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Sajad M, Shabir S, Singh SK, Bhardwaj R, Alsanie WF, Alamri AS, Alhomrani M, Alsharif A, Vamanu E, Singh MP. Role of nutraceutical against exposure to pesticide residues: power of bioactive compounds. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1342881. [PMID: 38694227 PMCID: PMC11061536 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1342881] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Pesticides play a crucial role in modern agriculture, aiding in the protection of crops from pests and diseases. However, their indiscriminate use has raised concerns about their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. Pesticide residues in food and water supplies are a serious health hazards to the general public since long-term exposure can cause cancer, endocrine disruption, and neurotoxicity, among other health problems. In response to these concerns, researchers and health professionals have been exploring alternative approaches to mitigate the toxic effects of pesticide residues. Bioactive substances called nutraceuticals that come from whole foods including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices have drawn interest because of their ability to mitigate the negative effects of pesticide residues. These substances, which include minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and polyphenols, have a variety of biological actions that may assist in the body's detoxification and healing of harm from pesticide exposure. In this context, this review aims to explore the potential of nutraceutical interventions as a promising strategy to mitigate the toxic effects of pesticide residues.
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- Mabil Sajad
- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Poona College, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Health Sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Health Sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Health Sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Health Sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, India
- Centre of Genomics and Bioinformatics, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, India
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Almalki ASA, Alhadhrami A, Alsanie WF, Kamarudin SK, Pugazhendhi A. Biodiesel synthesis from chicken feather meal using S/AlMCM-41 catalyst and engine performance analysis. Environ Res 2024; 246:118060. [PMID: 38157966 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.118060] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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In this study, Sulphated/AlMCM-41 (S/AlMCM-41) catalysts were synthesized and used to produce biodiesel from CFMO. Different percentages of S/AlMCM-41 catalysts were prepared and characterized by X-ray diffraction, BET studies, TPD, and SEM-EDS analysis. Sulphur incorporation to the MCM framework though reduced the surface area, and pore volume of the catalyst, sufficient acidity were produced in the catalyst surface. The existence of functional groups and the composition of the biodiesel obtained was analysed by FTIR and GC-MS. S/AlMCM-41 (80%) catalyst presented a high catalytic activity with maximum biodiesel conversion % when compared to other variants. The bio-ester produced from CFMO with S/AlMCM-41 (80%) catalyst possessed the higher calorific value of 50 MJ/kg and flashpoint of 153 °C and other properties analogous to the standard biodiesel. The engine performance was examined for biodiesel blends with neat diesel, where biodiesel blends performed better than neat diesel. The exhaust gas emission studies also highlighted that the obtained biodiesel showed emission characteristics similar to the standard biodiesel, whereas marginally higher emission for CO and CO2 of about 2.2 and 7.9% was reported.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Taif University, Taif, 21974, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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- Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Akram MN, Khokhar MI, Abbas M, Waqas MK, Mustafa MW, Alamri AS, Alhomrani M, Alsanie WF, Usman M. Therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin in surgical patients through a validated HPLC method. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2024:CP204534. [PMID: 38529928 DOI: 10.5414/cp204534] [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] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Vancomycin is being used for the treatment of a variety of infections caused by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is highly recommended for ensuring the safe and effective therapy with vancomycin. A reliable and cost-effective bioanalytical method is required for TDM as well as pharmacokinetic studies of vancomycin. MATERIALS AND METHODS A selective, sensitive, and cost effective HPLC method was developed and validated for quantification of vancomycin concentrations in human plasma. The mobile phase was a mixture of buffer (50 mM ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, pH 2.4) and acetonitrile 88 : 12 v/v. The separation was carried on C18 column (125 × 4.6 mm, particle size 5 µm) with isocratic flow rate of 0.370 mL/min at room temperature with UV detection at 215 nm. The method was validated for sensitivity, accuracy, and precision as well as stability of vancomycin in human plasma by following European Medicine Agency (EMA) guideline. Therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin was performed by quantifying the trough concentrations of vancomycin in 65 human plasma samples after administration of therapeutically relevant dose. RESULTS The developed method was sensitive enough to quantify vancomycin concentrations as low as 0.25 mg/L in human plasma. Moreover, the method was proved accurate and precise in terms of quantifying the unknown concentration of vancomycin. The evaluation of short-term, long-term, and freeze-thaw stability proved the stability of vancomycin in human plasma. The TDM of vancomycin by using this method showed that 39 (60%) samples were within the target trough concentration range (TTCR), i.e. 10 - 20 mg/L, while 23 samples (35.4%) were below the TTCR, and 3 samples (4.6%) were above this range. CONCLUSION The developed method is sensitive and cost effective for quantification of vancomycin in human plasma. The results of sample analysis shows that the developed method can be used reliably for TDM of vancomycin.
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Wang M, Liu C, Wang Y, Jamil M, Alhomrani M, Alamri AS, Alsanie WF, Alsharif A, Ali M, Jabeen N. Bone morphogenetic protein 1: a prognostic indicator and potential biomarker in three cancer types. Am J Transl Res 2024; 16:400-414. [PMID: 38463598 PMCID: PMC10918118] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Bone morphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1) is a metalloprotease that plays a role in activating both transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and BMP signaling pathways. TGF-β has been identified as a factor initiating and facilitating cancer development. Consequently, we propose the hypothesis that dysregulation of BMP1 could potentially contribute to the onset and advancement of human cancers. METHODS In this research, we aimed to analyze BMP1 expression level and the associated clinical outcomes across various cancers using online cancer OMICS databases, advanced Bioinformatics tools, and molecular analyses. RESULTS The outcomes of our web server-based expression analysis indicated an up-regulation of BMP1 in a majority of the human cancers examined. External validation using clinical samples also showed higher expression of BMP1. Moreover, heightened BMP1 expression exhibited a noteworthy correlation with reduced overall survival (OS) duration in Bladder Cancer (BLCA), Kidney Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma (KIRC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patients. This suggests a substantial involvement of the BMP1 gene in the development and progression of these three types of cancers. The major signaling pathways related with BMP1 enriched genes were "ECM-receptor interaction, Amoebiasis, Focal adhesion, Protein digestion and absorption, progesterone-mediated, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, and platelet activation". Moreover, we also explored some interesting correlations among BMP1 expression and its DNA promoter methylation level, CD8+ T immune cells level, and genetic variations. CONCLUSION In conclusion, our study has provided some solid basis for BMP1 to be used as a reliable common biomarker for BLCA, KIRC, and LUAD patients.
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- Ming Wang
- Department of Oncology, Hebei Yanda HospitalLangfang 065200, Hebei, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hebei Yanda HospitalLangfang 065200, Hebei, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hebei Yanda HospitalLangfang 065200, Hebei, China
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- PARC Arid Zone Research CentreDera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif UniversityP.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Research Centre for Health Sciences, Taif UniversityTaif 26571, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif UniversityP.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Research Centre for Health Sciences, Taif UniversityTaif 26571, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif UniversityP.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Research Centre for Health Sciences, Taif UniversityTaif 26571, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif UniversityP.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Research Centre for Health Sciences, Taif UniversityTaif 26571, Saudi Arabia
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- Animal Science Institute, National Agricultural Research CenterIslamabad 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture FaisalabadFaisalabad 38040, Punjab, Pakistan
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Alomairy S, Gnanasekaran L, Rajendran S, Alsanie WF. Nanosized core-shell (NiFe 2O 4/TiO 2) heterostructure for enhanced photodegradation against polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Chemosphere 2023; 343:140274. [PMID: 37758072 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140274] [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: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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The global level of attention has been raised for photocatalytic pollutant removal technologies for degrading organic pollutants because of rising concerns about their toxicity. In this study, NiFe2O4/TiO2 core shells and pure samples of NiFe2O4 and TiO2 were synthesized using the sol-gel process and used to degrade naphthalene which is one among the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pollutant. The synthesized materials were evaluated using a variety of analytical techniques, and the typical NiFe2O4/TiO2 core-shell results showed good purity and a lack of other impurity structures. Through morphological characterization, the core-shell structure of NiFe2O4/TiO2 has been established. However, the activity of visible light degradation was boosted by the generation of hydroxyl radicals after the electron-hole pair was delayed. Additionally, a lower band gap in NiFe2O4/TiO2 than in pure materials promotes photocatalytic activity. Similarly, photocatalytic naphthalene elimination by the core-shell achieved 67% efficiency after 150 min of visible light exposure. Furthermore, the produced core-shell has a high magnetic property, making separation from the photo-irradiated solutions easier; as a result, recycling was likely successful up to three cycles. The photocatalytic mechanism of the NiFe2O4/TiO2 composite was proposed. This research could also be applied to the degradation of other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contaminants.
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- Sultan Alomairy
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratorie, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of ScientificResearch, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Alomairy S, Gnanasekaran L, Rajendran S, Alsanie WF. Biochar supported nano core-shell (TiO 2/CoFe 2O 4) for wastewater treatment. Environ Res 2023; 238:117169. [PMID: 37722578 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117169] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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The porous structure of biochar, its large surface area, and its anti-oxidant properties are extensively used for pollutant removal strategies. The literature to date has reported that the biochar assisted metal-oxide core-shells have a dominating degradation ability under solar irradiation. Therefore, this study is significantly focused on cinnamon biochar as an active anti-oxidant agent incorporated in titania-cobalt ferrite nanocore-shell (Biochar/TiO2/CoFe2O4) structures for the first time in wastewater treatment against chlorophenol pollutants. Pure materials, core-shells, and biochar aided composites were synthesized by chemical methods, and their characteristics were analyzed using various instrumentation techniques. The diffraction outcomes of Biochar/TiO2/CoFe2O4 showed the mixed phases containing biochar, TiO2, and CoFe2O4. The morphological characteristics revealed that the biochar creates porosity and a peripheral layer covering the core-shell. Meanwhile, absorption studies of TiO2/CoFe2O4 core-shell and Biochar/TiO2/CoFe2O4 samples achieved 65% and 92% degradation efficiencies when exposed to visible light against chlorophenol pollutants, respectively. All these results confirm the presence of distinct functional groups as well as the combined synergistic effects that activated the charge separation, resulting in the successful destruction of water pollutants. In addition, the highly efficient Biochar/TiO2/CoFe2O4 sample was recycled, and the efficiency was maintained stable for five repeated degradation processes. Thus, Biochar/TiO2/CoFe2O4 will be utilized to expand the possibilities for biofuel generation and energy storage devices.
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- Sultan Alomairy
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratorie, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of ScientificResearch, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Alomairy S, Gnanasekaran L, Rajendran S, Alsanie WF. The degradation of bisphenol-A organic pollutant using the dispersal of TiO 2 nanorods onto the partial reduction of graphene oxide nanosheets. Chemosphere 2023; 342:140143. [PMID: 37704086 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140143] [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: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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The notion of innovative combinations of semiconducting metal oxides for photocatalytic destruction is a key factor in the removal of environmental contaminants. However, for the first time, the combination was made possible for the aforementioned reason by embedding one-dimensional titanium dioxide (TiO2) semiconductor nanorods on two-dimensional rGO (reduced graphene oxide) nanosheets utilizing hydrothermal and a modified Hummers' method. By applying several sophisticated procedures, the properties of these catalysts were found, and then the degradation of BPA (bisphenol-A) was examined with UV and visible light sources. Further, all the analyses were performed on pure TiO2 material. As a result of the synergistic interaction between TiO2 and rGO, the rGO-TiO2 catalyst produced a favorable photocatalytic outcome. The structural investigation of rGO-TiO2 has confirmed that the TiO2 was in anatase phase along with GO and rGO peaks, and the morphological characterization showed that the TiO2 nanorods were integrated randomly into the rGO nanosheets along with defective sites. Also, adding rGO to TiO2 causes charge separation, and π-π interactions to improve the visible light absorption range. In this study, the main model organic component in the photocatalytic degradation is bisphenol-A (BPA). During visible light irradiation, the OH radicals were finally produced by the redox reactions. Furthermore, the rGO surface adsorbs the phenol molecules due to graphene π-π interactions, thus narrowing the band gap and increasing the efficiency of BPA degradation.
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- Sultan Alomairy
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratorie, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of ScientificResearch, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Vaid P, Saini AK, Gupta RK, Sinha ES, Sharma D, Alsanie WF, Thakur VK, Saini RV. Sustainable Nanoparticles from Stephania glabra and Analysis of Their Anticancer Potential on 2D and 3D Models of Prostate Cancer. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12010-023-04700-w. [PMID: 37682510 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04700-w] [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] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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In pursuit of a novel effective treatment for prostate cancer, methanolic extract of Stephania glabra tubers (Sg-ME) was utilized to fabricate silver (Sg-AgNP), copper oxide (Sg-CuONP), and silver-copper bimetallic nanoparticles (Sg-BNP). The characterization of the nanoparticles confirmed spherical shape with average diameters of 30.72, 32.19, and 25.59 nm of Sg-AgNP, Sg-CuONP, and Sg-BNP, respectively. Interestingly, these nanoparticles exhibited significant cytotoxicity toward the prostate cancer (PC3) cell line while being non-toxic toward normal cells. The nanoparticles were capable of inducing apoptosis in PC3 cells by enhancing reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and mitochondrial depolarization. Furthermore, the shrinkage of 3D prostate tumor spheroids was observed after 4 days of treatment with these green nanoparticles. The 3D model system was less susceptible to nanoparticles as compared to the 2D model system. Sg-BNP showed the highest anticancer potential on 2D and 3D prostate cancer models.
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- Prachi Vaid
- School of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, 173229, H, Solan, .P, India
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- Central Research Laboratory and Department of Bio-sciences and Technology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, U, Kanpur, .P, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh, 160036, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Centre, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG, UK
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- Central Research Laboratory and Department of Bio-sciences and Technology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India.
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Shabir S, Sehgal A, Dutta J, Devgon I, Singh SK, Alsanie WF, Alamri AS, Alhomrani M, Alsharif A, Basalamah MAM, Faidah H, Bantun F, Saati AA, Vamanu E, Singh MP. Therapeutic Potential of Green-Engineered ZnO Nanoparticles on Rotenone-Exposed D. melanogaster (Oregon R +): Unveiling Ameliorated Biochemical, Cellular, and Behavioral Parameters. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1679. [PMID: 37759981 PMCID: PMC10525955 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091679] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology holds significant ameliorative potential against neurodegenerative diseases, as it can protect the therapeutic substance and allow for its sustained release. In this study, the reducing and capping agents of Urtica dioica (UD), Matricaria chamomilla (MC), and Murraya koenigii (MK) extracts were used to synthesize bio-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) against bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and against rotenone-induced toxicities in D. melanogaster for the first time. Their optical and structural properties were analyzed via FT-IR, DLS, XRD, EDS, SEM, UV-Vis, and zeta potential. The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of the fabricated ZnO-NPs were evaluated employing cell-free models (DPPH and ABTS) and the well diffusion method, respectively. Rotenone (500 µM) was administered to Drosophila third instar larvae and freshly emerged flies for 24-120 h, either alone or in combination with plant extracts (UD, MC, an MK) and their biogenic ZnO-NPs. A comparative study on the protective effects of synthesized NPs was undertaken against rotenone-induced neurotoxic, cytotoxic, and behavioral alterations using an acetylcholinesterase inhibition assay, dye exclusion test, and locomotor parameters. The findings revealed that among the plant-derived ZnO-NPs, MK-ZnO NPs exhibit strong antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, followed by UD-ZnO NPs and MC-ZnO NPs. In this regard, ethno-nano medicinal therapeutic uses mimic similar effects in D. melanogaster by suppressing oxidative stress by restoring biochemical parameters (AchE and proteotoxicity activity) and lower cellular toxicity. These findings suggest that green-engineered ZnO-NPs have the potential to significantly enhance outcomes, with the promise of effective therapies for neurodegeneration, and could be used as a great alternative for clinical development.
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- Shabnam Shabir
- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Indian Scientific Education and Technology Foundation, Lucknow 226002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Medicine & Pilgrims Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Zoology and Centre of Genomics and Bioinformatics, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 273009, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Kaur H, Devi N, Siwal SS, Alsanie WF, Thakur MK, Thakur VK. Metal-Organic Framework-Based Materials for Wastewater Treatment: Superior Adsorbent Materials for the Removal of Hazardous Pollutants. ACS Omega 2023; 8:9004-9030. [PMID: 36936323 PMCID: PMC10018528 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In previous years, different pollutants, for example, organic dyes, antibiotics, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural pollutants, have been of note to the water enterprise due to their insufficient reduction during standard water and wastewater processing methods. MOFs have been found to have potential toward wastewater management. This Review focused on the synthesis process (such as traditional, electrochemical, microwave, sonochemical, mechanochemical, and continuous-flow spray-drying method) of MOF materials. Moreover, the properties of the MOF materials have been discussed in detail. Further, MOF materials' applications for wastewater treatment (such as the removal of antibiotics, organic dyes, heavy metal ions, and agricultural waste) have been discussed. Additionally, we have compared the performances of some typical MOFs-based materials with those of other commonly used materials. Finally, the study's current challenges, future prospects, and outlook have been highlighted.
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- Harjot Kaur
- Department
of Chemistry, M.M. Engineering College,
Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana 133207, India
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- Mechanics
and Energy Laboratory, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, M.M. Engineering College,
Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana 133207, India
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- Department
of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical
Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Government Degree College Sarkaghat, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla 171005, India
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- Biorefining
and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, United Kingdom
- School of
Engineering, University of Petroleum &
Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
- Centre
for Research & Development, Chandigarh
University, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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Tang DYY, Chew KW, Gentili FG, Kurniawan TA, Park YK, Munawaroh HSH, Rajendran S, Ma Z, Alharthi S, Alsanie WF, Show PL. Performance of Bleaching Clays in Dechlorophyllisation of Microalgal Oil: A Comparative Study. Process Biochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2023.03.002] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Aljarallah NA, Almuqbil M, Alshehri S, Khormi AMS, AlReshaidan RM, Alomran FH, Fawzan Alomar N, Alshahrani FF, Alshammari MS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Alamri AS, Asdaq SMB. Satisfaction of patients with health care services in tertiary care facilities of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional approach. Front Public Health 2023; 10:1077147. [PMID: 36711344 PMCID: PMC9880422 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1077147] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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As part of Saudi Vision 2030, the country's healthcare system is undergoing a significant makeover, with accessibility and effectiveness serving as the benchmarks for measuring patient care quality. This study's goal was to ascertain the degree of patient satisfaction with the medical care and services received in Riyadh's tertiary care facilities. The PSQ-18 (Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-18), a standardized validated questionnaire including areas of "overall satisfaction," "technical quality," "interpersonal aspect," "communication," "financial aspect," "time spent with the doctor," and "accessibility and convenience," was used in this cross-sectional study on 384 patients of two tertiary care facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over a 6-month period. The degree to which sociodemographic characteristics and components of patient satisfaction are correlated was assessed using binary and multiple regression analysis. When the P-value was < 0.05, the results were considered significant and were presented as adjusted odds ratios (AOR). To ascertain how each PSQ-18 subscale affected other subscales, a Pearson Correlation analysis was conducted. The overall degree of satisfaction with all 18 items was 73.77%. The financial component received a rating of 81% compared to 77% for general satisfaction. Technical quality (75%) was followed by accessibility and convenience (73.5%), communication (73%), and interpersonal elements (72%). At 68%, the time spent in the doctor's domain received the lowest rating. The odds of satisfaction were increased by 3.87 times, 3.45 times, and 3.36 times among those who are employed, qualified by university education, and married compared to unemployed (P-value = 0.018), less qualified (P-value = 0.015) and singles (P-value = 0.026), respectively. The younger age group also made 1.78 times more of a difference in higher satisfaction ratings. The general satisfaction domain showed a positive association with other areas. Participants who were satisfied with the communication and accessibility and convenience domains of healthcare providers were the only ones who were typically satisfied with the domain of doctor time spent. The study's findings could act as a benchmark for Saudi Arabia's healthcare services as well as a starting point for quality assurance procedures.
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- Nasser Ali Aljarallah
- Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,Department of Business Administration, College of Business Administration, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Ministry of National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,*Correspondence: Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq ✉ ; ✉
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Alanazi AS, Awwad S, Khan TM, Asdaq SMB, Mohzari Y, Alanazi F, Alrashed A, Alamri AS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, AlMotairi M. Correction: Medication reconciliation on discharge in a tertiary care Riyadh Hospital: An observational study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286177. [PMID: 37200268 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286177] [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: 05/20/2023] Open
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265042.].
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Alsharif KF, Albrakati A, Al Omairi NE, Almalki AS, Alsanie WF, Elmageed ZYA, Habotta OA, Lokman MS, Althagafi HA, Alghamdi AAA, Moneim AEA, Alyami H, Belal SKM, Alnefaie G, Alamri AS, Albezrah NKA, Kassab RB, Albarakati AJA, Hassan KE, Agil A. Therapeutic antischizophrenic activity of prodigiosin and selenium co-supplementation against amphetamine hydrochloride-induced behavioural changes and oxidative, inflammatory, and apoptotic challenges in rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:7987-8001. [PMID: 36048389 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22409-x] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Schizophrenia (SCZ), a multifactorial neuropsychiatric disorder, is treated with inefficient antipsychotics and linked to poor treatment outcomes. This study, therefore, investigated the combined administration of prodigiosin (PDG) and selenium (Na2SeO3) against SCZ induced by amphetamine (AMPH) in rats. Animals were allocated into four groups corresponding to their respective 7-day treatments: control, AMPH (2 mg/kg), PDG (300 mg/kg) + Na2SeO3 (2 mg/kg), and AMPH + PDG + Na2SeO3. The model group exhibited biochemical, molecular, and histopathological changes similar to those of the SCZ group. Contrastingly, co-administration of PDG and Na2SeO3 significantly increased the time for social interaction and decreased AChE and dopamine. It also downregulated the gene expression of NMDAR1 and restored neurotrophin (BDNF and NGF) levels. Further, PDG combined with Na2SeO3 improved the antioxidant defence of the hippocampus by boosting the activities of SOD, CAT, GPx, and GR. These findings were accompanied by an increased GSH, alongside decreased MDA and NO levels. Furthermore, schizophrenic rats having received PDG and Na2SeO3 displayed markedly lower IL-1β and TNF-α levels compared to the model group. Interestingly, remarkable declines in the Bax (pro-apoptotic) and increases in Bcl-2 (anti-apoptotic) levels were observed in the SCZ group that received PDG and Na2SeO3. The hippocampal histological examination confirmed these changes. Collectively, these findings show that the co-administration of PDG and Na2SeO3 may have a promising therapeutic effect for SCZ. This is mediated by mechanisms related to the modulation of cholinergic, dopaminergic, and glutaric neurotransmission and neurotrophic factors, alongside the suppression of oxidative damage, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis machinery.
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- Khalaf F Alsharif
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Taif University, Taif, 21974, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA, 71203, USA
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Biology Department, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, Al-Baha University, Almakhwah, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Helwan, 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Medicine College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, 21944, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, Al-Baha University, Almakhwah, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Surgery Department, College of Medicine, Al-Qunfudah Branch, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neurosciences Institute, School of Medicine, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain
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Alamri AS, Alhomrani M, Alsanie WF, Almuqbil M, Alqarni KM, Alshehri SM, Abdulaziz O, Salih MM, Raafat BM, Alamri A, Alomar NF, Asdaq SMB. Role of polycystic ovarian syndrome in developing psychological burden in Saudi Arabian females: A case control study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:999813. [PMID: 36504947 PMCID: PMC9729790 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.999813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
It is well known that polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may elevate psychological problems in patients, but there is a scarcity of the studies among Saudi Arabian population. This research was designed to investigate the influence of PCOS on the development of psychological load in terms of depression, anxiety, and stress in comparison to normal women who have no PCOS. Further, a correlation of psychological distress in PCOS females was done with their educational level. This is case-control research carried out in one of Riyadh's multispecialty hospitals. In the PCOS patients and control groups (each with 84 samples), samples were collected using convenience sampling and a simple random approach, respectively. The psychological burden was determined using DASS-21. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS-IBM 25. Most participants (52.9%) were between the ages of 26 and 35 and had a university education (68.4%). A significantly higher percentage of PCOS patients (P = 0.001) had irregular menses, hirsutism, infertility, and acne in comparison to the mothers without PCOS. There was a significantly higher possibility of depression (P = 0.003), anxiety (P = 0.016), and stress (P = 0.001) among PCOS patients than in control subjects. Among the psychological domain tested in the study, the risk of developing stress (odds ratio, OR = 8.32) was high when compared to depression (OR = 3.12) and anxiety (OR = 2.127) in PCOS patients. Furthermore, when compared to PCOS females with less education, a significantly lower number of university-educated PCOS females developed depression. The study demonstrates a high prevalence of psychological burden among the PCOS population. Higher education has been shown to help in alleviating depression in PCOS females. Meeting PCOS women's psychological needs will improve their overall health status.
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- Abdulhakeem S. Alamri
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,*Correspondence: Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq ;
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González-González RB, Parra-Saldívar R, Alsanie WF, Iqbal HMN. Nanohybrid catalysts with porous structures for environmental remediation through photocatalytic degradation of emerging pollutants. Environ Res 2022; 214:113955. [PMID: 35932836 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Water supplies have been seriously challenged by new emerging pollutants, which are difficult to remove by traditional wastewater treatment. Thus, new technologies such as catalytic advanced oxidation processes have merged as suitable solutions; however, the drawbacks of typical catalysts limit their application. To overcome this issue, new materials with enhanced textural properties have been developed, showing that their porosity and chemical nature influence their potential as a catalyst. Herein, the recent progress in highly porous catalysts and their suitable deployment to effectively nano-remediate the polluted environmental matrices are reviewed in detail. First, following a brief introduction, several environmental pollutants of emerging concerns from different sectors, including pharmaceutical residues, endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), pesticides, and hazardous dyes are also introduced with relevant examples. To effectively tackle the sustainable remediation of emerging pollutants, this work also focuses on the multifunctional features of nanohybrid porous materials that act as catalysts constructs to degrade emerging pollutants. The influence of surface reactive centers, stability, bandgap energies, light absorption capacities, and pollutants adsorption capacities are also discussed. Successful examples of the employment of nanohybrid porous catalysts for the degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants, EDCs, pesticides, and hazardous dyes are summarized. Finally, some challenges faced by nanohybrid porous materials to achieve their potential application as advanced catalysts for environmental remediation have been identified and presented herein.
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- Reyna Berenice González-González
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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Alsanie WF, Abdelrahman S, Alhomrani M, Gaber A, Alosimi EA, Habeeballah H, Alkhatabi HA, Felimban RI, Hauser CAE, Tayeb HH, Alamri AS, Alamri A, Raafat BM, Alswat KA, Althobaiti YS, Asiri YA. The Influence of Prenatal Exposure to Quetiapine Fumarate on the Development of Dopaminergic Neurons in the Ventral Midbrain of Mouse Embryos. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232012352. [PMID: 36293205 PMCID: PMC9603924 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012352] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
The effects of second-generation antipsychotics on prenatal neurodevelopment, apoptotic neurodegeneration, and postnatal developmental delays have been poorly investigated. Even at standard doses, the use of quetiapine fumarate (QEPF) in pregnant women might be detrimental to fetal development. We used primary mouse embryonic neurons to evaluate the disruption of morphogenesis and differentiation of ventral midbrain (VM) neurons after exposure to QEPF. The dopaminergic VM neurons were deliberately targeted due to their roles in cognition, motor activity, and behavior. The results revealed that exposure to QEPF during early brain development decreased the effects of the dopaminergic lineage-related genes Tyrosine hydroxylase(Th), Dopamine receptor D1 (Drd1), Dopamine transporter (Dat), LIM homeobox transcription factor 1 alfa (Lmx1a), and Cell adhesion molecule L1 (Chl1), and the senescent dopaminergic gene Pituitary homeobox 3 (Pitx3). In contrast, Brain derived neurotrophic factor (Bdnf) and Nuclear receptor-related 1 (Nurr1) expressions were significantly upregulated. Interestingly, QEPF had variable effects on the development of non-dopaminergic neurons in VM. An optimal dose of QEPF (10 µM) was found to insignificantly affect the viability of neurons isolated from the VM. It also instigated a non-significant reduction in adenosine triphosphate formation in these neuronal populations. Exposure to QEPF during the early stages of brain development could also hinder the formation of VM and their structural phenotypes. These findings could aid therapeutic decision-making when prescribing 2nd generation antipsychotics in pregnant populations.
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- Walaa F. Alsanie
- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Jeddah 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research (CEGMR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- King Fahd Medical Research Centre, Hematology Research Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Jeddah 23955, Saudi Arabia
- Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Jeddah 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Nanomedicine Unit, Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 55211, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Addiction and Neuroscience Research Unit, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Alhomrani M, Alsanie WF, Abdulaziz O, Salih MM, Alamri A, Asdaq SMB, Alamri AS. Satisfaction of psychologically impaired patients with health-care services: A Saudi Arabian perspective. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1000833. [PMID: 36249223 PMCID: PMC9558901 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1000833] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Psychological problems affect a sizable portion of the population, and they require special care. In the current study, we aimed to assess patient satisfaction with the healthcare system at one of the multispecialty hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as well as to identify potential factors that can have an impact on patient satisfaction. A validated pre-tested questionnaire including features to evaluate general hospital services (HS-6 items), nursing services (NS-3 items), pharmacy services (PS-7 items), and a standard patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ-18 item) was administered to patients who had been receiving therapy for their psychological disease for the past 3 months. Using binary and multiple regression analysis, the strengths of the associations between sociodemographic factors and patient satisfaction measures were evaluated. The results were expressed as adjusted odds ratios (AOR), which were deemed significant when the P value was < 0.05. Sixty-six percent of the 258 study participants were men, and sixty percent of them were between the ages of 18 and 35 years. The bulk of survey respondents (74%) were employed, married, and well-educated. Our research revealed that those who were employed (AOR, HS-2.5; NS-2.65, PS-2.32), have a higher education (AOR, HS-2.23, NS-2.63, PS-2.82), male gender (AOR, HS-1.12, NS-1.08, PS-1.86) and between the ages of 18 and 35 years (AOR, HS-1.48, NS-1.53, PS-1.67) were more likely to be satisfied with general hospital, nursing, and pharmacy services. Further, those who were married had 1.43 and 1.21 times more chance of satisfaction with the pharmacy and nursing services, respectively, compared to singles. Additionally, those with employment had odds of being satisfied that were 2.4 times higher, highly educated individuals had odds that were 2.1 times higher, participants between the ages of 18 and 35 had odds that were 1.51 times higher, and men had odds that were 1.41 times higher on the patient satisfaction questionnaire scale (PSQ-18). Overall, the study participants' satisfaction with general hospital, nursing, and pharmacy services was 70, 76.3, and 83.3%, respectively, compared to only 61.2% on the PSQ-18. Participants in the survey awarded the hospital amenities, pharmacy services, and nursing care high ratings. The medical care, however, fell short of expectations. The study's findings suggest that action needs to be taken to enhance healthcare system services, particularly in the psychological departments of the medical organization.
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- Majid Alhomrani
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,*Correspondence: Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Raghunatha P, Inamdar MN, Asdaq SMB, Almuqbil M, Alzahrani AR, Alaqel SI, Kamal M, Alsubaie FH, Alsanie WF, Alamri AS, Rabbani SI, Attimarad M, Mohan S, Alhomrani M. New Thiazole Acetic Acid Derivatives: A Study to Screen Cardiovascular Activity Using Isolated Rat Hearts and Blood Vessels. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196138. [PMID: 36234675 PMCID: PMC9572953 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases are one of the major causes of mortalities worldwide. In the present research, new synthetic derivatives of thiazole were studied using isolated hearts and blood vessels of rats. The heart and thoracic aorta were tested with six new synthesized thiazole acetic acid derivatives (SMVA-10, SMVA-35, SMVA-40, SMVA-41, SMVA-42 and SMVA-60), and the data obtained were statistically analyzed and compared. Isolated rat hearts were used to record the changes in developed tension and heart rate, while thoracic aortas were used to measure the contractile response, before and after treatments. Analysis of the results indicated a significant (p < 0.01) increase in developed tension with the addition of SMVA-35, SMVA-40, SMVA-41 and SMVA-42, which was augmented in the presence of adrenaline without affecting the heart rate. On the other hand, acetylcholine significantly decreased the developed tension, which was significantly reversed (p < 0.01) in the presence of compounds (SMVA-35 and SMVA-60). However, in the presence of SMVA-35 and SMVA-40, acetylcholine-induced bradycardia was significantly (p < 0.01) reduced. Furthermore, only SMVA-42 induced a dose-dependent contractile response in the isolated blood vessel, which was abolished in the presence of prazosin. Therefore, it can be concluded that some of the new synthesized thiazole derivatives exhibited promising results by raising the developed tension without changing the heart rate or blood vessel function, which could be helpful in failing heart conditions. However, more research is required to fully comprehend the function, mechanism and effectiveness of the compounds.
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- P. Raghunatha
- Department of Pharmacology, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore 560027, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore 560027, India
- Department of Pharmacology, East West College of Pharmacy, Bangalore 560091, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: or
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al-Abidiyah, P.O. Box 13578, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha 91911, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Sale Representative, Jamjoom Pharmaceutical Company, Riyadh 12211, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PES University, Bengaluru 560085, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Shahin H, Shenoy A, Sultana R, Farooq J, Chakrabort M, Alamri A, Alhomrani M, Alsanie WF, Asdaq SMB, Jomah S. Anti-Diabetic Potential of Alstonia scholaris Bark Extract Against Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Mellitus. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.1449.1455] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Tandur VK, Inamdar MN, Alamri A, Alhomrani M, Alsanie WF, Rabbani SI, Asdaq SMB. Gut Stimulatory Effect of Terminalia chebula in Experimental Animal Models. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.1466.1473] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Gaber A, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Alamri AS, Alyami H, Shakya S, Habeeballah H, Alkhatabi HA, Felimban RI, Alamri A, Alhabeeb AA, Raafat BM, Refat MS. Multispectral and Molecular Docking Studies Reveal Potential Effectiveness of Antidepressant Fluoxetine by Forming π-Acceptor Complexes. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185883. [PMID: 36144618 PMCID: PMC9505585 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185883] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Poor mood, lack of pleasure, reduced focus, remorse, unpleasant thoughts, and sleep difficulties are all symptoms of depression. The only approved treatment for children and adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD) is fluoxetine hydrochloride (FXN), a serotonin selective reuptake inhibitor antidepressant. MDD is the most common cause of disability worldwide. In the present research, picric acid (PA); dinitrobenzene; p-nitro benzoic acid; 2,6-dichloroquinone-4-chloroimide; 2,6-dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide; and 7,7′,8,8′-tetracyanoquinodimethane were used to make 1:1 FXN charge-transfer compounds in solid and liquid forms. The isolated complexes were then characterized by elemental analysis, conductivity, infrared, Raman, and 1H-NMR spectra, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray powder diffraction. Additionally, a molecular docking investigation was conducted on the donor moiety using FXN alone and the resulting charge transfer complex [(FXN)(PA)] as an acceptor to examine the interactions against two protein receptors (serotonin or dopamine). Interestingly, the [(FXN)(PA)] complex binds to both serotonin and dopamine more effectively than the FXN drug alone. Furthermore, [(FXN)(PA)]–serotonin had a greater binding energy than [FXN]–serotonin. Theoretical data were also generated by density functional theory simulations, which aided the molecular geometry investigation and could be beneficial to researchers in the future.
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- Ahmed Gaber
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (A.G.); (M.S.R.)
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research (CEGMR), King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- King Fahd Medical Research Centre, Hematology Research Unit, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, P.O. Box 2240, Hail 55476, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (A.G.); (M.S.R.)
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Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Alamri AS, Alyami H, Shakya S, Habeeballah H, Alkhatabi HA, Felimban RI, Alamri A, Alhabeeb AA, Raafat BM, Refat MS, Gaber A. Attempting to Increase the Effectiveness of the Antidepressant Trazodone Hydrochloride Drug Using π-Acceptors. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:11281. [PMID: 36141553 PMCID: PMC9517268 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811281] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Major depressive disorder is a prevalent mood illness that is mildly heritable. Cases with the highest familial risk had recurrence and onset at a young age. Trazodone hydrochloride is an antidepressant medicine that affects the chemical messengers in the brain known as neurotransmitters, which include acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. In the present research, in solid and liquid phases, the 1:1 charge-transfer complexes between trazodone hydrochloride (TZD) and six different π-acceptors were synthesized and investigated using different microscopic techniques. The relation of dative ion pairs [TZD+, A-], where A is the acceptor, was inferred via intermolecular charge-transfer complexes. Additionally, a molecular docking examination was utilized to compare the interactions of protein receptors (serotonin-6BQH) with the TZD alone or in combination with the six distinct acceptor charge-transfer complexes. To refine the docking results acquired from AutoDock Vina and to better examine the molecular mechanisms of receptor-ligand interactions, a 100 ns run of molecular dynamics simulation was used. All the results obtained in this study prove that the 2,6-dichloroquinone-4-chloroimide (DCQ)/TZD complex interacts with serotonin receptors more efficiently than reactant donor TZD only and that [(TZD)(DCQ)]-serotonin has the highest binding energy value of all π-acceptor complexes.
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- Walaa F. Alsanie
- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research (CEGMR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- King Fahd Medical Research Centre, Hematology Research Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Thakur S, Chaudhary J, Thakur A, Gunduz O, Alsanie WF, Makatsoris C, Thakur VK. Highly efficient poly(acrylic acid-co-aniline) grafted itaconic acid hydrogel: Application in water retention and adsorption of rhodamine B dye for a sustainable environment. Chemosphere 2022; 303:134917. [PMID: 35569629 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The present study used a free radical co-polymerization approach to synthesize a smart hydrogel of itaconic acid grafted poly(acrylic acid-co-aniline) (ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi)). ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi) hydrogel was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. Rhodamine B (RhB) dye was removed from an aqueous medium using ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi) hydrogel. To determine the maximum adsorption, the effect of parameters such as initial dye concentration, contact time, pH, and adsorbent dose were examined. The ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi) hydrogel had a high swelling percentage of 1755.3%. The high water penetration of ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi) hydrogel with a high swelling rate exposed the internal adsorption sites for RhB dye adsorption. The adsorption performance of ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi) hydrogel was explained by the pseudo-first-order and Freundlich adsorption isotherm models. Moreover, after four adsorption-desorption cycles, the ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi) hydrogel maintained an adsorption efficiency of 85.2%. The high water retention ability of ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi) hydrogel improved the moisture maintenance limit of soil for irrigation up to 23 days. As a result, ItA-g-poly(AA-co-ANi) hydrogel can be used in the elimination of toxic dyes as well as in irrigation systems.
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- Sourbh Thakur
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland; School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physics, Gautam Group of Colleges, Hamirpur, 177001, Himachal Pradesh University, India
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- Center for Nanotechnology & Biomaterials Application and Research, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences, King's College London, United Kingdom.
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, EH9 3JG, United Kingdom; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, 248007, India.
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Mishra K, Devi N, Siwal SS, Zhang Q, Alsanie WF, Scarpa F, Thakur VK. Ionic Liquid-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Sensors, Energy, Biomedicine, and Environmental Applications: Roadmap to the Future. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2022; 9:e2202187. [PMID: 35853696 PMCID: PMC9475560 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Current interest toward ionic liquids (ILs) stems from some of their novel characteristics, like low vapor pressure, thermal stability, and nonflammability, integrated through high ionic conductivity and broad range of electrochemical strength. Nowadays, ionic liquids represent a new category of chemical-based compounds for developing superior and multifunctional substances with potential in several fields. ILs can be used in solvents such as salt electrolyte and additional materials. By adding functional physiochemical characteristics, a variety of IL-based electrolytes can also be used for energy storage purposes. It is hoped that the present review will supply guidance for future research focused on IL-based polymer nanocomposites electrolytes for sensors, high performance, biomedicine, and environmental applications. Additionally, a comprehensive overview about the polymer-based composites' ILs components, including a classification of the types of polymer matrix available is provided in this review. More focus is placed upon ILs-based polymeric nanocomposites used in multiple applications such as electrochemical biosensors, energy-related materials, biomedicine, actuators, environmental, and the aviation and aerospace industries. At last, existing challenges and prospects in this field are discussed and concluding remarks are provided.
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- Kirti Mishra
- Department of ChemistryM.M. Engineering CollegeMaharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)Mullana‐AmbalaHaryana133207India
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- Mechanics and Energy LaboratoryDepartment of Civil and Environmental EngineeringNorthwestern University2145 Sheridan RoadEvanstonIL60208USA
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- Department of ChemistryM.M. Engineering CollegeMaharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)Mullana‐AmbalaHaryana133207India
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- Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids MetallurgyFaculty of Metallurgical and Energy EngineeringKunming University of Science and TechnologyKunming650093P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Cleaning Utilization in Yunnan ProvinceKunming650093P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories SciencesThe Faculty of Applied Medical SciencesTaif UniversityP.O. Box 11099Taif21944Saudi Arabia
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- Bristol Composites InstituteUniversity of BristolBristolBS8 1TRUK
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research CenterScotland's Rural College (SRUC)Kings Buildings, West Mains RoadEdinburghEH9 3JGUK
- School of EngineeringUniversity of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)DehradunUttarakhand248007India
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Alsanie WF, Alamri AS, Abdulaziz O, Salih MM, Alamri A, Asdaq SMB, Alhomrani MH, Alhomrani M. Antidepressant Effect of Crocin in Mice with Chronic Mild Stress. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175462. [PMID: 36080230 PMCID: PMC9457951 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the antidepressant property of crocin (Crocetin digentiobiose ester) using a chronic mild stress (CMS)-induced depression model in experimental mice. The tail suspension test (TST) and the sucrose preference test were used to evaluate the antidepressant effect on albino mice of either sex after three weeks of CMS. The period of immobility in the TST and percentage preference for sucrose solution were recorded. By monitoring brain malondialdehyde (MDA) level, catalase (CAT) activity, and reduced glutathione (GSH) level, the antioxidant potential was assessed. Three dosages of crocin (4.84, 9.69, and 19.38 mg/kg) were evaluated. When compared to controls, animals that received crocin administration during three periods of CMS had considerably shorter immobility times during the TST. Crocin treatment also raised the percentage preference for sucrose solution in a dose-dependent manner, bringing it to parity with the conventional antidepressant, imipramine. Animals that received a high dose of crocin had a much greater spontaneous locomotor activity. Furthermore, a high dose of crocin remarkably lowered plasma corticosterone and nitrite levels brought on by CMS. Additionally, high doses of crocin given during CMS greatly enhanced reduced glutathione levels while considerably reducing the brain’s MDA and catalase activities. In conclusion, high doses of crocin may have an antidepressant effect in an animal model through several mechanisms. However, further studies should be carried out to explore the role of neurotransmitters for their antidepressant property.
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- Walaa F. Alsanie
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.M.B.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.M.B.A.); (M.A.)
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Anwar A, Imran M, Ramzan M, Khan FA, Ismail N, Hussain AI, Hussain SM, Alsanie WF, Iqbal HMN. Chitosan-based Dy 2O 3/CuFe 3O 4 bio-nanocomposite development, characterization, and drug release kinetics. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 220:788-801. [PMID: 35995179 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chitosan (CS)/metal oxide (MO) nano-carriers have recently attracted attention due to their great integration into several biomedical applications. Herein, CS and dysprosium oxide based bio-nanocomposites (Dy2O3/CuFe3O4/CS) were prepared using a citrate sol-gel route for biomedical settings at large and drug delivery, in particular. The chemical structure, average crystallite size, and surface morphology of Dy2O3/CuFe3O4/CS bio-nanocomposites were characterized using spectroscopic techniques, including FT-IR, PXRD, and SEM. The prepared nano composite's drug loading or release kinetics were investigated by FT-IR, zeta potential (ZP), and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). In the FT-IR spectrum, the peaks in the range of 800-400 cm-1 confirmed the formation of meta-oxides, while amide bands at 1661 and 1638 cm-1 revealed the existence of CS in the bio-nanocomposite. The peaks at 2θ = 35.46 and 28.5, 39.4 indicated the presence and chemical interaction of Dy2O3 and CuFe3O4, respectively. The crystallite size was <20 nm. The model drug used in the loading and in vitro release assays was ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. Ciprofloxacin's CF stretch caused a modest peak to be seen at 1082 cm-1 and changed in zeta potential value from 7.90 mV to 8.88 mV endorsing that the drug had been loaded onto the nanomaterial. The loading efficiency (%) of CIP onto the composite was from 25 to 30 %, calculated from optical density measurements. Different kinetic models, such as zero-order, first-order, Higuchi, Hixon-Crowell, and Korsmeyer-Peppas, were determined to confirm the drug release mechanism. The percent (%) of drug release from the surface of Dy2O3/CuFe3O4/CS in PBS (pH 7.4), acidic (pH 2.2) and basic (pH 9.4) dissolution media were found to be 70, 28 and 20 %, respectively. Drug kinetics showed that mainly the release is fickian type followed "Fick's law of diffusion", slightly deviated from fickian release (dissolution-dependent system). Korsmeyer-Peppas (R2 0.9773, n < 0.4) and Higuchi's (R2 0.9846) models were the best for fitting controlled drug release data. The results revealed that the Dy2O3/CuFe3O4/CS bio-nanocomposite has good potential for a controlled drug delivery system.
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- Ayesha Anwar
- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Physics, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22010, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico.
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Kamal S, Rehman S, Bibi I, Akhter N, Amir R, Alsanie WF, Iqbal HMN. Graphene oxide/chitosan composites as novel support to provide high yield and stable formulations of pectinase for industrial applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 220:683-691. [PMID: 35987366 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.101] [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: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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An extracellular pectinase from a mixed consortium of Bacillus sp. (BSP) was immobilized onto graphene oxide/chitosan composite (GO/CS) through covalent binding to enhance its recycling and operational stability features. Different parameters were optimized, including cross-linker concentration (%), time, pH, and GO/CS-pectinase ratios. GO/CS-pectinase was further characterized by FT-IR and XRD. The activity of GO/CS-pectinase was reached up to 804 μmolmin-1 with an immobilization efficiency of 80.64 ± 1.15 % under optimum conditions. GO/CS-pectinase exhibited a 3.0-folds higher half-life (t1/2) than free pectinase at 50, 55, and 60 °C, respectively. The Vmax and KM values of GO/CS-pectinase were found to be nearly equal to the free pectinase indicating that conformational flexibility was retained. Kd, t1/2, ∆G*, ∆H*, and ∆S* of both free pectinase and GO/CS-pectinase was 0.0339 & 0.0721 min-1, 9.62 and 40.44 min, 81.35, 90.72 kJmol-1, 47.098 & 63.635 kJmol-1, -102.86 & -81.340 Jmole-1 K-1. SEM morphological analysis further confirmed the successful binding of pectinase with GO/CS, which retained about 92 % of its original catalytic activity after ten consecutive reaction cycles. Finally, GO/CS-pectinase was employed for guava juice clarification which exhibited the turbidity reduction up to 81 % after 75 min of treatment.
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- Shagufta Kamal
- Department of Biochemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- College of Allied Health Professionals, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico.
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Alharbi AHM, Rabbani SI, Halim Mohamed AA, Almushayti BK, Aldhwayan NI, Almohaimeed AT, Alharbi AA, Alharbi NS, Asdaq SMB, Alamri AS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M. Analysis of potential risk factors associated with COVID-19 and hospitalization. Front Public Health 2022; 10:921953. [PMID: 35991020 PMCID: PMC9389402 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.921953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was found to cause complications in certain groups of people, leading to hospitalization. Several factors have been linked to this, such as gender, age, comorbidity, and race. Understanding the precise reasons for the COVID-19-induced complications might help in designing strategies to minimize hospitalization. A retrospective, cross-sectional observational study was conducted for patients in a COVID-19-designated specialty hospital after obtaining ethical clearance. Patients' demographic and clinical characteristics, such as age, gender, race, vaccinated status, complications, comorbidities, and medications, were retrieved from the hospital medical database. The data were statistically analyzed to determine the association between the predictors and the outcomes of COVID-19. An odds ratio (both unadjusted and adjusted) analysis was carried out to determine the risk factors for hospitalization [non-intensive care (non-ICU) and intensive care (ICU)] due to COVID-19. The data from the study indicated that the majority of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 were male (>55%), aged > 60 years (>40%), married (>80%), and unvaccinated (>71%). The common symptoms, complications, comorbidities, and medications were fever, pneumonia, hypertension, and prednisolone, respectively. Male gender, patients older than 60 years, unemployed, unvaccinated, complicated, and comorbid patients had an odds ratio of more than 2 and were found to be significantly (p < 0.05) higher in ICU admission. In addition, administration of prednisolone and remdesivir was found to significantly reduce (p < 0.05) the odds ratio in ICU patients. The analysis of the data suggested that male gender, age above 60 years, and unvaccinated with comorbidities increased the complications and resulted in hospitalization, including ICU admission. Hypertension and type 2 diabetes associated with obesity as metabolic syndrome could be considered one of the major risk factors. Preventive strategies need to be directed toward these risk factors to reduce the complications, as well as hospitalization to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Abdul-Hakeem Moazi Alharbi
- College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Consultant Pulmonologist, Buraidah Central Hospital, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq ;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Kala D, Sharma TK, Gupta S, Saini RV, Saini AK, Alsanie WF, Thakur VK, Kaushal A. Development of paper-based DNA sensor for detection of O. tsutsugamushi using sustainable GQDs@AuNPs nanocomposite. Chemosphere 2022; 300:134428. [PMID: 35395271 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The graphene quantum dots (GQDs) was synthesized using potato starch and water by hydrothermal method and further used for reduction of tetracholoroauric acid to form graphene quantum dots-gold (GQDs@AuNPs) nanocomposite. The GQDs/GQDs@AuNPs were analyzed using FTIR, UV-Vis, Flourometry and HR-TEM. The synthesized GQDs@AuNPs were further used for fabrication of cost-effective screen-printed paper electrode (SPPE) based DNA sensor for the detection of O. tsutsugamushi using htrA gene specific 5'NH2 linked DNA probe. Modification of SPPE using GQDs@AuNPs nanocomposite and ssDNA probe was monitored using EIS, FTIR, FE-SEM and AFM. The sensor detection limit (LOD) was assessed as 0.002 ng/μl from the standard calibration curve with the correlation coefficient, R2 = 0.993. The sensitivity of the DNA sensor was calculated as 7700 μA/cm2/ng for ssGDNA of O. tsutsugamushi using cyclic voltammetry. The sensor validation was done using scrub typhus patient's blood DNA samples. The sensor showed good storage stability at 4 °C for six months with just a loss of 12% of the initial current values. The SPPE/DNA sensor developed is very specific, sensitive, stable and detects O. tsutsugamushi in less time.
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- Deepak Kala
- Amity Center of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Haryana, 122413, India; Department of Biotechnology Engineering and Food Technology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU), Gujarat International Finance and Tec (GIFT) City. Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 382355, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, 134003, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, 134003, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, 134003, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Biorefining and Advances Materials Research Centre, SRUC (Scotland's Rural College), Kings Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG, UK; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Amity Center of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Haryana, 122413, India; Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, 134003, India.
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Alsanie WF, Abdelrahman S, Alhomrani M, Gaber A, Habeeballah H, Alkhatabi HA, Felimban RI, Hauser CAE, Tayeb HH, Alamri AS, Raafat BM, Anwar S, Alswat KA, Althobaiti YS, Asiri YA. Prenatal Exposure to Gabapentin Alters the Development of Ventral Midbrain Dopaminergic Neurons. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:923113. [PMID: 35942222 PMCID: PMC9356305 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.923113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Gabapentin is widely prescribed as an off-label drug for the treatment of various diseases, including drug and alcohol addiction. Approximately 83–95% of the usage of gabapentin is off-label, accounting for more than 90% of its sales in the market, which indicates an alarming situation of drug abuse. Such misuse of gabapentin has serious negative consequences. The safety of the use of gabapentin in pregnant women has always been a serious issue, as gabapentin can cross placental barriers. The impact of gabapentin on brain development in the fetus is not sufficiently investigated, which poses difficulties in clinical decisions regarding prescriptions.Methods: The consequences effect of prenatal gabapentin exposure on the development of ventral midbrain dopaminergic neurons were investigated using three-dimensional neuronal cell cultures. Time-mated Swiss mice were used to isolate embryos. The ventral third of the midbrain was removed and used to enrich the dopaminergic population in 3D cell cultures that were subsequently exposed to gabapentin. The effects of gabapentin on the viability, ATP release, morphogenesis and genes expression of ventral midbrain dopaminergic neurons were investigated.Results: Gabapentin treatment at the therapeutic level interfered with the neurogenesis and morphogenesis of vmDA neurons in the fetal brain by causing changes in morphology and alterations in the expression of key developmental genes, such as Nurr1, Chl1, En1, Bdnf, Drd2, and Pitx3. The TH + total neurite length and dominant neurite length were significantly altered. We also found that gabapentin could halt the metabolic state of these neuronal cells by blocking the generation of ATP.Conclusion: Our findings clearly indicate that gabapentin hampers the morphogenesis and development of dopaminergic neurons. This implies that the use of gabapentin could lead to serious complications in child-bearing women. Therefore, caution must be exercised in clinical decisions regarding the prescription of gabapentin in pregnant women.
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- Walaa F. Alsanie
- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Walaa F. Alsanie,
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, (KAUST), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research (CEGMR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Fahd Medical Research Centre, Hematology Research Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University (KAUST), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, (KAUST), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), Nanomedicine Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Addiction and Neuroscience Research Unit, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Abdelrahman S, Alsanie WF, Khan ZN, Albalawi HI, Felimban RI, Moretti M, Steiner N, Chaudhary AG, Hauser CAE. A Parkinson's disease model composed of 3D bioprinted dopaminergic neurons within a biomimetic peptide scaffold. Biofabrication 2022; 14. [PMID: 35793642 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac7eec] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [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: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It is associated with lost dopaminergic (DA) neurons in thesubstantia nigra, a process that is not yet fully understood. To understand this deleterious disorder, there is an immense need to develop efficientin vitrothree-dimensional (3D) models that can recapitulate complex organs such as the brain. However, due to the complexity of neurons, selecting suitable biomaterials to accommodate them is challenging. Here, we report on the fabrication of functional DA neuronal 3D models using ultrashort self-assembling tetrapeptide scaffolds. Our peptide-based models demonstrate biocompatibility both for primary mouse embryonic DA neurons and for human DA neurons derived from human embryonic stem cells. DA neurons encapsulated in these scaffolds responded to 6-hydroxydopamine, a neurotoxin that selectively induces loss of DA neurons. Using multi-electrode arrays, we recorded spontaneous activity in DA neurons encapsulated within these 3D peptide scaffolds for more than 1 month without decrease of signal intensity. Additionally, vascularization of our 3D models in a co-culture with endothelial cells greatly promoted neurite outgrowth, leading to denser network formation. This increase of neuronal networks through vascularization was observed for both primary mouse DA and cortical neurons. Furthermore, we present a 3D bioprinted model of DA neurons inspired by the mouse brain and created with an extrusion-based 3D robotic bioprinting system that was developed during previous studies and is optimized with time-dependent pulsing by microfluidic pumps. We employed a hybrid fabrication strategy that relies on an external mold of the mouse brain construct that complements the shape and size of the desired bioprinted model to offer better support during printing. We hope that our 3D model provides a platform for studies of the pathogenesis of PD and other neurodegenerative disorders that may lead to better understanding and more efficient treatment strategies.
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- Sherin Abdelrahman
- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.,Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Center of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.,Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.,Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.,Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.,Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), Laboratory of Cellular Imaging and Energetics (LCIE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.,Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.,Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Yeganeh FE, Yeganeh AE, Far BF, Mansouri A, Sibuh BZ, Krishnan S, Pandit S, Alsanie WF, Thakur VK, Gupta PK. Synthesis and Characterization of Tetracycline Loaded Methionine-Coated NiFe2O4 Nanoparticles for Anticancer and Antibacterial Applications. Nanomaterials 2022; 12:nano12132286. [PMID: 35808122 PMCID: PMC9268285 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
In the present study, nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4)-based smart magnetic nanoparticles were fabricated and coated with methionine. Physiochemical characterization of the obtained Met-NiFe2O4 nanoparticles revealed the presence of methionine coating over the nanoparticle surface. Drug release study indicated that Tet-Met-NiFe2O4 nanoparticles possess pH-responsive controlled drug release behavior for tetracycline (Tet). The drug loading content for Tet was found to be 0.27 mg/L of nanoparticles. In vitro cytotoxicity test showed that the Met-NiFe2O4 nanoparticles is biocompatible. Moreover, this magnetic nanostructured material shown strong anticancer property as these nanomaterials significantly reduced the viability of A375 cells when compared to free Tet solution. In addition, Tet-Met-NiFe2O4 nanoparticles also showed strong antibacterial activity against different bacterial pathogens.
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- Faten Eshrati Yeganeh
- Department of Chemistry, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1477893855, Iran;
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- Department of Microbiology, Noor Dahesh Institute of Higher Education, Meymeh 45789427600, Iran;
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran;
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1477893855, Iran;
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Plot no. 32–34, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Plot no. 32–34, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Centre, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
- Centre for Research & Developments, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
- Correspondence: (V.K.T.); (P.K.G.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Plot no. 32–34, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India;
- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun 248002, Uttarakhand, India
- Correspondence: (V.K.T.); (P.K.G.)
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Rarokar NR, Menghani SS, Kerzare DR, Khedekar PB, Bharne AP, Alamri AS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Sreeharsha N, Asdaq SMB. Preparation of Terbinafin-Encapsulated Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Containing Antifungal Carbopol® Hydrogel with Improved Efficacy: In Vitro, Ex Vivo and In Vivo Study. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14071393. [PMID: 35890289 PMCID: PMC9320640 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The present research was aimed to develop a terbinafin hydrochloride (TH)-encapsulated solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) hydrogel for improved antifungal efficacy. TH-loaded SLNs were obtained from glyceryl monostearate (lipid) and Pluronic® F68 (surfactant) employing high-pressure homogenization. The ratio of drug with respect to lipid was optimized, considering factors such as desired particle size and highest percent encapsulation efficiency. Lyophilized SLNs were then incorporated in the hydrogel prepared from 0.2–1.0% w/v carbopol 934P and further evaluated for rheological parameters. The z-average, zeta potential and polydispersity index were found to be 241.3 nm, −15.2 mV and 0.415, respectively. The SLNs show a higher entrapment efficiency of about 98.36%, with 2.12 to 6.3602% drug loading. SEM images, XRD and the results of the DSC, FTIR show successful preparation of SLNs after freeze drying. The TH-loaded SLNs hydrogel showed sustained drug release (95.47 ± 1.45%) over a period of 24 h. The results reported in this study show a significant effect on the zone of inhibition than the marketed formulation and pure drug in Candida albicans cultures, with better physical stability at cooler temperatures. It helped to enhance skin deposition inthe ex vivostudy and improved, in vitro and in vivo, the antifungal activity.
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- Nilesh R. Rarokar
- Computer Aided Drug Design Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mahatma Jyotiba Fuley Shaikshanik Parisar, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Amravati Road, Nagpur 440033, India; (N.R.R.); (P.B.K.); (A.P.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bangalore 560035, India
- Correspondence: (S.S.M.); or (S.M.B.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Nagpur 440037, India;
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- Computer Aided Drug Design Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mahatma Jyotiba Fuley Shaikshanik Parisar, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Amravati Road, Nagpur 440033, India; (N.R.R.); (P.B.K.); (A.P.B.)
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- Computer Aided Drug Design Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mahatma Jyotiba Fuley Shaikshanik Parisar, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Amravati Road, Nagpur 440033, India; (N.R.R.); (P.B.K.); (A.P.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (W.F.A.); (M.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (W.F.A.); (M.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (W.F.A.); (M.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy, Off Sarjapura Road, Bangalore 560035, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.S.M.); or (S.M.B.A.)
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Rana AK, Thakur MK, Saini AK, Mokhta SK, Moradi O, Rydzkowski T, Alsanie WF, Wang Q, Grammatikos S, Thakur VK. Recent developments in microbial degradation of polypropylene: Integrated approaches towards a sustainable environment. Sci Total Environ 2022; 826:154056. [PMID: 35231525 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [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: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Fossil-fuel-based plastics have many enticing properties, but their production has resulted in significant environmental issues that require immediate attention. Despite the fact that these polymers are manmade, some bacteria can degrade and metabolise them, suggesting that biotechnologies based on the principle of plastic biodegradation could be beneficial. Among different types of plastics, polypropylene (PP), either having low or high density, is one of the most consumed plastics (18.85%). Their debasement under natural conditions is somewhat tricky. Still, their debasement under natural conditions is rather difficult slightly. However, different scientists have still made efforts by employing other microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and guts bacteria of larvae of insects to bio-deteriorate the PP plastic. Pre-irradiation techniques (ultraviolet and gamma irradiations), compatibilizers, and bio-additives (natural fibers, starch, and polylactic acid) have been found to impact percent bio-deterioration of different PP derivatives stronglythe various. The fungal and bacterial study showed that PP macro/microplastic might serve as an energy source and sole carbon during bio-degradation. Generally, gravimetric method or physical characterization techniques such as FTIR, XRD, SEM, etc., are utilized to affirm the bio-degradation of PP plastics-based materials. However, these techniques are not enough to warrant the bio-deterioration of PP. In this regard, a new technique approach that measures the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during bacterial or fungus degradation has also been discussed. In addition, further exploration is needed on novel isolates from plastisphere environments, sub-atomic strategies to describe plastic-debasing microorganisms and improve enzymatic action strategies, and omics-based innovations to speed up plastic waste bio-deterioration.
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- Department of Chemistry, Govt. Degree College Sarkaghat, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla 171005, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207, India.
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- Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh, 171001, India
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- Faculty of Science, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koszalin University of Technology, Raclawicka Str. 15-17, 75-620 Koszalin, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
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- Laboratory of Advanced & Sustainable Engineering Materials (ASEMlab), Group of Sustainable Composites, Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Gjøvik 2815, Norway
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Edinburgh, UK; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, India.
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Alsanie WF, Alamri AS, Alyami H, Alhomrani M, Shakya S, Habeeballah H, Alkhatabi HA, Felimban RI, Alzahrani AS, Alhabeeb AA, Raafat BM, Refat MS, Gaber A. Increasing the Efficacy of Seproxetine as an Antidepressant Using Charge-Transfer Complexes. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27103290. [PMID: 35630766 PMCID: PMC9147639 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The charge transfer interactions between the seproxetine (SRX) donor and π-electron acceptors [picric acid (PA), dinitrobenzene (DNB), p-nitrobenzoic acid (p-NBA), 2,6-dichloroquinone-4-chloroimide (DCQ), 2,6-dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide (DBQ), and 7,7′,8,8′-tetracyanoquinodi methane (TCNQ)] were studied in a liquid medium, and the solid form was isolated and characterized. The spectrophotometric analysis confirmed that the charge–transfer interactions between the electrons of the donor and acceptors were 1:1 (SRX: π-acceptor). To study the comparative interactions between SRX and the other π-electron acceptors, molecular docking calculations were performed between SRX and the charge transfer (CT) complexes against three receptors (serotonin, dopamine, and TrkB kinase receptor). According to molecular docking, the CT complex [(SRX)(TCNQ)] binds with all three receptors more efficiently than SRX alone, and [(SRX)(TCNQ)]-dopamine (CTcD) has the highest binding energy value. The results of AutoDock Vina revealed that the molecular dynamics simulation of the 100 ns run revealed that both the SRX-dopamine and CTcD complexes had a stable conformation; however, the CTcD complex was more stable. The optimized structure of the CT complexes was obtained using density functional theory (B-3LYP/6-311G++) and was compared.
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- Walaa F. Alsanie
- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (W.F.A.); (A.S.A.); (M.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (W.F.A.); (A.S.A.); (M.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (W.F.A.); (A.S.A.); (M.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India;
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (R.I.F.)
- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research (CEGMR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- King Fahd Medical Research Centre, Hematology Research Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (R.I.F.)
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (M.S.R.); (A.G.)
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- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (M.S.R.); (A.G.)
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Ahmed EM, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Alayed MS, Al-Hagrassi A. Optimization relation between antimicrobial activities and extraction of clove flowers using artificial neural network model. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2022; 23:CPB-EPUB-123150. [PMID: 35524659 DOI: 10.2174/1389201023666220506102226] [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: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background Artificial neural network (ANN) is an optimization method which is able to interact the input data and predict the best outputs. The ANN model determines the important factors affection the process. This could allow maximization of the process outputs. Objective There was only very limited publication on use of ANN for optimization of the bioprocess. This was a trial to use the model to optimize an extraction process and relate the extraction to the antimicrobial activities. Methods An artificial neural network as model was tested to optimize the extraction for clove flowers and relate it to the antimicrobial activities of the extracts. ANN model was constructed as by multilayer perception (MPL) with six input, two hidden layer and one output layer. The mean for the inhibition zone was 1.5 cm so the data categorized into two sets. Large inhibition zone > 1.5 - 2.3 cm and intermediate or small inhibition zone < 0.7-1.5 cm. The antimicrobial activities were tested against 20 microbial strains including 16 bacteria and 4 fungi. Six extraction method were performed and the resulted extracts were examined for their antimicrobial activities against 20 microbial strains which resulted in 120 readings. The statistical calculations for the model outputs were performed. The inhibition zones were taken as preliminary results for the model however the MIC was determined. Results The model shows an excellent performance with overall accurate prediction 86.6 %. According to the outputs from the model, the most important factor was the use of hot water as solvent for extraction. Calculation of the importance found the hot water important by about 100%. All statistical parameters like AUC, accumulation gain curve and lift chart for the model suggested that the model has an acceptable prediction efficiency. The AUC value was 0.91. GC-Mass was used to identify the most active constituent, it most cases 24 eugenol was identified as active ingredients and some other phenolic compounds. Conclusion According to the results and the statistical calculation for accuracy of the model it was apparent that the model can used successfully to predict and optimized the data for the extraction process. This could incite the ability of these models to be applied on similar processes. The model was efficient in prediction and determination the effective factors.
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- Essam Mohamed Ahmed
- Microbial Products Dept. , National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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Abid S, Farid A, Abid R, Rehman MU, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Alamri AS, Asdaq SMB, Hefft DI, Saqib S, Muzammal M, Morshedy SA, Alruways MW, Ghazanfar S. Identification, Biochemical Characterization, and Safety Attributes of Locally Isolated Lactobacillus fermentum from Bubalus bubalis (buffalo) Milk as a Probiotic. Microorganisms 2022; 10:954. [PMID: 35630398 PMCID: PMC9144466 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10050954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The demand of functional foods is on the rise, and researchers are trying to develop nutritious dairy products by using well-characterized strains of bacteria. In this study, we identified locally isolated strains of Lactobacillus fermentum from Bubalus bubalis (Nilli Ravi buffalo) milk and evaluated their potential as probiotics in food products like fermented milk. Fifteen Lactobacillus strains were initially isolated, and only four strains (NMCC-2, NMCC-14, NMCC-17, and NMCC-27) were examined for morphological and biochemical characterizations due to their ability of gas production in Durham tubes. Moreover, these strains were selected for further probiotic characterizations due to their extreme morphological resemblance with lactic acid bacteria for their antimicrobial activity, enzymatic potential, autoaggregation capability, hydrophobicity, and acid and bile tolerance. All selected isolates showed significant probiotic potential. However, NMCC-14 and NMCC-17 strains showed maximum probiotic potential. The isolates (NMCC-2, NMCC-14, NMCC-17, and NMCC-27) were identified as Lactobacillus fermentum utilizing 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The in vivo safety study of NMCC-14 (dose: 1010 CFU/day/mice; 21 days, orally) showed no histological dysfunctions in a mouse model. Pathogenic bacterial enzymes reduced the beneficial bacterial load in the host gastrointestinal tract. These results suggest that the NMCC-14 strain is safe and can be potentially used as a probiotic. Moreover, fermented milk was prepared by using the NMCC-14 strain. The results revealed that NMCC-14 strain-based fermented milk had significantly (p < 0.05) higher protein content (4.4 ± 0.06), water-holding capacity (WHC), and dynamic viscosity as compared to non-fermented milk. The results suggest that L. fermentum NMCC-14 is safe and nontoxic; hence, it can be a beneficial supplement to be used for the development of dairy products to be subjected to further clinical testing.
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- Sana Abid
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science & Technology, Virtual University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Gomal Centre of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Gomal University, D.I.Khan 29050, Pakistan; (A.F.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Sialkot, Sialkot 51310, Pakistan;
- National Institute of Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB), National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Islamabad 45500, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45500, Pakistan;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Al Hawiyah 21944, Saudi Arabia; (W.F.A.); (M.A.); (A.S.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Al Hawiyah 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Al Hawiyah 21944, Saudi Arabia; (W.F.A.); (M.A.); (A.S.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Al Hawiyah 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Al Hawiyah 21944, Saudi Arabia; (W.F.A.); (M.A.); (A.S.A.)
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Al Hawiyah 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Reaseheath College, University Centre Reaseheath, Nantwich CW5 6DF, UK;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mohi- ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif 12080, Pakistan;
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- Gomal Centre of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Gomal University, D.I.Khan 29050, Pakistan; (A.F.); (M.M.)
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- Fish and Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra 15273, Saudi Arabia;
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- National Institute of Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB), National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Islamabad 45500, Pakistan
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Gutiérrez Rodelo C, Salinas RA, Armenta JaimeArmenta E, Armenta S, Galdámez-Martínez A, Castillo-Blum SE, Astudillo-de la Vega H, Nirmala Grace A, Aguilar-Salinas CA, Gutiérrez Rodelo J, Christie G, Alsanie WF, Santana G, Thakur VK, Dutt A. Zinc associated nanomaterials and their intervention in emerging respiratory viruses: Journey to the field of biomedicine and biomaterials. Coord Chem Rev 2022; 457:214402. [PMID: 35095109 PMCID: PMC8788306 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Respiratory viruses represent a severe public health risk worldwide, and the research contribution to tackle the current pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 is one of the main targets among the scientific community. In this regard, experts from different fields have gathered to confront this catastrophic pandemic. This review illustrates how nanotechnology intervention could be valuable in solving this difficult situation, and the state of the art of Zn-based nanostructures are discussed in detail. For virus detection, learning from the experience of other respiratory viruses such as influenza, the potential use of Zn nanomaterials as suitable sensing platforms to recognize the S1 spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 are shown. Furthermore, a discussion about the antiviral mechanisms reported for ZnO nanostructures is included, which can help develop surface disinfectants and protective coatings. At the same time, the properties of Zn-based materials as supplements for reducing viral activity and the recovery of infected patients are illustrated. Within the scope of noble adjuvants to improve the immune response, the ZnO NPs properties as immunomodulators are explained, and potential prototypes of nanoengineered particles with metallic cations (like Zn2+) are suggested. Therefore, using Zn-associated nanomaterials from detection to disinfection, supplementation, and immunomodulation opens a wide area of opportunities to combat these emerging respiratory viruses. Finally, the attractive properties of these nanomaterials can be extrapolated to new clinical challenges.
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- Citlaly Gutiérrez Rodelo
- Healthcare Business and Computer Technology, Mexico
- Nanopharmacia Diagnostica, Tlaxcala No. 146/705, Col. Roma Sur, Cuauhtémoc, Cuidad de México, C.P. 06760, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología Aplicada del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CIBA-IPN), Tlaxcala 72197, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, DF 04510, México
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- Department of Biology, McGill University, 3649 Sir William Osler, Montreal, QC H3G 0B1, Canada
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacan, México City, C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, DF 04510, México
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- Healthcare Business and Computer Technology, Mexico
- Nanopharmacia Diagnostica, Tlaxcala No. 146/705, Col. Roma Sur, Cuauhtémoc, Cuidad de México, C.P. 06760, Mexico
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014, India
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas y Dirección de Nutrición. Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico
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- Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social, Hospital General de SubZona No. 4, C.P. 80370, Navolato, Sinaloa, México
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1QT, UK
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacan, México City, C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacan, México City, C.P. 04510, Mexico
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Abass K, Reponen P, Alsanie WF, Rautio A, Pelkonen O. Characterization of furathiocarb metabolism in in vitro human liver microsomes and recombinant cytochrome P450 enzymes. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:679-689. [PMID: 35399214 PMCID: PMC8989696 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.03.046] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Furathiocarb is a carbamate insecticide detected in ecosystems. Its main metabolite carbofuran has been alluded to affect birth outcomes and disturb hormone levels in humans. The metabolism of furathiocarb in humans has not been characterized. The metabolism studies were performed using hepatic microsomes from ten donors and fifteen human cDNA-expressed CYPs. The initial screening and identification of the metabolites were performed by LC-TOF. Quantifications and fragmentations were performed by LC/MS-MS. Furathiocarb was metabolized to eight phase I metabolites via two general pathways, carbofuran metabolic pathway and furathiocarb oxidation pathway. Six metabolites in the carbofuran metabolic pathway (carbofuran, 3-hydroxycarbofuran, 3-ketocarbofuran, 3-keto-7-phenolcarbofuran, 3-hydroxy-7-phenolcarbofuran, and 7-phenolcarbofuran) were identified with the help of authentic standards. The two unidentified metabolites in the furathiocarb oxidation pathway are probably hydroxylated and sulfoxidated derivatives of furathiocarb. The carbofuran metabolic pathway was more predominant than the furathiocarb oxidation pathway, ratios ranged from 24- to 115-fold in a 10-donor panel of hepatic microsomes. On the basis of recombinant CYP studies, the carbofuran pathway was dominated by CYP3A4 (95.9%); contributions by CYP1A2 (1.3%) and CYP2B6 (2.0%) were minor. The minor furathiocarb oxidation pathway was catalyzed by CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 (hydroxylated/sulfoxidated metabolite A) and by CYP3A5, CYP3A4 and CYP2A6 (metabolite B). High and significant correlation between carbofuran metabolic pathway and CYP3A4 marker activities (midazolam-1'-hydroxylation and omeprazole-sulfoxidation) were observed. Ketoconazole, a CYP3A4-inhibitor, inhibited the carbofuran pathway by 32–86% and hydroxylated/sulfoxidated metabolite-B formations by 41–62%. The data suggest that in humans, the carbofuran metabolic pathway is dominant, and CYP3A4 is the major enzyme involved. These results provide useful scientific information for furathiocarb risk assessment in humans. Eight Phase I metabolites were detected by LC-TOF-MS/MS. The carbofuran pathway was more rapid than the furathiocarb oxidation pathway The carbofuran pathway was dominated by CYP3A4 (96%). Ketoconazole inhibited the carbofuran pathway by 32–86%. The findings provide useful scientific information for furathiocarb risk assessment in humans.
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- Khaled Abass
- Arctic Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 7300, FI-90014, Finland
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, Research Unit of Biomedicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5000, Oulu FI-90014, Finland
- Department of Pesticides, Menoufia University, P.O. Box 32511, Egypt
- Correspondence to: Faculty of Medicine, Arctic Health, University of Oulu, Oulu FI-90014, Finland.
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, Research Unit of Biomedicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5000, Oulu FI-90014, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences & Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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- Arctic Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 7300, FI-90014, Finland
- Thule Institute, University of the Arctic, Oulu FI-90014, Finland
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, Research Unit of Biomedicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5000, Oulu FI-90014, Finland
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Tandur VK, Inamdar MN, Asdaq SMB, Rabbani SI, Alamri A, Alhomrani M, Alsanie WF. Evaluation of the Laxative-Like Activity of Andrographis Paniculata. CURR TOP NUTRACEUT R 2022. [DOI: 10.37290/ctnr2641-452x.20m:m17-m23] [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] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Herbal medicine has been used since ancient times to treat chronic constipation. The present study has investigated the gut stimulatory activity of Andrographis peniculata, an herbal medicine common to many parts of the globe. Results of these studies show a dose-dependent increase in the contraction of smooth muscle from isolated rat colon, guinea pig ileum, and rabbit jejunum by A. peniculata extracts. Furthermore, it enhanced intestinal fecal transit in mice. Additional studies into its action suggested the involvement of a cholinergic mechanism.
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- Vijayamahantesh K. Tandur
- Department of Pharmacology, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, India
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, 13713, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, India
- Present address: Department of Pharmacology, East West College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia and
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia and
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia and
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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Ellatif SA, Abdel Razik ES, Abu-Serie MM, Mahfouz A, Shater AF, Saleh FM, Hassan MM, Alsanie WF, Altalhi A, Daigham GE, Mahfouz AY. Immunomodulatory Efficacy-Mediated Anti-HCV and Anti-HBV Potential of Kefir Grains; Unveiling the In Vitro Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Wound Healing Activities. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27062016. [PMID: 35335377 PMCID: PMC8951848 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27062016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The utilization of fermented foods with health-promoting properties is becoming more popular around the world. Consequently, kefir, a fermented milk beverage made from kefir grains, was shown in numerous studies to be a probiotic product providing significant health benefits. Herein, we assessed the antibacterial and antifungal potential of kefir against a variety of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. This study also showed the effectiveness of kefir in healing wounds in human gastric epithelial cells (GES-1) by (80.78%) compared with control (55.75%) within 48 h. The quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) results of kefir-treated HCV- or HBV- infected cells found that 200 µg/mL of kefir can eliminate 92.36% of HCV and 75.71% of HBV relative to the untreated infected cells, whereas 800 µg/mL (the highest concentration) completely eradicated HCV and HBV. Moreover, the estimated IC50 values of kefir, at which HCV and HBV were eradicated by 50%, were 63.84 ± 5.81 µg/mL and 224.02 ± 14.36 µg/mL, correspondingly. Kefir can significantly suppress the elevation of TNF-α and upregulate IL-10 and INF-γ in both treated HCV- and HBV-infected cells. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of kefir revealed the presence of numerous active metabolites which mainly contribute to the antimicrobial, antiviral, and immunomodulatory activities. This study demonstrated, for the first time, the anti-HBV efficacy of kefir while also illustrating the immunomodulatory impact in the treated HBV-infected cells. Accordingly, kefir represents a potent antiviral agent against both viral hepatitis C and B, as well as having antimicrobial and wound healing potential.
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- Sawsan Abd Ellatif
- Bioprocess Development Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), City for Scientific Research and Technology Applications, New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt;
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City for Scientific Research and Technology Applications, New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt;
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- Medical Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications, New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt;
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- National Health Service Foundation Trust (NHS), Manchester University, Manchester M14 5RH, UK;
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.H.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.H.); (A.A.)
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls Branch), Cairo 11651, Egypt;
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls Branch), Cairo 11651, Egypt;
- Correspondence:
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Alanazi AS, Awwad S, Khan TM, Asdaq SMB, Mohzari Y, Alanazi F, Alrashed A, Alamri AS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, AlMotairi M. Medication reconciliation on discharge in a tertiary care Riyadh Hospital: An observational study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265042. [PMID: 35290378 PMCID: PMC8923456 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265042] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency and characteristics of discharge medication discrepancies as identified by pharmacists during discharge medication reconciliation. We also attempted to identify the factors that influence the occurrence of drug discrepancies during medication reconciliation. From June to December 2019, a prospective study was performed at the cardiac center of King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh. The information from discharge prescriptions as compared to the medication administration record (MAR), medication history in the cortex system, and the patient home medication list collected from the medication reconciliation form on admission. The study included all adult patients discharged from KFMC’s cardiac center. These participants comprised 776 patients, 64.6 percent of whom were men and 35.4 percent of whom were women. Medication discrepancies were encountered in 180 patients (23.2%) out of 776 patients. In regards to the number of discharged medications, 651(83.9%) patients had ≥ 5 medications. Around, 174 (73.4%) discrepancies were intentional, and 63 (26.6%) were unintentional discrepancies. The risk of unintentional medication discrepancy was increased with an increasing number of medications (P-value = 0.008). One out of every four cardiac patients discharged from our hospital had at least one medication discrepancy. The number of drugs taken and the number of discrepancies was found to be related. Necessary steps should be taken to reduce these discrepancies and improve the standard of care.
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- Ahmed S. Alanazi
- Pharmaceutical Service Department, Main Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- The Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (IPS) of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- The Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (IPS) of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Pharmacy Department, Clinical Pharmacy Section, King Saudi Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiac Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Service Department, Main Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Alsanie WF, Alamri AS, Abdulaziz O, Raafat BM, Althobaiti YS, Alamri A, Habeeballah H, Alzahrani O, Basheeruddin Asdaq SM, Alhomrani M. High Incidence of Mental Disorders among Saudi Arabian Population and Use of Alternative Medicine for its Management: A Cross-Sectional Study. CURR TOP NUTRACEUT R 2022. [DOI: 10.37290/ctnr2641-452x.20m:m11-m16] [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] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This was a cross-sectional study exploring the role of alternative medicine in the treatment of psychological illnesses among people of Saudi Arabia. The participants in this study were 392 people from various parts of Saudi Arabia who fit a variety of demographic criteria. The questionnaire was created with the help of existing literature and subject experts to suit the study’s objectives. Randomly selected participants were self-administered the validated pretested questionnaire. The analysis of the study indicated that vast majority of the 392 surveyors were employed (73%) and university graduates (70%), with 53% being female and 59% being Saudi nationals. Most respondents (55%) agree that psychotherapy used in the treatment of mental illness has both negative and positive outcomes. Religious activities were evaluated as the best alternative for treating psychological illness (97%) by the participants, whereas medicinal plants were rated as effective in treating psychological illnesses by 42%. Most individuals (87%) think that any therapy enquiry for psychological illnesses should start with a physician consultation. Overall, surveyors have a decent understanding of numerous herbal medicines that can be used to treat psychological disorders. More research is needed to design regulations and conduct in-depth evaluations to maximize the benefits of alternative medications.
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- Walaa F. Alsanie
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia and
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Thakur S, Verma A, Raizada P, Gunduz O, Janas D, Alsanie WF, Scarpa F, Thakur VK. Bentonite-based sodium alginate/ dextrin cross-linked poly (acrylic acid) hydrogel nanohybrids for facile removal of paraquat herbicide from aqueous solutions. Chemosphere 2022; 291:133002. [PMID: 34838829 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [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: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Removal of hazardous herbicides from the aqueous solution is critical for overcoming health-related issues across the wider population. In the current work, we have prepared sodium alginate (SAlg), dextrin, and acrylic acid (AA) based cross-linked hydrogels, composed of bentonite incorporated in the biocompatible hydrogel matrix. This hydrogel composite can remove highly toxic herbicide paraquat (PQ). As-synthesised hydrogel (SAlg/dextrin-cl-PAA) and hydrogel composite (SAlg/dextrin-cl-PAA/bentonite) were further analysed by infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DSC). For the first time, PQ adsorption onto sodium and dextrin-based hydrogel was also evaluated. The measured highest removal capacities were 76.923 and 90.909 mg g-1 for the SAlg/dextrin-cl-PAA and SAlg/dextrin-cl-PAA/bentonite, respectively. Pseudo-second-order (PSO) and Langmuir isotherm models have shown to be best suited for accurately describing the adsorption mechanism. A thermodynamics study verified that the adsorption of PQ on adsorbents is spontaneous, favourable and exothermic. Moreover, reusability analysis shows that the adsorbents possess good reproducibility even after six successive cycles. The adsorption results demonstrate that the synthesised adsorbents are very efficient for removing herbicides (PQ) from wastewater.
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- Sourbh Thakur
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland; School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Center for Nanotechnology & Biomaterials Application and Research, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Bristol Composites Institute, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TR, UK
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, EH9 3JG, UK; Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Uttar Pradesh, 201314, India; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, 248007, Uttarakhand, India.
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Abass K, Reponen P, Alsanie WF, Rautio A, Pelkonen O. Metabolic profiling and in vitro-in vivo extrapolation of furathiocarb in mammalian hepatic microsomes. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:750-758. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.03.030] [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] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Nayeem N, Imran M, Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq S, Imam Rabbani S, Ali Alanazi F, Alamri AS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M. Total phenolic, flavonoid contents, and biological activities of stem extracts of Astragalus spinosus (Forssk.) Muschl. grown in Northern Border Province, Saudi Arabia. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:1277-1282. [PMID: 35280574 PMCID: PMC8913549 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background and objective Genus Astragalus belongs to the family Fabaceae and is one among the largest genera consisting of around 3000 species. The plants have been used traditionally in treatment of various ailments in folklore. The study was planned to assess the analgesic and inflammatory activity of Astragulus spinosus (Forssk.) Muschl extract of the stem. Materials and methods Course powder of stems of Astragulus spinosus was extracted using chloroform and methanol as solvents. Folin ciocalteu method was employed for determination of the phenolic acid content. Aluminum chloride colorimetric procedure was followed for estimating the flavonoid content. Both chloroform and methanolic extracts at 250 and 500 mg/kg, were tested for the analgesic activity, however, only methanolic extract was selected for anti-inflammatory property based on the results of analgesic activity. The analgesic effect was executed on male rats by the hot plate model. The anti-inflammatory effect was studied in the carrageenan rat paw edema model. The experimental information was interpreted statistically using one-way ANOVA and p < 0.05 was used to express importance of the results. Results The total phenolics of the methanol extract was 420 µg and that of chloroform extract was 265 µgwhile total flavonoid content in terms of quercetin was found to be 68 µg and 17.5 µg for methanol and chloroform extract respectively. Only methanolic extract exhibited significant (p < 0.001) analgesic activity by elevating the pain threshold starting from 15 min. The methanolic extract inhibited (p < 0.001) the edema in carrageenan induced model. The performance of higher dose (500 mg/kg) was better with reference to lower dose (250 mg/kg). Conclusion Outcome of the results show that the methanolic stem extracts exhibited significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory-like activity with reference to chloroform extract. Credit of which is given to flavonoids and phenolic content present in the methanolic extract. However, more research is suggested to establish the safety and effectiveness of the herbal drug to manage diseased states including pain and inflammation.
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- Naira Nayeem
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha 91911, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha 91911, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Rafha Maternity and Children Hospital, Ministry of Health, Rafha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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Aswathy K, Asdaq SMB, Saritha C, Thomas L, Haridas N, Viswanad V, Sahu RK, Fattepur S, Alamri AS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Sreeharsha N, Khalid Anwer M. Formulation and in-vitro characterization of fast-disintegrating herbal extract sublingual immunotherapy tablet for peanut-induced allergic asthma. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:1283-1297. [PMID: 35280568 PMCID: PMC8913557 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Thakur S, Sharma B, Thakur A, Kumar Gupta V, Alsanie WF, Makatsoris C, Kumar Thakur V. Synthesis and characterisation of zinc oxide modified biorenewable polysaccharides based sustainable hydrogel nanocomposite for Hg 2+ ion removal: Towards a circular bioeconomy. Bioresour Technol 2022; 348:126708. [PMID: 35066128 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [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: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Industrial metal ion pollution has been considered the chief source of water contaminants all over the world. In the present research, we have prepared gum tragacanth cross-linked 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-acrylamide (GT-cl-(HEMA-co-AAm)) hydrogel and gum tragacanth cross-linked 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-acrylamide/zinc oxide (GT-cl-(HEMA-co-AAm)/ZnO) hydrogel composite with better Hg2+ adsorption capability. GT-cl-(HEMA-co-AAm)/ZnO hydrogel composite (154.8 mg g-1) exhibited higher Hg2+ adsorption than GT-cl-(HEMA-co-AAm) hydrogel. To address the performance of GT-cl-(HEMA-co-AAm) hydrogel and GT-cl-(HEMA-co-AAm)/ZnO hydrogel composite, batch adsorption experiments were successfully conducted under different optimised conditions. At last, in-vitro antibacterial activities of Hg2+ loaded GT-cl-(HEMA-co-AAm) and GT-cl-(HEMA-co-AAm)/ZnO were performed in two different well Staphylococcus aureus (gram-positive) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram-negative) bacteria. As a positive control, ampicillin was employed against both types of bacteria. This methodology for the reusability of material has a great ecofriendly impression for minimising secondary waste derived from adsorption and can help design upgraded antibacterial agents.
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- Sourbh Thakur
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physics, Gautam Group of Colleges, Hamirpur 177001, Himachal Pradesh Unversity, India
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences, King's College London, United Kingdom
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, India.
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Alamri AS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Basheeruddin Asdaq SM. Plumbagin Attenuates Depression-Like Behavior in Mice by Modulating Dopamine Levels. CURR TOP NUTRACEUT R 2022. [DOI: 10.37290/ctnr2641-452x.20m:m6-m10] [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] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
This research was done to investigate the antidepressant properties of plumbagin using a chronic mild stress induced depression model in experimental animals. Albino mice of either sex were given 3 weeks of chronic mild stress and their antidepressant properties were assessed using the tail suspension test and sucrose preference test. The period of immobility in the tail suspension test and the percentage preference for sucrose solution were both recorded and compared. Plumbagin was given in three doses (4, 8, and 16 mg/kg). The immobility time in the tail suspension test was significantly decreased in the animals that received plumbagin administration during the three phases of the chronic mild stress when compared to control. Further, plumbagin administration dose dependently increased the percentage preference for sucrose solution on par with the standard antidepressant, imipramine. The spontaneous locomotion count was significantly higher in the animals that received a high dose of plumbagin. Further, a high dose of plumbagin significantly reverses the chronic mild stress induced plasma corticosterone and nitrile levels. Additionally, a high level of dopamine was found in the prefrontal and nucleus accumbens parts of the brain. To summarize, plumbagin, in addition to its antioxidant characteristics, has potential antidepressant action at high doses, potentially by raising the dopamine levels.
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- Abdulhakeem S. Alamri
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia and
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia and
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Saudi Arabia and
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