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  1. Artikel ; Online: Biochemical analysis, photosynthetic gene (psbA) down–regulation, and in silico receptor prediction in weeds in response to exogenous application of phenolic acids and their analogs

    Sobia Anwar / Saadia Naseem / Zahid Ali

    PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss

    2023  Band 3

    Abstract: Chemical herbicides are the primary weed management tool, although several incidences of herbicide resistance have emerged, causing serious threat to agricultural sustainability. Plant derived phenolic acids with herbicidal potential provide organic and ... ...

    Abstract Chemical herbicides are the primary weed management tool, although several incidences of herbicide resistance have emerged, causing serious threat to agricultural sustainability. Plant derived phenolic acids with herbicidal potential provide organic and eco-friendly substitute to such harmful chemicals. In present study, phytotoxicity of two phenolic compounds, ferulic acid (FA) and gallic acid (GA), was evaluated in vitro and in vivo against three prevalent herbicide-resistant weed species (Sinapis arvensis, Lolium multiflorum and Parthenium hysterophorus). FA and GA not only suppressed the weed germination (80 to 60% respectively), but also negatively affected biochemical and photosynthetic pathway of weeds. In addition to significantly lowering the total protein and chlorophyll contents of the targeted weed species, the application of FA and GA treatments increased levels of antioxidant enzymes and lipid peroxidation. Photosynthetic gene (psbA) expression was downregulated (10 to 30 folds) post 48 h of phenolic application. In silico analysis for receptor identification of FA and GA in psbA protein (D1) showed histidine (his-198) and threonine (thr-286) as novel receptors of FA and GA. These two receptors differ from the D1 amino acid receptors which have previously been identified (serine-264 and histidine-215) in response to PSII inhibitor herbicides. Based on its toxicity responses, structural analogs of FA were also designed. Four out of twelve analogs (0.25 mM) significantly inhibited weed germination (30 to 40%) while enhancing their oxidative stress. These results are unique which provide fundamental evidence of phytotoxicity of FA and GA and their analogs to develop cutting-edge plant based bio-herbicides formulation in future.
    Schlagwörter Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 571
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Dokumenttyp Artikel ; Online
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  2. Artikel ; Online: Biochemical analysis, photosynthetic gene (psbA) down-regulation, and in silico receptor prediction in weeds in response to exogenous application of phenolic acids and their analogs.

    Sobia Anwar / Saadia Naseem / Zahid Ali

    PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 3, p e

    2023  Band 0277146

    Abstract: Chemical herbicides are the primary weed management tool, although several incidences of herbicide resistance have emerged, causing serious threat to agricultural sustainability. Plant derived phenolic acids with herbicidal potential provide organic and ... ...

    Abstract Chemical herbicides are the primary weed management tool, although several incidences of herbicide resistance have emerged, causing serious threat to agricultural sustainability. Plant derived phenolic acids with herbicidal potential provide organic and eco-friendly substitute to such harmful chemicals. In present study, phytotoxicity of two phenolic compounds, ferulic acid (FA) and gallic acid (GA), was evaluated in vitro and in vivo against three prevalent herbicide-resistant weed species (Sinapis arvensis, Lolium multiflorum and Parthenium hysterophorus). FA and GA not only suppressed the weed germination (80 to 60% respectively), but also negatively affected biochemical and photosynthetic pathway of weeds. In addition to significantly lowering the total protein and chlorophyll contents of the targeted weed species, the application of FA and GA treatments increased levels of antioxidant enzymes and lipid peroxidation. Photosynthetic gene (psbA) expression was downregulated (10 to 30 folds) post 48 h of phenolic application. In silico analysis for receptor identification of FA and GA in psbA protein (D1) showed histidine (his-198) and threonine (thr-286) as novel receptors of FA and GA. These two receptors differ from the D1 amino acid receptors which have previously been identified (serine-264 and histidine-215) in response to PSII inhibitor herbicides. Based on its toxicity responses, structural analogs of FA were also designed. Four out of twelve analogs (0.25 mM) significantly inhibited weed germination (30 to 40%) while enhancing their oxidative stress. These results are unique which provide fundamental evidence of phytotoxicity of FA and GA and their analogs to develop cutting-edge plant based bio-herbicides formulation in future.
    Schlagwörter Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 571
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Dokumenttyp Artikel ; Online
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  3. Artikel ; Online: Biochemical analysis, photosynthetic gene (psbA) down-regulation, and in silico receptor prediction in weeds in response to exogenous application of phenolic acids and their analogs.

    Anwar, Sobia / Naseem, Saadia / Ali, Zahid

    PloS one

    2023  Band 18, Heft 3, Seite(n) e0277146

    Abstract: Chemical herbicides are the primary weed management tool, although several incidences of herbicide resistance have emerged, causing serious threat to agricultural sustainability. Plant derived phenolic acids with herbicidal potential provide organic and ... ...

    Abstract Chemical herbicides are the primary weed management tool, although several incidences of herbicide resistance have emerged, causing serious threat to agricultural sustainability. Plant derived phenolic acids with herbicidal potential provide organic and eco-friendly substitute to such harmful chemicals. In present study, phytotoxicity of two phenolic compounds, ferulic acid (FA) and gallic acid (GA), was evaluated in vitro and in vivo against three prevalent herbicide-resistant weed species (Sinapis arvensis, Lolium multiflorum and Parthenium hysterophorus). FA and GA not only suppressed the weed germination (80 to 60% respectively), but also negatively affected biochemical and photosynthetic pathway of weeds. In addition to significantly lowering the total protein and chlorophyll contents of the targeted weed species, the application of FA and GA treatments increased levels of antioxidant enzymes and lipid peroxidation. Photosynthetic gene (psbA) expression was downregulated (10 to 30 folds) post 48 h of phenolic application. In silico analysis for receptor identification of FA and GA in psbA protein (D1) showed histidine (his-198) and threonine (thr-286) as novel receptors of FA and GA. These two receptors differ from the D1 amino acid receptors which have previously been identified (serine-264 and histidine-215) in response to PSII inhibitor herbicides. Based on its toxicity responses, structural analogs of FA were also designed. Four out of twelve analogs (0.25 mM) significantly inhibited weed germination (30 to 40%) while enhancing their oxidative stress. These results are unique which provide fundamental evidence of phytotoxicity of FA and GA and their analogs to develop cutting-edge plant based bio-herbicides formulation in future.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Down-Regulation ; Histidine/genetics ; Plant Weeds/genetics ; Herbicides/pharmacology ; Photosynthesis ; Weed Control/methods ; Herbicide Resistance/genetics
    Chemische Substanzen Histidine (4QD397987E) ; Herbicides
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-03-23
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0277146
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  4. Artikel ; Online: Elongating the role of renewable energy and sustainable foreign direct investment on environmental degradation

    Sobia Naseem / Xuhua Hu / Muhammad Mohsin

    Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 7, Pp e18421- (2023)

    2023  

    Abstract: Climatic variations and GHG emissions are the most debated issues of the current age economically, socially, politically and environmentally. An internationally legally binding treaty on climate change, the “Paris Agreement” is followed by G-8 countries ... ...

    Abstract Climatic variations and GHG emissions are the most debated issues of the current age economically, socially, politically and environmentally. An internationally legally binding treaty on climate change, the “Paris Agreement” is followed by G-8 countries to maintain environmental sustainability with green development. The research investigates the relationship of GHG emissions with renewable energy (RE), foreign direct investment (FDI), total population (TP), and trade (TR). The time span of 22 years is used for analytical purposes covering the period from 2000 to 2021 b y addressing the literary gap. The analytical procession found total population and trade increase GHG emissions because of its modern fundamental layers toxic human activities and polluted trade practices. The decreasing behavior toward GHG emissions has been determined by FDI and RE. The findings of this research have confirmed the long-run relationship among variables. They are evidence that the eco-innovative steps by G-8 countries significantly reduce GHG emissions directly or indirectly. Furthermore, the analytical outcomes indicate that innovative green development in renewable energy sector can reduce the GHG emissions pressure from this sector and contribute to net zero emissions. The extracting results have suggested policies for environmental practitioners and economic developers.
    Schlagwörter GHG emissions ; Renewable energy ; FDI ; DOLS ; G-8 countries ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 381
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag Elsevier
    Dokumenttyp Artikel ; Online
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  5. Artikel: Elongating the role of renewable energy and sustainable foreign direct investment on environmental degradation.

    Naseem, Sobia / Hu, Xuhua / Mohsin, Muhammad

    Heliyon

    2023  Band 9, Heft 7, Seite(n) e18421

    Abstract: Climatic variations and GHG emissions are the most debated issues of the current age economically, socially, politically and environmentally. An internationally legally binding treaty on climate change, the "Paris Agreement" is followed by G-8 countries ... ...

    Abstract Climatic variations and GHG emissions are the most debated issues of the current age economically, socially, politically and environmentally. An internationally legally binding treaty on climate change, the "Paris Agreement" is followed by G-8 countries to maintain environmental sustainability with green development. The research investigates the relationship of GHG emissions with renewable energy (RE), foreign direct investment (FDI), total population (TP), and trade (TR). The time span of 22 years is used for analytical purposes covering the period from 2000 to 2021 b y addressing the literary gap. The analytical procession found total population and trade increase GHG emissions because of its modern fundamental layers toxic human activities and polluted trade practices. The decreasing behavior toward GHG emissions has been determined by FDI and RE. The findings of this research have confirmed the long-run relationship among variables. They are evidence that the eco-innovative steps by G-8 countries significantly reduce GHG emissions directly or indirectly. Furthermore, the analytical outcomes indicate that innovative green development in renewable energy sector can reduce the GHG emissions pressure from this sector and contribute to net zero emissions. The extracting results have suggested policies for environmental practitioners and economic developers.
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-07-19
    Erscheinungsland England
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18421
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  6. Artikel ; Online: Sono-Microwave Assisted Chlorine free and Ionic Liquid (SMACIL) extraction of cellulose from Urtica dioica: A benign to green approach.

    Naseem, Sobia / Durrani, Arjumand Iqbal / Rizwan, Muhammad / Yasmeen, Farhat / Siddiqui, Sofia / Habib, Farzana

    International journal of biological macromolecules

    2024  Band 259, Heft Pt 1, Seite(n) 129059

    Abstract: The extraction of cellulose using eco-friendly solvents has been gaining significant attention for a couple of decades. This study investigated the impact of benign and green solvents on the extraction, thermal stability, mechanical properties, and ... ...

    Abstract The extraction of cellulose using eco-friendly solvents has been gaining significant attention for a couple of decades. This study investigated the impact of benign and green solvents on the extraction, thermal stability, mechanical properties, and crystallinity of cellulose extracted from Urtica dioica (Stinging nettle) using a Sono-Microwave Assisted Chlorine free and Ionic Liquid (SMACIL) extraction technique. In this regard, the stalks were undergone through pre chemical treatment before starting bleaching them with hydrogen peroxide (HPO) and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate (BMIM-Ac) having different mole ratios (5, 7.5, and 10) to expose cellulose. The Urtica dioica cellulose (UDC) was characterized using FTIR, tensile testing, FESEM, XRD, and TGA. The fibrillation and lumen can be seen in SEM images that confirm the extraction of cellulose. The results showed that the BMIM-Ac-10 gives the maximum cellulose yield (88 %) than other compositions. Moreover, the cellulose extracted using BMIM-Ac-10 has high mechanical strength which makes it a potential constituent for various applications in the field of materials science. These results have significant implications for the development of sustainable and efficient processes for the extraction of cellulose.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Cellulose/chemistry ; Urtica dioica/chemistry ; Ionic Liquids/chemistry ; Microwaves
    Chemische Substanzen Cellulose (9004-34-6) ; Ionic Liquids
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2024-01-03
    Erscheinungsland Netherlands
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129059
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  7. Artikel ; Online: Green and efficient synthesis of cellulose nanocrystals from Hamelia patens leftover via hydrolysis of microwave assisted-ionic liquid (MWAIL) pretreated microcrystalline cellulose.

    Naseem, Sobia / Rizwan, Muhammad / Durrani, Arjumand Iqbal / Munawar, Aisha / Siddique, Sofia / Habib, Farzana

    International journal of biological macromolecules

    2024  , Seite(n) 132791

    Abstract: The efficient bioconversion of the lignocellulosic agro-waste has immense importance in biorefinery processing in extracting the cellulose and saccharide fractions. To achieve this, a series of chemical pretreatments is employed, thus concerning ... ...

    Abstract The efficient bioconversion of the lignocellulosic agro-waste has immense importance in biorefinery processing in extracting the cellulose and saccharide fractions. To achieve this, a series of chemical pretreatments is employed, thus concerning environmental threats limit its use. Therefore, an ionic liquid is employed for pretreatment before sustainable extractions owing to its safe manipulation, recycling, and reusability. Specifically, microwave-assisted ionic liquid (MWAIL) pretreatment has significant importance in extracting high cellulose yield at less thermal power consumption. In this study, the leftover stalks of Hamelia patens were subjected to MWAIL pretreatment at 60, 70, 80, and 90 °C to extract microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). Subsequently, the MCC was fabricated into cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) through hydrolytic treatment using acidic and ionic liquids and denoted as CNC-AH and CNC-ILH. Thus obtained CNC was characterized by FTIR, FESEM, XRD, and TGA to investigate the influence of solvent on its morphology, crystallinity, and thermal stability of CNC. The results support that the CNC-ILH has comparatively more thermal and dispersal stability with a reduced crystallinity index than CNC-AH. The surprising results of CNC-ILH signify its utilization in diverse applications in the food and industrial sectors.
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2024-06-03
    Erscheinungsland Netherlands
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132791
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  8. Artikel ; Online: A blessing in disguise: new insights on the effect of COVID-19 on the carbon emission, climate change, and sustainable environment.

    Sarfraz, Muddassar / Mohsin, Muhammad / Naseem, Sobia

    Environmental science and pollution research international

    2022  Band 29, Heft 20, Seite(n) 29651–29662

    Abstract: COVID-19, declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be a pandemic, has affected greenhouse gas emissions and contributed to the uncertainty of environmental activities. This study demonstrates the effect of lockdowns, the number of new confirmed ...

    Abstract COVID-19, declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be a pandemic, has affected greenhouse gas emissions and contributed to the uncertainty of environmental activities. This study demonstrates the effect of lockdowns, the number of new confirmed cases, and the number of newly confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 on CO
    Mesh-Begriff(e) COVID-19 ; Carbon ; Carbon Dioxide ; Climate Change ; Communicable Disease Control ; Economic Development ; Humans
    Chemische Substanzen Carbon Dioxide (142M471B3J) ; Carbon (7440-44-0)
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2022-01-07
    Erscheinungsland Germany
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
    ISSN (online) 1614-7499
    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-021-17507-1
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  9. Artikel ; Online: Modeling the relationship between carbon emissions and environmental sustainability during COVID-19: a new evidence from asymmetric ARDL cointegration approach.

    Sarfraz, Muddassar / Mohsin, Muhammad / Naseem, Sobia / Kumar, Amit

    Environment, development and sustainability

    2021  Band 23, Heft 11, Seite(n) 16208–16226

    Abstract: The study aims to examine the ... ...

    Abstract The study aims to examine the CO
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-03-24
    Erscheinungsland Netherlands
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2015291-7
    ISSN 1573-2975 ; 1387-585X
    ISSN (online) 1573-2975
    ISSN 1387-585X
    DOI 10.1007/s10668-021-01324-0
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  10. Artikel: Cervical cancer screening practices in HIV positive females - a missing link in health care delivery in Pakistan.

    Idrak, Sobia / Zaki, Saima / Rasheed, Farhan / Javed, Maham / Khalid, Huma / Niaz, Sumaira / Tahir, Romeeza / Naseem, Nadia

    JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

    2024  Band 74, Heft 4, Seite(n) 631–640

    Abstract: Objectives: To probe cervical cancer screening practices in local women positive for human immunodeficiency virus, and to determine the cervical cytological changes in them.: Methods: The serial cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jinnah ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To probe cervical cancer screening practices in local women positive for human immunodeficiency virus, and to determine the cervical cytological changes in them.
    Methods: The serial cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jinnah Hospital and Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from April 2019 to October 2020, and comprised female patients aged 18-45 years who were positive for human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and were registered with the relevant programme being run by the provincial government in Punjab. Blood samples of all the patients were collected for the determination of human immunodeficiency virus viral load and cluster of differentiation 4+ count. Cervical smears were taken for cytopathological analysis, while the swabs were analysed for culture sensitivity. The same individuals were subjected to the same testing one year later, and the status of the disease and clinical stability or disease progression was explored. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.
    Results: There were 150 women with mean age 32.08±7.13 years (range: 21-45 years). Age at marriage/sexual activity was 17.33±4.73 years in 15(10%) subjects. Cytological examination showed atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance in 6(4%) of the cases whereas 3(2%) cases showed atypical squamous cells, which cannot rule out high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytology, while the rest were classified as negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy. Cervical microbial changes revealed methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection in 9(6%) cases, extended-spectrum beta-lactamase in 15(10%) cases, whereas fungal infection and trichomonas vaginalis infection were found in 30(20%) smears. There was a significant association between cluster of differentiation 4+ cell count and stability of high-risk patients (p<0.001). After one year, 84(56%) patients remained clinically stable, while 51(34%) developed some chronic illness. There was a significant association between cluster of differentiation 4+ cell count <200/mm3 and the risk of developing a chronic illness (p<0.001).
    Conclusions: There was a dire need to educate healthcare workers to offer regular cervical screening to patients with high-risk sexually-transmitted infections to prevent them from the morbidity and mortality related to cervical cancer.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Humans ; Female ; Adult ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/virology ; Pakistan/epidemiology ; Early Detection of Cancer/methods ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Young Adult ; Middle Aged ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; HIV Infections/diagnosis ; Vaginal Smears ; Uterine Cervical Dysplasia/diagnosis ; Uterine Cervical Dysplasia/epidemiology ; Uterine Cervical Dysplasia/virology ; Atypical Squamous Cells of the Cervix/pathology ; Viral Load
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2024-05-16
    Erscheinungsland Pakistan
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 603873-6
    ISSN 0030-9982
    ISSN 0030-9982
    DOI 10.47391/JPMA.8211
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