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  1. Article: Efficacy and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ashwagandha Sustained-Release Formulation on Depression and Anxiety Induced by Chronic Unpredictable Stress: in vivo and in vitro Studies.

    KrishnaRaju, Alluri Venkata / Somepalli, Venkateswarlu / Thanawala, Shefali / Shah, Rajat

    Journal of experimental pharmacology

    2023  Volume 15, Page(s) 291–305

    Abstract: Background: Stress is the psychological, physiological, and behavioral response of an individual's body when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the demands placed upon them and their ability to meet those demands. Adaptogens are herbs that help ...

    Abstract Background: Stress is the psychological, physiological, and behavioral response of an individual's body when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the demands placed upon them and their ability to meet those demands. Adaptogens are herbs that help with stress management, and Ashwagandha is one such safe and effective adaptogen.
    Objective: We evaluated the anti-neuroinflammatory potential of Ashwagandha sustained-release formulation (AshwaSR) by estimating the in vitro expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and its efficacy on anxiety and depression in an in vivo study.
    Methods: Our in vitro study investigated the anti-inflammatory potential of AshwaSR by estimating the expression of tumour necrosis factor [TNF]-α and interleukin [IL]-1β levels in LPS-induced THP-1 human monocytes, and the antioxidant effects by its potential to inhibit the superoxide [SO] generation in PMA-induced HL-60 human monocytic cells. The in vivo study assessed the efficacy of AshwaSR on chronic unpredictable stress (CUS)-induced comorbid anxiety and depression in
    Results: AshwaSR inhibited TNF-α, IL-1β and superoxide production in a dose-dependent manner in the in vitro study. The in vivo CUS model induced depression-like and anxiety-like behaviour. Treatments with AshwaSR and escitalopram showed improvement in the EPM and MWM models compared to the CUS-group.
    Conclusion: In vitro study demonstrated that AshwaSR inhibits expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β and TNF-α, and superoxide production. Further, the in vivo study confirmed its anxiolytic and stress-relieving effects in the CUS model that confirmed AshwaSR's potential in managing stress and stress-related symptoms.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-25
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587465-2
    ISSN 1179-1454
    ISSN 1179-1454
    DOI 10.2147/JEP.S407906
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  2. Article ; Online: Unique amino acid substitution in RBD region of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XAY.2

    Salsekar, Lekha / Rahangdale, Shefali / Tamboli, Ekant / Khairnar, Krishna

    bioRxiv

    Abstract: We attempted to explain the rare mutation at the receptor binding domain of the spike protein in the XAY.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the perspective of hydrophobic interactions. We propose that decreasing hydrophobicity at position 446 and 486 of the ... ...

    Abstract We attempted to explain the rare mutation at the receptor binding domain of the spike protein in the XAY.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the perspective of hydrophobic interactions. We propose that decreasing hydrophobicity at position 446 and 486 of the RBD region of the spike protein might affect the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2. We also estimated the probable mutations at the 446 and 486 position the virus may acquire, leading to a decreased hydrophobicity.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-09
    Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2023.01.09.523246
    Database COVID19

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  3. Article ; Online: Giloy: a potential anti-COVID-19 herb with propitious pharmacological attributes: a short review.

    Arora, Shefali / Goyal, Anjali / Rawat, Devendra Singh / Samantha, Krishna

    Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

    2022  Volume 41, Issue 14, Page(s) 7001–7008

    Abstract: Plant-based medicine actually restores the balance in the body instead of treating the source of the disease. The strain of coronavirus (SAR-CoV-2) going to be more serious due to the lack of a reliable treatment option. Holistic treatment for this ... ...

    Abstract Plant-based medicine actually restores the balance in the body instead of treating the source of the disease. The strain of coronavirus (SAR-CoV-2) going to be more serious due to the lack of a reliable treatment option. Holistic treatment for this disease is in the form of Ayurveda as traditional medicine. As the infection of coronavirus is spreading like a wildfire, so the one way to fight is 'immunity'. Building immunity is the only way to stay safe and healthy and prepared themselves for the ongoing pandemic. In the current scenario, good immunity safeguard us from disease progression and prevention from this deadly virus. Giloy herb came into the limelight after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to its immunomodulatory and antiviral activity. The genome sequencing of Giloy is proved to be a breakthrough for controlling the COVID-19.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 49157-3
    ISSN 1538-0254 ; 0739-1102
    ISSN (online) 1538-0254
    ISSN 0739-1102
    DOI 10.1080/07391102.2022.2110157
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  4. Article: Statin Induced Rhabdomyolysis.

    Kumar, Sampath / Anne, Shefali / B, Hari Krishna

    The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India

    2021  Volume 69, Issue 10, Page(s) 11–12

    Abstract: Statins are group of medicines that lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. They may exert toxic effects on skeletal muscle ranging from simple muscle pain to life-threatening complications such as rhabdomyolysis. We report a case ... ...

    Abstract Statins are group of medicines that lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. They may exert toxic effects on skeletal muscle ranging from simple muscle pain to life-threatening complications such as rhabdomyolysis. We report a case of 74-year-old male who was prescribed statins along with other drugs for treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) and developed rhabdomyolysis which lead to acute renal failure. We report this case as statin induced rhabdomyolysis is very rare.
    MeSH term(s) Acute Kidney Injury/chemically induced ; Aged ; Coronary Artery Disease ; Humans ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Male ; Muscle, Skeletal ; Rhabdomyolysis/chemically induced
    Chemical Substances Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-24
    Publishing country India
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 800766-4
    ISSN 0004-5772
    ISSN 0004-5772
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  5. Article ; Online: Germ Cells Get by with a Little Cannibalistic Help from Their Friends.

    Krishna, Shefali / Overholtzer, Michael

    Developmental cell

    2016  Volume 39, Issue 6, Page(s) 631–633

    Abstract: During development, primordial germ cells (PGCs) navigate a complex journey to generate the germline. In a recent paper in Nature Cell Biology, Nance and colleagues (Abdu et al., 2016) have discovered an unexpected step along the way: PGCs get cut in ... ...

    Abstract During development, primordial germ cells (PGCs) navigate a complex journey to generate the germline. In a recent paper in Nature Cell Biology, Nance and colleagues (Abdu et al., 2016) have discovered an unexpected step along the way: PGCs get cut in half by endodermal cells.
    MeSH term(s) Cell Communication ; Germ Cells
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016--19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2054967-2
    ISSN 1878-1551 ; 1534-5807
    ISSN (online) 1878-1551
    ISSN 1534-5807
    DOI 10.1016/j.devcel.2016.12.003
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  6. Article ; Online: Mechanisms and consequences of entosis.

    Krishna, Shefali / Overholtzer, Michael

    Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS

    2016  Volume 73, Issue 11-12, Page(s) 2379–2386

    Abstract: Multiple mechanisms have emerged where the engulfment of whole live cells, leading to the formation of what are called 'cell-in-cell' structures, induces cell death. Entosis is one such mechanism that drives cell-in-cell formation during carcinogenesis ... ...

    Abstract Multiple mechanisms have emerged where the engulfment of whole live cells, leading to the formation of what are called 'cell-in-cell' structures, induces cell death. Entosis is one such mechanism that drives cell-in-cell formation during carcinogenesis and development. Curiously, entotic cells participate actively in their own engulfment, by invading into their hosts, and are then killed non-cell-autonomously. Here we review the mechanisms of entosis and entotic cell death and the consequences of entosis on cell populations.
    MeSH term(s) Apoptosis/physiology ; Autophagy/physiology ; Carcinogenesis/pathology ; Entosis/physiology ; Humans ; Neoplasms/pathology ; Phagocytosis/physiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-04-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1358415-7
    ISSN 1420-9071 ; 1420-682X
    ISSN (online) 1420-9071
    ISSN 1420-682X
    DOI 10.1007/s00018-016-2207-0
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  7. Article ; Online: Dynamics of Influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 coinfections during the COVID-19 pandemic in India

    Ravikumar, Sandhra / Tamboli, Ekant / Rahangdale, Shefali / Salsekar, Lekha / Tomar, Siddharth Singh / Khairnar, Krishna

    medRxiv

    Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 exhibits similar aetiology, mode of transmission and clinical presentation as the H1N1pdm09 (a subtype of Influenza A) and Influenza A (other subtypes), and can exist as a coinfection in the same patient. It is essential to understand the ... ...

    Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 exhibits similar aetiology, mode of transmission and clinical presentation as the H1N1pdm09 (a subtype of Influenza A) and Influenza A (other subtypes), and can exist as a coinfection in the same patient. It is essential to understand the coinfection dynamics of these viruses for effective management of the disease. This study examined 959 SARS-CoV-2 positive samples collected from the six states and three union territories in India from May to December 2022. The clinical data was accessed from the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) and the Indian council of medical research (ICMR) COVID-19 data portal. The samples were tested for SARS-CoV-2, H1N1pdm09 and Influenza A using Reverse Transcriptase Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction q(RT-PCR). All 959 samples were subjected to SARS-CoV-2 whole genome sequencing (WGS) using Oxford Nanopore Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). From the 959 SARS-CoV-2 positive samples, 17.5% were co-infected with H1N1pdm09, 8.2% were co-infected with Influenza A, and 74.2% were only positive for SARS-CoV-2. The comparative analysis of viral load among the coinfected cases revealed that Influenza A and H1N1pdm09 had higher viral loads than SARS-CoV-2 in the studied samples. Out of 959 samples subjected to WGS, 815 and 144 were considered quality control (QC) passed, and QC failed, respectively, for SARS-CoV-2 variant calling. SARS-CoV-2 WGS identified 46 different variants belonging to the Omicron lineage. The SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A coinfection group; and the SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1pdm09 coinfection group showed a higher proportion of symptomatic cases. This work demonstrates the need for coinfection analysis for the H1N1pdm09 virus, Influenza A virus and SARS-CoV-2 while studying the etiological agent in individuals with ILI/SARI symptoms. It is recommended that, in addition to determining the aetiology of ILI/SARI, an examination for H1N1pdm09 and Influenza A be conducted concurrently utilising molecular tools such as WGS and RT-PCR to understand the variant dynamics and the viral load for taking an informed decision during the patient management and treatment discourse.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-22
    Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2023.02.19.23285730
    Database COVID19

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  8. Article: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Assessing Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Low-Dose Turmeric Extract Formulation in Healthy Adults with Chronic Knee Pain.

    Thanawala, Shefali / Shah, Rajat / Somepalli, Venkateswarlu / Alluri, KrishnaRaju Venkata / Desomayanandam, Prabakaran / Bhuvanendran, Arun

    Clinical pharmacology : advances and applications

    2021  Volume 13, Page(s) 91–100

    Abstract: Background: Knee pain causes functional limitations, eventually compromising the quality of life. We evaluated the efficacy of our water-dispersible turmeric formulation (60% natural curcuminoids, TurmXTRA 60N: Methods: In this randomized, double- ... ...

    Abstract Background: Knee pain causes functional limitations, eventually compromising the quality of life. We evaluated the efficacy of our water-dispersible turmeric formulation (60% natural curcuminoids, TurmXTRA 60N
    Methods: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, subjects received either 250 mg WDTE60N capsule (150 mg curcuminoids; n = 53) or appearance-matched placebo capsule (n = 53) once daily for 90 days. Primary endpoint was change in pain score on the visual analogue scale (VAS) after 80-m fast-paced walk test.
    Results: A total of 96 subjects completed the study. WDTE60N reduced VAS score from baseline (5.4 ± 0.9) to day 90 (3.8 ± 0.8) with greater mean reduction than placebo (-1.5 ± 0.7 vs -0.6 ± 0.8,
    Conclusion: WDTE60N 250 mg administered once daily for 3 months, alleviated knee pain, improved joint function in healthy subjects with chronic knee pain, was well tolerated and safe.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-21
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2520726-X
    ISSN 1179-1438
    ISSN 1179-1438
    DOI 10.2147/CPAA.S307464
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  9. Article: Mechanisms and consequences of entosis

    Krishna, Shefali / Michael Overholtzer

    Cellular and molecular life sciences. 2016 June, v. 73, no. 11-12

    2016  

    Abstract: Multiple mechanisms have emerged where the engulfment of whole live cells, leading to the formation of what are called ‘cell-in-cell’ structures, induces cell death. Entosis is one such mechanism that drives cell-in-cell formation during ... ...

    Abstract Multiple mechanisms have emerged where the engulfment of whole live cells, leading to the formation of what are called ‘cell-in-cell’ structures, induces cell death. Entosis is one such mechanism that drives cell-in-cell formation during carcinogenesis and development. Curiously, entotic cells participate actively in their own engulfment, by invading into their hosts, and are then killed non-cell-autonomously. Here we review the mechanisms of entosis and entotic cell death and the consequences of entosis on cell populations.
    Keywords carcinogenesis ; cell death ; hosts
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2016-06
    Size p. 2379-2386.
    Publishing place Springer International Publishing
    Document type Article
    Note Review
    ZDB-ID 1358415-7
    ISSN 1420-9071 ; 1420-682X
    ISSN (online) 1420-9071
    ISSN 1420-682X
    DOI 10.1007/s00018-016-2207-0
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  10. Article ; Online: Comparative bioavailability of curcuminoids from a water-dispersible high curcuminoid turmeric extract against a generic turmeric extract: a randomized, cross-over, comparative, pharmacokinetic study.

    Thanawala, Shefali / Shah, Rajat / Alluri, KrishnaRaju Venkata / Somepalli, Venkateswarlu / Vaze, Sanjay / Upadhyay, Vivek

    The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

    2021  Volume 73, Issue 6, Page(s) 816–823

    Abstract: Objectives: The therapeutic utility of turmeric (Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae) is limited due to low bioavailability of its active principal curcuminoids. This study evaluates the pharmacokinetic characteristics of a natural, water-dispersible ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: The therapeutic utility of turmeric (Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae) is limited due to low bioavailability of its active principal curcuminoids. This study evaluates the pharmacokinetic characteristics of a natural, water-dispersible turmeric extract containing 60% curcuminoids (TurmXtra 60N), referred to as WDTE60N, compared to standard turmeric extract 95% (STE95).
    Methods: This open-label, two-way crossover, single oral dose, comparative pharmacokinetic study, randomized 14 subjects to receive one capsule of WDTE60N (150 mg curcuminoids) or three capsules of STE95 (500 mg curcuminoids each). The resulting dose ratio of actives for WDTE60N:STE95 was 1:10.
    Key findings: Peak plasma levels of free curcumin, total curcuminoids, tetrahydrocurcumin and demethoxycurcumin were similar (P > 0.05). Cmax of total curcumin was higher (P = 0.0253) for WDTE60N at a 10-fold lower dose compared to STE95 (43.5 ± 28.5 vs. 21.3 ± 10.7 ng/ml). Mean AUC0-t was higher (P < 0.001) for free curcumin and comparable for total curcumin and total curcuminoids with WDTE60N than with STE95. Five adverse events were reported in three subjects (mild in severity) and were unrelated to study products.
    Conclusion: WDTE60N showed higher absorption and comparable exposure for free curcumin, total curcumin and total curcuminoids at a 10-fold lower dose than STE95.
    MeSH term(s) Administration, Oral ; Adult ; Area Under Curve ; Biological Availability ; Cross-Over Studies ; Curcuma/adverse effects ; Curcuma/chemistry ; Curcumin/pharmacokinetics ; Diarylheptanoids/chemistry ; Diarylheptanoids/pharmacokinetics ; Humans ; Male ; Plant Extracts/adverse effects ; Plant Extracts/chemistry ; Plant Extracts/pharmacokinetics ; Severity of Illness Index ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Diarylheptanoids ; Plant Extracts ; turmeric extract (856YO1Z64F) ; Curcumin (IT942ZTH98)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 3107-0
    ISSN 2042-7158 ; 0022-3573 ; 0373-1022
    ISSN (online) 2042-7158
    ISSN 0022-3573 ; 0373-1022
    DOI 10.1093/jpp/rgab028
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