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View article: Oxygen-vacancy engineering and junction design in CeO2 nanomaterials for photocatalysis and antibacterial action: A review
Oxygen-vacancy engineering and junction design in CeO2 nanomaterials for photocatalysis and antibacterial action: A review Open
View article: Reduced graphene oxide/magnesium oxide (RGO/MgO) nanocomposites induced toxicity in normal rat kidney cells through oxidative stress and apoptosis mechanisms
Reduced graphene oxide/magnesium oxide (RGO/MgO) nanocomposites induced toxicity in normal rat kidney cells through oxidative stress and apoptosis mechanisms Open
View article: Supplementary material to "Satellite Data Rendered Irrigation using Penman-Monteith and SEBAL – sDRIPS for Surface Water Irrigation Optimization"
Supplementary material to "Satellite Data Rendered Irrigation using Penman-Monteith and SEBAL – sDRIPS for Surface Water Irrigation Optimization" Open
View article: Satellite Data Rendered Irrigation using Penman-Monteith and SEBAL – sDRIPS for Surface Water Irrigation Optimization
Satellite Data Rendered Irrigation using Penman-Monteith and SEBAL – sDRIPS for Surface Water Irrigation Optimization Open
This study proposes a satellite remote sensing-based water-provider-centric irrigation advisory system designed to manage surface water resources and allocate water efficiently to areas in need, thereby promoting sustainable irrigation pra…
View article: Harnessing the potential of graphene quantum dots in emerging biomedical applications: interaction mechanisms, multifunctional roles, and future perspectives
Harnessing the potential of graphene quantum dots in emerging biomedical applications: interaction mechanisms, multifunctional roles, and future perspectives Open
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have emerged as a transformative technology in biomedicine, driven by their exceptional optical, electronic, physicochemical, and biological properties. Their substantial π -conjugated system, low toxicity, bio…
View article: Antioxidant and stress-adaptive properties of putative probiotic bacteria in Pakistani fermented buffalo milk
Antioxidant and stress-adaptive properties of putative probiotic bacteria in Pakistani fermented buffalo milk Open
Introduction Fermented buffalo milk products from South Asia remain an underexplored source of microbial diversity with potential health-promoting benefits. This study investigates the probiotic and industrial suitability of lactic acid ba…
View article: <b>PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND CLINICAL EFFICACY OF </b><b><i>Ginkgo biloba</i></b><b> IN COGNITIVE DECLINE AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE</b>
<b>PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND CLINICAL EFFICACY OF </b><b><i>Ginkgo biloba</i></b><b> IN COGNITIVE DECLINE AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE</b> Open
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease in patients aged 60-65 years. It is defined by memory impairment, cognitive change, and disturbances in behavior. It is the leading cause of dementia, with increasing global pr…
View article: NiO@rGO nanohybrids triggered cytotoxicity via oxidative stress, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis pathways
NiO@rGO nanohybrids triggered cytotoxicity via oxidative stress, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis pathways Open
NiO@rGO nanohybrids have received copious attention in nanomedicine, energy, and environmental research because of their superior physicochemical properties compared to either of their components alone. The increasing applications of NiO@r…
View article: Retraction Note: TiO2 nanoparticles potentiated the cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and apoptosis response of cadmium in two different human cells
Retraction Note: TiO2 nanoparticles potentiated the cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and apoptosis response of cadmium in two different human cells Open
View article: Synthesis and Characterization of MgO-Fe₂O₃/γ-Al₂O₃ Nanocomposites: Enhanced Photocatalytic Efficiency and Selective Anticancer Properties
Synthesis and Characterization of MgO-Fe₂O₃/γ-Al₂O₃ Nanocomposites: Enhanced Photocatalytic Efficiency and Selective Anticancer Properties Open
In the present work, we achieved the fabrication of MgO-Fe2O3/γ-Al2O3 NCs using a deposition–coprecipitation process. XRD, TEM, and SEM with EDX, XPS, FTIR, and PL spectroscopy were applied to examine the physicochemical properties of the …
View article: A study about mathematical analysis of Hepatitis B virus using Optimal Control approach
A study about mathematical analysis of Hepatitis B virus using Optimal Control approach Open
This research focuses on the mathematical modeling of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) dynamics using optimal control theory to enhance understanding of transmission patterns and optimize intervention strategies. An ordinary differential equation (…
View article: SnO2-TiO2/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites: Green synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic efficiency for dye removal
SnO2-TiO2/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites: Green synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic efficiency for dye removal Open
View article: Toxic Effects of Synthesized Bismuth Oxide/Reduced Graphene Oxide (Bi2O3/RGO) Nanocomposites in Two Distinct Mammalian Cell Lines: Role Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis
Toxic Effects of Synthesized Bismuth Oxide/Reduced Graphene Oxide (Bi2O3/RGO) Nanocomposites in Two Distinct Mammalian Cell Lines: Role Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis Open
This study demonstrated that the toxicity of Bi2O3/RGO nanocomposites in both NRK52E and HepG2 cells is attributed to their ability to produce ROS, leading to apoptosis and cell cycle arrest as a consequence of oxidat…
View article: BCL Protein and It’s Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathway: A Literature Review
BCL Protein and It’s Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathway: A Literature Review Open
View article: Cytotoxic effect of polystyrene nanoplastics in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and normal rat kidney cells (NRK52E)
Cytotoxic effect of polystyrene nanoplastics in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and normal rat kidney cells (NRK52E) Open
Plastics play a crucial role in nearly each aspect of societal production and everyday life, therefore making them one of the most widespread pollutants on a global scale. Because synthetic plastics are not entirely biodegradable, they oft…
View article: Chemical synthesis, characterization, and anticancer potential of CuO/ZrO<sub>2</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub>/RGO nanocomposites against human breast (MCF-7) cancer cells
Chemical synthesis, characterization, and anticancer potential of CuO/ZrO<sub>2</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub>/RGO nanocomposites against human breast (MCF-7) cancer cells Open
Nanocomposites (NCs) have attractive potential applications in gas-sensing, energy, photocatalysis, and biomedicine.
View article: Satellite Data Rendered Irrigation Using Penman-Monteith and Sebal (Sd.R.I.P.S) for Surface Water Irrigation Optimization
Satellite Data Rendered Irrigation Using Penman-Monteith and Sebal (Sd.R.I.P.S) for Surface Water Irrigation Optimization Open
View article: Boosted Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Activity of Hydrothermally Synthesized Wo3 Nanoparticles Co-Doped with Transition Elements (Mn, Co)
Boosted Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Activity of Hydrothermally Synthesized Wo3 Nanoparticles Co-Doped with Transition Elements (Mn, Co) Open
View article: Cytotoxicity and apoptosis induction of zinc ferrite nanoparticle through the oxidative stress pathway in human breast cancer cells
Cytotoxicity and apoptosis induction of zinc ferrite nanoparticle through the oxidative stress pathway in human breast cancer cells Open
The nanoparticles of Zinc ferrite have been broadly used in various fields such as solar cells, photocatalysis, hydrogen storage, sensors etc. Here, the zinc ferrite nanoparticles (ZnFe2O4NPs) was prepared via solution process and characte…
View article: Zn Doping Improves the Anticancer Efficacy of SnO2 Nanoparticles
Zn Doping Improves the Anticancer Efficacy of SnO2 Nanoparticles Open
Tin dioxide (SnO2) nanoparticles (NPs) can be applied in several ways due to their low cost, high surface-to-volume ratio, facile synthesis, and chemical stability. There is limited research on the biomedical application of SnO2-based nano…
View article: One-step preparation, characterization, and anticancer potential of ZnFe2O4/RGO nanocomposites
One-step preparation, characterization, and anticancer potential of ZnFe2O4/RGO nanocomposites Open
View article: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Resistance and Characterization of Virulence Factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates with Special Reference to Biofilm Formation
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Resistance and Characterization of Virulence Factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates with Special Reference to Biofilm Formation Open
Background: Emergence of multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), coupled with the pathogen’s versatile virulence factors, leads to high morbidity and mortality rates. PA possesses a variety of virulence factors and infections cau…
View article: Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Anticancer Response of In2O3/RGO Nanocomposites Prepared by a Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis Process
Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Anticancer Response of In2O3/RGO Nanocomposites Prepared by a Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis Process Open
The incorporation of graphene with metal oxide has been widely explored in various fields, including energy storage devices, optical applications, biomedical applications, and water remediation. This research aimed to assess the impact of …
View article: Enhanced Photocatalytic and Anticancer Activity of Zn-Doped BaTiO3 Nanoparticles Prepared through a Green Approach Using Banana Peel Extract
Enhanced Photocatalytic and Anticancer Activity of Zn-Doped BaTiO3 Nanoparticles Prepared through a Green Approach Using Banana Peel Extract Open
Perovskite barium titanate (BaTiO3) has received a lot of interest due to its extraordinary dielectric and ferroelectric properties, along with its moderate biocompatibility. Here, we investigated how Zn doping tuned the physicochemical ch…
View article: Bismuth Oxide (Bi2O3) Nanoparticles Cause Selective Toxicity in a Human Endothelial (HUVE) Cell Line Compared to Epithelial Cells
Bismuth Oxide (Bi2O3) Nanoparticles Cause Selective Toxicity in a Human Endothelial (HUVE) Cell Line Compared to Epithelial Cells Open
A review of recent literature suggests that bismuth oxide (Bi2O3, referred to as B in this article) nanoparticles (NPs) elicit an appreciable response only after a concentration above 40–50 µg/mL in different cells all having an epithelial…
View article: Hydrothermally produced Mo-doped WO3 nanoparticles and their enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical properties
Hydrothermally produced Mo-doped WO3 nanoparticles and their enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical properties Open
In this study, pure WO3 as well as doped with molybdenum (0, 2.5, and 5 at. wt. %) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via sol-gel processing followed by a hydrothermal approach. The physicochemical characteristics of WO…
View article: Natural antioxidant curcumin attenuates NiO nanoparticle-induced cytotoxicity in mouse spermatogonia cells: A mechanistic study
Natural antioxidant curcumin attenuates NiO nanoparticle-induced cytotoxicity in mouse spermatogonia cells: A mechanistic study Open
Current research focuses on the effects of nanomaterials on the human reproductive system. Nanostructures can cross the epithelial and blood-testicular barriers and pose risks to the reproductive organs. Oxidative stress has been proposed …
View article: Green Synthesis of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles by Using Abrus precatorius Bark Extract and Their Photocatalytic, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Cytotoxicity Activities
Green Synthesis of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles by Using Abrus precatorius Bark Extract and Their Photocatalytic, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Cytotoxicity Activities Open
The current research is concerned with the synthesis of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles (NPs) from Abrus precatorius L. bark extract via the green chemistry method. The synthesized MgO NPs was confirmed by using several characterizatio…
View article: Protocatechuic acid mitigates CuO nanoparticles-induced toxicity by strengthening the antioxidant defense system and suppressing apoptosis in liver cells
Protocatechuic acid mitigates CuO nanoparticles-induced toxicity by strengthening the antioxidant defense system and suppressing apoptosis in liver cells Open
Due to exceptional properties, copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are now being applied in diverse fields such as agriculture, cosmetics, food industry, and medicine. There is enough scientific evidence that CuO NPs are toxic to living o…
View article: A selective toxicity of Pt-coated Au nanoparticles in cancerous MCF-7 cells over non-cancerous HUVE cells
A selective toxicity of Pt-coated Au nanoparticles in cancerous MCF-7 cells over non-cancerous HUVE cells Open
Objectives: Nitric oxide (NO) and NO-generated reactive nitrogen species (RNS) in conjunction with reactive oxygen species (ROS) have received attention for their potential in oxidative stress-based cancer therapy. Here, we report commerci…