and exploration of glycogen phosphorylase inhibition by anthraquinones.

Glycogen phosphorylase (GP), a glycosyltransferase protein, was the initial allosteric enzyme identified and has since undergone thorough characterization. GP regulates the intracellular metabolization of glycogen thereby regulating blood glucose levels. Any dysfunction in this process results in altered blood glucose levels, such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM).

Mutagenic impact of picric acid on chloroplast genome and a selection of biological attributes of Brassica napus L. (Brassicaceae).

The present study was conducted to investigate the possible mutagenic effects of picric acid on the chloroplast genome and certain biological properties of Brassica napus L. under field conditions. The experimental design for this study was a randomized complete block trial, based on 3 factors (dose, duration of priming, and three oilseed rape (cultivars).

The prognostic significance of fragile X mental retardation syndrome-related protein 1 (FXR1) in breast cancer.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is a highly heterogeneous disease with variable histological appearance, biological features, clinical outcomes, and treatment responses. The number of BC cases in Saudi Arabia has more than tripled during the last 17 years to constitute 30% of all cancer cases in women. Therefore, greater efforts are needed to evaluate prognostic factors for BC in Saudi Arabia to improve prognostication and provide more personalized therapy.

Comprehensive Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Indices and Their Abnormalities in Cancer Patients.

Objective: Cancer is a common cause of mortality and morbidity, and anemia is a major public health issue globally. This study aimed to determine the morphological types of anemia that occur in newly diagnosed patients with solid malignancies.

Methods: This retrospective study was performed on a total of 345 cancer patients to record the types of anemia found in patients with solid tumors using calculation of indices (MCV, MCH, and MCHC) in blood gathered from patients with various solid cancers.

Elaidic acid induces testicular oxidative stress, inflammation, Wnt/β-catenin disruption and abnormalities in steroidogenesis, spermatogenesis and histo-architecture in Sprague Dawley rats.

Elaidic Acid (EA) is a major trans-fatty acid that has garnered significant attention due to its potential role in inducing systemic toxicity. The current investigation was conducted to assess the toxic effects of EA (50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg, and 150 mg/kg) on testicular tissues of Sprague Dawley rats. EA intoxication disrupted Wnt/β-catenin via downregulating the expression of WNT3A and TCF7L2 while upregulating the expression of AXIN1 and GSK-3β.

Clinical Epidemiology of Dengue and COVID-19 Co-infection Among the Residents in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2021-2023: A Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Co-infection of dengue and COVID-19 has increased the health burden worldwide. We found a significant knowledge gap in epidemiology and risk factors of co-infection in Bangladesh.

Methods: This study included 2458 participants from Dhaka city from 1 December 2021 to November 30 2023.

The clinicopathological significance of BRI3BP in women with invasive breast cancer.

Background: Invasive breast cancer (BC) is a highly life-threatening disease affecting women world-wide. While its early identification may benefit the provision of more effective therapies, several BC-associated factors may influence BC patients' therapeutic outcomes. Therefore, identifying novel prognostic and therapeutic targets for invasive BC can help with accurate prognosis and therapy-related decisions.

Elevated levels of CD56+ T Cells, CD16+ CD56+ T Cells, and CD56dim NK Cells in herpes simplex virus type 1 seropositive healthy individuals.

Objectives: To investigate the numbers of natural killer (NK) cells, CD56+ T-cells and CD56- T cells, and the levels ofCD16 in healthy individuals seropositive for herpes simplex virus Type 1 (HSV-1). Specifically, it seeks to measure the levels of these cells to learn about the possible immunological significance during HSV-1 seropositive status.

Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional research design to examine the levels of CD56+ T-cells and CD16+ among individuals seropositive for herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in Taif city.

BOLA family genes are the drivers and potential biomarkers of survival in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma patients.

Objectives: To analyze the diagnostic and prognostic potential of the BOLA gene family in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC).

Methods: This study is an observational study. The whole study was carried out at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia from January to November 2023.

Radiosynthesis and Preclinical Evaluation of [Tc]Tc-Tigecycline Radiopharmaceutical to Diagnose Bacterial Infections.

Background/objectives: As a primary source of mortality and disability, bacterial infections continue to develop a severe threat to humanity. Nuclear medicine imaging (NMI) is known for its promising potential to diagnose deep-seated bacterial infections. This work aims to develop a new technetium-99m (Tc) labeled tigecycline radiopharmaceutical as an infection imaging agent.

Synthesis, In-Silico Biochemical Properties, and In-Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Some Farmazans-Sulfonamide Derivatives.

The low effectiveness of currently available antibiotics is driving efforts worldwide to generate new antimicrobial drugs. So, we synthesized some new formazan derivatives containing sulfonamide moiety, and assessed their in-silico biochemical properties as well as in-vitro antibacterial activity against some pathogenic Gram-positive (B. subtilis and S.

Public health implications of antibiotic resistance in sewage water: an epidemiological perspective.

The emergence and rapid spread of antibiotic resistance pose a major threat to global health, attributing to misuse and overuse of antibiotics resulting in antibiotics-resistant bacteria through natural mutation or transfer of resistance genes. A cross-sectional study was carried out, in which a total of 36 samples were systematically collected; of these, 26 were derived from the wastewater efflux and 10 from the receiving waters at several critical junctures along the Sutlej River. Herein, this study elucidated elevated levels of antibiotic resistance among bacterial isolates sourced from urban wastewater.

Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Potential of Chlorophyllin Against In Vitro and In Silico.

Background: is a leading causative agent of dental caries and exerts pathogenicity by forming biofilms. Dental caries continues to be a significant public health issue worldwide, affecting an estimated 2.5 billion people, showing a 14.

Suppression of glomerular damage, inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress of acute kidney injury induced by cyclophosphamide toxicity using resveratrol in rat models.

Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a chemotherapy drug that can be used to treat different types of cancers, but its nephrotoxicity effects restrict its usage in clinical settings. Currently, we examined whether the polyphenolic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound, resveratrol (RES), can protect against CP-induced nephrotoxicity. Twenty male mature Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups of equal size: control group, RES group which received RES (20 mg/kg) for 15 consecutive days, CP group which received CP as a single dose (150 mg/kg) on day 16, and CP+RES group which was similar of the RES and CP groups.

Patterns of the Leukemia Records that were Referred to the Regional Laboratory in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Leukemia is the fifth most common cancer in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to assess the various patterns of leukemia associated with age, gender, and nationality in this region.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the regional laboratory in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from April to November 2023.

Selenium improved arsenic toxicity tolerance in two bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) varieties by modulating growth, ion uptake, photosynthesis, and antioxidant profile.

Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.); an important spice crop of the region is a rich source of vitamins and antioxidants having many health benefits. Many biotic and abiotic factors contribute towards growth and yield losses of this crop.

Mitigating Acetaminophen-Induced Kidney Injury: The Protective Role of Grape Seed and Peanut Skin Extracts through the iNOS/CYP2E1 Pathway.

The rising number of acute kidney injury cases worldwide due to acetaminophen (APAP) emphasizes the critical need for effective prevention strategies to counteract APAP's detrimental effects. This study examined the kidney-protective capabilities of ethanolic extracts from grape seeds and peanut skins (GSEE and PSEE, respectively) in comparison with silymarin in rats that experienced an APAP overdose. The phenolic compounds in these extracts were measured by using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Dermal derived matrix hydrogel loaded with curcumin improved wound healing in a diabetic rat model.

There is a need in clinical practice for new wound healing techniques to address full thickness skin injuries, particularly in individuals with diabetes. Herein we investigated whether dermal derived matrix hydrogel (DMH) loaded with curcumin (Cur) could promote healing in diabetic rats. Sixty diabetic rats were randomly assigned into the non-treated group, DMH group, Cur group, and DMH+Cur group.

Divalent metal ion in the active site of purple acid phosphatase modulates substrate binding: Kinetic and thermodynamic properties.

The purple acid phosphatase was purified from 5.9-fold to apparent homogeneity from Anagelis arvensis seeds using SP-Sephadex C-50 and Sephadex G-100 chromatography. The results of residual activity tests conducted using different temperature ranges (50-70 °C) were calculated as the activation energy (E = 72 kJ/mol), enthalpy (69.

Neurological manifestations of Flaviviridae, Togaviridae, and Peribunyaviridae as vector-borne viruses.

Vector-borne viruses pose a significant health problem worldwide, as they are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected arthropods such as mosquitoes and ticks. In recent years, emerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases have gained attention as they can cause a wide spectrum of neurological manifestations. The neurological manifestations of vector-borne viruses encompass a board spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from mild and self-limiting symptoms to severe and life-threatening conditions.

Experimental study on the effects of human amniotic membrane in combination with menstrual blood-derived stem cells on wound healing in a diabetic rat model.

One of the serious challenges in diabetic patients is the occurrence of complications caused by the disease. One of the most important side effects is wounding in limbs. Due to the multifactorial nature of these wounds, treatments require a multifaceted approach.