Publications by authors named "Syed Mansoor"

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  • - This study investigated how vitexin impacts sepsis-related acute lung injury, utilizing network pharmacology and various lab experiments to assess its potential in preventing cell death and regulating specific genetic pathways.
  • - The researchers created a model of acute lung injury in mice and human lung cells, discovering that vitexin effectively reduced inflammation and lung damage while enhancing cell recovery and function through multiple experimental techniques.
  • - Results revealed that vitexin lowers oxidative stress and influences epigenetic factors related to inflammation, highlighting its potential as a treatment for acute lung injury and suggesting new therapeutic targets for future research.
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  • Lung cancer, one of the most common cancers, is divided into small cell (SCLC) and non-small cell (NSCLC) types, with NSCLC being more prevalent and further categorized into lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC).
  • The study extracted and analyzed mRNA data to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and mitophagy-related genes (DEMRGs) in LUAD and LUSC, resulting in the discovery of 986 and 1714 DEGs respectively, and highlighting 7 key DEMRGs that correlate with important biological functions.
  • The research emphasizes the significance of selected DEMRGs for prognostic purposes in LUAD,
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Objectives: Neurological disorders are the world's most distressing problem. The adverse effects of current medications continue to compel scientists to seek safer, more effective, and economically affordable alternatives. In this vein, we explored the effect of D-Pinitol on isoproterenol-induced neurotoxicity in mice.

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Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the most common malignant subtype of lung cancer (LC). miR-200 family is one of the prime miR regulators of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and worst overall survival (OS) in LC patients. The study aimed to identify and validate the key differentially expressed immune-related genes (DEIRGs) regulated by miR-200 family which may serve for therapeutic aspects in LUAD tumor microenvironment (TME) by affecting cancer progression, invasion, and metastasis.

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Lung cancer is one of the most commonly occurring malignant cancers with the highest rate of mortality globally. Difference between lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) and lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and their treatment strategies according to genetic markers may be helpful in reducing the cancer progression and increasing the overall survival (OS) in patients. LUSC is known for comparatively less typical onco-drivers, target therapy resistance, marked genomic complexity, and a reasonably higher mutation rate.

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  • Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a widely used cancer treatment but can cause kidney damage, limiting its effectiveness, while Nerolidol (NERO) is a natural compound with potential protective effects.
  • In experiments with HK-2 renal cells and Swiss Albino mice, NERO treatment significantly reduced markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, and kidney injury, compared to CP alone.
  • NERO at certain doses also improved kidney function by lowering levels of harmful substances like uric acid and urea, and showed structural improvements in kidney tissue, indicating its potential in mitigating CP-induced nephrotoxicity.
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Unlabelled: Acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are lung complications diagnosed by impaired gaseous exchanges leading to mortality. From the diverse etiologies, sepsis is a prominent contributor to ALI/ARDS. In the present study, we retrieved sepsis-induced ARDS mRNA expression profile and identified 883 differentially expressed genes (DEGs).

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The anillin actin-binding protein (ANLN) is immensely overexpressed in cancers, including lung cancer (LC). Phytocompounds have gained interest due to their broader potential and reduced unwanted effects. Screening numerous compounds presents a challenge, but in silico molecular docking is pragmatic.

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Despite all epidemiological, clinical, and experimental research efforts, therapeutic concepts in sepsis and sepsis-induced multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) remain limited and unsatisfactory. Currently, gene expression data sets are widely utilized to discover new biomarkers and therapeutic targets in diseases. In the present study, we analyzed MODS expression profiles (comprising 13 sepsis and 8 control samples) retrieved from NCBI-GEO and found 359 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), among which 170 were downregulated and 189 were upregulated.

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Pro-inflammatory macrophage polarization is crucial in acute inflammatory diseases like Acute lung injury (ALI), and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is believed to promote inflammation in such cases. Therefore, our study aimed to deliver anti-prostaglandin E synthase 2 small interfering RNA antibodies (anti-PGE2-siRNA) through lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) in RAW264.

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Lung cancer (LC) is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Smoking has been identified as the main contributing cause of the disease's development. The study aimed to identify the key genes in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the two major types of LC.

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Acute lung injury is a life-threatening medical problem induced by sepsis or endotoxins and may be associated with enhanced Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress). Vitamin-D (Vit-D) possesses an anti-inflammatory effect; however, this specific mechanism on acute lung injury is still unknown. Here we scrutinize the mechanism of Vit-D on Acute lung injury (ALI) models and explored the Vit-D augmented miRNA's role in regulating the ER stress pathway in ALI.

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Cardiovascular diseases are the most disturbing problems throughout the world. The side effects of existing drugs are continuously compelling the scientist to look for better options in terms of safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Our study is also a move in this direction.

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Sphingolipid metabolism is the forefront area of cancer research, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully explored yet. Sphingolipid metabolites [ceramide, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P)] are critical players in cell growth and apoptosis. Sphk1 is a key enzyme, catalyzing the phosphorylation of sphingosine to S1P, favoring cell proliferation and survival.

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Sepsis has affected millions of populations of all age groups, locations, and sexes worldwide. Immune systems, either innate or adaptive are dysregulated due to the infection. Various biomarkers are present to date, still sepsis is a primary cause of mortality.

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Background And Aim: Cancer cells exhibit Warburg effect, characterized by increased glycolysis followed by fermentative conversion of pyruvate to lactate. Upregulation of Lactate Dehydrogenase-A (LDH-A) is elucidated to be a dominant molecular mediator of the phenomenon. Also, microRNA (miRNA) dysregulation participates in malignant progression and dissemination in several cancers.

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Chemokines are small secreted proteins that regulate the immune system by signaling through chemokine receptors to induce immune cell migration, motility, and infiltration into the tissue. Altered chemokine/receptor expression is associated with numerous inflammatory diseases, and more recently in non-immune cell diseases like cancer. Emerging new studies demonstrate that chemokines can directly modulate the tumor microenvironment (TME) to assist tumorigenesis by regulating proinflammatory signaling, immune cell infiltration,and metastasis.

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COVID-19 is a sneaking deadly disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The rapid increase in the number of infected patients worldwide enhances the exigency for medicines. However, precise therapeutic drugs are not available for COVID-19; thus, exhaustive research is critically required to unscramble the pathogenic tools and probable therapeutic targets for the development of effective therapy.

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The primary physiological process of respiration produces carbon dioxide (CO) that reacts with water molecules which subsequently liberates bicarbonate (HCO-) and protons. Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are the primary catalyst involved in this conversion. More than 16 isoforms of human CAs show organ or subcellular specific activity.

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Essential hypertension (EH) is a significant health issue around the globe. The indifferent therapy regimen suggests varied physiological functions due to the lifestyle and genetic presentations of an individual. The endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NOS3) gene is a crucial vascular system marker in EH that contributes significantly to the phenotype.

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  • Thrombospondin-1 (THBS1) levels rise in low-oxygen (hypoxic) environments and are linked to cardiovascular issues, particularly in hypertension.
  • A study compared hypertensive individuals from high-altitude Ladakh (3500 m) and low-altitude north India (~200 m), finding that THBS1 levels were higher in the high-altitude group.
  • Genetic factors, specifically certain gene variants, were found to interact with THBS1 levels and hypertension, indicating a complex relationship between genetics and the impact of hypoxia on cardiovascular health.
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  • Macrophage polarization between M1 (anti-tumor) and M2 (pro-tumor) states is crucial for tumor growth, particularly in Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
  • Recent studies highlight the impact of microRNAs, especially miR-34a-5p, on macrophage behavior, indicating their potential as therapeutic targets for lung cancer.
  • Manipulating miR-34a-5p levels can convert M2 macrophages to M1, reducing tumor cell proliferation and enhancing anti-tumor effects through mechanisms like increased nitric oxide production.
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  • Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a widely used anticancer drug that poses significant cardiotoxic risks, including high mortality rates and poor outcomes, even at therapeutic doses.
  • The cardiotoxic effects of CP are linked to decreased antioxidant enzyme levels, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammatory markers, and direct damage to heart tissue, leading to complications like myocarditis and heart failure.
  • The manuscript reviews the mechanisms of CP-induced cardiotoxicity, existing treatments, and explores natural bioactives as potential protective agents, aiming to provide comprehensive insights for researchers in the field.
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