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Shahid M, Syed R, Ansari MA, Shafi G, John J. Correction to: Blood-based microRNA profiling unveils complex molecular dynamics in breast cancer. J Appl Genet 2024:10.1007/s13353-024-00866-z. [PMID: 38684619 DOI: 10.1007/s13353-024-00866-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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- Mudassar Shahid
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Translational Research & Computational Medicine, iNDEX Technology, Cupertino, USA
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, School of Allied Health Science, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.
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Shahid M, Syed R, Ansari MA, Shafi G, John J. Blood-based microRNA profiling unveils complex molecular dynamics in breast cancer. J Appl Genet 2024:10.1007/s13353-024-00852-5. [PMID: 38478327 DOI: 10.1007/s13353-024-00852-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer, a genetically intricate disease with diverse subtypes, exhibits heightened incidence globally. In this study, we aimed to investigate blood-based microRNAs (miRNAs) as potential biomarkers for breast cancer. The primary objectives were to explore the role of miRNAs in cancer-related processes, assess their differential expression between breast cancer patients and healthy individuals, and contribute to a deeper understanding of the molecular underpinnings of breast cancer. METHODS MiRNA extraction was performed on 40 breast cancer patients and adjacent normal tissues using a commercial RNA isolation kit. Total RNA quantification and quality assessment were conducted with advanced technologies. MiRNA profiling involved reverse transcription, labeling, and hybridization on Agilent human miRNA arrays (V2). Bioinformatics analysis utilized the DIANA system for target gene prediction and the DIANA-mirPath tool for pathway enrichment analysis. Selected miRNAs underwent validation through quantitative real-time PCR. RESULTS Principal component analysis revealed overlapping miRNA expression patterns in primary and malignant breast tumors, underscoring the genetic complexity involved. Statistical analysis identified 54 downregulated miRNAs in malignant tumors and 38 in primary tumors compared to controls. Bioinformatics analysis implicated several pathways, including Wnt, TGF-b, ErbB, and MAPK signaling. Validation through qRT-PCR confirmed altered expression of hsa-miR-130a, hsa-miR-21, hsa-miR-223, and hsa-let-7c key miRNAs, highlighting their significance in breast cancer. The results from microarray were further validated by qPCR and the expression of which are downregulated in breast cancer was detected. CONCLUSION This study provides significant insights into distinct miRNA expression patterns in normal and malignant breast tissues. The overlapping miRNA profiles in primary and malignant tumors underscore the complexity of genetic regulation in breast cancer. The identification of deregulated miRNAs and affected pathways contributes to our understanding of breast cancer pathogenesis. The validated miRNAs hold potential as diagnostic and prognostic markers, offering avenues for further clinical exploration in breast cancer research.
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- Mudassar Shahid
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Translational Research & Computational Medicine, iNDEX Technology, Cupertino, USA
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, School of Allied Health Science, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.
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Tripathi P, Ansari MA, Gandhi TK, Albalwy F, Mehrotra R, Mishra D. Computational ensemble expert system classification for the recognition of bruxism using physiological signals. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25958. [PMID: 38390100 PMCID: PMC10881886 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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This study aimed to develop an automatic diagnostic scheme for bruxism, a sleep-related disorder characterized by teeth grinding and clenching. The aim was to improve on existing methods, which have been proven to be inefficient and challenging. We utilized a novel hybrid machine learning classifier, facilitated by the Weka tool, to diagnose bruxism from biological signals. The study processed and examined these biological signals by calculating the power spectral density. Data were categorized into normal or bruxism categories based on the EEG channel (C4-A1), and the sleeping phases were classified into wake (w) and rapid eye movement (REM) stages using the ECG channel (ECG1-ECG2). The classification resulted in a maximum specificity of 93% and an accuracy of 95% for the EEG-based diagnosis. The ECG-based classification yielded a supreme specificity of 87% and an accuracy of 96%. Furthermore, combining these phases using the EMG channel (EMG1-EMG2) achieved the highest specificity of 95% and accuracy of 98%. The ensemble Weka tool combined all three physiological signals EMG, ECG, and EEG, to classify the sleep stages and subjects. This integration increased the specificity and accuracy to 97% and 99%, respectively. This indicates that a more precise bruxism diagnosis can be obtained by including all three biological signals. The proposed method significantly improves bruxism diagnosis accuracy, potentially enhancing automatic home monitoring systems for this disorder. Future studies may expand this work by applying it to patients for practical use.
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- Pragati Tripathi
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
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- Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Science and Engineering, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
- Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, Stopford Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Examination & Analysis, Amity University, Noida, India
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- Department of Computer Science, College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi, India
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Ansari MA, Syed R, Shahid M, Yin J. Correlation between serum galanin and neuron-specific enolase levels with EEG abnormalities in pediatric convulsive status epilepticus and the efficacy of triple drug therapy. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2024; 28:1194-1201. [PMID: 38375724 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202402_35358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the association between serum galanin (GAL) and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) levels in children with convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) and their relationship with abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns. Additionally, the study assessed the effectiveness of a combination therapy involving midazolam, diazepam, and phenobarbital in treating CSE. PATIENTS AND METHODS The research involved 100 children diagnosed with CSE and included a control group of 50 healthy children. Serum GAL and NSE levels were measured, and EEGs were analyzed for abnormalities in the CSE group. Comparisons were made between the healthy control group and the CSE group, particularly within the first 24 hours after persistent seizures. The severity of EEG abnormalities was correlated with GAL and NSE levels. The treatment consisted of an observation group that received the triple therapy of midazolam, diazepam, and phenobarbital, while a control group received diazepam and phenobarbital. Clinical efficacy, symptom improvement, Status Epilepticus Severity Score (STESS), and adverse reactions were evaluated. RESULTS The results indicated elevated levels of GAL and NSE in the CSE group, with higher levels noted within 24 hours after persistent seizures. Furthermore, a positive correlation was observed between the severity of EEG abnormalities and GAL and NSE levels. The group receiving the triple therapy demonstrated superior efficacy, faster resolution of seizures and fever, reduced STESS scores, and fewer adverse reactions than the control group. In conclusion, this study highlights the positive correlation between serum GAL and NSE levels and the severity of EEG abnormalities in pediatric CSE. The triple therapy approach is effective in treating CSE, leading to improved clinical symptoms, reduced brain damage, and enhanced safety. CONCLUSIONS The study concludes that serum GAL and NSE levels in children with convulsive status epilepticus are positively correlated with the degree of EEG abnormalities. The combination therapy involving midazolam, diazepam, and phenobarbital is effective in treating children with convulsive status epilepticus, significantly improving clinical symptoms, reducing brain damage, and ensuring safety.
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- M A Ansari
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Arrowood A, Ansari MA, Ciccotti M, Huang R, Liechti KM, Sanoja GE. Understanding the role of crosslink density and linear viscoelasticity on the shear failure of pressure-sensitive-adhesives. Soft Matter 2023; 19:6088-6096. [PMID: 37505113 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm00562c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Pressure-sensitive-adhesives (PSAs) are ubiquitous in electronic, automobile, packaging, and biomedical applications due to their ability to stick to numerous surfaces without undergoing chemical reactions. Although these materials date back to the 1850s with the development of surgical tapes based on natural rubber, their resistance to shear loads remains challenging to predict from molecular design. This work investigates the role of crosslink density on the shear resistance of model PSAs based on poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid) physically crosslinked with aluminum acetylacetonate. The key result is that crosslinking PSAs leads to notable stress concentrations ahead of the peel front, as well as a transition from cohesive to adhesive failure. The shear stress distributions, as evaluated by means of a linearly viscoelastic shear lag model, suggest that this transition is related to the evolution of the ratio of the load transfer length to the bond length as dictated by the mechanical properties of the backing and adhesive layers, and the geometry of the tape.
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- Anthony Arrowood
- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Laboratoire Sciences et Ingénierie de la Matière Molle, ESPCI Paris, Université PSL, Sorbonne Université, CNRS UMR 7615, 75005 Paris, France
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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Attia SM, Ahmad SF, Nadeem A, Attia MSM, Ansari MA, Alsaleh NB, Alasmari AF, Al-Hamamah MA, Alanazi A, Alshamrani AA, Bakheet SA, Harisa GI. The small molecule Erk1/2 signaling pathway inhibitor PD98059 improves DNA repair in an experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis SJL/J mouse model of multiple sclerosis. Mutat Res Genet Toxicol Environ Mutagen 2023; 889:503650. [PMID: 37491119 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2023.503650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disorder in which the myelin sheath covering the central nervous system axons is damaged or lost, disrupting action potential conduction and leading to various neurological complications. The pathogenesis of MS remains unclear, and no effective therapies are currently available. MS is triggered by environmental factors in genetically susceptible individuals. DNA damage and DNA repair failure have been proposed as MS genetic risk factors; however, inconsistent evidence has been found in multiple studies. Therefore, more investigations are needed to ascertain whether DNA damage/repair is altered in this disorder. In this context, therapies that prevent DNA damage or enhance DNA repair could be effective strategies for MS treatment. The overactivation of the extracellular-signal-related kinase 1 and 2 (Erk1/2) pathway can lead to DNA damage and has been linked to MS pathogenesis. In our study, we observed substantially elevated oxidative DNA damage and slower DNA repair rates in an experimentally autoimmune encephalomyelitis animal model of MS (EAE). Moreover, statistical decreases in oxidative DNA strand breaks and faster repair rates were observed in EAE animals injected with the Erk1/2 inhibitor PD98059 (PD). Moreover, the expression of several genes associated with DNA strand breaks and repair changed in EAE mice at both the mRNA and protein levels, as revealed by the RT2 Profiler PCR array and verified by RT-PCR and protein analyses. The treatment with PD mitigated these changes and improved DNA repair gene expression. Our results demonstrate clear associations between Erk1/2 activation, DNA damage/repair, and MS pathology, and further suggest that PD therapy may be a promising adjuvant therapeutic strategy.
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- S M Attia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Kumar R, Ansari MA, Borthakur D, Nomani K, Gupta S, Singh S. Ossification of Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament - Incidence, Embryology and Association with Suprascapular Neuropathy. Clin Ter 2023; 174:185-188. [PMID: 36920137 DOI: 10.7417/ct.2023.2517] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Introduction Suprascapular notch is present at superior border of scapula just medial to coracoid process. This is covered by superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL). Suprascapular nerve passes below this ligament while suprascapular vessels pass above it. STSL ossification is a rare finding with variable incidences in different population groups. Materials and Methods We observed 60 dry bony scapulae, 30 prosected formalin fixed upper limbs with scapula and 10 embalmed cadavers for the presence of ossified STSL. Results There were complete ossification of STSL in two dried bony specimens of sacpula. Conclusion Ossified STSL may be the causative factor for suprascapular neuropathy. The mainstay of management in cases of neuropathy or compression of suprascapular nerve is release of suprascapular ligament by either open or arthroscopic surgical approach. So, it is extremely important to know this type of variation to minimize any damage to related structure and plan the management accordingly.
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- R Kumar
- Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, Patna, India
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- Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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Gupta C, Das S, Gaurav V, Singh PK, Rai G, Datt S, Tigga RA, Pandhi D, Bhattacharya SN, Ansari MA, Dar SA. Review on host-pathogen interaction in dermatophyte infections. J Mycol Med 2023; 33:101331. [PMID: 36272379 DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2022.101331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Dermatophytosis is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin and its appendages caused by dermatophytes. Recent times have witnessed a dynamic evolution of dermatophytes driven by their ecology, reproduction, pathogenicity and host immune response, influenced by population migration and socioeconomic status. Dermatophytes establish infection following successful adherence of arthroconidia to the surface of keratinized tissues. The proteolytic enzymes released during adherence and invasion not only ascertain their survival but also allow the persistence of infection in the host. While the cutaneous immune surveillance mechanism, after antigen exposure and presentation, leads to activation of T lymphocytes and subsequent clonal expansion generating effector T cells that differentially polarize to a predominant Th17 response, the response fails to eliminate the pathogen despite the presence of high levels of IFN-γ. In chronic dermatophytosis, antigens are a constant source of stimulus promoting a dysregulated Th17 response causing inflammation. The host-derived iTreg response fails to counterbalance the inflammation and instead polarizes to Th17 lineage, aggravating the chronicity of the infection. Increasing antifungal resistance and recalcitrant dermatophytosis has impeded the overall clinical remission. Human genetic research has the potential to generate knowledge to explore new therapeutic targets. The review focuses on understanding specific virulence factors involved in pathogenesis and defining the role of dysregulated host immune response against chronic dermatophytic infections for future management strategies.
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- Chhavi Gupta
- All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, 110029, India; Present Address: Consultant Infectious Diseases, Fortis Hospital, Sector 62, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201301, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi), and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India.
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- Department of Dermatology & STD, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi), and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi), and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi), and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi), and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India
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- Department of Dermatology & STD, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India
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- Department of Dermatology & STD, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi), and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia.
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Jaggi VK, Ansari MA, Khanna A, Gehlot S, Sharma A, Singh K. Is postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) a viable option in high-risk early-stage cervical cancer after upfront or downstaged radical surgery? A comparative study. J Cancer Res Ther 2023; 19:241-252. [PMID: 37313903 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_253_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Radical surgery for cervical cancer has inherent benefits, and as upfront or post neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT), is extendable to locally advanced cancer cervix (LACC), with postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) for high-risk factors. Objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness and survival between non-PORT and PORT in high-risk early stages. MATERIALS AND METHODS Radical hysterectomies conducted between January 2014 and December 2017 were evaluated and followed till December 2019. Clinical, surgical-pathologic characteristics, and oncological outcomes were compared between non-PORT and PORT groups. A similar comparison was made between alive and dead patients within each group. The impact of PORT was assessed. RESULTS Of 178 radical surgeries, early-LACC constituted 70%. Most (37%) of the patients belonged to stage 1b2, while stage 2b formed 5%. Mean age of patients was 46.5 years; 69% were below 50 years of age. Abnormal bleeding (41%) was the predominant symptom, followed by postcoital (20%) and postmenopausal bleeding (12%). Upfront surgeries formed 70.2%, and the average waiting period was 1.93 months (range: 1-10 months). PORT patients were 97 (54.5%) in number and the remaining formed the non-PORT group. Mean follow-up was 34 months, with 118 (66%) alive patients. Significant adverse prognostic factors were tumors >4 cm (44.4% patients), positive margins (10%), lymphatic vascular space invasion (LVSI; 42%), malignant nodes (33%), multiple metastatic nodes averaging seven (range: 3-11), and delayed (>6 months) presentation, but not deep stromal invasion (77% patients) and positive parametrium (8.4% patients). PORT overcame the adverse effects of tumors >4 cm, multiple metastatic nodes, positive margins, and LVSI. Total recurrences (25%) were balanced for both groups, but recurrences within 2 years were significantly more for PORT. Two-year overall survival (78%) and recurrence-free survival (72%), median overall survival (21 months), and median recurrence-free interval (19 months) were significantly better for PORT, with the complication rates being similar. CONCLUSION PORT had significantly better oncological outcomes compared to non-PORT. Multimodal management is worthwhile.
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- Viniita Kumar Jaggi
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Gynecological Oncology, Delhi State Cancer Institute (GNCT of Delhi), Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Department, Delhi State Cancer Institute (GNCT of Delhi), Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India
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- Surgical Gynecological Oncology, Delhi State Cancer Institute (GNCT of Delhi), Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Department, Delhi State Cancer Institute (GNCT of Delhi), Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India
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- ICMR-National Institute for implementation Research in Non-Communicable Diseases, New Pali Rd, Air Force Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi, India
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Naaz S, Rai R, Adhikari D, Kannaujia R, Jamal R, Ansari MA, Ansari I, Pandey V, Barik SK. Bioclimatic modeling and FACE study forecast a bleak future for wheat production in India. Environ Monit Assess 2022; 195:48. [PMID: 36315361 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10551-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Since the impact of future climate change on wheat productivity is inconsistent, we studied geographic distribution and yield of wheat using two global General Circulation Models (GCMs) and Free Air CO2/O3 Enrichment (FACE) experiments. The GCMs (IPSL-CM5A-LR and NIMR-HADGEM2-AO) with four Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) and 19 bioclimatic variables were used for distribution/ecological niche modeling (ENM). Currently cultivated eight wheat cultivars were exposed to individual treatment of (i) ambient CO2, temperature, and ozone (ACO + AO + AT) representing the present climate scenario, and (ii) elevated CO2 (550 ppm) (ECO), (iii) elevated temperature (+ 2 °C) (ET), (iv) elevated O3 (ambient + 20 ppb) (EO), (v) elevated CO2 + elevated O3 (ECO + EO), and (vi) elevated CO2 + elevated temperature + elevated O3 (ECO + EO + ET) under FACE facility simulating the future climate change scenarios in 2050. The niche models predicted a reduction in climatically suitable areas for wheat, and identified "maximum temperature" as the most influencing factor for area reduction. The elevated CO2, O3, and temperature individually and in combinations had differential impacts on the yield of wheat cultivars. Only two cultivars, viz., DBW 184 and DBW 187 did not exhibit yield decline suggesting their suitability in the future climate change scenario. Since the performance of six out of eight cultivars significantly declined under simulated FACE experiment, and ENM predicted reduction in wheat cultivation area under RCP 8.5 in 2050, it was concluded that future of wheat cultivation in India is bleak. The study further indicates that coupling of bioclimatic modeling and FACE experiment can effectively predict the impact of climate change on different crops.
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- Sharfa Naaz
- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Singh PK, Das S, Rai G, Ansari MA, Dar SA, Singh T, Pandhi D. A Snapshot of T Cell Subset Cytokines in Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e29890. [PMID: 36348826 PMCID: PMC9630798 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29890] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the serum levels of cytokines produced by the Th1 (IFN‐γ, IL-12), Th2 (IL‐4), Th17 (IL-6, IL‐17A, IL‐23), and Treg (IL‐10 and TGF-β) pathways in individuals with active pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and to determine whether these levels were correlated with the severity of the disease condition. Patients and methods: This study was conducted with 90 individuals, of which 50 were PV patients and 40 healthy individuals (age and gender-matched) as controls. Serum samples were collected and tested for cytokine levels by ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). The cytokine levels in the serum of PV patients and healthy controls were compared statistically using the Mann-Whitney test for nonparametric samples. The strength of the association between the variables was evaluated using the Spearman correlation test. Results: The mean serum levels of IFN- γ (p < 0.001), IL-6 (p < 0.001), IL-10 (p < 0.001), IL-12 (p < 0.05), and IL-17 (p < 0.001) were significantly higher and TGF-β were significantly low in the PV patients than those observed in the control group. The mean concentration of serum IL-4 in patients with PV did not differ from those in the control group. Conclusions: In active PV, the Th1 and Th17 pathways are involved in the development and progression of the disease, whereas the Th2 pathway is blocked. Both of these pathways play a significant role in the disease. It is possible that the Treg pathway acts as an antagonist to the Th1 and Th17 pathways, which would cause the disease to become more localised. This study lays the foundation for a better understanding of the aetiology of PV and implies that cytokines could be used as potential therapeutic targets and disease activity biomarkers.
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Attia SM, Ahmad SF, Nadeem A, Attia M, Ansari MA, Al-Hamamah MA, Hussein MH, Alameen AA, Alasmari AF, Bakheet SA. Multiple exposure to methylmercury aggravates DNA damage in the BTBR T + Itpr3 tf/J autistic mouse model: the role of DNA repair efficiency. Toxicology 2022; 477:153277. [PMID: 35914580 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2022.153277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Environmental and genetic factors have been recognized to play major roles in the pathogenesis of autism. Here we examined the BTBR T+Itpr3tf/J (BTBR) mice's susceptibility, an autistic model, to the genotoxic effects and DNA repair dysregulation of methylmercury. Micronuclei formation and oxidative DNA damage were analyzed using the micronucleus/fluorescence in situ hybridization test and modified comet assay, respectively. The results showed higher centromeric-positive micronuclei and oxidative DNA damage in BTBR mice exposed to methylmercury than the unexposed mice, which indicates that mutagenesis aggravated in BTBR mice after methylmercury exposure. Lipid peroxides in BTBR mice were significantly elevated, with a decrease in reduced/oxidized glutathione ratio after methylmercury exposure, indicating an augmenting oxidant-antioxidant imbalance. The expression of several genes involved in DNA repair was markedly altered in BTBR mice after methylmercury exposure as evaluated via PCR array and RT-PCR analyses. Declining of the antioxidant defense and dysregulation in DNA repair process after methylmercury exposure may explain the aggravated genotoxic susceptibility of BTBR mice. Thus, autistic individuals exposed to methylmercury must be under regular medical follow-up through standard timetabled medical laboratory inquiry to allow for early recognition of any mutagenic changes. Additionally, strategies that elevate cellular antioxidants/DNA repair efficiency may counteract methylmercury-induced genotoxicity.
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- S M Attia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Bhandari RM, Suwal S, Chataut D, Ansari MA. Correlation between Sonoelastography and Histopathological Findings in Evaluation of Chronic Renal Allograft Disease. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2022; 20:124-127. [PMID: 37017153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Background Non-invasive evaluation tool for allograft kidney is important to predict chronic allograft dysfunction as it can be alternative to the invasive biopsy which is prone to so many complications. Sonoelastography can assess the stiffness of the allograft renal parenchyma, which is prone to undergo interstitial fibrosis. Objective To correlate sonoelastography with histopathology findings in the renal allografts. Method Sonoelastography was done in 60 renal allograft recipients prior to their biopsy for various indications. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of the patient were also obtained. Histopathology reports were collected to determine Banff score of interstitial fibrosis. Descriptive measurements (Mean ± standard deviation, Frequencies, Proportions) were calculated. Correlations among the variables were measured using Pearson's correlation, independent sample t-test, and ANOVA. Result The mean strain index (SI) was lower in higher grades of fibrosis. There was significant difference in mean SI (F=18.264; df= 2,57; p < 0.001) among the histological grades of fibrosis. Also a significant difference in SI among mild and moderate (S.E. 0.27, p value < 0.001), mild and severe (S.E. 0.213, p value < 0.001) as well as moderate and severe fibrosis (S.E. 0.244, p value < 0.001) was seen. Significant correlation of eGFR with SI (p < 0.001) was also seen. Conclusion Strain index, measured with sonoelastography, significantly correlated with different grades of tissue fibrosis. Thus it can be used as alternative method for evaluation of renal allograft patients to avoid complications of biopsy.
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- R M Bhandari
- Department of Radiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Ansari MA, Saha S, Das A, Lal R, Das B, Choudhury BU, Roy SS, Sharma SK, Singh IM, Meitei CB, Changloi KL, Singh LS, Singh NA, Saraswat PK, Ramakrishna Y, Singh D, Hazarika S, Punitha P, Sandhu SK, Prakash N. Energy and carbon budgeting of traditional land use change with groundnut based cropping system for environmental quality, resilient soil health and farmers income in eastern Indian Himalayas. J Environ Manage 2021; 293:112892. [PMID: 34062423 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Energy intensive traditional cereals based monoculture often lead to high greenhouse gas emissions and degradation of land and environmental quality. Present study aimed at evaluating the energy and carbon budget of diversified groundnut (Arachis hypogea L) based cropping system with over existing traditional practice towards the development of a sustainable production technology through restoration of soil and environmental quality and enhancement of farming resiliency by stabilizing farmers' income. The trials comprised of three introduced groundnut based systems viz. groundnut- pea (Pisum sativum), groundnut-lentil (Lens esculenta) and groundnut-toria (Brasssica campestris var. Toria) replacing three existing systems viz. maize (Zea mays L) - fallow, maize - toria, and rice (Oryza sativa L)-fallow systems. Four years study revealed that adoption of groundnut based systems reduced non-renewable energy input use (fertilizers, chemical, machinery and fossil fuels) by 25.5%, consequently that reduced the cost of production. Repeated analysis of variance measurement also affirmed that groundnut based systems (groundnut-pea>groundnut-lentil> groundnut-toria) increased the energy use efficiency, energy productivity, carbon use efficiency, net returns and decreased the specific energy and energy intensiveness. Groundnut based systems increased the mean system productivity and water productivity in terms of groundnut equivalent yield by 3.7 and 3.1 folds over existing practice. The savings of fossil fuel reduced greenhouse gas emissions owing to reduced use of farm machinery and synthetic fertilizers. Groundnut based systems significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced the soil carbon concentration (8.7-18.1%) and enzymatic activities (27.1-51.8%) over existing practice. Consequently, estimated soil quality index values were 35.9-77.3% higher under groundnut based systems than existing practice. Thus, the study indicated the resilient nature of groundnut based systems as an environmentally safe and sustainable production technology for enhancing resource use efficiency, reduce carbon emission, energy intensiveness and cost of production in the Eastern Himalaya region of India and similar ecosystems.
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- M A Ansari
- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal, 795004, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Mizoram Centre, Kolasib, 796081, Mizoram, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra, 799 210, Tripura, India.
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- CMASC, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- ICAR Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Old Goa, 403402, Goa, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, 793103, Meghalaya, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal, 795004, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal, 795004, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal, 795004, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal, 795004, India
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- ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Monsangpantha, Chandel, 795127, Manipur, India
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- ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pearsonmun, Churachandpur, 795128, Manipur, India
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- ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hungpung, Ukhrul, 795142, Manipur, India
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- ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tupul, Tamenglong, 795159, Manipur, India
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- ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hungpung, Ukhrul, 795142, Manipur, India
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- ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Monsangpantha, Chandel, 795127, Manipur, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, 793103, Meghalaya, India
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- ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics, M/o Commerce & Industry Govt. of India, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal, 795004, India
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Bin Heyat MB, Akhtar F, Ansari MA, Khan A, Alkahtani F, Khan H, Lai D. Progress in Detection of Insomnia Sleep Disorder: A Comprehensive Review. Curr Drug Targets 2021; 22:672-684. [PMID: 33109045 DOI: 10.2174/1389450121666201027125828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lack of adequate sleep is a major source of many harmful diseases related to heart, brain, psychological changes, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, etc. 40 to 50% of the world's population is suffering from poor or inadequate sleep. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which an individual complaint of difficulties in starting/continuing sleep at least four weeks regularly. It is estimated that 70% of heart diseases are generated during insomnia sleep disorder. The main objective of this study is to determine all work conducted on insomnia detection and to make a database. We used two procedures including network visualization techniques on two databases including PubMed and Web of Science to complete this study. We found 169 and 36 previous publications of insomnia detection in the PubMed and the Web of Science databases, respectively. We analyzed 10 datasets, 2 databases, 21 genes, and 23 publications with 30105 subjects of insomnia detection. This work has revealed the future way and gap so far directed on insomnia detection and has also tried to provide objectives for the future work to be proficient in a scientific and significant manner.
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- Md Belal Bin Heyat
- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610054, China
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 611731, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Gautam Buddha Technical University, Gr. Noida, UP 201312, India
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 611731, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Najran University, Najran 1988, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KPK 23200, Pakistan
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610054, China
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Alam A, Ansari MA, Badrealam KF, Pathak S. Molecular approaches to lung cancer prevention. Future Oncol 2021; 17:1793-1810. [PMID: 33653087 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2020-0789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Lung cancer is generally diagnosed at advanced stages when surgical resection is not possible. Late diagnosis, along with development of chemoresistance, results in high mortality. Preventive approaches, including smoking cessation, chemoprevention and early detection are needed to improve survival. Smoking cessation combined with low-dose computed tomography screening has modestly improved survival. Chemoprevention has also shown some promise. Despite these successes, most lung cancer cases remain undetected until advanced stages. Additional early detection strategies may further improve survival and treatment outcome. Molecular alterations taking place during lung carcinogenesis have the potential to be used in early detection via noninvasive methods and may also serve as biomarkers for success of chemopreventive approaches. This review focuses on the utilization of molecular biomarkers to increase the efficacy of various preventive approaches.
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- Asrar Alam
- Department of Preventive Oncology, Dr BR Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute of Research & Medical Consultation, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiovascular & Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- Department of Preventive Oncology, Dr BR Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Ansari MA, Chung IM, Rajakumar G, Alzohairy MA, Alomary MN, Thiruvengadam M, Pottoo FH, Ahmad N. Current Nanoparticle Approaches in Nose to Brain Drug Delivery and Anticancer Therapy - A Review. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:1128-1137. [PMID: 31951165 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200116153912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) are unique may be organic or inorganic, play a vital role in the development of drug delivery targeting the central nervous system (CNS). Intranasal drug delivery has shown to be an efficient strategy with attractive application for drug delivery to the CNS related diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer 's disease and brain solid tumors. Blood brain barrier (BBB) and blood-cerebrospinal fluid barriers are natural protective hindrances for entry of drug molecules into the CNS. Nanoparticles exhibit excellent intruding capacity for therapeutic agents and overcome protective barriers. By using nanotechnology based NPs targeted, drug delivery can be improved across BBB with discharge drugs in a controlled manner. NPs confer safe from degradation phenomenon. Several kinds of NPs are used for nose to the brain (N2B) enroute, such as lipidemic nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, inorganic NPs, solid lipid NPs, dendrimers. Among them, popular lipidemic and polymeric NPs are discussed, and their participation in anti-cancer activity has also been highlighted in this review.
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- Mohammad A Ansari
- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institutes for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, 31441 Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Qassim 51431, Saudi Arabia
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environmental Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P. O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Ansari MA, Badrealam KF, Alam A, Tufail S, Khalique G, Equbal MJ, Alzohairy MA, Almatroudi A, Alomary MN, Pottoo FH. Recent Nano-based Therapeutic Intervention of Bioactive Sesquiterpenes: Prospects in Cancer Therapeutics. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:1138-1144. [PMID: 31951164 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200116151522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In the recent scenario, nanotechnology-based therapeutics intervention has gained tremendous impetus all across the globe. Nano-based pharmacological intervention of various bioactive compounds has been explored on an increasing scale. Sesquiterpenes are major constituents of essential oils (EOs) present in various plant species which possess intriguing therapeutic potentials. However, owing to their poor physicochemical properties; they have pharmacological limitations. Recent advances in nano-based therapeutic interventions offer various avenues to improve their therapeutic applicability. Reckoning with these, the present review collates various nano-based therapeutic intervention of sesquiterpenes with prospective potential against various debilitating diseases especially cancer. In our viewpoint, considering the burgeoning advancement in the field of nanomedicine; in the near future, the clinical applicability of these nano-formulated sesquiterpenes can be foreseen with great enthusiasm.
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- Mohammad A Ansari
- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institutes for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1881, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Dairy Cattle Physiology Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana-132001, India
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- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029, India
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- Biochemistry Section, Women's College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh-202002, India
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- School of Sciences, Jain University, Jayanagar, 3rd block, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560041, India
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- Biomedical Institute for Regenerative Research (BIRR), Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas-75429, United States
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Qassim 51431, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Qassim 51431, Saudi Arabia
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- National Center for Biotechnology, Life Science and Environmental Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O Box 1881, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Upadhyaya RP, Ansari MA, Jha A, Kayastha P, Paudel S. Sonographic Quantification of Ovarian Volume in Adults Attending General Health Checkup and General Out Patient Department in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2020; 18:275-278. [PMID: 34158436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Background Ultrasonography is the easily available, cheap and reliable method for evaluation of ovaries. Ovarian volume is the major factor in the diagnosis of various ovarian pathologies and confusing discrepancies are found in the literature. Objective To determine the ovarian volume among individuals attending outpatient department in tertiary level hospital. Method Descriptive cross sectional study design was used; 305 patients of 16-60 years attending general outpatient department in the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal were included. Ovarian volume was calculated by using transabdominal ultrasonography. Data was collected in the predesigned proforma and analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences software. Result The study showed mean total ovarian volume 5.95 ± 2.44 cc (centimeter cube) with mean right ovarian volume 5.94 ± 2.70 cc and mean left ovarian volume 6.05 ± 2.79 cc. Significant decrease in ovarian volume with age was observed. Height and weight did not show significant correlation with ovarian volumes and no significant variation seen in the volumes of right and left ovaries. Periovulatory ovaries show significantly higher volumes on right side than luteal phase. Similarly, significantly higher volume of left ovary seen in mixed ethnic group than mongoloid group. Conclusion Measurement of ovarian volume is important for evaluation and management of ovarian disorders. Ultrasonography which is readily available, simple and cost effective is better suited for our environment than other imaging modality. Values of ovarian volume from this study may provide a baseline of normal ovarian volume in our community.
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- R P Upadhyaya
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Baig U, Hawsawi A, Ansari MA, Gondal MA, Dastageer MA, Falath WS. Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of visible light active cadmium sulfide-graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite: A prospective solar light harvesting photo-catalyst for the deactivation of waterborne pathogen. J Photochem Photobiol B 2020; 204:111783. [PMID: 31954265 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.111783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Cadmium sulfide-graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite was synthesized by pulsed laser ablation in liquid, and it was found from the results of optical and morphological characterizations that the proper anchoring of nanostructured cadmium sulfide on the nano-sheets of graphitic carbon nitride took place, which brought about the positive attributes such as enhanced visible light absorption and reduced photo-generated charge recombination, the key features required for an efficient photo-catalyst by solar light harvesting. The pulsed laser ablation in liquid method adopted for the synthesis of cadmium sulfide-graphitic carbon nitride has the following advantages: the shape and size of the synthesized particles can be controlled by altering the experimental parameters such as laser wavelength, pulse laser duration, the pH of the solution, the surfactants and the temperature of the solution, pulsed laser ablation in liquid method neither requires cumbersome equipment nor does it require intermediate chemicals and catalysts nor does it necessitate the post synthesis purification. The enhancement of photo-catalytic activity of cadmium sulfide-graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite was tested for the photo-catalytic deactivation of Escherichia coli bacteria in water under visible light radiation. As anticipated, a significant improvement of photo-catalytic deactivation was observed, which is attributed to the enhanced and extended light absorption in the visible spectral region, and the formation of herterojunction between the semiconductors, which is instrumental in inhibiting the undesired recombination of photo-generated charge carriers. Quantitatively, the presence of cadmium sulfide on the graphitic carbon nitride surface contributed to a remarkable 129% increase of photo-catalytic degradation constant compared to pure graphitic carbon nitride, which resulted in the decrease of total depletion time of Escherichia coli from 156 min to 67 min with the cadmium sulfide-graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite synthesized by pulsed laser ablation in liquid method. Our results on the efficient photo-catalytic deactivation of Escherichia coli under visible light assures that cadmium sulfide-graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite can very well be used for photo-catalytic water purification by harvesting the abundant solar light.
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- Umair Baig
- Center of Research Excellence in Desalination & Water Treatment, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Center for Environment and Water, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261¸ Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics and Center for Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261¸ Saudi Arabia
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- Epidemic Disease Research Department, Institute for Research & Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, 31441 Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics and Center for Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261¸ Saudi Arabia; K.A.CARE Energy Research and Innovation Center, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Physics and Center for Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261¸ Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research Excellence in Desalination & Water Treatment, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Center for Environment and Water, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261¸ Saudi Arabia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261¸ Saudi Arabia
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Singh S, Batra N, Ansari MA, Urooj S. Electrochemical Sensing for Examining Vitamin D3 based on MIP using NOVA 1.7 and Autolab PGSTAT 302N. J Clin Diagn Res 2020. [DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2020/44347.13847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Introduction: An electrochemical sensor has the ability to transform the associated data containing electrochemical reactions into a reliable representative signal. The electrochemical sensors can be classified into potentiometric, conductometric, and ampere-metric or Volta-metric. Although, there are various electrochemical techniques for the detection of Vitamin D3, there is still a need for a simplified and cost-effective method. An electrochemical sensor provides great sensitivity towards the detection of the analyte. Aim: To fabricate an electrochemical sensor for the detection of Vitamin D3. The sensor used Molecular Imprinted Polymer (MIP) based Screen Printed Carbon Electrode (SPCE). Materials and Methods: The SPCE used was a three-electrode system consisting of silver working electrode, silver reference electrode and a counter carbon electrode. The reagents used in the experiment was p-Phenylenediamine, resorcinol and Vitamin D3 that were applied in a particular amount onto the SPCE. The process of electropolymerisation was carried out in order to form a non-conductive layer. Cavities were gradually formed on the surface of SPCE. A mediator was used to obtain reliable results for the detection of Vitamin D3. It is evident from the existing literature that the number of scans of electropolymerisation holds a significant role in this process. The procedure was applied for the formation of non-imprinted electrode in the absence of the analyte. Results: The presence of the template i.e., Vitamin D3 was recorded using the developed electrochemical sensor. The current decreased on rebinding of Vitamin D3 which resulted in the change of redox peak of ferricyanide. This signified the sudden increase in concentration of Vitamin D3 specifying its presence. Conclusion: The results obtained specifies the great sensitivity of the electrochemical sensor towards the template i.e., vitamin D3. The clinical relevance of such electrochemical sensors is that they produce simple, accurate and reproducible results which can be used to optimise the care of patients.
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Gupta C, Das S, Rai G, Singh PK, Dar S, Ansari MA. 1731. Immune Dysregulation in Mucormycosis. Open Forum Infect Dis 2019. [PMCID: PMC6808671 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
Mucormycosis is a fatal fungal infection with unique predisposition to infect diabetics. Dysregulated adaptive immunity contributes to the pathogenesis in all fungal diseases, but activated Th17 cells have laid a new dimension to chronic inflammatory response which was previously attributed to uncontrolled Th1 response. We attempted to study the Th17 and T regulatory (Treg) immune response in diabetic patients with mucormycosis and compared the data with a healthy control and a T2DM case without fungal infection. In addition we could follow-up one patient post 6-month treatment and performed immunological studies.
Methods
2 mL of blood samples were collected in EDTA vial from two patients who were suffering from diabetes with mucormycosis for immunological investigations. Samples were also taken from age-matched T2DM patient without fungal infection and a healthy volunteer as controls for T-cell parameters. Repeat blood sample was taken to study immune parameters in one patient who was followed up after 6 months. The expression of various T-cell markers was analyzed by immunostaining with the antibodies against CD3, CD4, CD25, CD161, IL-23R [Becton Dickinson (BD) PharMingen]. Fluorescence profiles were analyzed using Flow Jo software (BD Biosciences). The results are expressed as a percentage of positive cells.
Results
The percentages of CD4+ cells were low in both patients when compared with and healthy control but it is much higher in diabetes case when compared with others. CD161+ cell population was higher in both patients when compared with healthy control and diabetic patient without fungal infection. The percentage of IL23R+ cells was significantly high in patient before treatment when compared with, healthy control and diabetics. and decline after treatment. The percentage positivity of CD25+ cells was highest in healthy control when compared with others. The profile of CD25+ cells was comparatively similar in patient before treatment and diabetics but we found a higher percentage, in patients after treatment.
Conclusion
The findings in this study imminently indicate the mechanism of immune dysregulation involving Th17 and Treg pathways in mucormycosis and provide evidence that restoration of Th17/Treg may be considered as a therapeutic option for long-term benefit in diabetics.
Disclosures
All authors: No reported disclosures.
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- Jazan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia
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Attia SM, Al-Hamamah MA, Alotaibi MR, Harisa GI, Attia MM, Ahmad SF, Ansari MA, Nadeem A, Bakheet SA. Investigation of belinostat-induced genomic instability by molecular cytogenetic analysis and pathway-focused gene expression profiling. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2018; 350:43-51. [PMID: 29733868 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Histone deacetylases (HDACs), which regulate transcription and specific functions such as tumor suppression by p53, are frequently altered in tumors and have a contentious role in carcinogenesis. HDAC inhibitors, which have a long history of use in psychiatry and neurology, have recently been tested as possible treatments for tumors. Belinostat received regulatory approval in the USA on July 3, 2014, for use against peripheral T-cell lymphoma. However, the unavailability of information on belinostat genotoxicity in normal cells and the molecular mechanisms involved in the genetic instability after exposure to belinostat encouraged us to conduct this study. Our data showed that the exposure of mice to belinostat at the recommended human doses induced chromosome breakage, whole-chromosome lagging, and oxidative DNA damage in bone marrow cells in a dose-dependent manner. The expression levels of 84 genes involved in the DNA damage signaling pathway were evaluated by using an RT2 Profiler PCR array. Belinostat exposure altered the expression of 25 genes, with statistically significant changes observed in 17 genes. The array results were supported by RT-PCR and western blotting experiments. Collectively, our results showed that belinostat exposure caused oxidative DNA damage and downregulated the expression of genes involved in DNA damage repair, which may be responsible for belinostat-induced genomic instability. Thus, the clinical usage of this drug should be weighed against the hazards of carcinogenesis, and the observed genotoxicity profile of belinostat may support further development of efficient HDAC inhibitors with weaker genotoxicity.
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- S M Attia
- Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Kayyali Chair for Pharmaceutical Industry, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Protection Department, College of Agriculture, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Mahmoodkalayeh S, Jooya HZ, Hariri A, Zhou Y, Xu Q, Ansari MA, Avanaki MRN. Low Temperature-Mediated Enhancement of Photoacoustic Imaging Depth. Sci Rep 2018; 8:4873. [PMID: 29559653 PMCID: PMC5861112 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-22898-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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We study the temperature dependence of the underlying mechanisms related to the signal strength and imaging depth in photoacoustic imaging. The presented theoretical and experimental results indicate that imaging depth can be improved by lowering the temperature of the intermediate medium that the laser passes through to reach the imaging target. We discuss the temperature dependency of optical and acoustic properties of the intermediate medium and their changes due to cooling. We demonstrate that the SNR improvement of the photoacoustic signal is mainly due to the reduction of Grüneisen parameter of the intermediate medium which leads to a lower level of background noise. These findings may open new possibilities toward the application of biomedical laser refrigeration.
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- Sadreddin Mahmoodkalayeh
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.,Department of Physics, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.,Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA. .,Department of Dermatology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA. .,Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
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Khan AS, Garcia-Aroz S, Ansari MA, Atiq SM, Senter-Zapata M, Fowler K, Doyle MB, Chapman WC. Assessment and optimization of liver volume before major hepatic resection: Current guidelines and a narrative review. Int J Surg 2018; 52:74-81. [PMID: 29425829 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2017] [Revised: 01/20/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Post hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality after major liver resection. Although the etiology of PHLF is multifactorial, an inadequate functional liver remnant (FLR) is felt to be the most important modifiable predictor of PHLF. Pre-operative evaluation of FLR function and volume is of paramount importance before proceeding with any major liver resection. Patients with inadequate or borderline FLR volume must be considered for volume optimization strategies such as portal vein embolization (PVE), two stage hepatectomy with portal vein ligation (PVL), Yttrium-90 radioembolization, and associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS). This paper provides an overview of assessing FLR volume and function, and discusses indications and outcomes of commonly used volume optimization strategies.
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- Adeel S Khan
- Section of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Section of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Sanford University of South Dakota Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
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- Section of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Section of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Section of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Section of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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Dar SA, Rai G, Ansari MA, Akhter N, Gupta N, Sharma S, Haque S, Ramachandran VG, Wahid M, Rudramurthy SM, Chakrabarti A, Das S. FcɛR1α gene polymorphism shows association with high IgE and anti‐FcɛR1α in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:4142-4149. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Sajad A. Dar
- Department of MicrobiologyUniversity College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur HospitalDelhiIndia
- Research and Scientific Studies UnitCollege of Nursing & Allied Health SciencesUniversity of JazanJazanSaudi Arabia
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- Department of MicrobiologyUniversity College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur HospitalDelhiIndia
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- Department of MicrobiologyUniversity College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur HospitalDelhiIndia
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineFaculty of Applied Medical SciencesAlbaha UniversityAlbahaSaudi Arabia
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- Department of OtorhinolaryngologyUniversity College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur HospitalDelhiIndia
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- Department of PathologyUniversity College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur HospitalDelhiIndia
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- Research and Scientific Studies UnitCollege of Nursing & Allied Health SciencesUniversity of JazanJazanSaudi Arabia
- Department of BiosciencesFaculty of Natural SciencesJamia Millia Islamia (A Central University)New DelhiIndia
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- Department of MicrobiologyUniversity College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur HospitalDelhiIndia
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- Research and Scientific Studies UnitCollege of Nursing & Allied Health SciencesUniversity of JazanJazanSaudi Arabia
- Department of BiosciencesFaculty of Natural SciencesJamia Millia Islamia (A Central University)New DelhiIndia
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- Department of Medical MicrobiologyPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education & ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of Medical MicrobiologyPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education & ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of MicrobiologyUniversity College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur HospitalDelhiIndia
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K S, Das S, Pandhi D, Rai G, Ansari MA, Gupta C, Haque S, Dar SA. Challenges in culture-negative cases of Madurella mycetomatis: A case report re-accentuating PCR as an essential diagnostic tool. J Mycol Med 2017; 27:577-581. [PMID: 29102309 DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2017.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2017] [Revised: 09/26/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Identification of dematiaceous fungi responsible for black-grain mycetoma has remained cumbersome and time consuming for years leading to delayed diagnosis and thereby increased agony to patients. Moreover, difficult morphology of some of these fungi demanding enough expertise for species identification in addition to culture-negativity has often led to misdiagnosis and hence inapt treatment to the patients. We report the identification of Madurella mycetomatis from culture-negative black granules discharged from foot nodular lesions of a 27 years old male using PCR followed by sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer region. The patient's lesions were successfully treated using a combination of itraconazole (200mg) and terbinafine (250mg), confirming our diagnosis. Our case study proves the clinical value of PCR as the best, rapid and accurate diagnostic method for the identification of Madurella mycetomatis and related fungi, particularly in culture-negative cases.
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- S K
- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Dermatology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, B.N. College of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow 226201, U.P., India; Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110095, India; Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
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Al-Harbi NO, Nadeem A, Al-Harbi MM, Zoheir KM, Ansari MA, El-Sherbeeny AM, Alanazi KM, Alotaibi MR, Ahmad SF. Corrigendum to "Psoriatic inflammation causes hepatic inflammation with concomitant dysregulation in hepatic metabolism via IL-17A/IL-17 receptor signaling in a murine model" [Immunobiology 222 (2) (February 2017) 128-136]. Immunobiology 2017; 222:1081. [PMID: 28935214 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2017.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- N O Al-Harbi
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Pokharel P, Ansari MA. Fetal Ductus Venosus Pulsatility Index and Diameter during Second and Third Trimester of Gestation. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2017; 56:124-131. [PMID: 28598448] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The ductus venosus is a small funnel shaped vessel found posterior to the fetal liver connecting the intra-abdominal umbilical vein and the inferior vena cava. It is one of the three physiological shunts in the fetus. The main objective of this study is to construct the reference table and normogram for fetal ductus venosus Pulsatility Index and diameter with gestational age. METHODS This was a prospective cross sectional study conducted during August 2011 to July 2012 taking 294 uncomplicated pregnancies using systemic random sampling method. Three measurements were made for ductus venosus diameter and Pulsatility Index in each fetus during period of fetal quiescence. RESULTS The ductus venosus diameter at <20weeks, 20-25 weeks, 25-30 weeks, >30 weeks were 1.16, 1.31, 1.62, 1.81 and Pulsatility Index at <20weeks, 20-25 weeks, 25-30 weeks, >30 weeks were 0.41, 0.44, 0.41 and 0.41 respectively. CONCLUSIONS The mean diameter of the ductus venosus was linear across gestational age. The Pulsatility Index shows a scattered distribution across the gestational age.
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- P Pokharel
- Department of Radiology, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Infections of the foot are very variable, some being complex in nature, causing pain, morbidity, and even mortality. In patients with diabetes mellitus, foot infections are common, ranging from chronic bacterial or fungal infections to serious limb-threatening ones. To manage infections, a sound knowledge of anatomy is essential. This article reviews the problems with respect to recent evidence and provides pathways to management and suggestions of changes with potential to wound healing.
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- M A Ansari
- Department of General Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Panta OB, Songmen S, Maharjan S, Subedi K, Ansari MA, Ghimire RK. Morphological Changes in Degenerative Disc Disease on Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Comparison Between Young and Elderly. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2015; 13:209-213. [PMID: 27005714] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Morphological changes implicated in low back are complicated by additional age related degenerative changes in spine, which increases with aging. This study aims to compare the morphological MRI findings in young and elderly patients with low back pain and also correlate them with the clinical symptoms. METHODS The study was a retrospective hospital record based comparative study carried out in a Teaching Hospital. MRI performed for patients with low back pain during May 2012 to October 2012 were reviewed. The MRI findings were compared between below 60 years and at and above 60 years and were also correlated with symptoms. RESULTS A total of 301 MRI met the inclusion criteria out of which 228(75.74%) were young adults and 73(24.25%) were elderly adults. Degenerative changes and disc bulge was more common in elderly. Disc herniations including disc prolapse was more common in young adults. Disc protrusion involving L4-L5 was most common in the elderly while L5-S1 was most common in young adults. Nerve root compression was noted more commonly in the young adults. Radiculopathy was associated with grade III nerve root compression and paramedian disc protrusion in young adults while no such association was noted in elderly. No association of radiculopathy with presence of degenerative changes, spinal stenosis was noted in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Degenerative changes are more common in elderly while disc herniations are more common in young adults. Morphologic changes do correlate with symptoms in young adults to some extent while they do not correlate in elderly.
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- O B Panta
- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Shaikh S, Ahmad SS, Ansari MA, Shakil S, Rizvi SMD, Shakil S, Tabrez S, Akhtar S, Kamal MA. Prediction of comparative inhibition efficiency for a novel natural ligand, galangin against human brain acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase and 5-lipoxygenase: a neuroinformatics study. CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets 2015; 13:452-9. [PMID: 24059300 DOI: 10.2174/18715273113126660162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2013] [Revised: 04/25/2013] [Accepted: 06/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The present study elucidates molecular interactions of human acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LPO) with a novel natural ligand Galangin (GAL); and also with the well-known ligands Bisnorcymserine (BNC) and Cymserine for comparison. Docking between these ligands and enzymes were performed using 'Autodock4.2'. It was found that hydrophobic interactions play an important role in the correct positioning of BNC within the 'catalytic site' of AChE, BuChE and 5-LPO to permit docking while hydrogen bonds are significant in case of cymserine for the same. However, only polar interactions are significant in the correct positioning of GAL within the 'catalytic site' of AChE, BuChE and 5-LPO to permit docking. Such information may aid in the design of versatile AChE, BuChE and 5 LPO-inhibitors, and is expected to aid in safe clinical use of above ligands. Scope still remains in the determination of the three-dimensional structure of AChE-GAL, BuChE-GAL and 5-LPO-GAL complex by X-ray crystallography to certify the described data. Moreover, the present study confirms that GAL is a more efficient inhibitor of human brain AChE compared to BNC and cymserine, while in case of 5-LPO and human brain BuChE, BNC is a more efficient inhibitor compared to GAL and cymserine with reference to ΔG and Ki values.
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- Department of Bio-Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, 226026, India.
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Alam A, Shaikh S, Ahmad SS, Ansari MA, Shakil S, Rizvi SMD, Shakil S, Imran M, Haneef M, Abuzenadah AM, Kamal MA. Molecular interaction of human brain acetylcholinesterase with a natural inhibitor huperzine-B: an enzoinformatics approach. CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets 2015; 13:487-90. [PMID: 24059299 DOI: 10.2174/18715273113126660163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2013] [Revised: 06/10/2013] [Accepted: 08/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The present study emphasizes the molecular interactions between human brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and the natural ligand Huperzine-B and its comparison to 'AChE-Tolserine interactions'. Docking between Huperzine-B and AChE was performed using 'Autodock4.2'. Hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonds both play an equally important role in the correct positioning of Huperzine-B within the 'catalytic site' of AChE to permit docking. However, docking of Tolserine to AChE is largely dominated by hydrophobic interactions. Such information may aid in the design of versatile AChE-inhibitors, and is expected to aid in safe clinical use of Huperzine-B. Scope still remains in the determination of the three-dimensional structure of AChE-Huperzine-B complex by X-ray crystallography to validate the described data. Furthermore, this study confirms that Huperzine-B is a more efficient inhibitor of human brain AChE compared to tolserine with reference to Ki and ΔG values.
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- Department of Bio-Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow-226026, India.
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Ansari MA, Khan HM, Khan AA, Cameotra SS, Alzohairy MA. Anti-biofilm efficacy of silver nanoparticles against MRSA and MRSE isolated from wounds in a tertiary care hospital. Indian J Med Microbiol 2015; 33:101-9. [DOI: 10.4103/0255-0857.148402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Prakash N, Ansari MA, Punitha P, Sharma PK. Indigenous traditional knowledge and usage of folk bio-medicines among Rongmei tribe of Tamenglong district of Manipur, India. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med 2014; 11:239-47. [PMID: 25371589 DOI: 10.4314/ajtcam.v11i3.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rongmei tribe (Kooki), are inhabitant of the Charoi Chagotlong village, Tupul, Tamenglong district of Manipur have the traditional knowledge of folk bio-medicine based on diverse plant species for the prevention and cure of certain chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to document and preserve the indigenous knowledge of the Rongmei tribe on folk medicines. MATERIAL AND METHODS The present work was based on methodical field survey conducted between 2010, to 2013. Local people of within 30-70 age groups of both sexes were interviewed and a group discussion (using a structured interview schedule), was held to know about the type of plant parts used in folk bio-medicines, and their mode of use. The interviewers were drawn from a wide array of disciplines (Vendors, Farmers club, NGO's, scientific societies, etc.), to obtain maximum information in relation to folk bio-medicine. RESULTS A total of 60 species belonging to 36 different families (ranging from gymnosperm to angiosperm with medicinal benefits), were discussed briefly with significant emphasis on their local name, scientific name, family, parts used; they claimed to cure various ailments from these plants in this mode of folk bio-medicine. The different plant parts used were leaves, fruits, bulbs, bark, roots, seeds, tuber, trunk, flower, shoot, whole plant, rhizome, stem, wood and berries. Based on a life form of the reported plants comprise herbs, shrubs, trees, grasses, bulb, vine, climber, tuber and succulent. CONCLUSION Efforts should be made to promote the use of traditional biomedicines within rural communities to preserve the traditional knowledge.
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- N Prakash
- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal-795004, Manipur, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal-795004, Manipur, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal-795004, Manipur, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal-795004, Manipur, India
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Ansari MA, Khan HM, Alzohairy MA, Jalal M, Ali SG, Pal R, Musarrat J. Green synthesis of Al2O3 nanoparticles and their bactericidal potential against clinical isolates of multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2014; 31:153-64. [PMID: 25304025 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-014-1757-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2014] [Accepted: 10/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The high prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (76.3 %) and metallo-β-lactamases (7.3 %) amongst the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a critical problem that has set forth an enormous therapeutic challenge. The suggested role of nanoparticles as next generation antibiotics, and inadequate information on antibacterial activity of aluminium oxide nanoparticles has led us to investigate the green synthesis of aluminium oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) using leaf extracts of lemongrass and its antibacterial activity against extended-spectrum β-lactamases and metallo-β-lactamases clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa. The synthesized Al2O3-NPs were characterized by scanning electron microcopy, high resolution-transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Zeta potential, and differential light scattering techniques. The X-ray diffraction data revealed the average size of the spherical Al2O3-NPs as 34.5 nm. The hydrodynamic size in Milli Q water and Zeta potential were determined to be 254 nm and +52.2 mV, respectively. The minimal inhibitory concentration of Al2O3-NPs was found to be in the range of 1,600-3,200 µg/ml. Treatment at concentrations >2,000 µg/ml, resulted in complete growth inhibition of extended-spectrum β-lactamases and metallo-β-lactamases isolates. Scanning electron microcopy analysis revealed the clusters of nanoparticles attached to the bacterial cell surface, causing structural deformities in treated cells. High resolution-transmission electron microscopy analysis confirmed that nanoparticles crossed the cell membrane to become intracellular. The interaction of nanoparticles with the cell membrane eventually triggered the loss of membrane integrity, most likely due to intracellular oxidative stress. The data explicitly suggested that the synthesized Al2O3-NPs can be exploited as an effective bactericidal agent against extended-spectrum β-lactamases, non-extended-spectrum β-lactamases and metallo-β-lactamases strains of P. aeruginosa, regardless of their drug resistance patterns and mechanisms. The results elucidated the clinical significance of Al2O3-NPs in developing an effective antibacterial therapeutic regimen against the multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. The use of leaf extract of lemongrass for the synthesis of Al2O3-NPs appears to be cost effective, nontoxic, eco-friendly and its strong antibacterial activity against multi-drug resistant strains of P. aeruginosa offers compatibility for pharmaceutical and other biomedical applications.
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- Mohammad A Ansari
- Nanotechnology and Antimicrobial Drug Resistance Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, U.P., India,
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Subedi K, Chataut D, Khanal UP, Ansari MA, Pradhan S. Inclusion of Three-Vessel View in Routine Fetal Cardiac Screening. Nepal j obstet gynaecol 2014. [DOI: 10.3126/njog.v9i1.11197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Aims: The purpose of this study was to study the feasibility of inclusion of 3-vessel view (3-VV) of the fetal upper mediastinum in routine fetal anomaly screening; and to study the size relationship of these vessels namely, main pulmonary artery (MPA), ascending aorta (AA) and the superior venacava (SVC) in fetuses between 17 and 24 weeks of pregnancy by antenatal ultrasound. Methods: This was a prospective cross sectional study involving 106 pregnant ladies between 17 and 24 weeks of gestation. The time burden to the examination due to addition of 3-VV in routine anomaly screening was recorded. The relationships of the three great vessels of the fetal upper mediastinum were studied and their diameters were obtained. Regression equations were used to construct the reference ranges for all the parameters of statistical significance. Results: The 3-VV could be easily obtained in all but eight patients within five minutes (the difficulty in these eight patients was due to fetal position). The MPA, AA and SVC were aligned in a straight line from left to right respectively, the MPA being the largest vessel, the SVC being the smallest vessel and the AA having an intermediate diameter. All of these three vessels showed significant correlation of size with advancing gestational age. Conclusions: 3-VV is easily obtained in fetuses at the time of routine anomaly screening. This should be routinely included in the screening ultrasound of fetal heart along with the four-chamber view to detect the anomalies of the outflow tract. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njog.v9i1.11197 NJOG 2014 Jan-Jun; 2(1):82-86
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Mishra K, Das S, Goyal S, Gupta C, Rai G, Ansari MA, Saha R, Singal A. Subcutaneous mycoses caused by Rhytidhysteron species in an immunocompetent patient. Med Mycol Case Rep 2014; 5:32-4. [PMID: 25180152 PMCID: PMC4147701 DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2014.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 06/27/2014] [Revised: 07/04/2014] [Accepted: 07/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Subcutaneous mycoses are chronic fungal infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissues caused by variety of fungal agents and usually occur following trauma with vegetative matter. We report a case of subcutaneous mycoses caused by rare fungus belonging to the genus Rhytidhysteron, in an immunocompetent male who presented with a subcutaneous nodule on left foot. This unusual species was identified and confirmed by molecular methods.
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- Department of Pathology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Pathology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Dermatology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India
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Yadav K, Srivastava A, Mittal A, Ansari MA. Texture-based medical image retrieval in compressed domain using compressive sensing. Int J Bioinform Res Appl 2014; 10:129-44. [PMID: 24589833 DOI: 10.1504/ijbra.2014.059519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Content-based image retrieval has gained considerable attention in today's scenario as a useful tool in many applications; texture is one of them. In this paper, we focus on texture-based image retrieval in compressed domain using compressive sensing with the help of DC coefficients. Medical imaging is one of the fields which have been affected most, as there had been huge size of image database and getting out the concerned image had been a daunting task. Considering this, in this paper we propose a new model of image retrieval process using compressive sampling, since it allows accurate recovery of image from far fewer samples of unknowns and it does not require a close relation of matching between sampling pattern and characteristic image structure with increase acquisition speed and enhanced image quality.
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- Kuldeep Yadav
- Computer Science Department, College of Engineering Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Computer Science Department, College of Engineering Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Computer Science Department, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Gautam Buddha University (GBU), Greater Noida, India
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Ansari MA, Khan HM, Khan AA, Cameotra SS, Saquib Q, Musarrat J. Interaction of Al(2)O(3) nanoparticles with Escherichia coli and their cell envelope biomolecules. J Appl Microbiol 2014; 116:772-83. [PMID: 24354999 DOI: 10.1111/jam.12423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2013] [Revised: 12/10/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study is to investigate the antibacterial activity of aluminium oxide nanoparticles (Al2 O3 NPs) against multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of Escherichia coli and their interaction with cell envelope biomolecules. METHODS AND RESULTS Al2 O3 NPs were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. Antibacterial activity and interaction of Al2 O3 NPs with E. coli and its surface biomolecules were assessed by spectrophotometry, SEM, HR-TEM and attenuated total reflectance/Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR). Of the 80 isolates tested, about 64 (80%) were found to be extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) positive and 16 (20%) were non-ESBL producers. Al2 O3 NPs at 1000 μg ml(-1) significantly inhibited the bacterial growth. SEM and HR-TEM analyses revealed the attachment of NPs to the surface of cell membrane and also their presence inside the cells due to formation of irregular-shaped pits and perforation on the surfaces of bacterial cells. The intracellular Al2 O3 NPs might have interacted with cellular biomolecules and caused adverse effects eventually triggering the cell death. ATR-FTIR studies suggested the interaction of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and L-α-Phosphatidyl-ethanolamine (PE) with Al2 O3 NPs. Infrared (IR) spectral changes revealed that the LPS could bind to Al2 O3 NPs through hydrogen binding and ligand exchange. The Al2 O3 NPs-induced structural changes in phospholipids may lead to the loss of amphiphilic properties, destruction of the membrane and cell leaking. CONCLUSIONS The penetration and accumulation of NPs inside the bacterial cell cause pit formation, perforation and disorganization and thus drastically disturb its proper function. The cell surface biomolecular changes revealed by ATR-FTIR spectra provide a better understanding of the cytotoxicity of Al2 O3 NPs. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Al2 O3 NPs may serve as broad-spectrum bactericidal agents to control the emergent pathogens regardless of their drug-resistance mechanisms.
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- M A Ansari
- Nanotechnology and Antimicrobial Drug Resistance Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India
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Timilshina N, Ansari MA. Knowledge and attitude of basic health workers (BHWs) toward HIV/AIDS. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2013; 11:182-186. [PMID: 24362608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of HIV infection and AIDS is rising in Nepal. The Basic Health Workers (BHWs) are front-line services providers in rural community. The aim of this study was to ascertain BHWs concerns regarding risk awareness, knowledge and attitude toward HIV/AIDS. METHODS A stratified random sample was used to select the BHWs from two districts. Data were collected using well-structured self-administrated questionnaire. It was consists of knowledge and attitude related question. Knowledge was assessed by asking several questions concerning issues on HIV/AIDS. Attitude was measured on a five-point Likert scale. Collected data were analyzed using the Epi-Info Software. RESULTS A total of 100 BHWs were participated in this study. The mean age of Basic Health Workers were 39 years. Out of all the participants 69 (69%) were male and 31 (31%) were female. The present study revealed that only 46 (46%) had good knowledge and 59 (59%) differentiate between HIV and AIDS. Only 22 (22%) BHWs had accurate knowledge of Universal Precaution. Only 38 (38%) participants showed positive and rationalized feeling towards HIV/AIDS patients and 51 (51%) BHWs agreed that HIV/AIDS patients have right to live as we do. 41 (41%) were uncertain that universal precaution can prevent transmission of HIV. CONCLUSIONS This study suggested that the Basic Health workers who participated in this study study possess basic knowledge but inadequate, although majority of them have poor attitudes toward persons with HIV/AIDS. Most incorrect answers were related to universal precaution. Ministry of Health Services, Nepal should consider the potential benefits to be gained from improving knowledge, attitude and practice of Basic Health Workers in prevention and control of rapidly increasing health problem of HIV/AIDS.
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- N Timilshina
- Department of Community Medicine, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal
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- College of Health and Medical Sciences, AAI-DU, India
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Annapurna A, Ansari MA, Manjunath PM. Partial role of multiple pathways in infarct size limiting effect of quercetin and rutin against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013; 17:491-500. [PMID: 23467948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reperfusion therapy used in the treatment of cerebral ischemia often causes reperfusion neurological injury. Multiple pathological processes are involved in this injury including oxidative stress and components of the inflammatory response appear to play key roles in these deleterious effects. Thus new therapeutic strategies aimed at neutralization of OS-induced neurotoxicity support the application of natural antioxidant bioflavonoids. Both experimental and epidemiological evidence demonstrate that bioflavonoid such as quercetin and rutin are neuroprotective in models of cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury. However, recent studies indicate that the radical scavenger property of quercetin and rutin is unlikely to be the only reason for their cerebroprotective actions and in fact, a wide spectrum of cellular signaling events may well account for their biological actions. AIM In this study we attempted to establish the various mechanisms involved in the cerebroprotective activity of quercetin and rutin. METHODS Adult Sprague Dawely rats were anesthetized with thiopentone and subjected to global cerebral ischemia by occlusion of bicommon carotid arteries. Infarct size (TTC staining), SOD, MDA, CAT and MPO levels was assessed 4 h after the onset of ischemia. RESULTS Quercetin (50 mg/kg) and rutin (10 mg/kg) administered 10 min before reperfusion resulted in significant reduction of infarct size, MDA, and MPO levels and significant increase in SOD and CAT levels. Administration of L-NAME prior to administration of quercetin and rutin, significantly reduced the cerebroprotection offered by quercetin and rutin. CONCLUSIONS Possible partial role of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and involvement of NO in the beneficial effects of bioflavonoids quercetin and rutin against cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury was observed.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India.
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Ansari MA, Hussain SK, Mudagal MP, Goli D. Neuroprotective effect of allopurinol and nimesulide against cerebral ischemic reperfusion injury in diabetic rats. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013; 17:170-178. [PMID: 23377804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The main objective of the study was to determine the neuroprotective effect of allopurinol and nimesulide against the cerebral ischemic reperfusion injury in diabetic and nondiabetic rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, Wistar albino rats of either sex weighing 150-250 g were procured from authorized suppliers. Rats were anesthetized by giving thiopentone sodium (45 mg/kg) by i.p. Under anesthesia, midline incision was given. Common carotid arteries were identified and isolated carefully from vago-sympathetic nerve. Rats were made ischemic by occluding bicommon carotid arteries with thread for 30 min, followed by reperfusion for 4 h by removing the occlusion. The drugs allopurinol (15, 30 mg/kg) and nimesulide (20, 40 mg/kg) were administered 10 min before reperfusion. Then after 4 h reperfusion, animals were sacrificed and immediately brain was removed, homogenized, centrifuged and supernatant was collected, various enzyme estimations were done and same procedure was followed in streptozotocin (STZ: 45 mg/kg; i.p.) induced diabetic rats. RESULTS Ischemia reperfusion (I/R) group showed significant increase in malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO) and depletion in catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels. Treatment with allopurinol and nimesulide significantly decreased the MDA and MPO levels whereas increased the SOD and CAT levels when compared I/R group in both non-diabetic and diabetic rats. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest the cerebral injury due to over production of free radicals was inhibited by allopurinol and nimesulide that exert a neuroprotective effect probably by radical scavenging and antioxidant activities.
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- M A Ansari
- Department of Pharmacology, Acharya and B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Soldevanhalli, Bangalore, India
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Rafat D, Rabbani TK, Ahmad J, Ansari MA. Influence of iron metabolism indices on HbA1c in non-diabetic pregnant women with and without iron-deficiency anemia: effect of iron supplementation. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2012; 6:102-105. [PMID: 23153978 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2012.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS Condition that influence erythrocyte turnover also affect HbA1c. Although many forms of anemia are associated with lowering of HbA1c, iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) tends to increase HbA1c. In this study, we examined the relationship between HbA1c and erythrocyte indices in non-diabetic pregnancy and assessed the effect of iron supplementation on HbA1c. MATERIALS AND METHODS 150 women were studied (30 non-diabetic), non-pregnant, non-anemic women in child bearing women with varying parity as controls (Gp 1); 30 non-diabetic, non-anemic pregnant women in first trimester of pregnancy (Gp 2a); 30 non-diabetic, non-anemic pregnant women in second trimester of pregnancy (Gp 2b); 30 non-diabetic, non-anemic pregnant women in third trimester of pregnancy (Gp 2c) and 30 non-diabetic pregnant women with IDA (Gp 2d). HbA1c, OGTT, erythrocyte indices and iron metabolic indices were determined in Gp 2d subjects not supplemented with iron and repeated these indices after 3 months of iron-supplementation. RESULTS The mean fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels (79.9±8.0mg/dl, 108.1±14.1mg/dl) in Gp 1 were found to be significantly lower in first trimester among Gp 2a (74.4±5.3mg/dl and 97.2±11.1mg/dl), in second trimester among Gp 2b (76.2±5.2mg/dl and 103.4±7.9mg/dl) followed by increase in IIIrd trimester among Gp 2c (82.3±5.7mg/dl and 112.5±8.5mg/dl) subjects. A significant difference in HbA1c was also observed among the groups (HbA1c 4.7±0.3% in Gp 1; 4.6±0.4% in Gp 2a; 4.5±0.3 in Gp 2b; 4.7±0.3 in Gp 2c). Among Gp 2d subjects, HbA1c was 5.2±0.3% and the level decreased after iron supplementation to 5.1±0.3%. Significant correlation between erythrocyte indices, iron metabolic indices and HbA1c was also observed. CONCLUSION We conclude that consideration should be given for performing glucose testing in patients with IDA to ascertain the reliability of HbA1c in the diagnosis of diabetes. HbA1c concentrations in diabetic patients with IDA should be interpreted with caution.
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MESH Headings
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/blood
- Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/diet therapy
- Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/epidemiology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/blood
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/diet therapy
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/epidemiology
- Dietary Supplements
- Erythrocyte Indices
- Fasting/blood
- Female
- Glucose Tolerance Test
- Glycated Hemoglobin/metabolism
- Humans
- India/epidemiology
- Iron/administration & dosage
- Maternal-Child Health Centers
- Postprandial Period
- Prediabetic State/blood
- Prediabetic State/diet therapy
- Prediabetic State/epidemiology
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/blood
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/diet therapy
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/epidemiology
- Pregnancy Trimester, First
- Pregnancy Trimester, Second
- Pregnancy Trimester, Third
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- D Rafat
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, J. N. Medical College Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India
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Haq I, Shah MS, Bachh AA, Ansari MA. Validity of Weech's formulae in detecting undernutrition in children. Nepal Med Coll J 2010; 12:229-233. [PMID: 21744764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Primary care physicians in developing countries frequently use Weech's formulae to estimate the expected weight and height of children using age as a variable. The present study was undertaken to assess the validity of Weech's formulae in diagnosing undernutrition. We collected anthropometric information from 294 consecutive children, aged 12-59 months, who visited a health centre. Age was calculated from birth records and was recorded in completed months as well as completed years. Weight and height/length were measured using standard methods. Weight-for-age and height-for-age Z scores were calculated using WHO Anthro. Weech's formulae were used to calculate weight-for-age (%) and height-for-age (%). A cut off of < or =80.0% weight-forage and < or = 95.0% height-for-age were used to evaluate the validity of underweight and stunting respectively; a cut off of < or = 60.0% weight-for-age and <85.0% height-for-age were used for severe underweight and severe stunting respectively. Weech's formulae were found to be 100% sensitive in detecting underweight (weight-for-age Z score<-2) and stunting (height-for-age Z score<-2). When evaluating severe underweight (weight-for-age Z scorc<-3) and severe stunting (height-for-age Z scorc<-3), Weech's formulae were found to be 100% specific but the sensitivity was very low, 25.0% and 15.4% respectively. Based on the findings of our study Weech's formulae appear to be a sensitive tool to detect underweight and stunting in children between 12-59 months of age. Such formulae should however be used with caution when evaluating severe forms of undernutrition.
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- I Haq
- Department of Community Medicine, Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad, India.
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Irshad M, Ansari MA, Singh A, Nag P, Raghvendra L, Singh S, Badhal SS. HCV-genotypes: a review on their origin, global status, assay system, pathogenecity and response to treatment. Hepatogastroenterology 2010; 57:1529-1538. [PMID: 21443116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The present report is a review article on various aspects of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes and their subtypes. HCV has six genotypes and several subtypes showing important epidemiological and clinical implications. The information based on previous studies and presented through this article highlight the origin, classification and causes of genetic diversity, global status, detection assays, pathogenicity and response to treatment of HCV-genotypes. The six genotypes differ in 30-35% of nucleotide sites over the complete genome. The difference in genomic composition of sub-types of genotype is usually found to be 20-25%. The variability remains more frequent in structural genes as compared to non-structural or untranslated genes. Both genotypes and their sub-types show a varied prevalence globally and raise several issues related to their transmission and treatment of HCV-infection. All this information has a great significance while planning future strategies for eradication and therapeutic management of HCV. In addition, these reports produce a further scope for more studies to unravel the mystery behind HCV-genotypes and formulate guidelines to resolve this public health problem noted worldwide.
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- M Irshad
- Clinical Biochemistry Division, Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.
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Sachdeva S, Amir A, Alam S, Khan Z, Khalique N, Ansari MA. Global developmental delay and its determinants among urban infants and toddlers: a cross sectional study. Indian J Pediatr 2010; 77:975-80. [PMID: 20734165 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-010-0151-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2009] [Accepted: 06/15/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of global developmental delay among children under 3 years of age and study the determinant factors. METHODS Cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in field practice areas of the Department of Community Medicine, JN Medical College, Aligarh, India. A total of 468 (243 boys and 225 girls) children aged 0-3 years were included. Developmental screening was performed for each child. A multitude of biological and environmental factors were analysed. RESULTS As many as 7.1% of the children screened positive for global developmental delay. Maximum delay was observed in the 0-12 months age group (7.0%). Undernutrition and prematurity were the two most prevalent etiological diagnoses (21% each). Stunting and maternal illiteracy were the microenvironmental predictors on stepwise binary logistic regression while prematurity and a history of seizures emerged significant biological predictors. CONCLUSIONS Developmental delay can be predicted by specific biological and environmental factors which would help in initiating appropriate interventions.
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We describe here an unusual case of thrombosis of left subclavian artery in a patient with cervical rib. The patient presented with features of ischaemia of left upper limb. X-ray chest revealed bilateral cervical ribs, longer on the left side. Color Doppler studies showed echogenic thrombus within the left subclavian artery. Angiography revealed complete occlusion of left subclavian artery. Embolectomy was done. She was planned for excision of rib.
KEYWORDS: cervical rib, thrombosis of subclavian artery.
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Sharma P, Rasheed I, Ansari MA, Gurung GS, Chataut SP. Cervical rib causing thrombosis of subclavian artery. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2010; 49:161-163. [PMID: 21485606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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We describe here an unusual case of thrombosis of left subclavian artery in a patient with cervical rib. The patient presented with features of ischaemia of left upper limb. X-ray chest revealed bilateral cervical ribs, longer on the left side. Color Doppler studies showed echogenic thrombus within the left subclavian artery. Angiography revealed complete occlusion of left subclavian artery. Embolectomy was done. She was planned for excision of rib.
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- P Sharma
- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Nepalguni Medical College Teaching Hospital, Banke, Nepal.
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