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Volume 18; Issue 4; April 2022
Research Article
Identification of coral endosymbionts of Veedhalai
and Mandapam coasts of Palk Bay, India using small subunit rDNA
Murugesan et al. 18(4): 318-324 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Machine learning models for differential diagnosis
of triple negative breast cancer
Sankaranarayanan et al. 18(4): 325-330 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
In vitro anti-inflammatory and wound
healing properties of Andrographis echioides and Andrographis
paniculata
Selvaraj et al. 18(4): 331-336 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
In vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic
analysis of Andrographis echioides and Andrographis paniculata
ethanol extract
Reddy et al. 18(4): 337-342 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Review Article
A review on the hypocholesterolemic activity of Nigella sativa
seeds and its extracts
Uma Maheswari et al. 18(4): 343-348 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Review Article
A review on the therapeutic potential of Banana
flower
Govindaraj et al. 18(4): 349-353 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
In vitro and In pots nemato-toxic
analysis of several chopped plant leaves against Meloidogyne
incognita affecting tomato
Ikram et al. 18(4): 354-363 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Data on the effect of sub-epithelial connective
tissuegraft with hydroxyl-apatiteforfurcation treatment in Indians
Sharma et al. 18(4): 364-370 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Genomic signatures of Protease and Reverse
transcriptase gene of HIV-1 Subtype C isolated from First-line ART
patients from India
Barik et al. 18(4): 371-380 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking and chromatographic analysis of
mTOR protein kinase from Clerodendrum inerme L. leaves extract
Arumugam et al. 18(4): 381-386 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Distribution of HCV genotypes and HCV RNA viral
load in hepatitis infected patients of Kolar region, Karnataka,
India
Kaur et al. 18(4): 387-391 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Psychological impact and stress factors due to
COVID19 pandemic among Ha'il medical students after come back to
college
Alzedany et al. 18(4): 392-401 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Immediate and antecedent causes of mortality in
hospitalised Indian patients with COVID-19
Keerthi et al. 18(4): 402-410 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Sequence to structure to inferred function for
DHX8
Bakhrebah et al. Bioinformation 18(4): 411-419 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Salivary retention of silver diamine fluoride
Jabin et al. 18(4): 420-424 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Insights from the molecular docking aided
interaction analysis of HfQ with small RNAs
Sridhar et al. 18(4): 425-431 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Genome sequence analysis of SARS-CoV-2 nsp15
Yashvardhini et al. 18(4): 432-437 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Linking co-expression modules with phenotypes
Kumar et al. 18(4): 438-441 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
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Volume 18; Issue 3; March 2022
Research Article
Glycation end-products specific auto-antibodiesin
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Ali Khan, 18(3): 127-133 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed
Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of lupeol with different cancer
targets
Gunasekaran et al. 18(3): 134-140 (2022)
PDF, HTML
ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Evaluation of serum proteome from Indian psoriasis
patients
Shah et al. 18(3): 141-146 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI,
PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of fluoroquinolones and other natural
and synthetic compoundswith theHCV NS3 helicase
Ul Haq et al. 18(3): 147-154 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Knowledge of rabies among rural community in Chengalpet district
Bharani et al. 18(3): 155-159 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Green synthesis and characterization of
Bisphosphonate conjugated gold nanoparticle with Asparagus racemosus
root extract
Harikrishnan et al. 18(3): 160-164 (2022)
PDF, HTML
ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
MUC4 and MMP7 in saliva and gingival crevicular
fluid (GCF) in adolescents at West Bengal, India
Chattopadhyay et al. 18(3): 165-169 (2022)
PDF, HTML
ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular dynamics simulation and docking analysis
of NF-κB protein binding with sulindac acid
Ahmad et al. 18(3): 170-179 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of flavonoids with
aldose reductase
Kannayiram et al. 18(3): 180-183 (2022)
PDF, HTML
ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Fracture resistance to treated teeth using known
endodontics techniques in Indian patients
Batra et al. 18(3): 184-187 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Functional assignment to hypothetical proteins
in Orientia tsutsugamushi strain Ikeda
Sharma et al. 18(3): 188-195 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Analysis of bitter honey using gas chromatography
and Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Joshna et al. 18(3): 196-199 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of tetracyclic
triterpenoids from Cassia fistula L. with targets for
diabetes mellitus
Sabapathy et al. 18(3): 200-205 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Review Article
FASTK family of genes linked to Cancer
Ramasubramanian et al. 18(3): 206-213 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
A computational workflow for predicting cancer
neo-antigens
Kasaragod et al. 18(3): 214-218 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of syringic acid with
proteins in inflammatory cascade
Sukumaran et al. 18(3): 219-225 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Effect of nano-particle based intracanal
medicaments on root dentin micro-hardness
Nasim et al. 18(3): 226-230 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Assessment of sexual dimorphism using 3D CBCT
image data among Indians
Hemanthakumar et al. 18(3): 231-238 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Gene polymorphism among hypertensive patients with coronary
artery disease
Selvakumar et al. 18(3): 239-244 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
FEA analysis of Normofunctional forces on periodontal elements in
different angulations
Shetty et al. 18(3): 245-250 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis of
maxillary sinus septa in Indians
Archana et al. 18(3): 251-254 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Effect of cotton dust on lungs among female
workers in cotton industry in northern Gujarat, India
Ekambaram et al. 18(3): 255-260 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of bioactive compounds
from Plectranthus amboinicus with glucokinase
Vidhya Rekha et al. 18(3): 261-264 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of bioactive compounds
from Cissampelos pareira with PPAR gamma
Vidhya Rekha et al. 18(3): 265-268 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of metformin analogues
with GSK-3 beta
Rajagopal et al. 18(3): 269-272 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of estrogen receptor
binding phytocomponents identified from the ethyl acetate extract of
Salicornia herbacea (L)
Rama et al. 18(3): 273-283 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Antimicrobial effects of copper nanoparticles with
green tea and neem formulation
Anna Thomas et al. 18(3): 284-288 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Effect of
Carica papaya on beta catenin and
Wnt mRNA expression in human colon cancer (HT-29) cells in vitro
Rifaath et al. 18(3): 289-292 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Data on antibiotic resistance among indoor
microbiome at Meerut, India
Rani et al. 18(3): 293-298 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Effect of Citrullus colocynth fruit extract on
pro and anti apoptotic molecules in human melanoma cell line (A375)
Jayachandran et al. 18(3): 299-303 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis and dynamics simulation
of salbutamol with the monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) enzyme
Odhar et al. 18(3): 304-309 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Insights from the p53 induced TIGAR protein 2 in the glycolytic pathway model
Alam et al. 18(3): 310-317 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
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Volume 18; Issue 2; February 2022
Research Article
Neutrino communication, intergalactic transit, and Astrobiology
Shapshak, Bioinformation 18(2): 72-75 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking and simulation analysis of the FimH protein with secondary metabolites from the Garcinia species
Badiger et al. Bioinformation 18(2): 76-81 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Known data on the therapeutic use of Azadiracta indica (neem) for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Vidhya Rekha et al. Bioinformation 18(2): 82-87 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Insights from the protein sequence and structure analysis of PgHsc70 and OsHsp70 genes
Baloji et al. Bioinformation 18(2): 88-102 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Management of polycystic ovary syndrome among Indian women using myo‐inositol and D-chiro-inositol
Vyas et al. Bioinformation 18(2): 103-110 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Intrinsically disordered regions in the rodent hepevirus proteome
Shafat et al. Bioinformation 18(2): 111-118 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Molecular docking analysis of FDA approved drugs with the glycoprotein from Junin and Machupo viruses
Malhotra et al. Bioinformation 18(2): 119-126 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
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Volume 18; Issue 1; January 2022
Research Article
Insights from the analysis of draft genome sequence of Crocus sativus L.
Ambardar et al. Bioinformation 18(1): 1-13 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Effect of Moringa oleifera leaves on hematological profile of fluorosis affected rats
Pagadala et al. Bioinformation 18(1): 14-18 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Sequence to structural analysis of ORF5 protein in Norway rat Hepatitis E Virus
Shafat et al. Bioinformation 18(1): 19-25 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Safety and physiologic effects of intranasal midazolam and nitrous oxide inhalation based sedation in children visiting Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, India
Preethy & Somasundaram, Bioinformation 18(1): 26-35 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Fast-HBR: Fast hash based duplicate read remover
Altayyar & Monim Artoli, Bioinformation 18(1): 36-40 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT,
DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Insights from the molecular docking analysis of
colistin with the PmrA protein model from Acinetobacter baumannii
Ganeshan et al. Bioinformation 18(1): 41-49 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT,
DOI, PubMed Central
Views
Views on high-fat diet linked insulin resistance
Daniel et al. Bioinformation 18(1): 50-52 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT,
DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Sub-GOFA: A tool for Sub-Gene Ontology function
analysis in clonal mosaicism using semantic (logical) similarity
Katsuda et al. Bioinformation 18(1): 53-60 60 (2022)
PDF, HTML ABSTRACT,
DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Functional validation of miRNA target genes in abiotic stress in Hippophae salicifolia
Chaudhary & Sharma, Bioinformation 18(1): 61-65 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
Research Article
Myeloperoxidase and troponin T are linked with myocardial infarction among young Indians
Jaiswal et al. Bioinformation 18(1): 66-71 (2022) PDF, HTML ABSTRACT, DOI, PubMed Central
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and offline media. It is in the interest of transparency that the "turn around time" to address and entertain any
issue raised by the "so called" board (usually latent) should be less than 14 days and clearly not 3 or 4 years. The message with such intention is clearly biased.
Please be advised that commerce is a function of time. Justice delayed is justice denied. A company capable of analyzing such huge data in a many to many map model should be all inclusive and
most transparent towards upholding the Freedom of the Press which is fundamental to any other debate in this regard. It should be noted that data from the under developed parts of the world is highly relevant
for the advancement of science. This is not possible without a broad spectrum of engagement.
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