Publications by authors named "N Qayyum"

The impact of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei NWAFU334 and Limosilactobacillus fermentum NWAFU0035 on the amelioration of liver function, oxidative stress reduction, and lipid metabolism modulation in mice subjected to an obesity-inducing high-fat diet (HFD) model was investigated. L. paracasei NWAFU334 and L.

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Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli (MDR-E. coli) is a global health concern. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are important probiotics that have beneficial effects on health, and in recent years, their influences in preventing foodborne pathogens-induced colitis have attracted much attention.

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The aberrant secretion of proinflammatory cytokines by immune cells is the principal cause of inflammatory diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and TLR9, sequestered to the endosomal compartment of dendritic cells and macrophages, are closely associated with the initiation and progression of these diseases. Therefore, the development of drugs targeting dysregulated endosomal TLRs is imperative to mitigate systemic inflammation.

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  • The analysis introduces a food system indicator framework and monitoring architecture to assess food system changes related to global development and sustainability goals, focusing on five key themes: diets and health, environmental impact, livelihoods and equity, governance, and resilience.
  • A total of 50 indicators were developed through a consultative process, ensuring coverage for each theme, which serves as a baseline for evaluating global food systems.
  • While every country shows positive outcomes in certain areas, no country excels across all domains, indicating room for improvement towards achieving healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems by 2030.
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  • - The study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of two treatments for cutaneous leishmaniasis: intramuscular meglumine antimoniate and oral miltefosine.
  • - Conducted from January to December 2021 on 66 male patients aged 18-60, results showed a higher treatment success rate for meglumine antimoniate, but it also had more side effects leading to patient withdrawals.
  • - The conclusion indicated that while meglumine antimoniate was more effective, its associated side effects raise concerns about its overall safety compared to miltefosine.
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