Publications by authors named "Talha Umar"

Interferon-Ï„ (IFN-Ï„) participates in the establishment of endometrial receptivity in ruminants. However, the precise mechanisms by which IFN-Ï„ establishes bovine endometrial receptivity remain largely unknown. Interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF1) is a classical interferon-stimulated gene (ISG) induced by type I interferon, including IFN-Ï„.

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2'-Hydroxychalcone is a hydroxyl derivative of chalcones, which are biosynthetic precursors of flavonoids and rich in the human diet. The anticancer activity of 2'-hydroxychalcone has been reported in several cancers but remains to be investigated in breast cancer. In the current study, 2'-hydroxychalcone showed significant cytotoxicity against breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and CMT-1211.

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Endometritis plays an important role in mare infertility. Certain infectious agents interfere with the innate immune system of endometrium, causing a systemic inflammatory response that lasts for a long time and circulates via the blood or cellular degeneration, leading to endometritis due to bacterial endotoxins. Different small, non-coding RNA molecules are involved in many biological functions.

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The primary focus of this study is to elucidate the adverse effect of dried leaf extract of spearmint (SE) on histomorphometry of ovaries and uterus of pregnant albino rats along with weight and crown-rump length (CRL) of their fetuses. Albino rats (n=30) were split into three groups, viz; Group A (Placebo), Group B (0.3g/kg SE) and Group C (0.

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Acute lung injury (ALI) and sepsis are complicated syndromes that are often left untreated in critically ill patients. 6-Gingerol is a phenolic phytochemical compound that is found in fresh ginger, has pharmacological effects against inflammation. This study explored the roles of 6-gingerol in a mouse model of acute lung injury caused by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and RAW-264.

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Background: Sodium new houttuyfonate (SNH) has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-cancer effects. However, few studies have investigated the effect of SNH on breast cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate whether SNH has therapeutic potential for targeting breast cancer.

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Endometritis is a severe postpartum inflammatory disease that puts cows' reproductive health at risk and causes the dairy industry to suffer significant financial losses. The present study aimed to investigate the regulatory role of miR‑26a in LPS‑induced bovine endometrial epithelial cells (bEECs) and the implication for endometritis. Here, we found inflammatory cell infiltration and destruction of endometrial structure in cow uterus, and dramatic increase in myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and upregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6) in endometritis.

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Mastitis, caused by a variety of pathogenic microorganisms, seriously threatens the safety and economic benefits of the dairy industry. Vitexin, a flavone glucoside found in many plant species, has been widely reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticancer, neuroprotective, and cardioprotective effects. However, few studies have explored the effect of vitexin on mastitis.

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Endometritis is an inflammatory disease that is caused by various pathogenic organisms. Andrograpanin is a compound of Andrographis paniculata, which has an important role in many inflammatory diseases, but the molecular mechanism of andrograpanin to combat inflammation is unclear. This study shows the anti-inflammatory effect of andrograpanin on Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) stimulated bovine endometrial epithelial cells (bEECs) and LPS-induced mouse model.

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Endometritis is inflammation of endometrium due to various factors and is a common cause of infertility. Several remedies used for endometritis like antibiotics, hormones, and herbs. Studies confirm that microRNAs play a significant role in various inflammatory diseases.

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Background: Persistent endometritis caused by bacterial infections has lethal effects on the reproductive performance of dairy cattle, which compromises animal welfare and delays or prevents pregnancy. The microRNA (miRNA) miR-34 family plays a pivotal role in the inflammatory process; however, the precise mechanism of miR-34a in endometritis has not been thoroughly elucidated to date.

Methods: In this study, the endometrium of cows diagnosed with endometritis was harvested for bacterial culture and Gram staining to evaluate bacterial contamination of the uterus.

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Solving the reproductive barriers of dairy cows has become one of the most critical factors determining the dairy industry's development. Clinically, inflammation disease like endometritis is the most crucial cause in reducing dairy production's financial viability. MiR-193 family can induce cell apoptosis and differentiation has been reported in various diseases.

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Acute lung injury (ALI) is acute uncontrolled inflammation of lung tissue that leads to high fatality both in human and animals. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) could be an opportunistic, versatile bacterial etiology of ALI.

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Endometritis in dairy cows is a major economic problem worldwide; without advances in lifestyle management and drug treatment, it causes high morbidity and death. Micro ribonucleic acid (miRNAs) these days is seen as an important part of gene control networks. It is a class of small nucleotides 20-25, single-stranded RNA molecules.

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Objective: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), one of Gram-positive pathogen, is frequently associated with acute lung inflammation. The central feature of S.

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Mastitis is the inflammation of mammary glands which causes huge economic loss in dairy cows. Inflammation, any tissue injury and pathogens in cow udder activate Toll-like Receptors (TLRs). Staphylococcus aureus (S.

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Acute lung injury (ALI) is considered as an uncontrolled inflammatory response that can leads to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which limits the therapeutic strategies. Ginsenosides Rb1 (Rb1), an active ingredient obtained from Panax ginseng, possesses a broad range of pharmacological and medicinal properties, comprising the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor activities. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the protective effects of Rb1 against S.

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Hederacoside-C (HDC) is a biological active ingredient, extracted from the leaves of Hedera helix. It has been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties. However, the effects of HDC on Staphylococcus aureus (S.

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Acute lung inflammation is one among the top of infectious diseases. It is a pulmonary dysfunctional disease. It breaks the physiological coordination in the structures and functions of respiratory system.

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Acute lung injury (ALI) is clinically characterized by excessive inflammation leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), having high morbidity and mortality both in human and animals. Ginsenoside Rb1 (Rb1) is a major primary bioactive component extracted by Panax ginseng, which has numerous pharmacological functions such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. However, the anti-inflammatory effects of Rb1 in Staphylococcus aureus (S.

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