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Research paper thumbnail of Insect Base Dietary Crude Protein as a Substitution of Fish Meal and Dietary Nutrient Efficiency in Growing of Channa Marulius and Ctenopharyngodon Idella

Research paper thumbnail of Quantitative assessment of ecological risk from pollution source based on geostatistical analysis and APCS-MLR model

Environmental science and pollution research international, May 8, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Epidemiological Analysis of Udder Edema in the Goat Population of Faisalabad, Pakistan

Sarhad journal of agriculture, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Induced-Toxicity of Pesticides on Edible Freshwater Fishes in Pakistan: A Review

Sarhad journal of agriculture, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Inorganic Selenium on Blood Biochemistry under Dexamethasone Induced Stress in Broiler Chicken

Sarhad journal of agriculture, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Hepatoprotective outcome of Silymarin against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity in rabbit model

World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology

For centuries, medicinal plants have been used to treat human and animal ailments. Recent researc... more For centuries, medicinal plants have been used to treat human and animal ailments. Recent research indicated Silymarin as commonly employed antioxidant, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antiviral and antifibrotic. Anti-oxidant properties are believed to be responsible for its hepatoprotective effect. In this research, 46 rabbits were utilized in total. Each rabbit was separated into 04 groups: Group A (n=13) served as control and received neither Silymarin nor CCl4 treatment. Group B (n=13) was given 100 mg/Kg CCl4 as treatment. CCl4 and Silymarin were administered to Groups C and D (n=10), respectively. Using commercially available assays, the parameters Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and serum urea were determined for each animal. Multiple comparisons between each of the four categories were analyzed statistically. Administration of Silymarin in CCl4-induced liver toxicity improved all...

Research paper thumbnail of Incidence and Antibiogram of β Lactamases-Producing Citrobacter freundii Recovered from Clinical Isolates in Peshawar, Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Latent natural product and their potential application as anti-infective agents

African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Jan 29, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis of Anthranilic Acid and Phthalic Anhydride Ligand and their Metal Complexes

Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Frequency and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Abbottabad City of Pakistan

Khyber Medical University Journal, 2015

Massive evidence showed that patients with diabetes have a high risk of urinary tract infections.... more Massive evidence showed that patients with diabetes have a high risk of urinary tract infections. We studied the frequency of potential urinary uropathogens among diabetic patients and identified their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns.

Research paper thumbnail of Percentage Incidences of Bacteria in Mahseer (Tor putitora), Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) Fish Collected from Hatcheries and Local Markets of District Malakand and Peshawar of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles Coated With Chitosan Supplementation on Morphometry of Immune organs, Redox status, and Immune Response in Broiler Chicken

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Research paper thumbnail of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB): Detection of Mycobacterium bovis Infection with Specie-specific Primers in Sputum Samples in Pakistan

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture

Research paper thumbnail of Source Apportionment of Heavy Metals in the Cultivated Soils of Typical Mining Areas Based on Input Fluxes, Pmf Model and Isotopic Tracing

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Source Apportionment of Heavy Metals in Cultivated Soils of Typical Mining Areas Based on Unmix Model and Isotopic Tracing

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Supplementation of Selenium Nanoparticles-Loaded Chitosan Improves Production Performance, Intestinal Morphology, and Gut Microflora in Broiler Chickens

The Journal of Poultry Science, 2021

The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), combined or l... more The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), combined or loaded with chitosan (COS), in broiler chickens reared under standard management protocols. The parameters under investigation were production performance, organ development, components of the intestinal barrier, and ileal microbial count. Two hundred and forty day-old chicks were raised in five groups, with each group containing eight replicates (n＝6/ replicate). The control group received a basal diet whereas the other four groups received basal diets supplemented with SeNPs (0.5 mg/kg), COS (200 mg/kg), SeNPs+COS (0.5 mg/kg SeNPs + 200 mg/kg COS), and SeNPs-loaded COS (SeNPs-L-COS) (200 mg/kg) respectively. On day 35, two birds/replicate were sampled to collect the viscera under investigation. The results revealed that dietary inclusion of SeNPs-L-COS increased (p＜0.05) the body weight gain and improved (p＜0.05) feed conversion ratio. Similarly, SeNPs-L-COS supplementation increased (p＜0.05) the small intestinal villus surface area as well as the count of acidic goblet cells and intraepithelial lymphocytes when compared with the control group. Whereas the total goblet cell count was higher (p＜0.05) in the small intestines of both the SeNPs+COS and SeNPs-L-COS groups. Microbial analysis of ileal contents also revealed an increase (p＜0.05) in Lactobacilli species count with a concurrent decrease (p＜0.05) in Escherichia coli count in the SeNPs-L-COS group when compared with the COS and control groups. Based on the results of the current trial, we can conclude that supplementation with SeNPs-L-COS is a superior combination for promoting the gut health and performance of broilers.

Research paper thumbnail of High Occurrence Rate of Multidrug-Resistant ESBL-Producing E. coli Recovered from Table Eggs in District Peshawar, Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Zinc oxide‑selenium heterojunction composite: Synthesis, characterization and photo-induced antibacterial activity under visible light irradiation

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB): Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Large Ruminants in the Central Zone of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2018

Asad Ullah1, Umar Sadique Khattak2, Sultan Ayaz1, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi2, Imad Khan1, Ibad Ulla... more Asad Ullah1, Umar Sadique Khattak2, Sultan Ayaz1, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi2, Imad Khan1, Ibad Ullah Jan2, Irfan Khattak1, Raheela Taj3, Sahar Nigar4, Naimat Ullah Khan1, Mumtaz Ali Khan 5 and Muhammad Luqman Sohail6,* 1College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 2Department of Animal Health, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KPK 3Institute of Chemical Sciences, The University of Peshawar, Peshawar 4Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, The University of Peshawar, Peshawar 5University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 6University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur Article Information Received 25 February 2018 Revised 28 March 2018 Accepted 05 June 2018 Available online 19 November 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Amphotericin B-conjugated biogenic silver nanoparticles as an innovative strategy for fungal infections

Microbial pathogenesis, Jan 31, 2016

New strategies are required to improve the efficacy of drugs and to treat the emerging microbial ... more New strategies are required to improve the efficacy of drugs and to treat the emerging microbial resistance. An effective strategy is to combine drugs with metal nanoparticles for the control of microbial infections and resistance. Keeping in view this fact, we developed a facile and eco-friendly protocol for the synthesis of amphotericin B-conjugated silver nanoparticles and their assessment as an antifungal agent. Phytochemicals from the aqueous extract of Maytenus royleanus and amphotericin B were used as capping agents to prepare two types of silver nanoparticles i.e. (i) biogenic silver nanoparticles (b-AgNPs) and (ii) amphotericin B-conjugated biogenic silver nanoparticles (Amp-bAgNPs). UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to detect the characteristic surface Plasmon resonance peaks (SPR) for the prepared nanoparticles (424-433 nm). High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) study revealed the formation of well dispersed and spherical silver nanoparticles and Amp-bAgNPs ...

Research paper thumbnail of Insect Base Dietary Crude Protein as a Substitution of Fish Meal and Dietary Nutrient Efficiency in Growing of Channa Marulius and Ctenopharyngodon Idella

Research paper thumbnail of Quantitative assessment of ecological risk from pollution source based on geostatistical analysis and APCS-MLR model

Environmental science and pollution research international, May 8, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Epidemiological Analysis of Udder Edema in the Goat Population of Faisalabad, Pakistan

Sarhad journal of agriculture, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Induced-Toxicity of Pesticides on Edible Freshwater Fishes in Pakistan: A Review

Sarhad journal of agriculture, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Inorganic Selenium on Blood Biochemistry under Dexamethasone Induced Stress in Broiler Chicken

Sarhad journal of agriculture, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Hepatoprotective outcome of Silymarin against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity in rabbit model

World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology

For centuries, medicinal plants have been used to treat human and animal ailments. Recent researc... more For centuries, medicinal plants have been used to treat human and animal ailments. Recent research indicated Silymarin as commonly employed antioxidant, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antiviral and antifibrotic. Anti-oxidant properties are believed to be responsible for its hepatoprotective effect. In this research, 46 rabbits were utilized in total. Each rabbit was separated into 04 groups: Group A (n=13) served as control and received neither Silymarin nor CCl4 treatment. Group B (n=13) was given 100 mg/Kg CCl4 as treatment. CCl4 and Silymarin were administered to Groups C and D (n=10), respectively. Using commercially available assays, the parameters Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and serum urea were determined for each animal. Multiple comparisons between each of the four categories were analyzed statistically. Administration of Silymarin in CCl4-induced liver toxicity improved all...

Research paper thumbnail of Incidence and Antibiogram of β Lactamases-Producing Citrobacter freundii Recovered from Clinical Isolates in Peshawar, Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Latent natural product and their potential application as anti-infective agents

African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Jan 29, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis of Anthranilic Acid and Phthalic Anhydride Ligand and their Metal Complexes

Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Frequency and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Abbottabad City of Pakistan

Khyber Medical University Journal, 2015

Massive evidence showed that patients with diabetes have a high risk of urinary tract infections.... more Massive evidence showed that patients with diabetes have a high risk of urinary tract infections. We studied the frequency of potential urinary uropathogens among diabetic patients and identified their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns.

Research paper thumbnail of Percentage Incidences of Bacteria in Mahseer (Tor putitora), Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) Fish Collected from Hatcheries and Local Markets of District Malakand and Peshawar of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles Coated With Chitosan Supplementation on Morphometry of Immune organs, Redox status, and Immune Response in Broiler Chicken

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Research paper thumbnail of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB): Detection of Mycobacterium bovis Infection with Specie-specific Primers in Sputum Samples in Pakistan

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture

Research paper thumbnail of Source Apportionment of Heavy Metals in the Cultivated Soils of Typical Mining Areas Based on Input Fluxes, Pmf Model and Isotopic Tracing

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Source Apportionment of Heavy Metals in Cultivated Soils of Typical Mining Areas Based on Unmix Model and Isotopic Tracing

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Supplementation of Selenium Nanoparticles-Loaded Chitosan Improves Production Performance, Intestinal Morphology, and Gut Microflora in Broiler Chickens

The Journal of Poultry Science, 2021

The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), combined or l... more The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), combined or loaded with chitosan (COS), in broiler chickens reared under standard management protocols. The parameters under investigation were production performance, organ development, components of the intestinal barrier, and ileal microbial count. Two hundred and forty day-old chicks were raised in five groups, with each group containing eight replicates (n＝6/ replicate). The control group received a basal diet whereas the other four groups received basal diets supplemented with SeNPs (0.5 mg/kg), COS (200 mg/kg), SeNPs+COS (0.5 mg/kg SeNPs + 200 mg/kg COS), and SeNPs-loaded COS (SeNPs-L-COS) (200 mg/kg) respectively. On day 35, two birds/replicate were sampled to collect the viscera under investigation. The results revealed that dietary inclusion of SeNPs-L-COS increased (p＜0.05) the body weight gain and improved (p＜0.05) feed conversion ratio. Similarly, SeNPs-L-COS supplementation increased (p＜0.05) the small intestinal villus surface area as well as the count of acidic goblet cells and intraepithelial lymphocytes when compared with the control group. Whereas the total goblet cell count was higher (p＜0.05) in the small intestines of both the SeNPs+COS and SeNPs-L-COS groups. Microbial analysis of ileal contents also revealed an increase (p＜0.05) in Lactobacilli species count with a concurrent decrease (p＜0.05) in Escherichia coli count in the SeNPs-L-COS group when compared with the COS and control groups. Based on the results of the current trial, we can conclude that supplementation with SeNPs-L-COS is a superior combination for promoting the gut health and performance of broilers.

Research paper thumbnail of High Occurrence Rate of Multidrug-Resistant ESBL-Producing E. coli Recovered from Table Eggs in District Peshawar, Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Zinc oxide‑selenium heterojunction composite: Synthesis, characterization and photo-induced antibacterial activity under visible light irradiation

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB): Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Large Ruminants in the Central Zone of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2018

Asad Ullah1, Umar Sadique Khattak2, Sultan Ayaz1, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi2, Imad Khan1, Ibad Ulla... more Asad Ullah1, Umar Sadique Khattak2, Sultan Ayaz1, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi2, Imad Khan1, Ibad Ullah Jan2, Irfan Khattak1, Raheela Taj3, Sahar Nigar4, Naimat Ullah Khan1, Mumtaz Ali Khan 5 and Muhammad Luqman Sohail6,* 1College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 2Department of Animal Health, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KPK 3Institute of Chemical Sciences, The University of Peshawar, Peshawar 4Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, The University of Peshawar, Peshawar 5University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 6University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur Article Information Received 25 February 2018 Revised 28 March 2018 Accepted 05 June 2018 Available online 19 November 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Amphotericin B-conjugated biogenic silver nanoparticles as an innovative strategy for fungal infections

Microbial pathogenesis, Jan 31, 2016

New strategies are required to improve the efficacy of drugs and to treat the emerging microbial ... more New strategies are required to improve the efficacy of drugs and to treat the emerging microbial resistance. An effective strategy is to combine drugs with metal nanoparticles for the control of microbial infections and resistance. Keeping in view this fact, we developed a facile and eco-friendly protocol for the synthesis of amphotericin B-conjugated silver nanoparticles and their assessment as an antifungal agent. Phytochemicals from the aqueous extract of Maytenus royleanus and amphotericin B were used as capping agents to prepare two types of silver nanoparticles i.e. (i) biogenic silver nanoparticles (b-AgNPs) and (ii) amphotericin B-conjugated biogenic silver nanoparticles (Amp-bAgNPs). UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to detect the characteristic surface Plasmon resonance peaks (SPR) for the prepared nanoparticles (424-433 nm). High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) study revealed the formation of well dispersed and spherical silver nanoparticles and Amp-bAgNPs ...