Bharathiar University

About: Bharathiar University is a education organization based out in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Thin film & Adsorption. The organization has 5812 authors who have published 8628 publications receiving 143934 citations. The organization is also known as: BU.

Stability of stochastic neural networks of neutral type with Markovian jumping parameters: A delay-fractioning approach ☆

Abstract: This paper deals with the stochastically asymptotic stability in the mean square for a new class of stochastic neural networks of neutral type with both Markovian jump parameters and mixed time delays. The jumping parameters are modeled as a continuous-time, finite-state Markov chain. Based on the Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional, stochastic analysis theory and the delay-fractioning approach, the stochastically asymptotic stability of the considered neural network has been achieved by solving some linear matrix inequalities, which can be easily facilitated by using the standard numerical software. The obtained results are shown to be much less conservative via constructing a new Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional and the idea of “delay fractioning”. Finally, four numerical examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Understanding the Role of the Transcription Factor Sp1 in Ovarian Cancer: from Theory to Practice.

Abstract: Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the deadliest cancers among women contributing to high risk of mortality, mainly owing to delayed detection. There is no specific biomarker for its detection in early stages. However, recent findings show that over-expression of specificity protein 1 (Sp1) is involved in many OC cases. The ubiquitous transcription of Sp1 apparently mediates the maintenance of normal and cancerous biological processes such as cell growth, differentiation, angiogenesis, apoptosis, cellular reprogramming and tumorigenesis. Sp1 exerts its effects on cellular genes containing putative GC-rich Sp1-binding site in their promoters. A better understanding of the mechanisms underlying Sp1 transcription factor (TF) regulation and functions in OC tumorigenesis could help identify novel prognostic markers, to target cancer stem cells (CSCs) by following cellular reprogramming and enable the development of novel therapies for future generations. In this review, we address the structure, function, and biology of Sp1 in normal and cancer cells, underpinning the involvement of Sp1 in OC tumorigenesis. In addition, we have highlighted the influence of Sp1 TF in cellular reprogramming of iPSCs and how it plays a role in controlling CSCs. This review highlights the drugs targeting Sp1 and their action on cancer cells. In conclusion, we predict that research in this direction will be highly beneficial for OC treatment, and chemotherapeutic drugs targeting Sp1 will emerge as a promising therapy for OC.

Antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of different solvent extracts from banana (Musa paradisiaca) and mustai (Rivea hypocrateriformis)

Abstract: In the present study, chloroform, acetone, and methanol extracts from stem and flower of banana (Musa paradisiaca) and leaves, stem, and flowers of mustai (Rivea hypocrateriformis) were evaluated for their in vitro antioxidant activity using ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH•), 2,2′azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiozoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS•+), iron chelation, and antihemolytic activity. Among the solvents used, methanol gave the maximum yield in banana, whereas in night glory acetone was reported to having higher extractive value. The total phenolic content was also higher in these extracts. The antioxidant potential of the extracts was well established with their DPPH• and ABTS•+ radical scavenging activities and ferric reducing antioxidant capacity. The potential of multiple antioxidant activity of samples can be further evidenced by inhibition of reactive oxygen mediated erythrocyte cell lysis and metal ion chelating activity. However, this is the first report on the antioxidant property of mustai and this plant is having excellent antioxidant potential over banana. In conclusion, the results implied that the leaves, stem, and flowers of banana, and mustai could be considered as health supplements and nutraceuticals/functional foods.

Ag+ ion transport studies in a polyvinyl alcohol-based polymer electrolyte system

Abstract: Thick films of pure polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl alcohol doped with silver nitrate with different compositions have been prepared by solution cast technique. The FT-IR spectrum confirms the complexation process. The conductivity of the pure polyvinyl alcohol is of the order of 10−7 Sm−1 at 90 °C, and its value increases by two orders of magnitude when doped with 20 wt% of AgNO3. The activation energy, calculated from the Arrhenius plot for all compositions of the poly vinyl alcohol doped with silver nitrate, is between 0.24 and 0.35 eV. The migration energy for the ion in polymer electrolyte has been calculated from the modulus spectrum, and is in good agreement with the activation energy calculated from the Arrhenius plot. The modulus spectra indicate the non-Debye nature of the material.