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Afzal Hussain
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Open AccessSalt stress amelioration and nutrient strengthening in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) via biochar amendment and zinc fortification: seed priming versus foliar application
Soil salinity is a major nutritional challenge with poor agriculture production characterized by high sodium (Na+) ions in the soil. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and biochar have received attention as a sus...
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Development of SnO2-SnSe composites for the efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue
The discharge of toxic industrial effluents into freshwater has a significant impact on both humans and aquatic lives, which needs to be addressed on an urgent basis. SnO2, a wide bandgap material possesses good ...
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Impact of Cu and La on the structural, morphological, magnetic, photocatalytic, and antibacterial traits of cobalt spinel nanoferrites
The multifunctional copper and lanthanum doped CoFe2O4 nanoferrites of chemical formula, Co1-xCuxLayFe2-yO4, (x = 0.0–0.04; y = 0.0–0.03) were fabricated via the sol-gel auto-combustion (SG) approach to investiga...
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Investigating the chemo-preventive role of noscapine in lung carcinoma via therapeutic targeting of human aurora kinase B
Lung carcinoma is the major contributor to global cancer incidence and one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Irregularities in signal transduction events, genetic alterations, and mu...
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Synthesis of highly effective CuO–FeSe2 composites for the photodegradation of RhB under visible light
The release of industrial effluents into fresh water is a major contributor of water contamination. Therefore, it is highly desirable to develop a viable solution to this alarming issue to improve the quality ...
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Insights into Intra Periodontal Pocket Pathogenesis, Treatment, In Vitro-In Vivo Models, Products and Patents, Challenges and Opportunity
Periodontal disease is a multifactorial pathogenic condition involving microbial infection, inflammation, and various systemic complications. Here, a systematic and comprehensive review discussing key-points s...
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Generated by the Photoionization Process for Anti-biofilm Application
The present investigation focuses on microwave-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Bombax ceiba bud powder (BCBPAgNPS). In the present report, different microwave powers, i.e., 100 w, 180 w, 300...
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Open AccessDomestic wastewater treatment by Pistia stratiotes in constructed wetland
The objective of the study was to evaluate the performance of Pistia stratiotes for treatment of domestic wastewater in a free surface water flow constructed wetland. The objective of the study was to evaluate co...
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Process optimization of nutritious whey incorporated wheat-barley buns and assessment of their physical, nutritional, and antioxidant profiles
The present study investigated the effect of independent variables, i.e., barley flour (30 to 50%), water content in liquid whey (83.3 to 93.3%), and dough resting time (90 to 150 min), on liquid whey incorpor...
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Role of Synbiotics in Inflammatory Lung Diseases
The microbiome of human gut or lungs is a sophisticated ecology of bacterial strains that inhabits the respiratory and digestive systems. Over the course of millions of years, these microbes coevolved with the...
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Role of Exosomes in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases
Parkinson’s disease (PD), the second most common neurological ailment in the world after Alzheimer’s disease (AD), affects about 1% of those over 65 years. Exosomes were first thought to be useless cell debris...
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Microwave Assisted Green Extraction of Pectin from Citrus maxima Albedo and Flavedo, Process Optimization, Characterisation and Comparison with Commercial Pectin
The present study demonstrates that the albedo (AP) and flavedo (FP) portions of Citrus maxima, are often discarded as agricultural waste that has the potential to manufacture high-quality pectin. The efficacy of...
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HSPiP and QbD Program–Based Analytical Method Development and Validation to Quantify Ketoconazole in Dermatokinetic Study
Ketoconazole (KTZ) is the most potential azole anti-mycotic drug. The quantification of KTZ from various layers of the skin after topical application of lipidic nanocarriers is critical. We addressed a sensitive,...
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Open AccessCorrection: A narrative review on the role of magnesium in immune regulation, inflammation, infectious diseases, and cancer
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Numerical optimization of hydrothermal liquefaction process for the production of bio-oil and bio-char from Citrus maxima peel waste and product characterization
This research study aims to potential utilization of Citrus maxima peel waste and optimize the hydrothermal liquefaction process for the production of bio-oil (BO) and bio-char (BC). The effect of several HTL pro...
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Open AccessA narrative review on the role of magnesium in immune regulation, inflammation, infectious diseases, and cancer
Magnesium (Mg) has gained much importance recently because of its unique range of biological functions. It is one of the most significant micronutrients in biological systems. This review aims to outline the i...
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HPV pathogenesis, various types of vaccines, safety concern, prophylactic and therapeutic applications to control cervical cancer, and future perspective
Over 98% of cervical cancers (CC) are caused by regular infections with "high risk" genotype of the human papilloma virus (HPV). However, this is not always the causative factor. Therefore, production of HPV v...
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Chemistry of Rhodium
Rhodium (Rh) is an inert chemical element with atomic number 45. It is a d-block element and member of group 9 within period 5 of the periodic table. In nature, rhodium frequently exists as a free metal, less ...
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Mechanism of Therapeutic Action of Rhodium Complexes
have displayed a broad range of therapeutic activities including anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiparasitic. Some rhodium complexes exhibit different mechanisms of action from those of...
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Introduction: Metal Complexes as Therapeutic Agents
, diseases of bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic origins are claiming millions of lives annually all over the world. Metal complexes have been extensively developed and tested for anticancer, antibacterial...
