Publications by authors named "Akhtar T"

Diabetes mellitus is a widespread disease that poses a major threat to millions of people. To address this issue, we have synthesized seventeen new 4-(adamantan-1-yl)-(2-(arylidene)hydrazinyl)thiazoles via Hantzsch synthetic approach. The molecular structures of all the compounds were confirmed using spectroscopic techniques.

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Loss of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease (PD) is preceded by loss of synaptic dopamine (DA) and accumulation of proteinaceous aggregates. Linking these deficits is critical to restoring DA signaling in PD. Using murine and human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) models of PD coupled with human postmortem tissue, we show that accumulation of α-syn micro-aggregates impairs metabolic flux through the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP).

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Background And Aim: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is commonly used to diagnose and treat bile duct and pancreatic disorders. Successful cannulation of the papilla is crucial for the effectiveness of ERCP; however, sometimes, it can be challenging to achieve. This study explores the relationship between net difficult ERCP cannulation with bile visibility, papilla orifice visibility, and papilla position and compares it with successful cannulation.

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Background: Tobacco smoke has a global impact, particularly on pregnant women and their newborns. An emerging body of research suggests that passive tobacco smoking is a significant contributor to congenital cardiovascular disorders (CVDs).

Aim Of The Study: This study aimed to mimic the effects of passive tobacco smoke (PTS) on neonates exposed throughout the gestational period.

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  • * After reviewing 514 records from multiple databases, 11 new studies and 38 from a previous review were included, focusing on conditions like depression and bipolar disorder.
  • * Results showed that TPE programs can be diverse and effective in some areas such as symptom management and coping strategies, but their success varied, indicating a need for ongoing evaluation and improvement.
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The unregulated use of pesticides, industrial discharge of heavy metals, waste, and agricultural runoff may contaminate surface water and groundwater, consequently threatening ecosystems and human health. Thus, the sensitive detection and degradation of pesticides are essential for safety. In this context, herein, we have developed benzimidazolium-based fluorescent surfactant assemblies and , which exhibit aggregation-induced emission enhancement in an aqueous medium.

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In this manuscript, we have investigated the dielectric and antibacterial potential of hydrothermally synthesized ZnMnO nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles were annealed at various temperatures ranging from 450 to 650 °C with a step of 50 °C to modulate the structural, vibrational, dielectric, and antibacterial properties. XRD data confirmed the hexagonal structure of the synthesized samples and crystalline size was decreased to 4.

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Objective: To explore the potential apoptotic mechanisms of 3 Morchella extracts (Morchella conica, Morchella esculenta and Morchella delicosa) on breast and colon cancer cell lines using apoptotic biomarkers.

Methods: Human breast cell line (MCF-7) and colon cancer cell line (SW-480) were treated with methanol and ethanol extracts of 3 Morchella species with concentration ranging from 0.0625 to 2 mg/mL.

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Tyrosine is one of the essential metabolites present in the human body for nutritional maintenance and normal physiological functioning. Its concentration in the body is crucial in predicting various hereditary, emotional, and physiological disorders. Therefore, quantitative monitoring of tyrosine in clinical samples is indispensable.

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Diabetes is an emerging threat to the world due to large number of deaths reported within the last decade. To overcome its spread and complications, herein, we reported synthesis and anti-diabetic potential of twelve novel 2-[(arylidenyl)methylidene]hydrazinyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carbaldehydes (3 a-l). All compounds have shown good to excellent α-amylase inhibitory activity, among them ortho substituted analogues, the compound 3 a (IC=14.

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Kidney dysfunction is a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus, contributing significantly to diabetes-related morbidity and mortality. We aim to explore whether platelet-rich plasma administration can modulate iron regulation mechanism within the kidney, thereby mitigating renal dysfunction associated with diabetes. Albino mice with an average body weight of 20 ± 5 g were randomly divided into five groups (N = 50; n = 10): Control Group, PRP Group, diabetic group (DG), treated group A (TA), and treated group B (TB).

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To synthesize novel more potent anti-diabetic agents. A simple cost effective synthetic strategy was used to synthesize 2-(2-arylidenehydrazinyl)thiazol-4(5)-ones. Fifteen new 2-(2-arylidenehydrazinyl)thiazol-4(5)-ones were established to check their anti-diabetic potential.

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  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) significantly impacts the physical and mental health of patients on haemodialysis in Pakistan, particularly in rural areas.
  • A phenomenological research design will be utilized, involving in-depth interviews and observations with participants selected based on specific criteria from a dialysis center.
  • The study has ethical approval, ensuring participant consent, confidentiality, and the commitment to share findings with stakeholders and through academic publications.
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  • α-Amylase inhibition is important for managing diabetes, and the study focused on creating a new thiazole-chalcone hybrid to achieve this effect.* -
  • The synthesized compounds underwent various tests, with compounds 4 c, 4 g, and 4 f showing strong inhibitory effects on α-amylase, but none demonstrated significant antioxidant properties.* -
  • Additionally, the compounds exhibited low hemolytic activity, indicating biocompatibility, and molecular docking studies showed strong binding between the compounds and human pancreatic α-amylase, supporting their potential as antidiabetic drug leads.*
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Relationship between excited state dynamics and nonlinear optical (NLO) parameters is very unique. Herein, three different polyoxometalates (POMs) namely WD-POM (Wells-Dawson POM) based porphyrin hybrids WDPOM3PyP, Trans-2WDPOM2PyP, and 3WDPOMPyP (having one, two, and three WD-POM respectively), and their porphyrin precursors with (Trishydroxyl amino methane) namely Tris3PyP, Trans-2Tris2PyP, and 3TrisPyP respectively have been used for the study. Fluorescence decay and Z-scan studies by using nanosecond (ns) time span conveys the corresponding lifespan for each excited state, along with the NLO analysis respectively.

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Background: Crohn's disease (CD) is characterized by granulomatous inflammation of the digestive tract. Diagnosing CD involves assessing clinical symptoms, radiological and endoscopic findings, and histopathological evidence. Although previously considered a disease in developed countries, CD is increasing in developing nations, but challenges exist in diagnosing CD promptly.

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To synthesize novel more potent trypanocidal and leishmanicidal agents. Hantzsch's synthetic strategy was used to synthesize 1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylates and their -benzylated derivatives. 28 new thiazole-carboxylates and their -benzylated derivatives were established to test their trypanocidal and leishmanicidal activities.

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Background: Catheter ablation is a mainstay of atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment. Acute pericarditis after ablation is 1 of the frequently observed complications. There is a significant lack of data on the incidence and predictors of postablation pericarditis.

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has never been evaluated scientifically for its anti-arthritic potential despite its use in folkloric systems of medicine. The research was conducted to assess the potential of against rheumatoid arthritis. The current study provided scientific evidence by evaluating the effects of plants using an in vivo CFA-induced model of arthritic rats and subsequent microscopic histopathological evaluation of ankle joints along with the determination of paw edema using a digital water displacement plethysmometer.

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Lawsone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) is naturally present in and flowers of . This study assessed the anti-arthritic potential of Lawsone, using FCA-induced Sprague-Dawley rats. Arthritic progress was analyzed through a macroscopic scoring scale, measurement of paw edema, and histopathological changes.

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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder and topic of interest for researchers due to its increasing frequency and limited treatment. Wall is known to treat rheumatic disorders in the traditional system of medicinal plants. Traditional medicines are still required for the treatment of this disease due to the large number of side-effects caused by commercial medicines.

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: This study was planned to investigate the anti-arthritic property of flowers of in a Sprague-Dawley rat model by administering Freund's Complete Adjuvant (FCA). : Arthritis was induced at day 0 in all rats except negative controls, while arthritic progress and paw edema were analyzed on specific days (8th, 13th, 18th, and 23rd) via the macroscopic arthritic scale and a digital Vernier caliper, respectively. Histopathological parameters were examined using a Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining method.

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Glabridin, a polyphenolic flavonoid derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) roots, has shown anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The current study sought to investigate glabridin's immunomodulatory effect in ovalbumin induced allergic asthma. Healthy male Wistar rats were divided into five groups.

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The deaths of thousands of people and millions affected by diabetes mellitus triggered us to look for alternative possible solutions to cure diabetes and its complications. A series of hydrazinylthiazole carboxylates () was prepared by cyclocondensation reaction of thiosemicarbazones with ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate. These compounds were screened for antidiabetic potential through α-amylase inhibition, antiglycation and antioxidant assays.

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