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View article: Inherited Shadows: A Global Ethics of Reparations for Historical Enslavement
Inherited Shadows: A Global Ethics of Reparations for Historical Enslavement Open
View article: Reverse Colonization: The Empire Comes Home Birth of NDMCs and the Reimagining of Belonging to the 'Mother Countries'
Reverse Colonization: The Empire Comes Home Birth of NDMCs and the Reimagining of Belonging to the 'Mother Countries' Open
View article: Echoes of the East in the West: The Global Journey of South Asian / Indian Music
Echoes of the East in the West: The Global Journey of South Asian / Indian Music Open
View article: From Empire to Diversity: The Rise of Multiculturalism in Post-Colonial Western States
From Empire to Diversity: The Rise of Multiculturalism in Post-Colonial Western States Open
View article: The Fabric of Dissent: Muslim Women's Head Coverings and the Struggle for Public Space
The Fabric of Dissent: Muslim Women's Head Coverings and the Struggle for Public Space Open
View article: <p>Imagining India: Portrayal of Pre-Partition India and Indians on the British and American Screens</p>
Imagining India: Portrayal of Pre-Partition India and Indians on the British and American Screens Open
View article: Cultural Defense in Anglo-American Common Law Jurisdictions: An Exploratory Study
Cultural Defense in Anglo-American Common Law Jurisdictions: An Exploratory Study Open
View article: The association between alpha-1 antitrypsin and B-type natriuretic peptide blood levels in healthy African Americans
The association between alpha-1 antitrypsin and B-type natriuretic peptide blood levels in healthy African Americans Open
View article: L-Cysteine Upregulates Testosterone Biosynthesis and Blood–Testis Barrier Genes in Cultured Human Leydig Cells and THP-1 Monocytes and Increases Testosterone Secretion in Human Leydig Cells
L-Cysteine Upregulates Testosterone Biosynthesis and Blood–Testis Barrier Genes in Cultured Human Leydig Cells and THP-1 Monocytes and Increases Testosterone Secretion in Human Leydig Cells Open
Leydig cells are the primary source of testosterone or androgen production in male mammals. The blood–testis barrier (BTB) maintains structural integrity and safeguards germ cells from harmful substances by blocking their entry into the se…
View article: The Protective Role of L-Cysteine in the Regulation of Blood–Testis Barrier Functions—A Brief Review
The Protective Role of L-Cysteine in the Regulation of Blood–Testis Barrier Functions—A Brief Review Open
Blood–testis barrier (BTB) genes are crucial for the cellular mechanisms of spermatogenesis as they protect against detrimental cytotoxic agents, chemicals, and pathogens, thereby maintaining a sterile environment necessary for sperm devel…
View article: Efficacy of l-cysteine in increasing circulatory hydrogen sulfide, nitrite, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in Zucker diabetic fatty rats and in vitro treatment of hydrogen sulfide and nitrite in upregulating vitamin D hydroxylase genes in monocytes
Efficacy of l-cysteine in increasing circulatory hydrogen sulfide, nitrite, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in Zucker diabetic fatty rats and in vitro treatment of hydrogen sulfide and nitrite in upregulating vitamin D hydroxylase genes in monocytes Open
Dairy products, such as whey proteins, have been effectively used to enhance the effectiveness of vitamin D (VD) fortification and optimize circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)VD] levels. Whey protein is rich in l-cysteine (LC) which is…
View article: Effects of vitamin D and L-cysteine cosupplementation on circulating bioavailable and total 25-hydroxy-vitamin D, the free/total testosterone ratio and inflammatory biomarkers in healthy vitamin D-deficient African Americans: a placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial
Effects of vitamin D and L-cysteine cosupplementation on circulating bioavailable and total 25-hydroxy-vitamin D, the free/total testosterone ratio and inflammatory biomarkers in healthy vitamin D-deficient African Americans: a placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial Open
Background Subjects with metabolic syndrome and obesity have higher levels of inflammation with depression of the vitamin D (VD) hydroxylase/metabolising genes ( CYP2R1/CYP27A1/CYP27B1/VDR ) required to convert VD consumed in the diet into…
View article: The Impact of Vitamin D and L-Cysteine Co-Supplementation on Upregulating Glutathione and Vitamin D-Metabolizing Genes and in the Treatment of Circulating 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency
The Impact of Vitamin D and L-Cysteine Co-Supplementation on Upregulating Glutathione and Vitamin D-Metabolizing Genes and in the Treatment of Circulating 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency Open
Vitamin D receptors are expressed in many organs and tissues, which suggests that vitamin D (VD) affects physiological functions beyond its role in maintaining bone health. Deficiency or inadequacy of 25(OH)VD is widespread globally. Popul…
View article: NCCP-ICS joint consensus-based clinical practice guidelines on medical thoracoscopy
NCCP-ICS joint consensus-based clinical practice guidelines on medical thoracoscopy Open
Medical Thoracoscopy (MT) is commonly performed by respiratory physicians for diagnostic as well as therapeutic purposes. The aim of the study was to provide evidence-based information regarding all aspects of MT, both as a diagnostic tool…
View article: Unusual peripherally inserted central catheter complication in a preterm neonate
Unusual peripherally inserted central catheter complication in a preterm neonate Open
View article: Vitamin D/Bone Mineral Density and Triglyceride Paradoxes Seen in African Americans: A Cross-Sectional Study and Review of the Literature
Vitamin D/Bone Mineral Density and Triglyceride Paradoxes Seen in African Americans: A Cross-Sectional Study and Review of the Literature Open
Vitamin D is known to have a positive effect on bone health. Despite the greater frequency of vitamin D deficiency in African Americans (AA), they have a higher bone mineral density (BMD) compared to whites, demonstrating a disconnect betw…
View article: Development of millet based snack for fasting
Development of millet based snack for fasting Open
This present study was aimed to develop the nutritional composition and sensory attributes of pasta formulated with amaranth, water chestnut, and skimmed milk powder. The study systematically analyzed the protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrate,…
View article: The association of vitamin C and vitamin D status on bone mineral density and VCAM-1 levels in female diabetic subjects: Is combined supplementation with vitamin C and vitamin D potentially more successful in improving bone health than supplementation with vitamin D alone?
The association of vitamin C and vitamin D status on bone mineral density and VCAM-1 levels in female diabetic subjects: Is combined supplementation with vitamin C and vitamin D potentially more successful in improving bone health than supplementation with vitamin D alone? Open
Bone mineral density (BMD), which is used to assess bone health, is often diminished in chronic disease states, such as diabetes, which increases the risk of bone fracture. The circulating vitamin C and 25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels are comm…
View article: Indian Elements in the Albums of Beatles' Musical Compositions: One of the Essays in the Series on Easternization of the Western World
Indian Elements in the Albums of Beatles' Musical Compositions: One of the Essays in the Series on Easternization of the Western World Open
View article: Domestic Violence* in South Asian Context: The Horror of Honor Killing in the United Kingdom
Domestic Violence* in South Asian Context: The Horror of Honor Killing in the United Kingdom Open
View article: Modified atmosphere packaging of fresh Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.) kernels for shelf life enhancement
Modified atmosphere packaging of fresh Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.) kernels for shelf life enhancement Open
Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.) is a member of leguminous family. India is single largest producer of bengal gram. Premature bengal gram green kernels is used for direct consumption as well as for making other preparation for food items. …
View article: The Positive Association of Plasma Levels of Vitamin C and Inverse Association of VCAM-1 and Total Adiponectin with Bone Mineral Density in Subjects with Diabetes
The Positive Association of Plasma Levels of Vitamin C and Inverse Association of VCAM-1 and Total Adiponectin with Bone Mineral Density in Subjects with Diabetes Open
Context. Population studies have shown a trend in decreasing vitamin C status and increasing prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with diabetes and non-diabetic people. Dietary vitamin C consumption is linked to improvement in bone miner…
View article: Hydrogen Sulfide Regulates Irisin and Glucose Metabolism in Myotubes and Muscle of HFD-Fed Diabetic Mice
Hydrogen Sulfide Regulates Irisin and Glucose Metabolism in Myotubes and Muscle of HFD-Fed Diabetic Mice Open
Irisin, a novel myokine, is secreted by the muscle following proteolytic cleavage of fibronectin type III domain containing 5 (FNDC5) and is considered a novel regulator of glucose homeostasis. Cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) produces hydrogen…
View article: “Right to Silence”: A Commentary on Misinterpretation and Violation by the Indian Judiciary
“Right to Silence”: A Commentary on Misinterpretation and Violation by the Indian Judiciary Open
The Indian Constitution, being the lengthiest constitution in the world, seeks to accord the “right to silence” the status of a fundamental right, a particularly high threshold from which little to no derogation is permissible. This consti…
View article: Safety and Immunogenicity Outcomes of an Inactivated Viral Vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 (Covaxin®)
Safety and Immunogenicity Outcomes of an Inactivated Viral Vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 (Covaxin®) Open
Introduction: Bharat Biotech International Ltd in partnership with National Institute of Virology (NIV), has developed an indigenous whole virion inactivated Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral vaccine BBV-1…
View article: Clinical and Postoperative Outcomes of Cancer Surgeries during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Study with its Pre-COVID Surgical Audit at Five Major Tertiary Care Hospitals’ Cancer Departments in India
Clinical and Postoperative Outcomes of Cancer Surgeries during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Study with its Pre-COVID Surgical Audit at Five Major Tertiary Care Hospitals’ Cancer Departments in India Open
Introduction There has been an exponential rise in number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-positive infections since March 23, 2020. However, cancer management cannot take a backseat. Objective The aim of this study was to identify a…
View article: Association of Temporal Bone Pneumatization and Dehiscence of Facial Nerve Canal
Association of Temporal Bone Pneumatization and Dehiscence of Facial Nerve Canal Open
Introduction: Facial nerve runs an extensive and complicated course through the temporal bone. Integrity of this nerve is affected by the anatomy of temporal bone. Hence, in-depth knowledge of facial canal and its surrounding structures is…
View article: Uric Acid Abnormalities and Its Correlation with Splenectomy in Adult Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia Subjects (TDT)
Uric Acid Abnormalities and Its Correlation with Splenectomy in Adult Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia Subjects (TDT) Open
Background: In thalassemia patients erythrocyte turnover rate increases due to chronic hemolysis and ineffective erythropoiesis leading to increase in uric acid production. Hyperuricosuria is one of the marker of proximal tubular dysfuncti…
View article: Parsis in India &amp; Abroad: A Bibliographic Record with Annotations &amp; Descriptions
Parsis in India & Abroad: A Bibliographic Record with Annotations & Descriptions Open