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Mechanism of natural compound obtained from plant species

Roorkee, Feb 23 (UNI) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee have discovered the antibacterial properties of a natural compound chlorogenic acid, an aromatic compound found in many plant species including coffee, a statement said here on Friday.
“A research team has gained the structural insights into the mechanism of antibacterial properties of the natural compound using state of art technique of X-ray crystallography,” it stated.
The team of scientists, led by Dr Pravindra Kumar from Department of Biotechnology, IIT Roorkee, used next-generation X-ray crystallography techniques to look deep into the bacterial metabolic pathways and unravelled the molecular basis of bacterial inhibition caused by chlorogenic acid.
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Indian Railways to operate record-breaking 9,111 trips to meet summer travel demands

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Lok Sabha Polls: BJP has not left the ground in Kashmir : Omar Abdullah

19 Apr 2024 | 4:31 PM

Srinagar, April 19 (UNI) With regard to the Lok Sabha Polls, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday said that BJP has not left the ground in Kashmir but was commanding the situation from the back.

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40 92 percent polling till 3 PM in Bihar

40 92 percent polling till 3 PM in Bihar

19 Apr 2024 | 4:29 PM

Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 40.92 percent of 76,01,629 electorate have exercised their franchise till 3 PM in four constituencies for the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Bihar.

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UP: Around 47 44 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 3 pm

UP: Around 47 44 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 3 pm

19 Apr 2024 | 4:21 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 47.44 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate have exercised their franchise till 3 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh.

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Bihar : Eco-friendly Vasundhara polling booth, centre of attraction

Bihar : Eco-friendly Vasundhara polling booth, centre of attraction

19 Apr 2024 | 4:19 PM

Patna/Gaya, Apr 19 (UNI) "Vasundhara" polling booth set up in Government Girls High school on Raman road of Gaya town has become a centre of attraction for it being eco friendly, plenty of greeneries all around, its decoration and the other facilities available at the booth.

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