Pharmacological study of 'treenoponchomul'-an Ayurvedic diuretic preparation

Haque, Sabera,Hannan, JMA,Shahriar, Masum,Islam, M Naimul,Sattar, Mafruhi,Choudhuri, MSK Kyung Hee Oriental Medicine Research Center 2003 Oriental pharmacy and experimental medicine Vol.3 No.1

The pharmacological effects of an Ayurvedic diuretic drug 'Treenoponchomul' (TPM) was investigated in animal model. The pharmacological actions of the test drug along with that of the components thereof, on the Central Nervous System (CNS) were studied. The drug under study TPM showed little effect on the CNS, the same can not be said about the components. The most prominent CNS depressant effect was observed with Saccharum officinarum Linn. (EE) in that it lowered the spontaneous motor activity as well the exploratory -behavior of the animals. An exploration retarding effect of moderate degree, was evident with Imperata cylindrica Beauv. (UU), and Phragmites maxima Blatter & McCann (NN). Although the test drug did not alter the normal locomotor and/ or exploratory behavior of the treated animals, it did significantly (p<0.01) lower the locomotion of the amphetamine induced hyperactive animals. TPM along with its components (especially Desmostachya bipinnata Stapf. Root, KU), significantly reduced the gastro-intestinal motility of the treated animals (p<0.01). The test drug and its components lowered the body weight of the treated animals, on being administered chronically (30 days), with EE being the only exception.

Homeopathy - A Safe, Much Less Expensive, Non-Invasive, Viable Alternative for the Treatment of Patients Suffering from Loss of Lumbar Lordosis

Haque, Saiful,Das, Debarsi,Bhattacharya, Saugato,Sarkar, Tathagato,Khuda-Bukhsh, Anisur Rahman KOREAN PHARMACOPUNCTURE INSTITUTE 2016 Journal of pharmacopuncture Vol.19 No.4

Objectives: Loss of lumbar lordosis causing pain and curvature of the vertebral skeleton to one side is a relatively uncommon disease. To our knowledge, successful treatment of loss of lumbar lordosis with any potentized homeopathic drug diluted above Avogadro's limit (that is, above a potency of 12C) has not been documented so far. In this communication, we intend to document a relatively rare case of loss of lumbar lordosis with osteophytic lippings, disc desiccation, and protrusion, causing a narrowing of secondary spinal canal and a bilateral neural foramina, leading to vertebral column curvature with acute pain in an adolescent boy. Methods: The patient had undergone treatment with orthodox Western medicines, but did not get any relief from, or cure of, the ailment; finally, surgery was recommended. The patient's family brought the patient to the Khuda-Bukhsh Homeopathic Benevolent Foundation where a charitable clinic is run every Friday with the active participation of four qualified homeopathic doctors. A holistic method of homeopathic treatment was adopted by taking into consideration all symptoms and selecting the proper remedy by consulting the homeopathic repertory, mainly of Kent. Results: The symptoms were effectively treated with different potencies of a single homeopathic drug, Calcarea phos. X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) supported recovery and a change in the skeletal curvature that was accompanied by removal of pain and other acute symptoms of the ailment. Conclusion: Homeopathy can be a safe, much less expensive, non-invasive, and viable alternative for the treatment of such cases.

Syntheses of Metal–Organic Frameworks and Aluminophosphates under Microwave Heating: Quantitative Analysis of Accelerations

Haque, Enamul,Khan, Nazmul Abedin,Kim, Chang Min,Jhung, Sung Hwa American Chemical Society 2011 Crystal Growth & Design Vol.11 No.10

<P>Several porous materials such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and aluminophosphates have been synthesized with microwave and conventional electric heating in various temperatures and times to investigate the quantitative acceleration in the synthesis of porous materials by microwaves. From the analysis of the acceleration under microwave heating with the Eyring equation, it can be understood that, irrespective of the type of porous materials, the acceleration by microwaves is mainly due to decreased activation free energy (Δ<I>G</I><SUP>⧧</SUP>) even though the activation energy (<I>E</I><SUB>a</SUB>) and activation enthalpy (Δ<I>H</I><SUP>⧧</SUP>) are increased. The decreased activation free energy is mainly due to the high activation entropy (Δ<I>S</I><SUP>⧧</SUP>) of microwave synthesis compared with the entropy of conventional electric synthesis. Accelerated synthesis with microwaves may be explained with changes of relative energies of intermediates for high activation entropy.</P><P>The accelerated synthesis of porous materials under microwave is mainly due to the decreased activation free energy even though the enthalpy and activation energy are increased.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/cgdefu/2011/cgdefu.2011.11.issue-10/cg200594e/production/images/medium/cg-2011-00594e_0008.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/cg200594e'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>

Mitigating off-target distribution and enhancing cytotoxicity in breast cancer cells with alpha-ketoglutaric acid-modified Fe/Mg-CA nanoparticles

Haque Sheikh Tanzina,Karim Md. Emranul,Othman Iekhsan,Chowdhury Ezharul Hoque 한국약제학회 2022 Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation Vol.52 No.3

In this work, pH-sensitive alpha-ketoglutaric acid-modified Fe/Mg-carbonate apatite (α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA) NPs were introduced and found to be capable of promoting the selective delivery of cancer-killing drug doxorubicin (DOX) in breast cancer cells, while simultaneously mitigating DOX toxicity on normal cells.As part of the characterization and evaluation of α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA NPs to target breast cancer cells, a series of assessments were performed, which included size measurements, morphological analysis, FTIR, cytotoxicity assessment, hemolysis, drug binding, cellular uptake, and pH-responsive drug release tests. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to conduct the protein corona analysis of α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA using 10% FBS (fetal bovine serum) and mice plasma. Furthermore, to investigate the distribution of DOX-loaded α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA NPs in major tissues and the tumor, a biodistribution investigation was conducted in mammary tumor-induced Balb/c mouse models 24 h after the intravenous administration of DOX-loaded α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA NPs.The in vitro pH-dependent release of DOX over time demonstrated that α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA NPs were pH-responsive and degraded rapidly at acidic pH levels. When compared to free DOX, the DOX-loaded α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA NPs demonstrated a potent antiproliferative effect on breast cancer cells. Confocal microscopy confirmed the effective internalization of DOX-loaded α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA NPs in breast cancer cells. The protein corona analysis revealed an affinity for dysopsonins (serum albumin, apolipoproteins) and transport proteins that may assist in extending their blood circulation period. Furthermore, biodistribution data of DOX-loaded α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA NPs in the mammary tumor-induced Balb/c mouse model indicated extended circulation in the bloodstream, reduced non-target distribution in major tissues, and increased drug accumulation in the tumor.The results obtained suggest that α-KAM-Fe/Mg-CA NPs may emerge as a prospective candidate for delivering therapeutic cargos to treat malignant mammary tumors.

Xenotransplantation of layer-by-layer encapsulated non-human primate islets with a specified immunosuppressive drug protocol

Haque, M.R.,Kim, J.,Park, H.,Lee, H.S.,Lee, K.W.,Al-Hilal, T.A.,Jeong, J.H.,Ahn, C.H.,Lee, D.S.,Kim, S.J.,Byun, Y. Elsevier Science Publishers 2017 Journal of controlled release Vol.258 No.-

<P>Islet transplantation is as effective as but also less immunogenic than pancreas transplantation for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. However, as the complete elimination of immunogenicity still remains a major obstacle in islet transplantation, layer-by-layer encapsulation (LbL) of pancreatic islets using biocompatible polymers offers a rational approach to reducing host immune response towards transplanted islets. We investigated the effect of LbL of non-human primate (NHP) islets on reducing immunogenicity as a preclinical model since NHPs have close phylogenetic and immunological relationship with humans. LbL with three-layers of polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecules (SH-6-arm-PEG-NHS, 6-arm-PEG-catechol and linear PEG-SH) showed a uniform nano-shielding on islets without the loss of viability or function of islets. An immunosuppressive drug protocol was also combined to improve the survival rate of the transplanted islets in vivo. A xenorecipient (C57BL/6 mice) of LbL islet transplanted along with our immunosuppressive drug protocol showed 100% survival rate for 150 days after transplantation. On the other hand, naked islet recipients showed poor survival time of 5.5 +/- 1.4 days without drugs and 77.5 +/- 42 days with the drug protocol. Immunohistochemistry of the transplanted grafts and serum cytokine concentration demonstrated less immunogenicity in the LbL islet transplanted recipients compared with the naked islet ones.</P>

Targeting the microglial NLRP3 inflammasome and its role in Parkinson's disease

Haque, Md. Ezazul,Akther, Mahbuba,Jakaria, Md.,Kim, In‐,Su,Azam, Shofiul,Choi, Dong‐,Kug John WileySons, Inc. 2020 Movement disorders Vol.35 No.1

<P><B>Abstract</B></P><P>Excessive activation of microglia and subsequent release of proinflammatory cytokines play a crucial role in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease (PD). Components of the nucleotide‐binding oligomerization domain and leucine‐rich‐repeat‐ and pyrin‐domain‐containing 3 inflammasome complex, leucine‐rich‐repeat‐ and pyrin‐domain‐containing 3, caspase‐1, and apoptosis‐associated speck‐like protein containing a CARD, are highly expressed in activated microglia in PD patient brains. Findings suggest that neurotoxins, aggregation of α‐synuclein, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species, and disrupted mitophagy are the key regulators of microglial leucine‐rich‐repeat‐ and pyrin‐domain‐containing 3 inflammasome activation and release of interleukin‐1β and interleukin‐18 caspase‐1‐mediated pyroptotic cell death in the substantia nigra of the brain. Although this evidence suggests the leucine‐rich‐repeat‐ and pyrin‐domain‐containing 3 inflammasome may be a potential drug target for treatment of PD, the exact mechanism of how the microglia sense these stimuli and initiate leucine‐rich‐repeat‐ and pyrin‐domain‐containing 3 inflammasome signaling is unknown. Here, the molecular mechanism and regulation of microglial leucine‐rich‐repeat‐ and pyrin‐domain‐containing 3 inflammasome activation and its role in the pathogenesis of PD are discussed. Moreover, the potential of both endogenous and synthetic leucine‐rich‐repeat‐ and pyrin‐domain‐containing 3 inflammasome modulators, long noncoding RNA, microRNA to develop novel therapeutics to treat PD is presented. Overall, we recommend that the microglial leucine‐rich‐repeat‐ and pyrin‐domain‐containing 3 inflammasome can be a potential target for PD treatment. © 2019 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society</P>

Factors Affecting the Intention to Become an Entrepreneur: A Study from Bangladeshi Business Graduates' Perspective

Haque, Ahasanul,Kabir, SM,Sarwar, Abdullah Kyung Hee University Management Research Institute 2017 Asia pacific journal of business review Vol.2 No.1

The current stage of entrepreneurial culture in Bangladesh encourages rethinking about the content and approach of teaching in entrepreneurship education. Therefore, this study aimed at identifying the factors influencing Bangladeshi graduates' intention toward becoming entrepreneurs. A sample of 387 business graduate students was selected randomly from both private and public universities located in Dhaka and Rajshahi. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) has been employed to test the structural relationship among variables that influence respondent's entrepreneurial intention. This study has found that entrepreneurial education will provide skills and knowledge that might help the students to change their typical mind-set from searching job to creating jobs. Hence, focusing on developing entrepreneurial mind through education will have importance for the development of entrepreneurial culture as well as for the sustainable socioeconomic development in Bangladesh.

Synthetic Methods and Applications of Silicon Nanowire: A Review

Haque, Md Hasanul,Sohn, Honglae The Basic Science Institute Chosun University 2017 조선자연과학논문집 Vol.10 No.2

In this review paper, we will discuss about the methods of synthesizing Si nanowires by Top-down and Bottom-up. Silicon nanowires have a lot of application on various fields such as Li ion batteries, solar cells, chemical and biological sensors. We will address some of the applications of silicon Nanowires.

Superior adsorption capacity of mesoporous carbon nitride with basic CN framework for phenol

Haque, Enamul,Jun, Jong Won,Talapaneni, Siddulu Naidu,Vinu, Ajayan,Jhung, Sung Hwa The Royal Society of Chemistry 2010 Journal of materials chemistry Vol.20 No.48

<p>Highly basic 2D-mesoporous carbon nitride (MCN-1) shows the highest adsorption capacity and adsorption kinetic constant for phenol due to its well ordered porous structure with the in-built basic NH and NH<SUB>2</SUB> groups on the surface, high surface area and large pore volume, suggesting the potential application of MCN-1 for the purification of contaminated water.</p> <P>Graphic Abstract</P><P>The highest adsorption capacity and kinetic constant for phenol adsorption has been achieved over mesoporous carbon nitride due to the presence of in-built basic functional groups and excellent textural parameters. <img src='http://pubs.rsc.org/ej/JM/2010/c0jm02974b/c0jm02974b-ga.gif'> </P>

Stress based prediction of formability and failure in incremental sheet forming

Haque, M. Z.,Yoon, J. W. Springer Science + Business Media 2016 International journal of material forming Vol.9 No.3