Phyto-Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Using Various Plant Extracts.

, (mint), (coriander), and (lemongrass) leaf extracts were used to synthesize stable silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) by green chemistry. UV-vis spectrophotometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy techniques were used to characterize these biosynthesized nanoparticles. The data indicated that the silver nanoparticles were successfully synthesized, and the narrower particle size distribution was at 10-22 nm by maintaining a specific pH.

CDC14A phosphatase is essential for hearing and male fertility in mouse and human.

The Cell Division-Cycle-14 gene encodes a dual-specificity phosphatase necessary in yeast for exit from mitosis. Numerous disparate roles of vertebrate Cell Division-Cycle-14 (CDC14A) have been proposed largely based on studies of cultured cancer cells in vitro. The in vivo functions of vertebrate CDC14A are largely unknown.

Epidemiology, major risk factors and genetic predisposition for breast cancer in the Pakistani population.

Occurrence of breast cancer is related to genetic as well as cultural, environmental and life-style factors. Variations in diversity of these factors among different ethnic groups and geographical areas emphasize the immense need for studies in all racial-ethnic populations. The incidence of breast cancer in Pakistan is highest in Asians after Jews in Israel and 2.

Making personalized prostate cancer medicine a reality: challenges and opportunities in the re-establishment of gold standards.

Prostate cancer is a serious multidimensional disorder that arises because of misrepresentation of signaling cascades and acquired resistance against apoptosis. It is progressively becoming more insurmountable because of rheostat like switching of oncogenic signaling in androgen dependent and androgen depleted microenvironment. Additionally, oncogenic fusion proteins have been explored in prostate cancer tissues thus adding another layer of complexity to the targeting of protein network in cancer cell and generate hurdles in the standardization of therapy.

Prevalence and molecular characterization of dengue viruses serotypes in 2010 epidemic.

During August to November 2010, a dengue (DEN) outbreak occurred, and several cities of Pakistan were affected. In this study, serum samples from 317 patients, based on clinical symptoms and blood test, were included from Lahore, Sheikhpura and Gujranwala cities for further diagnosis of different genotypes of DEN virus. The samples were categorized into 2 groups: group 1 containing patients with dengue fever (DF) without hemorrhagic manifestations (DF) (n=228) and group 2 involving patients having DF with hemorrhagic manifestations (dengue hemorrhagic fever) (n=89).

Variable expressivity of FGF3 mutations associated with deafness and LAMM syndrome.

Background: Recessive mutations of fibroblast growth factor 3 (FGF3) can cause LAMM syndrome (OMIM 610706), characterized by fully penetrant complete labyrinthine aplasia, microtia and microdontia.

Methods: We performed a prospective molecular genetic and clinical study of families segregating hearing loss linked to FGF3 mutations. Ten affected individuals from three large Pakistani families segregating FGF3 mutations were imaged with CT, MRI, or both to detect inner ear abnormalities.