Publications by authors named "Shabana Shafi"

Down Syndrome (DS), characterized by trisomy of chromosome 21, leads to the overexpression of several genes contributing to various pathologies, including cognitive deficits and early-onset Alzheimer's disease. This study aimed to identify the intersection genes of two polyphenolic compounds, apigenin and naringenin, and their potential therapeutic targets in DS using network pharmacology. Key proteins implicated in DS, comprising DYRK1A, APP, CBS, and ETS2, were selected for molecular docking and dynamics simulations to assess the binding affinities and stability of the protein-ligand interactions.

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COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global health crisis, resulting in endless efforts to reduce infections, fatalities, and therapies to mitigate its after-effects. Currently, large and fast-paced vaccination campaigns are in the process to reduce COVID-19 infection and fatality risks. Despite recommendations from governments and medical experts, people show conceptions and perceptions regarding vaccination risks and share their views on social media platforms.

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Objective: The present study was performed to evaluate the protective effects of methanol extract of against cisplatin induced.

Methods: Myelosuppression in albino Wistar rats. All experimental animals were administered with cisplatin on 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th day to induce bone marrow toxicity and rats were treated with methanol extract of for 21 days.

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Every year about one million people die due to diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. The infection is transmitted to a person when an infected mosquito stings, injecting the saliva into the human body. The best possible way to prevent a mosquito-borne infection till date is to save the humans from exposure to mosquito bites.

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