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  1. Article ; Online: Nano-Biogenic Heavy Metals Adsorptive Remediation for Enhanced Soil Health and Sustainable Agricultural Production.

    Jha, Ayush / Barsola, Bindiya / Pathania, Diksha / Sonu / Raizada, Pankaj / Thakur, Pankaj / Singh, Pardeep / Rustagi, Sarvesh / Khosla, Ajit / Chaudhary, Vishal

    Environmental research

    2024  , Page(s) 118926

    Abstract: Hazardous heavy metal (HM) pollution constitutes a pervasive global challenge, posing substantial risks to ecosystems and human health. The exigency for expeditious detection, meticulous monitoring, and efficacious remediation of HM within ecosystems is ... ...

    Abstract Hazardous heavy metal (HM) pollution constitutes a pervasive global challenge, posing substantial risks to ecosystems and human health. The exigency for expeditious detection, meticulous monitoring, and efficacious remediation of HM within ecosystems is indisputable. Soil contamination, stemming from a myriad of anthropogenic activities, emerges as a principal conduit for HM ingress into the food chain. Traditional soil remediation modalities for HM elimination, while effective are labor-intensive, susceptible to secondary contamination, and exhibit limited efficacy in regions characterized by low metal toxicity. In response to these exigencies, the eco-friendly paradigm of bioremediation has garnered prominence as a financially judicious and sustainable remedial strategy. This approach entails the utilization of hyperaccumulators, Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMM), and advantageous microbes. The current review offers a comprehensive elucidation of cutting-edge phyto/microbe-based bioremediation techniques, with a specific emphasis on their amalgamation with nanotechnology. Accentuating their pivotal role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices, the review meticulously dissects the synergistic interplay between plants and microbes, underscoring their adeptness in HM remediation sans secondary contamination. Moreover, the review scrutinizes the challenges intrinsic to implementing bioremediation-nanotechnology interface techniques and propounds innovative resolutions. These discernments proffer auspicious trajectories for the future of agriculture. Through the environmentally conscientious marvels of phyto/microbe bioremediation, an optimistic outlook emerges for environmental preservation and the cultivation of a sustainable, salubrious planet via the conduit of cleaner agricultural production.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 205699-9
    ISSN 1096-0953 ; 0013-9351
    ISSN (online) 1096-0953
    ISSN 0013-9351
    DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118926
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  2. Article: Fano Resonance-Based Blood Plasma Monitoring and Sensing using Plasmonic Nanomatryoshka.

    Pathania, Pankaj / Shishodia, Manmohan Singh

    Plasmonics (Norwell, Mass.)

    2021  Volume 16, Issue 6, Page(s) 2117–2124

    Abstract: The fast label-free detection of specific antibodies and their concentration in blood plasma is useful for many applications, e.g., in Covid-19 patients. The change in biophysical properties like the refractive index of blood plasma due to the production ...

    Abstract The fast label-free detection of specific antibodies and their concentration in blood plasma is useful for many applications, e.g., in Covid-19 patients. The change in biophysical properties like the refractive index of blood plasma due to the production of antibodies during infection may be very helpful in estimating the level and intensity of infection and subsequent treatment based on blood plasma therapy. In this article, Fano resonance-based refractive index sensor using plasmonic nanomatryoshka is proposed for blood plasma sensing. The interaction between hybridized modes (bright and dark modes) in optimized nanomatryoshka leads to Fano resonance, which by virtue of steeper dispersion can confine the light more efficiently compared with Lorentzian resonance. We propose the excitation of Fano resonances in sub 100-nm size nanomatryoshka based on newly emerging plasmonic materials ZrN and HfN, and one of the most widely used conventional plasmonic material, Au. Fano resonance-based plasmonic sensors leads to sensitivity = 188.5 nm/RIU, 242.5 nm/RIU, and 244.9 nm/RIU for Au, ZrN, and HfN, respectively. The corresponding figure of merit (nm/RIU) is ~ 3.5
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2237548-X
    ISSN 1557-1963 ; 1557-1955
    ISSN (online) 1557-1963
    ISSN 1557-1955
    DOI 10.1007/s11468-020-01343-z
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  3. Article ; Online: Analyzing FDA-approved drugs for compliance of pharmacokinetic principles: should there be a critical screening parameter in drug designing protocols?

    Pathania, Shelly / Singh, Pankaj Kumar

    Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

    2020  Volume 17, Issue 4, Page(s) 351–354

    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Drug Approval/legislation & jurisprudence ; Drug Design ; Humans ; Pharmaceutical Preparations/metabolism ; Pharmacokinetics ; United States ; United States Food and Drug Administration
    Chemical Substances Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2214462-6
    ISSN 1744-7607 ; 1742-5255
    ISSN (online) 1744-7607
    ISSN 1742-5255
    DOI 10.1080/17425255.2021.1865309
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  4. Article ; Online: Poor quality sleep is associated with greater carotid intima media thickness among otherwise healthy resident doctors.

    Sethi, Prativa Priyadarshani / Pathania, Monika / Gupta, Ravi / Sharma, Pankaj / Saini, Lokesh Kumar

    Frontiers in epidemiology

    2023  Volume 2, Page(s) 1044111

    Abstract: Background: Sleep is important for maintaining the metabolic processes in the body, and hence, disruption in sleep leads to metabolic derangement and accelerated atherosclerosis. The effect of sleep duration on subclinical atherosclerosis has been ... ...

    Abstract Background: Sleep is important for maintaining the metabolic processes in the body, and hence, disruption in sleep leads to metabolic derangement and accelerated atherosclerosis. The effect of sleep duration on subclinical atherosclerosis has been examined in several studies; however, data regarding sleep quality is lacking. The study aimed to assess the association between sleep quality and carotid intima-media thickness among healthy young doctors.
    Materials and methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study among 110 healthy young resident doctors. Anthropometric data were recorded and morning fasting venous blood samples were collected to assess fasting blood sugar, lipid profile and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA
    Results: Average age of the participants was 26.45 (±1.43) years, and 51.8% were male. Self-reported poor sleep quality was found in 54.5%. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) was increased among 44.5% of participants. In the multivariate analysis, only poor sleep quality appeared to be associated with higher CIMT (
    Conclusion: Poor sleep quality, especially prolonged sleep onset latency, poor sleep efficiency, and sleep disturbance are associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness among healthy young adults.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2674-1199
    ISSN (online) 2674-1199
    DOI 10.3389/fepid.2022.1044111
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  5. Article: RdRp (RNA-dependent RNA polymerase): A key target providing anti-virals for the management of various viral diseases.

    Pathania, Shelly / Rawal, Ravindra K / Singh, Pankaj Kumar

    Journal of molecular structure

    2021  Volume 1250, Page(s) 131756

    Abstract: With the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, anti-viral agents have regained center stage in the arena of medicine. Out of the various drug targets involved in managing RNA-viral infections, the one that dominates almost all RNA viruses is RdRp (RNA- ... ...

    Abstract With the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, anti-viral agents have regained center stage in the arena of medicine. Out of the various drug targets involved in managing RNA-viral infections, the one that dominates almost all RNA viruses is RdRp (RNA-dependent RNA polymerase). RdRp are proteins that are involved in the replication of RNA-based viruses. Inhibition of RdRps has been an integral approach for managing various viral infections such as dengue, influenza, HCV (Hepatitis), BVDV, etc. Inhibition of the coronavirus RdRp is currently rigorously explored for the treatment of Covid-19 related complications. So, keeping in view the importance and current relevance of this drug target, we have discussed the importance of RdRp in developing anti-viral agents against various viral diseases. Different reported inhibitors have also been discussed, and emphasis has been laid on highlighting the inhibitor's pharmacophoric features and SAR profile.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-17
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 194476-9
    ISSN 0022-2860 ; 0377-046X
    ISSN 0022-2860 ; 0377-046X
    DOI 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131756
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  6. Article ; Online: A holistic view on c-Kit in cancer: Structure, signaling, pathophysiology and its inhibitors.

    Pathania, Shelly / Pentikäinen, Olli T / Singh, Pankaj Kumar

    Biochimica et biophysica acta. Reviews on cancer

    2021  Volume 1876, Issue 2, Page(s) 188631

    Abstract: Receptor tyrosine kinases play an important role in many cellular processes, and their dysregulation leads to diseases, most importantly cancer. One such receptor tyrosine kinase is c-Kit, a type-III receptor tyrosine kinase, which is involved in various ...

    Abstract Receptor tyrosine kinases play an important role in many cellular processes, and their dysregulation leads to diseases, most importantly cancer. One such receptor tyrosine kinase is c-Kit, a type-III receptor tyrosine kinase, which is involved in various intracellular signaling pathways. The role of different mutant isoforms of c-Kit has been established in several types of cancers. Accordingly, promising c-Kit inhibition results have been reported for the treatment of different cancers (e.g., gastrointestinal stromal tumors, melanoma, acute myeloid leukemia, and other tumors). Therefore, lots of effort has been put to target c-Kit for the treatment of cancer. Here, we provide a comprehensive compilation to provide an insight into c-Kit inhibitor discovery. This compilation provides key information regarding the structure, signaling pathways related to c-Kit, and, more importantly, pharmacophores, binding modes, and SAR analysis for almost all small-molecule heterocycles reported for their c-Kit inhibitory activity. This work could be used as a guide in understanding the basic requirements for targeting c-Kit, and how the selectivity and efficacy of the molecules have been achieved till today.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Neoplasms/genetics ; Neoplasms/physiopathology ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit/metabolism ; Signal Transduction
    Chemical Substances Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit (EC 2.7.10.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2918802-7
    ISSN 1879-2561 ; 0304-419X
    ISSN (online) 1879-2561
    ISSN 0304-419X
    DOI 10.1016/j.bbcan.2021.188631
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  7. Article ; Online: Panorama of biogenic nano-fertilizers: A road to sustainable agriculture.

    Jha, Ayush / Pathania, Diksha / Sonu / Damathia, Bhavna / Raizada, Pankaj / Rustagi, Sarvesh / Singh, Pardeep / Rani, Gokana Mohana / Chaudhary, Vishal

    Environmental research

    2023  Volume 235, Page(s) 116456

    Abstract: The ever-increasing demand for food from the growing population has augmented the consumption of fertilizers in global agricultural practices. However, the excessive usage of chemical fertilizers with poor efficacy is drastically deteriorating ecosystem ... ...

    Abstract The ever-increasing demand for food from the growing population has augmented the consumption of fertilizers in global agricultural practices. However, the excessive usage of chemical fertilizers with poor efficacy is drastically deteriorating ecosystem health through the degradation of soil fertility by diminishing soil microflora, environment contamination, and human health by inducing chemical remnants to the food chain. These challenges have been addressed by the integration of nanotechnological and biotechnological approaches resulting in nano-enabled biogenic fertilizers (NBF), which have revolutionized agriculture sector and food production. This review critically details the state-of-the-art NBF production, types, and mechanism involved in cultivating crop productivity/quality with insights into genetic, physiological, morphological, microbiological, and physiochemical attributes. Besides, it explores the associated challenges and future routes to promote the adoption of NBF for intelligent and sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, diverse applications of nanotechnology in precision agriculture including plant biosensors and its impact on agribusiness and environmental management are discussed.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Ecosystem ; Fertilizers/analysis ; Agriculture/methods ; Soil ; Plants
    Chemical Substances Fertilizers ; Soil
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-19
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 205699-9
    ISSN 1096-0953 ; 0013-9351
    ISSN (online) 1096-0953
    ISSN 0013-9351
    DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116456
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  8. Article ; Online: Identifying novel putative ERK1/2 inhibitors via

    Pathania, Shelly / Singh, Pankaj Kumar / Narang, Raj Kumar / Rawal, Ravindra K

    Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

    2021  Volume 40, Issue 15, Page(s) 6771–6786

    Abstract: ERK inhibitors are continuously explored by the researchers due to their clinical significance in resistant tumor cell lines. Though many ERK1/2 inhibitors are reported, there is still need to identify novel hits to increase the number of molecules in ... ...

    Abstract ERK inhibitors are continuously explored by the researchers due to their clinical significance in resistant tumor cell lines. Though many ERK1/2 inhibitors are reported, there is still need to identify novel hits to increase the number of molecules in clinical trials. Therefore, an urgent need is to examine the existing chemical space for ERK inhibitory potential with an aim to develop novel scaffolds which can act as potent ERKs inhibitors. In this study, Ulixertinib, a known ERK2 inhibitor was selected to perform scaffold hopping to discover new scaffolds with similar binding mode followed by molecular docking analysis of the hits with highest similarity score to determine, both the binding mode and affinity in the catalytic domain of ERK2. The top hit was then subjected to FBDD to identify side chains which could enhance the binding affinity in the catalytic domain of ERK2. Again, docking analysis was performed to validate and determine their binding affinity. Further the top hit identified after docking analysis was subjected to molecular dynamic simulations. Overall, 3 hits (ligand
    MeSH term(s) Ligands ; MAP Kinase Signaling System ; Molecular Docking Simulation ; Molecular Dynamics Simulation ; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/chemistry ; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Ligands ; Protein Kinase Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 49157-3
    ISSN 1538-0254 ; 0739-1102
    ISSN (online) 1538-0254
    ISSN 0739-1102
    DOI 10.1080/07391102.2021.1889670
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  9. Article ; Online: Exploring phytochemical composition, photocatalytic, antibacterial, and antifungal efficacies of Au NPs supported by Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil.

    Pathania, Diksha / Sharma, Mamta / Thakur, Pankaj / Chaudhary, Vishal / Kaushik, Ajeet / Furukawa, Hidemitsu / Khosla, Ajit

    Scientific reports

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 14249

    Abstract: Biofabrication of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using the aromatic essential oils is highlighted due to its simple, economical, low toxicity, and eco-friendly nature. Essential oil of Cymbopogon flexuosus (CF), an economically valuable medicinal plant, ... ...

    Abstract Biofabrication of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using the aromatic essential oils is highlighted due to its simple, economical, low toxicity, and eco-friendly nature. Essential oil of Cymbopogon flexuosus (CF), an economically valuable medicinal plant, exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. For the first time, this research accounts for the biosynthesis, physicochemical, photocatalytic, antifungal, antibacterial properties of biogenic AuNPs, fabricated using CF essential oil collected from different altitudes (S1-Palampur, S2-Haryana, S3-Dehradun). The altitudinal disparity in the phytochemical composition of essential oils is highlighted. The average crystallite size ranged from 10 to 32 nm and was influenced by CF samples used in the synthesis. The spectroscopic outcomes revealed the involvement of bioactive reagents from CF essential oil in the fabrication and stabilization of AuNPs. The fabricated AuNPs exhibited excellent antimicrobial activities against all tested strains (Staphyloccucs aureus, Escherichia coli, Fusarium oxysporum), showing their efficacy as an antimicrobial agent to treat infectious diseases. Moreover, AuNPs exhibited excellent photocatalytic efficacy of around 91.8% for the degradation of methylene blue under exposure of direct sunlight for 3 h without the assistance of an external reducing agent. The outcomes highlight a potential economic and environmentally friendly strategy to fabricate biogenic AuNPs for diversified industrial applications where antimicrobial and photocatalytic efficacies are the key requirements.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Anti-Infective Agents/pharmacology ; Antifungal Agents ; Cymbopogon/chemistry ; Escherichia coli ; Gold/chemistry ; Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests ; Oils, Volatile/chemistry ; Phytochemicals
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Anti-Infective Agents ; Antifungal Agents ; Oils, Volatile ; Phytochemicals ; Gold (7440-57-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-022-15899-9
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  10. Article ; Online: Exploring phytochemical composition, photocatalytic, antibacterial, and antifungal efficacies of Au NPs supported by Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil

    Diksha Pathania / Mamta Sharma / Pankaj Thakur / Vishal Chaudhary / Ajeet Kaushik / Hidemitsu Furukawa / Ajit Khosla

    Scientific Reports, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2022  Volume 15

    Abstract: Abstract Biofabrication of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using the aromatic essential oils is highlighted due to its simple, economical, low toxicity, and eco-friendly nature. Essential oil of Cymbopogon flexuosus (CF), an economically valuable medicinal ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Biofabrication of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using the aromatic essential oils is highlighted due to its simple, economical, low toxicity, and eco-friendly nature. Essential oil of Cymbopogon flexuosus (CF), an economically valuable medicinal plant, exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. For the first time, this research accounts for the biosynthesis, physicochemical, photocatalytic, antifungal, antibacterial properties of biogenic AuNPs, fabricated using CF essential oil collected from different altitudes (S1-Palampur, S2-Haryana, S3-Dehradun). The altitudinal disparity in the phytochemical composition of essential oils is highlighted. The average crystallite size ranged from 10 to 32 nm and was influenced by CF samples used in the synthesis. The spectroscopic outcomes revealed the involvement of bioactive reagents from CF essential oil in the fabrication and stabilization of AuNPs. The fabricated AuNPs exhibited excellent antimicrobial activities against all tested strains (Staphyloccucs aureus, Escherichia coli, Fusarium oxysporum), showing their efficacy as an antimicrobial agent to treat infectious diseases. Moreover, AuNPs exhibited excellent photocatalytic efficacy of around 91.8% for the degradation of methylene blue under exposure of direct sunlight for 3 h without the assistance of an external reducing agent. The outcomes highlight a potential economic and environmentally friendly strategy to fabricate biogenic AuNPs for diversified industrial applications where antimicrobial and photocatalytic efficacies are the key requirements.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 571
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
    Document type Article ; Online
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