Natural bio-based monomers for biomedical applications: a review

MS Birajdar, H Joo, WG Koh, H Park - Biomaterials Research, 2021 - spj.science.org
In recent years, synthetic and semi-synthetic polymer materials have been widely used in
various applications. Especially concerning biomedical applications, their biocompatibility …

Inhibitors of apoptotic proteins: new targets for anticancer therapy

M Saleem, MI Qadir, N Perveen… - Chemical biology & …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Inhibitors of apoptotic proteins (IAP s) can play an important role in inhibiting apoptosis by
exerting their negative action on caspases (apoptotic proteins). There are eight proteins in …

Cdc42: role in cancer management

MI Qadir, A Parveen, M Ali - Chemical biology & drug design, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Contribution of Cdc42, a member of Rho family, has been characterized for the beginning of
variety of cellular responses including cellular transformation, cell division, cell invasion …

Phytotherapeutic potential and pharmaceutical impact of Phoenix dactylifera (date palm): current research and future prospects

A Qadir, F Shakeel, A Ali, M Faiyazuddin - Journal of food science and …, 2020 - Springer
Phoenix dactylifera (date palm) is a member of the genus Phoenix belonging to family
Arecaceae. It is widely cultivated for its edible fruits and kernels. Dates have been used for …

PH-sensitive starch-based hydrogels: Synthesis and effect of molecular components on drug release behavior

JC Quintanilla de Stéfano, V Abundis-Correa… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
The drug release behavior of pH-sensitive starch-based hydrogels was systematically
studied. Hydrogels were synthesized by copolymerization of acrylic acid (AA) and other …

[PDF][PDF] Probiotics and their beneficial effects against various diseases.

MZ Iqbal, MI Qadir, T Hussain, KH Janbaz… - Pakistan journal of …, 2014 - researchgate.net
Joint FAO/WHO expert's consultation report defines probiotics as: Live microorganisms
which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Most …

Ajwa date (Phoenix dactylifera): an emerging plant in pharmacological research.

T Hussain Mallhi, MI Qadir, M Ali… - Pakistan journal of …, 2014 - search.ebscohost.com
Date Fruits are consumed in Arab areas for a long time as a part of essential diet. Phoenix
dactylifera belongs to family Arecaceae and its leaves, barks, pits, fruits and pollens have …

pH-sensitive polyvinylpyrrolidone-acrylic acid hydrogels: Impact of material parameters on swelling and drug release

K Sohail, IU Khan, Y Shahzad, T Hussain… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2014 - SciELO Brasil
In this study, we fabricated pH-sensitive polyvinylpyrrolidone/acrylic acid (PVP/AA)
hydrogels by a free-radical polymerisation method with variation in the content of monomer …

In vitro and toxicological assessment of dexamethasone sodium phosphate loaded pH sensitive Pectin-g-poly (AA)/PVP semi interpenetrating network

N Ajaz, IU Khan, I Khalid, RU Khan, HA Khan… - Materials Today …, 2020 - Elsevier
Herein, we developed and characterized pH responsive semi interpenetrating network (semi-
IPN) of Pectin-g-poly (AA)/PVP by free radical polymerization. These hydrogels were …

Preparation of pH-responsive hydrogels based on chondroitin sulfate/alginate for oral drug delivery

M Suhail, H Ullah, QL Vu, A Khan, MJ Tsai, PC Wu - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study investigates pH-sensitive hydrogels based on biocompatible, biodegradable
polysaccharides and natural polymers such as chondroitin sulfate and alginate in …