Publications by authors named "Shumaila Ijaz"
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- The study presents a green method for synthesizing Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) using the roots of the medicinal plant Sageretia thea, which is eco-friendly compared to traditional methods that rely on toxic chemicals.
- Analytical tools like UV-Vis, FT-IR, XRD, EDX, and SEM confirmed the successful synthesis of IONPs, measuring an average size of 16.04 nm.
- The IONPs exhibited significant biological activities, showcasing strong antibacterial and antifungal properties against various strains, along with notable cytotoxicity and anti-radical potentials (DPPH), indicating their potential for medical applications.
Zinc oxide nanoparticles have wide range biological, biomedical and environmental applications. However, traditional nanofabrication of ZnONPs uses various toxic chemicals and organic solvents which limit their bio-applications. To overcome this hurdle, Bauhinia variegata derived buds extract was utilized to fabricate ZnONPs.
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- Medicinal herbs have historically played a key role in treating various ailments, including cancer, with compounds like guggulsterone (GS) from the Commiphora mukul tree showing promise as an anticancer agent.
- GS has been studied for its ability to induce cell death in cancer cells by targeting critical survival pathways such as JAK/STAT, NF-kB, and PI3-kinase/AKT, which help regulate cancer cell growth and inflammation.
- Future research is necessary to establish effective dosages for humans and to create new forms of GS that enhance its therapeutic effects, paving the way for its application in cancer treatment.
Pulses are considered a remarkable and stable source of nutrients, which are being presently extensively cultivated and consumed in different parts of the world. Pulses belong to the family Leguminosae and are a rich source of nutrients such as phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) for best growth via symbiotic relationship with bacteria and AMF (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi). The aim of the current study was evaluating the influence of AMF diversity associated with various pulses (French bean, mung bean, kidney bean, peas, soybean, peanuts, and grams).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe application of green synthesis for silver nanoparticles in nanomedicine has experienced significant growth. , a plant primarily located in the Himalayas, remains largely unexplored. Considering the biomedical value of , phytochemicals from this plant were used for the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCancer is still the leading cause of death worldwide, burdening the global medical system. Rosmarinic acid (RA) is among the first secondary metabolites discovered and it is a bioactive compound identified in plants such as Boraginaceae and Nepetoideae subfamilies of the Lamiaceae family, including Thymus masticmasti chinaythia koreana, Ocimum sanctum, and Hyptis pectinate. This updated review is to highlight the chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic effects of RA and its derivatives, thus providing valuable clues for the potential development of some complementary drugs in the treatment of cancers.
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