Vijay Mali’s scientific contributions

The cytotoxicity studies of the nutraceutical products, especially the lactobacillus (LAB) formulation are gaining importance due to its industrial application. To support the claim MTT test was performed on three different strains of Lactobacillus i.e. Lp-Lactobacillus plantarum; Lr-Lactobacillus rhamnosus and La-Lactobacillus acidophilus. The viability study conducted by MTT assay on HCT 115 cell lines shows a decrease in percentage cell viability, an approximately around 40% in case of the Lp for its highest dose of 50 µg/ml and further, showing the strongest anti-proliferative activity as compared to control group. SHORT COMMUNICATION The pharmacology research, for the evaluation of the toxicity, is become vital in regards to the neutraceuticals products development 1-7. The cytotoxicity studies of the nutraceutical products, especially the lactobacillus (LAB) formulation is gaining importance due to its industrial application 11-12. The interaction of the probiotics cells with the living host cells may rarely precipitate toxicity 13-18. The interaction of the LAB in pathophysiological conditions such as cancer is gaining importance as an alternative source of functional food 14-16. To support the claim MTT test was performed on three different strains of Lactobacillus i.e. Lp-Lactobacillus plantarum; Lr-Lactobacillus rhamnosus and La-Lactobacillus acidophilus. The culture of Lp and La were discovered by our team from sheep milk and whole genome

Worm infestation issue is a common health condition observed mostly in Asian countries. The prevalence of worms in children is higher due to the habit of playing in mud or outdoors which is not found in the case of an infant. Very rarely worm infestation is observed in infants. There is a need for an investigation to be carried out for live worms in the stool. Sometimes the change in the diet of the infant, irregular bowel movements, and worm-like things in stool makes an alarming situation. We report the original case of a 6-month-old infant camouflaging for worm infestation due to the presence of the thread-like parasite in stool. The routine stool and chemical analysis of black thread thing from stool revealed solid diet fibers of banana and not any parasitic infection.