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Atif M, Sarwar MR, Azeem M, Umer D, Rauf A, Rasool A, Ahsan M, Scahill S. Assessment of WHO/INRUD core drug use indicators in two tertiary care hospitals of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. J Pharm Policy Pract 2016; 9:27. [PMID: 27688887 PMCID: PMC5034517 DOI: 10.1186/s40545-016-0076-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2015] [Accepted: 07/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Medicines are a main therapeutic intervention provided within hospitals and their proper use in the outpatient setting is important for patients and the community. The objective of this study was to evaluate drug use patterns in the outpatient departments (OPDs) of two tertiary care hospitals (Bahawal Victoria Hospital and Civil Hospital) in the Bahawalpur district of the Punjab province of Pakistan by employing the standard World Health Organization/International Network of Rational Use of Drugs (WHO/INRUD) drug use indicators. METHODS A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was employed. For assessing the prescribing indicators a sample of 2400 prescriptions were systematically reviewed out of a total of 1,560,000 prescriptions written from 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2015. A total of 600 randomly selected patients and all pharmacy personnel were observed and interviewed to investigate the patient-care and facility-specific indicators. We used the published ideal standards for each of the WHO/INRUD indicators for comparison purposes. RESULTS Among the prescribing indicators, the average number of drugs per prescription was 2.8 (SD = 1.3), the drugs prescribed by generic name were 56.6 %, the encounters with an antibiotic prescribed were 51.5 %, no injections were prescribed and 98.8 % of the drugs prescribed were from the Essential Drugs List (EDL). Among the patient-care indicators, the average consultation time was 1.2 min (SD = 0.8), the average dispensing time was 8.7 s (SD = 4.9), the percentage of drugs actually dispensed was 97.3 %, the percentage of drugs adequately labeled was 100 % and the patients' knowledge of correct dosage schedule was 61.6 %. Among the facility-specific indicators, all OPDs had a copy of the EDL and 72.4 % of the key drugs were available in stock. CONCLUSION Irrational use of drugs was observed in both OPDs. Polypharmacy, brand prescribing, over-prescribing of antibiotics, short consultation and dispensing times, lack of patients' knowledge about prescribed medicines and unavailability of all key drugs in stock were the major issues that need attention of the healthcare authorities. This study necessitates the requirement to implement the relevant WHO recommended core interventions to promote rational use of medicines in these hospital-based OPDs.
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Wang R, Ye J, Rauf A, Wu X, Liu H, Ning G, Jiang H. Microwave-induced synthesis of pyrophosphate Zr1-xTixP2O7 and TiP2O7 with enhanced sorption capacity for uranium (VI). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2016; 315:76-85. [PMID: 27179701 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2016.03.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2016] [Revised: 03/28/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2016] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A series of nanostructured pyrophosphates Zr1-xTixP2O7 (x=0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0), have been prepared via a facile microwave induced route in which zirconium hydroxide, titanium hydroxide and phosphoric acid were used as Zr, Ti and P sources, respectively. It is demonstrated the isomorphous substitution of Zr(4+) by Ti(4+) results in a decrease of the size and an enhancement of the adsorption capacity of the obtained particles for U(VI) in aqueous solution. The maximum amount of TiP2O7 for U(VI) reached up to 309.8 mgg(-1) under the experimental conditions (pH=5, t=60min and T=303K). The as-obtained specific metal pyrophosphates exhibit a considerably higher adsorption capability for U(VI) in aqueous solution compared with Zr1-xTixP2O7 prepared by calcined method, showing a high potential for U(VI) sequestration applications. The adsorption kinetics and thermodynamic analysis of Zr1-xTixP2O7 on adsorption of U (VI) were performed, and a possible adsoprtion mechanism was also proposed.
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Shahzad S, Shahzadi L, Mahmood N, Siddiqi SA, Rauf A, Manzoor F, Chaudhry AA, Rehman IU, Yar M. A new synthetic methodology for the preparation of biocompatible and organo-soluble barbituric- and thiobarbituric acid based chitosan derivatives for biomedical applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 66:156-163. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.04.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Revised: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Vlasova AN, Shao L, Kandasamy S, Fischer DD, Rauf A, Langel SN, Chattha KS, Kumar A, Huang HC, Rajashekara G, Saif LJ. Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 protects gnotobiotic pigs against human rotavirus by modulating pDC and NK-cell responses. Eur J Immunol 2016; 46:2426-2437. [PMID: 27457183 DOI: 10.1002/eji.201646498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), a gram-positive lactic acid bacterium, is one of the most widely used probiotics; while fewer gram-negative probiotics including Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) are characterized. A mechanistic understanding of their individual and interactive effects on human rotavirus (HRV) and immunity is lacking. In this study, noncolonized, EcN-, LGG-, and EcN + LGG-colonized neonatal gnotobiotic (Gn) pigs were challenged with HRV. EcN colonization is associated with a greater protection against HRV, and induces the highest frequencies of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), significantly increased NK-cell function and decreased frequencies of apoptotic and TLR4+ mononuclear cells (MNCs). Consistent with the highest NK-cell activity, splenic CD172+ MNCs (DC enriched fraction) of EcN-colonized pigs produced the highest levels of IL-12 in vitro. LGG colonization has little effect on the above parameters, which are intermediate in EcN + LGG-colonized pigs, suggesting that probiotics modulate each other's effects. Additionally, in vitro EcN-treated splenic or intestinal MNCs produce higher levels of innate, immunoregulatory and immunostimulatory cytokines, IFN-α, IL-12, and IL-10, compared to MNCs of pigs treated with LGG. These results indicate that the EcN-mediated greater protection against HRV is associated with potent stimulation of the innate immune system and activation of the DC-IL-12-NK immune axis.
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Amanat ST, Shakoor HA, Raza M, Khan N, Rauf A. Clinical Indications and Adverse Reactions of Platelet Apheresis. JCPSP-JOURNAL OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PAKISTAN 2016; 25:403-6. [PMID: 26100990 DOI: 06.2015/jcpsp.403406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the clinical indications and adverse reactions of platelet apheresis procedure. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional, observational study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Blood Bank of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission General Hospital, Islamabad, from January 2010 to December 2014. METHODOLOGY Indications and adverse reaction verified for 200 consecutive platelet apheresis donations performed for 125 patients was included in this study. Data was analysed for descriptive variables using SPSS version 16. RESULTS Donor deferral rate in the study was 63.83%. All the donors were males (100%) and replacement donors. Most prevalent blood type was B-positive (n=63, 31.5%), followed by O-positive (n=59, 29.5%). Rh negative groups constituted 13.5% (n=27) of all the donors. Average age of platelet apheresis donors was 28.56 ± 5.77 years. Maximum numbers of donors were in age range 20 - 30 years. Average weight of the donors was 73.96 ± 11.96 kg. Mean pre-procedure platelet count of donors was 268,000/µL. The postprocedure average platelet count was approximately 200,000/µL. The mean duration of a platelet apheresis session was 78.27 ± 26.07 minutes. Average volume of the final product was 412.53 ± 45.33 ml. Average volume of anti-coagulant acid citrate dextrose used per procedure was 300 ± 40 ml, 245 ml returned to donor along with returned blood while 55 ml used as anticoagulant in final concentrate. Of total 200, two (1%) final products were contaminated with red cells. Three (1.5%) products were not issued and finally expired. Of the 125 patients for which plateletpheresis procedures were performed, 54 (43.2%) patients were males and 71 (56.8%) were females (M: F=0.76:1). Six donors (3%) had adverse events: three donors (1.5%) had mild reactions, two (1%) moderate reaction, and one donor (0.5%) developing hematoma. None had severe or life-threatening reactions. CONCLUSION Plateletpheresis procedure is relatively safe and forms an important adjuvant to blood bank inventory.
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Farooq A, Shahazadi L, Bajda M, Ullah N, Rauf A, Shahzad SA, Khan AF, Ashraf M, Yar M. Organocatalyzed Novel Synthetic Methodology for Highly Functionalized Piperidines as Potent α-Glucosidase Inhibitors. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2016; 349:724-32. [DOI: 10.1002/ardp.201600045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Al-Sarie M, Rauf A, Wever-Pinzon J, Catino A, Stehlik J, Kfouri A, McKellar S, Wever-Pinzon O, Kelkhoff A, Alharethi R, Reid B, Fang J, Selzman C, Drakos S. Myocardial and End-Organ Response after Long-Term Mechanical Unloading with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device: Axial- Versus Centrifugal-Flow. J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Al-Sarie M, Rauf A, Selzman C, Kfouri A, Doty J, McKellar S, Koliopoulou A, Wever-Pinzon J, Saleh ZA, Wright S, Wever-Pinzon O, Nativi-Nicolau J, Stehlik J, Drakos S. Sustainability of Pulmonary Hypertension Reversal Before and After Heart Transplantation in Patients Bridged with Continuous-Flow LVADs: Axial- vs Centrifugal-Flow. J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Rauf A, Johnson A, Buchmiller T, Ridge N, Miller A, Choi H, Stoker S, Alharethi R, Caine W, Budge D, Afshar K, Rasmusson B, Reid B, Kfoury A. Use of Rosendaal Method for Calculating Time above Therapeutic INR Range as a Tool to Assess Relative Bleeding Risk in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices. J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Rauf A, Al-Sarie M, Wever-Pinzon J, Alharethi R, Stehlik J, Drakos S, Johnson A, Miller A, Choi H, Stoker S, Caine W, Budge D, Afshar K, Reid B, Kfoury A. Comparing Changes in Aortic and Mitral Valve Function with Axial (AX) Versus Centrifugal (CR) Left Ventricular Assist Devices. J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Johnson A, McCubrey R, Ridge N, Rauf A, Choi H, Millers A, Stoker S, Alharethi R, Caine W, Budge D, Rasmusson B, Afshar K, Reid B, Kfoury A. Does High Blood Pressure Early Post LVAD Implant Increase the Risk of Pump Thrombosis? J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Mumm R, Hageman JA, Calingacion MN, de Vos RCH, Jonker HH, Erban A, Kopka J, Hansen TH, Laursen KH, Schjoerring JK, Ward JL, Beale MH, Jongee S, Rauf A, Habibi F, Indrasari SD, Sakhan S, Ramli A, Romero M, Reinke RF, Ohtsubo K, Boualaphanh C, Fitzgerald MA, Hall RD. Multi-platform metabolomics analyses of a broad collection of fragrant and non-fragrant rice varieties reveals the high complexity of grain quality characteristics. Metabolomics 2016; 12:38. [PMID: 26848289 PMCID: PMC4723621 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-015-0925-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The quality of rice in terms not only of its nutritional value but also in terms of its aroma and flavour is becoming increasingly important in modern rice breeding where global targets are focused on both yield stability and grain quality. In the present paper we have exploited advanced, multi-platform metabolomics approaches to determine the biochemical differences in 31 rice varieties from a diverse range of genetic backgrounds and origin. All were grown under the specific local conditions for which they have been bred and all aspects of varietal identification and sample purity have been guaranteed by local experts from each country. Metabolomics analyses using 6 platforms have revealed the extent of biochemical differences (and similarities) between the chosen rice genotypes. Comparison of fragrant rice varieties showed a difference in the metabolic profiles of jasmine and basmati varieties. However with no consistent separation of the germplasm class. Storage of grains had a significant effect on the metabolome of both basmati and jasmine rice varieties but changes were different for the two rice types. This shows how metabolic changes may help prove a causal relationship with developing good quality in basmati rice or incurring quality loss in jasmine rice in aged grains. Such metabolomics approaches are leading to hypotheses on the potential links between grain quality attributes, biochemical composition and genotype in the context of breeding for improvement. With this knowledge we shall establish a stronger, evidence-based foundation upon which to build targeted strategies to support breeders in their quest for improved rice varieties.
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Kandasamy S, Vlasova AN, Fischer D, Kumar A, Chattha KS, Rauf A, Shao L, Langel SN, Rajashekara G, Saif LJ. Differential Effects of Escherichia coli Nissle and Lactobacillus rhamnosus Strain GG on Human Rotavirus Binding, Infection, and B Cell Immunity. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2016; 196:1780-9. [PMID: 26800875 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1501705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Rotavirus (RV) causes significant morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. The intestinal microbiota plays an important role in modulating host-pathogen interactions, but little is known about the impact of commonly used probiotics on human RV (HRV) infection. In this study, we compared the immunomodulatory effects of Gram-positive (Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG [LGG]) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli Nissle [EcN]) probiotic bacteria on virulent human rotavirus (VirHRV) infection and immunity using neonatal gnotobiotic piglets. Gnotobiotic piglets were colonized with EcN, LGG, or EcN+LGG or uncolonized and challenged with VirHRV. Mean peak virus shedding titers and mean cumulative fecal scores were significantly lower in EcN-colonized compared with LGG-colonized or uncolonized piglets. Reduced viral shedding titers were correlated with significantly reduced small intestinal HRV IgA Ab responses in EcN-colonized compared with uncolonized piglets post-VirHRV challenge. However the total IgA levels post-VirHRV challenge in the intestine and pre-VirHRV challenge in serum were significantly higher in EcN-colonized than in LGG-colonized piglets. In vitro treatment of mononuclear cells with these probiotics demonstrated that EcN, but not LGG, induced IL-6, IL-10, and IgA, with the latter partially dependent on IL-10. However, addition of exogenous recombinant porcine IL-10 + IL-6 to mononuclear cells cocultured with LGG significantly enhanced IgA responses. The greater effectiveness of EcN in moderating HRV infection may also be explained by the binding of EcN but not LGG to Wa HRV particles or HRV 2/4/6 virus-like particles but not 2/6 virus-like particles. Results suggest that EcN and LGG differentially modulate RV infection and B cell responses.
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Hassan MF, Rauf A. Synthesis and multi-spectroscopic DNA binding study of 1,3,4-oxadiazole and 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives of fatty acid. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2016; 153:510-6. [PMID: 26414553 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2015.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Revised: 09/03/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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A facile and convenient synthesis of a series of fatty acid derivatives of 1,3,4-oxadiazole and 1,3,4-thiadiazole has been described. The key step of this protocol is the cyclization of acyl thiosemicarbazides via iodobenzene diacetate and methanesulfonic acid under mild conditions. The newly synthesized compounds were characterized by FT-IR, (1)HNMR, (13)CNMR and mass spectral study. The binding affinity of 5-(pentadecyl)-N-propenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-amine (3a) and 5-(heptadecyl)-2-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole (6a) with CT-DNA has been evaluated by UV, fluorescence, Circular Dichroism (CD) and thermal denaturation studies. It has been found that these small and planer heteroaromatic compounds are capable of binding to the minor groove region of DNA.
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Iqbal M, Asif S, Ilyas N, Raja NI, Hussain M, Shabir S, Ashraf Faz MN, Rauf A. Effect of Plant Derived Smoke on Germination and Post Germination Expression of Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.4236/ajps.2016.76075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Feyisa Bogale R, Ye J, Sun Y, Sun T, Zhang S, Rauf A, Hang C, Tian P, Ning G. Highly selective and sensitive detection of metal ions and nitroaromatic compounds by an anionic europium(iii) coordination polymer. Dalton Trans 2016; 45:11137-44. [DOI: 10.1039/c6dt01636g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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A luminescent Eu(iii)-based coordination polymer has been synthesized, which can serve as a visual selective sensor for the detection of 4-nitrophenol and Fe3+ ions via a fluorescence quenching mechanism.
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Akhtar M, Tahir MN, Saleem M, Mazhar M, Rauf A, Isab AA, Ahmad S, Nadeem S. Crystal structure and biological properties of a tetranuclear zinc(II) complex of cysteamine, [Zn4Cym4Cl4] prepared in the presence of diamines. RUSS J INORG CHEM+ 2015. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036023615120037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Khan C, Anwar S, Bashir S, Rauf A, Amin A. Site selection for food distribution using rough set approach and TOPSIS method. JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & FUZZY SYSTEMS 2015. [DOI: 10.3233/ifs-151941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Rauf A, Nazish KA, Nasim FUH, Yaqoob A, Qureshi AM. Synthesis of novel cyanoacetamides derivatives and their urease inhibition studies. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.5155/eurjchem.6.2.163-168.1224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Yar M, Shahzad S, Siddiqi SA, Mahmood N, Rauf A, Anwar MS, Chaudhry AA, Rehman IU. Triethyl orthoformate mediated a novel crosslinking method for the preparation of hydrogels for tissue engineering applications: characterization and in vitro cytocompatibility analysis. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 56:154-64. [PMID: 26249576 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2015] [Revised: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 06/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This paper describes the development of a new crosslinking method for the synthesis of novel hydrogel films from chitosan and PVA for potential use in various biomedical applications. These hydrogel membranes were synthesized by blending different ratios of chitosan (CS) and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) solutions and were crosslinked with 2.5% (w/v) triethyl orthoformate (TEOF) in the presence of 17% (w/v) sulfuric acid. The physical/chemical interactions and the presence of specific functional groups in the synthesized materials were evaluated by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The morphology, structure and pore size of the materials were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) proved that these crosslinked hydrogel films have good thermal stability which was decreased as the CS ratio was increased. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) exhibited that CS and PVA were present in the amorphous form. The solution absorption properties were performed in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) solution of pH7.4. The 20% PVA-80% CS crosslinked hydrogel films showed a greater degree of solution absorption (183%) as compared to other compositions. The hydrogels with greater CS concentration (60% and 80%) demonstrated relatively more porous structure, better cell viability and proliferation and also revealed good blood clotting ability even after crosslinking. Based on the observed facts these hydrogels can be tailored for their potential utilization in wound healing and skin tissue engineering applications.
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Farooq A, Yar M, Khan AS, Shahzadi L, Siddiqi SA, Mahmood N, Rauf A, Qureshi ZUA, Manzoor F, Chaudhry AA, ur Rehman I. Synthesis of piroxicam loaded novel electrospun biodegradable nanocomposite scaffolds for periodontal regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 56:104-13. [PMID: 26249571 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Revised: 05/12/2015] [Accepted: 06/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Development of biodegradable composites having the ability to suppress or eliminate the pathogenic micro-biota or modulate the inflammatory response has attracted great interest in order to limit/repair periodontal tissue destruction. The present report includes the development of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug encapsulated novel biodegradable chitosan (CS)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/hydroxyapatite (HA) electro-spun (e-spun) composite nanofibrous mats and films and study of the effect of heat treatment on fibers and films morphology. It also describes comparative in-vitro drug release profiles from heat treated and control (non-heat treated) nanofibrous mats and films containing varying concentrations of piroxicam (PX). Electrospinning was used to obtain drug loaded ultrafine fibrous mats. The physical/chemical interactions were evaluated by Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The morphology, structure and pore size of the materials were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The thermal behavior of the materials was investigated by thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Control (not heat treated) and heat treated e-spun fibers mats and films were tested for in vitro drug release studies at physiological pH7.4 and initially, as per requirement burst release patterns were observed from both fibers and films and later sustained release profiles were noted. In vitro cytocompatibility was performed using VERO cell line of epithelial cells and all the synthesized materials were found to be non-cytotoxic. The current observations suggested that these materials are potential candidates for periodontal regeneration.
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Hassan MF, Rauf A, Sherwani A, Owais M. Synthesis and In Vitro Biological Evaluation of 1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2(3H)-one and Tetrahydropyridazine-3,6-dione Derivatives of Fatty Acids. Sci Pharm 2015; 83:429-43. [PMID: 26839828 PMCID: PMC4727767 DOI: 10.3797/scipharm.1503-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2015] [Accepted: 06/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Herein we report saturated and unsaturated fatty acid derivatives of 1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one and tetrahydropyridazine-3,6-dione as new potential anticancer agents. All the synthesised compounds were characterised by IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and mass spectral data. The relative sensitivity of three cancer cell lines varied depending on the nature of the compound. Among the most effective anticancer compounds studied, 3b and 6b displayed remarkable anticancer activity against the MDA-MB-231 and KCL-22 lines, respectively. On the other hand, compound 3c was found to be most sensitive to nearly all the tested cell lines, MDA-MB-231, KCL-22, and HeLa.
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Johnson A, Rauf A, Christensen S, Wright G, Miller A, Stoker S, Alharethi R, Caine W, Budge D, Reid B, Rasmusson B, Afshar K, Kfoury A. Substance Abuse and Left Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes: Does a History and Type of Use Matter? J Heart Lung Transplant 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2015.01.524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Yousaf A, Tahir MN, Rauf A, Awan SA, Ahmad S. Crystal structure of catena-poly[silver(I)-μ-l-tyrosinato-κ(2) O:N]. ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS 2015; 71:m50-1. [PMID: 25844203 PMCID: PMC4350688 DOI: 10.1107/s2056989015001905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The title compound, [Ag(C9H10NO3)]n, is a polymeric silver(I) complex of l-tyrosine. The AgI atom is connected to N and O atoms of two different l-tyrosine ligands in an almost linear arrangement, with an Ni—Ag—O1 bond angle of 173.4 (2)° [symmetry code: (i) x + 1, y, z]. The Ag—Ni and Ag—O bond lengths are 2.156 (5) and 2.162 (4) Å, respectively. The polymeric chains extend along the crystallographic a axis. Strong hydrogen bonds of the N—H⋯O and O—H⋯O types and additional C—H⋯O interactions connect these chains into a double-layer polymeric network in the ab plane.
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Shahzad S, Yar M, Siddiqi SA, Mahmood N, Rauf A, Qureshi ZUA, Anwar MS, Afzaal S. Chitosan-based electrospun nanofibrous mats, hydrogels and cast films: novel anti-bacterial wound dressing matrices. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2015; 26:136. [PMID: 25716023 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-015-5462-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 01/09/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The development of highly efficient anti-bacterial wound dressings was carried out. For this purpose nanofibrous mats, hydrogels and films were synthesized from chitosan, poly(vinyl alcohol) and hydroxyapatite. The physical/chemical interactions of the synthesized materials were evaluated by FTIR. The morphology, structure; average diameter and pore size of the materials were investigated by scanning electron microscopy. The hydrogels showed a greater degree of swelling as compared to nanofibrous mats and films in phosphate buffer saline solution of pH 7.4. The in vitro drug release studies showed a burst release during the initial period of 4 h and then a sustained release profile was observed in the next upcoming 20 h. The lyophilized hydrogels showed a more slow release as compared to nanofibrous mats and films. Antibacterial potential of drug released solutions collected after 24 h of time interval was determined and all composite matrices showed good to moderate activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains respectively. To determine the cytotoxicity, cell culture was performed for various cefixime loaded substrates by using neutral red dye uptake assay and all the matrices were found to be non-toxic.
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