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View article: Efficacy of mycosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles against bacterial infections and oxidative stress
Efficacy of mycosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles against bacterial infections and oxidative stress Open
Biologically mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized from Aspergillus flavus extract and evaluated to check their antibacterial and antioxidant properties, particularly against Mycobacterium fortuitum and Serratia marc…
View article: In-vitro enzyme inhibition, kinetics, molecular docking and dynamics simulation approaches to decoding the mechanism of Ficus virens in cholinesterase inhibition
In-vitro enzyme inhibition, kinetics, molecular docking and dynamics simulation approaches to decoding the mechanism of Ficus virens in cholinesterase inhibition Open
In the current study, we investigate the bioactive potentials and mode of action of Ficus virens bark (FVB) extract against cholinesterase enzymes, via in-vitro cell-free cholinesterase inhibition kinetics, molecular docking, ADMET and dyn…
View article: Anti-aggregation potential of polyphenols from Ajwa date palm (Phoenix dactylifera): An in-silico analysis
Anti-aggregation potential of polyphenols from Ajwa date palm (Phoenix dactylifera): An in-silico analysis Open
Background: Amyloid β (Aβ) fibril agglomeration is crucial in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) etiology, leading to significant harm to the central nervous system. Polyphenols have been investigated for their capacity to hinder Aβ agglomeration. O…
View article: Understanding the role of miRNAs in cervical cancer pathogenesis and therapeutic responses
Understanding the role of miRNAs in cervical cancer pathogenesis and therapeutic responses Open
Cervical cancer (CC) is the most common cancer in women and poses a serious threat to health. Despite familiarity with the factors affecting its etiology, initiation, progression, treatment strategies, and even resistance to therapy, it is…
View article: Ferroptosis targeting natural compounds as a promising approach for developing potent liver cancer agents
Ferroptosis targeting natural compounds as a promising approach for developing potent liver cancer agents Open
Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. However, treatment options, including surgical resection, transplantation, and molecular drug therapies, are of limited effectiveness. Recent studies have demonstr…
View article: Mechanistic insights into the potential role of dietary polyphenols and their nanoformulation in the management of Alzheimer’s disease
Mechanistic insights into the potential role of dietary polyphenols and their nanoformulation in the management of Alzheimer’s disease Open
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a very common neurodegenerative disorder associated with memory loss and a progressive decline in cognitive activity. The two major pathophysiological factors responsible for AD are amyloid plaques (comprising a…
View article: A molecular informatics and <i>in-vitro</i> approach to evaluate the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory efficacy of monoterpenes, carvacrol and geraniol
A molecular informatics and <i>in-vitro</i> approach to evaluate the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory efficacy of monoterpenes, carvacrol and geraniol Open
Currently, statins, the β-hydroxy-β-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase (HMG-R) inhibitors, are widely used to lower cholesterol, nevertheless, they have several side effects. Consequently, the present study is designed to unravel the cardioprot…
View article: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigation of Lespedesea Gerardiana
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigation of Lespedesea Gerardiana Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) is giving more prominence to promoting traditional medicine, particularly, in thirdâworld countries. The global market of medicinal plants is estimated at over US$ 60.0 billion which is expected to gro…
View article: Biological Synthesis, Characterization, and Therapeutic Potential of S. commune-Mediated Gold Nanoparticles
Biological Synthesis, Characterization, and Therapeutic Potential of S. commune-Mediated Gold Nanoparticles Open
Green-synthesized gold nanoparticles demonstrate several therapeutic benefits due to their safety, non-toxicity, accessibility, and ecological acceptance. In our study, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were created using an extracellular extract…
View article: Pharmacophore-Based Screening, Molecular Docking, and Dynamic Simulation of Fungal Metabolites as Inhibitors of Multi-Targets in Neurodegenerative Disorders
Pharmacophore-Based Screening, Molecular Docking, and Dynamic Simulation of Fungal Metabolites as Inhibitors of Multi-Targets in Neurodegenerative Disorders Open
Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), negatively affect the economic and psychological system. For AD, there is still a lack of disease-altering treatments and promising cures due to its complex pathophysiology. In…
View article: Lipid-Based Nano-Formulation Development to Enhance Oral Bioavailability of Weakly Aqueous-Soluble Drug for Obesity and Hypertension
Lipid-Based Nano-Formulation Development to Enhance Oral Bioavailability of Weakly Aqueous-Soluble Drug for Obesity and Hypertension Open
The most practical method of drug delivery is oral administration because it has a high rate of patient compliance. However, there are significant obstacles to effective oral medication delivery, including low drug enzymatic/metabolic stab…
View article: Antioxidant, LC-MS Analysis, and Cholinesterase Inhibitory Potentials of Phoenix dactylifera Cultivar Khudari: An In Vitro Enzyme Kinetics and In Silico Study
Antioxidant, LC-MS Analysis, and Cholinesterase Inhibitory Potentials of Phoenix dactylifera Cultivar Khudari: An In Vitro Enzyme Kinetics and In Silico Study Open
We evaluated the therapeutic potentials of Khudari fruit pulp, a functional food and cultivar of Phoenix dactylifera, against neurological disorders. Our results demonstrate a good amount of phytochemicals (total phenolic content: 17.77 ± …
View article: Myco-Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Bioactive Role against Pathogenic Microbes
Myco-Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Bioactive Role against Pathogenic Microbes Open
Nanotechnology based on nanoscale materials is rapidly being used in clinical settings, particularly as a new approach for infectious illnesses. Recently, many physical/chemical approaches utilized to produce nanoparticles are expensive an…
View article: Multitargeted Virtual Screening and Molecular Simulation of Natural Product-like Compounds against GSK3β, NMDA-Receptor, and BACE-1 for the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease
Multitargeted Virtual Screening and Molecular Simulation of Natural Product-like Compounds against GSK3β, NMDA-Receptor, and BACE-1 for the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease Open
The complexity of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and several side effects of currently available medication inclined us to search for a novel natural cure by targeting multiple key regulatory proteins. We initially virtually screened the natural…
View article: Emergence of taurine as a therapeutic agent for neurological disorders
Emergence of taurine as a therapeutic agent for neurological disorders Open
Taurine is a sulfur-containing, semi-essential amino acid that occurs naturally in the body. It alternates between inflammation and oxidative stress-mediated injury in various disease models. As part of its limiting functions, taurine also…
View article: Digital Twins for Trust Building in Autonomous Drones through Dynamic Safety Evaluation
Digital Twins for Trust Building in Autonomous Drones through Dynamic Safety Evaluation Open
The adoption process of innovative software-intensive technologies leverages complex trust concerns in different forms and shapes. Perceived safety plays a fundamental role in technology adoption, being especially crucial in the case of th…
View article: Husk-like Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Apoptosis through ROS Generation in Epidermoid Carcinoma Cells: Effect of Incubation Period on Sol-Gel Synthesis and Anti-Cancerous Properties
Husk-like Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Apoptosis through ROS Generation in Epidermoid Carcinoma Cells: Effect of Incubation Period on Sol-Gel Synthesis and Anti-Cancerous Properties Open
This study effectively reports the influence of experimental incubation period on the sol-gel production of husk-like zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNPs) and their anti-cancerous abilities. The surface morphology of ZNPs was studied with the h…
View article: Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis and diagnostic validity of a prediction score, in patients visiting orthropedic clinics in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis and diagnostic validity of a prediction score, in patients visiting orthropedic clinics in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia: a retrospective cross-sectional study Open
Introduction In Saudi Arabia, the epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not well studied and is marked by inconsistencies in clinical diagnosis. Therefore, in this study, we explored the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and dia…
View article: Epigenetic factors in breast cancer therapy
Epigenetic factors in breast cancer therapy Open
Epigenetic modifications are inherited differences in cellular phenotypes, such as cell gene expression alterations, that occur during somatic cell divisions (also, in rare circumstances, in germ line transmission), but no alterations to t…
View article: Dithymoquinone Analogues as Potential Candidate(s) for Neurological Manifestation Associated with COVID-19: A Therapeutic Strategy for Neuro-COVID
Dithymoquinone Analogues as Potential Candidate(s) for Neurological Manifestation Associated with COVID-19: A Therapeutic Strategy for Neuro-COVID Open
The COVID-19 era has prompted several researchers to search for a linkage between COVID-19 and its associated neurological manifestation. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) acts as one such connecting link. spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 can bind e…
View article: Oleuropein as a Potent Compound against Neurological Complications Linked with COVID-19: A Computational Biology Approach
Oleuropein as a Potent Compound against Neurological Complications Linked with COVID-19: A Computational Biology Approach Open
The association of COVID-19 with neurological complications is a well-known fact, and researchers are endeavoring to investigate the mechanistic perspectives behind it. SARS-CoV-2 can bind to Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) that would eventua…
View article: Homology Modelling, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies of CALMH1 against Secondary Metabolites of Bauhinia variegata to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
Homology Modelling, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies of CALMH1 against Secondary Metabolites of Bauhinia variegata to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Open
Calcium homeostasis modulator 1 (CALHM1) is a protein responsible for causing Alzheimer’s disease. In the absence of an experimentally designed protein molecule, homology modelling was performed. Through homology modelling, different CALHM…
View article: Nobiletin as a Neuroprotectant against NMDA Receptors: An In Silico Approach
Nobiletin as a Neuroprotectant against NMDA Receptors: An In Silico Approach Open
Excitotoxicity is a type of neurodegenerative disorder. It caused by excessive glutamate receptor activation, which leads to neuronal malfunction and fatality. The N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors are found in glutamatergic neurons, a…
View article: Nobiletin Ameliorates Cellular Damage and Stress Response and Restores Neuronal Identity Altered by Sodium Arsenate Exposure in Human iPSCs-Derived hNPCs
Nobiletin Ameliorates Cellular Damage and Stress Response and Restores Neuronal Identity Altered by Sodium Arsenate Exposure in Human iPSCs-Derived hNPCs Open
Environmental exposure to arsenic has been profoundly associated with chronic systemic disorders, such as neurodegeneration, in both experimental models and clinical studies. The neuronal cells of the brain and the nervous system have a li…
View article: Soyasapogenol-B as a Potential Multitarget Therapeutic Agent for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Molecular Docking and Dynamics Study
Soyasapogenol-B as a Potential Multitarget Therapeutic Agent for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Molecular Docking and Dynamics Study Open
Neurodegenerative disorders involve various pathophysiological pathways, and finding a solution for these issues is still an uphill task for the scientific community. In the present study, a combination of molecular docking and dynamics ap…