Publications by authors named "Maha Abdullah Alwaili"

Background: Doxorubicin (DOX) drugs used in cancer treatment can cause various adverse effects, including hepatotoxicity. Natural-derived constituents have shown promising effects in alleviating chemotherapy-induced toxicities. This study addressed the effect of Avenanthramides-C (AVN-C) treatment in rats with DOX-indued hepatotoxicity.

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Doxorubicin (DOX), an anticancer drug, is used to treat several types of tumors, but it has detrimental side effects that restrict its therapeutic efficacy. One is the iron-dependent form of ferroptosis, which is characterized by elevated ROS production and iron overload. has a diverse range of biological and pharmaceutical actions due to their antioxidant properties.

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Sarecycline, a narrow-spectrum antibacterial drug approved by the FDA in 2018, targets Cutibacterium acnes while potentially minimizing disruption to the gut microbiota. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of sarecycline compared to placebo in treating moderate to severe facial acne. A comprehensive search of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases was performed, with data extraction and screening conducted independently by two authors.

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Introduction: This comprehensive study investigated the therapeutic potential of α-asarone in mitigating myocardial oxidative damage, primarily induced by hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) exposure in mice.

Methods: In this experiment, 24 mice were divided into four groups to assess the cardioprotective role of α-asarone. The study focused on two treatment groups, receiving 25 mg and 50 mg of α-asarone, respectively.

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  • * The study assessed the effects of fruit extract (ASFE) on testicular damage caused by lead acetate in male rats, revealing ASFE's strong metal-chelating properties and favorable phytochemical profile.
  • * Results indicated that ASFE improved testicular conditions and reversed negative effects caused by lead exposure, as well as modulated specific molecular pathways associated with reproductive health.
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The brinjal fruit and shoot borer (BFSB), Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), is a very detrimental pest that causes significant economic losses to brinjal crop worldwide. Infested brinjal fruits were collected from vegetable fields located at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi, India, during two consecutive seasons (2021-2022). The larvae of the pest were brought to the laboratory and reared under controlled conditions of 25 ± 0.

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Cadmium (Cd) is a harmful heavy metal that results in many toxic issues. showed potential pharmaceutical applications. This study investigated the possible ameliorative mechanism of leaves extract (UPLE) against hepatotoxicity induced by cadmium chloride (CdCl) in mice.

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7,12-dimethylbenz (a) anthracene (DMBA) is a harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative known for its cytotoxic, carcinogenic, and mutagenic effects in mammals and other species. Annona muricata, L. (Graviola; GRV) is a tropical fruit tree traditionally well-documented for its various medicinal benefits.

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  • * This study examined 19 natural sapogenins, plant-derived compounds, as potential AQP inhibitors, using methods like molecular docking and simulations.
  • * Out of the 19 sapogenins, 8 showed promising characteristics and strong binding affinities to AQPs, indicating their potential as new cancer treatment options, though further experimental validation is needed.
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Oxidative stress and epigenetic alterations, including the overexpression of all class I and II histone deacetylases (HDACs), particularly HDAC2 and HDAC4, have been identified as key molecular mechanisms driving pulmonary fibrosis. Treatment with piceatannol (PIC) or vitamin D (Vit D) has previously exhibited mitigating impacts in pulmonary fibrosis models. The present study investigated the effects of PIC, Vit D, or a combination (PIC-Vit D) on the expression of HDAC2, HDAC4, and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) in the lungs; the phosphatidylinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT signaling pathway; and the antioxidant status of the lungs.

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The emergence of bacteria that are resistant to several antibiotics has represented a serious hazard to human health globally. Bioactive metabolites from medicinal plants have a wide spectrum of therapeutic possibilities against resistant bacteria. Therefore, this study was performed to investigate the antibacterial efficacy of various extracts of three medicinal plants as L.

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  • Tibetans, living primarily in high-altitude regions of China and the Himalayas, exhibit unique genetic traits that help them adapt to low oxygen levels, making them interesting for medical and genetic research.
  • A study genotyped 549 individuals using the Investigator Argus X-12 Kit, discovering 174 unique alleles and finding that specific loci (DXS10134 and DXS10135) showed significant variation.
  • The analysis revealed a high diversity of haplotypes among Highlander Tibetan males and established strong discrimination power for both genders, providing valuable data for forensic and population genetic studies.
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  • Gypsies, also known as Roma or untouchables, are a distinct ethnic group in Pakistan, characterized by their nomadic lifestyle and unique living conditions in tent houses.
  • A study on 285 unrelated Roma individuals in Punjab used genetic analysis to reveal high allelic diversity and demonstrated a close genetic relationship between Pakistani Roma and those from Romania.
  • The research indicated significant gene flow and historical migration patterns from Pakistan to India and Europe, showcasing the marked genetic diversity within the Roma population.
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