Phyto-synthesis, characterization of silver nanoparticles from mint leaf extract and its evaluation in antimicrobial and pharmacological applications.

Mentha arvensis is an important medicinal herb possess strong therapeutic values, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, cardioprotective, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties. Also, nanotechnology is an emerging multidisciplinary science having multiple applications in different fields. Based on the medicinal properties of the M.

Reproductive toxicity in male rats induced by chronic arsenic exposure involves hormonal and structural changes.

The current research focused on the chronic effect of arsenic (As, As III) on the reproductive system in male rats. Fifty male rats (190 ± 10 g) were separated into five groups to assess Arsenic induced physiological, hormonal and histopathological impairments. Following the dissection, blood, vital organs, accessory reproductive, testicular and hypothalamic tissues were obtained.

Trichoderma harzianum-loaded maize biochar enhances Cd-Cu immobilization and reduces bio-accessibility in contaminated soil.

The use of microbial loaded biochar in soil remediation is becoming popular worldwide. In the current research, a maize straw biochar (MB) and Trichoderma harzianum loaded biochar (MBT) were used at various rates in Cd-Cu dual polluted soil, to see their effect on Cd-Cu removal and to explore vigorous changes of metals bio-accessibility. Throughout the 90 days of remediation experiment, the dynamic impacts on the soil's physiochemical characteristics were noted.

Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Allium jacquemontii extract and its assessment in different biological activities.

Nanotechnology is a vibrant and fast-developing field in science with diverse applications. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are becoming gradually valuable because of their exceptional antimicrobial properties and remarkable physical characteristics. This study reports the phytochemical screening of Allium jacquemontii plant extract for the preparation of AgNPs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites-synthesized manganese oxide nanoparticles (MnO-NPs): morphology, biocompatibility, and anticancer properties against liver cancer (HepG2) cell line.

Nanoparticles synthesized from natural sources are gaining prominence for their unique physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. This study investigates the potential of wild mushrooms, specifically Chlorophyllum molybdites (Lepiota morganii, green-spored parasol), for the green synthesis of manganese oxide nanoparticles. Mycosynthesized nanoparticles (NPs) were characterized via spectroscopic techniques such as XRD, UV spectroscopy, FTIR, and microscopic techniques such as SEM, and EDX, confirming their crystalline structure, spherical morphology, and a nanoscale size of 19.

Enhancing Sesbania sesban L. (Merr.) growth and metal resilience by synergistic application of Trichoderma harzianum loaded biochar and biochar-zinc oxide nanocomposite.

Heavy metals in agricultural soil are hazardous to the environment and human beings. So, the current study was hypothesized that Trichoderma harzianum maize biochar (MBT), and maize biochar zinc oxide nanocomposite (MB-ZnO) could effectively stabilize Cd and Cu in a polluted soil and evaluate their synergistic effects on Sesbania sesban L. (Merr.

Harnessing the application of halophytic flora biomass in the management of healthcare of local people in the Salt Range of Punjab.

The dependence of rural communities on salt-tolerant medicinal plants provides practical evidence of their utilization in healthcare systems in Salt ranges. Ethnomedicinal data were collected and documented by interrogating 138 local people and 13 traditional health practitioners using a visual appraisal approach, semi-structured interviews, rapid rural appraisal methods, and open-ended questionnaires, separately for each species and interviewee, in different localities of the Salt Range. Data was scrutinized quantitatively utilizing multiple quantitative indices, including frequency citation, use value (UV), informant consensus factor (ICF), and relative frequency of citation (RFC).

Comparative analysis of C-Reactive protein levels among Non-comorbid, Comorbid, and Multimorbid Hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) is one of the most commonly monitored inflammatory markers in patients with COVID-19 to gain insight into the inflammation level in the body and to adopt effective disease management and therapeutic strategies. COVID-19 is now less prevalent, and the study of CRP as a biomarker of inflammation still needs deeper understanding, particularly in understanding its role among patients with comorbidities, which are known to influence inflammatory responses and increase the risk of severe outcomes during acute and chronic infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association of major comorbidities such as ischemic heart diseases, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and lung infections e.

Exploring the nutritional composition and quality parameters of natural honey from diverse melliferous flora.

Natural honey is enriched with essential and beneficial nutrients. This study aimed to investigate the melliferous flora microscopic techniques and assess the biochemical properties of honey. Flavonoid and phenolic contents in honey samples were analyzed via colorimetric and Folin-Ciocalteu methods and the alpha-amylase, reducing power, and minerals using Pull's and spectroscopy methods.

Unravelling the complex interplay of age, comorbidities, and multimorbidities in COVID-19 disease progression: Clinical implications and future perspectives.

Introduction: The COVID-19 infection as an inflammatory disease has posed significant challenges to global public health due to multi-factor risks associated with it leading to disease severity and mortality. Understanding the effect of age and comorbidities on overall disease progression is crucial to identify highly susceptible individuals and to develop effective disease management strategies in a resource limited country like Pakistan.

Methodology: A retrospective study was conducted on hospitalized COVID-19 patients to assess the prevalence of various comorbidities among different age groups and their effect on disease severity and mortality rate.

Exploration of reducing and stabilizing phytoconstituents in Arisaema dracontium extract for the effective synthesis of Silver nanoparticles and evaluation of their antibacterial and toxicological proprties.

Medicinal plants have been widely used for their antimicrobial properties against various microorganisms. Arisaema dracontium a familiar medicinal plant, was analyzed and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using extracts of different parts of its shoot including leaves and stem. Further, the antimicrobial activity of different solvent extracts such as ethyl acetate, n-hexane, ethanol, methanol, and chloroform extracts were analyzed.

Boosting Solanum tuberosum resistance to Alternaria solani through green synthesized ferric oxide (FeO) nanoparticles.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the third crucial global crop facing threats from Alternaria solani, a necrotrophic fungal pathogen causing early blight disease. Beyond crop impact, it leads to substantial production reduction and economic losses worldwide. This study introduces a green synthesis method for producing Ferric Oxide nanoparticles (FNPs) using dried Guava (Psidium guajava) leaves.

Boiss Derived Silver Nanoparticles and Their Applications as a Nanotherapeutic Agent to Control Microbial and Oxidative Stress-Originated Diseases.

Nanotechnology is one of the most advance and multidisciplinary fields. Recent advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology radically changed the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent various diseases in all aspects of human life. The use of plants and their extracts is one of the most valuable methods towards rapid and single-step protocol preparation for various nanoparticles, keeping intact "the green principles" over the conventional ones and proving their dominance for medicinal importance.

Phytochemical-Mediated Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Exploring Biological Applications.

The application of green synthesis for silver nanoparticles in nanomedicine has experienced significant growth. , a plant primarily located in the Himalayas, remains largely unexplored. Considering the biomedical value of , phytochemicals from this plant were used for the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles.

Seed Priming with Glutamic-Acid-Functionalized Iron Nanoparticles Modulating Response of (L.) R. Wilczek (Mung Bean) to Induce Osmotic Stress.

Rising soil salinity is a major concern for agricultural production worldwide, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. To improve salt tolerance and the productivity of economic crop plants in the face of future climatic changes, plant-based solutions are required to feed the continuously increasing world population. In the present study, we aimed to ascertain the impact of Glutamic-acid-functionalized iron nanoparticles (Glu-FeNPs) on two varieties (NM-92 and AZRI-2006) of mung beans with different concentrations (0, 40 mM, 60 mM, and 80 mM) of osmotic stress.

Biosorption of Cadmium and Lead by Dry Biomass of sp. MK-11: Kinetic and Isotherm Study.

Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are global environmental pollutants. In this study, sp. MK-11 was used as an environmentally safe, economical, and efficient biosorbent for the removal of Cd and Pb ions from synthetic aqueous solutions.

Palyno-Morphological Characteristics as a Systematic Approach in the Identification of Halophytic Poaceae Species from a Saline Environment.

Pollen morphology of 12 salt-tolerant grasses (, , , , , , , , , , , and ) from the Salt Range was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and light microscopy (LM). The main aim was the elucidation of taxonomic significance of pollen morphology, which might be useful for taxonomists in the identification of halophytic Poaceae taxa. The described pollen morphology is a good source of taxonomic characteristics that can help in species and genera differentiation.

Biological Applications of Ball-Milled Synthesized Biochar-Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite Using L.

Nanotechnology is one of the vital and quickly developing areas and has several uses in various commercial zones. Among the various types of metal oxide-based nanoparticles, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are frequently used because of their effective properties. The ZnO nanocomposites are risk-free and biodegradable biopolymers, and they are widely being applied in the biomedical and therapeutics fields.

Pollen morphology of family Solanaceae and its taxonomic significance.

The pollen micro-morphology of family Solanaceae from the different phytogeographical region of Pakistan has been assessed. In this study, thirteen species belonging to ten genera of Solanaceae have been studied using light and scanning electron microscopy for both qualitative and quantitative features. Solanaceae is a eurypalynous family and a significant variation was observed in pollen size, shape, polarity and exine sculpturing.

Comparative foliar anatomical and pollen morphological studies of Acanthaceae using light microscope and scanning electron microscope for effective microteaching in community.

In this study, foliar anatomy and pollen morphology of 10 species of Acanthaceae has been investigated using light and scanning electron microscopy. The study was aimed to highlight the role of microscopy in microteaching at community for proper characterization of plants using palyno-anatomical characters including pollen type, exine sculpturing, shape of epidermal cells, pattern of anticlinal wall, type and size of stomata, and trichome. Most of the species have polygonal cell shapes but some species have irregular, tetragonal, and pentagonal shape of epidermal cells.

Seed morphology using SEM techniques for identification of useful grasses in Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan.

In recent study, 15 taxa of family Poaceae from Dera Ghazi Khan were investigated for morphological characterization of seeds. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to study morphological features of grass seeds. Moreover, economic importance of studied taxa has been discussed in present research.

Identification of novel nonedible oil seeds via scanning electron microscopy for biodiesel production.

Exploration of substitute energy feed-stocks is the much-debated topic in the scientific society due to increasing power crises and related ecological concerns. As a source of sustainable energy, biodiesel turns out to be the best alternative to petro fuels. In this context, nonedible oil-producing seeds might be a potential source for biodiesel production owing to their environment-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness.

Scanning electron microscopy leads to identification of novel nonedible oil seeds as energy crops.

Currently, exploration of alternative energy resources is hotly debated among the scientific community owing to rising energy crises and environmental issues. Biodiesel, as renewable energy source proves to be a better option and substitute to petro diesel. In this regard, nonedible seeds could be a better feedstock for synthesizing biodiesel due to their cost effectiveness and environmental friendly attributes.