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Zhao S, Kamran M, Rizwan M, Ali S, Yan L, Alwahibi MS, Elshikh MS, Riaz M. Regulation of proline metabolism, AsA-GSH cycle, cadmium uptake and subcellular distribution in Brassica napus L. under the effect of nano-silicon. Environ Pollut 2023; 335:122321. [PMID: 37544403 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is known to have detrimental effects on plant growth and human health. Recent studies showed that silicon nanoparticles (SNPs) can decrease Cd toxicity in plants. Therefore, a study was conducted using 50 μM Cd and 1.50 mM SNPs to investigate Cd uptake, subcellular distribution, proline (Pro) metabolism, and the antioxidant defense system in rapeseed seedlings. In this study, results indicated that Cd stress negatively affected rapeseed growth, and high Cd contents accumulated in both shoots and roots. However, SNPs significantly decreased Cd contents in shoots and roots. Moreover, substantial increases were found in root fresh weight by 40.6% and dry weight by 46.6%, as well as shoot fresh weight by 60.1% and dry weight by 113.7% with the addition of SNPs. Furthermore, the addition of SNPs alleviated oxidative injury by maintaining the ascorbate-glutathione (AsA-GSH) cycle and increased Pro biosynthesis which could be due to high activities of Δ1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthase (P5CS) and reductase (P5CR) and decreased proline dehydrogenase (ProDH) activity. Furthermore, the addition of SNPs accumulated Cd in the soluble fraction (42%) and cell wall (45%). Results indicate that SNPs effectively reduce Cd toxicity in rapeseed seedlings which may be effective in promoting both rapeseed productivity and human health preservation.
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- Shaopeng Zhao
- Guangdong Engineering and Technology Center for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control in Agricultural Producing Areas, College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, The University of Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan; Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan
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- School of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, PR China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Guangdong Engineering and Technology Center for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control in Agricultural Producing Areas, College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China.
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Fong K, Yap JJL, Chan YH, Ewe SH, Chao VTT, Rizwan M, Govindasamy SP, Aziz ZA, Tan VH, Ho KW. Comparison of transcatheter, minimally invasive and conventional surgical aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Eur Heart J 2023. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac779.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
Background/Introduction
The landscape of aortic valve replacement (AVR) has evolved dramatically over the years, but long-term outcomes have yet to be comprehensively explored.
Purpose
To compare long-term mortality among three AVR techniques: transcatheter (TAVI), minimally invasive (MIAVR), and conventional surgical AVR (CAVR).
Methods
An electronic literature search was performed for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing TAVI to CAVR, and RCTs or propensity score-matched (PSM) studies comparing MIAVR to CAVR or MIAVR to TAVI. Individual patient data for all-cause mortality was derived from graphical reconstruction of digitized Kaplan-Meier curves. Pairwise comparisons followed by network meta-analysis were conducted. Sensitivity analyses were performed in the TAVI arm for high risk and low/intermediate risk as well as transfemoral (TF-TAVI) patients.
Results
A total of 27 studies involving 16,554 patients were included. In the pairwise comparison of TAVI versus CAVR, TAVI showed superior mortality to CAVR until 39.5 months, beyond which there was no significant difference in longer term mortality. When restricted to TF-TAVI versus CAVR, consistent mortality benefit favoring TAVI was seen (shared-frailty hazard ratio [HR]=1.17, 95%CI=1.03-1.33, p=0.016). In the network meta-analysis involving majority PSM data, MIAVR was associated with significantly lower mortality than TAVI (HR=0.69, 95%CI=0.59-0.82) and CAVR (HR=0.68, 95%CI=0.58-0.80); this significant association was not seen when compared to TF-TAVI patients.
Conclusions
An initial short-medium term mortality benefit for TAVI over CAVR was noted but this benefit was attenuated over the longer term. In the subset of TF-TAVI patients, this long-term mortality benefit persisted, suggesting that non-TF techniques are associated with higher mortality. Amongst majority PSM data, MIAVR showed improved mortality compared to TAVI and CAVR but this was not seen in the TF-TAVI subset. This suggests that MIAVR may have a role in treating patients who are ineligible for TF-TAVI in experienced centers, and future RCTs are needed to conclusively validate this.
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- K Fong
- National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine , Singapore , Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore , Singapore , Singapore
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- National University of Singapore, Biostatistics Unit , Singapore , Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore , Singapore , Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore , Singapore , Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore , Singapore , Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore , Singapore , Singapore
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- Changi General Hospital , Singapore , Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore , Singapore , Singapore
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Rizwan M, Basirun WJ, Razak BA, Alias R. Bioinspired ceramics for bone tissue applications. Ceramic Science and Engineering 2022:111-143. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-89956-7.00010-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Ahmad A, Saeed A, Gulshan AB, Wali S, Hadi F, Ullah S, Fazlullah F, Sher AA, Rizwan M, Rafiq M. Prediction of soil seed bank of piedmont and alluvial environments of Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 84:e255485. [PMID: 34878007 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.255485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The current focus is on the overall pattern of seed storage present in the fragments of the soil of piedmont and alluvial landscapes of the environment. The present study predicted the seed banks of both soils of alluvial and piedmont zones in different ecological conditions and evaluate the potential of seeds in the restoration of both environments. The composition of the seed bank of soil is mainly affected by the alluvial environment and the structure of cleared area shows that more species of germinating annual grasses and growable seeds with the higher total number. Extant vegetation structures have an important role in the diversity of soil seed reservoirs, whose composition corresponded with the openness of the site. When in situ soil seed bank is recruited, it helps to restore only some components of the plant community in an alluvial environment. In our current research, it was confirmed that seed richness was higher in number at lower elevation (alluvial) than that at high elevation (piedmont). Seed richness showed a significant negative correlation with anions, cations, while significantly positive with altitude that suggests the richness pattern of the overall seed bank of the area is influenced by various environmental factors.
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- A Ahmad
- Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Ghazi University, Department of Botany, D. G. Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Islamia College Peshawar, Department of Botany, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Peshawar, Department of Botany, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Islamia College Peshawar, Department of Botany, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Islamia College Peshawar, Department of Botany, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Islamia College Peshawar, Department of Botany, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Islamia College Peshawar, Department of Botany, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Government Degree College, Department of Botany, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Rafique M, Sohaib M, Tahir R, Bilal Tahir M, Rizwan M. Plant-Mediated Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Peel Extract of Citrus reticulate for Boosting Seed Germination of Brassica nigra Seeds. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2021; 21:3573-3579. [PMID: 34739809 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2021.19015] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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High demand of food for rapidly increasing population requires novel but ecofriendly fertilizers. Green reducing and capping agents are being explored to minimize production cost and toxicity of chemicals in synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) which could be used to increase the production of crops and plants. In present research, Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are produced by employing an eco-friendly, simple and efficient green route using peel extract of Citrus reticulate. The optical properties of green synthesized ZnO NPs are explored by UV-Visible and Photoluminance spectroscopies where NPs presented 3.21 to 3.13 eV band gap. The morphology and purity of the ZnO NPs are analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction technique (XRD) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), respectively. The spherical like ZnO NPs having 23-90 nm size exhibited hexagonal structure with 8.89 to 8.62 nm crystallite size. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) explores the existence of specific functional groups which are responsible for stabilization, capping and reduction during synthesis of nanoparticles. The green synthesized ZnO NPs are tested for seed germination of Brassica nigra (black mustard) seeds at standard temperature and pressure. The activity shows that germination percentage of the Brassica nigra seeds is enhanced 100% and seedling vigor index 16.45 after treatment with ZnO NPs and can be controlled by the concentration of NPs. Therefore, it can be expected that ZnO NPs can serve as the cost effective and ecofriendly nano-fertilizers in agriculture.
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- Muhammad Rafique
- Department of Physics, University of Gujrat, 50700, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Gujrat, 50700, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Gujrat, 50700, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Gujrat, 50700, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Gujrat, 50700, Gujrat, Pakistan
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Amir A, Ikram A, Ali Z, Rizwan M, Saeed A, Salman M. Pangenome analysis and reverse vaccinology of XDR Salmonella typhi strain from Pakistan identified novel vaccine targets. Int J Infect Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.1242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Rizwan M, Fonacier L, Banta E. M262 TREATMENT OF A PATIENT WITH ATYPICAL HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2020.08.290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Weze K, Rizwan M, Nelson D, Balogun A, Opoku-Asare I. Stent Thrombosis Among Polysubstance Use Patients. J Natl Med Assoc 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2020.09.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Shakil M, Arshad H, Zafar M, Rizwan M, Gillani SSA, Ahmed S. First-principles computation of new series of quaternary Heusler alloys CoScCrZ (Z = Al, Ga, Ge, In): a study of structural, magnetic, elastic and thermal response for spintronic devices. Mol Phys 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00268976.2020.1789770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- M. Shakil
- Department of Physics, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Govt. Rizviya Islamia Post Graduate College Haroon Abad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Govt. College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Ijaz F, Shafqat SS, Babar R, Rizwan M, Zafar MN, Khan MA, Munawar MA. Sugar-Catalyzed Synthesis of Triarylimidazoles—An Exemplary
Model of Sweet Chemistry. Russ J Org Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070428020030227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Ahmed B, Shah G, Malik AH, Aurangzeb, Rizwan M. Gamma-ray shielding characteristics of flexible silicone tungsten composites. Appl Radiat Isot 2020; 155:108901. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2019.108901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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H. Farooq M, Aslam I, Shuaib A, S. Anam H, Rizwan M, Kanwal Q. Band gap engineering for improved photocatalytic performance of CuS/TiO2 composites under solar light irradiation. B CHEM SOC ETHIOPIA 2019. [DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v33i3.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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H. Farooq M, Aslam I, S. Anam H, Tanveer M, Rizwan M. Defect engineering for improved photocatalytic performance of reduced lead titanate (PbTiO3) under solar light irradiation. B CHEM SOC ETHIOPIA 2019. [DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v33i2.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Salameh H, Sarairah H, Rizwan M, Kuo YF, Anderson K, Singal A. Relapse of porphyria cutanea tarda after treatment. Br J Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Salameh H, Sarairah H, Rizwan M, Kuo YF, Anderson K, Singal A. 迟发性皮肤卟啉病治疗后复发. Br J Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Salameh H, Sarairah H, Rizwan M, Kuo YF, Anderson KE, Singal AK. Relapse of porphyria cutanea tarda after treatment with phlebotomy or 4-aminoquinoline antimalarials: a meta-analysis. Br J Dermatol 2018; 179:1351-1357. [PMID: 29750336 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.16741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common human porphyria. It is caused by hepatic deficiency of uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase activity, which is acquired in the presence of multiple susceptibility factors. PCT presents clinically with cutaneous blistering photosensitivity and is readily treatable with either repeated phlebotomy or 4-aminoquinoline antimalarials. OBJECTIVES To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the effectiveness of these quite different treatment approaches, especially on relapse rates (RRs) after achieving remission. METHODS Published studies that included follow-up for at least 1 year after treatment of PCT were included. The primary study outcome was PCT relapse. Pooled data are reported as the RRs per person-year of follow-up with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Of 375 articles identified as pertaining to PCT treatment, 12 were eligible for analysis. Of these, five used high-dose 4-aminoquinoline regimens (two combined with phlebotomy and three without phlebotomy), five used low-dose 4-aminoquinoline regimens and three used phlebotomy. RRs during the year after treatment were similar for the high- and low-dose 4-aminoquinoline groups (35-36%) and lower in the phlebotomy group (20%). The pooled RRs with their 95% CIs were 8·6 (3·9-13·3) per 100 person-years in the high-dose 4-aminoquinoline group, 17·1 (8·9-25·3) per 100 person-years in the low-dose 4-aminoquinoline group and 5·1 (0·5-10·6) per 100 person-years in the phlebotomy group. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses showed similar results. CONCLUSIONS Clinical or biochemical RRs ranged from 5 to 17 per 100 person-years after remission of PCT. Relapses were somewhat more frequent after remission with 4-aminoquinoline regimens than after remission following phlebotomy. Prospective studies are needed to define better how often relapses occur with these treatments after documenting both clinical and biochemical remission of PCT.
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- H Salameh
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, U.S.A
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, U.S.A
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, U.S.A
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, U.S.A.,Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, U.S.A
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
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Rizwan M, Naoman S, Wickwire E, Diaz-Abad M, Hoffman K, Scharf SM. 0607 Feasibility Of Unattended Sleep Apnea Screening In Inpatients. Sleep 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsy061.606] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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- M Rizwan
- University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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Rizwan M. Enhancing Lipid Production of Dunaliella tertiolecta by Manipulating the Interactive Effect of Salinity and Nitrogen. CHEM BIOCHEM ENG Q 2017. [DOI: 10.15255/cabeq.2017.1092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Rizwan M, Maduemem KE. Idiopathic Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome presenting with acute dystonia. Ir Med J 2017; 110:622. [PMID: 29169004] [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: 06/07/2023]
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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and acute kidney injury. The atypical HUS (aHUS) results from over activation of complement system with formation of micro thrombi and damage to endothelial cells resulting in renal impairment in 50 % and death in 25 %, commonly in untreated patients. We report an intriguing case of aHUS presenting with acute onset of movement disorder and fluctuating delirium.
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- M Rizwan
- Department of Paediatrics, Cork University Hospital, Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics, Cork University Hospital, Ireland
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Rizwan M, Hamdi M, Basirun WJ. Bioglass® 45S5-based composites for bone tissue engineering and functional applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2017; 105:3197-3223. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- M. Rizwan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering; Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur 50603 Malaysia
- Department of Metallurgical Engineering; Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology; Karachi 75270 Pakistan
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- Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur 50603 Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry; Faculty of Science, University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur 50603 Malaysia
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Sattar K, Salah K, Sqalli M, Rafiq R, Rizwan M. A Delay-Based Countermeasure Against the Discovery of Default Rules in Firewalls. Arab J Sci Eng 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-016-2359-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Rizwan M, Ikram A, Zaman G, Satti L, Ahmed P. Surveillance of device-associated infections in intensive care units of a tertiary care hospital. J Hosp Infect 2016; 95:101-102. [PMID: 27837929 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2016.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- M Rizwan
- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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AbstractThis study was designed to find the best-fit probability distribution of annual maximum rainfall based on a twenty-four-hour sample in the northern regions of Pakistan using four probability distributions: normal, log-normal, log-Pearson type-III and Gumbel max. Based on the scores of goodness of fit tests, the normal distribution was found to be the best-fit probability distribution at the Mardan rainfall gauging station. The log-Pearson type-III distribution was found to be the best-fit probability distribution at the rest of the rainfall gauging stations. The maximum values of expected rainfall were calculated using the best-fit probability distributions and can be used by design engineers in future research.
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- M. T. Amin
- 1Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, 22060, Pakista
- 2Alamoudi Water Research Chair, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- 3Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- 2Alamoudi Water Research Chair, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Rizwan M, Meunier JD, Davidian JC, Pokrovsky OS, Bovet N, Keller C. Silicon alleviates Cd stress of wheat seedlings (Triticum turgidum L. cv. Claudio) grown in hydroponics. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2016; 23:1414-27. [PMID: 26370813 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5351-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [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: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/01/2015] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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We investigated the potential role of silicon in improving tolerance and decreasing cadmium (Cd) toxicity in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. durum) either through a reduced Cd uptake or exclusion/sequestration in non-metabolic tissues. For this, plants were grown in hydroponic conditions for 10 days either in presence or absence of 1 mM Si and for 11 additional days in various Cd concentrations (0, 0.5, 5.0 and 50 μM). After harvesting, morphological and physiological parameters as well as elemental concentrations were recorded. Cadmium caused reduction in growth parameters, photosynthetic pigments and mineral nutrient concentrations both in shoots and roots. Shoot and root contents of malate, citrate and aconitate increased, while contents of phosphate, nitrate and sulphate decreased with increasing Cd concentrations in plants. Addition of Si to the nutrient solution mitigated these adverse effects: Cd concentration in shoots decreased while concentration of Cd adsorbed at the root cell apoplasmic level increased together with Zn uptake by roots. Overall, total Cd uptake decreased in presence of Si. There was no co-localisation of Cd and Si either at the shoot or at the root levels. No Cd was detected in leaf phytoliths. In roots, Cd was mainly detected in the cortical parenchyma and Si at the endodermis level, while analysis of the outer thin root surface of the plants grown in the 50 μM Cd + 1 mM Si treatment highlighted non-homogeneous Cd and Si enrichments. These data strongly suggest the existence of a root localised protection mechanism consisting in armoring the root surface by Si- and Cd-bearing compounds and in limiting root-shoot translocation.
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- M Rizwan
- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, IRD, CEREGE UM34, 13545, Aix en Provence, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, IRD, CEREGE UM34, 13545, Aix en Provence, France
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- Biochimie & Physiologie Moléculaire des Plantes, UMR CNRS-INRA-Université Montpellier II-Montpellier SupAgro, Place Viala, 34060, Montpellier, Cedex 2, France
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- Geoscience and Environment Toulouse (GET), UMR 5563 CNRS, 14 Avenue Edouard Belin, 31400, Toulouse, France
- BIO-GEO-CLIM Laboratory, Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
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- Nano-Science Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, IRD, CEREGE UM34, 13545, Aix en Provence, France.
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Amin M, Anjum L, Alazba A, Rizwan M. Effect of the irrigation frequency and quality on yield, growth and water productivity of maize crops. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods 2015. [DOI: 10.3920/qas2014.0519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- M.T. Amin
- King Saud University, Alamoudi Water Research Chair, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Department of Environmental Sciences, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- University of Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, 38040 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- King Saud University, Alamoudi Water Research Chair, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Hanyang University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 133-791 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Keller C, Rizwan M, Davidian JC, Pokrovsky OS, Bovet N, Chaurand P, Meunier JD. Effect of silicon on wheat seedlings (Triticum turgidum L.) grown in hydroponics and exposed to 0 to 30 µM Cu. Planta 2015; 241:847-60. [PMID: 25515193 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-014-2220-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2014] [Accepted: 12/02/2014] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Aqueous Si limits Cu uptake by a Si-accumulating plant via physicochemical mechanisms occurring at the root level. Sufficient Si supply may alleviate Cu toxicity in Cu-contaminated soils. Little information is available on the role of silicon (Si) in copper (Cu) tolerance while Cu toxicity is widespread in crops grown on Cu-contaminated soils. A hydroponic study was set up to investigate the influence of Si on Cu tolerance in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L.) grown in 0, 0.7, 7.0 and 30 µM Cu without and with 1.0 mM Si, and to identify the mechanisms involved in mitigation of Cu toxicity. Si supply alleviated Cu toxicity in durum wheat at 30 µM Cu, while Cu significantly increased Si concentration in roots. Root length, photosynthetic pigments concentrations, macroelements, and organic anions (malate, acetate and aconitate) in roots, were also increased. Desorption experiments, XPS analysis of the outer thin root surface (≤100 Å) and µXRF analyses showed that Si increased adsorption of Cu at the root surface as well as Cu accumulation in the epidermis while Cu was localised in the central cylinder when Si was not applied. Copper was not detected in phytoliths. This study provides evidences for Si-mediated alleviation of Cu toxicity in durum wheat. It also shows that Si supplementation to plants exposed to increasing levels of Cu in solution induces non-simultaneous changes in physiological parameters. We propose a three-step mechanism occurring mainly at the root level and limiting Cu uptake and translocation to shoots: (i) increased Cu adsorption onto the outer thin layer root surface and immobilisation in the vicinity of root epidermis, (ii) increased Cu complexation by both inorganic and organic anions such as aconitate and, (iii) limitation of translocation through an enhanced thickening of a Si-loaded endodermis.
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- C Keller
- CEREGE, UMR AMU-CNRS 7330, Aix-Marseille Univ., Technopôle de l'Environnement Arbois-Méditerranée, 13545, Aix en Provence Cedex 4, France,
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Evans MC, Rizwan M, Mayer C, Boehm U, Anderson GM. Evidence that insulin signalling in gonadotrophin-releasing hormone and kisspeptin neurones does not play an essential role in metabolic regulation of fertility in mice. J Neuroendocrinol 2014; 26:468-79. [PMID: 24824308 DOI: 10.1111/jne.12166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2014] [Revised: 04/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Insulin in the brain plays an important role in regulating reproductive function, as demonstrated via conditional brain-specific insulin receptor (Insr) deletion (knockout). However, the specific neuronal target cells mediating the central effects of insulin on the reproductive axis remain unidentified. We first investigated whether insulin can act via direct effects on gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurones. After clearly detecting Insr mRNA in an immunopurified GnRH cell fraction, we confirmed the presence of insulin receptor protein (InsR) in approximately 82% of GnRH neurones using dual-label immunohistochemistry. However, we did not observe any insulin-induced phospho-Akt (pAkt) or phospho-extracellular-signal-regulated kinase 1/2 in GnRH neurones, and therefore we investigated whether insulin signals via kisspeptin neurones to modulate GnRH release. Using dual-label immunohistochemistry, InsRs were detected only in approximately 5% of kisspeptin-immunoreactive cells. Insulin-induced pAkt was not observed in any kisspeptin-immunoreactive cells in either the rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle or arcuate nucleus in response to 200 mU of insulin treatment, although a more pharmacological dose (10 U) induced pronounced (> 20%) pAkt-kisspeptin coexpression in both regions. To confirm that insulin signalling via kisspeptin neurones does not critically modulate reproductive function, we generated kisspeptin-specific InsR knockout (KIRKO) mice and assessed multiple reproductive and metabolic parameters. No significant differences in puberty onset, oestrous cyclicity or reproductive competency were observed in the female or male KIRKO mice compared to their control littermates. However, significantly decreased fasting insulin (P < 0.05) and a nonsignificant trend towards reduced body weight were observed in male KIRKO mice. Thus, InsR signalling in kisspeptin cells is not critical for puberty onset or reproductive competency, although it may have a small metabolic effect in males.
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- M C Evans
- Centre for Neuroendocrinology and Department of Anatomy, University of Otago School of Medical Sciences, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Jamil M, Kalam A, Ansari A, Rizwan M. Generalized neural network and wavelet transform based approach for fault location estimation of a transmission line. Appl Soft Comput 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.asoc.2014.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Rizwan M, Rodriguez-Blanco I, Harbottle A, Birch-Machin M, Watson R, Rhodes L. Tomato paste rich in lycopene protects against cutaneous photodamage in humans in vivo: a randomized controlled trial. Br J Dermatol 2010; 164:154-62. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.10057.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tups A, Anderson GM, Rizwan M, Augustine RA, Chaussade C, Shepherd PR, Grattan DR. Both p110alpha and p110beta isoforms of phosphatidylinositol 3-OH-kinase are required for insulin signalling in the hypothalamus. J Neuroendocrinol 2010; 22:534-42. [PMID: 20236230 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2826.2010.01975.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [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: 01/04/2023]
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Both insulin and leptin action in the brain are considered to involve activation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), although the roles of different PI3K isoforms in insulin signalling in the hypothalamus are unknown. In the present study, we characterised the roles of these isoforms in hypothalamic insulin and leptin signalling and investigated the cross-talk of both hormones. To evaluate PI3K levels in the hypothalamus, PI3K was immunoprecipitated using an antibody directed against the p85 subunit, and then total PI3K activity was measured in the presence of novel isoform-selective pharmacological inhibitors of each isoform of PI3K. Subsequently, these inhibitors were administered into the lateral ventricle of male Sprague-Dawley rats, followed by vehicle, insulin, leptin or both hormones 45 min later. PI3K activity was determined by immunohistochemical detection of phosphorylated AKT (S473). In a separate study, the effects of the inhibitors on the anorexigenic action of insulin and leptin were determined. Hypothalamic insulin signalling was specifically mediated by the combined actions of the class Ia isoforms p110alpha and p110beta. Total hypothalamic PI3K activity was inhibited 65% by a p110alpha inhibitor, and 35% by a p110beta inhibitor, with a combination of inhibitors being equally effective as the broad-spectrum PI3K inhibitor wortmannin. Individual i.c.v. administration of p110alpha and p110beta inhibitors partly prevented insulin-induced phosphorylated AKT (S473) in the arcuate nucleus, whereas simultaneous application completely blocked insulin action. Unlike insulin, leptin did not induce phosphorylated AKT in the hypothalamus, as detected by immunohistochemistry, and the anorectic effects of leptin were not affected by pre-treatment with a combination of p110alpha and p110beta inhibitors. The enhanced anorectic effect of a combined i.c.v. application of both insulin and leptin could be prevented by pre-treatment with the combination of p110alpha and p110beta inhibitors. The data suggest that p110alpha and p110beta isoforms of PI3K are necessary to mediate insulin action in the hypothalamus. The role of PI3K in leptin action is less clear, but it may be involved by means of an insulin-dependent sensitisation of leptin action.
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- A Tups
- Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology, Centre for Neuroendocrinology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Mushtaq MU, Majrooh MA, Ahmad W, Rizwan M, Luqman MQ, Aslam MJ, Siddiqui AM, Akram J, Shad MA. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding tuberculosis in two districts of Punjab, Pakistan. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2010; 14:303-310. [PMID: 20132621] [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: 05/28/2023] Open
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SETTING Pakistan ranks eighth among the world's highest tuberculosis (TB) burden countries, and Punjab province accounts for 60% of TB cases nationally. OBJECTIVE To explore knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding TB in the general population of two districts of Punjab province, and the effect of socio-economic determinants. DESIGN In a cross-sectional survey, subjects aged > or =20 years were randomly selected using multistage cluster sampling and interviewed. A knowledge score was formulated based on nine questions. Bivariate analysis using the chi(2) test was employed to independently correlate socio-economic factors with understanding of disease and information sources. Attitudes, practices and information sources were also compared with TB knowledge. RESULTS Forty-two per cent of the surveyed population had good knowledge about TB, which was associated with better education, high income and good housing (all P < 0.001). Despite the fact that the majority (82.2%) knew about correct treatment, less than half (48.8%) were aware that diagnosis and treatment were free. Intended health-seeking behaviour was determined by better education (P = 0.011), good housing (P = 0.004) and good knowledge about TB (P < 0.001). Television (69.4%) and health workers (43.6%) were the main sources of information. CONCLUSION Socio-economic factors should be considered when designing communication strategies and prioritising TB prevention and control interventions.
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- M U Mushtaq
- Research Society, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
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Azeem A, Rizwan M, Ahmad FJ, Iqbal Z, Khar RK, Aqil M, Talegaonkar S. Development and validation of a stability-indicating LC-UV method for rapid analysis of buspirone in pharmaceutical dosage forms. ACTA CHROMATOGR 2009. [DOI: 10.1556/achrom.21.2009.2.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kumar D, Aqil M, Rizwan M, Sultana Y, Ali M. Investigation of a nanoemulsion as vehicle for transdermal delivery of amlodipine. Pharmazie 2009; 64:80-85. [PMID: 19320278] [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: 05/27/2023]
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A novel oil-in-water nanoemulsion system for transdermal delivery of amlodipine was studied. Pseudoternary phase diagrams were developed and various nanoemulsion formulations were prepared using oleic acid (oil phase), Tween 20 (surfactant) and Transcutol P (co-surfactant). The effects of content of oleic acid and surfactant/co-surfactant ratio (S(mix)) on skin permeation of amlodipine were evaluated through excised rat skin using a Franz diffusion cell. Highest permeation rate and permeability coefficient was found at low oil and S(mix) concentration. On increasing the same, fluxes were further decreased, probably due to increased globule size and decreased thermodynamic activity of drug at higher surfactant mixture concentration. The optimum nanoemulsion formulation consisted of 2% oil (oleic acid), 20% surfactant (Tween 20), 10% co-surfactant (S(mix) 2 : 1) and water exhibited highest skin permeation rate of 49.681 +/- 1.98 microg/cm/h and permeability coefficient of 0.497 +/- 0.056 cm2/h. The optimized nanoemulsion was characterized for globules size, morphology, viscosity, and pH. The result suggests that nanoemulsions are potential vehicles for improved transdermal delivery of amlodipine.
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- D Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India
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Naushad MA, Aqil M, Ahmad FJ, Ali A, Faisal MS, Rizwan M, Faiyaz S. Development and validation of the HPLC method for the analysis of trimetazidine hydrochloride in bulk drug and pharmaceutical dosage forms. J Anal Chem 2008. [DOI: 10.1134/s1061934808100079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Koneru B, Harrison D, Rizwan M, Holland BK, Ippolito T, Holman MJ, Leevy CB. Blood transfusions in liver recipients: a conundrum or a clear benefit in the cyclosporine/tacrolimus era? Transplantation 1997; 63:1587-90. [PMID: 9197350 DOI: 10.1097/00007890-199706150-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Blood transfusions are common in patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD), and their effects on sensitization, rejection, and liver graft survival are not well known. These effects were examined in 121 recipients of primary liver grafts, surviving > or = 30 days. Ninety-six (79%) patients received transfusions before transplantation. Transfusion recipients had significantly fewer severe or recurrent rejection episodes (18%), compared with patients who did not receive transfusions (42%, P=0.006), if the first transfusion was > or = 90 days before the transplant. Patients with alcoholic ESLD (n=49) had significantly fewer severe rejection episodes when compared with the nonalcoholic (n=72) patients (12% vs. 35%, P=0.004). The transfusion benefit was, however, more apparent and significant in the nonalcoholic (26% vs. 56% in nontransfused, P=0.02) than among the alcoholic recipients (6% vs. 25%, P=0.1). This finding is, most likely, due to a combination of a higher rate of severe rejection and the statistical power of the larger number of recipients in the nonalcoholic group. This finding is further corroborated by a multivariate analysis in which blood transfusions retained their benefit (P<0.05) independent of recipient's age and diagnosis. Graft and patient survival were not significantly different in the transfused versus nontransfused groups. Transfusion recipients had a higher panel antibody (11.4+/-23.4 vs. 2.7+/-8.1, P<0.02) but no increased risk of a positive crossmatch. In liver recipients, blood transfusions diminish the risk of rejection independent of recipient's age and the cause of ESLD.
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- B Koneru
- Department of Surgery, New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark 07103, USA
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Greenstein AJ, Balasubramanian S, Harpaz N, Rizwan M, Sachar DB. Carcinoid tumor and inflammatory bowel disease: a study of eleven cases and review of the literature. Am J Gastroenterol 1997; 92:682-5. [PMID: 9128324] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the frequency and outcome of carcinoid tumors in a large series of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS Eleven patients with carcinoid tumors associated with IBD were admitted or readmitted to The Mount Sinai Hospital between 1960 and 1995. These cases were derived from two sources, seven from our clinical series of 3326 IBD patients (0.2%) and four more recent cases from the records of our Pathology Department. Six of the cases were associated with Crohn's disease and five with ulcerative colitis. RESULTS Nine of the 11 carcinoids were found in the appendix, and 2 were found in the ileum. All carcinoids were found incidentally after surgery for IBD; none of the patients had distant metastases or carcinoid syndrome. Of the 11 cases, 3 were associated with an additional noncarcinoid tumor: 2 with adenocarcinoma of the colon and 1 with endometrial carcinoma. CONCLUSIONS There appears to be no evidence to substantiate a direct association between IBD and carcinoid tumor, because almost all cases were found incidentally after surgery for IBD, with a frequency in operated IBD patients similar to that reported for patients without IBD.
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- A J Greenstein
- The Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City University of New York, NY 10029, USA
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1. Gastric mucus glycoproteins are actively involved in the maintenance of mucosal integrity and the impairment in their elaboration is often a prominent feature in gastric pathology. In this study, we investigated the effect of an antiulcer drug, sofalcone, on the activity of tyrosylprotein sulfotransferase enzyme involved in the secretion of proteins and glycoproteins in male 8 week old rats. 2. Using poly-Glu6, Ala3, Tyr1 (EAY) as sulfate acceptor, and 3'phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate (PAPS) as sulfate donor the optimum Golgi TPST activity was obtained at pH 6.8, in presence of 0.5% Triton X-100, 20 mM MnCl2, 50 mM NaF and 2 mM 5'-AMP. 3. Introduction of sofalcone to the reaction mixture led to the enhancement in TPST activity. The rate of stimulation was proportional to the drug concentration up to 30 micrograms, at which concentration, a 55% increase in TPST activity was attained. 4. The results attest further to the value of sofalcone as a potent mucosal strengthening agent, and suggest that the agent may promote mucin secretion via activation of tyrosine sulfation.
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- C Kasinathan
- Research Center, New Jersey Dental School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark 07103-2400
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