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Khan A, Mushtaq MH, Muhammad J, Ahmed B, Khan EA, Khan A, Zakki SA, Altaf E, Haq I, Saleem A, Warraich MA, Ahmed N, Rabaan AA. Global epidemiology of Equine Influenza viruses; "A possible emerging zoonotic threat in future" an extensive systematic review with evidence. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 83:e246591. [PMID: 34468519 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.246591] [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: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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There are different opinions around the World regarding the zoonotic capability of H3N8 equine influenza viruses. In this report, we have tried to summarize the findings of different research and review articles from Chinese, English, and Mongolian Scientific Literature reporting the evidence for equine influenza virus infections in human beings. Different search engines i.e. CNKI, PubMed, ProQuest, Chongqing Database, Mongol Med, and Web of Knowledge yielded 926 articles, of which 32 articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. Analyzing the epidemiological and Phylogenetic data from these articles, we found a considerable experimental and observational evidence of H3N8 equine influenza viruses infecting human being in different parts of the World in the past. Recently published articles from Pakistan and China have highlighted the emerging threat and capability of equine influenza viruses for an epidemic in human beings in future. In this review article we have summarized the salient scientific reports published on the epidemiology of equine influenza viruses and their zoonotic aspect. Additionally, several recent developments in the start of 21st century, including the transmission and establishment of equine influenza viruses in different animal species i.e. camels and dogs, and presumed encephalopathy associated to influenza viruses in horses, have documented the unpredictable nature of equine influenza viruses. In sum up, several reports has highlighted the unpredictable nature of H3N8 EIVs highlighting the need of continuous surveillance for H3N8 in equines and humans in contact with them for novel and threatening mutations.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Khan
- The University of Haripur, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Lahore, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Microbiology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Nanjing Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Microbiology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Marketing Rennes School of Business, Rennes, France
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- Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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Haq IU, Mehmood Z, Afzal T, Khan N, Ahmed B, Nawsherwan, Ali L, Khan A, Muhammad J, Khan EA, Khan J, Zakki SA, Xu J, Shu Y. Prevalence and determinants of stunting among preschool and school-going children in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e249971. [PMID: 34259717 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.249971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Stunting is a significant public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. This study assessed the prevalence of stunting and associated risk factors of stunting among preschool and school-going children in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted by visiting 656 households through multi-stage sampling. Respondent's anthropometric measurements, socio-demographic information and sanitation facilities were explored. A logistic regression model was used to determine determinants of stunting, controlling for all possible confounders. The overall prevalence of stunting in children was 40.5%, among children 36.1% boys and 46.3% of girls were stunted. The prevalence of stunting in under-five children was 50.7%. Female children (OR=1.35, 95% CI:0.94-2.0), children aged 13-24 months (OR=6.5, 95% CI: 3.0-13.9), mothers aged 15-24 years (OR=4.4, 95% CI: 2.6-7.2), joint family (OR=2.1, 95% CI: 1.4-3.0) did not have access to improved drinking water (OR=3.3, 95% CI: 1.9-5.9), and the toilet facility (OR=2.8, 95% CI, 1.9-4.3), while the children from district Nowshera (OR=1.7, 95% CI: 0.9-3.2) were significantly (P<0.05) associated in univariate analysis. The regression model revealed that child age, maternal age, family type, quality of water, and toilet facility, were the significant (P<0.05) factors contributing to child stunting in the flood-hit areas. Identification of key factors might be helpful for policymakers in designing comprehensive community-based programs for the reduction of stunting in flood-affected areas. In disasters such as flood, the detrimental consequences of the stunting problem could be even more on children. Evidence-based education and care must be provided to the families in the flood-affected regions to reduce the stunting problem. The determinants of stunting should be targeted by making comprehensive policies regarding proper nutrition, livelihood, clean water, and sanitation facilities in flood-hit regions.
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- I Ul Haq
- Department of Public Health & Nutrition, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Math's, Stats & Computer Science, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Basic Health Unit Rakhi Mounh, Tehsil Koh-e-Suleman, District Health Authority Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
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- Goat Production Research Station Charbagh Swat, Livestock and Dairy Development Research Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Public Health & Nutrition, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Institute of Nursing Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Public Health & Nutrition, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Piao JL, Jin YJ, Li ML, Zakki SA, Sun L, Feng QW, Zhou D, Kondo T, Cui ZG, Inadera H. Excessive Oxidative Stress in the Synergistic Effects of Shikonin on the Hyperthermia-Induced Apoptosis. Curr Mol Med 2019; 18:322-334. [PMID: 30360736 DOI: 10.2174/1566524018666181024161704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 09/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyperthermia (HT) has been used widely for cancer therapy, and the development of modern devices has made it more efficient. Shikonin (SHK) is a natural naphthoquinone derivative from a Chinese herb. Although the anticancer properties of SHK are evident, the underlying molecular mechanisms are not fully understood. OBJECTIVE In this study, the effects of combining low doses of SHK with mild HT were investigated in the U937 cell line. METHODS The cells were subjected to HT at 44°C for 10 min with or without SHK pretreatment, and parameters reflecting apoptosis, ROS generation and intracellular calcium elevation were evaluated by using DNA fragmentation, flow cytometry, and western blot analyses. RESULTS SHK 0.5 µM significantly enhanced HT-induced apoptosis as indicated by DNA fragmentation and caspase-3 activation with increased generation of ROS and elevation of intracellular calcium. The combined treatment also synergistically activated proapoptotic proteins and inactivated anti-apoptotic proteins. Furthermore, the phosphorylation of JNK and PKC- δ and the dephosphorylation of ERK and AKT were the upstream effects that may have compounded the induction of apoptosis. The modulatory effects of HT and SHK were abrogated with the employment of NAC and JNK-IN-8 by inactivating the MAPK pathway and cleavage of caspase-3. Intracellular calcium was also elevated and was found to be responsible for the induction of cell death evident by the DNA fragmentation with or without the employment of BAPTA-AM. CONCLUSION Conclusively, this study provides persuasive evidence that SHK in combination with HT is a propitious therapeutic way for augmentation of apoptosis and hence suggest a novel strategy for treating cancers.
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- J-L Piao
- Graduate School of Medicine, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.,Department of Radiological Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.,Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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