Studies on in vivo Wound Healing Activity of Cassia fistula Linn . Leaves (Leguminosae) in Rats

T. Bhakta,Pulok K. Mukherjee,Kakali Mukherjee,M. Pal,B. p. Saha 한국생약학회 1998 Natural Product Sciences Vol.4 No.2

Cassia fistula commonly known as Sundali was selected to evaluate its wound healing potentials based on traditional use and literature references. Methanol extract of C. fistula leaves were examined for its wound healing property in the form of an ointment in two types of wound models in rats : i) Excision wound model and ii) Incision wound model. The ointment of the leaf extract of two different concentrations (5% and 10% w/w ointment of leaves extract in simple ointment base) responded significantly in both models of wounds tested. The results were also comparable to that of standard drug, nitrofurazone in terms of wound contraction ability, epithelisation period, tensile strength and regeneration of tissue at wound area.

Studies on the Anti-diarrheal Profiles of Bauhinia purpurea Linn Leaves (Fam . Caesalpiniaceae) Extract

Pulok K. Mukherjee,T. K. Gopal,T. subburaju,S. P. Dhanbal,B. Duraiswamy,K. Elango,B. Suresh 한국생약학회 1998 Natural Product Sciences Vol.4 No.4

To evaluate the anti-diarrheal potential of the leaves of Bauhinia purpurea Linn., investigations were performed on different animal models e.g. castor oil induced diarrhea in rats and gastrointestinal motility test by using charcoal meal. In both the models the ethanolic extract of the leaves showed significant activity when compared to control group. The group treated with standard anti-diarrheal agent also showed significant activity comparing with control. Thus this study establishes the efficacy of Bauhinia purpurea Linn. leaves as an anti-diarrheal as claimed in folklore.

Biofouling effects on the performance of microbial fuel cells and recent advances in biotechnological and chemical strategies for mitigation

Noori, Md.T.,Ghangrekar, M.M.,Mukherjee, C.K.,Min, Booki Elsevier 2019 Biotechnology advances Vol.37 No.8

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>The occurrence of biofouling in MFC can cause severe problems such as hindering proton transfer and increasing the ohmic and charge transfer resistance of cathodes, which results in a rapid decline in performance of MFC. This is one of the main reasons why scaling-up of MFCs has not yet been successfully accomplished. The present review article is a wide-ranging attempt to provide insights to the biofouling mechanisms on surfaces of MFC, mainly on proton exchange membranes and cathodes, and their effects on performance of MFC based on theoretical and practical evidence. Various biofouling mitigation techniques for membranes are discussed, including preparation of antifouling composite membranes, modification of the physical and chemical properties of existing membranes, and coating with antifouling agents. For cathodes of MFC, use of Ag nanoparticles, Ag-based composite nanoparticles, and antifouling chemicals is outlined in considerable detail. Finally, prospective techniques for mitigation of biofouling are discussed, which have not been given much previous attention in the field of MFC research. This article will help to enhance understanding of the severity of biofouling issues in MFCs and provides up-to-date solutions. It will be beneficial for scientific communities for further strengthening MFC research and will also help in progressing this cutting-edge technology to scale-up, using the most efficient methods as described here.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Adversity of biofouling in MFCs and up-to-date mitigation approaches is reviewed. </LI> <LI> State of art mechanism of biofouling development in MFCs is well explained. </LI> <LI> Disability of membrane and cathode functions due to biofouling development is analyzed. </LI> <LI> Methodologies to understand effect of biofouling on MFC's performance is elucidated. </LI> <LI> Present status and future challenges for scalable MFCs to curb biofouling is presented. </LI> </UL> </P>

Semen Quality Assessment of Local Katjang and Cross-Bred (Katjang × German) Bucks

Noran, A.M.,Mukherjee, T.K.,Abdullah, R. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 1998 Animal Bioscience Vol.11 No.4

Semen quality was compared between the local Katjang and the cross-bred (local Katjang ♀ ${\times}$ German Fawn ♂) bucks. There were on significant genotypic differences in semen characteristics of concentration (first ejaculate : $6.19{\pm}1.30$ -versus $6.33{\pm}1.40{\times}10^9/ml;$second ejaculate: $5.82{\pm}1.10$ - versus $5.68{\pm}1.45{\times}10^9/ml$, for Katjang and the cross-breds, respectively), percentage live (first ejaculate: $77.61{\pm}1.33%$ versus $77.81{\pm}0.53%$; second ejaculate: $81.97{\pm}1.59%$ versus $82.74{\pm}0.96%$, for Katjang and cross-breds, respectively) and percentage of normal sperms (first ejaculate: $12.54{\pm}3.88%$ versus $26.45{\pm}3.83%$; second ejaculate: $38.68{\pm}3.65%$ versus $28.54{\pm}4.38%$, for Katjang and cross-breds, respectively), with the exception of seminal volume and sperm motility. Means of all variables were within the values reported for other goat breeds, In contrast, the differences in semen characteristics between the first and second ejaculations of both genotypes were more distinct, the second ejaculations always had more volume, more normal sperms and better sperm motility but less sperm concentrations. Removing the seminal plasma and replacing it with tris-citrate buffer greatly prolonged the viability of sperms of both genotypes when stored at $5{^{\circ}C}$. Sperm motility seens to be a good indicator of sperm viability. However, the sperms of the corss-bred bucks withstood the washing process better and their swimming abilities were superior ($8.12{\pm}0.46mm/min$) when compared to those of the local Katjang breed ($5.42{\pm}0.49mm/min$). The higher content of calcium ions in their seminal plasma (first ejaculate: $10.5{\pm}0.8$ versus $10.6{\pm}0.8mg/100ml$;second ejaculate: $15.3{\pm}0.8$ versus $16.1{\pm}0.8mg/100ml$, for Katjang and cross-breds, respectively) means that in natural matings the sperms of the cross-breds would be at an advantage compared to those of the local Katjang, since calcium ions reportedly initiate acrosomal reactions.

ASSOCIATION OF RED CELL X-PROTEIN, NADH-DIAPHORASE 1, MALIC ENZYME AND SERUM ARYLESTERASE PHENOTYPES WITH ECONOMIC TRAITS IN SHEEP

Lee, S.L.,Mukherjee, T.K.,Agamuthu, P.,Panandam, J.M. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 1995 Animal Bioscience Vol.8 No.4

The red cell X-protein, NADH-diaphorase 1, malic enzyme and serum arylesterase phenotypes of 50 Thai Longtail and 53 Cameroon X Thai Longtail ($F_1$) crossbred sheep were determined by horizontal starch gel electrophoresis. None of the economic traits was influenced by DIA1, ME and EsA phenotypes. However, XP phenotypes showed a highly significant association with body weight, body height, heart girth and back girth, with mean values of XP+ve phenotype greater than XP-ve. The $XP^+$ allele was associated with greater body weight, body height, heart girth and back girth.

Physical Traits Versus the Buck's Reproductive Abilities

Noran, A.M.,Mukherjee, T.K. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 1997 Animal Bioscience Vol.10 No.2

Highly significant correlation (p < 0.001) was found between body weight and chest circumference of the local Katjang and cross-bred (local Katjang ♀ ${\times}$ German Fawn ♂ bucks under study. Increase in body length, chest circumference, depth of chest and height at withers (p < 0.001) reflected significantly the increase in body weight of the bucks. At the same age the cross-breds were bigger than the indigenous breed. No significant correlation was detected between body weight and scrotal circumference, or the latter with sperm counts in both buck types under study. However, the fluid portion of the semen increased in acidity and volume, the latter being significant (P < 0.01) in the local Katjangs, with increase in scrotal circumference. Although the effects of body condition on buck libido of both groups were not significant, the reaction time taken to mount the teaser females were significantly diminished (p < 0.001) with better body condition, at least in the local Katjangs. The reaction time gad an inverse, though not necessarily significant, relationship with semen characteristics such as volume, pH (in local Katjangs, p < 0.05), concentration, color (in cross-breds, p < 0.05), agglutination and mass movements in both phenotypes.

Multi-level Integrative Biomarker Responses in Freshwater Teleostean Fishes Exposed to Almix Herbicide

Samanta, P.,Pal, S.,Mukherjee, A. K.,Senapati, T.,Jung, J.,Ghosh, A. R. GRADUATE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT 2017 International journal of environmental research IJ Vol.11 No.4

BIOCHEMICAL POLYMORPHISM STUDIES IN BREEDS OF WOOL-SHEEP, HAIR-SHEEP AND THEIR HYBRIDS IN MALAYSIA

Lee, S.L.,Mukherjee, T.K.,Agamuthu, P.,Panandam, J.M. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 1995 Animal Bioscience Vol.8 No.4

A biochemical genetic study on blood enzyme/protein systems in some breeds/crosses of sheep in Malaysia was carried out using horizontal starch gel electrophoresis. Blood samples were collected from 435 sheep, representing 8 breeds/crosses. These included 5 wool sheep breeds (Thai Longtail, wiltshire, Suffolk, Dorsimal and cMBLx), 1 hair sheep breed (Barbados Blackbelly) and 2 hybrids between wool sheep and hair sheep (Cameroon ${\times}$ Thai Longtail and Bali Bali ${\times}$ Malin). Twenty loci systems were examined. Of these, ten ($HB{\beta}$, ALB, TF, XP, CAT, DIA1, EsA, GPI, ME and NP) exhibited genetic variation whereas the other ten (AAT, CA, DIA2, ${\alpha}GLO$, ${\alpha}GLU$, LDH, MDH, PEP[leu-gly-gly], 6PGD and SOD) were monomorphic. The allelic frequencies which were obtained in 10 polymorphic markers are assessed and compared with the results obtained by previous workers. The estimations of inbreeding coefficient, intrabreed variation and breed relationships have been critically discussed and are used to reveal some important recommendations.

Growth and Reproductive Performance of Small Ruminants under Integrated Livestock-Oil Palm Production System

Haji Baba, A.S.,Azillah, A.,Mukherjee, T.K.,Abdullah, R.B. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 1998 Animal Bioscience Vol.11 No.5

The effects of supplementation with mixed fodder or concentrate were investigated on the performance of a) growth of male lambs and kids grazing extensively under oil palm trees and b) reproduction of ewes and goats stall-fed with native herbage. Supplemented kids and lambs had higher average daily weight gain than controls but the effect was only significant for those which received concentrate (p < 0.05). Final body weight was only significantly different from controls for lambs supplemented with concentrate (p < 0.05). The ages at puberty, first mating, first conception and first kidding of supplemented goats were about 110 days earlier than those for controls (p < 0.05 or better). Supplemented goats had first mating and conceived at lower body weights (p < 0.01) than those in control groups. Different feeding regimes had no effects (p > 0.05) on the reproductive performance of ewes apart from highest body weight of first lambing in animals supplemented with concentrate (p < 0.05). Native herbage available under oil palm trees of 5 years old was sufficient for growth and reproduction of sheep and goats. Concentrate was better than mixed fodder as supplement for enhancing the reproductive performance of goats but both appeared to have limited effects on the performance of reproduction in ewes and growth in male kids.

Breast cancer metastasis: Putative therapeutic role of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1

Sharma, R.,Sharma, R.,Khaket, T. P.,Dutta, C.,Chakraborty, B.,Mukherjee, T. K. Springer Science + Business Media 2017 CELLULAR ONCOLOGY Vol.40 No.3

<P>Conclusions This study focuses on recent progress on the role of VCAM-1, an important glycoprotein belonging to the immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily of cell surface adhesion molecules in breast cancer angiogenesis, survival and metastasis. Targeting VCAM-1, expressed on the surface of breast cancer cells, and/or its specific ligand VLA-4/alpha 4 beta 1 integrin, expressed on cells at the site of metastasis, may be a useful strategy to reduce breast cancer cell invasion and metastasis. Various approaches to therapeutically target VCAM-1 and VLA-4 are also discussed.</P>