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Aleem A, Akhtar B, Muhammad F, Qureshi AS, Rahman SU. Development of a Lateral-Flow Immunochromatographic Strip for the Detection of Oxytetracycline Residues in Biological Fluids. ACS Omega 2023; 8:36237-36244. [PMID: 37810669 PMCID: PMC10552086 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Oxytetracycline (OTC) is extensively used in veterinary medicine and for growth promotion around the globe. The indiscriminate use of OTC in food-producing animals leaves residues in animal products. The presence of these residues in animal products causes economic losses and harmful effects on consumers. Different regulatory bodies set maximum residue limits (MRLs) for different tetracyclines. To avoid harmful effects, there is a need for a simple, fast, and economical method for the screening of animal products. In this study, a fast, economical, and user-friendly lateral-flow immunochromatographic (LFIC) assay based on gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was developed to detect the presence of OTC residues in biological fluids. AuNPs provided visual results as red lines in 6-15 min. Polyclonal rabbit IgG antibodies were produced using the immunogen of OTC. These antibodies were purified by the combined ammonium sulfate-octanoic acid precipitation method. Antibodies were conjugated to AuNPs as recognition biomolecules. A LFIC strip was optimized using borate buffer spiked with different concentrations of the OTC. The visual limit of detection (LOD) in different biological samples (milk, serum, and urine) was determined using samples spiked with OTC. The LOD was found to be 15 μg/L, which is very low from the MRL (100 μg/L) set by different regulatory authorities. This LFIC strip can be used to detect OTC residues in biological fluids for point-of-care testing (POCT). These strips are easy to use, cost-effective, and portable and provide quick results without the use of laboratory instruments.
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- Abdul Aleem
- Institute
of Physiology and Pharmacology, University
of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biosciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
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- Department
of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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Ahmed S, Qureshi AS, Usman M, Rehan S, Deeba F, Ateeq MK, Younus M, Naeem MA, Umar Z, Taseer MSA. Seasonal changes in the scrotal skin histology in relation to thermoregulation and testosterone level in camel and buffalo bull. Anat Histol Embryol 2023; 52:752-761. [PMID: 37254452 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This study was conducted to compare the scrotal skin dynamics of camel and buffalo bulls regarding thermoregulation, season and testosterone. Scrotal skin and blood samples (n = 8 each) were collected during breeding (October to March) and non-breeding seasons (April to August). Tissue slides were prepared by the paraffin embedding technique followed by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and were analysed by ImageJ®. Relative humidity and temperature were recorded in different seasons to calculate the thermal humidity index (THI). Serum testosterone level was estimated through radioimmunoassay (RIA). The data were analysed by applying ANOVA, the THS test was used as a post-ANOVA interface and the correlation coefficient was also calculated among season, testosterone and skin parameters. The results showed that skin thickness, season and THI were negatively correlated with testosterone levels. In the neck, body and apex, the papillary layer was thicker in buffalo bull compared to camel bull during the breeding season; however, the reticular layer followed a reverse trend in the apex when THI was low. In the scrotal neck during the non-breeding season, hair follicle (HF) length and density were recorded high in camel bull compared to buffalo bull when THI was elevated. The density of HF followed the otherwise trend in the apex during the breeding season. The density of SG was found highest in all regions of camel bull as compared to buffalo bull and showed direct relation with THI. To conclude, this study delineates how the histo-dynamics of scrotal skin varies and accommodate itself with testosterone and THI over the different season in camel and buffalo.
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- Shakil Ahmed
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Basic Sciences (Histology), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Basic Sciences (Histology), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathobiology (Pathology), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Basic Sciences (Pharmacology), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, The University of Faisalabad-Health Sciences Wing, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Jabeen K, Rehman K, Awan FR, Aslam B, Qureshi AS. Comparative Biochemical Profiling of Aluminum Chloride and Sodium Azide Induced Neuroinflammation and Cardiometabolic Disturbance. ACS Omega 2022; 7:40432-40445. [PMID: 36385866 PMCID: PMC9647886 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Comorbidities in human beings signify the numerous risk factors that increase the incidences of neuro- and cardio-metabolic disorders. Experimental models depicting comorbidities are important to explore the molecular pathophysiology that can help suggest appropriate treatment strategies. Tissue-accumulating potential and pathological effects of aluminium chloride (AlCl3)and sodium azide (NaN3) are well recognized. Hence, in the current work, we have for the first time aimed to investigate the unexplored potential of graded dose effects of AlCl3 and NaN3 in inducing early inflammation and cardiometabolic toxicity via comparative biochemical analysis of AlCl3 and/or NaN3. Rats were allocated into seven groups (n = 6). Group 1 was normal control. Remaining groups were given graded doses of AlCl3 and/or NaN3, as LD-AlCl3 (AlCl3 40 mg), MD-AlCl3 (AlCl3 45 mg), and HD-AlCl3 (AlCl3 50 mg) representing low dose, medium dose, and high dose of AlCl3, respectively, and the remaining as LD-NaN3 (NaN3 13 mg), MD-NaN3 (NaN3 15 mg), and HD-NaN3 (NaN3 17 mg) representing low dose, medium dose, and high dose of NaN3, respectively. Serum levels of glucose, insulin, lipid profile, inflammatory mediators like IL-6 and oxidative stress marker, and malondialdehyde (MDA) were analyzed. Likewise, subacute toxicity parameters were analyzed. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and histopathology (H&E/Masson's trichrome staining) of brain, heart, and pancreatic tissues were done. ECG pattern of all groups was observed. HD-AlCl3 was associated with elevated levels of inflammatory biomarkers, MDA, and glycemic and lipid profiles, whereas it decreased the insulin levels. HD-NaN3 also showed the similar effects of aggravated inflammatory biomarkers, impaired glycemic and lipid profiles, but depicted the maximum mortality rate as compared to HD-AlCl3. IHC showed prominent amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangle formation with MD-AlCl3 and HD-AlCl3 as compared to NaN3-treated groups. Likewise, in brain tissues, vacuolation of white matter, vascular congestion, and hemorrhage were seen in HD-AlCl3 treated group, while HD-NaN3 induced death in animals. AlCl3 exposure resulted in an inverted QRS complex, while exposure to NaN3 showed ST depression but with increased mortality. AlCl3 has better controlled results as compared to NaN3 for induction of comorbid experimental animal model depicting early neuroinflammation and cardiometabolic disruption. These determined efforts facilitate the researchers for the development of clinically effective treatment strategies using such experimental models.
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- Komal Jabeen
- Institute
of Physiology and Pharmacology, University
of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
- Department
of Pharmacy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- National
Institute for Biotechnology and Genetics Engineering, Faisalabad 3800, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Physiology and Pharmacology, University
of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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Salman A, Qureshi AS, Umar Z, Riaz M, Usman M, Zulfiqar S, Ali U, Saeed H. Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on anatomy education of medical and dental students of Pakistan; a reality check. Surg Radiol Anat 2022; 44:1495-1500. [PMID: 36260136 PMCID: PMC9580425 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-022-03034-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Purpose Virtual anatomy education was the only way that supported the learning process of the students during the forced lockdown time of COVID-19 pandemic. The intention of the current study was to apprehend the expected challenges experienced by the medical and dental students during their cyber anatomy classes. Methods This study was carried on 300 1st and 2nd year medical and dental students who joined their respective college in January 2020, and consented to participate in the study. A multiple choice questionnaire regarding their stance about these online classes was formed and student’s feedback was taken. Results Most (80%) of the students longed for their traditional anatomy learning i.e., dissection courses, didactic lectures, interaction and motivation from their mentors and peer. The students blamed the learning without live dissections, models and microscopic slides for their lack of confidence. More than 80% students blamed inappropriate gadgets, absence of high-band internet connections, as possible barriers in their digital learning. Lack of self-motivation was considered by 66% students. Conclusions This situation of anatomy education while lockdown was not intentional and should not be taken as the silver bullet solution for a subject like anatomy. Although students had to face a lot of challenges but this shift to online mode went swiftly at the time of health crisis. This digital learning may extend for an indefinite period, the students’ feedback will be helpful in bringing appropriate and timely modifications in digital anatomy education.
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- Amber Salman
- Department of Anatomy, The University of Faisalabad-Health Sciences Wings, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, The University of Faisalabad-Health Sciences Wings, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Anatomy, The University of Faisalabad-Health Sciences Wings, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Narrowal, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, The University of Faisalabad-Health Sciences Wings, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, The University of Faisalabad-Health Sciences Wings, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Ashraf A, Saleemi MK, Mohsin M, Gul ST, Zubair M, Muhammad F, Bhatti SA, Hameed MR, Imran M, Irshad H, Zaheer I, Ahmed I, Raza A, Qureshi AS, Khan A. Pathological effects of graded doses of aflatoxin B1 on the development of the testes in juvenile white leghorn males. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:53158-53167. [PMID: 35278182 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19324-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Current experiment was planned to investigate the deleterious effects of the graded doses of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on white leghorn male birds. For this purpose, one-hundred birds of 8 weeks of age were divided into 4 equal groups and reared on feed contaminated with different doses of AFB1 for 10 weeks. Group A was kept as a control group and was fed with normal toxin-free diet; groups B, C, and D were offered feed containing 100 ppb, 200 ppb, and 400 ppb of AFB1, respectively. The birds were euthanized at the 4th and 10th week of the experiment. Clinical signs, behavioral changes, absolute and relative organ weight of the testes, and sperm motility were measured. Cellular immune response was observed through carbon clearance assay (CCA), P-HAP, and antibody response against sheep red blood cells (SRBC). Results showed a dose-dependent decline in the immune response of birds with the increase in the level of AFB1 in the feed. A significant decrease in the serum levels of testosterone, prolactin, and LH were observed at the end of the study. Grossly, testicular size and volume were reduced in ABF1 fed birds, while histological examination showed moderate to severe necrosis of testicular parenchyma, with partial to complete arrest of spermatogenesis. Very few spermatozoa were found in group C, while they were almost absent in group D which was offered a diet containing 400 ppb AFB1. The motility of sperms was reduced in all treated groups except control. The abovementioned results showed that AFB1 had severe toxic effects on the reproductive and immunological parameters of WLH male birds in a dose-dependent manner.
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- Anas Ashraf
- Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Animal Health Program, National Agriculture Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Jhang, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Shandong Vocational Animal Science and Veterinary College, Weifang, 261061, China
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Rasoul AA, Khudhur ZO, Hamad MS, Ismaeal YS, Smail SW, Rasul MF, Mohammad KA, Bapir AA, Omar SA, Qadir MK, Rajab MF, Salihi A, Kaleem M, Rizwan MA, Qureshi AS, Iqbal ZM, Qudratullah. The role of oxidative stress and haematological parameters in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in Kurdish population. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2021; 56:103228. [PMID: 34492630 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2021.103228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS), as a neurodegenerative disorder, exhibits inflammation and oxidative stress hallmarks. OBJECTIVE The research aims to know any disturbances in haematological parameters and antioxidant system of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients in the Kurdish population. METHODS A case-control research meeting following the McDonald criterion was conducted on 100 RRMS patients and 100 controls. RESULTS Lipid peroxidation products of malondialdehyde (MDA), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and total leucocyte counts (TLCs) were increased significantly, but copper (Cu+2) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were decreased significantly while nitric oxide metabolites (NOx) and lymphocyte were not changed significantly if compared with that of controls. CONCLUSION Findings from our study revealed that some defects were detected in haematological profiles in the Kurdish population and disturbance of immunological parameters. In addition, the utilization of Cu+2 supplement as an effective modality for RRMS patients may be beneficial.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, Faculty of Science, Tishk International University - Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq; Department of Biology, College of Science, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, Faculty of Science, Tishk International University - Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- General Directorate for Scientific Research Center, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Ministry of Health, Kurdistan Regional Government, Erbil, Iraq
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Erbil Technical Health College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Iraq
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Livestock Management, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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Deeba F, Qureshi AS, Kamran M, Farooq A, Faisal N, Muzaffar H, Usman M. Short term therapeutic efficacy of camel milk Vis-À-Vis buffalo milk in Alloxan® induced diabetic rabbits. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2020; 19:915-923. [PMID: 33553016 PMCID: PMC7843903 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-020-00580-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE This is the first comparative report that demonstrates the comparison of the anti-hyperglycemic activity of camel milk, buffalo milk and synthetic drugs in induced diabetic rabbits. METHOD Five groups (n = 8) of rabbits containing placebo (G1) and hyperglycemic groups (Alloxan® administered intravenously) including control diabetic (G2), camel milk treated @40 ml/kg (G3), buffalo milk treated @40 ml/kg (G4) and glibenclamide (Glicon®) @10 mg/kg (G5) orally for 60 days. Collection of blood was done for hematology and biochemical analysis. Renal and hepatic tissue sections were processed by routine paraffin technique for diabetes-induced histopathological changes and anti-diabetic activity of camel and buffalo milk. RESULTS Diabetes deleteriously (P ≤ 0.05) affects all studied parameters. A significant (P ≤ 0.05) recovery was seen in diabetogenic hematological (RBC, MCV, Hb, MCH) and serological parameters (AST, ALT, creatinine, BUN, TPs, and TOS) with camel milk treatment. Camel milk and glibenclamide decreased blood glucose level more significantly (P < 0.01) than the buffalo milk but more significant renal recovery was seen by renal function. Microscopic observations demonstrated that camel milk and glibenclamide recovered the altered histology of the liver and kidneys towards normal. CONCLUSION The results indicate that camel milk has a potential therapeutic effect in the treatment of hyperglycemia and plays a significant role in its management as well as reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications as compared to buffalo milk.
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- Farrah Deeba
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmacy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Adouani I, Qureshi AS, Hang TJ. Preparation, evaluation and pharmacokinetics of diosmin herbosome in beagle dogs. Pak J Pharm Sci 2020; 33:33-40. [PMID: 32122828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Diosmin is one of the most widely used phlebotonic drugs, but its poor bioavailability has restricted its usage. The aim of this study was to formulate a complex Diosmin with phospholipids (75% in PC, in 1:2 molar ratios) and to evaluate for solubility, drug content, X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and in vitro dissolution study. Further to test the bioavailability of both the complex and Alvenor⌖ in beagle dogs and compare pharmacokinetic parameters. Diosmin herbosome was found to be more soluble than both pure diosmin and Alvenor⌖. The complex contained 71.94% drug content. DSC thermograms and XRD also proved the claim of the complexation. The dissolution profile of diosmin herbosome and Alvenor⌖ in water-ethanol medium showed an increase of the dissolution for diosmin herbosome. Comparison of plasma concentration and main pharmacokinetic parameters of diosmin herbosome treated and Alvenor⌖ treated dogs showed a higher Cmax for the complex with longer elimination half-life. The complexation of diosmin with phospholipids can be potentially used in enhancing the absorption and solubility, consequently increasing the bioavailability of the drug.
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- Imene Adouani
- Department of Pharmacy, Ferhat Abbas University Setif-1, Setif, Algeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, PR China
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Shaukat A, Rehman TU, Shaukat R, Rajput SA, Shaukat S, Naeem MA, Hassan M, Fatima T, Ahmad F, Saleem MU, Arooj F, Mehfooz A, Qureshi AS. Effects of Nutrient Flushing on Production and Reproductive Performance of Teddy Goats (Capra hircus). PAK J ZOOL 2020. [DOI: 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190330090301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Anjum FR, Rahman SU, Aslam MA, Qureshi AS. Comprehensive network map of transcriptional activation of chicken type I IFNs and IFN-stimulated genes. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis 2019; 68:101407. [PMID: 31877494 DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2019.101407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Chicken type I interferons (type I IFNs) are key antiviral players of the chicken immune system and mediate the first line of defense against viral pathogens infecting the avian species. Recognition of viral pathogens by specific pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) induce chicken type I IFNs expression followed by their subsequent interaction to IFN receptors and induction of a variety of IFN stimulated antiviral proteins. These antiviral effectors establish the antiviral state in neighboring cells and thus protect the host from infection. Three subtypes of chicken type I IFNs; chIFN-α, chIFN-β, and a recently discovered chIFN-κ have been identified and characterized in chicken. Chicken type I IFNs are activated by various host cell pathways and constitute a major antiviral innate defense in chicken. This review will help to understand the chicken type 1 IFNs, host cellular pathways that are involved in activation of chicken type I IFNs and IFN stimulated antiviral effectors along with the gaps in knowledge which will be important for future investigation. These findings will help us to comprehend the role of chicken type I IFNs and to develop different strategies for controlling viral infection in poultry.
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Shaukat A, Medmood K, Shaukat I, Rehman TU, Naeem MA, Mehfooz A, Saleem MI, Sindhu ZUD, Rajput SA, Hassan M, Umar S, Jamil MA, Abbas RZ, Qureshi AS. Prevalence, Haematological Alterations and Chemotherapy of Bovine Anaplasmosis in Sahiwal and Crossbred Cattle of District Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. PAK J ZOOL 2019. [DOI: 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2023.2032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Khalid S, Afzal N, Khan JA, Hussain Z, Qureshi AS, Anwar H, Jamil Y. Antioxidant resveratrol protects against copper oxide nanoparticle toxicity in vivo. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2018; 391:1053-1062. [PMID: 29936585 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-018-1526-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The upsurge in copper oxide nanoparticle (CuONP) applications in various fields triggers hazardous effects on health. Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in plants of stilbene class, has been reported to decrease oxidative stress. The current study investigated the protective effect of resveratrol (RVT) against CuONP-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in male Wistar rats. CuONPs were prepared by precipitation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Average crystallite size, lattice parameters (a, b, and c), volume of unit cell, and X-ray density were found to be 33 nm, (a = 4.691 Å, b = 3.409 Å, and c = 5.034 Å), 79.4 Å3, and 6.506 g/cm3, respectively, from XRD pattern. SEM showed uniform morphology of synthesized nanoparticles. Severe hepatic and renal injury was found in CuONP (300 mg/kg/day intragastrically (i.g.)) group after 7 days as shown by significantly increased serum levels of ALT, AST, creatinine, urea, and total oxidant status along with histopathological alterations. Resveratrol (60 mg/kg) treatment prevented the toxic effects induced by CuONPs. In conclusion, our data showed protective activity of resveratrol against toxic effects of copper oxide nanoparticles presumably through its antioxidant properties. Graphical abstract ᅟ.
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- Sana Khalid
- Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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Usman M, Qureshi AS, Rehan S, Sarfraz A, Hayat K. Histomorphometric evaluation of dromedarian (Camelus dromedarius) heart. J CAMEL PRACT RES 2018. [DOI: 10.5958/2277-8934.2018.00030.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Umar S, Ahmad M, Ahmad I, Zubair M, Umar Z, Qureshi AS, Manzoor A, Murtaza A, Shaukat A. Correlation of biochemical constituents of seminal plasma with semen quality in Teddy goat (Capra hircus) bucks. Andrologia 2017; 50. [PMID: 29230840 DOI: 10.1111/and.12940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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This study was planned to determine the relationship between semen quality parameters and the levels of biochemical constituents of seminal plasma of Teddy (Capra hircus) buck semen. For this purpose, semen ejaculates were collected from five mature healthy Teddy bucks. All the experimental bucks were kept under natural environmental conditions. Semen was collected twice in a week for the duration of 6 weeks by Artificial Vagina (AV) in the breeding season (February-April). Two successive ejaculates of single buck were pooled at time of collection, and a total of 60 semen samples were processed for semen analysis. Sperm per cent motility, sperm concentration, dead sperm percentage, morphological abnormal spermatozoa, plasma membrane integrity were correlated with biochemical constituents of seminal plasma. The mean per cent motility (89.18% ± 0.37%), sperm concentration (1.86 ± 0.04 × 109 /ml), dead sperm percentage (8.08% ± 0.29%), morphological abnormal spermatozoa (6.05% ± 0.29%) and plasma membrane integrity (88.22% ± 0.34%) were recorded. The seminal plasma contained Na+ (144.12 ± 1.59 mEq/L), K+ (27.38 ± 0.49 mEq/L), Cl- (65.73 ± 0.45 mEq/L), Ca++ (9.34 ± 0.22 mg/dl), P (19.32 ± 0.97 mg/dl), aspartate aminotransferase (AST; 26.48 ± 1.30 IU/L), alanine aminotransferase (ALT; 168.47 ± 5.18 IU/L), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH; 215.98 ± 6.06 IU/L), albumin (1.90 ± 0.10 g/dl), globulins (2.08 ± 0.11 g/dl) and total protein (3.98 ± 0.20 g/dl). The collected data were analysed by applying Pearson's correlation coefficients. Dead sperm percentage had negative correlation with sodium (r = -.278, p < .05), albumin (r = -.294, p < .05), globulin (r = -.266, p < .05) and total protein (r = -.295, p < .05). Phosphorus was negatively associated with sperm concentration (r = -.262, p < .05). AST was negatively correlated with plasma membrane integrity (r = -.292, p < .05). It was concluded that most of the semen quality parameters of Teddy bucks were positively correlated with biochemical constituents, but opposite trends were found in case of dead sperm percentage. The seminal biochemical constituents dynamically interact with each other.
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- S Umar
- Department of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- UCV&AS, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of CMS, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of CMS, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Raoufi Rad N, McRobb LS, Zhao Z, Lee VS, Patel NJ, Qureshi AS, Grace M, McHattan JJ, Amal Raj JV, Duong H, Kashba SR, Stoodley MA. Phosphatidylserine Translocation after Radiosurgery in an Animal Model of Arteriovenous Malformation. Radiat Res 2017; 187:701-707. [PMID: 28414573 DOI: 10.1667/rr14646.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Phosphatidylserine (PS) is asymmetrically distributed across the plasma membrane, located predominantly on the inner leaflet in healthy cells. Translocation of PS to the outer leaflet makes it available as a target for biological therapies. We examined PS translocation after radiosurgery in an animal model of brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM). An arteriovenous fistula was created by end-to-side anastomosis of the left external jugular vein to the common carotid artery in 6-week-old, male Sprague Dawley rats. Six weeks after AVM creation, 15 rats underwent Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery receiving a single 15 Gy dose to the margin of the fistula; 15 rats received sham treatment. Externalization of PS was examined by intravenous injection of a PS-specific near-infrared probe, PSVue-794, and in vivo fluorescence optical imaging at 1, 7, 21, 42, 63 and 84 days postirradiation. Fluorescent signaling indicative of PS translocation to the luminal cell surface accumulated in the AVM region, in both irradiated and nonirradiated animals, at all time points. Fluorescence was localized specifically to the AVM region and was not present in any other anatomical sites. Translocated PS increased over time in irradiated rats (P < 0.001) but not in sham-irradiated rats and this difference reached statistical significance at day 84 (P < 0.05). In summary, vessels within the mature rat AVM demonstrate elevated PS externalization compared to normal vessels. A single dose of ionizing radiation can increase PS externalization in a time-dependent manner. Strict localization of PS externalization within the AVM region suggests that stereotactic radiosurgery can serve as an effective priming agent and PS may be a suitable candidate for vascular-targeting approaches to AVM treatment.
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- Newsha Raoufi Rad
- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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- b Genesis Cancer Care, Macquarie University Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia.,d Department of Neurosurgery, Misurata Cancer Institute, Misurata University, Misurata, Libya
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- a Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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Tahir MW, Saleemi MK, Khan A, Yousaf M, Butt SL, Siriwong W, Muhammad F, Bhatti SA, Qureshi AS. Hematobiochemical effects of cadmium intoxication in male Japanese quail ( Coturnix japonica) and its amelioration with silymarin and milk thistle. TOXIN REV 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2017.1287088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan,
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- Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan,
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- Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan,
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand,
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan,
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, and
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Rehman S, Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Qureshi AS, Akbar Z. Effects of Natural Environmental Conditions on the Ovarian Histometric Dynamics of Five Striped Squirrels (Funambulus pennanti). INT J MORPHOL 2016. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022016000100037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Rhodes KM, Qureshi AS, Foulkes H. The use of general practitioner elderly beds in community hospitals. Age Ageing 1998; 27:753. [PMID: 10408671 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/27.6.753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Haroon TS, Qureshi AS, Alvi KH, Khan HZ, Lakhani S, Sherali A. A study of skin disease in Chitral. J PAK MED ASSOC 1987; 37:247-50. [PMID: 3121877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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