Publications by authors named "Ramzan M"

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses significant challenges to global public health. The major cause of AMR development is previous use of antibiotics, hospitalization, and the lack of efficient methods for screening AMR pathogens. Mass spectrometry techniques offer rapid, sensitive, and early detection of AMR both on proteomics and metabolomics levels.

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Developmental anomalies of the hearing organ, the cochlea, are diagnosed in approximately one-fourth of individuals with congenital. The majority of patients with cochlear malformations remain etiologically undiagnosed due to insufficient knowledge about underlying genes or the inability to make conclusive interpretations of identified genetic variants. We used exome sequencing for the genetic evaluation of hearing loss associated with cochlear malformations in three probands from unrelated families deafness.

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Understanding the interactive effects of temperature and diet on insect life cycles is crucial for effective pest management. Here, the influence of different temperatures and diets on the life cycle of was investigated using the age-stage, two-sex life table analysis. The results support the hypothesis that temperature and diets (maize, apple, and artificial diet) significantly influence the entire life cycle performance of .

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The chemical co-precipitation method was used to synthesize a variety of pure BiO and substituted BiCoCdO NPs (x = 0.0-0.8) and doping influences were evaluated based on the optical, photocatalytic, morphological, and structural characteristics.

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The Crimean Congo virus has been reported to be a part of the spherical RNA-enveloped viruses from the Bunyaviridae family. Crimean Congo fever (CCHF) is a fatal disease with having fatality rate of up to 40%. It is declared endemic by the World Health Organization.

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Hearing loss is the most common sensory defect in humans, affecting normal communication. In most cases, hearing loss is a multifactorial disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, but single-gene mutations can lead to syndromic or non-syndromic hearing loss. Monoallelic variants in , coding for gamma (γ)-actin, are associated with classical Baraitser-Winter Syndrome type 2 (BRWS2, nonsyndromic deafness, and a variety of clinical presentations not fitting the original BRWS2 description or nonsyndromic deafness.

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Plant triterpenoids represent a diverse group of secondary metabolites and are thought to be valuable for therapeutic applications. For drug development, lead optimization, better knowledge of biological pathways, and high-throughput detection of secondary metabolites in plant extracts are crucial. This paper describes a qualitative method for the rapid and accurate identification of various triterpenoids in plant extracts using the LC-HR-ESI-MS/MS tool in combination with the data-dependent acquisition (DD) approach.

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Background And Purpose: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a significant global concern. To combat this growing threat, various strategies have been employed, including the use of plant extracts and the biosynthesis of nanoparticles (NPs). The current study was designed to evaluate the phytochemical analysis of ginger () extracts, characterize the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and to see their antibacterial potentials against multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial strains.

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The latest advancements of deep learning have resulted in a new era of natural language processing. The machines now possess an unparallel ability to interpret and engage with various tasks such as text classification, content generation and natural language understanding. This development extended to the analysis of human behavior, where deep learning models are used to decode human personality.

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Aims: Lewis antigen plays an important role in the progression of gastric cancer (GC), FUT3 is a key enzyme in the synthesis of Lewis antigen, but the molecular mechanism of its promotion of GC progression remains unclear.

Main Methods: We used Lea-antibody capturing coupled with mass spectrometry to identify the target proteins of FUT3, immunofluorescence (IF), molecular biology and cell function experiments were conducted to clarify the molecular mechanism of FUT3 promoting the migration and invasion of GC cells by regulating Lea glycosylation on ITGA6 and GLG1.

Key Findings: FUT3 promote migration and invasion of GC cells.

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  • Poor seedling germination leads to financial losses for farmers, creating a need for sustainable agricultural methods, notably through the use of nanotechnology, such as zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), to improve seed germination under stress.* -
  • The study focused on the effects of synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (S-ZnO NPs) on okra seeds, where 20 ppm concentration for 18 hours significantly improved germination rates, shoot and root lengths, and various weight measurements.* -
  • Additionally, the research found increases in chlorophyll content and antioxidant activity in the desi variety of okra, indicating the potential of S-ZnO NPs to reduce oxidative stress and enhance growth under optimal conditions.*
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  • Chitosan (CTS) and salicylic acid (SA) are studied for their potential to improve Aconitum napellus plant resilience against chromium (Cr)-induced stress, which has not been extensively researched before.
  • The experiment showed that applying CTS and SA separately or together significantly enhanced growth, chlorophyll content, and photosynthetic capabilities of the plants exposed to Cr stress.
  • The combined treatment of CTS and SA led to the most substantial improvements in plant morphology, physiological parameters, and a decrease in harmful enzymatic antioxidants, highlighting their effectiveness in combating Cr-induced stress.
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Two-dimensional materials with chemical formula MAZ are a promising class of materials for optoelectronic applications. To exploit their potential, their stability with respect to air pollution has to be analyzed under different conditions. In a first-principle study based on density functional theory, we investigate the adsorption of three common environmental gas molecules (O, HO, and CO) on monolayer WSiN, an established representative of the MAZ family.

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A vertical plate experiences a dynamic flow of fractionalized Brinkman fluid governed by fluctuating magnetic forces. This study considers heat absorption and diffusion-thermo effects. The novelty of model is the fractionalized Fourier's and Fick's laws.

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  • - Salinity stress negatively impacts plant growth by causing water uptake issues, ion toxicity, and osmotic stress, leading to problems like leaf scorching and reduced crop yield.
  • - The study tests a combination of kaempferol (KP), caffeic acid (CA), and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to enhance potato growth under salinity stress, using different treatment combinations.
  • - Results indicate that the 20 µM KP plus 30 µM CA combined with PGPR significantly improves potato growth metrics, such as stem length and chlorophyll content, suggesting this combination is effective in mitigating salinity stress.
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  • Tolterodine tartrate (TOT) is an anti-muscarinic medication used to treat urinary urgency and overactive bladder in various patient populations, but oral delivery can cause side effects.
  • Researchers developed cationic nanoemulsions for transdermal delivery of TOT, using Hansen solubility parameters (HSP) and quality by design (QbD) to optimize the formulation.
  • The optimized formulation (CNE-TOT-6) showed effective drug release, higher bioavailability in a rat model, and improved safety without skin toxicity, suggesting its potential as a treatment for overactive bladder.
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Objective: Tolterodine tartrate (TOTA) is a first-line therapy to treat overactive urinary bladder (OAB). Oral delivery causes high hepatic clearance, xerostomia, headache, constipation, and blurred vision. We addressed Hansen solubility parameter (HSP) and Design Expert oriented optimized cationic elastic liposomes for transdermal application.

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Vertically stacked van der Waals heterostructures (vdW-HS) amplify the scope of 2D materials for emerging technological applications, such as nanodevices and solar cells. Here, we present a first-principles study on the formation energy and electronic properties of the heterobilayer (HBL) MoS/ZrGeN, which forms a strain-free vdW-HS thanks to the identical lattice parameters of its constituents. This system has an indirect band gap with type-II band alignment, with the highest occupied and lowest unoccupied states localized on MoS and ZrGeN, respectively.

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This study addresses the critical issue of anemia detection using machine learning (ML) techniques. Although a widespread blood disorder with significant health implications, anemia often remains undetected. This necessitates timely and efficient diagnostic methods, as traditional approaches that rely on manual assessment are time-consuming and subjective.

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  • Arsenic (As) is a harmful environmental pollutant that negatively affects plants by disrupting their growth, nutrient absorption, and overall health, leading to stunted growth and low yields.
  • The study explores using a combination of rhizobacteria (specifically Bacillus faecalis) and composted biochar (ECB) to enhance maize growth under varying levels of arsenic contamination.
  • Results indicate that the treatment combining 0.5% composted biochar with B. faecalis significantly improved various growth metrics of maize, including plant height and nutrient concentration, suggesting it could be an effective strategy for alleviating arsenic stress in agricultural settings.
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  • Developmental anomalies in the cochlea are found in about 25% of individuals with congenital deafness, often with unidentified genetic causes.
  • Researchers used exome sequencing and CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create patient-specific stem cell lines to study the effects of genetic variants related to hearing loss.
  • When differentiating these stem cells into inner ear organoids, the study revealed significant developmental issues in the gene-edited lines, demonstrating the potential of organoids to validate the effects of genetic variants linked to cochlear malformations.
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Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most typical cause of knee pain and impairment worldwide. It is typified by slow and progressive degeneration of the articular cartilage of the knee joint. Although KOA is being managed with a variety of therapies, the comparison of the effectiveness of different intra-articular injections in KOA treatment in Pakistan is still not thoroughly investigated.

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Utilizing renewable energy (RE) and embracing the digital economy (DIG) can significantly contribute to achieving economic, energy, and climate goals by promoting carbon reduction. In this regard, public debt (DEB) is particularly important since it provides the funds required to achieve these goals by investing in renewable energy and digital economy projects. This study examines the impact of public debt on the link between renewable energy and carbon emissions (CE), as well as the association between the digital economy and carbon emissions in emerging economies from 2003 to 2022.

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