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.

Exposure to Sublethal Concentrations of Copper Pyrithione Reduces Cholinergic Activity and Induces Oxidative Stress in a Marine Polychaete

Haque Md. Niamul,이재성 (사)한국해양생명과학회 2022 한국해양생명과학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Despite concerns about the significant toxicity of copper pyrithione (CuPT) at environmental concentrations, effects of CuPT on benthic organisms have received little attention. Here, we analyzed the detrimental effects of CuPT at sublethal concentrations (1/50, 1/20, and 1/10 of the 96 h-LC50 value) for 14 days in the marine polychaete Perinereis aibuhitensis. Reduced burrowing activity and significantly decreased the acetylcholinesterase activity in response to relatively high concentrations of CuPT were identified as CuPT-triggered cholinergic inhibition. The lipid peroxidation marker, malondialdehyde levels were dose- dependently increased, whereas intracellular glutathione was depleted by relatively high concentrations. In the CuPT-treated polychaete, significant fluctuations in the enzymatic activities of the antioxidant defense system (catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione peroxidase) were observed with significantly modulated glutathione S-transferase activity. These results indicate that even sublethal levels of CuPT would have detrimental effects on the health status of the marine polychaete.

Crosstalk between Oxidative Stress and Tauopathy

Haque, Md. Mamunul,Murale, Dhiraj P.,Kim, Yun Kyung,Lee, Jun-Seok MDPI 2019 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES Vol.20 No.8

<P>Tauopathy is a collective term for neurodegenerative diseases associated with pathological modifications of tau protein. Tau modifications are mediated by many factors. Recently, reactive oxygen species (ROS) have attracted attention due to their upstream and downstream effects on tauopathy. In physiological conditions, healthy cells generate a moderate level of ROS for self-defense against foreign invaders. Imbalances between ROS and the anti-oxidation pathway cause an accumulation of excessive ROS. There is clear evidence that ROS directly promotes tau modifications in tauopathy. ROS is also highly upregulated in the patients’ brain of tauopathies, and anti-oxidants are currently prescribed as potential therapeutic agents for tauopathy. Thus, there is a clear connection between oxidative stress (OS) and tauopathies that needs to be studied in more detail. In this review, we will describe the chemical nature of ROS and their roles in tauopathy.</P>

Adsorptive removal of methyl orange and methylene blue from aqueous solution with a metal-organic framework material, iron terephthalate (MOF-235)

Haque, Enamul,Jun, Jong Won,Jhung, Sung Hwa Elsevier 2011 Journal of hazardous materials Vol.185 No.1

<P><B>Abstract</B></P><P>An iron terephthalate (MOF-235), one of the metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), has been used for the removal of harmful dyes (anionic dye methyl orange (MO) and cationic dye methylene blue (MB)) from contaminated water <I>via</I> adsorption. The adsorption capacities of MOF-235 are much higher than those of an activated carbon. The performance of MOF-235 having high adsorption capacity is remarkable because the MOF-235 does not adsorb nitrogen at liquid nitrogen temperature. Based on this study, MOFs, even if they do not adsorb gases, can be suggested as potential adsorbents to remove harmful materials in the liquid phase. Adsorption of MO and MB at various temperatures shows that the adsorption is a spontaneous and endothermic process and that the entropy increases (the driving force of the adsorption) with adsorption of MO and MB.</P>

Synthesis of Allyl Functionalized Silacrown Ethers and Their Application - A Review

Haque, Md Hasanul,Sohn, Honglae The Basic Science Institute Chosun University 2020 조선자연과학논문집 Vol.13 No.2

A study is reported about the synthesis processes of various silacrown ether by the reaction of alkoxysilanes with polyethylene glycols (PEG) through transesterification. Crown ether-functionalized carbosilane dendrimers and hybrid crown ethers are also discussed. We will also address the solubility enhancement, phase-transfer catalysis of different silacrown as well as their application as Ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) and as active phase of PVC electrodes for the development of potentiometric sensors for detection of alkali-Ions.

Nutrient Uptake and Productivity as Affected by Nitrogen and Potassium Application Levels in Maize/Sweet Potato Intercropping System

Haque, M.Moynul,Hamid, A.,Bhuiyan, N.I. The Korean Society of Crop Science 2001 Korean journal of crop science Vol.46 No.1

Field experiment was conducted during 1993-94 season to determine the pattern of nutrient uptake and productivity of maize/sweet potato intercropping system. Four levels of nitrogen (0, 50, 100 and 150kg N ${ha}_{-1}$) and four levels of potassium (0, 40, 80 and 120kg $K_2$O ${ha}_{-1}$) formed treatment variables. Plants were sampled periodically to determine dry matter and tissue concentrations of N and K in the individual plant components of intercropped maize and sweet potato. Nitrogen and potassium fertilizer did not interact significantly to nutrient uptake by any plant parts of intercropped maize and sweet potato. But application of N fertilizer independently enhanced N uptake in all the plant parts of maize and sweet potato. The uptake of N in leaf, leaf sheath, stem, husk, and cob of maize increased upto 90 days after planting (DAP) but grain continued to accumulate N till its maturity. Sweet potato exhibited a wide variation in N uptake pattern. Sweet potato leaf shared the maximum uptake of N at 50 DAP which rapidly increased at 70 DAP and then declined. Declination of N uptake by petiole and stem were observed after 120 DAP whereas N uptake by tuber increased slowly upto 90 DAP and then rapidly till harvest. Rate of applied K had very little effect on the uptake patterns in different components of intercropped maize. Pattern of K uptake by leaf, petiole and stem of sweet potato showed almost similar trend to N uptake. But uptake of K by tuber increased almost linearly with the K application. Pattern of N and K uptake by grain and tuber paralleled the grain yield of maize and sweet potato respectively. Intercropped productivity of maize and sweet potato found to be better by the application of 100kg N and 120 kg $K_2$O ${ha}_{-1}$

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.

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>

Inhibition of tau aggregation by a rosamine derivative that blocks tau intermolecular disulfide cross-linking

Haque, Md. Mamunul,Kim, Dohee,Yu, Young Hyun,Lim, Sungsu,Kim, Dong Jin,Chang, Young-Tae,Ha, Hyung-Ho,Kim, Yun Kyung Informa UK Ltd. 2014 Amyloid Vol.21 No.3

<P>Abnormal tau aggregates are presumed to be neurotoxic and are an important therapeutic target for multiple neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. Growing evidence has shown that tau intermolecular disulfide cross-linking is critical in generating tau oligomers that serve as a building block for higher-order aggregates. Here we report that a small molecule inhibitor prevents tau aggregation by blocking the generation of disulfide cross-linked tau oligomers. Among the compounds tested, a rosamine derivative bearing mild thiol reactivity selectively labeled tau and effectively inhibited oligomerization and fibrillization processes <I>in vitro</I>. Our data suggest that controlling tau oxidation status could be a new therapeutic strategy for prevention of abnormal tau aggregation.</P>