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Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2021

Abstract The sensitivity of present-day thermal sensors operating in the long-wave infrared regio... more Abstract The sensitivity of present-day thermal sensors operating in the long-wave infrared region, a critical range for night vision and other reconnaissance applications, is limited by the 1/f noise in the thermistor material, while their widespread applicability is restricted due to microfabrication incompatibilities with the standard processing for silicon-based microelectronics. Porous silicon films have a high temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR~2–10%K−1) and are compatible with microfabrication processes, making them suitable candidates for use in thermal sensors. In this work, the 1/f noise in porous silicon films in conjunction with TCR, both key parameters for high sensitivity thermal sensors are characterized. The inherent 1/f noise in these as-fabricated films is very high and increases significantly after exposure to atmosphere (oxidation). However, surface passivation at 600 °C, stabilises the film against atmospheric oxidation and reduces the 1/f noise level by orders of magnitude. Further, decreasing the porosity of passivated films from 90 to 40% decreased the 1/f noise by an order of magnitude. High TCR~6–7%K−1 along with low 1/f noise constant, K~10- 12 are obtainable with an optimised porosity~60–75% for films surface passivated at 600 °C. These results confirm great promise of porous silicon for low manufacturing cost, and higher sensitivity of the thermal sensors.

Latin American Journal of Pharmacy, 2011

In the present study antioxidant and antiulcer potential of Citrullus lanatus seeds were evaluate... more In the present study antioxidant and antiulcer potential of Citrullus lanatus seeds were evaluated. Antioxidant activity of all the extracts (chloroform, ethylacetate and methanol) was measured by DPPH method. Methanolic extract of Citrullus lanatus (MECL) seeds showed maximum antioxidant potential and was evaluated for its anti-ulcerogenic activity by pyloric ligated (PL) and water immersion stress (WIS) induced ulcer models in rat. Gastric volume and free and total acidity were measured in PL model whereas; ulcerative index was measured in both the models at 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg doses of MECL. Rats treated with MECL (300 mg/kg) showed significant decrease in the gastric volume, free acidity and total acidity in case of PL model and showed significant percentage inhibition of ulcer as indicated by decrease in ulcerative index in both the models. The extract of Citrullus lanatus seeds possesses good antioxidant and anti-ulcer activity.

Indian Journal of Chemistry Sect B Organic Chemistry Including Medical Chemistry, 2004

Distal effect on mass spectral fragmentations of glycolamide esters of 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic... more Distal effect on mass spectral fragmentations of glycolamide esters of 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid (6-MNA) and the crystal structure of N,N /-dimethylglycolamide ester of 6-MNA

BMJ case reports, Jan 29, 2013

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 1995

... physicochemical properties, chemical stability and enzymatic hydrolysis Lalit Kumar Wadhwa,Pr... more ... physicochemical properties, chemical stability and enzymatic hydrolysis Lalit Kumar Wadhwa,Pritam Dev Sharma ... Jones, G., Decreased toxicity and adverse reactions via pro drugs. ... LK, Wadhwa, PD Sharma International Journal of Pharmaceutics 118 (1995) 3139 39 Leo, A ...

Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, 2007

Lantadene D was semi-synthetically prepared by functionalizing 22β-hydroxyoleanonic acid and scre... more Lantadene D was semi-synthetically prepared by functionalizing 22β-hydroxyoleanonic acid and screened for cytotoxicity against four human cancer cell lines (HL-60, HeLa, Colon 502713 and Lung A-549). It was further evaluated for its inhibitory profile against two-stage carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice.

American Journal of Biomedical Sciences, 2010

Various triterpenoids extracted from plants have been shown as chemopreventive agents in cancer. ... more Various triterpenoids extracted from plants have been shown as chemopreventive agents in cancer. Lantadene A (22β-angeoloxyloxy-3-oxoolean-12-en-28-oic acid; LA) is a pentacyclic triterpenoid, isolated from a weed Lantana camara L. and semisynthetically modified to its methyl ester (Methyl22βangeoloxyloxy-3-oxoolean-12-en-28-oate; LAM) were used for the present studies. LA and LAM were studied for its chemopreventive effect on 7, 12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) followed by 12-Otetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) induced squamous cell carcinoma in Swiss albino mice. The skin lesions were induced by the twice-weekly topical application of DMBA (100nmol/100µl of acetone) for two weeks followed by TPA (1.7nmol/100µl of acetone) on the depilated back of mice. LA and LAM were administered orally at a dose of 50mg/kg body weight twice a week, one week before the topical application of DMBA and continued 20 weeks thereafter. Histopathology of tumors was evaluated in all treatment groups. Previous studies in authors laboratory revealed a significant decrease in incidence and average number of papillomas in mice as compared to DMBA/TPA alone at the end of study. Transcription factors; activator protein-1 (AP-1; c-jun and c-fos), Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB; p65) and p53 were evaluated by using RT-PCR. A significant decrease in the mRNA expression of AP-1 (c-jun and c-fos), NF-kB (p-65) and p53 was observed in LAM and LA treated mice skin tumors. These findings were supported by histopathological studies. From the results, it can be inferred that LAM and LA possesses potential chemopreventive activity and may be linked to the expression of transcription factors.

ChemInform, 2004

Medicinal chemistry Medicinal chemistry V 1100 Glycolamide Esters of 4-Biphenylacetic Acid as Pot... more Medicinal chemistry Medicinal chemistry V 1100 Glycolamide Esters of 4-Biphenylacetic Acid as Potential Prodrugs-Synthetic and Spectral Studies.-14 Glycolamide esters of type (I) are prepared as prodrugs of 4-biphenylacetic acid which is one of the active metabolites of the anti-inflammatory drug fenbufen.-(SHARMA*,

Indian journal of …, 2004

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Planta Medica, 2008

Triterpenoids are natural products from plants and many other organisms that have various biologi... more Triterpenoids are natural products from plants and many other organisms that have various biological activities, such as antitumor, antiviral, antimicrobial, and protective activities. This review covers the synthesis and biological evaluation of pentacyclic triterpene (PT) conjugates with other molecules that have been found to increase the IC 50 or improve the pharmacological profile of the parent PT. Some of these molecules are designed to target specific proteins or cellular organelles, which has resulted in highly selective lead structures for drug development. Other PT conjugates are useful for investigating their mechanism of action. This concept has been very successful: 1) Many compounds, especially mitochondria-targeting PT conjugates, have reached a selective cytotoxicity at low nanomolar concentrations in cancer cells. 2) A number of PT conjugates have had high activity against HIV or the influenza virus. 3) Fluorescent PT conjugates have been able to visualize the PT in living cells, which has allowed quantification of the uptake and distribution of the PT within the cell. 4) Biotinylated PT conjugates have been used to identify target proteins, which may help to show their mechanism of action. 5) A large number of PT conjugates with polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyamines, etc. form nanometer-sized micelles that have a much better pharmacological profile than the PT alone. In summary, the connection of a PT to an appropriate modifying molecule has resulted in extremely useful semisynthetic compounds with a high potential to treat cancer or viral infections or compounds that are useful for the study of the mechanism of action of PTs at the molecular level.

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Pharmaceutical Biology, 2007

Abstract The chemopreventive effect of Lantana camara. L. (Verbenaceae) methanol leaf extract (LC... more Abstract The chemopreventive effect of Lantana camara. L. (Verbenaceae) methanol leaf extract (LCLE) on 7,12-dimethylbenz[a.]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin cancer was investigated in Swiss albino mice. The skin lesions were induced by the twice-weekly topical application of DMBA (100 nmol/100 µL acetone) for 8 weeks on the shaved backs of mice. LCLE was administered at the maximal tolerated dose of 400 mg/kg twice a week, 1 week before DMBA application, and continued for 20 weeks thereafter. The results of the study revealed a significant decrease in incidence of skin papillomas in mice, slight weight gain in mice, and reduced death rate in comparison with DMBA alone at the end of 20 weeks. These results were supported by histopathologic studies. The skin section of LCLE-treated mice showed hyperplastic papillomatous lesions without the evidence of infiltration or cytological atypia. From the current study, it can be inferred that LCLE possesses potential chemopreventive activity in this experimental model of cancer.

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2008

Lantadenes are pentacyclic triterpenoids isolated from leaves of Lantana camara L. and have antit... more Lantadenes are pentacyclic triterpenoids isolated from leaves of Lantana camara L. and have antitumor activity. Lantadene A (LA) and methyl ester of LA (LAM) were earlier studied in the author's lab for their chemopreventive effect on 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) followed by 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) induced squamous cell carcinoma incidence in Swiss albino mice. The present study was specially designed to initiate the involvement of the molecular targets in chemopreventive activity of these compounds. Skin lesions were induced by twice-weekly topical application of DMBA (100 nmol/100 microl of acetone) for 2 weeks followed by TPA (1.7 nmol/100 microl of acetone) on depilated back of mice for 20 weeks. LA and LAM were administered orally at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight twice weekly, 1 week before DMBA application and continued for 20 weeks thereafter. A significant decrease in the incidence of number of lesions in mice was obtained in LA/LAM treated groups as compared to DMBA/TPA alone. Significant increase in the protein levels of c-jun, p65, and p53 by ELISA were observed in DMBA/TPA treated mice tumors whereas less expression was observed in LA and LAM treated tumors. Further immunohistochemical localization of transcription factors was studied which also showed less localization of c-jun, p65, and p53 in LA and LAM treated tumors as compared to localization in DMBA/TPA treated tumors. It can be inferred that LA and LAM chemopreventive activity may be linked to the deregulation of above molecular targets which warrants further studies in that direction.

Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2011

... Shruti Sawraj • Tilak R. Bhardawaj • Pritam D. Sharma ... 3.38–3.39 (d, 2H, J = 6.6 Hz, –CH2–... more ... Shruti Sawraj • Tilak R. Bhardawaj • Pritam D. Sharma ... 3.38–3.39 (d, 2H, J = 6.6 Hz, –CH2–, eugenol), 3.74 (s, 3H, OCH3, eugenol), 3.86 (s, 3H, OCH3, indomethacin), 3.95 (s, 2H, CH2COO), 5.09–5.13 (m, 2H, =CH2, eugenol), 5.93–6.00 (m, 1H, –CH=, eugenol), 6.70–6.79 (m ...

Journal of the Energy Institute, 2010

In this study, a novel trigeneration system is proposed as an idea for future research based on t... more In this study, a novel trigeneration system is proposed as an idea for future research based on the industrial waste heat recovery operated steam generator for process heat, and produces both power and refrigeration simultaneously with stack gases, using ammonia-water mixture as the working fluid. An extensive review of various energy and exergy based approach used in the analysis of different cogeneration and trigeneration cycles is reported. Energy and exergy efficiencies have been defined, and computational analysis is performed to investigate the effects of exhaust gas inlet temperature and gas composition on first law efficiency, electrical/thermal energy ratio and exergy efficiency of an industrial waste heat recovery based trigeneration system. The variation in specific heat with exhaust gas composition and temperature is accounted in the analysis for further discussion. The first law (energy) efficiency increases while electrical/ thermal energy ratio and exergy efficiency decrease with increasing exhaust gas inlet temperature. Exergy efficiency significantly varies with gas composition and oxygen content of the exhaust gas. Approximating the exhaust gas as air and the air standard analysis leads to either underestimation or overestimation of proposed trigeneration cycle from the point of view of exergy analysis. The present analysis will provide a convenient and practical tool for engineers and researchers dealing with the energy efficiency improvements in a sustainable manner.

Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 2010

The present study was designed to investigate the effect of 7,8-dimethoxycoumarin (DMC) isolated ... more The present study was designed to investigate the effect of 7,8-dimethoxycoumarin (DMC) isolated from ethyl acetate extract of Citrus decumana peels on gastritis in rats. Isolation of 7,8-DMC from ethyl acetate extract of C. decumana peels was done by column and preparative thin layer chromatography using different solvents on polarity basis. Furthermore, effect of 7,8-DMC (50, 75, and 100 mg/kg, i.p.) in pyloric ligation-induced gastritis was studied in rats. The highest dose of 7,8-DMC showed significant decrease in the gastric volume, total acidity, ulcerative index, thiobarbituric acid reactive species levels, and myeloperoxidase activity, whereas there was an increase in the glutathione level. However, the lowest and medium doses did not produce significant results as compared to omeprazole and N-acetyl cysteine-treated groups. Compound 7,8-DMC (100 mg/kg) showed ameliorative effect on gastric inflammation and may be used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of gastritis.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2007

The partially purified catechin fraction isolated from green tea extract was treated with a varie... more The partially purified catechin fraction isolated from green tea extract was treated with a variety of acylating agents (acyl anhydrides/chloride) to obtain (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) O-acyl derivatives in 20-25.4% yields. The (-)-EGCG O-acyl derivatives were characterized by physical data and spectral studies. These compounds were evaluated for their antitumor activity by use of a two-stage carcinogenesis model in 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)/12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TPA)-induced cancer in Swiss albino mice. The study showed that there was a significant decrease in the antitumor activity with the increase in size and branching of the chain length of acyl groups. The results indicated that these O-acyl derivatives of (-)-EGCG have the potential to be developed as cancer chemopreventive agents.

International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2012

ABSTRACT In this paper, combined first and second law approach is applied to investigate the effe... more ABSTRACT In this paper, combined first and second law approach is applied to investigate the effects of percent excess air and ambient temperature on the energy and exergy efficiency of the hydrogen-fuelled homogeneous charge compression ignition engine. A maximum energy efficiency of 45% and an exergy efficiency of 37% are obtained at the excess air of 25%. A narrow range of 42–40% energy efficiency and a wide range of 25–45% exergy efficiency were achieved between the 20–40% excess air and an ambient temperature of 300 K. Close range of variation for energy efficiency (48–44%) and exergy efficiency (32–36%) were achieved between the ambient temperatures of 13°C and 41°C. Exergy analysis indicates that 52% of the fuel hydrogen exergy is destroyed due to various irreversible processes of the engine, around 40% is available as a useful work output, and 7.83% is lost via engine exhaust.

Inflammopharmacology, 2009

The present study was designed to investigate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic po... more The present study was designed to investigate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential of Citrus decumana peel extract. Antioxidant activity of Citrus decumana peel extract in four solvent systems was evaluated by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH Á) and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) radical scavenging methods. Ethyl acetate peel extract of Citrus decumana (EtCD) was studied for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities at a dose level of 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg. Anti-inflammatory activity was performed using carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats. Analgesic activity was evaluated for its central and peripheral pharmacological actions in mice. EtCD showed significant antioxidant activity in a dosedependent manner when compared with ascorbic acid. EtCD at the dose of 300 mg/kg produced significant decrease in paw volume and pain when compared with reference drug diclofenac and morphine, respectively. The Citrus decumana peel extract may be useful as a natural antioxidant in the treatment of inflammation and pain.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2007

Antifungal activities of different extracts of Millingtonia hortensis were investigated against v... more Antifungal activities of different extracts of Millingtonia hortensis were investigated against various fungal pathogens. Methanol extract was found to have stronger activity than fl uconazole against yeast like fungi: 4 fold against Candida krusei with 4 µg/ml minimal inhibitory concentration and 2 fold (MIC-2 µg/ml) against Sacharomyces cerevisiae, though it showed the same activity as fl uconazole against Candida glabrata. Aqueous extract also exhibited 4 fold stronger activity against Candida krusei (MIC-4 µg/ml) and 4 fold (MIC; 2 µg/ml) against Sacharomyces cerevisiae. Chloroform and ethyl acetate extract showed lower activities against all fungal pathogens except for Candida krusei, compared with the standard. Against the fi lamentous fungus, Trichosporon cutaneum, all extracts showed less activity than the standard.

Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2021

Abstract The sensitivity of present-day thermal sensors operating in the long-wave infrared regio... more Abstract The sensitivity of present-day thermal sensors operating in the long-wave infrared region, a critical range for night vision and other reconnaissance applications, is limited by the 1/f noise in the thermistor material, while their widespread applicability is restricted due to microfabrication incompatibilities with the standard processing for silicon-based microelectronics. Porous silicon films have a high temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR~2–10%K−1) and are compatible with microfabrication processes, making them suitable candidates for use in thermal sensors. In this work, the 1/f noise in porous silicon films in conjunction with TCR, both key parameters for high sensitivity thermal sensors are characterized. The inherent 1/f noise in these as-fabricated films is very high and increases significantly after exposure to atmosphere (oxidation). However, surface passivation at 600 °C, stabilises the film against atmospheric oxidation and reduces the 1/f noise level by orders of magnitude. Further, decreasing the porosity of passivated films from 90 to 40% decreased the 1/f noise by an order of magnitude. High TCR~6–7%K−1 along with low 1/f noise constant, K~10- 12 are obtainable with an optimised porosity~60–75% for films surface passivated at 600 °C. These results confirm great promise of porous silicon for low manufacturing cost, and higher sensitivity of the thermal sensors.

Latin American Journal of Pharmacy, 2011

In the present study antioxidant and antiulcer potential of Citrullus lanatus seeds were evaluate... more In the present study antioxidant and antiulcer potential of Citrullus lanatus seeds were evaluated. Antioxidant activity of all the extracts (chloroform, ethylacetate and methanol) was measured by DPPH method. Methanolic extract of Citrullus lanatus (MECL) seeds showed maximum antioxidant potential and was evaluated for its anti-ulcerogenic activity by pyloric ligated (PL) and water immersion stress (WIS) induced ulcer models in rat. Gastric volume and free and total acidity were measured in PL model whereas; ulcerative index was measured in both the models at 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg doses of MECL. Rats treated with MECL (300 mg/kg) showed significant decrease in the gastric volume, free acidity and total acidity in case of PL model and showed significant percentage inhibition of ulcer as indicated by decrease in ulcerative index in both the models. The extract of Citrullus lanatus seeds possesses good antioxidant and anti-ulcer activity.

Indian Journal of Chemistry Sect B Organic Chemistry Including Medical Chemistry, 2004

Distal effect on mass spectral fragmentations of glycolamide esters of 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic... more Distal effect on mass spectral fragmentations of glycolamide esters of 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid (6-MNA) and the crystal structure of N,N /-dimethylglycolamide ester of 6-MNA

BMJ case reports, Jan 29, 2013

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 1995

... physicochemical properties, chemical stability and enzymatic hydrolysis Lalit Kumar Wadhwa,Pr... more ... physicochemical properties, chemical stability and enzymatic hydrolysis Lalit Kumar Wadhwa,Pritam Dev Sharma ... Jones, G., Decreased toxicity and adverse reactions via pro drugs. ... LK, Wadhwa, PD Sharma International Journal of Pharmaceutics 118 (1995) 3139 39 Leo, A ...

Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, 2007

Lantadene D was semi-synthetically prepared by functionalizing 22β-hydroxyoleanonic acid and scre... more Lantadene D was semi-synthetically prepared by functionalizing 22β-hydroxyoleanonic acid and screened for cytotoxicity against four human cancer cell lines (HL-60, HeLa, Colon 502713 and Lung A-549). It was further evaluated for its inhibitory profile against two-stage carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice.

American Journal of Biomedical Sciences, 2010

Various triterpenoids extracted from plants have been shown as chemopreventive agents in cancer. ... more Various triterpenoids extracted from plants have been shown as chemopreventive agents in cancer. Lantadene A (22β-angeoloxyloxy-3-oxoolean-12-en-28-oic acid; LA) is a pentacyclic triterpenoid, isolated from a weed Lantana camara L. and semisynthetically modified to its methyl ester (Methyl22βangeoloxyloxy-3-oxoolean-12-en-28-oate; LAM) were used for the present studies. LA and LAM were studied for its chemopreventive effect on 7, 12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) followed by 12-Otetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) induced squamous cell carcinoma in Swiss albino mice. The skin lesions were induced by the twice-weekly topical application of DMBA (100nmol/100µl of acetone) for two weeks followed by TPA (1.7nmol/100µl of acetone) on the depilated back of mice. LA and LAM were administered orally at a dose of 50mg/kg body weight twice a week, one week before the topical application of DMBA and continued 20 weeks thereafter. Histopathology of tumors was evaluated in all treatment groups. Previous studies in authors laboratory revealed a significant decrease in incidence and average number of papillomas in mice as compared to DMBA/TPA alone at the end of study. Transcription factors; activator protein-1 (AP-1; c-jun and c-fos), Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB; p65) and p53 were evaluated by using RT-PCR. A significant decrease in the mRNA expression of AP-1 (c-jun and c-fos), NF-kB (p-65) and p53 was observed in LAM and LA treated mice skin tumors. These findings were supported by histopathological studies. From the results, it can be inferred that LAM and LA possesses potential chemopreventive activity and may be linked to the expression of transcription factors.

ChemInform, 2004

Medicinal chemistry Medicinal chemistry V 1100 Glycolamide Esters of 4-Biphenylacetic Acid as Pot... more Medicinal chemistry Medicinal chemistry V 1100 Glycolamide Esters of 4-Biphenylacetic Acid as Potential Prodrugs-Synthetic and Spectral Studies.-14 Glycolamide esters of type (I) are prepared as prodrugs of 4-biphenylacetic acid which is one of the active metabolites of the anti-inflammatory drug fenbufen.-(SHARMA*,

Indian journal of …, 2004

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Planta Medica, 2008

Triterpenoids are natural products from plants and many other organisms that have various biologi... more Triterpenoids are natural products from plants and many other organisms that have various biological activities, such as antitumor, antiviral, antimicrobial, and protective activities. This review covers the synthesis and biological evaluation of pentacyclic triterpene (PT) conjugates with other molecules that have been found to increase the IC 50 or improve the pharmacological profile of the parent PT. Some of these molecules are designed to target specific proteins or cellular organelles, which has resulted in highly selective lead structures for drug development. Other PT conjugates are useful for investigating their mechanism of action. This concept has been very successful: 1) Many compounds, especially mitochondria-targeting PT conjugates, have reached a selective cytotoxicity at low nanomolar concentrations in cancer cells. 2) A number of PT conjugates have had high activity against HIV or the influenza virus. 3) Fluorescent PT conjugates have been able to visualize the PT in living cells, which has allowed quantification of the uptake and distribution of the PT within the cell. 4) Biotinylated PT conjugates have been used to identify target proteins, which may help to show their mechanism of action. 5) A large number of PT conjugates with polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyamines, etc. form nanometer-sized micelles that have a much better pharmacological profile than the PT alone. In summary, the connection of a PT to an appropriate modifying molecule has resulted in extremely useful semisynthetic compounds with a high potential to treat cancer or viral infections or compounds that are useful for the study of the mechanism of action of PTs at the molecular level.

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Pharmaceutical Biology, 2007

Abstract The chemopreventive effect of Lantana camara. L. (Verbenaceae) methanol leaf extract (LC... more Abstract The chemopreventive effect of Lantana camara. L. (Verbenaceae) methanol leaf extract (LCLE) on 7,12-dimethylbenz[a.]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin cancer was investigated in Swiss albino mice. The skin lesions were induced by the twice-weekly topical application of DMBA (100 nmol/100 µL acetone) for 8 weeks on the shaved backs of mice. LCLE was administered at the maximal tolerated dose of 400 mg/kg twice a week, 1 week before DMBA application, and continued for 20 weeks thereafter. The results of the study revealed a significant decrease in incidence of skin papillomas in mice, slight weight gain in mice, and reduced death rate in comparison with DMBA alone at the end of 20 weeks. These results were supported by histopathologic studies. The skin section of LCLE-treated mice showed hyperplastic papillomatous lesions without the evidence of infiltration or cytological atypia. From the current study, it can be inferred that LCLE possesses potential chemopreventive activity in this experimental model of cancer.

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2008

Lantadenes are pentacyclic triterpenoids isolated from leaves of Lantana camara L. and have antit... more Lantadenes are pentacyclic triterpenoids isolated from leaves of Lantana camara L. and have antitumor activity. Lantadene A (LA) and methyl ester of LA (LAM) were earlier studied in the author's lab for their chemopreventive effect on 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) followed by 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) induced squamous cell carcinoma incidence in Swiss albino mice. The present study was specially designed to initiate the involvement of the molecular targets in chemopreventive activity of these compounds. Skin lesions were induced by twice-weekly topical application of DMBA (100 nmol/100 microl of acetone) for 2 weeks followed by TPA (1.7 nmol/100 microl of acetone) on depilated back of mice for 20 weeks. LA and LAM were administered orally at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight twice weekly, 1 week before DMBA application and continued for 20 weeks thereafter. A significant decrease in the incidence of number of lesions in mice was obtained in LA/LAM treated groups as compared to DMBA/TPA alone. Significant increase in the protein levels of c-jun, p65, and p53 by ELISA were observed in DMBA/TPA treated mice tumors whereas less expression was observed in LA and LAM treated tumors. Further immunohistochemical localization of transcription factors was studied which also showed less localization of c-jun, p65, and p53 in LA and LAM treated tumors as compared to localization in DMBA/TPA treated tumors. It can be inferred that LA and LAM chemopreventive activity may be linked to the deregulation of above molecular targets which warrants further studies in that direction.

Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2011

... Shruti Sawraj • Tilak R. Bhardawaj • Pritam D. Sharma ... 3.38–3.39 (d, 2H, J = 6.6 Hz, –CH2–... more ... Shruti Sawraj • Tilak R. Bhardawaj • Pritam D. Sharma ... 3.38–3.39 (d, 2H, J = 6.6 Hz, –CH2–, eugenol), 3.74 (s, 3H, OCH3, eugenol), 3.86 (s, 3H, OCH3, indomethacin), 3.95 (s, 2H, CH2COO), 5.09–5.13 (m, 2H, =CH2, eugenol), 5.93–6.00 (m, 1H, –CH=, eugenol), 6.70–6.79 (m ...

Journal of the Energy Institute, 2010

In this study, a novel trigeneration system is proposed as an idea for future research based on t... more In this study, a novel trigeneration system is proposed as an idea for future research based on the industrial waste heat recovery operated steam generator for process heat, and produces both power and refrigeration simultaneously with stack gases, using ammonia-water mixture as the working fluid. An extensive review of various energy and exergy based approach used in the analysis of different cogeneration and trigeneration cycles is reported. Energy and exergy efficiencies have been defined, and computational analysis is performed to investigate the effects of exhaust gas inlet temperature and gas composition on first law efficiency, electrical/thermal energy ratio and exergy efficiency of an industrial waste heat recovery based trigeneration system. The variation in specific heat with exhaust gas composition and temperature is accounted in the analysis for further discussion. The first law (energy) efficiency increases while electrical/ thermal energy ratio and exergy efficiency decrease with increasing exhaust gas inlet temperature. Exergy efficiency significantly varies with gas composition and oxygen content of the exhaust gas. Approximating the exhaust gas as air and the air standard analysis leads to either underestimation or overestimation of proposed trigeneration cycle from the point of view of exergy analysis. The present analysis will provide a convenient and practical tool for engineers and researchers dealing with the energy efficiency improvements in a sustainable manner.

Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 2010

The present study was designed to investigate the effect of 7,8-dimethoxycoumarin (DMC) isolated ... more The present study was designed to investigate the effect of 7,8-dimethoxycoumarin (DMC) isolated from ethyl acetate extract of Citrus decumana peels on gastritis in rats. Isolation of 7,8-DMC from ethyl acetate extract of C. decumana peels was done by column and preparative thin layer chromatography using different solvents on polarity basis. Furthermore, effect of 7,8-DMC (50, 75, and 100 mg/kg, i.p.) in pyloric ligation-induced gastritis was studied in rats. The highest dose of 7,8-DMC showed significant decrease in the gastric volume, total acidity, ulcerative index, thiobarbituric acid reactive species levels, and myeloperoxidase activity, whereas there was an increase in the glutathione level. However, the lowest and medium doses did not produce significant results as compared to omeprazole and N-acetyl cysteine-treated groups. Compound 7,8-DMC (100 mg/kg) showed ameliorative effect on gastric inflammation and may be used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of gastritis.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2007

The partially purified catechin fraction isolated from green tea extract was treated with a varie... more The partially purified catechin fraction isolated from green tea extract was treated with a variety of acylating agents (acyl anhydrides/chloride) to obtain (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) O-acyl derivatives in 20-25.4% yields. The (-)-EGCG O-acyl derivatives were characterized by physical data and spectral studies. These compounds were evaluated for their antitumor activity by use of a two-stage carcinogenesis model in 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)/12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TPA)-induced cancer in Swiss albino mice. The study showed that there was a significant decrease in the antitumor activity with the increase in size and branching of the chain length of acyl groups. The results indicated that these O-acyl derivatives of (-)-EGCG have the potential to be developed as cancer chemopreventive agents.

International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2012

ABSTRACT In this paper, combined first and second law approach is applied to investigate the effe... more ABSTRACT In this paper, combined first and second law approach is applied to investigate the effects of percent excess air and ambient temperature on the energy and exergy efficiency of the hydrogen-fuelled homogeneous charge compression ignition engine. A maximum energy efficiency of 45% and an exergy efficiency of 37% are obtained at the excess air of 25%. A narrow range of 42–40% energy efficiency and a wide range of 25–45% exergy efficiency were achieved between the 20–40% excess air and an ambient temperature of 300 K. Close range of variation for energy efficiency (48–44%) and exergy efficiency (32–36%) were achieved between the ambient temperatures of 13°C and 41°C. Exergy analysis indicates that 52% of the fuel hydrogen exergy is destroyed due to various irreversible processes of the engine, around 40% is available as a useful work output, and 7.83% is lost via engine exhaust.

Inflammopharmacology, 2009

The present study was designed to investigate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic po... more The present study was designed to investigate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential of Citrus decumana peel extract. Antioxidant activity of Citrus decumana peel extract in four solvent systems was evaluated by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH Á) and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) radical scavenging methods. Ethyl acetate peel extract of Citrus decumana (EtCD) was studied for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities at a dose level of 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg. Anti-inflammatory activity was performed using carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats. Analgesic activity was evaluated for its central and peripheral pharmacological actions in mice. EtCD showed significant antioxidant activity in a dosedependent manner when compared with ascorbic acid. EtCD at the dose of 300 mg/kg produced significant decrease in paw volume and pain when compared with reference drug diclofenac and morphine, respectively. The Citrus decumana peel extract may be useful as a natural antioxidant in the treatment of inflammation and pain.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2007

Antifungal activities of different extracts of Millingtonia hortensis were investigated against v... more Antifungal activities of different extracts of Millingtonia hortensis were investigated against various fungal pathogens. Methanol extract was found to have stronger activity than fl uconazole against yeast like fungi: 4 fold against Candida krusei with 4 µg/ml minimal inhibitory concentration and 2 fold (MIC-2 µg/ml) against Sacharomyces cerevisiae, though it showed the same activity as fl uconazole against Candida glabrata. Aqueous extract also exhibited 4 fold stronger activity against Candida krusei (MIC-4 µg/ml) and 4 fold (MIC; 2 µg/ml) against Sacharomyces cerevisiae. Chloroform and ethyl acetate extract showed lower activities against all fungal pathogens except for Candida krusei, compared with the standard. Against the fi lamentous fungus, Trichosporon cutaneum, all extracts showed less activity than the standard.