Publications by authors named "Arif-ullah Khan"

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  • The research investigates the effects of three natural compounds—berbamine, bergapten, and carveol—on neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain caused by chronic constriction injury (CCI-NP).
  • The study employed various computational and experimental techniques, including molecular docking and dynamic simulations to evaluate how these compounds interact with key inflammatory targets like COX-2, TNF-α, and NF-κB.
  • Results indicated that berbamine demonstrated significant neuroprotective effects, improving pain-related behaviors and reducing oxidative stress markers while inhibiting overexpression of inflammatory factors.
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Objective: The study was aimed at the synthesis and pharmacological investigation of (4Z)-4-(2-hydroxybenzylidine)-5-methyl-2-(pyridine-3-ylcarbonyl)-2, 4-dihydro-3H-pyrazole-3-one (IIc) in mice model of scopolamine-induced neurodegeneration and cognition impairment.

Methods: The behavioural studies included Y-Maze Test, Water Morris Test, and Novel Object Recognition Test in Albino mice (20-25 g). Scopalamine was used as an inducing agent.

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With the rapid development of micro/nano machining, there is an elevated demand for high-performance microdevices with high reliability and low cost. Due to their outstanding electrochemical, optical, electrical, and mechanical performance, carbon materials are extensively utilized in constructing microdevices for energy storage, sensing, and optoelectronics. Carbon micro/nano machining is fundamental in carbon-based intelligent microelectronics, multifunctional integrated microsystems, high-reliability portable/wearable consumer electronics, and portable medical diagnostic systems.

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Objectives: Migraine, typically occurs on one side of the head, lasts for hours to days. Trigemino-vascular system (TVS) plays a vital role in pain generation, with neurogenic inflammation and oxidative stress playing key roles in its pathophysiology.

Methods: This study aimed to investigate genistein's potential as anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agent in mitigating migraine pain.

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Metal-oxide-based gas sensors are extensively utilized across various domains due to their cost-effectiveness, facile fabrication, and compatibility with microelectronic technologies. The copper (Cu)-based multifunctional polymer-enhanced sensor (CuMPES) represents a notably tailored design for non-invasive environmental monitoring, particularly for detecting diverse gases with a low concentration. In this investigation, the Cu-CuO/PEDOT nanocomposite was synthesized via a straightforward chemical oxidation and vapor-phase polymerization.

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  • Pruritus, or itching, is a distressing symptom linked to various diseases, and the study investigates the anti-itching effects of L-carnitine through nitric oxide mechanisms.* -
  • In a chloroquine-induced itching model, L-carnitine significantly reduced scratching and restored levels of oxidative stress markers, indicating its potential as an effective treatment.* -
  • The results show that L-carnitine also lowers pro-inflammatory cytokines and modifies nitric oxide signaling, further supporting its therapeutic role in managing pruritus.*
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Heart failure is a condition in which the heart's one or both ventricles are unable to either receive an adequate amount of blood or eject an adequate amount of blood. Diabetes is considered one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The current research is designed to evaluate the cardioprotective effects of dapagliflozin in streptozotocin and isoproterenol-induced comorbid rats.

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The current study aimed to investigate the influence of taxifolin on depression symptoms alleviation in Male Sprague-Dawley rats by targeting underlying pathways of depression. Molecular docking analyses were conducted to validate taxifolin's binding affinities against various targets. analysis of taxifolin revealed various aspects of post docking interactions with different protein targets.

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Introduction Bezoars, masses of indigestible foreign bodies formed in the gastrointestinal tract, pose challenges in their management. Phytobezoars are particularly problematic due to their difficult diagnosis and resilience towards treatment. Recently, Coca-Cola has emerged as a potential solution due to its acidic composition and mucolytic properties.

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Ingrown toenail (IGTN), known as onychocryptosis or unguis incarnatus, is a painful condition affecting the big toe, with symptoms including pain, inflammation, and infection. This review explores surgical options for IGTN, categorized into altering the nail plate or diminishing periungual tissues. Conservative treatments alleviate early-stage symptoms, while surgical interventions are reserved for severe cases.

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Introduction Accurate and comprehensive documentation of surgical procedures is vital in healthcare for both medical and legal purposes. This audit assessed adherence to international guidelines for operative note documentation in a general surgery department and the impact of introducing educational initiatives and an enhanced proforma. Methods A retrospective audit of 100 operative notes was conducted in April 2023, followed by a prospective re-audit of another 100 notes in October-November 2023.

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Background: Oxidative stress and inflammation play crucial roles in macro/microvascular complications. Phenolic compounds and their derivatives show promise as therapeutic agents for diseases like cancer, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. With their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, these compounds hold potential for mitigating vascular complications and improving overall health.

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Multidrug resistance and infectious disease have enormous spread despite drug discovery and development advancements. 1, 2, 4 -triazoles have been extensively studied, playing an imperative role in many pathologic conditions. A series of Schiff base triazoles; derived from Indole -3- acetic acid with substituted Benzaldehydes (5a-5g) were designed, synthesized, and evaluated through various Spectroanalytical techniques.

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Pyrimidine 2, 4, 6-trione derivatives are known to have L-type calcium channel blockade activity due to which they are quite effective in cardiovascular diseases along with cancer, epilepsy and inflammatory disorders. The chemoinformatics prediction for test compounds: 5-(3-Hydroxybenzylidene)-2, 4, 6(1H, 3H, 5H)-pyrimidinetrione (SR-5), 5-(4-Hydroxybenzylidene)-2, 4, 6(1H, 3H, 5H)-pyrimidinetrione (SR-8), 5-(3-Chlorobenzylidene)-2, 4, 6(1H, 3H, 5H)-pyrimidinetrione (SR-9) and 5-(4-Chlorobenzylidene)-2, 4, 6(1H, 3H, 5H)-pyrimidinetrione (SR-10) was investigated. The drug likeliness and pharmacokinetic properties (PKs) of test compounds calculated using Molinspiration & Swiss ADME online servers.

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Migraine is a devitalizing neurovascular disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. This study was directed against the determination of the effectiveness of carvacrol against migraine. In silico results revealed that carvacrol possesses specific scoring values of - 4.

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  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex condition, and understanding its molecular mechanisms is crucial for identifying diagnostic markers.
  • Brucine, a compound from the seeds of a traditional medicinal plant, shows potential as an anti-diabetic agent through various scientific methods, including studies on diabetic rat models and enzyme inhibitory assays.
  • It has demonstrated beneficial effects, such as lowering blood glucose levels and improving lipid profiles, by inhibiting critical enzymes and has various health properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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Objectives: is a naturally occurring terpenoid with antispasmodic, carminative, astringent, indigestion, and dyspepsia properties, as well as anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-hyperlipidemia, and anti-inflammatory properties in the liver. Research also suggests that it has memory-enhancing and anti-oxidant properties. The purpose of this research was to see whether carveol could protect rats against scopolamine-induced memory loss in a rat model.

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This study aimed to establish a pharmacological basis for evaluating the effects of bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) in gastrointestinal diseases and assessment of its toxicological profile. The pharmacokinetic profile was evaluated using the SwissADME tool. AUTODOCK and PyRx were used for evaluating the binding affinities.

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Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a serious microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) that impacts the nervous system. Several risk factors are involved in the progression and maintenance of DN-associated pain, such as higher expression of various inflammatory mediators, e.g.

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Alzheimer disease (AD) is a disastrous disease characterized by accretion of amyloid-beta plaques, neurofibrillary tangles inducing oxidative stress, loss of neuronal functions and continuous progression of cognitive impairment leading to severe dementia. The newly synthesized benzimidazole derivative 4-chloro-3-(2-phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-1-sulfonyl) benzoic acid (CB) was evaluated for its anti-Alzheimer activity using in , in , . studies revealed that CB has atomic contact energy values of -3.

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  • The study investigated the pharmacological effects of various fractions and rutin from D. Don, focusing on their antidiarrheal, antisecretory, and antiulcer properties in animal models.
  • The results indicated that these extracts provided dose-dependent protection against diarrhea, inhibited intestinal fluid secretions, and relaxed contractions in gastrointestinal preparations.
  • Toxicology studies confirmed that the extracts are safe for consumption at doses up to 2000 mg/kg, and further analyses showed potential mechanisms of action through the modulation of specific ion channels and inflammation markers.
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Gastric ulcer is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal diseases characterized by a significant defect in the mucosal barrier. The current study has been conducted to evaluate the brucine anti-ulcer effect. Brucine has binding energy values ranging from -2.

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Isoxazole derivatives are significant enough due to their wide range of pharmacological and therapeutic activities. The purpose of the current study is to use computational, in vitro, in vivo, and extensive molecular approaches to examine the possible anti-ulcer activity of 4-benzylidene-3 methyl-1,2-isoxazol-5(4H)-one (MBO). Biovia Discovery Studio visualizer (DSV) was utilized for virtual screening.

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