Publications by authors named "Faisal Siddique"

Citrus canker, a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by subsp. (), poses a substantial threat to citrus crops, leading to serious reductions in fruit yield and economic losses. Most commonly used bactericides against lead to the rapid development of resistant subpopulations.

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Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) caused by pv oryzae () is extremely harmful to rice production. The traditional control approach is to use bactericides that target key bacterial growth factors, but the selection pressure on the pathogen makes resistant strains the dominant bacterial strains, leading to a decline in bactericidal efficacy. Type III secretion system (T3SS) is a conserved and critical virulence factor in most Gram-negative bacteria, and its expression or absence does not affect bacterial growth, rendering it an ideal target for creating drugs against Gram-negative pathogens.

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Cannabinoids are a group of bioactive compounds abundantly present in plant. The active components of cannabis with therapeutic potential are known as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are divided into three groups: plant-derived cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids), endogenous cannabinoids (endocannabinoids), and synthetic cannabinoids.

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Ground cherry (Physalis pubescens) is the most prominent species in the Solanaceae family due to its nutritional content, and prospective health advantages. It is grown all over the world, but notably in northern China. In 2019 firstly bacterial leaf spot (BLS) disease was identified on P.

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Unlabelled: The SARS-CoV-2 virus targets the antigen converting enzyme 2 () receptor, thus resulting in elevated morbidity and an increased risk of severe and fatal COVID-19 infection in individuals with hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the association between increased susceptibility and severity in order to evaluate their impact in hypertensive COVID-19 patients using in vitro and in silico models.

Methods: We identified 80 miRNA binding sites on (for different miRNAs) as well as various 30 SNPs in the miRNA binding sites of the 3' untranslated region (3' UTR) in the gene using different online software and tools.

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  • Drug-induced liver injury (DILI), primarily caused by acetaminophen (APAP), poses a global health concern, leading to a study on terazosin's (an alpha-adrenergic blocker) potential protective effects in APAP-induced acute liver injury using New Zealand rabbits.
  • Terazosin was administered alongside APAP in rabbits, resulting in improved liver function indicators (ALT and ALP) while positively altering lipid profiles (reducing total cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing HDL levels).
  • The research also indicated that terazosin significantly reduced the expression of the CYP2E1 gene, suggesting its ability to facilitate liver recovery and enhance renal function at both the tissue and molecular levels.
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  • COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is the third deadliest coronavirus disease, following SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, with over 64 million cases and significant economic loss worldwide by December 2020.
  • The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets and is particularly dangerous for smokers, the elderly, and those with preexisting health conditions.
  • Vaccination and biosecurity measures are crucial for controlling the spread, with ongoing research into vaccine candidates and potential interventions involving nutrients to mitigate the impact of the disease.
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