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Kannikanti D, Charlwood F, Clarke M, Colaco R, Pan S, Saunders D, Sitch P, Thorp N, Whitfield G, Rasool M. PO-1161 Protons in posterior fossa ependymoma- a dosimetric comparison with photons. Radiother Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(22)03125-5] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Hameed M, Rasul A, Latif S, Rasool M, Abbas G, Siddique MI, Waqas MK, Khan IU, Yousaf AM, Shah PA. Fabrication of moxifloxacin HCl-loaded biodegradable chitosan nanoparticles for potential antibacterial and accelerated cutaneous wound healing efficacy. J Microencapsul 2021; 39:37-48. [PMID: 34919007 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2021.2019332] [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] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIM This work aims to formulate topical hybrid gel containing chitosan-coated moxifloxacin (MXF) HCl nanoparticles (NPs) with enhanced antibacterial and healing activity. METHODS MXF HCl NPs prepared by the ionic gelation method were loaded onto a hybrid chitosan carbomer gel. Size analysis of the prepared NPs was performed using SEM and Zeta-sizer. Further characterisation was done using Fourier transforms infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Prepared gel was evaluated for its in vitro drug release, biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, and stability studies under storage conditions. In-vivo wound healing was measured by observing percentage reduction in wound. RESULTS NPs have 359 ± 79 nm mean particle size, 31.01 mV zeta potential with 0.008 polydispersity index (PD1), 63.5% drug entrapment and 83 ± 3.5% drug release at pH 5.5. Hybrid chitosan carbomer gel showed good biocompatibility, antibacterial, in-vivo wound healing properties and stable properties. CONCLUSIONS NP-loaded hybrid gel can be an effective treatment for acute and challenged topical wounds.
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- Misbah Hameed
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.,Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Institute of Pharmacy, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Institute of Pharmacy, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, College of Allied Health Professionals, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Aslam B, Khurshid M, Arshad MI, Muzammil S, Rasool M, Yasmeen N, Shah T, Chaudhry TH, Rasool MH, Shahid A, Xueshan X, Baloch Z. Antibiotic Resistance: One Health One World Outlook. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:771510. [PMID: 34900756 PMCID: PMC8656695 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.771510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a growing public health concern worldwide, and it is now regarded as a critical One Health issue. One Health’s interconnected domains contribute to the emergence, evolution, and spread of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms on a local and global scale, which is a significant risk factor for global health. The persistence and spread of resistant microbial species, and the association of determinants at the human-animal-environment interface can alter microbial genomes, resulting in resistant superbugs in various niches. ABR is motivated by a well-established link between three domains: human, animal, and environmental health. As a result, addressing ABR through the One Health approach makes sense. Several countries have implemented national action plans based on the One Health approach to combat antibiotic-resistant microbes, following the Tripartite’s Commitment Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)-World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The ABR has been identified as a global health concern, and efforts are being made to mitigate this global health threat. To summarize, global interdisciplinary and unified approaches based on One Health principles are required to limit the ABR dissemination cycle, raise awareness and education about antibiotic use, and promote policy, advocacy, and antimicrobial stewardship.
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- Bilal Aslam
- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Life Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.,Public Health Laboratories Division, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Life Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Life Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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Farooq U, Rasul A, Zafarullah M, Abbas G, Rasool M, Ali F, Ahmed S, Javaid Z, Abid Z, Riaz H, Mahmood Arshad RK, Maryam S, Amna N, Asif K. Nanoemulsions as novel nanocarrieres for drug delivery across the skin: In-vitro, in-vivo evaluation of miconazole nanoemulsions for treatment of Candidiasis albicans. Des Monomers Polym 2021; 24:240-258. [PMID: 34434070 PMCID: PMC8382019 DOI: 10.1080/15685551.2021.1965724] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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In the current research, attempt is made to fabricate a nanoemulsion (NE) containing an antifungal agent. The prepared formulation has been expected to enhance skin penetration. It is also studied for in vitro drug release and toxicity assessment. Spontaneous titration method was used for preparation of NE. Prepared NE were characterized for their charge, size, morphology, rheological behaviour, drug release profile, skin permeability. The drug permeation and skin irritation were investigated. The in vitro antifungal activity was inspected using the well agar diffusion method. Miconazole NE showed good penetration in the skin as compared to marketed products. SEM showed semispherical shapes of the droplets. Zeta potential and zeta sizer showed that size was in nano ranges having positive charge.
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- Umar Farooq
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.,Department of Pharmacy, Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Beaumont Hospital Dearborn, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Centre for Synthetic Biology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Islam College of Pharmacy, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan
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Aslam B, Arshad MI, Aslam MA, Muzammil S, Siddique AB, Yasmeen N, Khurshid M, Rasool M, Ahmad M, Rasool MH, Fahim M, Hussain R, Xia X, Baloch Z. Bacteriophage Proteome: Insights and Potentials of an Alternate to Antibiotics. Infect Dis Ther 2021; 10:1171-1193. [PMID: 34170506 PMCID: PMC8322358 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-021-00446-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Introduction The mounting incidence of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains and the dearth of novel antibiotics demand alternate therapies to manage the infections caused by resistant superbugs. Bacteriophages and phage=derived proteins are considered as potential alternates to treat such infections, and have several applications in health care systems. The aim of this review is to explore the hidden potential of bacteriophage proteins which may be a practical alternative approach to manage the threat of antibiotic resistance. Results Clinical trials are in progress for the use of phage therapy as a tool for routine medical use; however, the existing regulations may hamper their development of routine antimicrobial agents. The advancement of molecular techniques and the advent of sequencing have opened new potentials for the design of engineered bacteriophages as well as recombinant bacteriophage proteins. The phage enzymes and proteins encoded by the lysis cassette genes, especially endolysins, holins, and spanins, have shown plausible potentials as therapeutic candidates. Conclusion This review offers an integrated viewpoint that aims to decipher the insights and abilities of bacteriophages and their derived proteins as potential alternatives to antibiotics.
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- Bilal Aslam
- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P.R. China
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, P.R. China.
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, P.R. China.
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Ur Rehman M, Rasul A, Khan MI, Rasool M, Abbas G, Masood F, Nazir I, Iqbal M, Islam N, Hameed M, Shah PA. Oral bioavailability studies of niosomal formulations of Cyclosporine A in albino rabbits. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:313-319. [PMID: 34275856] [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: 06/13/2023]
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Cyclosporine A (CsA) is an immunosuppressant agent. Two niosomal formulations of CsA, FTS and FSB were formulated. Both formulations were studied in terms of size, polydispersity index (PDI), morphology and entrapment efficacy etc. Niosomal formulations FTS and FSB and plain aqueous dispersion were given to three assemblies of Albino rabbits (n=8 per group). CsA levels in plasma were determined at appropriate time intervals and pharmacokinetic parameters were evaluated. The percentage entrapment efficiencies of FTS and FSB were found to be 77.29 and 89.31% for respectively. Transmission electron microscopy results indicated spherical nature of niosomes. In vivo studies demonstrated that the value of Cmax for the FSB formulation was 1968.419 ng/ml and it was 1498.951 ng/ml and 1073.87 ng/ml for FTS and aqueous dispersion of CsA (control) respectively. It was found that both niosomal formulation FTS & FSB presented significantly high (p<0.05) Cmax, AUC0-t, MRT 0-inf and half-life (t1/2) as associated to plain drug dispersion. However niosomal formulation FSB exhibited better in-vivo performance as compared to FTS. It was established that CsA can be successfully entrapped in niosomes. So niosomes are promising vehicle for CsA oral delivery.
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- Mujeeb Ur Rehman
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Allied Health Professionals, Faculty of Medical & Allied Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Accident & Emergency, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Zafar S, Rasul A, Iqbal MS, Rasool M, Ahmed B, Qadir MI. REVIEW: Nanobiotechnology: Cradle for revolution in drug carrier systems. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:185-196. [PMID: 34248019] [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: 06/13/2023]
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The role of nanobiotechnology in the treatment of diseases is limitless. In this review we tried to focus main aspects of nanotechnology in drug carrier systems for treatment and diagnosis of various diseases such as cancer, pulmonary diseases, infectious diseases, vaccine development, diabetes mellitus and the role of nanotechnology on our economy and its positive social impacts on our community. We discussed here about the different "Biotechnano Strategies" to develop new avenues and ultimately improve the treatment of multiple diseases.
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- Saba Zafar
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Allied Health Professionals, Faculty of Medical & Allied Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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Aslam B, Rasool M, Idris A, Muzammil S, Alvi RF, Khurshid M, Rasool MH, Zhang D, Ma Z, Baloch Z. CRISPR-Cas system: a potential alternative tool to cope antibiotic resistance. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2020; 9:131. [PMID: 32778162 PMCID: PMC7418376 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-020-00795-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Antibiotic exposure leads to massive selective pressures that initiate the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance in commensal and pathogenic bacteria. The slow process of developing new antibiotics makes this approach counterintuitive for combatting the rapid emergence of new antibiotic resistant pathogens. Therefore, alternative approaches such as, the development of nucleic acid-based anti-bacterial treatments, anti-bacterial peptides, bacteriocins, anti-virulence compounds and bacteriophage therapies should be exploited to cope infections caused by resistant superbugs. In this editorial, we discuss how the newly popular CRISPR-Cas system has been applied to combat antibiotic resistance.
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- Bilal Aslam
- Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.,Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Medical Science, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China
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- Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China
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- Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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Afzal M, Mazhar SF, Sana S, Naeem M, Rasool MH, Saqalein M, Nisar MA, Rasool M, Bilal M, Khan AA, Khurshid M. Neurological and cognitive significance of probiotics: a holy grail deciding individual personality. Future Microbiol 2020; 15:1059-1074. [PMID: 32755361 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The role of the human microbiome in the brain and behavioral development is an area of increasing attention. Recent investigations have found that diverse mechanisms and signals including the immune, endocrine and neural associations are responsible for the communication between gut microbiota and the brain. The studies have suggested that alteration of intestinal microbiota using probiotic formulations may offer a significant role in the maturation and organization of the brain and can shape the brain and behavior as well as mood and cognition in human subjects. The understanding of the possible impact of gut microflora on neurological function is a promising phenomenon that can surely transform the neurosciences and may decipher the novel etiologies for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders.
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- Muhammad Afzal
- College of Allied Health Professionals, Directorate of Medical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Allied Health Professionals, Directorate of Medical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Allied Health Professionals, Directorate of Medical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Allied Health Professionals, Directorate of Medical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Allied Health Professionals, Directorate of Medical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan.,Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Life Science & Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Rey-González D, Gelabert-Besada M, Cruz R, Brisighelli F, Lopez-Soto M, Rasool M, Naseer M, Sánchez-Diz P, Carracedo A. Micro and macro geographical analysis of Y-chromosome lineages in South Iberia. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2017; 29:e9-e15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2017.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Apellániz-Ruiz M, Inglada-Pérez L, Naranjo MEG, Sánchez L, Mancikova V, Currás-Freixes M, de Cubas AA, Comino-Méndez I, Triki S, Rebai A, Rasool M, Moya G, Grazina M, Opocher G, Cascón A, Taboada-Echalar P, Ingelman-Sundberg M, Carracedo A, Robledo M, Llerena A, Rodríguez-Antona C. High frequency and founder effect of the CYP3A4*20 loss-of-function allele in the Spanish population classifies CYP3A4 as a polymorphic enzyme. Pharmacogenomics J 2014; 15:288-92. [DOI: 10.1038/tpj.2014.67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2014] [Revised: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Baig SM, Din MA, Hassan H, Azhar A, Baig JM, Aslam M, Anjum I, Farooq M, Hussain MS, Rasool M, Nawaz S, Qureshi JA, Zaman T. Prevention of beta-thalassemia in a large Pakistani family through cascade testing. Public Health Genomics 2008; 11:68-70. [PMID: 18196920 DOI: 10.1159/000111641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We report cascade testing of a large Pakistani family for beta-thalassemia alleles. The family was still practicing consanguineous marriages and was at risk of having more affected births. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to show that identification of disease carriers in families with index cases in order to create awareness about disease and provide genetic counseling would result in reduction of the frequency of beta-thalassemia in Pakistan. METHODS In this large family with an index case, 27 available living members were tested for beta-thalassemia. Carriers of the disease were detected by measuring hemoglobin indices, and amplification refractory mutation system polymerase chain reaction was used for mutation analysis. Genetic counseling was provided to members of this family. RESULTS There were already 3 marriages between the carrier members and 1 between a carrier and noncarrier in this large family; 12 (44.4%) members were found to carry the mutant gene, representing a very high carrier rate compared to the 5.4% carrier frequency of beta-thalassemia in the general population of Pakistan. The family was counseled for prevention of affected births. The initially reluctant family gradually became cooperative and seriously attended the genetic counseling sessions. CONCLUSION Cascade testing is more practical than general population screening in a country with limited health facilities where consanguineous marriages are practiced. This report emphasizes the need of extensive testing within families with index cases to identify the carriers of beta-thalassemia in order to reduce disease occurrence through awareness and genetic counseling.
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- S M Baig
- Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Health Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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In the present study, attempts have been made to evaluate the antiarthritic effect of the Indian Ayurvedic herbal formulation Triphala on adjuvant-induced arthritis in mice and to compare it with that of the non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug indomethacin. Arthritis was induced by intradermal injection of complete Freund's adjuvant (0.1 mL) into the right hind paw of Swiss albino mice. Triphala (1 g/kg/bxwt) and indomethacin (3 mg/kg/bxwt) were administered orally for 8 days (from day 11 to 18) after adjuvant injection. The levels of lysosomal enzymes, tissue marker enzymes, glycoproteins and paw thickness were increased in adjuvant-induced arthritic animals. The body weight was found to be reduced when compared with the control animals. These physical and biochemical changes observed in arthritic animals were altered significantly to near normal conditions after oral administration of Triphala (1 g/kg/bxwt). The results obtained clearly indicate the fact that the Indian Ayurvedic herbal formulation Triphala has promising antiinflammatory activity.
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- M Rasool
- School of Bio-engineering and Biosciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Deemed University, Vellore 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Rasool M, Varalakshmi P. Protective effect of Withania somnifera root powder in relation to lipid peroxidation, antioxidant status, glycoproteins and bone collagen on adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2007; 21:157-64. [PMID: 17391288 DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-8206.2006.00461.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the protective effect of Withania somnifera Linn. Dunal (family-Solanaceae), commonly known as Ashwagandha, on adjuvant-induced arthritic rats. Results were compared with those for Indomethacin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Arthritis was induced by intradermal injection of complete Freund's adjuvant (0.1 mL) into the right hind paw of Wistar albino rats. Withania somnifera root powder (1000 mg/kg/day) and Indomethacin (3 mg/kg/day) were orally administered for 8 days (from 11th to 18th day) after adjuvant injection. The anti-arthritic effect of W. somnifera root powder was assessed by measuring changes in lipid peroxidation, antioxidant status, and glycoprotein levels in plasma and spleen of arthritic animals. In addition, cartilage degradation was also assessed by estimating bone collagen, and urinary constituents in arthritic animals. Results of the present investigation showed significant increase in the level of lipid peroxides, glycoproteins, and urinary constituents with the depletion of antioxidant status and bone collagen in arthritic animals. These biochemical alterations observed were ameliorated significantly by oral administration of W. somnifera root powder (1000 mg/kg body weight) in arthritic animals. The results of this study clearly indicate that W. somnifera root powder is capable of rectifying the above biochemical changes in adjuvant arthritis.
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- M Rasool
- School of Bio-engineering and Biosciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Deemed University, Vellore - 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Rasool M, Varalakshmi P. Immunomodulatory role of Withania somnifera root powder on experimental induced inflammation: An in vivo and in vitro study. Vascul Pharmacol 2006; 44:406-10. [PMID: 16713367 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2006.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2005] [Accepted: 01/01/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aqueous suspension of Withania somnifera root powder was investigated for their in vivo and in vitro immunomodulatory properties. W. somnifera showed potent inhibitory activity towards the complement system, mitogen induced lymphocyte proliferation and delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction. Administration of W. somnifera root powder did not have a significant effect on humoral immune response in rats. Our results report immunosuppressive effect of W. somnifera root powder, thus it could be a candidate for developing as an immunosuppressive drug for the inflammatory diseases.
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- M Rasool
- Department of Biosciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Deemed University, Vellore-632 014, India.
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This paper describes a simple technique of fabrication of oral splints (from silicone blocks), which can be utilized in the postoperative period following the release and graft of anterior oral contractures in children. Advantages of the silicone splint when compared to standard acrylic splints are discussed.
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- M M Al-Qattan
- Department of Surgery, King Saud University, P.O. Box 18097, Riyadh 11415, Saudi Arabia.
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Karimi A, Alborzi A, Rasool M, Kadivar MR, Nateghian AR. Prevalence of antibody to Brucella species in butchers, slaughterers and others. East Mediterr Health J 2003. [DOI: 10.26719/2003.9.1-2.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Brucellosis is being reported with increasing frequency in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Serum antibodies in high-risk and general populations help to define cut-off levels and can be used as a simple and rapid diagnostic tests in infected areas. We performed the rose Bengal test [RBT], serum agglutination test [SAT] and 2-mercaptoethanol [2ME] titre determination on 415 healthy individuals including butchers, slaughterers and others. Positive results were found by RBT, SAT titre [1: 80] and 2ME titre >/= 1: 20 in slaughterers [10%, 20% and 6% respectively], butchers [6%, 4% and 1% respectively] and the general population [1%, 2% and < 1% respectively]. A single SAT titre >/= 1: 80 in the presence of 2ME titre >/= 1: 20 can be diagnostic in this region
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Adjuvant induced arthritis (AIA) is accompanied by marked changes in the levels of lysosomal enzymes, glycoproteins and metabolic turnover of collagen. The role of a pentacyclic triterpene and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) derivative--Lupeol-EPA (50 mg/kg body weight--orally) was tested in vivo in rats. The increased activities of lysosomal enzymes and glycoproteins associated with decreased collagen in arthritic animals were significantly altered to nearly that of controls. Indomethacin (3 mg/kg body weight) was used as a reference compound. The therapeutic usefulness of Lupeol-EPA derivative in inflammatory conditions is attractive and deserves further work in this direction.
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- R M Latha
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai, India
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Rasool M, Latha L, Varalakshmi P. Effect of Withania somnifera on Lysosomal Acid Hydrolases in Adjuvant-induced Arthritis in Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2000. [DOI: 10.1211/146080800128735863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [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: 10/31/2022]
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