- 2016
42. A review-canna the wonder plant
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Padma S. Vankar and Jyoti Srivastava
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010302 applied physics ,biology ,Laser cutting ,Chemistry ,business.industry ,Canna ,Art history ,02 engineering and technology ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,biology.organism_classification ,01 natural sciences ,Wonder ,0103 physical sciences ,Carding ,Digital printing ,0210 nano-technology ,business - Published
- 2018
43. Combination of Nanoparticle-Delivered siRNA for Astrocyte Elevated Gene-1 (AEG-1) and All-trans Retinoic Acid (ATRA): An Effective Therapeutic Strategy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
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Ayesha Siddiq, Chadia L. Robertson, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Paul B. Fisher, Xue-Ning Shen, Kareem Ebeid, Aliasger K. Salem, Devanand Sarkar, Maaged A. Akiel, Rachel Gredler, Nidhi Jariwala, and Jyoti Srivastava
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ,Cell ,Biomedical Engineering ,Retinoic acid ,Mice, Nude ,Pharmaceutical Science ,Antineoplastic Agents ,Apoptosis ,Tretinoin ,Bioengineering ,Article ,Small hairpin RNA ,Mice ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Tumor Cells, Cultured ,medicine ,Animals ,Humans ,Bioluminescence imaging ,Luciferase ,RNA, Small Interfering ,Cell Proliferation ,Pharmacology ,Chemistry ,Cell growth ,Liver Neoplasms ,Organic Chemistry ,Membrane Proteins ,RNA-Binding Proteins ,Genetic Therapy ,Combined Modality Therapy ,Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays ,Mice, Inbred C57BL ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Liver ,Biochemistry ,Cancer research ,Nanoparticles ,Cell Adhesion Molecules ,Biotechnology ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a fatal cancer with no effective therapy. Astrocyte elevated gene-1 (AEG-1) plays a pivotal role in hepatocarcinogenesis and inhibits retinoic acid-induced gene expression and cell death. The combination of a lentivirus expressing AEG-1 shRNA and all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) profoundly and synergistically inhibited subcutaneous human HCC xenografts in nude mice. We have now developed liver-targeted nanoplexes by conjugating poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimers with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and lactobionic acid (Gal) (PAMAM-PEG-Gal) which were complexed with AEG-1 siRNA (PAMAM-AEG-1si). The polymer conjugate was characterized by (1)H-NMR, MALDI, and mass spectrometry; and optimal nanoplex formulations were characterized for surface charge, size, and morphology. Orthotopic xenografts of human HCC cell QGY-7703 expressing luciferase (QGY-luc) were established in the livers of athymic nude mice and tumor development was monitored by bioluminescence imaging (BLI). Tumor-bearing mice were treated with PAMAM-siCon, PAMAM-siCon+ATRA, PAMAM-AEG-1si, and PAMAM-AEG-1si+ATRA. In the control group the tumor developed aggressively. ATRA showed little effect due to high AEG-1 levels in QGY-luc cells. PAMAM-AEG-1si showed significant reduction in tumor growth, and the combination of PAMAM-AEG-1si+ATRA showed profound and synergistic inhibition so that the tumors were almost undetectable by BLI. A marked decrease in AEG-1 level was observed in tumor samples treated with PAMAM-AEG-1si. The group treated with PAMAM-AEG-1si+ATRA nanoplexes showed increased necrosis, inhibition of proliferation, and increased apoptosis when compared to other groups. Liver is an ideal organ for RNAi therapy and ATRA is an approved anticancer agent. Our exciting observations suggest that the combinatorial approach might be an effective way to combat HCC.
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- 2015
44. Astrocyte elevated gene‐1 and c‐Myc cooperate to promote hepatocarcinogenesis in mice
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Paul B. Fisher, Dawn Garcia, Jolene J. Windle, Xue Ning Shen, Ayesha Siddiq, Yi Chen, Jyoti Srivastava, Zhao Lai, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Uthra Balaji, Nitai D. Mukhopadhyay, Catherine I. Dumur, Rachel Gredler, Devanand Sarkar, Mark A. Subler, and Chadia L. Robertson
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Genetically modified mouse ,Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition ,Lung Neoplasms ,Carcinogenesis ,Transgene ,Mice, Transgenic ,Biology ,medicine.disease_cause ,Article ,Metastasis ,Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc ,Mice ,Liver Neoplasms, Experimental ,Albumins ,medicine ,Animals ,Epithelial–mesenchymal transition ,Cells, Cultured ,Hepatology ,Wnt signaling pathway ,Membrane Proteins ,RNA-Binding Proteins ,medicine.disease ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Immunology ,Cancer research ,Signal transduction ,Astrocyte - Abstract
Astrocyte elevated gene-1 (AEG-1) and c-Myc are overexpressed in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) functioning as oncogenes. AEG-1 is transcriptionally regulated by c-Myc, and AEG-1 itself induces c-Myc by activating the Wnt/β-catenin-signaling pathway. We now document the cooperation of AEG-1 and c-Myc in promoting hepatocarcinogenesis by analyzing hepatocyte-specific transgenic mice expressing either AEG-1 (albumin [Alb]/AEG-1), c-Myc (Alb/c-Myc), or both (Alb/AEG-1/c-Myc). Wild-type and Alb/AEG-1 mice did not develop spontaneous HCC. Alb/c-Myc mice developed spontaneous HCC without distant metastasis, whereas Alb/AEG-1/c-Myc mice developed highly aggressive HCC with frank metastasis to the lungs. Induction of carcinogenesis by N-nitrosodiethylamine significantly accelerated the kinetics of tumor formation in all groups. However, in Alb/AEG-1/c-Myc, the effect was markedly pronounced with lung metastasis. In vitro analysis showed that Alb/AEG-1/c-Myc hepatocytes acquired increased proliferation and transformative potential with sustained activation of prosurvival and epithelial-mesenchymal transition-signaling pathways. RNA-sequencing analysis identified a unique gene signature in livers of Alb/AEG-1/c-Myc mice that was not observed when either AEG-1 or c-Myc was overexpressed. Specifically, Alb/AEG-1/c-Myc mice overexpressed maternally imprinted noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), such as Rian, Meg-3, and Mirg, which are implicated in hepatocarcinogenesis. Knocking down these ncRNAs significantly inhibited proliferation and invasion by Alb/AEG-1/c-Myc hepatocytes.Our studies reveal a novel cooperative oncogenic effect of AEG-1 and c-Myc that might explain the mechanism of aggressive HCC. Alb/AEG-1/c-Myc mice provide a useful model to understand the molecular mechanism of cooperation between these two oncogenes and other molecules involved in hepatocarcinogenesis. This model might also be of use for evaluating novel therapeutic strategies targeting HCC.
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- 2015
45. Causes of Domestic Violence in Married Women with Psychotic and Non-psychotic Illness
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Anuradha Khanna, Jyoti Srivastava, and I.D. Sharma
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,medicine ,Domestic violence ,Psychiatry ,business ,Psychotic illness - Published
- 2015
46. Role of the staphylococcal nuclease and tudor domain containing 1 in oncogenesis (Review)
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Chadia L. Robertson, Paul B. Fisher, Jyoti Srivastava, Nidhi Jariwala, Maaged A. Akiel, Luni Emdad, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Devanand Sarkar, and Rachel Gredler
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Cancer Research ,SND1 ,Tudor domain ,RNA Splicing ,Regulator ,Carboxypeptidases ,Biology ,Bioinformatics ,medicine.disease_cause ,RNA interference ,Neoplasms ,medicine ,Humans ,cancer ,metastasis ,Gene silencing ,Molecular Targeted Therapy ,Regulation of gene expression ,staphylococcal nuclease and tudor domain containing 1 ,Nuclear Proteins ,Articles ,Endonucleases ,3. Good health ,Cell biology ,Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ,Cell Transformation, Neoplastic ,Oncology ,RNA splicing ,astrocyte elevated gene-1 ,RNA Interference ,Carcinogenesis - Abstract
The staphylococcal nuclease and tudor domain containing 1 (SND1) is a multifunctional protein overexpressed in breast, prostate, colorectal and hepatocellular carcinomas and malignant glioma. Molecular studies have revealed the multifaceted activities of SND1 involved in regulating gene expression at transcriptional as well as post-transcriptional levels. Early studies identified SND1 as a transcriptional co-activator. SND1 is also a component of RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) thus mediating RNAi function, a regulator of mRNA splicing, editing and stability, and plays a role in maintenance of cell viability. Such diverse actions allow the SND1 to modulate a complex array of molecular networks, thereby promoting carcinogenesis. Here, we describe the crucial role of SND1 in cancer development and progression, and highlight SND1 as a potential target for therapeutic intervention.
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- 2014
47. Genetic Deletion of AEG-1 Prevents Hepatocarcinogenesis
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Xue-Ning Shen, Chunqing Guo, Jolene J. Windle, Ayesha Siddiq, Devanand Sarkar, Xiang-Yang Wang, Shah Giashuddin, Shobha Ghosh, Rachel Gredler, Luni Emdad, Jyoti Srivastava, Mark A. Subler, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Paul B. Fisher, Chadia L. Robertson, and Maaged A. Akiel
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MAPK/ERK pathway ,Cancer Research ,Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ,Lung Neoplasms ,Carcinogenesis ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Biology ,medicine.disease_cause ,Article ,Mice ,medicine ,Animals ,Humans ,Protein kinase B ,Tumor microenvironment ,Oncogene ,Growth factor ,Liver Neoplasms ,NF-kappa B ,Membrane Proteins ,RNA-Binding Proteins ,MTDH ,Neoplasms, Experimental ,digestive system diseases ,Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ,Oncology ,Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ,Hepatocytes ,Cancer research ,Signal transduction ,Cell Adhesion Molecules ,Gene Deletion ,Signal Transduction - Abstract
Activation of the oncogene AEG-1 (MTDH, LYRIC) has been implicated recently in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In mice, HCC can be initiated by exposure to the carcinogen DEN, which has been shown to rely upon activation of NF-κB in liver macrophages. Because AEG-1 is an essential component of NF-κB activation, we interrogated the susceptibility of mice lacking the AEG-1 gene to DEN-induced hepatocarcinogenesis. AEG-1–deficient mice displayed resistance to DEN-induced HCC and lung metastasis. No difference was observed in the response to growth factor signaling or activation of AKT, ERK, and β-catenin, compared with wild-type control animals. However, AEG-1–deficient hepatocytes and macrophages exhibited a relative defect in NF-κB activation. Mechanistic investigations showed that IL6 production and STAT3 activation, two key mediators of HCC development, were also deficient along with other biologic and epigenetics findings in the tumor microenvironment, confirming that AEG-1 supports an NF-κB–mediated inflammatory state that drives HCC development. Overall, our findings offer in vivo proofs that AEG-1 is essential for NF-κB activation and hepatocarcinogenesis, and they reveal new roles for AEG-1 in shaping the tumor microenvironment for HCC development. Cancer Res; 74(21); 6184–93. ©2014 AACR.
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- 2014
48. Interaction with Cancer Patients: Psychological Impact of Doctors’ Communication Behaviour
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null Mallika Tewari, null Sandhya S. Kaushik, null Hari S. Shukla, and null Jyoti Srivastava
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Psychiatric morbidity can be regarded as closely related to health status and quality of life among cancer patients. Communication between oncologists and cancer patients seems to play an important role in psychological difficulties that can arise during the diagnosis and treatment phase of cancer, such as uncertainty, anxiety, depression and problems with coping. Qualitative researches done earlier, confirms that how cancer patients perceive their relationship with physician, generally affects their psychological well being which ultimately influences their short term and long term health outcomes. This paper presented an extensive review on the significance of physicians’ communication behaviour which revealed the complex relationship of doctor-patient communication and reinforces the practice implications of the former reviews. It was concluded that instead of focusing on different types of communication behaviours as separate entities, future researches should adopt an integrated approach toward the understanding of the doctor patient communication to get a clearer picture of psychological and health outcome in cancer patients.
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- 2017
49. AEG-1 Regulates Retinoid X Receptor and Inhibits Retinoid Signaling
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Deepak Bhere, Jolene J. Windle, Gregorio Gil, Phillip B. Hylemon, Ayesha Siddiq, Nitai D. Mukhopadhyay, Jyoti Srivastava, Rachel Gredler, Luni Emdad, Devanand Sarkar, Chadia L. Robertson, Mark A. Subler, Devaraja Rajasekaran, Shobha Ghosh, Khalid Shah, and Paul B. Fisher
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Cancer Research ,medicine.drug_class ,Retinoic acid ,Mice, Nude ,Mice, Transgenic ,Tretinoin ,Biology ,Retinoid X receptor ,Transfection ,Article ,Mice ,Retinoids ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,medicine ,Animals ,Humans ,Retinoid ,Phosphorylation ,Promoter Regions, Genetic ,Retinoid X receptor alpha ,organic chemicals ,Liver Neoplasms ,Membrane Proteins ,RNA-Binding Proteins ,Cell Differentiation ,Retinoid X receptor gamma ,Up-Regulation ,Mice, Inbred C57BL ,body regions ,Retinoic acid receptor ,HEK293 Cells ,Retinoid X Receptors ,Oncology ,chemistry ,Retinoic acid receptor alpha ,Gene Knockdown Techniques ,embryonic structures ,Mice, Inbred CBA ,Cancer research ,Heterografts ,Retinoid X receptor beta ,Cell Adhesion Molecules ,Signal Transduction - Abstract
Retinoid X receptor (RXR) regulates key cellular responses such as cell growth and development, and this regulation is frequently perturbed in various malignancies, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the molecule(s) that physically govern this deregulation are mostly unknown. Here, we identified RXR as an interacting partner of astrocyte-elevated gene-1 (AEG-1)/metadherin (MTDH), an oncogene upregulated in all cancers. Upon interaction, AEG-1 profoundly inhibited RXR/retinoic acid receptor (RAR)–mediated transcriptional activation. Consequently, AEG-1 markedly protected HCC and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cells from retinoid- and rexinoid-induced cell death. In nontumorigenic cells and primary hepatocytes, AEG-1/RXR colocalizes in the nucleus in which AEG-1 interferes with recruitment of transcriptional coactivators to RXR, preventing transcription of target genes. In tumor cells and AEG-1 transgenic hepatocytes, overexpressed AEG-1 entraps RXR in cytoplasm, precluding its nuclear translocation. In addition, ERK, activated by AEG-1, phosphorylates RXR that leads to its functional inactivation and attenuation of ligand-dependent transactivation. In nude mice models, combination of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and AEG-1 knockdown synergistically inhibited growth of human HCC xenografts. The present study establishes AEG-1 as a novel homeostatic regulator of RXR and RXR/RAR that might contribute to hepatocarcinogenesis. Targeting AEG-1 could sensitize patients with HCC and AML to retinoid- and rexinoid-based therapeutics. Cancer Res; 74(16); 4364–77. ©2014 AACR.
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- 2014
50. Emerging role of insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 in hepatocellular carcinoma
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Devaraja Rajasekaran, Chadia L. Robertson, Ayesha Siddiq, Maaged A. Akiel, Devanand Sarkar, Paul B. Fisher, Rachel Gredler, Nidhi Jariwala, and Jyoti Srivastava
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Sorafenib ,senescence ,IGFBP7 ,Angiogenesis ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Review ,Biology ,Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein ,03 medical and health sciences ,angiogenesis ,0302 clinical medicine ,medicine ,HCC ,neoplasms ,Tissue homeostasis ,030304 developmental biology ,0303 health sciences ,Growth factor ,apoptosis ,Cancer ,medicine.disease ,gene therapy ,digestive system diseases ,3. Good health ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Hepatocellular carcinoma ,Immunology ,Cancer research ,biology.protein ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a vicious and highly vascular cancer with a dismal prognosis. It is a life-threatening illness worldwide that ranks fifth in terms of cancer prevalence and third in cancer deaths. Most patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage by which time conventional therapies are no longer effective. Targeted molecular therapies, such as the multikinase inhibitor sorafenib, provide a modest increase in survival for advanced HCC patients and display significant toxicity. Thus, there is an immense need to identify novel regulators of HCC that might be targeted effectively. The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) axis is commonly abnormal in HCC. Upon activation, the IGF axis controls metabolism, tissue homeostasis, and survival. Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) is a secreted protein of a family of low-affinity IGF-binding proteins termed "IGFBP-related proteins" that have been identified as a potential tumor suppressor in HCC. IGFBP7 has been implicated in regulating cellular proliferation, senescence, and angiogenesis. In this review, we provide a comprehensive discussion of the role of IGFBP7 in HCC and the potential use of IGFBP7 as a novel biomarker for drug resistance and as an effective therapeutic strategy.
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- 2014
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