Self-Repairing Metallosupramolecular Soft Flexible Scaffolds with Different Gel-Immobilized Media: Study of Rheo-Reversibile Systems toward Cytochrome c and Bcl2 Protein-Mediated Apoptotic Cascades in Cancer Cells.

n-Pyrotartaric acid (PTA)-based three distinct metallogels of Co(II) and Zn(II)-sources are synthesized with polar aprotic solvent media like N,N'-dimethylformamide (DMF) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). The mechanical characteristics of synthesized metallogels (i.e.

Cytopathology in India: Past, Present, and Future.

Cytopathology was apparent as a feasible and inexpensive screening and diagnostic technique incorporated in India during the 1950s and 1960s. The Indian Academy of Cytologists (IAC) was established to foster cytology research, standardize nomenclature, and advance cytology across India. Although cytopathology is a fundamental component of the postgraduate pathology curriculum, numerous challenges and limitations impede its practice in India, including a shortage of trained cytopathologists, uneven distribution of cytopathology services and their quality assurance, and financial constraints for advanced diagnostics in cytopathology samples.

Immunohistochemical Expression of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity, is commonly observed in the northeastern region of India, likely due to dietary habits, the prevalence of infections, and possibly genetic predisposition. Hypoxia plays a crucial role in regulating tumor proliferation and survival. In the absence of sufficient oxygen, several mechanisms and factors become instrumental in driving tumorigenesis.

Anticancer activity of RM-3-22: a TAZQ-based hydroxamic acid derivative targeting NSCLC in vitro and in vivo.

Introduction: Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies. In this study, we developed RM-3-22, a TAZQ-based hydroxamic acid derivative with histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitory properties. We evaluated its anticancer activity in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), using A549 adenocarcinoma cells as the primary model.

Reducing the Cost of Spinal Fixation Surgeries to Fit the Budgets of Patients From the Low- and Middle-Income Categories to Ensure Affordable and Effective Outcomes.

Background and objective Traumatic spinal cord injury often results in significant disability, requiring timely surgical intervention to reduce long-term consequences. In low- and middle-income countries, the fragmented healthcare system and high out-of-pocket costs limit access to spinal fixation surgeries, especially for those in the lower income groups. This study aimed to identify the major cost drivers of spinal fixation surgeries and explore strategies to reduce them, making them more affordable for patients without compromising outcomes.

Spectrum of Pure Red Cell Aplasia in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northeast India.

Background Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is an uncommon disorder characterized by severe normocytic normochromic anemia, reticulocytopenia, and an absence of erythroblasts from otherwise normal bone marrow. PRCA can present as either a congenital disorder or an acquired syndrome. Methodology A total of six cases of PRCA diagnosed in a tertiary care hospital from January 2016 to December 2019 were retrospectively studied.

Organic and Coordination Polymer-Based Gelators-Directed Mechanically Self-Repairing Flexible Metallosupramolecular Soft Scaffolds.

Ni(II)-source and terephthalic acid (TA)-based solvent-directed supramolecular metallogels (i.e., Ni-TA-DMF and Ni-TA-DMSO) are achieved in diverse polar-aprotic solvent media involving DMF and DMSO.

Despicable role of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in breast cancer metastasis: Exhibiting restorative regimens.

Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer in women globally. Anti-cancer advancements have enabled the killing of BC cells through various therapies; however, cancer relapse is still a major limitation and decreases patient survival and quality of life. Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is responsible for tumor relapse in several cancers.

Lichen Planus Pigmentosus: A Clinicopathological Study From Northeast India.

Introduction:  Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is an uncommon variant of lichen planus, characterized by the insidious onset of dark brown to gray pigmented macules, mainly in sun-exposed areas and flexural folds. It is mainly reported in Indian, Latino, American, and Middle Eastern patients. This paper aims to document the clinicopathological characteristics of LPP.

Adult Primary Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor Metastasizing to the Cervical Lymph Node.

Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors (AT/RTs) of the central nervous system (CNS) are rare and aggressive, typically occurring in early childhood or infancy, with adult cases being extremely rare. These tumors are associated with the inactivation of the integrase interactor 1 (INI1) gene. The prognosis is poor, worsening significantly if metastasis is detected at diagnosis.

Mechanically Flexible Self-Healing Mg(II)-Metallogel: Approach of Triggering the ROS-Induced Apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells.

A self-assembly-directed thixotropic metallohydrogel (i.e., Mg-Tetrakis) of Mg(II)-metal salt and ,,','-tetrakis(2-hydroxy-ethyl)ethylenediamine (i.

Tuberculosis of the bone marrow with secondary hemophagocytic lympho-histiocytosis presenting as obstructive jaundice: A clinician's challenge for the ages.

Tuberculosis. a disease of great public concern, is spread through inhalation of micro-droplets from an infected person. Despite lungs being the primary site, there may be multisystemic involvement, very rarely involving bone marrow, a dreaded manifestation of disseminated tuberculosis, associated with high mortality and morbidity.

Solvent-Directed Bioactive Supramolecular Zinc(II)-Metallogels: Exploring Semiconducting Aptitudes of Fabricating p-n Junction and Schottky Devices.

α-Ketoglutaric acid-based supramolecular Zn(II) metallogels in ,'-dimethylformamide (DMF) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solvent (i.e., Zn-α-Glu-DMF and Zn-α-Glu-DMSO) were successfully achieved.

Comparative Vision of Nonlinear Thermo-Optical Features and Third-Order Susceptibility of Mechanically Flexible Metallosupramolecular Self-Repairing Networks with Isomeric Organic Acids.

Two self-healing-type supramolecular Ni(II)-metallogels are achieved. The choice of proper low-molecular-weight organic gelators such as -butenedioic acid (, -BDA) and -butenedioic acid (, -BDA) and triethylamine in ,'-dimethylformamide solvent facilitates the metallogelation process. Through rheological investigations the mechanical robustness and viscoelastic properties of synthesized metallogels are explored.

Comparative outcomes of the voltage-dependent current density, charge transportation and rectification ratio of electronic devices fabricated using mechanically flexible supramolecular networks.

In this study, we report the synthetic method of two distinct supramolecular metallogels, namely Mn-BDA and Cd-BDA, using Mn(II) acetate tetrahydrate, Cd(II) acetate dihydrate and butane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid (BDA). DMF, a polar aprotic solvent, was immobilized in both metallogel-networks for their synthesis. The metallogelation of Mn-BDA was successfully attained through the instant mixing of a Mn(II)-source and BDA in DMF solvent media.

Capecitabine and oxaliplatin induced Steven-Johnson syndrome following nivolumab in a patient of metastatic esophageal carcinoma.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome presents as mucocutaneous blistering and sloughing, which may follow a devastating clinical course. Although Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported following the administration of anticancer drugs, only a few cases induced by cytotoxic anticancer drugs, administered after immune checkpoint inhibitors, have been reported. The present report describes a case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome caused by capecitabine and oxaliplatin (CAPEOX) combination chemotherapy, in a patient with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, who had been previously treated with nivolumab.

Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Patients: An Experience From a Tertiary Care Center in Northeast India.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic affected the healthcare system worldwide. Cancer patients and oncologists faced challenges equally in the context of the pandemic. The present study was undertaken to assess the impact of COVID-19 on cancer patients, encompassing infection source, care type, treatment delays, and infection outcomes.

Clinicopathological Profile of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: A Study from Northeast India.

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is the most common primary glomerulopathy, with wide variation in its prevalence as well as clinical symptoms. Among the laboratory parameters, increased serum creatinine (SCr) levels, mean arterial pressure (MAP), and a decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) point toward poorer renal function. The Oxford 2016 scoring system for IgA nephropathy identified various histopathological variables, which serve as indicators of renal outcomes.

Exploration of Variable Solvent Directed Self-Healable Supramolecular M(II)-Metallogels (M = Co, Ni, Zn) of Azelaic Acid: Investigating Temperature-Dependent Ion Conductivity and Antibacterial Efficiency.

Molecular self-assembly assisted self-healing supramolecular metallogels of azelaic acid with cobalt(II)-, nickel(II)-, and zinc(II)-based metal acetate salts were successfully fabricated. Individually, ,'-dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulfoxide were immobilized within these distinctly synthesized soft-scaffolds of metallogels to attain their semisolid viscoelastic nature. Rheological experiments such as amplitude sweep, frequency sweep, and thixotropic measurements were executed for these metallogels to ratify their gel features.