Publications by authors named "F Rizvi"

In the present study, 85% aqueous ethanol extract of stem bark (MESB) showed the isolation of six bioactive compounds including myricanone (), myricanol-5-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (), myricetin (), myricolol (), β-sitosterol (), and β-sitosterol-D-glucoside (). The HPLC approach revealed as a key bioactive compound, with a 69% abundance in the crude ethanol (CE) extract. Furthermore, the CE was assessed for antioxidant activity using DPPH and hydroxyl radical tests, while purified compounds were examined for total antioxidant capacity using cyclic voltammetry and verified using the density functional theory (DFT) method.

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Purpose: To determine the patterns of uveitis evident in patients presenting at the Uveitis Department of a tertiary care eye hospital located in Karachi, Pakistan.

Study Design: Prospective cross-sectional study.

Location And Duration Of Study: This study was conducted at Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT) Tertiary Teaching Eye Hospital-Korangi, Karachi, Pakistan from August 2020 to July 2023.

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  • - Wastewater surveillance has proven effective in tracking the spread of SARS-CoV-2, including its variants, particularly at transportation hubs like Toronto Pearson International Airport.
  • - Canadian municipalities, including WWTPs in Ontario, use techniques like qPCR and whole genome sequencing to monitor the virus in wastewater.
  • - Findings from wastewater samples at the airport often identified new viral lineages 1-4 weeks before clinical cases were reported, highlighting the potential for early detection in pandemic response.
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Phytomedicine is gaining acceptance as well preference in health care management for various diseases. Drug combinations are mostly used clinically for hyperlipidemia, as single-agent therapy is insufficient. Statins remain the cornerstone of hyperlipidemia.

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Alpha-chymotrypsin is a serine protease. Its overexpression is responsible for several ailments, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, autoimmune diseases, pancreatitis, and colon cancers. Therefore, the discovery of potent α-chymotrypsin inhibitors is essential for the treatment of the aforementioned ailments.

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