Publications by authors named "Salehin Sheikh"

Sesamol (SES) and linalool (LIN) are aromatic compounds that have neuroprotective effects. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the anxiolytic activity of LIN and SES co-treatment on Swiss albino mice and analyze its possible mechanism through in silico study. In this sense, the mice were given the gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptors (GABA) agonist diazepam (DZP; 3 mg/kg, p.

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  • The study examined the sedative effects of Chrysin (CHR) on sleep in mice, and its interaction with diazepam (DZP) and flumazenil (FLU), using thiopental sodium to induce sleep.
  • Results showed that CHR significantly decreased the time it took for mice to fall asleep and increased total sleep duration, with the most effective dose being 10 mg/kg.
  • Molecular docking studies indicated that CHR binds more strongly to GABA receptors than DZP and FLU, suggesting its potential to enhance traditional sedatives and warranting further research for clinical applications.
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Background: Cheilanthes tenuifolia (Burm.f.), commonly known as the Sword Fern or Narrow-leaved Cloak Fern, is a little evergreen fern that belongs to the Pteridaceae family and is abundant in various bioactive compounds exerting promising medicinal properties.

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Quercetin, a major representative of the flavonol subclass found abundantly in almost all edible vegetables and fruits, showed remarkable therapeutic properties and was beneficial in numerous degenerative diseases by preventing lipid peroxidation. Quercetin is beneficial in different diseases, such as atherosclerosis and chronic inflammation. This study aims to find out the anticancer activities of quercetin and to determine different mechanisms and pathways which are responsible for the anticancer effect.

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  • Schizophrenia can impair thinking and motivation, and the study investigates the effects of daidzin (DZN) on mice to see if it improves cognitive functions like attention and memory.
  • A series of behavioral tests, including marble burying and swimming tasks, were conducted on Swiss mice divided into groups receiving different doses of DZN and a standard drug called olanzapine (OLN).
  • Results showed that DZN significantly improved attention and memory-related behaviors, particularly in combination with OLN, while in silico analysis revealed that DZN has strong interactions with serotonin and dopamine receptors, suggesting a potential mechanism for its effects.
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The soy isoflavone daidzin (DZN) has been considered a hopeful bioactive compound having diverse biological activities, including anxiolytic, memory-enhancing, and antiepileptic effects, in experimental animals. However, its sedative and hypnotic effects are yet to be discovered. This study aimed to evaluate its sedative/hypnotic effect on Swiss mice.

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Natural products are being developed as possible treatment options due to the rising prevalence of cancer and the harmful side effects of synthetic medications. Arctiin is a naturally occurring lignan found in numerous plants and exhibits different pharmacological activities, along with cancer. To elucidate the anticancer properties and underlying mechanisms of action, a comprehensive search of various electronic databases was conducted using appropriate keywords to identify relevant publications.

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Metabolic diseases are abnormal conditions that impair the normal metabolic process, which involves converting food into energy at a cellular level, and cause difficulties like obesity and diabetes. The study aimed to investigate how ferulic acid (FA) and its derivatives could prevent different metabolic diseases and disorders and to understand the specific molecular mechanisms responsible for their therapeutic effects. Information regarding FA associations with metabolic diseases and disorders was compiled from different scientific search engines, including Science Direct, Wiley Online, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Springer Link, and Google Scholar.

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