Publications by authors named "Muhammad Saeed Jan"

has long been used in folk medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including diabetes, skin disorders, dropsy, cuts, wounds, ulcers, fever, and blood disorders, etc., which are generally categorized under the complications of diabetes mellitus. Various species of this genus have also been verified to possess strong anti-diabetic activity.

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Allium ascalonicum (shallot) is a traditional medicinal plant recognized for its rich phytochemical content and therapeutic potential. This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition, antidiabetic activity, and toxicity profile of the ethyl acetate fraction and essential oil. GC-MS analysis identified 34 compounds in the ethyl acetate fraction, with major constituents including phenol, 2-methoxy-4-vinyl- (17.

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During the past two decades, algal-derived chemical constituents have garnered considerable attention, particularly for their pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. In this study, the phytochemical composition of the freshwater alga Rhizoclonium hookeri was investigated, alongside an evaluation of its pharmacological potential. Results of the study revealed that the total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) were found to be higher in n-butanol compared to DCM extract.

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Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is characterized by lower abdominal spasms and painful cramps during menstruation in females with a normal pelvic anatomy. (DC.) Stapf, commonly known as lemongrass, is consumed in the form of herbal tea around the world.

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Wall. Bark has been traditionally utilized for its therapeutic properties; however, limited scientific evidence is available that supports its role as having anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. Exploring the neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties of Wall.

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Aims: Synthesis and in silico therapeutic potential of newly synthesized amide derivatives based on bis((4-amino-4-oxobutanoyl)oxy)zinc scaffold and their antidiabetic potential.

Background: Indeed, the design and synthesis of coordinated complexes are gaining substantial attention in synthetic chemistry due to their intriguing structures and possible applications in catalysis, molecular magnetism, and biological potentials.

Objective: The current study deals with the synthesis of amide derivatives based on bis((4-amino-4- oxobutanoyl)oxy)zinc scaffold C1-C5 followed by Swiss absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME), Density functional theory (DFT) studies, molecular docking and in vitro antidiabetic activity.

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Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts the lifestyles of a large portion of the global population. This study aims to explore the efficacy of isolated compound from in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The compound, 2-veratryl-3,7-dihydroxy-4-one () analogue, an isolated bioactive from is now evaluated for its α-glucosidase and α-amylase activities.

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, a member of the Polygonaceae family, is commonly known as small knotweed and has been traditionally used to treat various ailments, including cough, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory infections, liver disease, inflammation, dysentery, eczema and ringworms, and other skin conditions. Many studies have suggested that plants belonging to this genus possess strong cardio-protective potentials. Rats were pre-treated with crude methanolic extract and other fractions at a dose of 500 mg/kg followed by administration of Isoproterenol hydrochloride after 24 h for 2 days.

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Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by protozoan parasites and transmitted to humans by the sandfly vector. Currently, the disease has limited therapeutic alternatives. Thiourea derivatives were designed, synthesized, and screened for antileishmanial activity.

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  • * In this study, various isoxazole derivatives were tested for their ability to inhibit 5-LOX and their antioxidant properties, with compound C3 showing the strongest inhibition at an IC50 of 8.47 μM.
  • * Among the compounds tested, C6 exhibited significant antioxidant effects and substantial 5-LOX inhibition, with the lowest IC50 value, while C5 and C3 also demonstrated good potency and antioxidant activity.
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Various therapeutic targets and approaches are commonly employed in the management of Type 2 Diabetes. These encompass diverse groups of drugs that target different mechanisms involved in glucose regulation. Inhibition of the DPP-4 enzyme has been proven an excellent target for antidiabetic drug design.

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Industrial and human activities contribute significantly to the environmental contamination of heavy metal ions (HMIs), which have detrimental effects on aquatic life, plants, and animals, causing major toxicological problems. The commercially available has been playing a vital role in the detection of heavy metal ions and has significantly inhibited a variety of cancer cells in numerous field of modern science. The current investigation aimed to ensure the detection of heavy metals ions from the environment and fluorescence imaging of DSD in the treatment of cancer cells.

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Background: The present study aimed to investigate the anti-diabetic, anti-cholinesterase, and anti-inflammatory potential of extracts from different parts of , including leaves, stem, and roots, as well as isolated column fractions (F-B-1 C, F-B-2 C, F-B-3 C, and F-B-4 C).

Methods: The extracts and subsequent fractions were evaluated for their inhibitory activity against key enzymes involved in diabetes [α-glucosidase and α-amylase], neurodegenerative diseases [acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase], and inflammation (cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX)).

Results: The results showed that leaf extract exhibited the highest α-glucosidase inhibitory activity (73.

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L., also known as babul, belonging to the Fabaceae family and the genus, is typically used for ornamental purposes and also as a medicinal plant found in tropical and subtropical areas. This plant is a rich source of bioactive compounds.

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  • This research assessed the chemical composition of Reichb and examined its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, acute oral toxicity, and antinociceptive (pain-relieving) effects, finding chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions to be the most effective.
  • The study confirmed that the crude methanolic extract had no toxicity at doses up to 3,000 mg/kg and demonstrated significantly stronger antinociceptive effects compared to standard drugs, particularly in formalin tests.
  • Additionally, the research identified 18 compounds in the crude plant extract and highlighted that the potent anti-inflammatory action is due to inhibition of COX-2 and 5-LOX pathways, suggesting Reichb could be a valuable natural therapeutic option for treating inflammation
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Monoamine oxidases (MAOs) inhibitors could decrease reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, enhance mono-aminergic neural transmission, and have major therapeutic benefits for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Following the conjunction of ferulic acid (FA)/gallic acid (GA) with sulfonamide, alanine and 2-aminobenzothiazole, we planned to assess the radical scavenging and antioxidant properties of synthesized analogs by using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays. GA analog 28 was identified as the most potent antioxidant compound with IC values of 1.

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Inflammation is a protective response to a variety of infectious agents. To develop a new anti-inflammatory drug, we explored a pharmacologically important thiazole scaffold in this study. In a multi-step synthetic approach, we synthesized seven new thiazole derivatives (-).

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Excessive and imbalance of free radicals within the body lead to inflammation. The objective of the current research work was to explore the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of the isolated compounds from In this study, the isolated phenolic compounds were investigated for and anti-inflammatory potential along with the antioxidant enzyme. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of the phenolic compounds was assayed via various enzymes like COX-1/2, 5-LOX and ABTS, DPPH, and HO free radical enzyme inhibitory assay.

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  • * Researchers isolated and characterized bioactive compounds from this plant, discovering two primary compounds that showed significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in tests.
  • * The findings suggest that these isolated compounds could serve as effective and safe alternatives for managing pain and inflammation based on their strong performance in various assays.
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  • Habenaira plantaginea is an orchid native to Asia, known for its potential healing properties, particularly in pain and inflammation, although prior research on its compounds was lacking.
  • This study aimed to explore the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects of isolated compounds from the plant, particularly focusing on the most effective chloroform sub-fraction (Cf-4) through various in vitro tests.
  • The Cf-4 sub-fraction showed strong COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitory activity, which are key enzymes involved in inflammation, and also demonstrated significant antioxidant capabilities against several free radical assays.
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Background: Forssk. Decne is a member of family Apocynaceae and locally known as 'Khipp'. It is found in dry, sandy habitat of Pakistan and in several other regions around the world including Asia, Tropical Africa, Western Gulf and Mediterranean countries.

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The presence of ammonium ions in urine, along with basic pH in the presence of urease-producing bacteria, promotes the production of struvite stones. This causes renal malfunction, which is manifested by symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, and blood in the urine. The involvement of urease in stone formation makes it a good target for finding urease enzyme inhibitors, which have the potential to be developed as lead drugs against kidney stones in the future.

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The current study was designed to evaluate the 2-hydroxybenzohydrazide (HBH) as a drug having efficacy against pyrexia, inflammation, and nociception. Besides, the therapeutic effects of HBH on oxidative stress and C-reactive proteins were also evaluated. The pharmacological studies on HBH (20-60 mg/kg) were conducted using nociception, inflammation, and pyrexia standard models.

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Isoxazole belongs to the class of five-membered heterocyclic compounds. The process of developing new drugs has significantly gained attention due to inadequate pharmacokinetic and safety attributes of the available drugs. This study aimed to design a new diverse array of ten novel isoxazole derivatives via Claisen Schmidt condensation reaction.

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