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Waqar MA, Zaman M, Khan R, Shafeeq Ur Rahman M, Majeed I. Navigating the tumor microenvironment: mesenchymal stem cell-mediated delivery of anticancer agents. J Drug Target 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38652480 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2024.2347356] [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: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Scientific knowledge of cancer has advanced greatly throughout the years, with most recent studies findings includes many hallmarks that capture disease's multifaceted character. One of the novel approach utilised for the delivery of anti-cancer agents includes mesenchymal stem cell mediated drug delivery. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are non-haematopoietic progenitor cells that may be extracted from bone marrow, tooth pulp, adipose tissue and placenta/umbilical cord blood dealing with adult stem cells. MSCs are mostly involved in regeneration of tissue, they have also been shown to preferentially migrate to location of several types of tumour in-vivo. Usage of MSCs ought to improve both effectiveness and safety of anti-cancer drugs by enhancing delivery efficiency of anti-cancer therapies to tumour site. Numerous researches has demonstrated that various drugs, when delivered via mesenchymal stem cell mediated delivery can elicit anti-tumour effect of cells in cancers of breast cells and thyroid cells. MSCs have minimal immunogenicity because to lack of co-stimulatory molecule expression, which means there is no requirement for immunosuppression after allogenic transplantation. This current review elaborates recent advancements of mesenchyma stem cell mediated drug delivery of anti-cancer agents along with its mechanism and previously reported studies of drugs manufactured via this drug delivery system.
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- Muhammad Ahsan Waqar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore University of Biological & Applied Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore University of Biological & Applied Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Safhi AY, Siddique W, Zaman M, Sarfraz RM, Shafeeq Ur Rahman M, Mahmood A, Salawi A, Sabei FY, Alsalhi A, Zoghebi K. Statistically Optimized Polymeric Buccal Films of Eletriptan Hydrobromide and Itopride Hydrochloride: An In Vivo Pharmacokinetic Study. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1551. [PMID: 38004417 PMCID: PMC10674159 DOI: 10.3390/ph16111551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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A migraine is a condition of severe headaches, causing a disturbance in the daily life of the patient. The current studies were designed to develop immediate-release polymeric buccal films of Eletriptan Hydrobromide (EHBR) and Itopride Hydrochloride (ITHC) to improve their bioavailability and, hence, improve compliance with the patients of migraines and its associated symptoms. The prepared films were evaluated for various in vitro parameters, including surface morphology, mechanical strength, disintegration test (DT), total dissolving time (TDT), drug release and drug permeation, etc., and in vivo pharmacokinetic parameters, such as area under curve (AUC), mean residence time (MRT), half-life (t1/2), time to reach maximum concentration (Tmax), and time to reach maximum concentration (Cmax). The outcomes have indicated the successful preparation of the films, as SEM has confirmed the smooth surface and uniform distribution of drugs throughout the polymer matrix. The films were found to be mechanically stable as indicated by folding endurance studies. Furthermore, the optimized formulations showed a DT of 13 ± 1 s and TDT of 42.6 ± 0.75 s, indicating prompt disintegration as well as the dissolution of the films. Albino rabbits were used for in vivo pharmacokinetics, and the outcomes were evident of improved pharmacokinetics. The drug was found to rapidly permeate across the buccal mucosa, leading to increased bioavailability of the drug: Cmax of 130 and 119 ng/mL of ITHC and EHBR, respectively, as compared to 96 (ITHC) and 90 ng/mL (EHBR) of oral solution. The conclusion can be drawn that possible reasons for the enhanced bioavailability could be the increased surface area in the form of buccal films, its rapid disintegration, and faster dissolution, which led toward the rapid absorption of the drug into the blood stream.
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- Awaji Y. Safhi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (A.Y.S.); (F.Y.S.); (A.A.)
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chakwal, Chakwal 48800, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (A.Y.S.); (F.Y.S.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (A.Y.S.); (F.Y.S.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (A.Y.S.); (F.Y.S.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia;
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Shaheryar ZA, Khan MA, Hameed H, Zaidi SAA, Anjum I, Rahman MSU. Lauric acid provides neuroprotection against oxidative stress in mouse model of hyperglycaemic stroke. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 956:175990. [PMID: 37572940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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During ischemic stroke, higher glucose level linked worse outcomes were reported even in patients without pre-existing diabetes. Evidence suggest that such worse stroke outcomes were mainly due to production of reactive, toxic glucose metabolites that expands oxidative damage inside the brain. As a consequence of high oxidative stress, microvasculature structures and tight junctions compromised their functionally, infarct volume expands and brain edema exacerbates. In a mouse model of ischemic stroke with induced acute hyperglycaemia, Lauric acid (LA) as a natural saturated fatty acid demonstrated neuroprotection by attenuating infarct volume and brain edema. In addition, in the ipsilateral hyperglycaemic brain, the LA significantly increased the expression of tight junction representative protein (occludin) as well as anti-oxidative markers; Manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn) SOD, Extracellular superoxide dismutase (Ec-SOD) and nuclear factor-erythroid factor 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in the ipsilateral region against hyperglycemic ischemic stroke. LA treated animals showed a significant reduction in the production of lipid peroxidation products (4-HNE) in the microvascular structures, maintained the blood brain barrier (BBB) integrity. LA linked neuroprotective outcomes were further confirmed by behavioral tests, where functional outcomes and motor coordination were improved significantly. Furthermore, LA treatment enhanced food intake, decreased mortality rate, and net body weight loss. Conclusively, LA modulated ischemic insult exacerbated by hyperglycemia and provided neuroprotection.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Sahara University Narowal, Narowal, 51600, Pakistan.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan; Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer-E-Milat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Parveen A, Arif A, Arshad S, Rahman MSU, Siddiqui FA, Awais M. Identification of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type VI: A First Case Report from a Pakistani Family. JPRI 2021. [DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60b34910] [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: 11/09/2022]
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Background: Osteogenesis imperfecta type VI (OI type VI) is a rare autosomal recessive disease of bone mineralization characterized by multiple bone fractures after six months of age, without a history of other extra-skeletal complications. SERPINF1 (serpin inhibitor clade F1) is the causative gene for this abnormality, having a chromosomal location 17p13. Many cases have been reported from different populations of the world. No case has been reported from the population of Pakistan related to this deformity.
Case Presentation: In the current study, we presented a case of Osteogenesis imperfecta type VI. The patient's clinical findings indicated her with short stature and progressive distortion of the skeleton, without the record of other complications like hearing problems, dental anomalies, and abnormal vision. She was 16 years old, could not walk due to deformation and weakness of lower limbs. At the time of Patient’s radiological examination, history of multiple fractures of long bones was reported. The radiological findings showed the condition of kyphoscoliotic impairment in the cervicodorsal spine. Long bones showed bowing and relatively decreased bone mineralization. Patients' sequencing data indicated a new homozygous frameshift mutation c.262_263insCCCTCTC (p. Ala91Profs*23) in SERPINF1 responsible for splice site changes in PEDF protein.
Conclusion: This identified mutation was the first report from Pakistan, and an increase in the pathogenic variants in SERPINF1 caused OI type VI.
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Ahsan H, Irfan HM, Alamgeer , Asim MH, Ur Rahman MS, Imran MZ, Bashir S, Naqvi F, Hafeez R. Therapeutic appraisal of ephedrine against rheumatoid arthritis: A new indication. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:1549-1554. [PMID: 34799331] [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: 06/13/2023]
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Ephedra, natural flora has been used traditionally to treat rheumatism since decades. The scientific evidence of anti-rheumatic effect of this plant has also been reported. But the anti-rheumatic activity of major constituent of this plant (ephedrine) has not been evaluated. Based on this, the current study was aimed to assess anti-arthritic activity of ephedrine by using in vitro and in vivo approaches. Correspondingly, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was performed for the estimation of prostaglandins E2 (PGE2) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in serum of formaldehyde-induced arthritic animals. The results elaborated significant reduction in albumin denaturation and remarkable progress on stabilization of red blood cells outer membrane at higher concentration during in vitro experiments. The ephedrine (40mg/kg) revealed noteworthy (p<0.001) inhibition in paw swelling in animals intoxicated with albumin as well as formaldehyde as compared to animals of control group by in vivo results. In this assay, ephedrine (20 & 40 mg/kg orally) significantly suppressed the level of these inflammatory markers (PGE2 & TNF-α). Ephedrine exhibited anti-arthritic effect by decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines (PGE2 & TNF-α). This experimental work pharmacologically supports the use of ephedrine as anti-rheumatic drug but limited to evaluate in immunological arthritic model.
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- Haseeb Ahsan
- College of pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of pharmacology, University college of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of pharmacology, Sargodha medical college, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Fculty of pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Zaman M, Saeed S, Imtiaz Bajwa R, Shafeeq Ur Rahman M, Rahman SU, Jamshaid M, Rasool MF, Majeed A, Imran I, Alqahtani F, Alshehri S, AlAsmari AF, Ali N, Alasmari M. Synthesis and Evaluation of Thiol-Conjugated Poloxamer and Its Pharmaceutical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13050693. [PMID: 34064792 PMCID: PMC8151909 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13050693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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The current study was designed to convert the poloxamer (PLX) into thiolated poloxamer (TPLX), followed by its physicochemical, biocompatibilities studies, and applications as a pharmaceutical excipient in the development of tacrolimus (TCM)-containing compressed tablets. Thiolation was accomplished by using thiourea as a thiol donor and hydrochloric acid (HCl) as a catalyst in the reaction. Both PLX and TPLX were evaluated for surface morphology based on SEM, the crystalline or amorphous nature of the particles, thiol contents, micromeritics, FTIR, and biocompatibility studies in albino rats. Furthermore, the polymers were used in the development of compressed tablets. Later, they were also characterized for thickness, diameter, hardness, weight variation, swelling index, disintegration time, mucoadhesion, and in vitro drug release. The outcomes of the study showed that the thiolation process was accomplished successfully, which was confirmed by FTIR, where a characteristic peak was noticed at 2695.9968 cm−1 in the FTIR scan of TPLX. Furthermore, the considerable concentration of the thiol constituents (20.625 µg/g of the polymer), which was present on the polymeric backbone, also strengthened the claim of successful thiolation. A mucoadhesion test illustrated the comparatively better mucoadhesion strength of TPLX compared to PLX. The in vitro drug release study exhibited that the TPLX-based formulation showed a more rapid (p < 0.05) release of the drug in 1 h compared to the PLX-based formulation. The in vivo toxicity studies confirmed that both PLX and TPLX were safe when they were administered to the albino rats. Conclusively, the thiolation of PLX made not only the polymer more mucoadhesive but also capable of improving the dissolution profile of TCM.
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- Muhammad Zaman
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.S.U.R.); (M.J.)
- Correspondence: (M.Z.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (S.S.); (R.I.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (S.S.); (R.I.B.)
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- Oral Biology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar 59000, Pakistan;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.S.U.R.); (M.J.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan; (M.F.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan; (M.F.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.F.A.); (N.A.); (M.A.)
- Correspondence: (M.Z.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, 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; (A.F.A.); (N.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.F.A.); (N.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.F.A.); (N.A.); (M.A.)
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Ur Rahman MS, Saleem M, Alamgeer , Mahnashi MH, Alqahtani YS, Alqarni AO, Alyami BA, Mushtaq MN, Qasim S. Antihypertensive and safety studies of Cydonia oblonga M. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:687-691. [PMID: 34275803] [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: 06/13/2023]
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Antihypertensive studies on aqueous-methanolic extract prepared from seeds of Cydonia oblonga M. were carried out. The test extract in 200, 400 and 600 mg/kg doses was investigated in normotensive, high cholesterol and glucose fed hypertensive rats through non-invasive blood pressure measuring technique. Acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies were conducted in mice and rats, respectively. The test extract significantly decreased dose dependently the systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures. The test extract in 600mg/kg dose produced maximum effect and prevented rise in blood pressure of high cholesterol diet and glucose fed rats as compare to control in 21 days studies. The extract was found safe up to 4g/kg dose in mice. In sub-chronic toxicity study, no significant alteration in blood chemistry of extract treated rats was observed except reduction in the low density cholesterol levels. It is concluded that Cydonia oblonga seeds extract possess antihypertensive effect which supports its use in folklore.
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- Muhammad Shafeeq Ur Rahman
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, GC University Faisalabad, Pakistan/ Department of Pharmacy University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, GC University Faisalabad, Pakistan/Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Aljouf, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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Alvi MN, Ishaque A, Siddiqi FA, Majeed I, Ur Rahman MS, Abbas M, Tahir D. Appraisal of organic extracts and isolated compounds of Azadirachta indica for in-vitro antioxidant, acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory activity. Pak J Pharm Sci 2020; 33:2779-2783. [PMID: 33879437] [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: 06/12/2023]
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The current study emphasized on assessment of Antioxidant, Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitory activity of the crude methanolic and chloroform leaves extracts along with their isolated compounds derived from Azadirachta indica. Phytochemical analysis revealed the manifestation of ancillary metabolites like alkaloid, anthraqinones, catechins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins, tannins and steroids. Methanolic crude extract of Azadirachta indica leaves revealed comparable antioxidant activity as that of quercetin and propyl gallate. As far as enzyme inhibitory activity was concerned, a significant AChE enzymes inhibition was observed. These findings confirm the traditional use of Azadirachticha indica as medicinal plant in the treatment of mental ailments and anti-inflammatory illnesses. Chloroform crude extract and isolated compounds showed weak antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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