25 results match your criteria: "Bahauddin Zakriya University[Affiliation]"

Drought-induced stress presents a substantial threat as it disrupts the normal growth of cereal crops and leads to decreased yields. The persistent occurrence of drought conditions significantly impacts the growth and development of pearl millet. This study aimed to explore how calcium chloride (CaCl2) regulates the growth of pearl millet when it faces a lack of water.

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Alongshan virus (ALSV) is a novel tick-borne virus associated with human diseases. The ALSV is a segmented flavivirus from the family Flaviviridae. It is currently considered as tick-borne arbovirus.

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This study delves into the paradox of the financial resource curse, exploring how the abundance of natural resources in a country paradoxically constrains firms' accessibility to financing. Despite the potential economic boon natural resources represent, evidence suggests that they can lead to less diversified economies, making it challenging for firms outside the resource sector to access financing. Our research aims to dissect this phenomenon by analyzing microeconomic statistics on the financial accessibility of enterprises, juxtaposed with macroeconomic statistics across 170 countries, encompassing over 10,000 firms surveyed from 1990 to 2022.

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This literature review emphasizes the innovative role of ferroptosis in cancer treatment. Ferroptosis is a kind of deliberate cell death that is characterized by the generation of lipid peroxides and needs the presence of iron. Ferroptosis is a controlled cell death process that adheres to certain rules and regulations.

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The presence of conditions like Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, hemochromatosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases and metabolic syndrome can elevate the susceptibility to hepatic cellular carcinoma (HCC). Utilizing network-based gene expression profiling network analyst tools, presents a novel approach for drug target discovery. The significance level (-score) obtained through Cytoscape in the intended center gene survival assessment confirms the identification of all target center genes, which play a fundamental role in disease formation and progression in HCC.

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Background: The use of natural products in skin care has been valued for their tremendous therapeutic benefits since ancient times. The current study was aimed at exploring the plant extract and development of a stable emulgel loaded with the same extract to assess its cosmeceutical potentials.

Methodology: A stable emulgel loaded with methanolic plant extract along with its control gel was prepared by homogenization.

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Disputes about the probable availability of safe water and the efficacy of processed wastewater are key issues that necessitate a suitable solution to enhance the quality of clean water. The current research emphasizes the synthesis of ZnSe-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites (ZnSe:rGO) with different weight ratios of rGO (represented as X = 0.6, 1 and 1.

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This study determined the individual and combined effects of extracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and quercetin (QUE) on the quality of post-thawed sperm and the fertilization potential of Lohi rams. In experiment 1, semen samples from four Lohi rams were pooled and extended with different concentrations of ATP or QUE (control; no ATP or QUE, 1 or 2 mM ATP and 10 or 20 μM QUE). In experiment 2, pooled semen samples were extended with various combinations of ATP and QUE (control; no ATP and QUE, 1 mM ATP + 10 μM QUE, 1 mM ATP + 20 μM QUE, 2 mM ATP + 10 μM QUE and 2 mM ATP + 20 μM QUE).

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The therapeutical attributes of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) in both conditions (in vitro and in vivo) have been investigated using different plants. This study focused on the green chemistry approach that was employed to optimize the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The characterization of obtained -AgNPs was undertaken using UV-visible spectroscopy, Atomic-force microscopy (AFM), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Energy-Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis.

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Two-dimensional graphene oxide (GO)-based lamellar membranes have been widely developed for desalination, water purification, gas separation, and pervaporation. However, membranes with a well-organized multilayer structure and controlled pore size remain a challenge. Herein, an easy and efficient method is used to fabricate MoO@GO and WO@GO nanocomposite membranes with controlled structure and interlayer spacing.

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The purpose of this study was to purify the phytoconstituents and to explore the antibacterial, antifungal, phytotoxic and cytotoxic potential of dichloromethane and methanol extracts of aerial and root parts of Trigonella polycerata. The phytochemical study on methanol extract of aerial parts of the plant led to the isolation and purification of seven compounds that were identified as 3,4-dimethoxycinnamaldehyde, Trigocoumarin, 6,7,8-trimethoxycoumarin, Penduletin, 5-hydroxy-3,6,7,4´-tetramethoxyflavone, 3,5,7-trihydroxy-6,4-dimethoxyflavone and 5-hydroxy-4,7-dimethoxyflavone. These structures were elucidated by interpretation of EI-MS and NMR spectral data.

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Environmental pollution induced by heavy metals has been identified as a leading threat in the modern era. Woody tree species may play a crucial role in the removal of heavy metals from soil and air, thus minimizing pollution potential. The present study was designed to evaluate the phytoremediation potential of six tree species; Azadirachta indica, Cassia fistula, Conocarpus erectus, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Morus alba, and Populus deltoids, respectively, in the industrial and residential areas of Faisalabad based on the concentrations of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), and copper (Cu) in their leaves and barks in winter (2018) and summer (2019) seasons.

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Fig (Ficus carica) is a species of flowering plants within the mulberry family. During June 2020, leaf spots were observed on several fig plants (31°26'15.0"N 73°04'25.

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This study was carried out to isolate the secondary metabolites and to evaluate the antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, phytotoxic, anti-leishmanial and α-glucosidase activities of dichloromethane and methanol extracts of whole plant of Astragalus creticus. Preliminary phytochemical screening indicated flavonoids, saponins, tannins and cardiac glycosides in this plant. Phytochemical evaluation of methanol extract resulted in isolation and characterization of Ethyl gallate, 1-triacontanoic acid, quercimeritrin, kaempferol-7-O-β-D-glucopyranose, myricetin, kaempferol, betulinic acid, stigmasterol and Daucosterol.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Phytophthora capsici is a harmful fungus that affects crops, particularly chilli pepper, at different growth stages; researchers identified two highly virulent isolates through morphological and pathogenicity tests.
  • - The study isolated fifteen bacteria from the chilli pepper rhizosphere, with eight showing potential to inhibit P. capsici growth in lab tests, all identified as species of Pseudomonas and Bacillus through genetic analysis.
  • - Greenhouse experiments demonstrated that these beneficial bacteria significantly reduced P. capsici infections and improved plant growth, suggesting their use in developing eco-friendly bioformulations as an alternative to synthetic pesticides.
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Background: Severe bleeding and perforation of the colon and rectum are complications of ulcerative colitis which can be treated by a targeted drug delivery system.

Purpose: Development of colon-targeted delivery usually involves a complex formulation process and coating steps of pH-sensitive methacrylic acid based Eudragit. The current work was purposefully designed to develop dicalcium phosphate (DCP) facilitated with Eudragit-S100-based pH-dependent, uncoated mesalamine matrix tablets.

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Solar energy systems are a cheaper and easy solution to cope with severe energy crisis especially in emerging economies including Turkey which exerted huge efforts to enhance the existing solar power projects. However, the selection of the optimal site for the installation of solar projects needs vigorous investigation through various factors. Adequate quantitative scientific research is required for the process of site selection in Turkey.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Indigofera argentea Burm. f.; commonly known as neel, jantari, hathio; is traditionally used for the treatment of headache, fever, inflammation and body pain.

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Optimal stockpiling is the best possible strategy to overcome the problem of peak oil periods of oil producer economies. We measured the properties of strategic petroleum oil reserve and general equilibrium and its peak oil effects. Measured the optimized scales of SPR through using oil price model, global oil market, and depletion effects of oil production classification.

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Heat stress induced by long periods of high ambient temperature decreases animal productivity, leading to heavy economic losses. This devastating situation for livestock production is even becoming worse under the present climate change scenario. Strategies focused to breed animals with better thermo-tolerance and climatic resilience are keenly sought these days to mitigate impacts of heat stress especially in high input livestock production systems.

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Alternative treatment in Hepatitis B by using polyherbal formulation.

Pak J Pharm Sci

January 2017

Department of Research and Development, Herbion Pakistan (Pvt) Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi, Pakistan.

The hepatitis B is most prevalent diseases (along with morbidities) in Asian countries. This research study has been conducted to provide an alternative treatment which is safe, effective and cost-effective to comprehend relations of disease, symptoms, patients response and the clinical response via better management of hepatitis B. The goal of this research is to evaluate efficacy and safety of herbal medicine as compared to allopathic medicine in patients suffering from hepatitis B.

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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate Cytotoxic, α-Chymotrypsin and Urease inhibition activities of the plant .

Materials & Methods: Dichloromethane and methanol extracts of the plant were evaluated for cytotoxic, α-Chymotrypsin and Urease inhibition by using Brine Shrimp lethality bioassay and enzymatic inhibition assays respectively.

Results: The methanol extract of the plant exhibited significant cytotoxic activity.

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The present research is preliminary biological screening of Euphorbia helioscopia L. (Euphorbiaceae). Dichloromethane and methanol extracts of the aerial parts of the plant were investigated for their antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial and phytotoxic activities.

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