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S. Meenakshi

Publications (4)

The Gag Reflex: A Hurdle in Dentistry– Literature Review

S. Meenakshi, Shyla Dureja, G. C. Kavitha, M. Pallavi, K. N. Raghavendra Swamy, Aishwarya Kottur & Ramith Ramu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Gagging reflex poses a hurdle in numerous dental procedures. It causes discomfort for the patient, extended procedure time for the clinician, compromised quality of treatment and along with a lot of physiological discomfort for both. The normal gag reflex is protective in nature,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i46B32937

Applications and Biological Functions of Exosomes: A Comprehensive Review

N. Kowsalya, S. Meenakshi, M. P. Gowrav, D. V. Gowda & K. Divith · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Exosomes are also known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) which is bounded by a membrane mostly seen in eukaryotic cells secreted within the endosomal compartment along with some of the selected composition of RNA, proteins, lipids and DNA. They are capable of transferring signals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i56B33951

A Comprehensive Review and Perspective of Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of COVID-19

Afrasim Moin, S. Meenakshi, Syed Mohd Danish Rizvi, Nanhi Nandini, Talib Hussain, Arshad Hussain, G. S. Meghana, M. Manohar, P. Sathishbabu & D. V. Gowda · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: An emergent COVID-19 outbreak originated in Wuhan City, in December 2019. The COVID-19 contamination has swiftly unfold from Wuhan to maximum different provinces and different 24 countries. WHO declared a public health emergency of global concern over this worldwide C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i26A31473

Aerosols in Dental Practice- A Neglected Infectious Vector

N. Raghunath, S. Meenakshi, H. S. Sreeshyla & N. Priyanka · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

An aerosol is a suspension of solid or liquid particles in air or other gaseous environment. Sources of bacterial aerosols exist within and outside the dental clinic. The generation of bacterial aerosols and splatters appears to be highest during dental procedures. The use of rot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24101