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Kinetics of oxidation of atropine by K2Cr2O7 in acidic aqueous solutions
(Chemical Publishing Co., 2018)Oxidation of atropine (ATN) by K2Cr2O7 has been studied kinetically in aqueous strongly acidic solutions. The kinetics of this reaction was investigated at different temperatures. A constant pH and constant ionic strength ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pharmacogenomics Among Senior Pharmacy Students: A Cross Sectional Study from Punjab, Pakistan
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2022)Background: Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is essential for optimizing drug therapy and reducing unwanted drug side effects. Our aim was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of senior pharmacy students in Punjab, ... -
Lavandula stoechas significantly alleviates cigarette smoke-induced acute lung injury via modulation of oxidative stress and the NF-κB pathway
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-06)Cigarette smoke (CS) is one of the major triggering factorsfor oxidative stress and contributes to development of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS), both of which are marked by severe ... -
Luteolin, a flavonoid, as an anticancer agent: A review
(Elsevier Masson SAS., 2019)Many food-derived phytochemicals and their derivatives represent a cornucopia of new anti-cancer compounds. Luteolin (3,4,5,7-tetrahydroxy flavone) is a flavonoid found in different plants such as vegetables, medicinal ... -
Mechanism of action of Orthosiphon stamineus against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Insights from systems pharmacology and molecular docking approaches
(Elsevier B.V., 2022)Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common complications of a metabolic syndrome caused by excessive accumulation of fat in the liver. Orthosiphon stamineus also known as Orthosiphon aristatus is ... -
Medication errors in relation to direct-acting oral anticoagulants: a qualitative study of pharmacists’ views and experiences
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023)Background: Despite their effectiveness and ease of use, medication errors have been reported to be highly prevalent with direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOAC). Aim: The aim of this study was to explore views and ... -
Medicines policy issues for Saudi Arabia: priorities and model
(Blackwell., 2019)The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a population of 32.6 million in 2018, with a growth rate of 2.65% per annum. In World Health Organization's ranking, WHO has ranked Saudi Arabia at 26 among 191 countries for the ... -
Micro-RNAs in the regulation of immune response against SARS CoV-2 and other viral infections
(Elsevier B.V., 2021)Background: Micro-RNAs (miRNAS) are non-coding, small RNAs that have essential roles in different biological processes through silencing genes, they consist of 18–24 nucleotide length RNA molecules. Recently, miRNAs have ... -
Molecular Modelling Study and Antibacterial Evaluation of Diphenylmethane Derivatives as Potential FabI Inhibitors
(MDPI, 2023)The need for new antibiotics has become a major worldwide challenge as bacterial strains keep developing resistance to the existing drugs at an alarming rate. Enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductases (FabI) play a crucial ... -
Nano-Formulation Based Intravesical Drug Delivery Systems: An Overview of Versatile Approaches to Improve Urinary Bladder Diseases
(MDPI, 2022)Intravesical drug delivery is a direct drug delivery approach for the treatment of various bladder diseases. The human urinary bladder has distinctive anatomy, making it an effective barrier against any toxic agent seeking ... -
Nano-sized droplets of self-emulsifying system for enhancing oral bioavailability of chemotherapeutic agent VP-16 in rats: A nano lipid carrier for BCS class IV drugs
(Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences., 2018)PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of a self-nano-emulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) to enhance the oral bioavailability of a BCS class IV drug, etoposide (VP-16). METHOD: A series of ... -
Nanomedicines: Emerging Platforms in Smart Chemotherapy Treatment—A Recent Review
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-03)Cancer continues to pose one of the most critical challenges in global healthcare. Despite the wide array of existing cancer drugs, the primary obstacle remains in selectively targeting and eliminating cancer cells while ... -
Nanoparticles in clinical trials of COVID-19: An update
(Elsevier Ltd, 2022)Once the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Infectious Disease-19) outbreak to be pandemic, massive efforts have been launched by researchers around the globe to combat this emerging infectious ... -
Nanosized liposomes containing bile salt: A vesicular nanocarrier for enhancing oral bioavailability of BCS class III drug
(Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017)PURPOSE: Liposomes have been studied as a colloidal carrier in drug delivery systems, especially for oral administration. However, their low structural integrity in the gut is still a major shortcoming. Membrane disruptive ... -
Nanostructured lipid carriers based suppository for enhanced rectal absorption of ondansetron: In vitro and in vivo evaluations
(Elsevier B.V., 2021)The current research aimed to fabricate ondansetron nanostructured lipid carriers (OND-NLCs) and incorporate them into a suppository base to manage chemotherapy-induced vomiting and nausea, which offer the advantage of ... -
Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Approaches of Mangiferin: Promises, Reality and Challenges in Cancer Chemotherapy
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)Mangiferin (MGF), a xanthone derived from Mangifera indica L., initially employed as a nutraceutical, is now being explored extensively for its anticancer potential. Scientists across the globe have explored this bioactive ... -
A narrative review of approved and emerging anti-obesity medications
(Elsevier B.V., 2023)Background: Recently, many drugs have been approved for halting overweight and obesity—few types of research shifted to using Anti-obesity medications (AOM) solely for well-being and shape-keeping. Objective: This narrative ... -
A new hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent composed of menthol and tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate for solvent bar microextraction of parabens from biological fluids
(KeAi Communications Co., 2024-06)Parabens are antimicrobial preservatives with extensive applications in cosmetics, toiletries, pharmaceuticals, and food. Considering the legitimate concerns relating to their potential to disrupt multiple endocrine ... -
New Insights Into the Anticonvulsant Effects of Essential Oil From Melissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm)
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021)Melissa officinalis L. is used in traditional European and Iranian folk medicines to treat a plethora of neurological diseases including epilepsy. We utilized the in vitro and in vivo models of epilepsy to probe the ... -
Non Pharmaceutical Interventions for Optimal Control of COVID-19
(Elsevier, 2020)Background and Objective: The outbreak of the current pandemic begun from the first individual of a 55-year old from Hubei province in China, the disease instigated by the new coronavirus spreading across the world. ...