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Asdaq SMB, Mannasaheb BA, Orfali R, Shaikh IA, Alshehri A, Alghamdi A, Alrashdi MM, Almadani ME, Abdalla FMA. Antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of Crocin in high-fat diet plus streptozotocin-induced type-2 diabetic rats. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2024; 38:3946320231220178. [PMID: 38233742 PMCID: PMC10798082 DOI: 10.1177/03946320231220178] [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: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Crocin, the principal water-soluble active constituent of saffron, possesses numerous pharmacological activities. The present investigation examined the potential antidiabetic and antioxidant characteristics of Crocin in rats with type-2 diabetes by administering it orally and intraperitoneally (i.p.). METHODS After 2 weeks of a high-fat diet, streptozotocin (STZ) (i.p., 40 mg/kg) was administered to male adult rats to induce type-2 diabetes mellitus. Body weight and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were measured on days zero, weeks 1, and 2. At the end of 2 weeks of drug administration in their respective groups, fasting insulin and glucose levels were estimated, and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was determined. Intraperitoneal glucose (IPGTT) and insulin tolerance tests (ITT) were carried out. Histopathological investigation and biochemical parameters were estimated in pancreatic tissues. RESULTS The Crocin (100 mg/kg) treatment has significantly improved body weight, abatement of FBG, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR. Likewise, Crocin treatment significantly improved the glucose and insulin challenges. We observed a significantly marked elevation in endogenous antioxidant enzymes in Crocin-treated groups. Similarly, Crocin treatment reversed the histopathological changes and restored the normal integrity and function of the pancreas. CONCLUSION The overall finding indicates that intraperitoneal administration of Crocin demonstrated better control of glycemic level and body weight. Further, it has improved insulin levels in the serum and potentiated antioxidant properties.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Clinical Pharmacy, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada
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Revankar AG, Bagewadi ZK, Shaikh IA, Mannasaheb BA, Ghoneim MM, Khan AA, Asdaq SMB. In-vitro and computational analysis of Urolithin-A for anti-inflammatory activity on Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2). Saudi J Biol Sci 2023; 30:103804. [PMID: 37727526 PMCID: PMC10505678 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) participates in the inflammation process by converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandin G2 which increases inflammation, pain and fever. COX-2 has an active site and a heme pocket and blocking these sites stops the inflammation. Urolithin A is metabolite of ellagitannin produced from humans and animals gut microbes. In the current study, Urolithin A showed good pharmacokinetic properties. Molecular docking of the complex of Urolithin A and COX-2 revealed the ligand affinity of -7.97 kcal/mol with the ligand binding sites at TYR355, PHE518, ILE517 and GLN192 with the 4-H bonds at a distance of 2.8 Å, 2.3 Å, 2.5 Å and 1.9 Å. The RMSD plot for Urolithin A and COX-2 complex was observed to be constant throughout the duration of dynamics. A total of 3 pair of hydrogen bonds was largely observed on average of 3 simulation positions for dynamics duration of 500 ns. The MMPBSA analysis showed that active site amino acids had a binding energy of -22.0368 kJ/mol indicating that throughout the simulation the protein of target was bounded by Urolithin A. In-silico results were validated by biological assays. Urolithin A strongly revealed to exhibit anti-inflammatory effect on COX-2 with an IC50 value of 44.04 µg/mL. The anti-inflammatory capability was also depicted through reduction of protein denaturation that showed 37.6 ± 0.1 % and 43.2 ± 0.07 % reduction of protein denaturation for BSA and egg albumin respectively at 500 µg/mL. The present study, suggests Urolithin A to be an effective anti-inflammatory compound for therapeutic use.
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- Archana G. Revankar
- Department of Biotechnology, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, Karnataka 580031, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, Karnataka 580031, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General Science, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia
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Das K, Das P, Almuqbil M, Asdaq SMB, Nikhil K, Preethi K, Angelinkiruba A, Alomar NF, Al Harbi RM, Al Abdullah WA, Alshehri SM, Laghabi YA, Alsaegh AR, Mohzari Y, Alshehri S, Mannasaheb BA, Rabbani SI. Inhibition of SARS-CoV2 viral infection with natural antiviral plants constituents: An in-silico approach. J King Saud Univ Sci 2023; 35:102534. [PMID: 36619666 PMCID: PMC9811905 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2022.102534] [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: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Background and Objective In 2019, a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) was declared pandemic. Advancement in computational technology has provided rapid and cost-effective techniques to test the efficacy of newer therapeutic agents. This study evaluated some of the potent phytochemicals obtained from AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy)-listed medicinal plants against SARS-CoV-2 proteins using computational techniques. Materials and methods The potential SARS-CoV-2 protein targets were utilized to study the ligand-protein binding characteristics. The bioactive agents were obtained from ashwagandha, liquorice, amla, neem, tinospora, pepper, and stevia. Ivermectin was utilized as a reference agent to compare its efficacy with phytochemicals. Results The computational analysis suggested that all the bioactive components from the selected plants possessed negative docking scores (ranging from -6.24 to -10.53). The phytoconstituents were well absorbed, distributed in the body except for the CNS, metabolized by liver enzymes, well cleared from the body, and well tolerated. The data suggest that AYUSH-recommended plants demonstrated therapeutic efficacy against SARS CoV-2 virus infection with significantly reduced toxicity. Conclusion The phytoconstituents were found to hinder the early stages of infection, such as absorption and penetration, while ivermectin prevented the passage of genetic material from the cytoplasm to the nucleus. Additional research involving living tissues and clinical trials are suggested to corroborate the computational findings.
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- Kuntal Das
- NITTE College of Pharmacy, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, #12/1, Chikkabelandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore 560035, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, #12/1, Chikkabelandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore 560035, India
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- Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, #12/1, Chikkabelandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore 560035, India
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- Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, #12/1, Chikkabelandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore 560035, India
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- Pharmaceutical Services, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Services, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Services, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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Alghamdi A, Almuqbil M, Alrofaidi MA, Burzangi AS, Alshamrani AA, Alzahrani AR, Kamal M, Imran M, Alshehri S, Mannasaheb BA, Alomar NF, Asdaq SMB. Potential Antioxidant Activity of Apigenin in the Obviating Stress-Mediated Depressive Symptoms of Experimental Mice. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27249055. [PMID: 36558188 PMCID: PMC9787100 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27249055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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This study aimed to examine the antidepressant properties of apigenin in an experimental mouse model of chronic mild stress (CMS). Three weeks following CMS, albino mice of either sex were tested for their antidepressant effects using the tail suspension test (TST) and the sucrose preference test. The percentage preference for sucrose solution and the amount of time spent immobile in the TST were calculated. The brain malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, catalase activity, and reduced glutathione levels were checked to determine the antioxidant potential of treatments. When compared to the control, animals treated with apigenin during the CMS periods showed significantly shorter TST immobility times. Apigenin administration raised the percentage preference for sucrose solution in a dose-dependent manner, which put it on par with the widely used antidepressant imipramine. Animals treated with apigenin displayed a significantly (p ˂ 0.05) greater spontaneous locomotor count (281) when compared to the vehicle-treated group (245). Apigenin was also highly effective in significantly (p ˂ 0.01) lowering plasma corticosterone levels (17 vs. 28 µg/mL) and nitrite (19 vs. 33 µg/mL) produced by CMS in comparison to the control group. During CMS, a high dose (50 mg/kg) of apigenin was given, which greatly increased the reduced glutathione level while significantly decreasing the brain's MDA and catalase activity when compared to the control group. As a result, we infer that high doses of apigenin may have potential antidepressant effects in animal models via various mechanisms.
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- Adel Alghamdi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Clinical Pharmacy, Al Baha University, P.O. Box 1988, Al Baha 65528, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Clinical Pharmacy, Al Baha University, P.O. Box 1988, Al Baha 65528, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al-Abidiyah, P.O. Box 13578, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha 91911, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Qahtani AM, Mannasaheb BA, Shaikh MAK, Alajlan SA, Alayed MSZ, Shaikh IA, Asdaq SMB, Al-Qahtani FS, Ghazwani EY, Al-Qahtani NS, Abbag BF. Parental Willingness for COVID-19 Vaccination among Children Aged 5 to 11 Years in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10121979. [PMID: 36560389 PMCID: PMC9781819 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10121979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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To manage the COVID-19 outbreak, the WHO recommends adult and child vaccination. Vaccine skepticism has been a major worldwide health concern for decades, and the situation is worsening. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate parental willingness to vaccinate their children (aged 5 to 11 years) against COVID-19 and to describe its relationship with attitude, barriers, facilitators, and sources of knowledge regarding the vaccine. Methods: From February to March 2022, a community-based cross-sectional survey was undertaken among the parents of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. We employed a convenient sampling procedure to gather the required sample. Using the Raosoft sample size calculator, a minimum sample size of 385 was determined based on a 95% confidence level, a 5% margin of error, and a 5% precision level. The data were analyzed using version 26 of SPSS. A p-value less than 0.05 was judged statistically significant. The Chi-square test and likelihood ratio were utilized to describe the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics, driving factors, and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Vaccine hesitancy associated factors were identified using multivariate binary logistic regression. A total of 528 replies were received. The majority of respondents were mothers (77.7%), aged 26 to 40 years (67.8%), married (91.5%), Saudi nationals (96.2%), college graduates (70.6%), with a monthly family income of more than SAR 10,000 (46.4%), non-healthcare professionals (84.7%), employed in the government sector (33.7%), with three children (23.3%), and children aged 5 to 11 years (88.7%). A little more than half of the parents (55.7%) exhibited considerable vaccination hesitancy. About 16.28% of parents were willing to vaccinate their children as soon as possible, compared to 38.44% who had no interest whatsoever in vaccination. A greater proportion of mothers and unemployed parents were unwilling to vaccinate their children. Parents with a higher monthly income (above SAR 10,000), who worked as healthcare professionals, and whose children suffered from chronic conditions were significantly more ready to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. Parents who were aware of anti-vaccination campaigns and who vaccinated their children with required childhood vaccines were also much more likely to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. Most parents (66.9%) obtained information on COVID-19 via the Saudi Ministry of Health website, followed by social media (48.1%). The vaccine's novelty and the dearth of reliable information about its safety (65%) and insufficient information about its effectiveness (36.2%) were the primary reasons for not vaccinating children against COVID-19, whereas preventing children from contracting COVID-19 (55.9%) and government mandate (38.8%) were the primary reasons for vaccinating children against COVID-19. Conclusions: There was significant parental hesitancy to immunize their children against COVID-19. To involve and educate parents, multi-component interventions must be developed and implemented.
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- Awad Mohammed Al-Qahtani
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia
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Muddapur UM, Badiger S, Shaikh IA, Ghoneim MM, Alshamrani SA, Mahnashi MH, Alsaikhan F, El-Sherbiny M, Al-Serwi RH, Khan AAL, Mannasaheb BA, Bahafi A, Iqubal SS, Begum T, Gouse HSM, Mohammed T, Hombalimath VS. Molecular modelling and simulation techniques to investigate the effects of fungal metabolites on the SARS-CoV-2 RdRp protein inhibition. Journal of King Saud University - Science 2022; 34:102147. [PMID: 35702575 PMCID: PMC9186507 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2022.102147] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Various protein/receptor targets have been discovered through in-silico research. They are expanding rapidly due to their extensive advantage of delivering new drug candidates more quickly, efficiently, and at a lower cost. The automation of organic synthesis and biochemical screening will lead to a revolution in the entire research arena in drug discovery. In this research article, a few fungal metabolites were examined through an in-silico approach which involves major steps such as (a) Molecular Docking Analysis, (b) Drug likeness and ADMET studies, and (c) Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Fungal metabolites were taken from Antibiotic Database which showed antiviral effects on severe viral diseases such as HIV. Docking, Lipinski's, and ADMET analyses investigated the binding affinity and toxicity of five metabolites: Chromophilone I, iso; F13459; Stachyflin, acetyl; A-108836; Integracide A (A-108835). Chromophilone I, iso was subjected to additional analysis, including a 50 ns MD simulation of the protein to assess the occurring alterations. This molecule's docking data shows that it had the highest binding affinity. ADMET research revealed that the ligand might be employed as an oral medication. MD simulation revealed that the ligand–protein interaction was stable. Finally, this ligand can be exploited to develop SARS-CoV-2 therapeutic options. Fungal metabolites that have been studied could be a potential source for future lead candidates. Further study of these molecules may result in creating an antiviral drug to battle the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Mannasaheb BA, Alajlan SA, Alshahrani JA, Othman N, Alolayan SO, Alamrah MS, Asdaq SMB, Al-Qahtani AM, Shaikh IA, Alasmary MY. Prevalence, Predictors and Point of View Toward Self-Medication Among Residents of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:862301. [PMID: 35400077 PMCID: PMC8989923 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.862301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Irrational Self-Medication (SM) practice leads to incorrect diagnosis and is a risk factor for disease exacerbation and serious health consequences. Hence Responsible SM is vital for better health outcomes. In the present community-based study we explored the SM practice during the last 3 months, frequency, outcome, medications used, reasons influencing SM, source of the drug, and information. Data were analyzed using SPSS; chi-square test was performed to indicate significance, Odds ratio, Pearson correlation, univariant and multivariant regression analysis were performed to find out factors and predictors of SM. A total of 611 residents completed the survey. SM was practiced by 52.9% of participants during the last 3 months, with a frequency of one to two times. Headache (64.8%), pain (35.4%), fever/flu (31.4%), cold & cough (21.9%) and dysmenorrhea (20.9%) were illnesses managed using pain killers (75.9%), multivitamins (25.5%), anti-pyretic (24.7%) and herbal medicines (18.5%). Minor illness (67.9%), earlier experience (33.9%) and shortness of time to attend healthcare facilities (18.8%) were the reasons for practicing SM. Distance to healthcare and routine physical activity have significantly influenced the SM practice. Residents stated that inappropriate SM would lead to negative outcomes, including drug side effects (70%), Interaction (34.2%), poor treatment outcome (32.6%) and return of symptoms (26.5%). Interestingly, two-thirds of participants (68.9%) have recommended SM in case of minor illnesses only, 85.3% of respondents have expressed their desire to learn more about appropriate SM, and 76.6% are willing to return their leftover or unused medications to drug take-back centers.
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- Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Management and Science University, University Drive, Shah Alam, Malaysia
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- Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- General Practitioner Physician at Almansk PHCC, Directorate of Health Affairs in Asir Region, Ministry of Health, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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Muddapur UM, Alshehri S, Ghoneim MM, Mahnashi MH, Alshahrani MA, Khan AA, Iqubal SMS, Bahafi A, More SS, Shaikh IA, Mannasaheb BA, Othman N, Maqbul MS, Ahmad MZ. Plant-Based Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles and Theranostic Applications: A Review. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27041391. [PMID: 35209180 PMCID: PMC8875495 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bionanotechnology is a branch of science that has revolutionized modern science and technology. Nanomaterials, especially noble metals, have attracted researchers due to their size and application in different branches of sciences that benefit humanity. Metal nanoparticles can be synthesized using green methods, which are good for the environment, economically viable, and facilitate synthesis. Due to their size and form, gold nanoparticles have become significant. Plant materials are of particular interest in the synthesis and manufacture of theranostic gold nanoparticles (NPs), which have been generated using various materials. On the other hand, chemically produced nanoparticles have several drawbacks in terms of cost, toxicity, and effectiveness. A plant-mediated integration of metallic nanoparticles has been developed in the field of nanotechnology to overcome the drawbacks of traditional synthesis, such as physical and synthetic strategies. Nanomaterials′ tunable features make them sophisticated tools in the biomedical platform, especially for developing new diagnostics and therapeutics for malignancy, neurodegenerative, and other chronic disorders. Therefore, this review outlines the theranostic approach, the different plant materials utilized in theranostic applications, and future directions based on current breakthroughs in these fields.
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- Uday M. Muddapur
- Department of Biotechnology, KLE Technological University, Hubbali 580031, India
- Correspondence: (U.M.M.); (S.M.S.I.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah 13713, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.G.); (B.A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of General Science, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Al Mahajar Street, P.O. Box 31906, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of General Science, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Al Mahajar Street, P.O. Box 31906, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence: (U.M.M.); (S.M.S.I.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Al Mahajar Street, P.O. Box 31906, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore 560078, Karnataka, India;
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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- Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 41311, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Management and Science University, University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Shah Alam 40100, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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Al-Qahtani AM, Shaikh IA, Shaikh MAK, Mannasaheb BA, Al-Qahtani FS. Prevalence, Perception, and Practice, and Attitudes Towards Self-Medication Among Undergraduate Medical Students of Najran University, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2022; 15:257-276. [PMID: 35210887 PMCID: PMC8859296 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s346998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Awad Mohammed Al-Qahtani
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: Awad Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966 530540450, Email
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Mannasaheb BA, Al-Yamani MJ, Alajlan SA, Alqahtani LM, Alsuhimi SE, Almuzaini RI, Albaqawi AF, Alshareef ZM. Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Viewpoints of Undergraduate University Students towards Self-Medication: An Institution-Based Study in Riyadh. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:8545. [PMID: 34444294 PMCID: PMC8394125 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Rational and responsible self-medication (SM) is not only the key to better health outcomes, but also key to limiting adverse drug events. This institution-based cross-sectional study utilized seven- and four-item scales to assess the knowledge and attitude towards SM. Similarly, SM practices were measured using eight scale questions consisting of SM practice during the last six months, type of drug consumed, reason and frequency of SM, and so on. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. Overall, 371 students completed the questionnaire. The students with a good level of knowledge and positive attitude towards SM were 60.64% and 66.8%, respectively. About 55.5% of students practiced SM during the last six months using antipyretics (37.7%), multivitamins (36.4%), sleeping aids (20.2%), and anti-histamines (18.6%). Headache (79.2%), fever (37.7%), pain (25.9%), and colds and coughs (25.3%) were the illnesses for which they sought SM. The students admitted that drug side effects (75%), drug resistance (33.7%), drug interaction (41.5%), and poor treatment outcome (28.3%) were the consequences of irrational SM practice. Students (87.6%) propose that extending SM awareness through the Ministry of Health (83%) and pharmaceutical companies (48%) as major platforms would improvise the rational practice. Since AlMaarefa University students will be future healthcare professionals, their perception must be considered and accordingly educated to practice rational SM.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Mohammed Jaber Al-Yamani
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Sarah Abdulrahman Alajlan
- College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (L.M.A.); (S.E.A.); (R.I.A.); (A.F.A.); (Z.M.A.)
| | - Lamyaa Munahi Alqahtani
- College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (L.M.A.); (S.E.A.); (R.I.A.); (A.F.A.); (Z.M.A.)
| | - Shrouq Eid Alsuhimi
- College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (L.M.A.); (S.E.A.); (R.I.A.); (A.F.A.); (Z.M.A.)
| | - Razan Ibrahim Almuzaini
- College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (L.M.A.); (S.E.A.); (R.I.A.); (A.F.A.); (Z.M.A.)
| | - Abeer Fahad Albaqawi
- College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (L.M.A.); (S.E.A.); (R.I.A.); (A.F.A.); (Z.M.A.)
| | - Zahaa Majed Alshareef
- College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (L.M.A.); (S.E.A.); (R.I.A.); (A.F.A.); (Z.M.A.)
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