Cancer is a disease marked by the uncontrolled growth and replication of cells. This study investigates the anticancer effects of the phenolic extract from (MISKPE) seed kernels on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in Swiss albino mice. The findings highlight the therapeutic potential of MISKPE, as it reduced body weight and increased the lifespan of the mice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study focuses on the use of Triethanolamine (TEA) as a plasticizer to improve the mechanical and physical properties of starch films, while also incorporating the chalcone derivative, DKO1 ((2E)-1-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl) prop-2-en-1-one) to provide antimicrobial activity. The addition of TEA at 4 % significantly improved the films' mechanical strength (>5 MPa), microstructure, and moisture barrier (<20 g h) properties by promoting cross-linking, resulting in a flexible and long-lasting packaging material. The addition of DKO1 at 80 μM concentration increased antimicrobial activity against food pathogens Salmonella typhi and Listeria monocytogenes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExp Parasitol
July 2025
Mosquitoes are significant vectors of infectious diseases, causing thousands of fatalities worldwide each year. This present study was to check the toxicity of essential oil (EO) from Maranta arundinacea L. against three mosquito species: Anopheles stephensi, Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti.
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July 2025
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) remains a health burden, characterized by hepatic steatosis to fibrosis, a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality, with limited therapeutic options for advanced stages like liver fibrosis. This study explores the antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory potential of a novel isatin-linked pyrazole derivative (3F) conjugated with chitosan-EDTA (CS) in mitigating ethanol (EtOH) induced liver fibrosis in zebrafish model. We demonstrated hepatic fibrosis using a chronic low-dose EtOH model (0.
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December 2024
Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), a protein-bound uremic toxin, has been linked to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. This study explores the influence of IAA (125 mg/kg) on cardiovascular changes in adenine sulfate-induced CKD rats. HPLC analysis revealed that IAA-exposed CKD rats had lower excretion and increased circulation of IAA compared to both CKD and IAA control groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnvironmental pollution, particularly from textile industry effluents, raises concerns globally. The aim of this study is to investigate the hepatotoxicity of Sudan Black B (SBB), a commonly used textile azo dye, on embryonic zebrafish. SBB exposure led to concentration-dependent mortality, reaching 100% at 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe growing concern about pollution and toxicity in aquatic as well as terrestrial organisms is predominantly caused due to waterborne exposure and poses a risk to environmental systems and human health. This study addresses the co-toxic effects of cadmium (Cd) and ketoprofen (KPF), representing heavy metal and pharmaceutical discharge pollutants, respectively, in aquatic ecosystems. A 96-h acute toxicity assessment was conducted using zebrafish embryos.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlant growth regulators (PGRs) are increasingly used to promote sustainable agriculture, but their unregulated use raises concerns about potential environmental risks. Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), a commonly used PGR, has been the subject of research on its developmental toxicity in the in-vivo zebrafish model. IAA exposure to zebrafish embryos caused oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and cellular apoptosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe escalating focus on ageing-associated disease has generated substantial interest in the phenomenon of cognitive impairment linked to diabetes. Hyperglycemia exacerbates oxidative stress, contributes to β-amyloid accumulation, disrupts mitochondrial function, and impairs cognitive function. Existing therapies have certain limitations, and apigenin (AG), a natural plant flavonoid, has piqued interest due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperglycemic properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBr J Pharmacol
August 2024
Background And Purpose: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative movement disorder characterized by motor dysfunction. Environmental factors, especially manganese (Mn), contribute significantly to PD. Existing therapies are focused on motor coordination, whereas nonmotor features such as neuropsychiatric symptoms are often neglected.
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April 2024
A series of novel 1,5-diaryl pyrazole derivatives targeting the COX enzyme were designed by combined ligand and structure-based approach. The designed molecules were then further subjected to ADMET and molecular docking studies. Out of 34 designed compounds, the top-10 molecules from the computation studies were synthesized, characterized, and evaluated for COX-2 inhibition and anti-cancer activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol
July 2024
In this study, we investigated the possible ecotoxicological effect of co-exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) and diclofenac (DCF) in zebrafish (Danio rerio). After six days of exposure, we noticed that the co-exposure to PS-NP (100 μg/L) and DCF (at 50 and 500 μg/L) decreased the hatching rate and increased the mortality rate compared to the control group. Furthermore, we noted that larvae exposed to combined pollutants showed a higher frequency of morphological abnormalities and increased oxidative stress, apoptosis, and lipid peroxidation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis paper introduces a unique and novel method for synthesizing thienyl chalcones using iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) as a heterogeneous catalyst. It stands out as a rare example in the literature for the synthesis of these chalcones from 1,3-diketones and various aromatic aldehydes. The magnetic FeONPs employed as the catalyst bring several advantages, including their efficiency, affordability, and ecofriendly nature, making them an attractive choice for producing thiophene chalcones.
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May 2024
Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is the most widely utilized plant growth regulator. Despite its extensive usage, IAA is often overlooked as an environmental pollutant. Due to its protein-binding nature, it also functions as a uremic toxin, contributing to its association with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol
June 2024
This study investigated the reproductive toxicity of rhodamine B in zebrafish and its transgenerational effects on the F1 generation. In silico toxicity predictions revealed high toxicity of rhodamine B, mainly targeting pathways associated with the reproductive and endocrine systems. In vivo experiments on zebrafish demonstrated that rhodamine B exposure at a concentration of 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt Immunopharmacol
April 2024
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by a persistent susceptibility to seizures. Pharmaco-resistant epilepsies, impacting around 30 % of patients, highlight the urgent need for improved treatments. Neuroinflammation, prevalent in epileptogenic brain regions, is a key player in epilepsy, prompting the search for new mechanistic therapies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Argulus spp. infestation is a significant challenge for aquaculture, currently, there are no approved medications available to efficiently manage this parasite. Consequently, mechanical removal of parasites using forceps and natural substances like herbs are being explored as alternative treatment methods.
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June 2025
Paraprobiotics, known as non-viable or ghost probiotics, have attracted attention for their benefits over live microbial cells. This study was designed to investigate the paraprobiotic effects of heat-killed Bacillus coagulans on the white leg shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. The paraprobiotic formulation was prepared in three different concentrations including B.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFShrimp, a globally consumed perishable food, faces rapid deterioration during storage and marketing, causing nutritional and economic losses. With a rising environmental consciousness regarding conventional plastic packaging, consumers seek sustainable options. Utilizing natural waste resources for packaging films strengthens the food industry.
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January 2024
The present study involved the synthesis of LaYCrO double perovskites using a sol-gel approach. Additionally, a sonication method was implemented to prepare LaYCrO double perovskites decorated on halloysites (LaYCrO/HLNTs). The LaYCrO/HLNTs exhibited remarkable conductivity, electrocatalytic activity, and rapid electron transfer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAluminium (AL) is a strong environmental neurotoxin linked to neurodegenerative disorders. Widespread industrial use leads to its presence in water systems, causing bioaccumulation in organisms. This, in turn, results in the bioaccumulation of AL in various organisms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDental caries (DC)-induced pulp infections usually undergo the common endodontic treatment, root canal therapy (RCT). Endodontically treated teeth are devitalized, become brittle and susceptible for re-infection which eventually results in dental loss. These complications arise because the devitalized pulp losses its ability for innate homeostasis, repair and regeneration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, is linked to hormonal imbalances and oxidative stress. Our study investigates the regenerative potential of apigenin (AP, hydrophobic) and ascorbic acid (AC, hydrophilic) encapsulated within poly (allylamine hydrochloride) and dextran sulfate (PAH/DS) hollow microcapsules for PCOS. These microcapsules, constructed using a layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly, are found to be 4 ± 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMedicina (Kaunas)
November 2023
: Cancer is the second-most-important deadly disease in the world, leading to severe socioeconomic consequences and posing a public threat. Consequently, breast and colorectal cancers are significant cancer types that affect women and men more commonly, respectively. Treatment failure or recurrent diseases frequently occur due to resistance, in addition to the side effects of the currently available anticancer agents.
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