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  1. Article: Emergence of microbial resistance against nanoparticles: Mechanisms and strategies.

    Kamat, Siya / Kumari, Madhuree

    Frontiers in microbiology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1102615

    Abstract: Antimicrobial nanoparticles have gained the status of a new generation of drugs that can kill bacterial pathogens by multiple means; however, nanoparticle resistance acquired by some bacterial pathogens has evoked a cause of concern. Several reports ... ...

    Abstract Antimicrobial nanoparticles have gained the status of a new generation of drugs that can kill bacterial pathogens by multiple means; however, nanoparticle resistance acquired by some bacterial pathogens has evoked a cause of concern. Several reports suggested that bacteria can develop nanoparticles, specifically metal nanoparticle resistance, by mechanisms: nanoparticle transformation-induced oxidative stress, membrane alterations, reversible adaptive resistance, irreversible modifications to cell division, and a change in bacterial motility and resistance. Surface properties, concentration and aggregation of nanoparticles, biofilm forming and metal exclusion capacity, and R plasmid and flagellin synthesis by bacteria are crucial factors in the development of nanoparticle resistance in bacteria. Studies reported the resistance reversal by modifying the surface corona of nanoparticles or inhibiting flagellin production by bacterial pathogens. Furthermore, strict regulation regarding the use and disposal of nano-waste across the globe, the firm knowledge of microbe-nanoparticle interaction, and the regulated disposal of nanoparticles in soil and water is required to prevent microbes from developing nanoparticle resistance.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2587354-4
    ISSN 1664-302X
    ISSN 1664-302X
    DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1102615
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  2. Article: Repurposing Chloroquine Against Multiple Diseases With Special Attention to SARS-CoV-2 and Associated Toxicity.

    Kamat, Siya / Kumari, Madhuree

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2021  Volume 12, Page(s) 576093

    Abstract: Chloroquine and its derivatives have been used since ages to treat malaria and have also been approved by the FDA to treat autoimmune diseases. The drug employs pH-dependent inhibition of functioning and signalling of the endosome, lysosome and trans- ... ...

    Abstract Chloroquine and its derivatives have been used since ages to treat malaria and have also been approved by the FDA to treat autoimmune diseases. The drug employs pH-dependent inhibition of functioning and signalling of the endosome, lysosome and trans-Golgi network, immunomodulatory actions, inhibition of autophagy and interference with receptor binding to treat cancer and many viral diseases. The ongoing pandemic of COVID-19 has brought the whole world on the knees, seeking an urgent hunt for an anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug. Chloroquine has shown to inhibit receptor binding of the viral particles, interferes with their replication and inhibits "cytokine storm". Though multiple modes of actions have been employed by chloroquine against multiple diseases, viral diseases can provide an added advantage to establish the anti-SARS-CoV-2 mechanism, the
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2021.576093
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  3. Article ; Online: Infrared spectroscopy and flow cytometry studies on the apoptotic effect of nano-chrysin in HeLa cells.

    Kamat, Siya / Kumari, Madhuree / Jayabaskaran, C

    Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy

    2022  Volume 282, Page(s) 121666

    Abstract: Mapping the structural changes in membrane lipids, proteins, polysaccharides and nucleic acids has opened new channels for understanding the mode of action of anticancer natural products. Earlier, we synthesized chrysin nanoparticles (NChr) with good ... ...

    Abstract Mapping the structural changes in membrane lipids, proteins, polysaccharides and nucleic acids has opened new channels for understanding the mode of action of anticancer natural products. Earlier, we synthesized chrysin nanoparticles (NChr) with good bioavailability, and characterized its size, surface charge, entrapment efficiency, and drug release pattern using PLGA polymer. NChr induced concentration dependent cytotoxicity in HeLa cells with an IC
    MeSH term(s) Apoptosis ; DNA/pharmacology ; Flow Cytometry ; HeLa Cells ; Humans ; Membrane Lipids ; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
    Chemical Substances Membrane Lipids ; DNA (9007-49-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 210413-1
    ISSN 1873-3557 ; 0370-8322 ; 0584-8539 ; 1386-1425
    ISSN (online) 1873-3557
    ISSN 0370-8322 ; 0584-8539 ; 1386-1425
    DOI 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121666
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  4. Article ; Online: Usnic acid induced changes in biomolecules and their association with apoptosis in squamous carcinoma (A-431) cells: A flow cytometry, FTIR and DLS spectroscopic study.

    Kumari, Madhuree / Kamat, Siya / Jayabaskaran, C

    Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy

    2022  Volume 274, Page(s) 121098

    Abstract: Many natural products induce apoptotic cell death in cancer cells, though studies on their interactions with macromolecules are limited. For the first time, this study demonstrated the cytotoxic potential of usnic acid (UA) against squamous carcinoma (A- ... ...

    Abstract Many natural products induce apoptotic cell death in cancer cells, though studies on their interactions with macromolecules are limited. For the first time, this study demonstrated the cytotoxic potential of usnic acid (UA) against squamous carcinoma (A-431) cells and the associated changes in cell surface proteins, lipids and DNA by attenuated total reflection- fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) spectroscopic studies. The IC
    MeSH term(s) Amides ; Apoptosis ; Benzofurans ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; Cell Line, Tumor ; DNA ; Flow Cytometry ; Humans ; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
    Chemical Substances Amides ; Benzofurans ; usnic acid (0W584PFJ77) ; DNA (9007-49-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 210413-1
    ISSN 1873-3557 ; 0370-8322 ; 0584-8539 ; 1386-1425
    ISSN (online) 1873-3557
    ISSN 0370-8322 ; 0584-8539 ; 1386-1425
    DOI 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121098
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  5. Article: Inhibition of Autophagy Increases Cell Death in HeLa Cells through Usnic Acid Isolated from Lichens.

    Kumari, Madhuree / Kamat, Siya / Singh, Sandeep Kumar / Kumar, Ajay / Jayabaskaran, C

    Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 3

    Abstract: The Western Ghats, India, is a hotspot for lichen diversity. However, the pharmacological importance of lichen-associated metabolites remains untapped. This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of lichens of this region. For this, sixteen ... ...

    Abstract The Western Ghats, India, is a hotspot for lichen diversity. However, the pharmacological importance of lichen-associated metabolites remains untapped. This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of lichens of this region. For this, sixteen macrolichens were collected and identified from two locations in the Western Ghats. The acetone extract of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2704341-1
    ISSN 2223-7747
    ISSN 2223-7747
    DOI 10.3390/plants12030519
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  6. Article: BCG Against SARS-CoV-2: Second Youth of an Old Age Vaccine?

    Kamat, Siya / Kumari, Madhuree

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2020  Volume 11, Page(s) 1050

    Abstract: The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has put the whole world into a difficult situation, asking for the immediate development of therapeutics and vaccines against the disease. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), an attenuated ... ...

    Abstract The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has put the whole world into a difficult situation, asking for the immediate development of therapeutics and vaccines against the disease. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), an attenuated strain of
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2020.01050
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  7. Article: Improved Chrysin Production by a Combination of Fermentation Factors and Elicitation from

    Kamat, Siya / Kumari, Madhuree / Sajna, Kuttuvan Valappil / Singh, Sandeep Kumar / Kaushalendra / Kumar, Ajay / Jayabaskaran, C

    Microorganisms

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 4

    Abstract: Flavonoids encompass a heterogeneous group of secondary metabolites with exceptional health benefits. Chrysin, a natural dihydroxyflavone, possesses numerous bioactive properties, such as anticancer, antioxidative, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, etc. ... ...

    Abstract Flavonoids encompass a heterogeneous group of secondary metabolites with exceptional health benefits. Chrysin, a natural dihydroxyflavone, possesses numerous bioactive properties, such as anticancer, antioxidative, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, etc. However, using traditional sources of chrysin involves extracting honey from plants, which is non-scalable, unsustainable, and depends on several factors, including geography, climatic conditions, and the season, which limits its production at a larger scale. Recently, microbial production of desirable metabolites has garnered attention due to the cost-effectiveness, easy scale-up, sustainability, and low emission of waste. We previously reported for the first time the chrysin-producing marine endophytic fungus
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2720891-6
    ISSN 2076-2607
    ISSN 2076-2607
    DOI 10.3390/microorganisms11040999
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  8. Article ; Online: Antibodies at work in the time of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

    Sajna, Kuttuvan Valappil / Kamat, Siya

    Cytotherapy

    2020  Volume 23, Issue 2, Page(s) 101–110

    Abstract: In view of devastating effects of COVID-19 on human life, there is an urgent need for the licened vaccines or therapeutics for the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Age-old passive immunization with protective antibodies to neutralize the virus is one of the ... ...

    Abstract In view of devastating effects of COVID-19 on human life, there is an urgent need for the licened vaccines or therapeutics for the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Age-old passive immunization with protective antibodies to neutralize the virus is one of the strategies for emergency prophylaxis and therapy for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this review, the authors discuss up-to-date advances in immune-based therapy for COVID-19. The use of convalescent plasma therapy as the first line of defense to treat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been established, with encouraging results. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that bind to the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein or block the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 RBD and the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor have been found to be very promising as a countermeasure for tackling the SARS-CoV-2 infection, and clinical trials are underway. Considering the counterproductive antibody-dependent enhancement of the virus, mAbs therapy that is safe and efficacious, even in people with underlying conditions, will be a significant breakthrough. In addition, emerging immunotherapeutic interventions using nanobodies and cellular immunotherapy are promising avenues for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors also discuss the implication of mAbs as mediators of cytokine storm syndrome to modify the immune response of COVID-19 patients, thus reducing the fatality rate of COVID-19 infection.
    MeSH term(s) Antibodies, Viral/blood ; Antibodies, Viral/immunology ; COVID-19/immunology ; COVID-19/therapy ; Humans ; Immunization, Passive ; Immunomodulation ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; SARS-CoV-2/immunology ; COVID-19 Serotherapy
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Viral
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2039821-9
    ISSN 1477-2566 ; 1465-3249
    ISSN (online) 1477-2566
    ISSN 1465-3249
    DOI 10.1016/j.jcyt.2020.08.009
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  9. Article ; Online: BCG Against SARS-CoV-2

    Siya Kamat / Madhuree Kumari

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, Vol

    Second Youth of an Old Age Vaccine?

    2020  Volume 11

    Abstract: The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has put the whole world into a difficult situation, asking for the immediate development of therapeutics and vaccines against the disease. Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG), an attenuated ... ...

    Abstract The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has put the whole world into a difficult situation, asking for the immediate development of therapeutics and vaccines against the disease. Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG), an attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis, has been administered for decades in many countries against tuberculosis. Today, when a solution against SARS-CoV-2 is urgently needed, the BCG vaccine has again come into the limelight owing to its earlier prevention of non-specific diseases. Data suggest a higher mortality rate of COVID-19 in non-BCG vaccinated countries, whereas the nations opting for BCG immunization have a comparatively lower mortality rate. The BCG vaccine is known to induce ‘trained immunity’ and generate ‘non-specific’ heterologous immune responses. It can confer anti-viral immunity by eliciting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-1β. Though the initial results look promising, a long trail still needs to be followed to avoid false promises. The accuracy of nationwide data, the role of an already activated immune system against ‘cytokine storms’, optimization and timing of vaccine dosage, and balancing demand-supply are some of the relevant issues that must be resolved before reaching a final conclusion.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; BCG vaccine ; trained immunity ; clinical trials ; IL-1β ; Therapeutics. Pharmacology ; RM1-950 ; covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article ; Online: BCG Against SARS-CoV-2

    Kamat, Siya / Kumari, Madhuree

    Frontiers in Pharmacology

    Second Youth of an Old Age Vaccine?

    2020  Volume 11

    Keywords Pharmacology (medical) ; Pharmacology ; covid19
    Publisher Frontiers Media SA
    Publishing country ch
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2020.01050
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