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Zahra N, Rafique S, Naveed Z, Nadeem J, Waqas M, Ali A, Shah M, Idrees M. Regulatory pathways and therapeutic potential of PDE4 in liver pathophysiology. Life Sci 2024; 345:122565. [PMID: 38521388 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122565] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
Abstract
Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), crucial in regulating the cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signaling pathway, significantly impacts liver pathophysiology. This article highlights the comprehensive effects of PDE4 on liver health and disease, and its potential as a therapeutic agent. PDE4's role in degrading cAMP disrupts intracellular signaling, increasing pro-inflammatory cytokines like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). This contributes to liver inflammation in conditions such as hepatitis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Additionally, PDE4 is a key factor in liver fibrosis, characterized by excessive extracellular matrix deposition. Inhibiting PDE4 shows promise in reducing liver fibrosis by decreasing the activation of hepatic stellate cells, which is pivotal in fibrogenesis. PDE4 also influences hepatocyte apoptosis a common feature of liver diseases. PDE4 inhibitors protect against hepatocyte apoptosis by raising intracellular cAMP levels, thus activating anti-apoptotic pathways. This suggests potential in targeting PDE4 to prevent hepatocyte loss. Moreover, PDE4 regulates hepatic glucose production and lipid metabolism, essential for liver function. Altering cAMP levels through PDE4 affects enzymes in these metabolic pathways, making PDE4 a target for metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Since PDE4 plays a multifaceted role in liver pathophysiology, influencing PDE4's mechanisms in liver diseases could lead to novel therapeutic strategies. Still, extensive research is required to explore the molecular mechanisms and clinical potential of targeting PDE4 in liver pathologies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Noureen Zahra
- National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology Ajou University, South Korea
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- National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Amin I, Rafique S, Ali A, Ahmed N, Shahid M, Afzal S, Tahir S, Waqas M, Bibi S, Elgorban AM, Idrees M, Shah M, Syed A. Improving Access to Anti-HDV Testing: Development and Validation of an Affordable In-House ELISA Assay. ACS Omega 2024; 9:17137-17142. [PMID: 38645367 PMCID: PMC11024977 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09843] [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: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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In certain low-income nations, the hepatitis Delta virus and hepatitis B virus (HBV) pose a serious medical burden, where the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is greater than 8%. Especially in rural places, irregular diagnostic exams are the main restriction and reason for underestimation. Utilizing serum samples from a Pakistani isolate, an internal ELISA for the quick identification of anti-HDV was created, and the effectiveness of the test was compared to a commercial diagnostic kit. HDV-positive serum samples were collected, and a highly antigenic domain of HDAg antigen was derived from them. This antigenic HDAg was expressed in a bacterial expression system, purified by Ni-chromatography, and confirmed by SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis. The purified antigen was utilized to develop an in-house ELISA assay for anti-HDV antibody detection of the patient's serum samples at very low cost. Purified antigens and positive and negative controls can detect anti-HDV (antibodies) in ELISA plates. The in-house developed kit's efficiency was compared with that of a commercial kit (Witech Inc., USA) by the mean optical density values of both kits. No significant difference was observed (a P value of 0.576) by applying statistical analysis. The newly developed in-house ELISA is equally efficient compared to commercial kits, and these may be useful in regular diagnostic laboratories, especially for analyzing local isolates.
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- Iram Amin
- Centre
of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
- Centre
of Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University
of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Centre
of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra 2100, Pakistan
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- Centre
of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Centre
of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Centre
of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Centre
of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra 2100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Malakand, Dir (Lower), Chakdara 18800, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre
of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physiology, Ajou University School of
Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic
of Korea
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Kang SM, Idrees M, Perera CD, Lee SH, Zhang M, Yu X, Jin Y, Kong IK. GDF-8 improves in vitro implantation and cryo-tolerance by stimulating the ALK5-SMAD2/3 signaling in bovine IVF embryo development. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1345669. [PMID: 38577502 PMCID: PMC10991729 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1345669] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) plays a critical role in regulating trophoblast invasion and proliferation. Growth differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8) is a member of the TGF-β superfamily and is categorized as a myostatin subtype. It is primarily a secreted protein synthesized in skeletal muscle cells. It is expressed in the placenta, reproductive tissues, and cells. In this study, we investigated the role of GDF-8 in the development and hatching rate of bovine embryos. We noted a notable elevation (p < 0.05) in the development and hatching rates compared to the control embryos. Furthermore, the GDF-8 group showed a significantly improved total cell number (p < 0.05) and an increase in trophectoderm ratio inner cell mass (trophectoderm: inner cell mass) cells (p < 0.001) compared to the control group. Additionally, blastocysts treated with GDF-8 exhibited significantly higher mRNA levels of caudal-type homeobox 2 (CDX2) (p < 0.05). The trophoblast invasion area was significantly larger in the GDF-8 group than in the control group (p < 0.01). Furthermore, qRT-PCR analysis revealed significantly higher mRNA levels (p < 0.05) of matrix metalloproteinases 9 (MMP9) and follistatin-like 3(FSTL3), both of which are associated with the ALK5-SMAD2/3 signaling pathway, in the GDF-8 group than those in the control group. The mRNA expression levels of genes related to tight junctions (TJ) and adherent junctions were higher in the GDF-8 group than those in the control group (p < 0.05). After 24 h of thawing, blastocysts were analyzed using 4-kDa FITC-dextran, which revealed a higher TJ integrity in the GDF-8 group (p < 0.01). Thus, GDF-8 plays a crucial role in bovine embryonic development, in vitro implantation, and cryotolerance.
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- Seon-Min Kang
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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Ahmad B, Ali B, Bariq A, Ahmed MO, Shah SAA, Idrees M, Ragab AE. The significance of chemical reaction, thermal buoyancy, and external heat source to optimization of heat transfer across the dynamics of Maxwell nanofluid via stretched surface. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5889. [PMID: 38467681 PMCID: PMC10928207 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55419-5] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Energy loss during the transportation of energy is the main concern of researchers and industrialists. The primary cause of heat exchange gadget inefficiency during transportation was applied to traditional fluids with weak heat transfer characteristics. Instead, thermal devices worked much better when the fluids were changed to nanofluids that had good thermal transfer properties. A diverse range of nanoparticles were implemented on account of their elevated thermal conductivity. This research addresses the significance of MHD Maxwell nanofluid for heat transfer flow. The flow model comprised continuity, momentum, energy transport, and concentration equations in the form of PDEs. The developed model was converted into ODEs by using workable similarities. Numerical simulations in the MATLAB environment were employed to find the outcomes of velocity, thermal transportation, and concentration profiles. The effects of many parameters, such as Hartman, Deborah, buoyancy, the intensity of an external heat source, chemical reactions, and many others, were also evaluated. The presence of nanoparticles enhances temperature conduction. Also, the findings are compared with previously published research. In addition, the Nusselt number and skin friction increase as the variables associated with the Hartman number and buoyancy parameter grow. The respective transfer rates of heat are 28.26 % and 38.19 % respectively. As a result, the rate of heat transmission increased by 14.23 % . The velocity profiles enhanced while temperature profiles declined for higher values of the Maxwell fluid parameter. As the external heat source increases, the temperature profile rises. Conversely, buoyancy parameters increase as it descends. This type of problem is applicable in many fields such as heat exchangers, cooling of electronic devices, and automotive cooling systems.
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- Bilal Ahmad
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Mathematics, Laghman University, Mehtarlam City, 2701, Laghman, Afghanistan.
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh, 11421, Saudi Arabia
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Kang JS, Joo MD, Lee SH, Kang SM, Haider Z, Perera CD, Idrees M, Jin Y, Kong IK. Effect of additional cytoplasm injection on the cloned bovine embryo organelle distribution and stress mitigation. Theriogenology 2024; 216:12-19. [PMID: 38147714 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.11.031] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
Abstract
Although somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is a critical component of animal cloning, this approach has several issues. We previously introduced the cytoplasm injection cloning technology (CICT), which significantly improves the quality and quantity of cloned embryos. This study examined the residual status of fused cytoplasmic organelles, such as the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and lysosomes, in the CICT group during early embryo development. We found that extra-cytoplasmic organelles stained using the ER-Tracker™ Green dye and LysoTracker™ Deep Red probe were fused and dispersed throughout the recipient oocyte and were still visible in day 8 blastocysts. We screened for ER stress, autophagy, and apoptosis-related genes to elucidate the association between the added organelles and improved embryo quality in CICT-cloned embryos. We found that CHOP, ATF4, ATG5, ATG7, and LC3 genes showed non-significantly up- or downregulated expression between CICT- and in vitro fertilization (IVF)-derived embryos but showed significantly (p < 0.05) upregulated expression in SCNT-cloned embryos. Surprisingly, a non-significant difference in the expression of some genes, such as ATF6 and caspase-3, was observed between the CICT- and SCNT-cloned embryos. Our findings imply that compared to conventional SCNT cloning, CICT-derived cloned embryos with additional cytoplasm have much higher organelle activity, lower autophagy, lower rates of apoptosis, and higher embryo development rates.
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- Ji-Su Kang
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea; Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, PR China.
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, PR China; Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea; Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea; Thekingkong Co. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea.
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Lee SR, Lee KL, Song SH, Joo MD, Lee SH, Kang JS, Kang SM, Idrees M, Kim JW, Kong IK. Generation of Fel d 1 chain 2 genome-edited cats by CRISPR-Cas9 system. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4987. [PMID: 38424152 PMCID: PMC10904870 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55464-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Allergens from domestic cats (Felis catus) cause allergy-related health problems worldwide. Fel d 1 is a major allergen that causes severe allergic reactions in humans, including rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and life-threatening asthma. Therefore, patients with cat allergies anticipate hypoallergenic cats. We successfully generated Fel d 1 chain 2 (CH2) genome-edited cats using the CRISPR-Cas9 system in this study. T7 endonuclease 1 assay and Sanger sequencing were used to confirm the mutation in CH2 genome-edited cats. Fel d 1 level in CH2 genome-edited cats were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Remarkably, ELISA showed that the level of Fel d 1 in the CH2 homozygous genome-edited cat (Name: Alsik) was extremely low compared with that in wild type domestic cats and could be hypoallergenic cats. Additionally, we successfully cloned the CH2 homozygous genome-edited cat using cytoplasm injection clone technology. The cloned CH2 homozygous genome-edited cat was verified using microsatellite analysis. Creating hypoallergenic cats using the CRISPR-Cas9 system is a significant step forward because these cats can safely approach allergic patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sang Ryeul Lee
- Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences Department, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 84322, USA
- Moores Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- TheKingKong Corp. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- TheKingKong Corp. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- TheKingKong Corp. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- TheKingKong Corp. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea.
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea.
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, 52828, Republic of Korea.
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Shah SAA, Idrees M, Bariq A, Ahmad B, Ali B, Ragab AE, Az-Zo'bi EA. Comparative study of some non-Newtonian nanofluid models across stretching sheet: a case of linear radiation and activation energy effects. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4950. [PMID: 38418531 PMCID: PMC10901865 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54398-x] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024] Open
Abstract
The use of renewable energy sources is leading the charge to solve the world's energy problems, and non-Newtonian nanofluid dynamics play a significant role in applications such as expanding solar sheets, which are examined in this paper, along with the impacts of activation energy and solar radiation. We solve physical flow issues using partial differential equations and models like Casson, Williamson, and Prandtl. To get numerical solutions, we first apply a transformation to make these equations ordinary differential equations, and then we use the MATLAB-integrated bvp4c methodology. Through the examination of dimensionless velocity, concentration, and temperature functions under varied parameters, our work explores the physical properties of nanofluids. In addition to numerical and tabular studies of the skin friction coefficient, Sherwood number, and local Nusselt number, important components of the flow field are graphically shown and analyzed. Consistent with previous research, this work adds important new information to the continuing conversation in this area. Through the examination of dimensionless velocity, concentration, and temperature functions under varied parameters, our work explores the physical properties of nanofluids. Comparing the Casson nanofluid to the Williamson and Prandtl nanofluids, it is found that the former has a lower velocity. Compared to Casson and Williamson nanofluid, Prandtl nanofluid advanced in heat flux more quickly. The transfer of heat rates are 25.87 % , 33.61 % and 40.52 % at R d = 0.5 , R d = 1.0 , and R d = 1.5 , respectively. The heat transfer rate is increased by 6.91 % as the value of Rd rises from 1.0 to 1.5. This study is further strengthened by a comparative analysis with previous research, which is complemented by an extensive table of comparisons for a full evaluation.
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- Syed Asif Ali Shah
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics, Laghman University, Mehtarlam City, Laghman, 2701, Afghanistan.
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, 11 421, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematics, Mutah University, Mutah, Al Karak, Jordan
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Zaman Q, Khan J, Ahmad M, Khan H, Chaudhary HT, Rehman G, Rahman OU, Shah MM, Hussain J, Jamal Q, Khan BT, Khan MA, Sadeeda, Sahar K, Idrees M, Ahmad R, Faisal MS, Khan MI, Khisroon M, Abdulkareem AA, Lee E, Ryu SW, Bibi N, Muthaffar OY, Jelani M, Naseer MI. Unveiling genetics of non-syndromic albinism using whole exome sequencing: A comprehensive study of TYR, TYRP1, OCA2 and MC1R genes in 17 families. Gene 2024; 894:147986. [PMID: 37956964 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.147986] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a group of skin depigmentation disorders. Clinical presentation of OCA includes defects in melanocyte differentiation, melanin biosynthesis, and melanosome maturation and transport. OBJECTIVES A molecular diagnostics study of families presenting oculocutaneous albinism. METHODS In this study, 17 consanguineous OCA families consisting of 93 patients were investigated. Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) of the index patient in each family were performed. Short listed variants of WES were Sanger validated for Mendelian segregation in obligate carriers and other available family members. Variant prioritization and pathogenicity were classified as per the criteria of American College Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG). Comparative computational modelling was performed to predict the potential damaging effect of the altered proteins. RESULTS 15 pathogenic variations: c.132 T > A, c.346C > T, c.488C > G, c.1037G > A in TYR, c.1211C > T, c.1441G > A, c.1706_1707insT, c.2020C > G, c.2402G > C, c.2430del, in OCA2, c.1067G > A in TYRP1 and c.451C > T, c.515G > T, c.766C > T, c.917G > A in MC1R genes were identified. Three variants in OCA2 gene were characterized: c.1706_1707insT, c.2430del, and c.2402G > C, all of which were not reported before in OCA families. CONCLUSION A few studies focusing on mutation screening of OCA patients have been reported before; however, this study has uniquely presents the Pakhtun ethnic population residing on the North-Western boarder. It explains that TYR, OCA2, TYRP1, and MC1R variations lead to non-syndromic OCA phenotype The overlapping phenotypes of OCA can precisely be diagnosed for its molecular pathogenicity using WES. This study recommends WES as a first-line molecular diagnostic tool, and provides a basis for developing customized genetic tests i.e. pre-marital screening to reduce the disease burden in the future generations.
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- Qaiser Zaman
- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan; Higher Education Department, Peshawar 25120, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan; Department of Zoology, Islamia College, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Swat Medical College, Swat 19200, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Dargai, Malakand 23050, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Postgraduate College Timergara, Dir Lower 18300, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Rare Diseases Genetics and Genomics, Centre for Omic Sciences, Islamia College, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan.
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- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Ullah S, Naveed M, Ali A, Bibi S, Idrees W, Rafique S, Idrees M, Waqas M, Uddin J, Jan A, Khan A, Al-Harrasi A. Assessment of ubiquitin specific Peptidase-18 gene in peripheral blood of chronic hepatitis C patients treated with direct-acting antiviral drugs. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24581. [PMID: 38298711 PMCID: PMC10828700 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24581] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains one of the leading causes of liver complications globally. Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase-18 (USP18) is a ubiquitin-specific protease that cleaves interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) from ISGylated protein complexes and is involved in regulating interferon responsiveness. To study the effect of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) on the USP18 gene using qPCR, 132 participants were recruited and classified into different groups based on treatment duration. USP18 expression was raised compared to rapid virologic response (RVR) and early virologic response (EVR) groups with P = 0.0026 and P = 0.0016, respectively. USP18 was found to be 7.36 folds higher in naïve patients than those with RVR and sustained viral response (SVR). In RVR and SVR groups where patients had cleared HCV RNA after treatment with direct-acting antiviral agents (DAA) therapy, the expression of USP18 was found to be low, with a fold change of 1.3 and 1.4 folds, respectively. Expression of USP18 was significantly higher in the non-RVR group than in the RVR group. In the No EVR group, gene expression was significantly higher than in the EVR group. It is concluded that targeting HCV proteins using DAAs can cause USP18 expression to be normalized more effectively. Moreover, USP18 is a vital marker indicating treatment resistance and distinguishing responders from non-responders during DAA therapy.
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- Sami Ullah
- Molecular Virology laboratory Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Molecular Virology laboratory Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Molecular Virology laboratory Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Malakand Chakdara, Dir lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Division of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Division of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- Vice Chancellor, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz 616, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz 616, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz 616, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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Ali B, Idrees M, Alrebdi TA, Amin B, Alam Q. Optical and thermoelectric properties of new Janus ZnMN 2 (M = Ge, Sn, Si and N = S, Se, Te) monolayers: a first-principles study. Nanoscale Adv 2024; 6:680-689. [PMID: 38235097 PMCID: PMC10791114 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00905j] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
Abstract
Thermoelectric materials have received great interest because they directly tap into the vast reserves of currently underused thermal energy, in an environmentally friendly manner. In this work, we investigated the electronic, optical and thermoelectric properties of novel ZnMN2 (M = Ge, Sn, Si and N = S, Se, Te) monolayers by performing density functional theory calculations. The dynamic and thermal stabilities of ZnMN2 (M = Ge, Sn, Si and N = S, Se, Te) monolayers were confirmed by their phonon band structures and ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations, which showed that all the studied monolayers are stable. Calculated electronic band structures showed that ZnSiTe2, ZnGeSe2, and ZnSnTe2 have a direct band gap, while the remaining monolayers have an indirect band gap. Optical properties in terms of the imaginary part of the dielectric function have also been investigated, which showed that all the first excitonic peaks lie in the visible region. Transport coefficients, such as the Seebeck coefficient (S), electrical conductivity (σ) and power factor (PF) were calculated using the Boltzmann theory and plotted against chemical potential. The results demonstrated that the peak values of the p-type region for the PF are greater than those of the n-type region. Notably, ZnSiTe2 exhibits a large PF due to its smaller Seebeck coefficient and higher electrical conductivity compared to ZnSnS2, indicating that it is a promising candidate for thermoelectric applications. Our findings reveal that ZnMN2 (M = Ge, Sn, Si and N = S, Se, Te) monolayers open up new possibilities for optoelectronics and thermoelectric device applications.
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- Basit Ali
- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Abbottabad Pakistan +92-346-833-4932
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Abbottabad Pakistan +92-346-833-4932
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University P.O. Box 84428 Riyadh 11671 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Abbottabad Pakistan +92-346-833-4932
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Abbottabad Pakistan +92-346-833-4932
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Jain H, Marsool MDM, Goyal A, Sulaiman SA, Fatima L, Idrees M, Sharma B, Borra V, Gupta P, Nadeem A, Jain J, Ali H, Sohail AH. Unveiling the relationship between gut microbiota and heart failure: Recent understandings and insights. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102179. [PMID: 37923029 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102179] [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: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Gut microbiota, which comprises a broad range of bacteria inhabiting the human intestines, plays a crucial role in establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with the host body. Dysbiosis refers to the perturbations in the composition or functioning of the microbial community, which can result in a shift from a balanced microbiota to an impaired state. This alteration has the potential to contribute to the development of chronic systemic inflammation. Heart failure (HF) is a largely prevalent clinical condition that has been demonstrated to have variations in the gut microbiome, indicating a potential active involvement in the pathogenesis and advancement of the disease. The exploration of the complex interplay between the gut microbiome and HF presents a potential avenue for the discovery of innovative biomarkers, preventive measures, and therapeutic targets. This review aims to investigate the impact of gut bacteria on HF.
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- Hritvik Jain
- Department of Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baroda Medical College and SSG Hospital, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX, United States
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- Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation College of Medicine, San Carlos City, Philippines
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- Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, East Carolina University, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Nawaz R, Arif MA, Ahmad Z, Ahad A, Shahid M, Hassan Z, Husnain A, Aslam A, Raza MS, Mehmood U, Idrees M. An ncRNA transcriptomics-based approach to design siRNA molecules against SARS-CoV-2 double membrane vesicle formation and accessory genes. BMC Infect Dis 2023; 23:872. [PMID: 38087193 PMCID: PMC10718025 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08870-0] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The corona virus SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of recent most global pandemic. Its genome encodes various proteins categorized as non-structural, accessory, and structural proteins. The non-structural proteins, NSP1-16, are located within the ORF1ab. The NSP3, 4, and 6 together are involved in formation of double membrane vesicle (DMV) in host Golgi apparatus. These vesicles provide anchorage to viral replicative complexes, thus assist replication inside the host cell. While the accessory genes coded by ORFs 3a, 3b, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9b, 9c, and 10 contribute in cell entry, immunoevasion, and pathological progression. METHODS This in silico study is focused on designing sequence specific siRNA molecules as a tool for silencing the non-structural and accessory genes of the virus. The gene sequences of NSP3, 4, and 6 along with ORF3a, 6, 7a, 8, and 10 were retrieved for conservation, phylogenetic, and sequence logo analyses. siRNA candidates were predicted using siDirect 2.0 targeting these genes. The GC content, melting temperatures, and various validation scores were calculated. Secondary structures of the guide strands and siRNA-target duplexes were predicted. Finally, tertiary structures were predicted and subjected to structural validations. RESULTS This study revealed that NSP3, 4, and 6 and accessory genes ORF3a, 6, 7a, 8, and 10 have high levels of conservation across globally circulating SARS-CoV-2 strains. A total of 71 siRNA molecules were predicted against the selected genes. Following rigorous screening including binary validations and minimum free energies, final siRNAs with high therapeutic potential were identified, including 7, 2, and 1 against NSP3, NSP4, and NSP6, as well as 3, 1, 2, and 1 targeting ORF3a, ORF7a, ORF8, and ORF10, respectively. CONCLUSION Our novel in silico pipeline integrates effective methods from previous studies to predict and validate siRNA molecules, having the potential to inhibit viral replication pathway in vitro. In total, this study identified 17 highly specific siRNA molecules targeting NSP3, 4, and 6 and accessory genes ORF3a, 7a, 8, and 10 of SARS-CoV-2, which might be used as an additional antiviral treatment option especially in the cases of life-threatening urgencies.
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- Rabia Nawaz
- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Division of Molecular Virology, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Division of Molecular Virology, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Division of Molecular Virology, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- Vice chancellor, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Perera CD, Idrees M, Khan AM, Haider Z, Ullah S, Kang JS, Lee SH, Kang SM, Kong IK. PDGFRβ Activation Induced the Bovine Embryonic Genome Activation via Enhanced NFYA Nuclear Localization. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17047. [PMID: 38069370 PMCID: PMC10707662 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242317047] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Embryonic genome activation (EGA) is a critical step during embryonic development. Several transcription factors have been identified that play major roles in initiating EGA; however, this gradual and complex mechanism still needs to be explored. In this study, we investigated the role of nuclear transcription factor Y subunit A (NFYA) in bovine EGA and bovine embryonic development and its relationship with the platelet-derived growth factor receptor-β (PDGFRβ) by using a potent selective activator (PDGF-BB) and inhibitor (CP-673451) of PDGF receptors. Activation and inhibition of PDGFRβ using PDGF-BB and CP-673451 revealed that NFYA expression is significantly (p < 0.05) affected by the PDGFRβ. In addition, PDGFRβ mRNA expression was significantly increased (p < 0.05) in the activator group and significantly decreased (p < 0.05) in the inhibitor group when compared with PDGFRα. Downregulation of NFYA following PDGFRβ inhibition was associated with the expression of critical EGA-related genes, bovine embryo development rate, and implantation potential. Moreover, ROS and mitochondrial apoptosis levels and expression of pluripotency-related markers necessary for inner cell mass development were also significantly (p < 0.05) affected by the downregulation of NFYA while interrupting trophoblast cell (CDX2) differentiation. In conclusion, the PDGFRβ-NFYA axis is critical for bovine embryonic genome activation and embryonic development.
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- Chalani Dilshani Perera
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science (IALS), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (C.D.P.); (M.I.); (A.M.K.); (Z.H.); (S.U.); (J.-S.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.-M.K.)
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science (IALS), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
- The King Kong Corp. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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Minhas S, Kashif M, Nisar H, Idrees M, Ansari F. Whole-genome analysis and evolutionary characterization of cervical and oral human papillomavirus 16. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2023; 248:2332-2340. [PMID: 38196081 PMCID: PMC10903243 DOI: 10.1177/15353702231211861] [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: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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High-throughput genome-wide sequencing has revealed high genomic variability of HPV16 in different geographic regions which is the most predominant genotype in human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated malignancies. Analysis of the HPV16 by whole-genome sequence (WGS) is an advanced method for the identification of mutations in the genome. There is limited information about HPV16 diversity in Pakistan, especially at the genomic level. Till now, WGS for HPV16 has not been previously reported in Pakistan. The current study has sequenced three HPV16 viral genomes, from two cervical and one oral cavity positive sample of women presented with general gynecological problems without any evidence of precancerous or cancerous lesions using an ion ampliseq customized panel. Sequencing analysis detected 38 variations, including single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and two Indels, across three samples with the highest number of SNPs present in E1, E2, and L2, respectively. A total of 20 non-synonymous and 11 synonymous mutations with amino acid substitutions (T1421C, G1515A, T2223C, T1389C, G1483A, and T2191C) were identified. The phylogenetic analysis revealed the genomes of HPV16 are closely associated with those reported from Thailand and the United States. These are the first HPV16 WGS from Pakistan. However, more research is needed with a large sample size from diversified areas to assess the carcinogenic consequences and impact of HPV vaccinations.
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- Sadia Minhas
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
- Department of Oral Pathology, Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Bakhtawar Amin Medical & Dental College, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, The University of Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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Alnahdi AS, Idrees M. Nonlinear dynamics of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer integrating experimental data: A novel spatial modeling approach. Math Biosci Eng 2023; 20:21163-21185. [PMID: 38124592 DOI: 10.3934/mbe.2023936] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
Oncology research has focused extensively on estrogen hormones and their function in breast cancer proliferation. Mathematical modeling is essential for the analysis and simulation of breast cancers. This research presents a novel approach to examine the therapeutic and inhibitory effects of hormone and estrogen therapies on the onset of breast cancer. Our proposed mathematical model comprises a nonlinear coupled system of partial differential equations, capturing intricate interactions among estrogen, cytotoxic T lymphocytes, dormant cancer cells, and active cancer cells. The model's parameters are meticulously estimated through experimental studies, and we conduct a comprehensive global sensitivity analysis to assess the uncertainty of these parameter values. Remarkably, our findings underscore the pivotal role of hormone therapy in curtailing breast tumor growth by blocking estrogen's influence on cancer cells. Beyond this crucial insight, our proposed model offers an integrated framework to delve into the complexity of tumor progression and immune response under hormone therapy. We employ diverse experimental datasets encompassing gene expression profiles, spatial tumor morphology, and cellular interactions. Integrating multidimensional experimental data with mathematical models enhances our understanding of breast cancer dynamics and paves the way for personalized treatment strategies. Our study advances our comprehension of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer and exemplifies a transformative approach that merges experimental data with cutting-edge mathematical modeling. This framework promises to illuminate the complexities of cancer progression and therapy, with broad implications for oncology.
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- Abeer S Alnahdi
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Bibi S, Nisar M, Rafique S, Waqas M, Zahoor M, Idrees M, Nazir N, Ihsan M, Salmen SH, Alharbi SA, Khan A, Al-Harrasi A. Harnessing Nature's Gifts: Salix nigra and Its Potential for Combating Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). ACS Omega 2023; 8:42987-42999. [PMID: 38024752 PMCID: PMC10653063 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06193] [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: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes various liver complications, including fibrosis, cirrhosis, and steatosis, and finally progresses toward hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The current study aimed to explore the antiviral activity of the traditional Pakistani medicinal plant Salix nigra (S. nigra) known as black willow against the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The anti-HCV activity of S. nigra was established against stable Hep G2 cell lines expressing the HCV NS3 gene. Various plant-derived compounds with anti-HCV activity were identified, making phytotherapy a promising alternative to conventional treatments due to their cost-effectiveness and milder side effects. The two extraction methods (Maceration and Soxhlet) and four solvents (n-hexane, methanol, ethyl acetate, and water) were used to obtain crude extracts from S. nigra. Cytotoxicity testing showed that methanol (CC50 25 μg/mL) and water (CC50 30 μg/mL) extracts were highly toxic, while ethyl acetate and n-hexane (CC50 > 200 μg/mL) extracts were nontoxic at low concentrations (10-50 μg/mL), making them suitable for further anti-HCV investigations. Stable transfection of the NS3 gene was successfully performed in Hep G2 cells, creating a cellular expression system for studying virus-host interaction. The ethyl acetate extract of S. nigra exhibited significant inhibition of NS3 gene expression (mRNA and protein levels). The phytochemical analysis of S. nigra was also performed using the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique. The phytochemical analysis identified several polyphenolic substances in the extracts of S. nigra. Our results concluded that the extracts of S. nigra have significantly reduced the expression of the NS3 gene at mRNA and protein levels. These findings contribute to the global efforts to combat hepatitis C by offering plant-based treatment options for HCV management.
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- Sadia Bibi
- Department
of Botany, University of Malakand, Dir (Lower), Chakdara 18800, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Malakand, Dir (Lower), Chakdara 18800, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Division
of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra 2100, Pakistan
- Natural and
Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mauz, P.O Box 33, 616Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department
of Biochemistry, University of Malakand, Dir (Lower), Chakdara 18800, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Division
of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biochemistry, University of Malakand, Dir (Lower), Chakdara 18800, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Malakand, Dir (Lower), Chakdara 18800, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box −2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box −2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Natural and
Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mauz, P.O Box 33, 616Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Natural and
Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mauz, P.O Box 33, 616Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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Idrees M, Hussain S, Salam A. Development of a Sensitive and Selective Method for the Determination of some Selected Aldehydes Based on Fluorescence Quenching. J Fluoresc 2023; 33:2253-2256. [PMID: 37010648 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03219-x] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Phenanthrene fluorescence quenching in anionic micellar system of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) was explored for the development of a sensitive and selective method for a group of selected aldehydes (2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde, 4-(dimethylamino)benzaldehyde, 4-aminobenzaldehyde, 4-nitrobenzaldehyde, 2-chlorobenzaldehyde, benzaldehyde and 2-methoxybenzaldehyde). Experiments were performed in 0.02 mol L- 1 SDS. All the studied aldehydes quenched the fluorescence intensity of the probe (phenanthrene). Stern-Volmer equation was useful in explaining the phenanthrene quenching by the studied aldehydes. Stern-Volmer constants ([Formula: see text]) were obtained as a result of using the Stern-Volmer equation that gives the information in respect of sensitivity of the method for the studied aldehydes. Greater the [Formula: see text] higher will be the sensitivity and vice versa. [Formula: see text], detection limit (DL) and quantification limit (QL) were observed in the order 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde > 4-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde > 4-aminobenzaldehyde > 4-nitrobenzaldehyde > 2-chlorobenzaldehyde > benzaldehyde > 2-methoxybenzaldehyde. Phenanthrene fluorescence quenching by the studied aldehydes is useful for their determination in environmental samples.
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- Muhammad Idrees
- Department of Chemistry, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan
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Gul SH, Alrebdi TA, Idrees M, Amin B. Tunable electronic structures, Rashba splitting, and optical and photocatalytic responses of MSSe-PtO 2 (M = Mo, W) van der Waals heterostructures. Nanoscale Adv 2023; 5:5829-5837. [PMID: 37881719 PMCID: PMC10597551 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00347g] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Binding energies, AIMD simulation and phonon spectra confirm both the thermal and dynamical stabilities of model-I and model-II of MSSe-PtO2 (M = Mo, W) vdWHs. An indirect type-II band alignment in both the models of MSSe-PtO2 vdWHs and a larger Rashba spin splitting in model-II than in model-I provide a platform for experimental design of MSSe-PtO2 vdWHs for optoelectronics and spintronic device applications. Transfer of electrons from the MSSe layer to the PtO2 layer at the interface of MSSe-PtO2 vdWHs makes MSSe (PtO2) p(n)-type. Large absorption in the visible region of MoSSe-PtO2 vdWHs, while blue shifts in WSSe-PtO2 vdWHs are observed. In the case of model-II of MSSe-PtO2 vdWHs, a further blue shift is observed. Furthermore, the photocatalytic response shows that MSSe-PtO2 vdWHs cross the standard water redox potentials confirming their capability to split water into H+/H2 and O2/H2O.
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- Sadia H Gul
- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan +92-333-943-665 +92-333-943-665
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University PO Box 84428 Riyadh 11671 Saudi Arabia
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan +92-333-943-665 +92-333-943-665
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Idrees M, Khalid S, Rehman MA, Ullah SS, Hussain S, Iqbal J. Design of Multiplexers for IoT-Based Applications Using Stub-Loaded Coupled-Line Resonators. Micromachines (Basel) 2023; 14:1821. [PMID: 37893258 PMCID: PMC10608885 DOI: 10.3390/mi14101821] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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This paper presents the design of microstrip-based multiplexers using stub-loaded coupled-line resonators. The proposed multiplexers consist of a diplexer and a triplexer, meticulously engineered to operate at specific frequency bands relevant to IoT systems: 2.55 GHz, 3.94 GHz, and 5.75 GHz. To enhance isolation and selectivity between the two passband regions, the diplexer incorporates five transmission poles (TPs) within its design. Similarly, the triplexer filter employs seven transmission poles to attain the desired performance across all three passbands. A comprehensive comparison was conducted against previously reported designs, considering crucial parameters such as size, insertion loss, return loss, and isolation between the two frequency bands. The fabrication of the diplexer and triplexer was carried out on a compact Rogers Duroid 5880 substrate. The experimental results demonstrate an exceptional performance, with the diplexer exhibiting a low insertion loss of 0.3 dB at 2.55 GHz and 0.4 dB at 3.94 GHz. The triplexer exhibits an insertion loss of 0.3 dB at 2.55 GHz, 0.37 dB at 3.94 GHz, and 0.2 dB at 5.75 GHz. The measured performance of the fabricated diplexer and triplexer aligns well with the simulated results, validating their effectiveness in meeting the desired specifications.
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- Muhammad Idrees
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Riphah International University, Islamabad 45210, Pakistan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Riphah International University, Islamabad 45210, Pakistan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Riphah International University, Islamabad 45210, Pakistan
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- Department of Information and Communication Technology, University of Agder (UiA), N-4898 Grimstad, Norway
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- School of Digital Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Riphah International University, Islamabad 45210, Pakistan
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Li M, Tian CF, Idrees M, Pathak M, Xiong XH, Gao XF, Wang XR. Pollen Morphology in Sorbus L. (Rosaceae) and Its Taxonomic Implications. Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:3318. [PMID: 37765482 PMCID: PMC10534392 DOI: 10.3390/plants12183318] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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The genus Sorbus L. in the Rosaceae family is taxonomically challenging due to its morphological variation, polyploidy, and interspecific hybridization. In this study, we used scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to observe the pollen morphology of eighty species, representing six subgenera, in order to assess the differences within the genus Sorbus and its pollen characteristics. We conducted a cluster analysis on three qualitative and four quantitative characteristics. The results demonstrated that the pollen grains of the studied Sorbus species are isopolar and tricolporate. We identified five types of pollen shapes: suboblate, spheroidal, subprolate, prolate, and perprolate. The pollen ornamentation of the investigated species could be classified into five types: striate-perforate, striate, cerebroid-perforate, cerebroid, and foveolate. Interestingly, within the same subgenera, different species exhibited multiple types of characters. The cluster analysis indicated that all 80 species could be divided into six groups, with group B consisting exclusively of species from the subgenus Sorbus. Although pollen micro-morphologies alone do not provide sufficient evidence to establish the taxonomic relationships of the subgenera within Sorbus, they do offer valuable information for species-level taxonomic treatment.
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- Meng Li
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (M.L.)
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (M.L.)
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China;
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- Plant Research Center, Salyan, Department of Plant Resources, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Kathmandu 44710, Nepal;
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- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Mianyang Teachers’ College, Mianyang 621000, China;
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- Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China;
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (M.L.)
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Asif Ali Shah S, Kanwal S, Idrees M, Mahmood A, Mahmood I, Akgul A, Bariq A. Significance of heat transfer rate in water-based nanoparticles with magnetic and shape factors effects: Tiwari and Das model. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15507. [PMID: 37726369 PMCID: PMC10509210 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42480-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Nanofluids are implementable in a variety of applications, such as heat exchangers, the healthcare sector, the cooling of various devices, hybrid-powered machines, microelectronics, power plants, chemical processes, astronomical technology, cancer treatment, etc. Nanofluids also have enhanced heat transmission and thermal efficiency. The heat radiation of nanoparticles and the natural-convective flow of electrically conducting nanofluids over the rotating disk using Darcy Forchheimer's porous media, thermal radiation is investigated in this paper. The nanoparticles titanium dioxide and single-walled carbon nanotubes are taken into account with base fluid water. The main goal of this investigation is to enhance heat transfer in nanofluids. The mathematical solution for the model has been obtained through the utilization of cylindrical coordinates. The flow model, which forms the basis of the investigation, is constructed around partial differential equations (PDEs). To address the inherent nonlinearity of these PDEs, physical similarities are employed to transform them into ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Subsequently, the fourth-order Runge-Kutta technique is employed via Matlab to solve these ODEs. The graphical examination of the velocities and temperature with various parameters is an exquisite display of scientific artistry. The magnetic field component is anticipated to exhibit an inverse correlation with velocities, while the temperature profile is expected to surge with the rise of the nonlinear mixed convection parameter. Additionally, the skin friction and Nusselt number are meticulously computed and presented in a tabular format, adding a touch of elegance to the already breathtaking analysis. By boosting the radiation parameter, the Nusselt value declined. Moreover, it is observed that the nanofluids having a laminar nanoparticle shape have a greater heat transfer rate.
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- Syed Asif Ali Shah
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematics, College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Mathematics, Leghman University, Mehtarlam City, Laghman, 2701, Afghanistan.
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Idrees M, U Rahman I, A Khan H, M Yousufzai Y, H Khan E, I Khan M, Gul S. Investigation of the effect of addition of Momordica charantia to glibenclamide on amelioration of endothelial dysfunction in diabetic rats by activating Takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5. Pak J Pharm Sci 2023; 36:1451-1456. [PMID: 37869921] [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: 10/24/2023]
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Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is a significant risk factor of blood vessel related diseases of diabetes and this study evaluate the effect of adding Momordica charantia (Mc) to glibenclamide (GLB) on ED markers in diabetic rats. Streptozotocin (STZ-40mg/kg b. w.) induced diabetic rats were randomly put into 3 groups with 10 rats/group; diabetic control [DC] group, glibenclamide treated group (GLB -2.5mg/kg) and GLB-Mc treated group (2.5mg/kg + 400mg/kg). Serum glucose was measured weekly for eight weeks whereas insulin, sVCAM-1, vWF-Ag and interleukin-6 [IL-6] were measured at week 0 and week 8. Luciferase assay was performed to determine luminescence. At week 8, GLB and GLB-Mc groups revealed improvements in blood glucose and insulin concentrations (P≤0.05) when compared to corresponding baseline values with GLB-Mc group showing slightly greater improvements. GLB-M c group also revealed improvement (P≤0.05) in vWF-Ag, sVCAM-1 and IL-6 concentrations but was non-significant in GLB group when compared to corresponding baseline values. Comparison between GLB and GLB-Mc group showed significantly high concentration of sVCAM-1 in GLB group (P≤0.05) due to its minimal effect on TGR5 activation. We conclude that adding M. charantia to GLB may be a useful choice for modulating diabetes induced ED due to its stimulatory effect on TGR5 receptors.
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- Muhammad Idrees
- Department of Pathology, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kabir Medical College, Gandhara University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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Baiseitova A, Shah AB, Khan AM, Idrees M, Kim JH, Lee YH, Kong IK, Park KH. Antioxidant potentials of furanodihydrobenzoxanthones from Artocarpus elasticus and their protection against oxLDL induced injury in SH-SY5Y cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 165:115278. [PMID: 37536031 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115278] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Exposure to reactive oxygen species (ROS) leads to the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL), converting them into oxidized ones (oxLDL), which are involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting a potential link between lipid dysregulation and neurodegenerative processes. Phenolic metabolites derived from Artocarpus elasticus root bark were found to possess significant antioxidant properties at three different radical scavenging assays, including 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). Among them, furanodihydrobenzoxanthones (1-3) demonstrated notable protection against Cu2+ induced LDL oxidation, with IC50 values ranging from 0.9 to 2.9 μM in measurement of the malondialdehyde (MDA) production at TBARS and prolonged lag times (>180 min) in the generation of conjugated diene (CD). At a concentration of 10 μM, all three compounds (1-3) effectively protected against LDL oxidation as determined by relative electrophoretic mobility (REM). The most potent compound 1 defended human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells from oxLDL-mediated dysfunction, including oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity, inhibited reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, and enhancing mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm). Individual components annotation in the ethylacetate extract was performed using LC-ESI-QTOF/MS, which serves as a chemotaxonomic marker for A. elasticus root barks.
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- Aizhamal Baiseitova
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea.
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Jamil H, Idrees M, Idrees K, Tariq W, Sayyeda Q, Asghar MS, Tahir MJ, Akram S, Ullah K, Ahmed A, Mohanty A, Padhi BK, Sah R. Socio-demographic determinants of Monkeypox virus preventive behavior: A cross-sectional study in Pakistan. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0279952. [PMID: 37561764 PMCID: PMC10414588 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279952] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Monkeypox (mpox), re-emerging zoonotic infectious disease, is striking the world with serious public health concerns, especially in non-endemic countries. The public's knowledge and attitude towards the monkeypox virus (MPXV) influence their adherence to preventive strategies. Therefore, we aimed to assess the public's knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) of MPXV in Pakistan. METHODS We collected data for this cross-sectional study from 1040 participants via online self-reported questionnaire from July 5th, 2022, to August 1st, 2022. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 29 items in four sections, assessing socio-demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding MPXV. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS V.25, and factors associated with MPXV knowledge, attitude, and practices were identified by using logistic regression analyses. RESULTS A total of 1040 participants were included. 61.4% were male, and 57.2% had graduation level education. Only 34.4% had good knowledge about MPXV, and 30% knew the effectiveness of the smallpox vaccine against MPXV. 41.7% had a positive attitude, 48.6% agreed that it is a fatal disease, and 44.6% were in favour of banning travel from endemic to non-endemic regions. 57.7% had good practices, and 69.9% would use protective measures if MPXV became an epidemic. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that gender and education significantly impacted knowledge (p<0.05). While monthly income status had a significant impact on attitudes (p<0.05). The practices were positively correlated with gender and education (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The majority of study participants had inadequate levels of knowledge, and attitudes regarding MPXV. To prevent the emergence and spread of MPXV in Pakistan, a comprehensive strategic framework for public health education must be established and implemented.
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- Red Crescent of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL, United States of America
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- Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jeelani Institute of Medical Sciences, Gambat, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America
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Idrees M, Ali S, Rehman A, Zajif Hussain S, Abbas Bukhari D. Uptake of lead by bacteria isolated from industrial effluents and their potential use in bioremediation of wastewater. Saudi J Biol Sci 2023; 30:103740. [PMID: 37538349 PMCID: PMC10393803 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103740] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Due to rising populations and human activities, heavy metals (HM) toxicity has become a serious problem for all life forms. The present study deals with isolating and identifying lead-resistant bacteria from contaminated wastewater of tanneries effluents. Two isolated strains were identified as Bacillus cereus (ID1), and Bacillus sp. (ID3), and both strains resisted a 25 mM concentration of Lead nitrate (Pb (NO3)2). After four days of treatment, Bacillus cereus (ID1) showed 80% lead uptake, and Bacillus sp. (ID3) showed 88%. Lead uptake was confirmed by Energy dispersive X-Ray (EDX) analysis. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) showed that structural alterations had occurred in functional groups of the treated samples compared to the controls. Our research indicates that these Bacillus strains may be useful in bioremediating heavy metals from polluted environments. Further investigation into the processes involved in the uptake and homeostasis of heavy metals by these strains is required, as is the identification of the genes and enzymes responsible for Pb-bioremediation.
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- Muhammad Idrees
- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, SBA School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), DHA, Lahore Cantt 54792, Pakistan
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Khan R, Ali A, Bibi S, Rafique S, Idrees M, Halim SA, Waqas M, Bahadar H, Uddin J, Khan A, Al-Harrasi A. Expression Profiling of the Tripartite Motif Family Genes in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients. ACS Omega 2023; 8:25370-25377. [PMID: 37483213 PMCID: PMC10357460 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02800] [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: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the most prevalent pathogens which causes significant morbidity and mortality in 2% of the world's population. Several interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) are involved in HCV clearance by interacting with the viral proteins. Among these ISGs, the tripartite motif (TRIM) family genes are elevated during HCV infection. This study aims to evaluate the expression of three TRIM family genes in chronic hepatitis C patients, distributed among different groups, including TRIM11, TRIM14, and TRIM25. A total of 242 participants were recruited in this study, including 182 infected patients, 37 naïve individuals, and 23 control individuals. Out of 182 infected patients, 100 achieved sustained virologic response (SVR), 61 achieved rapid virologic response (RVR), and 21 patients developed hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), showing no response to the given treatments. Our results indicate highest expression levels of TRIM mRNA transcripts in the RVR group with the highest increase of 7.5 folds in TRIM25, 6.68 folds in TRIM14, followed by the data from patients of the SVR group. The elevation was also evident in other groups, i.e., SVR and HCC, in different patterns among all the three TRIM genes. In addition to elevation in expression levels, a linear correlation is observed between the TRIM mRNAs and viral loads of HCV. These results showed the potential role of TRIM family genes in HCV restriction.
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- Ramisha Khan
- Molecular
Virology Laboratory, Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
- Kinnaird
College for Women University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University, Mansehra 21120, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Malakand, Chakdara Dir Lower 18800, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Divison
of Molecular Virology, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Divison
of Molecular Virology, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Natural and
Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department
of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University, Mansehra 21120, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Natural and
Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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- Institute
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khyber Medical
University, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia
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- Natural and
Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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- Natural and
Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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Zhang Z, Idrees M, Wang F, Zhang N, Chen W, Ahmad M, Sultana S, Jiao Y, Zheng X, Li M, Prodhan ZH, Arfan M. Typification and Nomenclature Notes on Twenty-Nine Names in Asparagus (Asparagaceae). Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:2537. [PMID: 37447099 DOI: 10.3390/plants12132537] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Nomenclatural types for twenty-nine names belonging to the genus Asparagus are typified and discussed. The following names are lectotypified: A. altiscandens Engl. & Gilg, A. altissimus Munby, A. baumii Engl. & Gilg, A. benguellensis Baker, A. burchellii Baker, A. curillus Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb., A. deflexus Baker, A. duchesnei L.Linden, A. equisetoides Welw. ex Baker, A. fasciculatus Thunb., A. griffithii, Baker, A. homblei De Wild., A. kaessneri De Wild., A. lecardii De Wild., A. longicladus N.E.Br., A. longiflorus Franch., A. monophyllus Baker, A. palaestinus Baker, A. pastorianus Webb & Berthel., A. persicus Baker, A. poissonii H.Perrier, A. psilurus Welw. ex Baker, A. ritschardii De Wild., A. sapinii De Wild., A. scandens Thunb., A. schumanianus Schltr. ex H.Perrier, A. stellatus Baker, A. subfalcatus De Wild., and A. undulatus (L.f.) Thunb. (synonym of Dracaena undulata L.f.). A new name, Asparagus neofasciculatus, is proposed as a replacement name for A. fasciculatus Thunb., which is an illegitimate later homonym of A. fasciculatus R.Br. The original protologue of these names and the original materials are evaluated. Nomenclature remarks discussing the selection of type specimens are given for each name, and known isotypes or isolectotypes are also cited. This information could be utilized as a reference for future taxonomic and systematic studies on Asparagus around the world.
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- Zhiyong Zhang
- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
- Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
- Pakistan Academy of Science, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
- Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Longzi Lake Campus, College of Agronomy, Henan Agriculture University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Longzi Lake Campus, College of Agronomy, Henan Agriculture University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
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- Department of Botany, University of Education Lahore, Vehari Campus, Vehari 61100, Pakistan
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Khan AM, Idrees M, Perera CD, Haider Z, Joo MD, Kang JS, Lee SH, Kong IK. The effects of cycloastragenol on bovine embryo development, implantation potential and telomerase activity. Reprod Fertil Dev 2023:RD22280. [PMID: 37263290 DOI: 10.1071/rd22280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Telomerase reverse transcriptase is a key factor responsible for structural and cellular alterations in aged oocytes and changes in the structure of the zona pellucida and mitochondria. Telomerase expression is reduced in aged cumulus oocyte complexes, and its activation or enhanced expression would be beneficial for in vitro oocyte maturation and in vitro embryo development. AIMS This study aimed to investigate telomerase activation by cycloastragenol and its effect on bovine oocyte in vitro maturation, fertilisation, and early embryo development. METHODS We used qPCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence, reactive oxygen species (ROS) assay,TUNEL assay, JC-1 assay, and invasion assay to analyse the affect of cycloastragenol (CAG) on bovine oocyte maturation, embryo development, embryo quality and implantation potential. KEY RESULTS Cycloastragenol treatment of oocytes in in vitro maturation (IVM) media significantly (P<0.05) improved oocyte IVM (90.87%), embryo cleavage (90.78%), blastocyst hatching (27.04%), and embryo implantation potential. Telomerase also interacts with mitochondria, and JC-1 staining results showed significantly (P<0.05) higher mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) in the CAG-treated group. Furthermore, the inner cell mass (OCT4 and SOX2) and trophoblasts (CDX2) of the control and CAG groups were examined. Moreover, CAG treatment to primary cultured bovine cumulus cells substantially enhanced telomerase activity. CONCLUSIONS Telomerase activation via cycloastragenol is beneficial for bovine oocyte IVM and for the production of high-quality bovine embryos. IMPLICATIONS Cycloastragenol is a natural telomerase activator, and could be useful as a permanent component of oocyte maturation media.
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Ali A, Waqar M, Akram A, Rafique S, Rehman G, Idrees M, Halim SA, Waqas M, Uddin J, Gojayev A, Khan A, Al-Harrasi A. Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2: Insights into the epidemiology of the pandemic. J Infect Public Health 2023; 16:1256-1261. [PMID: 37300952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2023.05.036] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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AIM This study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and disease symptoms in Malakand, Pakistan. MATERIALS & METHOD 623 samples with suspected SARS-CoV-2 were collected from different regions of Malakand and analyzed to detect SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies using ELISA. RESULTS 306 (49.1%) 0 f 623 patients were anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG reactive, with a higher prevalence in males (75%) than females (25%). In this study, we enrolled two groups, subjects working in a non-medical setting and subjects working in a medical setting. Clinical symptoms were statistically linked with SARS-CoV-2. Four weeks of follow-up analysis of IgG titers in health care workers showed an increase in IgG antibodies titer. CONCLUSION This study gives insights into the community-based spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection, associated immunity, and herd immunity in the studied population. This study can provide insights to the government about early vaccination of this population as most of the population is not yet vaccinated.
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- Amjad Ali
- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Genome Centre for Molecular Based Diagnostics & Research (GCMBDR) Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan; Department of Biotechnology Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Molecular Virology laboratory Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Division of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Category-D Hospital Talash Dir Lower, Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Genome Centre for Molecular Based Diagnostics & Research (GCMBDR) Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan; Division of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore, Pakistan; Vice Chancellor of University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat-Al-Mou, 616, PO Box 33, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat-Al-Mou, 616, PO Box 33, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- School of Education, General Education Program, ADA University, Ahmadbey Aghaoghlu str. 11, Baku AZ1008, Azerbaijan
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat-Al-Mou, 616, PO Box 33, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman.
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat-Al-Mou, 616, PO Box 33, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman.
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Shah SY, Hadi FA, Idrees M, Levin-Carrion Y, Pande H, Oorloff MD, Khan QA, Nadella A. Fahr's Syndrome Secondary to Primary Hypoparathyroidism Presenting With Seizures and the Role of Steroid Therapy. Clin Med Insights Case Rep 2023; 16:11795476231178119. [PMID: 37284033 PMCID: PMC10240851 DOI: 10.1177/11795476231178119] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Background Fahr's syndrome a rare neurological condition characterized by an abnormal basal ganglia calcification. The condition has both genetic and metabolic causes. Here, we describe a patient who had Fahr's syndrome and basal secondary to hypoparathyroidism, and her calcium level raised after the administration of steroid therapy. Case report We presented a case of a 23-year-old female with seizures. Associated symptoms included headache, vertigo, disturbed sleep, and reduced appetite. Her laboratory workup revealed hypocalcemia and low parathyroid hormone level, computed tomographic (CT) scan of the brain showed diffuse calcification in the brain parenchyma. The patient was diagnosed as a case of Fahr's syndrome secondary to hypoparathyroidism. The patient was started on calcium and calcium supplementations along with anti-seizure therapy. Her calcium level raised after the initiation of oral prednisolone and she remained asymptomatic. Conclusion Steroid could be considered as an adjunct therapy with calcium and vitamin D supplementation in patient whose Fahr's syndrome is secondary to primary hypoparathyroidism.
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Riaz HA, Nishwa DE, Fatima A, Wahid B, Ali A, Kumari B, Idrees M. Risk of adverse outcomes following treatment with direct acting antiviral drugs in HCV infected patients with liver cirrhosis. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16169. [PMID: 37234654 PMCID: PMC10205523 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16169] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Introduction Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the second major cause of death in Pakistan. Previously, interferon-based regimens were considered highly recommended therapy for HCV patients. Since 2015, interferon-based therapy has been replaced with interferon-free therapy also known as Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) drugs. The treatment response of interferon-free regimens has been reported as highly effective treatment option with more than 90% sustained virological response (SVR) in chronic HCV infected patients in western countries of the world. Objective This study aims to analyze the treatment response of DAA drugs in HCV-infected Pakistani population with liver cirrhosis. Methodology We collected the total 94 sample of the HCV infected patients, from June 2020 to September 2020. Forty-six (46) patients were cirrhotic, and forty-eight (48) patients were non-cirrhotic. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21 software. Conclusion The findings of our study suggest that the response rate was 82.60% in HCV cirrhotic patients and 68.75% in HCV non-cirrhotic patients. Our study showed that overall treatment response was independent of age and gender. We also observed some adverse effects such as hepatocellular carcinoma, portosystemic encephalopathy (PSE), spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), ascites, among patients following treatment with interferon-free regimens.
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- Hafiza Arooba Riaz
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Hepatobiliary and Gastroenterology Unit, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
- Department of Microbiology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Food, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Division of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Chudhary HF, Ali A, Bibi S, Waqas M, Rafique S, Idrees M, Halim SA, Abdellattif MH, Khan A, Al-Harrasi A. Transcriptional Analysis of TP53 Gene in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients Treated with Sofosbuvir, Daclatasvir, Pegylated Interferon, and Ribavirin. ACS Omega 2023; 8:14784-14791. [PMID: 37125127 PMCID: PMC10134244 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00903] [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: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health problem that affects more than 170 million people globally. HCV is a principal cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) around the globe due to the high frequency of hepatitis C infection, and the high rate of HCC is seen in patients with HCV cirrhosis. TP53 is considered as a frequently altered gene in all cancer types, and it carries an interferon response element in its promoter region. In addition to that, the TP53 gene also interacts with different HCV proteins. HCV proteins especially NS3 protein and core protein induce the mutations in the TP53 gene that lower the expression of this gene in HCV patients and leads to HCC development. In this study, we examined the transcriptional analysis of the TP53 gene in HCV-infected patients administered with different combinations of antiviral therapies including sofosbuvir + daclatasvir, sofosbuvir + ribavirin, and pegylated interferon + ribavirin. This study included 107 subjects; 15 treated with sofosbuvir + daclatasvir, 58 treated with sofosbuvir + ribavirin, 11 treated with interferon + ribavirin, 8 untreated, 10 HCC patients, and 5 were healthy controls. Total RNA was extracted from the PMBCs of HCV infected patients and reverse transcribed into cDNA using a gene specific reverse primer. The expression level of TP53 mRNA was analyzed using quantitative PCR. The expression of TP53 mRNA was notably upregulated in rapid virological response (RVR), early virological response (EVR), and sustained virological response (SVR) groups as compared to non-responders and naïve groups. The expression of TP53 mRNA was seen high in HCC as compared to control groups. Additionally, it has been demonstrated that sofosbuvir + daclatasvir treatment stimulates significant elevation in TP53 gene expression as compared to (sofosbuvir + ribavirin) and (IFN + ribavirin) treatment. This study indicates that the TP53 gene expression is highly upregulated in RVR, EVR, and SVR groups as compared to control groups. Moreover, sofosbuvir + daclatasvir therapy induces significant rise in TP53 mRNA expression levels as compared to (sofosbuvir + ribavirin) and (IFN + ribavirin) treatment. According to these results, it can be concluded that sofosbuvir + daclatasvir plays a significant role in preventing HCV patients from developing severe liver complications as compared to other administered therapies. This study is novel as no such type of study has been conducted previously on the expression of TP53 in local HCV-infected population treated with different combinations of therapies. This study is helpful for the development of new therapeutic strategies and for improving existing therapies.
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- Hafiza
Rida Farooq Chudhary
- Division
of Molecular Virology, Center for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Division
of Molecular Virology, Center for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
- Department
of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra 2100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Malakand, Chakdara Dir Lower, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa 18800, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra 2100, Pakistan
- Natural
and Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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- Division
of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Division
of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, 87-West Canal Bank Road Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Natural
and Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Natural
and Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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- Natural
and Medical Sciences Research Center, University
of Nizwa, Birkat-ul-Mouz, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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Sabir SS, Farooq M, Din HU, Alam Q, Idrees M, Bilal M, Amin B. Correction: First principles study of electronic and optical properties and photocatalytic performance of GaN-SiS van der Waals heterostructure. RSC Adv 2023; 13:11546. [PMID: 37063724 PMCID: PMC10098439 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra90031b] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D1RA06011B.].
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- S S Sabir
- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
- Department of Physics, Bacha Khan University Charsadda Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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Munawar M, Idrees M, Alrebdi TA, Amin B. Correction: Revealing the electronic, optical and photocatalytic properties of PN-M 2CO 2 (P = Al, Ga; M = Ti, Zr, Hf) heterostructures. Nanoscale Adv 2023; 5:1816. [PMID: 36926571 PMCID: PMC10012834 DOI: 10.1039/d3na90024j] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D3NA00017F.].
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- M Munawar
- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University P.O. Box 84428 Riyadh 11671 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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Noor F, Nawaz R, Ahad A, Ajmal A, Abrar S, Shahid M, Sarwar A, Naz A, Mehmood U, Idrees M. Structural Analysis and Epitope Prediction of S2 Domain of SARS-CoV-2, Conservation Analysis Among Major Variants. Viral Immunol 2023; 36:110-121. [PMID: 36626119 DOI: 10.1089/vim.2022.0101] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a global pandemic. There are four structural proteins of the virus: spike, envelope, membrane, and nucleocapsid proteins. Various vaccines were designed and are effectively being used against the spike protein of the virus. However, several vaccine-related complications have been reported worldwide. Assuming that the structural integrity of the whole protein might be contributing to these complications, this study was performed to design epitopes using the S2 domain of the spike protein, which could trigger a strong immune response. We have also predicted antigenic and allergenic properties of the selected epitopes. A total of 49 B cell epitopes passing antigenicity and other assessment filters were found using three methods. Among them, RDLICAQ had the highest antigenicity score (1.1443). However, only one cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitope, RSFIEDLLF, passed the essential filters with an antigenicity score of 0.5782 to show an appropriate immune response for T cells, while among 21 helper T cell lymphocyte epitopes that were filtered, FAMQMAYRFNGIGVT showed the highest (1.3688) antigenicity score. Conservation analysis revealed that the S2 domain is significantly conserved, thus making it an ideal candidate for vaccine development. We have also designed a vaccine construct based on the best suiting components found during the whole study. This construct and S2 domain solely can be future subjects of interest or might be included in a subunit cocktail formulation for attaining unabridged immunogenicity.
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- Faiqa Noor
- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- National Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- National Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.,Vice Chancellor Office, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Wahid B, Kumari B, Saifullah KM, Idrees M. The History and Current Killings of Polio Vaccinators in Pakistan: A Need for Targeted Surveillance Strategy. Asia Pac J Public Health 2023; 35:183-188. [PMID: 36856226 DOI: 10.1177/10105395231158866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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Poliomyelitis has been eliminated from all countries of the world except Pakistan and Afghanistan. One of the major reasons is the stigmas associated with the polio vaccine that has been repetitively discussed in literature, and governments of both the countries are already making serious efforts to control this public health challenge, but till this moment, the state officials have not introduced any surveillance strategy for the security of polio workers in National Emergency Action Plan (NEAP) for Polio Eradication. This report highlights the issue of targeted killing and terrorism attacks on polio vaccinators in Pakistan and also devises a surveillance strategy to provide security to polio workers at immediate possible because the current chaos in Afghanistan will ultimately lead to more terrorist attacks on polio vaccinators.
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- Braira Wahid
- Department of Microbiology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Molecular Virology, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Batool S, Idrees M, Han ST, Roy VAL, Zhou Y. Electrical Contacts With 2D Materials: Current Developments and Future Prospects. Small 2023; 19:e2206550. [PMID: 36587964 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206550] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Current electrical contact models are occasionally insufficient at the nanoscale owing to the wide variations in outcomes between 2D mono and multi-layered and bulk materials that result from their distinctive electrostatics and geometries. Contrarily, devices based on 2D semiconductors present a significant challenge due to the requirement for electrical contact with resistances close to the quantum limit. The next generation of low-power devices is already hindered by the lack of high-quality and low-contact-resistance contacts on 2D materials. The physics and materials science of electrical contact resistance in 2D materials-based nanoelectronics, interface configurations, charge injection mechanisms, and numerical modeling of electrical contacts, as well as the most pressing issues that need to be resolved in the field of research and development, will all be covered in this review.
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- Saima Batool
- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Additive Manufacturing Institute, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Electronics Science & Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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Munawar M, Idrees M, Alrebdi TA, Amin B. Revealing the electronic, optical and photocatalytic properties of PN-M 2CO 2 (P = Al, Ga; M = Ti, Zr, Hf) heterostructures. Nanoscale Adv 2023; 5:1405-1415. [PMID: 36866260 PMCID: PMC9972871 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00017f] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Using DFT, the electronic structure, optical, and photocatalytic properties of PN (P = Ga, Al) and M2CO2 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) monolayers and their PN-M2CO2 van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) are investigated. Optimized lattice parameters, bond length, bandgap, conduction and valence band edges show the potential of PN (P = Ga, Al) and M2CO2 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) monolayers in photocatalytic applications, and the application of the present approach to combine these monolayers and form vdWHs for efficient electronic, optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications is shown. Based on the same hexagonal symmetry and experimentally achievable lattice mismatch of PN (P = Ga, Al) with M2CO2 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) monolayers, we have fabricated PN-M2CO2 vdWHs. Binding energies, interlayer distance and AIMD calculations show the stability of PN-M2CO2 vdWHs and demonstrate that these materials can be easily fabricated experimentally. The calculated electronic band structures show that all the PN-M2CO2 vdWHs are indirect bandgap semiconductors. Type-II[-I] band alignment is obtained for GaN(AlN)-Ti2CO2[GaN(AlN)-Zr2CO2 and GaN(AlN)-Hf2CO2] vdWHs. PN-Ti2CO2 (PN-Zr2CO2) vdWHs with a PN(Zr2CO2) monolayer have greater potential than a Ti2CO2(PN) monolayer, indicating that charge is transfer from the Ti2CO2(PN) to PN(Zr2CO2) monolayer, while the potential drop separates charge carriers (electron and holes) at the interface. The work function and effective mass of the carriers of PN-M2CO2 vdWHs are also calculated and presented. A red (blue) shift is observed in the position of excitonic peaks from AlN to GaN in PN-Ti2CO2 and PN-Hf2CO2 (PN-Zr2CO2) vdWHs, while significant absorption for photon energies above 2 eV for AlN-Zr2CO2, GaN-Ti2CO2 and PN-Hf2CO2, give them good optical profiles. The calculated photocatalytic properties demonstrate that PN-M2CO2 (P = Al, Ga; M = Ti, Zr, Hf) vdWHs are the best candidates for photocatalytic water splitting.
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- M Munawar
- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University P.O. Box 84428 Riyadh 11671 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology Abbottabad 22010 Pakistan
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Jiang Y, Zhang D, Idrees M, Li X, Zhou J, Xu J. Two New Records of Agaricales (Psilocybe papuana and Cystoagaricus populinus) from China. CMJS 2023. [DOI: 10.12982/cmjs.2023.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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T wo new records of agaric macrofungi, Cystoagaricus populinus and Psilocybe papuana, are described from Northeast and Southwest China. Morphological characteristics were examined and a phylogenetic tree was constructed. Cystoagaricus populinus is characterized by orange-brown pileus and pileipellis. Additionally, the significant characteristics of P. papuana are brown with umbo pileus, and basidiospores with germ pores. The phylogenetic analyses based on the ITS region indicated that these two species were most closely related to C. populinus and Psilocybe cf. papuana, respectively. Prior to this study, P. papuana distributed found in Papua New Guinea, while C. populinus found in Italy and Spain. Comprehensive descriptions, illustrations, hand drawings and phylogenetic trees of C. populinus and P. papuana are provided.
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Ahmed S, Vajeeha A, Idrees M, Hussain A, Munir R, Zaidi G, Zahid K, Ahmed R, Fatima Z, Rafique S, Achakzai NM. Genotypic distribution of human papillomavirus and phylogenetic analysis of E6 and E7 gene of HR-HPV variants isolated from Pakistani population. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32651. [PMID: 36637937 PMCID: PMC9839285 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032651] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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High-risk-human papillomavirus (HR-HPV)-induced cervical cancer is the second most common cause of death among females worldwide. HPV16 is the most prevalent HR-HPV infection worldwide. This study found the genotypic distribution of HR-HPV in the local population and investigated the sequence variations among the E6 and E7 oncogenes of the local HPV16 genotype to the E6 and E7 oncogenes of the foreign HPV16 genotypes and constructed a phylogenetic relationship based on nucleotide sequence comparison among the variants identified in our study along with previously reported isolates that were obtained from different regions of the world. The samples were collected from patients with cervical cancer. Genomic DNA was extracted, and HR-HPV genotypes were determined using real-time PCR. The HPV16 E6 and E7 genes were amplified and sequenced. A HPV16 phylogenetic tree was constructed using the maximum likelihood method with MEGA 7. HPV16 was the most prevalent human papillomavirus (HPV) type identified in the present study. HPV16 isolates belonged to the A1 sublineage of the European branch. Twenty-one nucleotide sequences were included in this analysis. The first, second, and third codon positions are also included. The final dataset included 776 positions.
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- Sameen Ahmed
- Centre of Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Centre of Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- * Correspondence: Shazia Rafique, CEMB, University of the Punjab, 87-west canal bank road, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore 53700, Pakistan (e-mail: )
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- Department of Molecular Biology, DNA Section, Legal Medicine Directorate, Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan
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El-Sheikh M, Mesalam A, Khalil AAK, Idrees M, Ahn MJ, Mesalam AA, Kong IK. Downregulation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway in Juglone-Treated Bovine Oocytes. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12010114. [PMID: 36670976 PMCID: PMC9854430 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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We have previously reported that juglone, a natural compound found in Juglandaceae with a wide range of biological activities, can reduces the developmental competence of bovine oocytes. In the current study, we investigated the possible mechanisms behind the toxicity of juglone and the relationship with PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling during the in vitro maturation (IVM) of oocytes. Results show that oocyte exposure to juglone was associated with a significant decrease in filamentous actin (F-actin) accumulation. The RT-qPCR showed downregulation of the meiosis progression indicator GSK-3A, oocyte development marker BMP15, mitochondria fusion controlling MFN1, oxidative stress-related OGG1, and histone methylation-related EZH1, EZH2, SUZ12, G9a, and SUV39H2 genes in juglone-treated oocytes. In addition, glycolysis- (PFK1 and GLUT1), ATP synthesis- (ATPase8 and ATP5F1B), and OXPHOS-specific markers (SDHA and SDHD), as well as the oocyte survival regulators (SOD2, VEGF, and MAPK1) significantly decreased upon juglone treatment. Moreover, lower expression of PI3K, AKT, and mTOR was observed at the transcriptional and/or translational level(s). The autophagy markers LC3B and beclin-1 as well as the DNA damage-specific marker 8-OxoG displayed overexpression in juglone-exposed oocytes. Taken together, our results show that administration of juglone during the IVM can reduce the quality and developmental health of bovine oocytes through downregulation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and its downstream signaling cascades.
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- Marwa El-Sheikh
- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
- Correspondence: (A.A.M.); (I.-K.K.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
- The King Kong Corp. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (A.A.M.); (I.-K.K.)
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Nasar S, Shaheen H, Murtaza G, Tinghong T, Arfan M, Idrees M. Socioeconomic Evaluation of Common Bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Cultivation in Providing Sustainable Livelihood to the Mountain Populations of Kashmir Himalayas. Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:213. [PMID: 36616342 PMCID: PMC9823699 DOI: 10.3390/plants12010213] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Phaseolus vulgaris L. is the major pulse cultivated and culturally inculcated in the food habits of the locals in the Himalayan mountainous region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan. The current study was designed to investigate the role of P. vulgaris cultivation in providing livelihood support and to evaluate its production and consumption patterns correlated with the household variables in the state of AJK. The socio-economic data was collected from nine bean cultivated areas in six districts of AJK. The data was acquired by administrating a total of 522 detailed semi structured questionnaires from a diverse array of the respondents following the snowball technique focusing on yield, consumption, revenue generation and livelihood support provided by bean cultivation. The results revealed that common bean cultivation provided significant livelihood support to the local mountainous populations with an average annual income of 50.80 $/family. Subsequently, bean production contributed an average annual per capita income of 6.81 $ in the area, which was attributed to the large family size. Local populations showed an average bean production of 33.93 kg/family, whereas the average annual bean consumption was recorded as 31.99 kg/family in the region. Bean crops were recorded to have an average price of $1.49/kg, with significant variations in the study area correlated with local yield. A data analysis indicated a strong correlation in bean production and consumption patterns. Common bean farmers had a very small farm size, averaging 0.24 ha, where 100% of farmers cultivated common beans as an intercrop with Maize as the primary crop. A Pearson’s test (p value < 0.05) revealed significant correlations between land holding and bean production as well as consumption, and bean production with annual per capita income. Small farm size, declining soil fertility, low bean pricing and the unavailability of market mechanisms were identified as the major challenges faced by the common bean farmers. It is recommended to employ an integrated bean farming approach to enhance the economic impact of common bean cultivation in the socioeconomic appraisal of the local populations.
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- Sidra Nasar
- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmi, Muzaffarabad 13100, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmi, Muzaffarabad 13100, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmi, Muzaffarabad 13100, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture and Forestry Engineering and Planning, Tongren University, Tongren 554300, China
- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in the Fanjing Mountain Region, Tongren University, Tongren 554300, China
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- Department of Botany, University of Education Lahore, Vehari Campus, Vehari 61100, Pakistan
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- College of Life Science, Neijiang Normal University, Neijiang 641000, China
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Bashir K, Bilal M, Amin B, Chen Y, Idrees M. Structural, electronic and thermoelectric properties of GeC and MXO (M = Ti, Zr and X = S, Se) monolayers and their van der Waals heterostructures. RSC Adv 2023; 13:9624-9635. [PMID: 36968037 PMCID: PMC10037300 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07797c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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Vertical stacking of two-dimensional materials into layered van der Waals heterostructures is considered favourable for nanoelectronics and thermoelectric applications. In this work, we investigate the structural, electronic and thermoelectric properties of GeC and Janus monolayers MXO (M = Ti, Zr; X = S, Se) and their van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures using first-principles calculations. The values of binding energies, interlayer distances and thermal stability confirm the stability of these vdW heterostructures. The calculated band structure shows that GeC monolayer have a direct band gap while MXO (M = Ti, Zr; X = S, Se) and their van der Waals heterostructures show indirect band nature. Partial density of states confirms the type-II band alignment of GeC–MXY vdW heterostructures. Our results shows that ZrSeO (GeC) monolayers and GeC–ZrSO vdW heterostructures have higher power factor, making them promising for thermoelectric device applications. Calculated Seebeck coefficient (a) and (b) electrical conductivity (c) and (d) and power factor (e) and (f) of GeC–TiSO, GeC–TiSeO, GeC–ZrSO and GeC–ZrSeO vdW heterostructures for 300 K and 800 K, respectively.![]()
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- Khadeeja Bashir
- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and TechnologyHavelianAbbottabad 22010Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and TechnologyHavelianAbbottabad 22010Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and TechnologyHavelianAbbottabad 22010Pakistan
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang212013JiangsuChina
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang212013JiangsuChina
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Minhas S, Kashif M, Rehman Z, Idrees M, Ansari F. Molecular characterization and risk factors of oral high-risk human papillomavirus among females in Punjab, Pakistan. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e27893. [PMID: 35644904 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27893] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND The development of oral and oropharyngeal cancers is associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. However, debate exists about the prevalence of high-risk oral HPV (HR-HPV) and its associated risk factors. This study evaluated the distribution of genotypes and associated risk factors of oral HR-HPV infection in the normal oral mucosa of the Pakistani female population with general gynecological problems. METHODS A total of 200 females from a regional gynecological hospital in Pakistan were included in this cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire was carried out, followed by the study participants' oral and dental examinations. Whole saliva was collected by a drooling method. The viral DNA extraction and oral HR-HPV genotyping were detected via real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Among the 200 females (mean age, 37.76 years), 22 females (11%) were positive for oral HR-HPV DNA. Single oral HR-HPV infection was seen in 8%, whereas co-infection was observed in 3% with HPV16 and HPV18 most common genotypes. Comparison of the risk factors like oral sex history odds ratio (OR 8.21, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.85-28.16; p < 0.005), and open-mouth kissing (OR, 5.17; 95% CI 1.48-27.41; p = 0.005) with oral HR-HPV infection was found to be significantly associated. CONCLUSION In Pakistan, oral HR-HPV-positive infection is not uncommon; HPV16 and HPV18 are the most frequent genotypes. Furthermore, this study also provides data that oral HR-HPV positive infection was significantly associated with sexual behaviors. Therefore, preventive health efforts, like health education and vaccination, should be practiced.
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- Sadia Minhas
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.,Department of Oral Pathology, Dental Section, Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan
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- Center of Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Shahid M, Idrees M, Rasul A, Amin I, Afzal S. Identification of Predictive Factors in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients with Non-Infected Individuals: A Comparative Analysis. PAK J ZOOL 2023. [DOI: 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210805100855] [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: 02/27/2023]
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Sabir SS, Ud Din H, Alam Q, Idrees M, Bin A, Khan W, Farooq M, Cuong N, Nguyen CV. First principles study of electronic properties and optoelectronic performance of type-II SiS/BSe heterostructure. NEW J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj06198h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The construction of van der Waals heterostructures are extensively studied for designing new devices for potential applications in nanotechnology and renewable energy. In this work, we perform the first-principles calculations...
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Idrees M, Kumar V, Khan AM, Joo MD, Lee KW, Sohn SH, Kong IK. Cycloastragenol activation of telomerase improves β-Klotho protein level and attenuates age-related malfunctioning in ovarian tissues. Mech Ageing Dev 2023; 209:111756. [PMID: 36462538 DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2022.111756] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Age-related deterioration in the reproductive capacity of women is directly related to the poor developmental potential of ovarian follicles. Although telomerase plays a key role in female fertility, TERT-targeting therapeutic strategies for age-related female infertility have yet to be investigated. This study elucidated the effect of Telomerase activation on mice ovaries and more specifically on Klb (β-Klotho) gene expression, which is linked to ageing, female hormonal regulation, and cyclicity. The homology-based 3D model of hTERT was used to predict its binding mode of Cycloastragenol (CAG) using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations. Based on docking score, simulation behavior, and interaction with hTERT residues it was observed that CAG could bind with the hTERT model. CAG treatment to primary cultured mouse granulosa cells and activation of telomerase was examined via telomerase activity assay (Mouse TE (telomerase) ELISA Kit) and telomere length by quantitative fluorescence in situ hybridization. CAG mediated telomerase also significantly improved β-Klotho protein level in the aged granulosa cells. To demonstrate that β-Klotho is telomerase dependent, the TERT was knocked down via siRNA in granulosa cells and protein level of β-Klotho was examined. Furthermore, CAG-mediated telomerase activation significantly enhanced the level of Klb and recovered ovarian follicles in the D-galactose (D-gal)-induced ovarian ageing mouse model. Moreover, Doxorubicin-induced ovarian damage, which changes ovarian hormones, and inhibit follicular growth was successfully neutralized by CAG activated telomerase and its recovery of β-Klotho level. In conclusion, TERT dependent β-Klotho regulation in ovarian tissues is one of the mechanisms, which can overcome female infertility.
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- Muhammad Idrees
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Gyeongnam Province, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Life Sciences, Department of Bio & Medical Big Data (BK21 Four), Research Institute of Natural Science (RINS), Gyeongsang National University (GNU), 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Gyeongnam Province, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Gyeongnam Province, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Life Sciences, Department of Bio & Medical Big Data (BK21 Four), Research Institute of Natural Science (RINS), Gyeongsang National University (GNU), 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52725, Gyeongnam Province, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Gyeongnam Province, Republic of Korea; Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongnam Province, Republic of Korea; The King Kong Corp. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Gyeongnam Province, Republic of Korea.
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Sabir SS, Din HU, Alam Q, Idrees M, Amin B, Khan W, Farooq M, Nguyen CQ, Nguyen CV. Correction: First principles study of electronic properties and optoelectronic performance of type-II SiS/BSe heterostructure. NEW J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d3nj90048g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Correction for ‘First principles study of electronic properties and optoelectronic performance of type-II SiS/BSe heterostructure’ by Shah Saleemullah Sabir et al., New J. Chem., 2023, 47, 4537–4542, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ06198H.
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Williamson SR, Hes O, Trpkov K, Aggarwal A, Satapathy A, Mishra S, Sharma S, Sangoi A, Cheng L, Akgul M, Idrees M, Levin A, Sadasivan S, San Miguel Fraile P, Rogala J, Comperat E, Berney DM, Bulimbasic S, McKenney JK, Jha S, Sampat NY, Mohanty SK. Low-grade oncocytic tumour of the kidney is characterised by genetic alterations of TSC1, TSC2, MTOR or PIK3CA and consistent GATA3 positivity. Histopathology 2023; 82:296-304. [PMID: 36208048 DOI: 10.1111/his.14816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [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: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Low-grade oncocytic tumour (LOT) of the kidney has recently emerged as a potential novel tumour type. Despite similarity to oncocytoma or eosinophilic chromophobe renal cell carcinoma, it shows diffuse keratin 7 immunohistochemistry (IHC) and negative KIT (CD117), which differs from both. We aimed to identify the molecular characteristics of these tumours. Seventeen tumours (one male, 16 female, nine previously published) fitting the original description of this entity (solid eosinophilic cell morphology, often with areas of tumour cells loosely stretched in oedematous stroma, and the above IHC features) were analysed with a next-generation sequencing panel of 324 cancer-associated genes from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue. All tumours harboured at least one alteration in either TSC1 (n = 7, 41%), TSC2 (n = 2, 12%), MTOR (n = 5, 29%) or PIK3CA (n = 4, 24%). Four tumours harboured a second alteration, including two NF2, one each in conjunction with MTOR and TSC2 alterations, one PTEN with TSC1 alteration and one tumour with both MTOR and TSC1 alterations. No other renal cancer-related or recurring gene alterations were identified. In addition to the previously described IHC findings, 16 of 16 were positive for GATA3. Eleven patients with follow-up had no metastases or recurrent tumours. Recurrent tuberous sclerosis/MTOR pathway gene alterations in LOT support its consideration as a distinct morphological, immunohistochemical and genetic entity. PIK3CA is another pathway member that may be altered in these tumours. Further study will be necessary to determine whether tumour behaviour or syndromic associations differ from those of oncocytoma and chromophobe carcinoma, warranting different clinical consideration.
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- Sean R Williamson
- Department of Pathology, Robert J. Tomsich Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Alberta Precision Labs and University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pathology, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne University, Paris VI, Paris, France
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Bartshealth NHS Trust and Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Robert J. Tomsich Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- CORE Diagnostics, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.,Advanced Medical Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Riaz H, Idrees M, Qayyum S, Waqas M, Hussain Z, Khan MI. PLATELET INDICES IN LEUKEMIAS: - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY. JMS 2022. [DOI: 10.52764/jms.22.30.4.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the pattern of changes in the platelet indices in different Leukemias.
Material and method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Pathology Department of Khyber Teaching Hospital from January 2021 to December 2021 (1-year duration). Diagnosed acute and chronic leukemia cases were included while those receiving therapeutic chemotherapy were excluded. The platelet count was analyzed as a part of complete blood counts by the Sysmex Hematology analyzer in the Hematology section of the Pathology department. The changes observed in the platelet counts in different types of leukemia were recorded in a proforma. Mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentages were used to compute variables.
Results: The age range of the 100 included cases of leukemia was 01 - 50 years. The mean age of the study population was 30 ± 10 SD years. Platelet count was low in acute Leukemias and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Only in chronic myeloid leukemia, raised platelet count was seen (in 62% of cases). Mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width were decreased in all leukemias.
Conclusion: Platelet indices are decreased in Leukemias, with the exception of chronic myeloid leukemia where platelet count is raised.
Keywords: Platelet count, Acute lymphoid leukemia, Acute myelogenous leukemia, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Chronic myelogenous leukemia.
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