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Vincent AK, Noor A, Janson A, Minassian BA, Ayub M, Vincent JB, Morel CF. Identification of genomic deletions spanning the PCDH19 gene in two unrelated girls with intellectual disability and seizures. Clin Genet 2011; 82:540-5. [PMID: 22091964 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2011.01812.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Recently, missense and truncating mutations in the gene PCDH19 have been reported to cause female-restricted epilepsy with mental retardation (EFMR). EFMR (MIM#300088) is an X-linked disorder characterized by early onset seizures and intellectual disability (ID). Interestingly, unlike typical X-linked mode of inheritance, the phenotype is restricted to females, and males are unaffected carriers. PCDH19 is highly expressed in brain, and the encoded protein belongs to the cadherin superfamily. Here we report two unrelated female patients with deletions spanning PCDH19 identified by copy number variation (CNV) analysis and validated by qPCR. In one, we have identified a 3 Mb interstitial deletion at Xq21.33-q22.1 which spans PCDH19, LOC442459 & TNMD. This patient had her first seizure at 8 months old, and also has ID and aggressive behavior. In another female patient we identified a de novo 603 kb heterozygous deletion in a female patient with fits (since 1 year of age), ID, hyperactivity and aggressive behavior. The deletion spans the entire PCDH19 gene (also TNMD, SRPX2, TSPAN6 and SYTL4). In conclusion, our results suggest that deletions at PCDH19 also cause EFMR.
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Noor A, Najmi M, Bukhtiar S. Effect of Montelukast on bradykinin-induced contraction of isolated tracheal smooth muscle of guinea pig. Indian J Pharmacol 2011; 43:445-9. [PMID: 21845003 PMCID: PMC3153711 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.83119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2010] [Revised: 04/15/2011] [Accepted: 04/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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AIM To explore the effect of montelukast on bradykinin-induced tracheal smooth muscle contraction of isolated guinea pig trachea. STUDY DESIGN To study the effect of bradykinin in the absence and in the presence of montelukast on the isolated tracheal smooth muscle of a guinea pig pretreated with indomethacin (10(-6)M), phentolamine (10(-5)M), and propranalol (10(-6)M), to eliminate the effect of endogenous prostaglandins and catecholamines. The trachealis smooth muscle activity was recorded through the Isometric Force Displacement Transducer on a Four Channel Oscillograph. A cumulative dose-response relationship was demonstrated by adding successive doses of bradykinin on the tracheal strips, starting with 11 μg to 77 μg of 10(-4) concentration. A similar procedure was repeated in the presence of montelukast 0.5 μg/ml, which, was equal to approximate C(max) achieved in vivo with a 10 mg oral dose of montelukast, and in the presence of 1 μg/ml of montelukast. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Data was expressed as mean ± standard error (SEM), and was analyzed using the SPSS version 15. A P value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Bradykinin produced a dose-dependent, reversible contraction of isolated tracheal smooth muscle. Montelukast significantly reduced the bradykinin-induced tracheal smooth muscle reactivity and shifted the bradykinin curve to the right and downwards, in the presence of both concentrations of montelukast. The mean magnitude of response achieved with 77 μg of bradykinin in the absence of montelukast was 39 mm ± 6.26, in the presence of 0.5 μg/ml of montelukast it was 24.17 mm ± 4.11, and in the presence of 1 μg/ml of montelukast it was 13 mm ± 2.6. CONCLUSION It is concluded that montelukast significantly inhibits, in a dose-dependent manner, the bradykinin-induced contraction of the guinea pig tracheal smooth muscle, and alludes to an interaction between the bradykinin and leukotriene mediators.
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Schwarzmaier C, Noor A, Glatz G, Zabel M, Timoshkin AY, Cossairt BM, Cummins CC, Kempe R, Scheer M. Formation of cyclo-E42− Units (E4=P4, As4, AsP3) by a Complex with a CrCr Quintuple Bond. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2011; 50:7283-6. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201102361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Schwarzmaier C, Noor A, Glatz G, Zabel M, Timoshkin AY, Cossairt BM, Cummins CC, Kempe R, Scheer M. Die Bildung von cyclo-E42−-Einheiten (E4=P4, As4, AsP3) durch einen Komplex mit Chrom-Chrom-Fünffachbindung. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201102361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Noor A, Sobgwi Tamne E, Qayyum S, Bauer T, Kempe R. Cover Picture: Cycloaddition Reactions of a Chromium-Chromium Quintuple Bond (Chem. Eur. J. 25/2011). Chemistry 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201190125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Noor A, Sobgwi Tamne E, Qayyum S, Bauer T, Kempe R. Cycloaddition Reactions of a Chromium-Chromium Quintuple Bond. Chemistry 2011; 17:6900-3. [PMID: 21574195 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201100841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Noor A, Kretschmer WP, Glatz G, Kempe R. Highly Active Titanium-Based Olefin Polymerization Catalysts Bearing Bulky Aminopyridinato Ligands. Inorg Chem 2011; 50:4598-606. [PMID: 21486015 DOI: 10.1021/ic200318h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gatzoulis KA, Arsenos P, Dilaveris P, Gialernios T, Sideris S, Ilias S, Archontakis S, Tsiachris D, Stefanadis C, Kreuza J, Horlbecka F, Hoyera F, Mellertc F, Fimmersb R, Lickfetta L, Nickeniga G, Schwaba JO, Tuan NT, Razali O, Surinder K, Azlan H, Zunida A, Tay GS, Noor A, Szydlo K, Wita K, Trusz-Gluza M, Al Ghamdi S, Bhuiyan ZA, Al-Shahrani S, Al-Khadra AS, Mannens MMAM, Wilde AAM, Momenah TS. Sudden Cardiac Death I. Europace 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euq478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Pereira T, Santos LF, Rodrigues B, Moreira D, Vidinha J, Nunes L, Costa A, Machado J, Castedo S, Santos O, Tuan NT, Razali O, Surinder K, Azlan H, Zunida A, Tay GS, Noor A, Bonny A, Hidden-Lucet F, Ditah I, Larrazet F, Frank R, Fontaine G, Keung LY, Shing MN, Ting LS, Tim TP, Yin CN, Chung CC, Leung LC, Shan CP, Chuen YH, Fan CH, Yu CY, Bin-bin Y, Hasimu B, Kai Z, Fang M. Brugada Syndrome. Europace 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euq483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Carter MT, Nikkel SM, Fernandez BA, Marshall CR, Noor A, Lionel AC, Prasad A, Pinto D, Joseph-George AM, Noakes C, Fairbrother-Davies C, Roberts W, Vincent J, Weksberg R, Scherer SW. Hemizygous deletions on chromosome 1p21.3 involving the DPYD gene in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Clin Genet 2010; 80:435-43. [PMID: 21114665 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2010.01578.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We describe the identification and clinical presentation of four individuals from three unrelated families with hemizygous deletions involving the DPYD gene at chromosome 1p21.3. DPYD encodes dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase, which is the initial and rate-limiting enzyme in the catabolism of pyrimidine bases. All four individuals described met diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder with severe speech delay. Patient 1's deletion was originally reported in 2008, and more detailed clinical information is provided. Subsequently, this male individual was found to have a missense mutation in the X-linked PTCHD1 autism susceptibility gene, which may also contribute to the phenotype. Patients 2 and 3 are siblings with a novel deletion encompassing the DPYD gene. In their mother, the genomic region deleted from chromosome 1p21.3 was inserted into chromosome 10. A fourth proband had a novel 10-kb intragenic deletion of exon 6 of the DPYD gene detected on a higher resolution microarray. Our study suggests that hemizygous deletions involving the DPYD locus present with variable phenotypes which can include speech delay and autistic features, and may also be influenced by additional mutations in other genes, issues which need to be considered in genetic counseling.
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Rafiq MA, Ansar M, Marshall CR, Noor A, Shaheen N, Mowjoodi A, Khan MA, Ali G, Amin-ud-Din M, Feuk L, Vincent JB, Scherer SW. Mapping of three novel loci for non-syndromic autosomal recessive mental retardation (NS-ARMR) in consanguineous families from Pakistan. Clin Genet 2010; 78:478-83. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2010.01405.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Qayyum S, Noor A, Glatz G, Kempe R. Attempted Reduction of Divalent Rare Earth Iodo Aminopyridinates. Z Anorg Allg Chem 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/zaac.200900249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Noor A, Glatz G, Müller R, Kaupp M, Demeshko S, Kempe R. Metal-Metal Distances at the Limit: Cr-Cr 1.73 Å - the Importance of the Ligand and its Fine Tuning. Z Anorg Allg Chem 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/zaac.200900175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Noor A, Glatz G, Müller R, Kaupp M, Demeshko S, Kempe R. Carboalumination of a chromium–chromium quintuple bond. Nat Chem 2009; 1:322-5. [DOI: 10.1038/nchem.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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O'Meara WP, Noor A, Gatakaa H, Tsofa B, McKenzie FE, Marsh K. The impact of primary health care on malaria morbidity--defining access by disease burden. Trop Med Int Health 2008; 14:29-35. [PMID: 19121148 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2008.02194.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Primary care facilities are increasingly becoming the focal point for distribution of malaria intervention strategies, but physical access to these facilities may limit the extent to which communities can be reached. To investigate the impact of travel time to primary care on the incidence of hospitalized malaria episodes in a rural district in Kenya. METHODS The incidence of hospitalized malaria in a population under continuous demographic surveillance was recorded over 3 years. The time to travel to the nearest primary health care facility was calculated for every child between birth and 5 years of age and trends in incidence of hospitalized malaria as a function of travel time were evaluated. RESULTS The incidence of hospitalized malaria more than doubled as travel time to the nearest primary care facility increased from 10 min to 2 h. Good access to primary health facilities may reduce the burden of disease by as much as 66%. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight both the potential of the primary health care system in reaching those most at risk and reducing the disease burden. Insufficient access is an important risk factor, one that may be inequitably distributed to the poorest households.
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Noor A, Döring C, Kempe R. Crystal structure of bis-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-[6-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl) pyridin-2-yl]amido-(μ-oxo)-hexachloroditantalum(V), (C46H50N4)Ta2Cl6O. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2008. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2008.0227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Noor A, Kretschmer WP, Glatz G, Meetsma A, Kempe R. Synthesis and Structure of Zirconium and Hafnium Polymerisation Catalysts Stabilised by Very Bulky Aminopyridinato Ligands. Eur J Inorg Chem 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.200800580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Noor A, Wagner FR, Kempe R. Metal-metal distances at the limit: a coordination compound with an ultrashort chromium-chromium bond. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2008; 47:7246-9. [PMID: 18698657 DOI: 10.1002/anie.200801160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Noor A, Wagner F, Kempe R. Metall-Metall-Abstände am Limit: ein Komplex mit ultrakurzer Cr-Cr-Bindung. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.200801160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Noor A, Glatz G, Irrgang T, Kempe R. Crystal structure of (2,6-diisopropyl-phenyl)-pyridin-2-ylmethyl-amine, C18H24N2. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2008. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2008.0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Skvortsov GG, Fukin GK, Trifonov AA, Noor A, Döring C, Kempe R. Intramolecular (sp3-hybridized) C−H Activation: Yttrium Alkyls versus Transient Yttrium Hydrides. Organometallics 2007. [DOI: 10.1021/om700668m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kretschmer WP, Hessen B, Noor A, Scott NM, Kempe R. Highly active/selective and adjustable zirconium polymerization catalysts stabilized by aminopyridinato ligands. J Organomet Chem 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2007.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Noor A, Irrgang T, Glatz G, Kempe R. Crystal structure of (2,6-diisopropyl-phenyl)-pyridin-2-yl-amine toluene hemisolvate, C17H22N2 · 0.5C7H8. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2007. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2007.0111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Espiga Ayuso A, Noor A, Irrgang T, Glatz G, Kempe R. Crystal structure of (2,6-diisopropyl-phenyl)-(6-(2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyridin-2-yl)-amine-(2,6-diisopropyl-phenyl)-(6-(2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)- pyridin-2-yl)-amido-lithium, Li(C25H29N2)(C25H30N2). Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2007. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2007.0119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Khan GS, Rama NH, Qadeer G, Noor A, Kempe R. Crystal structure of methyl 2-(2-formyl-3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)acetate, C13H16O6. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2006. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2006.0171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Noor A, Irrgang T, Kempe R. Crystal structure of tetrakis[(4-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-trimethylsilanylamido] zirconium(IV), Zr(C9H15N2Si)4. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2006. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2006.0134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Abstract C36H60N8Si4Zr, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 12.0360(6) Å, b = 18.8040(9) Å, c = 21.581(1) Å, α = 69.448(4)°, β = 75.278(4)°, γ = 88.159(4)°, V = 4414.5 Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.035, wRref(F2) = 0.101, T = 191 K.
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Noor A, Irrgang T, Kempe R. Crystal structure of (2,6-diisopropyl-phenyl)[N-tris(pentafluorophenyl)- boronyl-pyridin-2-yl]amine, (C6F5)3B(C5H4N)(C12H18N). Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2006. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2006.0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Abstract C35H22BF15N2, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 9.800(1) Å, b = 12.022(1) Å, c = 14.326(1) Å, α = 99.486(5)°, β = 102.673(5)°, γ = 94.591(5)°, V = 1612.3 Å3, Z = 2, Rgt(F) = 0.046, wRref(F2) = 0.124, T = 193 K.
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Khan GS, Rama NH, Noor A, Qadeer G. Crystal structure of 6-(carboxymethyl)-2,3,4-trimethoxybenzoic acid, C12H14O7. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2006. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2006.0017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Abstract C12H14O7, orthorhombic, Pbca (no. 61), a = 17.62(1) Å, b = 7.040(4) Å, c = 20.51(1) Å, V = 2544.2 Å3, Z = 8, Rgt(F) = 0.041, wRref(F2) = 0.099, T = 293 K.
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Khan GS, Rama ΝH, Qadeer G, Noor A, Kempe R. Crystal structure of methyl 2-(2-formyl-3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)acetate, C13H16O6. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2006. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2006.221.14.497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Noor A, Irrgang T, Kempe R. Crystal structure of (2,6-diisopropyl-phenyl) [N-tris(pentaf luorophenyl)-boronyl-pyridin-2-yl]amine,(C6F5)3 B(C5H4N)(C12H18N). Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2006. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2006.221.14.283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Noor A, Irrgang T, Kempe R. Crystal structure of tetrakis[(4-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-trimethylsilanylamido] zirconium(IV), Zr(C9H15N2Si)4. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2006. [DOI: 10.1524/ncrs.2006.221.14.415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Buco S, Moragues M, Doumenq P, Noor A, Mille G. Analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in contaminated soil by Curie point pyrolysis coupled to gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, an alternative to conventional methods. J Chromatogr A 2004; 1026:223-9. [PMID: 14763749 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2003.11.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Curie point pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS) has been compared with classical extraction procedures (Soxhlet, sonication, KOH digestion, microwave-assisted) followed by GC-MS analysis for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in contaminated soil. In each case, the efficiency of the technique was examined for 16 PAHs included in the US Environmental Protection Agency Priority Pollutant List. The results indicate that the recovery of PAHs is dependent on the extraction technique. The highest recoveries of PAHs were obtained with Curie point pyrolysis and KOH digestion. Py-GC-MS appeared to be interesting alternative method for the determination of PAHs in contaminated soil. The results were validated by certified soil (CRM 104) analysis.
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Shah SK, Sadiq H, Khalil M, Noor A, Rasheed G, Shah SM, Ahmad N. Do private doctors follow national guidelines for managing pulmonary tuberculosis in Pakistan? EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL 2003. [DOI: 10.26719/2003.9.4.776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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As private medical practitioners play a major role of in providing care to pulmonary tuberculosis [TB] patients, a survey was made of knowledge and practice in 2 cities in Pakistan. Only 1 of the 245 physicians was aware that cough > 3 weeks alone is the main symptom suggesting pulmonary TB. The majority diagnosed [80%] and treated [83%] cases themselves without referral. Less than 1% relied on sputum microscopy alone for diagnosis. None of the practitioners were following National TB Control guidelines for prescribing drugs and none ensured compliance with anti-TB treatment under supervision of a doctor/health worker. Only 3% kept records of pulmonary TB patients. None of the physicians assessed the effectiveness of treatment with sputum microscopy alone; the majority [76%] used only clinical assessment
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Shah SK, Sadiq H, Khalil M, Noor A, Rasheed G, Shah SM, Ahmad N. Do private doctors follow national guidelines for managing pulmonary tuberculosis in Pakistan? EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL = LA REVUE DE SANTE DE LA MEDITERRANEE ORIENTALE = AL-MAJALLAH AL-SIHHIYAH LI-SHARQ AL-MUTAWASSIT 2003; 9:776-88. [PMID: 15748074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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As private medical practitioners play a major role of in providing care to pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients, a survey was made of knowledge and practice in 2 cities in Pakistan. Only 1 of the 245 physicians was aware that cough > 3 weeks alone is the main symptom suggesting pulmonary TB. The majority diagnosed (80%) and treated (83%) cases themselves without referral. Less than 1% relied on sputum microscopy alone for diagnosis. None of the practitioners were following National TB Control guidelines for prescribing drugs and none ensured compliance with anti-TB treatment under supervision of a doctor/health worker. Only 3% kept records of pulmonary TB patients. None of the physicians assessed the effectiveness of treatment with sputum microscopy alone; the majority (76%) used only clinical assessment.
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Noor A, Taher MA. Combination therapy (131I and carbimazole) of toxic diffuse goitre. THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIA 1989; 37:733-4. [PMID: 2632555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Noor A, Taher MA. Long term follow-up of depot iodine in goitre. THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIA 1989; 37:475. [PMID: 2559075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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