Publications by authors named "M Khizer Hussain Afroze"

Background: Throughout history, plants have played a crucial role in advancing medicinal treatments by providing a diverse range of compounds for the development of innovative therapies. L. a tropical herb of the Cannaceae family, also known as Indian shot, has a rich history of traditional use in treating ailments like inflammation, malaria, dysentery, fever, dropsy, and diarrhea.

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  • L. is a medicinal plant being studied for its potential effects on Alzheimer's disease (AD), with a focus on its leaves and flowers, using various methanol, ethanol, and ethyl extracts.
  • Molecular docking studies identified three key phytochemicals—protoberberine, protopine, and codeine—that show strong binding affinities and the ability to target multiple enzymes involved in AD, such as AChE and BACE-1.
  • The extracts demonstrated promising antioxidant and anti-cholinesterase activities, supporting the hypothesis of L.'s anti-AD properties, but further validation is recommended for a complete assessment.
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This study investigates the effectiveness of kaolin and bentonite catalysts in improving liquid hydrocarbon yields during the pyrolysis of waste tires. Raw clay, nitric acid-treated clay, and mono- or bimetal-impregnated clay were used as catalysts in the pyrolysis of waste tire. Acid-treated kaolin produced a higher yield of liquid hydrocarbons (43.

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Gamma radiation has notable impacts on the flesh of mangoes. In this research, Katimon mangoes were subjected to different levels of irradiation (0.5, 1.

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L. is widely used in indigenous and traditional medicine, but its impact on multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections mostly remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial efficiency of methanol and ethyl acetate extracts of L.

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