Publications by authors named "Madiha Sana"

Aims: Cytokines, soluble mediators of immunity, are key factors of the innate and adaptive immune system. They are secreted from and interact with various types of immune cells to manipulate host body's immune cell physiology for a counter-attack on the foreign body. A study was designed to explore the mechanism of () resistance from host immune response.

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  • The study investigated the species composition of mosquitoes in ten towns of Lahore from September 2014 to August 2015, collecting larvae, pupae, and adults using various methods.
  • A total of 8,656 mosquitoes belonging to four genera were identified, with one species being the most abundant (25.8% relative abundance) and another being the least abundant (0.22% relative abundance).
  • The research highlighted significant monthly variations in mosquito diversity, peaking in August, and emphasized the role of urban sewage in supporting mosquito populations, aiding in developing control strategies for mosquito-borne diseases.
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The present study was carried out to ascertain the level of various metals in wheat variety (Chagi-4) irrigated with diverse doses of wastewater. The concentration of metals in soil, water and wheat grain samples was examined through an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. In wheat grains, the mean values of metals (mg/kg) varied from 0.

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The trace metal pollution in the environment is a highly concerned issue in these days. One of the important causes of trace metal pollution is the exhaust gases released from the vehicles on the roads. These dangerous gases pose life-threatening effects on the forage plants grown along the roadside as these plants are at direct risk to these trace metals.

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About one-third of the world population is prone to have infection with T. gondii, which can cause toxoplasmosis in the developing fetus and in people whose immune system is compromised through disease or chemotherapy. Surface antigen-1 (SAG1) is the candidate of vaccine against toxoplasmosis.

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