Smit Kour

ORCID: 0000-0003-2355-2169
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Research Areas
  • Synthesis and biological activity
  • NF-κB Signaling Pathways
  • Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
  • Cell death mechanisms and regulation
  • Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease
  • Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies
  • Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways
  • Protein Degradation and Inhibitors
  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
  • Synthesis and Biological Evaluation
  • Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms
  • Synthesis and bioactivity of alkaloids
  • Agriculture and Farm Safety
  • Multicomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles
  • Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
  • Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
  • Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
  • Magnetic and Electromagnetic Effects
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
  • Melanoma and MAPK Pathways
  • Quinazolinone synthesis and applications
  • Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Identification and Quantification in Food

University of Nebraska Medical Center
2017-2022

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu
2020

Nebraska Medical Center
2017-2020

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine
2013-2016

Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research
2013-2014

University of Jammu
2013

Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology
1984

In this manuscript, for the first time, we report synthesis of a PROTAC that selectively degrades cyclin dependent kinase 9 (CDK9).

10.1039/c7cc03879h article EN Chemical Communications 2017-01-01

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the leading causes related deaths in United States. Currently, there are limited therapeutic options for patients suffering from CRC, none which focus on cell signaling mechanisms controlled by popular kinase family, cyclin dependent kinases (CDKs). Here we evaluate a Pfizer developed compound, CP668863, that inhibits cyclin-dependent 5 (CDK5) neurodegenerative disorders. CDK5 has been implicated number cancers, most recently as an oncogene colorectal...

10.18632/oncotarget.23749 article EN Oncotarget 2017-12-28

Developing small molecules that indirectly regulate Mcl-1 function has attracted a lot of attention in recent years. Here, we report the discovery an aminopyrazole, 2-([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)-<i>N</i>-(5-cyclobutyl-1<i>H</i>-pyrazol-3-yl)acetamide (analog 24), which selectively inhibited cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 5 over CDK2 cancer cell lines. We also show analog 24 reduced levels concentration-dependent manner Using panel doxycycline inducible lines, CDK5 inhibitor modulates while CDK4/6...

10.1124/mol.119.116855 article EN cc-by-nc Molecular Pharmacology 2019-08-29

The unfolded protein response (UPR) is an adaptation mechanism activated to resolve transient accumulation of unfolded/misfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum. Failure such results UPR-mediated programmed cell death. Loss tumor suppressor gene or oncogene addiction cancer cells can result sustained higher basal UPR levels; however, it not clear if these levels be exploited as a therapeutic strategy. We hypothesized that covalent modification surface-exposed cysteine (SEC) residues...

10.1016/j.jbc.2022.101890 article EN cc-by Journal of Biological Chemistry 2022-04-01

Significance Pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease with limited therapeutic options. High expression of the kinase MAP3K1 associated poor survival among pancreatic patients. activates IKKβ, and our studies show that higher levels activated IKKβ are found in patient-derived tumors as opposed to surrounding normal tissue. We also inhibition by drug-like compound 39-100 results reduced IKKβ. This leads tumor growth metastasis models. Therefore, drug candidates like 39-100, activation...

10.1073/pnas.2115071119 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 2022-04-27

The release of an active drug from the prodrug generates a pro-fragment that typically has no biological activity and could result in adverse effects. By combining two drugs, wherein each acts as other will eliminate prodrug. As they are prodrugs symbiotic, we termed these symbiotic (SymProDs). To test this idea, generated SymProDs using NFκB inhibitors contain reactive α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone moiety CDK with solvent exposed secondary nitrogen atoms. We show amine containing undergo slow...

10.1111/cbdd.13684 article EN Chemical Biology & Drug Design 2020-04-01

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α-induced nuclear translocation of the NF-κB subunit RELA has been implicated in several pathological conditions. Here we report discovery a spirocyclic dimer (SpiD7) that covalently modifies to inhibit TNFα-induced translocation. This is previously unexplored strategy activation.

10.1039/d1cb00183c article EN cc-by-nc RSC Chemical Biology 2021-10-28

Anterior crowding/ spacing are one of the major problems that inspire patients to undergo orthodontic treatment. Several factors associated with anterior includes arch width and length, mesio-distal tooth diameter proportions. The aim present study was evaluate relationship maxillary mandibular base lengths amount dental in complete class II malocclusions.A retrospective done 152 who were divided into four groups according severity pre-treatment crowding/spacing arch. Measurements performed...

10.4317/jced.55422 article EN Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry 2019-01-01

The present study was aimed to understand the prevalence of heifer mastitis and its associated risk factors in Jammu region.A total 250 pregnant heifers (1000 quarters) were screened, lacteal secretions collected from 915 quarters individually, order estimate by culturing.The estimated based on results microorganism culture.The overall 90.80% cultural examination whereas only 30% animals produced clinical signs.The higher organized management system prime with season calving, prepartum...

10.22438/jeb/41/4/mrn-1270 article EN Journal of Environmental Biology 2020-07-07
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