Publications by authors named "Alsalhi M"

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  • The global food system faces significant issues related to malnutrition, with many people affected by undernourishment and unhealthy diets.
  • Advanced extraction methods, such as ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), were tested on moringa leaves, showing higher recovery yields and greater levels of phytochemicals compared to traditional methods.
  • The findings indicate that these novel extraction techniques can effectively boost the quality and quantity of beneficial bioactive compounds, potentially improving nutrient availability from plant sources.
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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the osseointegration properties of titanium bone implants coated with carob-mediated calcium hydroxide nanoparticles biomechanically, radiographically, and histologically on rabbit tibias.

Material And Methods: Forty coated and forty uncoated titanium alloy bone implants were inserted into 20 New Zealand rabbits; each tibia received 2 implants. The rabbits were sacrificed after 4 or 8 weeks, and samples were retrieved for biomechanical evaluation through removal torque test to assess the bond between implant and bone, radiographic evaluation through microcomputed tomography analysis to compare the bone-to-implant contact percentage and bone volume of the peri-implant area, scanning electron microscopic and histologic evaluation through hematoxylin and eosin stain.

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The current study's initial goal was to investigate the anticancer activity of the extracts from the flowering plant Nyctanthes arbor-tristis. The ethanol extracts' phytochemical analysis was qualitatively determined. It was determined that the various phytochemical substances had antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects.

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The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a crucial component of cellular signaling pathways, is frequently dysregulated in a range of cancers. EGFR targeting has become a viable approach in the development of anti-cancer medications. This study employs an integrated approach to drug discovery, combining multiple computational methodologies to identify potential EGFR inhibitors.

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Psoriasis is chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder characterized by various comorbidities, erythematous plaques with silvery scale which can lead to psoriatic arthritis. The phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) protein is a potential drug target to control Psoriasis. In the current study, pharmacophore-based virtual screening of Diversity library of ChemDiv database was first performed, and then the screened hits were docked to the active site of PDE4 to choose the best binding modes.

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The study develops polyamine-functionalized graphene oxide-supported NiCoS nanomaterial using a metal-organic framework (MOF). This modification adds free amines and oxygen functionality to the graphene oxide electrode surface, resulting in the decrease in the 2 theta value from 11.2 to 7.

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This study investigates the efficacy of newly synthesized inhibitor with a dual function of corrosion inhibition and biocide for control of microbial influenced corrosion (MIC) in carbon steel API 5LX in the cooling tower water (CTW) environment. Four types of N-substituted tetrabromophthalic inhibitor (N-TBI) were synthesized, and the structural characterization was performed via proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and high-resolution mass spectrometry. These studies revealed the distinctive optical, thermal, and dielectric properties of the synthesized inhibitors.

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  • Researchers developed a new non-enzymatic sensor using a combination of ZnFe prussian blue analogue (ZnFe(PBA)) infused with TiCT (MXene), known as ZnFe(PBA)@TiCT, utilizing an in-situ sonication method.
  • This sensor offers benefits such as high sensitivity, fast detection, low cost, and a straightforward design, making it advantageous for electrochemical glucose detection.
  • Characterization revealed a cubic structure and good electrical response, leading to a remarkable sensitivity of 973.42 µA mM cm and a low detection limit of 3.036 µM, with a linear detection range from 0.01 to 1 mM.
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  • Environmental soil contamination poses significant health risks globally, prompting research into effective remediation methods.
  • The study investigates the use of biosurfactants from NA3 and EN6 to enhance chromium (Cr) removal from contaminated soil through the electrokinetic (EK) process, achieving up to 75% Cr removal.
  • Results show that biosurfactants not only improve heavy metal mobility but also change microbial communities and promote seed germination, indicating their potential as a cost-effective solution for soil decontamination.
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In this study, the shielding properties of novel polymer composites, developed by integrating glycidyl methacrylate with nanoparticles of bismuth oxide (BiO) and tungsten oxide (WO), were explored. The ability of the composites to attenuate gamma radiation was evaluated by measuring the emissions from Ba-133, Co-60, Cs-137, and Na-22. X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra were obtained for both the pure polymer glycidyl methacrylate and the samples containing nanostructures of BiO, BiO/WO, and WO, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to analyze the samples.

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The current investigation focused on the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using Malachra alceifolia (Ma) (the common name is wild okra) leaf extract. The morphological, structural, and optical properties of the synthesized Ma-Ag NPs were characterized by various techniques. The absorption spectral studies (UV-vis and FTIR) confirm the formation of Ma-Ag NPs and their band gap was calculated as 2.

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Tulathromycin is a triamilide antibacterial drug which has been approved for use in the European Union and the United States for the treatment and prevention of bovine respiratory diseases. The aim of this study was the development of two innovative microwell spectrometric (photometric and fluorometric) assays for determination of tulathromycin in its pharmaceutical formulations. To achieve this goal, 4-fluoro-7-nitrobenzofurazan was investigated as a dual-function chromogenic and fluorogenic probe for tulathromycin.

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Zolbetuximab (ZOL) is a groundbreaking monoclonal antibody targeting CLDN 18.2, a cancer cell surface protein. It is a first-in-class therapy for gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

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Background: The formation of charge-transfer complexes (CTCs) of iodine with five chemotherapeutic drugs used for the treatment of different types of cancer has not been investigated. These drugs are olaparib, seliciclib, vandetanib, dasatinib, and tozasertib. Additionally, these drugs need an appropriate general spectrophotometric assay for their analysis in the dosage forms regardless of the differences in their chemical structures.

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Background: Reboxetine (RBX) is the first FDA-approved antidepressant drug of the selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors class. There is a serious need for a convenient analytical tool for the quantitation of RBX in its dosage form.

Objective: This study aims toward the development and validation of two green and high-throughput microwell spectrometric platforms for the pharmaceutical analysis of RBX.

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Current treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is not efficient due to its aggressive nature, tendency to infiltrate surrounding brain tissue, and chemotherapy resistance. Tetrahydroquinoline scaffolds are emerging as a new class of drug for treating many human cancers including GBM. This study investigates the cytotoxicity effect of eight novel derivatives of 2-((3,4-dihydroquinolin-1(2H)-yl)(aryl)methyl)phenol, containing substitute 1 with reduced dihydroquinoline fused with cyclohexene ring and substitute 2 with phenyl and methyl group.

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Pemigatinib (PGT) is a recently FDA-approved small molecule kinase inhibitor used for the treatment of relapsed or refractory myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms in adults. This study introduces the development of a first microwell spectrofluorimetric method (MW-SFM) for quantifying PGT in FDA-approved tablets and plasma samples. The method utilized the enhancement of PGT's weak native fluorescence by blocking photoinduced electron transfer (PET) and micellization with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

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The most recent advancement in food packaging research involves improving the shelf life of perishable foods by utilising bio-based resources that are edible, eco-friendly, and biodegradable. The current study investigated the effect of edible pectin coating on mature green tomatoes to improve shelf life and storage properties. Zucchini pectin was used to make edible coating.

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Transcriptional events play a crucial role in major cellular processes that specify the activity of an individual cells and influences cell population behavior in response to environment. Active (ON) and an inactive (OFF) states controls the transcriptional burst. Yet, the mechanism and kinetics of ON/OFF-state across the different growth phases of Escherichia coli remains elusive.

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Atezolizumab (ATZ) is a human monoclonal antibody, which has been granted multiple approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the immunotherapy of different types of cancer. This study describes the prototype of a time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay (TRFIA) for the quantitation of ATZ in plasma. The assay involved the non-competitive binding of ATZ to its specific antigen [programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) protein].

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Plant extracts are a great alternative to synthesizing nanoparticles of different metals and metal oxides. This green synthesis method has opened up numerous possibilities in various scientific domains. In present study, Leaf extract from Vitex negundo is a non-deciduous, long-lasting shrub from the Verbenaceae family is used as capping and reducing agents for the synthesis of silver and palladium nanoparticles.

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The presence of toxic trace elements (TEs) has resulted in a worldwide deterioration in freshwater ecosystem quality. This study aimed to analyze the distribution of TEs, including chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb), in water, sediment, and organs of Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) collected from selected inland water bodies in Tamil Nadu, India. The water samples exhibited a range of concentrations for TEs: Cr varied from 0.

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Background: Tulathromycin (TUL) is a triamilide antibacterial drug which has been approved for use in the European Union and the United States for the treatment and prevention of bovine respiratory diseases. The existing methods for determination of TUL in its pharmaceutical bulk form are very limited and suffer from major drawbacks.

Objectives: The aim of this study was the development of two innovative microwell spectrophotometric methods (MW-SPMs) for determination of TUL in its pharmaceutical bulk form.

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