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View article: Anticoagulation Timing in Acute Stroke With Atrial Fibrillation According to Chronic Kidney Disease: The OPTIMAS Trial
Anticoagulation Timing in Acute Stroke With Atrial Fibrillation According to Chronic Kidney Disease: The OPTIMAS Trial Open
BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk of ischemic stroke (IS) and intracerebral hemorrhage, so the safety and efficacy of early direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) initiation in those with CKD are of cli…
View article: Plant species richness and conservation status of protected and unprotected areas of Kohat District, Northern Pakistan
Plant species richness and conservation status of protected and unprotected areas of Kohat District, Northern Pakistan Open
Kohat, located in northern Pakistan, holds ecological importance due to its distinct climate, diverse vegetation, and conservation concerns. This study hypothesizes that protected areas exhibit higher plant diversity and biomass than unpro…
View article: SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING A NOVEL STEM EXTRACT OF ANABASIS LACHNANTHA and THEIR INSECTICIDAL, ANTIOXIDANT, and ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS
SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING A NOVEL STEM EXTRACT OF ANABASIS LACHNANTHA and THEIR INSECTICIDAL, ANTIOXIDANT, and ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS Open
Biogenic fabrication of metallic nanoparticles is an emerging discipline for the production of nanoproducts that exert potent antioxidant and antibacterial activity, and do not suffer from the limitations inherent in physicochemical synthe…
View article: Recent Trends in Improving Resistance against Diseases Using Molecular Genetics and Omics Tools
Recent Trends in Improving Resistance against Diseases Using Molecular Genetics and Omics Tools Open
CHIEF ORGANIZER AND FOCAL PERSON MESSAGE Dear Participants, It is with immense pleasure and excitement that I extend my warmest welcome to you for the upcoming 1st International Conference on Recent Trends in Improving Resistance Against D…
View article: Ultraviolet-enhanced detoxification of chromate and protection of Brassica napus by Aspergillus sojae SH 20
Ultraviolet-enhanced detoxification of chromate and protection of Brassica napus by Aspergillus sojae SH 20 Open
The pervasive issue of heavy metal contamination in agricultural lands poses significant concerns and has wide-ranging implications for ecosystems. However, an encouraging solution lies in exploiting the potential of fungal endophytes to a…
View article: The Effect of Medium-term Protection on the Abundance and Diversity of Natural Flora in District Kohat, Pakistan
The Effect of Medium-term Protection on the Abundance and Diversity of Natural Flora in District Kohat, Pakistan Open
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of human disturbances on plant abundance and diversity and to suggest conservation measures in District Kohat, Pakistan. A total of 25 plots were randomly selected for each type of land-u…
View article: The deteriorating effects of cadmium accumulation on the yield and quality of maize crops
The deteriorating effects of cadmium accumulation on the yield and quality of maize crops Open
Food security is critical for survival but increasing heavy metal particularly cadmium concentration in the environment due to human activity poses a threat to both plants and animals. The experiment was designed to investigate the potenti…
View article: EDTA and IAA Ameliorates Phytoextraction Potential and Growth of Sunflower by Mitigating Cu-Induced Morphological and Biochemical Injuries
EDTA and IAA Ameliorates Phytoextraction Potential and Growth of Sunflower by Mitigating Cu-Induced Morphological and Biochemical Injuries Open
As an essential micronutrient, copper is vital for normal growth and development of plants, however, its accumulation in soil exerts a severe negative impact on the agronomic characteristics and yield of the crop plants. Phytoextraction is…
View article: The impact of wheat resistance and bio-rational insecticides toxicity against cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi L. (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
The impact of wheat resistance and bio-rational insecticides toxicity against cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi L. (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Open
Aphids cause substantial damage to the wheat crop. In order to determine how host plant resistance and insecticides manage the Rhopalosiphum padi L. Current experiments were carried out to find the influence of host plant resistance and bi…
View article: Exogenous Phytohormones and Fertilizers Enhance Jatropha curcas L. Growth through the Regulation of Physiological, Morphological, and Biochemical Parameters
Exogenous Phytohormones and Fertilizers Enhance Jatropha curcas L. Growth through the Regulation of Physiological, Morphological, and Biochemical Parameters Open
Jatropha curcas L. is a perennial plant, that emerged as a biodiesel crop attracting the great interest of researchers. However, it is considered a semi-wild plant and needed to apply crop-improving practices to enhance its full yield pote…
View article: Enhancement of Cadmium Phytoremediation Potential of Helianthus annuus L. with Application of EDTA and IAA
Enhancement of Cadmium Phytoremediation Potential of Helianthus annuus L. with Application of EDTA and IAA Open
The aim of the current study was to assess the cadmium (Cd) phytoremediation potential of Helianthus annuus L. that was exposed to 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg of cadmium for 15, 30, and 60 days with application of EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacet…
View article: Bridging the Chemical Profile and Biomedical Effects of Scutellaria edelbergii Essential Oils
Bridging the Chemical Profile and Biomedical Effects of Scutellaria edelbergii Essential Oils Open
The present study explored chemical constituents of Scutellaria edelbergii essential oils (SEEO) for the first time, extracted through hydro-distillation, and screened them against the microbes and free radicals scavenging effect, pain-rel…
View article: Assessment of antimicrobial, antialgal and cytotoxic activities of crude extracts from rhizospheric and freshwater cyanobacterial strains
Assessment of antimicrobial, antialgal and cytotoxic activities of crude extracts from rhizospheric and freshwater cyanobacterial strains Open
Background: This study describes the evaluation of antimicrobial, antialgal and cytotoxic activities of crude extracts from cyanobacterial strains isolated from rhizospheric and freshwater environment.Methods: Four cyanobacterial strains w…
View article: Quantitative ethnobotanical appraisal of medicinal plants used by indigenous communities of District Malakand, Pakistan
Quantitative ethnobotanical appraisal of medicinal plants used by indigenous communities of District Malakand, Pakistan Open
Background: Medicinal plants are the only possible solution to facilitate and treat different complications of human beings. The local residents of District Malakand are dependent on medicinal plants for their primary healthcare. The aim o…
View article: Biological Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Amaryllis vittata (L.) Herit: From Antimicrobial to Biomedical Applications
Biological Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Amaryllis vittata (L.) Herit: From Antimicrobial to Biomedical Applications Open
The current study sought to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Amaryllis vittata (L.) leaf and bulb extracts in order to determine their biological significance and use the toxic plants for human health benefits. The formation of…
View article: Endophytic Fusarium oxysporum GW controlling weed and an effective biostimulant for wheat growth
Endophytic Fusarium oxysporum GW controlling weed and an effective biostimulant for wheat growth Open
Wheat crop has to compete with several weeds including Avena fatua , a noxious weed that alone is responsible for 30–70% losses in the yield annually. Because of the environmental concerns associated with conventional methods, researchers …
View article: Scutellaria petiolata Hemsl. ex Lace & Prain (Lamiaceae).: A New Insight in Biomedical Therapies
Scutellaria petiolata Hemsl. ex Lace & Prain (Lamiaceae).: A New Insight in Biomedical Therapies Open
The recent investigation was designed to explore Scutellaria petiolata Hemsl. ex Lace & Prain (Lamiaceae) whole plant in various extracts (methanol (SPM), dichloromethane (SPDCM), n-Hexane (SPNH), and aqueous (SPAQ) for a phytochemicals as…
View article: Phytochemical Profiling and Bio-Potentiality of Genus Scutellaria: Biomedical Approach
Phytochemical Profiling and Bio-Potentiality of Genus Scutellaria: Biomedical Approach Open
Scutellaria (Lamiaceae) comprises over 360 species. Based on its morphological structure of calyx, also known as Skullcap, it is herbaceous by habit and cosmopolitan by habitat. The species of Scutellaria are widely used in local communiti…
View article: Identification of α-Glucosidase Inhibitors from Scutellaria edelbergii: ESI-LC-MS and Computational Approach
Identification of α-Glucosidase Inhibitors from Scutellaria edelbergii: ESI-LC-MS and Computational Approach Open
The recent study investigated the in vitro anti-diabetic impact of the crude extract (MeOH) and subfractions ethyl acetate (EtOAc); chloroform; n-butanol; n-hexane; and aqueous fraction of S. edelbergii and processed the active EtOAc fract…
View article: [Retracted] Phyto‐Extract‐Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Their Biological Activities
[Retracted] Phyto‐Extract‐Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Their Biological Activities Open
Background . Nanotechnology finds broad applications in the field of nanomedicine, an emerging new field used for diagnosis, treatment, prevention of diseases, and improvement of health. Objectives . To synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgN…
View article: Ethnomedicinal and traditional uses of the Ferns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Ethnomedicinal and traditional uses of the Ferns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
Ferns are often used by indigenous people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study was designed to collect the ethnomedicinal and traditional knowledge of these locals about this group of vascular plants. Forty taxa belong to nineteen g…
View article: GC-MS Analysis and Biomedical Therapy of Oil from n-Hexane Fraction of Scutellaria edelbergii Rech. f.: In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Approach
GC-MS Analysis and Biomedical Therapy of Oil from n-Hexane Fraction of Scutellaria edelbergii Rech. f.: In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Approach Open
The current study aimed to explore the crude oils obtained from the n-hexane fraction of Scutellaria edelbergii and further analyzed, for the first time, for their chemical composition, in vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti…
View article: Effect of Cadmium and Copper Exposure on Growth, Physio-Chemicals and Medicinal Properties of Cajanus cajan L. (Pigeon Pea)
Effect of Cadmium and Copper Exposure on Growth, Physio-Chemicals and Medicinal Properties of Cajanus cajan L. (Pigeon Pea) Open
Soil contamination with heavy metals is an emerging concern in the modern era, affecting all forms of life. Pigeon pea is a multi-use shrub with medicinal and nutritional values. On the basis of a randomized complete design, we investigate…
View article: Impacting the Remedial Potential of Nano Delivery-Based Flavonoids for Breast Cancer Treatment
Impacting the Remedial Potential of Nano Delivery-Based Flavonoids for Breast Cancer Treatment Open
Breast cancer persists as a diffuse source of cancer despite persistent detection and treatment. Flavonoids, a type of polyphenol, appear to be a productive option in the treatment of breast cancer, because of their capacity to regulate th…
View article: Curcumin Nanoparticles as Promising Therapeutic Agents for Drug Targets
Curcumin Nanoparticles as Promising Therapeutic Agents for Drug Targets Open
Curcuma longa is very well-known medicinal plant not only in the Asian hemisphere but also known across the globe for its therapeutic and medicinal benefits. The active moiety of Curcuma longa is curcumin and has gained importance in vario…
View article: Biomedical Applications of Scutellaria edelbergii Rech. f.: In Vitro and In Vivo Approach
Biomedical Applications of Scutellaria edelbergii Rech. f.: In Vitro and In Vivo Approach Open
In the current study, in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities and in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of Scutellaria edelbergii Rech. f. (crude extract and subfractions, i.e., n-hexane, ethyl acetate (EtOAc), chlor…
View article: Antifungal Activity of Six Medicinal Plants of Pakistan Against Selected Fungi
Antifungal Activity of Six Medicinal Plants of Pakistan Against Selected Fungi Open
Antifungal properties of Cucumis sativus, Portulaca oleracea, Malus baccata, Saxifraga flagillaris, Geranium wallichianum. and Monotheca buxifolia were evaluated against Alternaria, Acremonium, Verticillium, Pythium, and Trichoderma, using…