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J. Akhter

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Microbiology· 3 Cancer Biology· 1 Scientific Communication & Education· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 4 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1 Research Focus:cancer & tumor microenvironment· 1 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:chromatin & epigenetic regulation· 1 Organism:human· 1

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D. L. Morris· 3 shared K. Pillai· 3 shared S. Valle· 3 shared A. H. Mekkawy· 2 shared S. Badar· 2 shared V. Kepenekian· 2 shared A. De· 1 shared A. Manikandan· 1 shared

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2020-2022 · peak 2/yr

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10 top collaborators · 23 mutual co-author links

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D. L. Morris

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5 papers

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Acinetobacter baumannii represses type VI secretion system through an Mn2+-dependent sRNA-mediated regulation

S. Bhowmik, A. Pathak, K. Devnath, A. Sett, S. Pandey, N. Jyoti, T. Bhando, J. Akhter, S. Chugh, R. Singh, T. K. Sharma, R. Pathania

This study identifies an Mn2+-dependent small RNA-mediated regulation of T6SS in A. baumannii, revealing how Mn2+ influences sRNA binding to repress T6SS.

bioRxiv · Jul 30, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

Effect of nebulised BromAc(R) on rheology of artificial sputum: relevance to muco-obstructive respiratory diseases including COVID-19

K. Pillai, A. H. Mekkawy, S. Valle, J. Akhter, D. L. Morris

This study tests the efficacy of nebulised BromAc(R) on reducing the viscosity of artificial sputum models, showing greater rheological effects than individual components.

bioRxiv · Dec 28, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

Bromelain and Acetylcysteine (BromAc) alone and in combination with Gemcitabine inhibits subcutaneous deposits of pancreatic cancer after intraperitoneal injection

A. H. Mekkawy, K. Pillai, S. Badar, J. Akhter, V. Kepenekian, K. Ke, S. Valle, D. L. Morris

This study evaluates BromAc alone and in combination with Gemcitabine in a pancreatic cancer mouse model, finding reduced tumor volume, weight, and Ki67 expression compared to 5-FU.

bioRxiv · May 5, 2021 · PreprintCancer Biology

The combination of Bromelain and Acetylcysteine (BromAc) synergistically inactivates SARS-CoV-2

J. Akhter, G. Queromes, K. Pillai, V. Kepenekian, S. Badar, A. Mekkawy, E. Frobert, S. Valle, D. L. Morris

This paper investigates the synergistic effect of Bromelain and Acetylcysteine (BromAc) on SARS-CoV-2, showing it fragments Spike and Envelope proteins and inactivates the virus in vitro.

bioRxiv · Sep 7, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology

Dynamics of the COVID -19 Related Publications

B. Sarkar, A. Munshi, B. Ghosh, T. Ganesh, A. Manikandan, S. S. Biswal, T. Sahid, R. B, S. Sengupta, S. Roychaowdhary, J. Bhattacharya, M. Gazi, A. De, K. George, T. Ghosh, , B. K. Mohanti

This paper analyzes the dynamics of COVID-19 related publications across PubMed, Elsevier, and ResearchGate, finding rapid growth in publication rates and geographic author distribution.

bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2020 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education