Publications by authors named "A O Alameen"

In the contemporary context of a burgeoning energy crisis, the accurate and dependable prediction of Solar Radiation (SR) has emerged as an indispensable component within thermal systems to facilitate renewable energy generation. Machine Learning (ML) models have gained widespread recognition for their precision and computational efficiency in addressing SR prediction challenges. Consequently, this paper introduces an innovative SR prediction model, denoted as the Cheetah Optimizer-Random Forest (CO-RF) model.

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: ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are prominent drug targets due to their highly efficient trafficking capabilities and their significant physiological and clinical roles. Gaining insight into their biophysical and biomechanistic properties is crucial to maximize their pharmacological potential. : In this study, we present the biochemical and biophysical characterization, and phylogenetic analysis of the domains of () ABC transporters: the exporter Rv1348 (IrtA) and the importer system Rv1349-Rv2895c (IrtB-Rv2895c), both involved in siderophore-mediated iron uptake.

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  • - SARS-CoV-2 uses angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors (ACE2R) to enter host thyroid cells, leading to cytopathic effects and symptoms like neck pain, muscle ache, and thyroid inflammation in COVID-19 patients.
  • - The virus triggers a "cytokine storm," where pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) cause severe thyroid dysfunctions and autoimmune issues by activating key signaling pathways.
  • - Effective treatments like dexamethasone and baricitinib have shown promise in reducing thyroid-related complications and improving outcomes for severe COVID-19 patients by managing the cytokine storm.
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Unlabelled: Consumption of palatable food (PF) can alleviate anxiety, and pain in humans. Contrary, spontaneous withdrawal of long-term PF intake produces anxiogenic-like behavior and abnormal pain sensation, causing challenges to weight-loss diet and anti-obesity agents. Thus, we examined α7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α7nAChR) involvement since it plays essential role in nociception and psychological behaviors.

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Background: The recent global increase in obesity rates, coupled with excessive palatable food (PF) consumption, has become a serious societal concern. Literature indicates that rewarding PF, especially upon cessation, can lead to overeating, binge eating, and compulsive eating, potentially resulting in obesity. Challenges in dietary paradigms, alongside limitations in approved treatments for eating disorders and anti-obesity medications, underscore the need to explore novel targets.

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