P. Dasgupta

Water hardness variously influences tissue physiology of freshwater fish - Cyprinus carpio var koi: A report on glucose, oxidative stress and antioxidant biomarkers

This study examines how varying water hardness affects glucose, oxidative stress, and antioxidant biomarkers in Koi carp tissues.

A bead-based GPCR phosphorylation immunoassay for high-throughput ligand profiling and GRK inhibitor screening

This paper develops a bead-based immunoassay to quantify GPCR phosphorylation for ligand profiling and GRK inhibitor screening, demonstrating its utility with selective inhibitors.

Plasticity of the proteasome-targeting signal Fat10 enhances substrate degradation

This study shows that the structural plasticity of the Fat10 proteasome-targeting tag enhances substrate degradation by creating partially unstructured regions and reducing resistance to mechanical unfolding.

Evolution of reduced mate-harming tendency of males in Drosophila melanogaster populations selected for faster life history

This study shows that faster life history evolution in Drosophila melanogaster reduces male mate-harming ability despite increased courtship activity.

Evolution of a novel female reproductive strategy in Drosophila melanogaster populations subjected to long term protein restriction

This study shows that Drosophila melanogaster populations under long-term protein restriction evolved a reproductive strategy with increased early-life output and faster reproductive aging.

Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, a gatekeeper of mitochondrial function in glioblastoma multiforme

This study identifies MCAD as a critical enzyme for fatty acid metabolism in GBM, showing its essential role in preventing mitochondrial damage and apoptosis.

Intergenerational paternal effect of adult density in Drosophila melanogaster

This study shows that paternal exposure to adult density in Drosophila melanogaster affects offspring competitive ability and male fitness components, indicating paternal environment as a source of fitness variation.