Browse publications by year: 2025

  1. Khan A, Sayaf AM, Mohammad A, Alshabrmi FM, Benameur T, Wei DQ, et al.
    J Infect Public Health, 2025 Feb;18(2):102636.
    PMID: 39798213 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2024.102636
    INTRODUCTION: Ebola virus (EBOV) is a highly lethal RNA virus that causes severe hemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates. The lack of effective treatment or vaccine for this pathogen poses a serious threat to a global pandemic. Therefore, it is imperative to explore new drugs and therapies to combat this life-threatening infection.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this study, we employed in silico methods to assess the inhibitory activity of natural products from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) against four EBOV proteins that are crucial for viral replication and assembly: VP40, VP35, VP30, and VP24. We performed molecular docking of TCM compounds with the EBOV proteins and screened them based on their docking scores, binding free energies, and pharmacokinetic properties.

    RESULTS: Our results pinpointed eight TCM compounds (TCM1797, TCM2872, TCM250, TCM2837, TCM2644, TCM4697, TCM2322, and TCM277) that exhibited superior efficacy in inhibiting all the EBOV proteins compared to the controls. These compounds interacted with key residues of the EBOV proteins through various types of bonds, such as hydrogen bonds, salt bridges, and π-π interactions, forming stable complexes that could disrupt the function of the EBOV proteins. These compounds were found to possess known antiviral activity, acceptable pharmacokinetic properties, and human usage history, which make them promising candidates for anti-EBOV drug development. Moreover, the molecular simulation analysis confirmed the binding stability, structural compactness, and residue flexibility properties of these compounds. Furthermore, the binding free energy results revealed that VP30-TCM2644, VP30-TCM4697, VP35-TCM2837, VP24-TCM250, and VP24-TCM277 complexes exhibit significant binding free energy values compared to the control ligands. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Free Energy Landscape (FEL) results revealed the trajectories' motion and conformational energy states.

    CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms driving the efficacy of TCM drugs against EBOV and suggest novel approaches for the development of anti-EBOV therapies.

    MeSH terms: Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry; Humans; Medicine, Chinese Traditional*; Protein Binding; Thermodynamics; Viral Proteins/metabolism; Viral Proteins/chemistry; Drug Discovery/methods; Molecular Docking Simulation*
  2. Saadh MJ, Hamid JA, H M, Kazmi SW, Ahmed MH, Sharma A, et al.
    Pathol Res Pract, 2025 Feb;266:155810.
    PMID: 39798234 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2025.155810
    Colorectal cancer (CRC) is globally ranked as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. There is an urgent need for novel biomarkers to facilitate early diagnosis and enhance patient care, thereby improving treatment response and reducing mortality rates. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is essential for controlling the anti-tumor immune response since it is a hub for several oncogenic signaling pathways. In the tumor environment, STAT3 is widely overactivated in both malignant and non-cancerous cells. It is involved in suppressing the expression of critical immune activation regulators and encouraging the synthesis of immunosuppressive substances. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), a kind of non-coding RNA, are critical for CRC development, apoptosis, and metastasis because they influence important signaling pathways such as STAT3 signaling and contribute to gene regulation at the epigenetic, transcriptional, and post-transcriptional levels. Moreover, lncRNAs have a significant role in modifying the TME and control the expression of important immunological checkpoints, such as PD-L1. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory roles of lncRNAs is crucial for identifying diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive biomarkers for CRC. Thus, the objective of the present review study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the interaction between the STAT3 signaling pathway and various lncRNAs, as well as their implications for apoptosis, metastasis, and immune evasion in CRC.
    MeSH terms: Humans; Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics; Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism; Signal Transduction/genetics; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic; Disease Progression; Tumor Escape/genetics; Tumor Microenvironment/genetics; Tumor Microenvironment/immunology
  3. Ghafourifar P, Farahani Z, Norooznezhad AH, Hantoushzadeh S, Azimzadeh M, Nabavian SM, et al.
    Reprod Biol, 2025 Jan 10;25(1):100991.
    PMID: 39798273 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2024.100991
    Contrary to the evidence supporting the role for insulin in stimulating uterine contraction, only a limited number of studies have highlighted the inhibitory effect of insulin on myometrial contractions in human and rodent. A hypothetical narrative review of the current literature was conducted, revealing the current literature and shows the potential inhibitory effects of insulin on myometrial contractility. These inhibitory mechanisms include activation of adenylyl cyclase signaling pathways, an increase in cAMP production, a decrease in Ca2 + influx and cytosolic Ca2+, hyperpolarization of the cell membrane, and stimulation of NO synthesis. Altered oxytocin sensitivity, structural similarity to relaxin, modulating abscisic acid (ABA) effect, and synergistic interaction with progesterone, adiponectin, and leptin may also represent additional mechanisms for the inhibitory effects of insulin on myometrial contractions. The literature indicates that insulin exhibits inhibitory effects on myometrial contractility. Confirming such a conclusion through future studies may propose insulin as a possible uterine quiescent.
  4. Alsehli M, Sheikh Ali AA, Nafie MS, Bardaweel S, Aljuhani A, Darwish KM, et al.
    Bioorg Chem, 2025 Feb;155:108131.
    PMID: 39798451 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2025.108131
    The discovery of novel anti-cancer drugs motivated us to synthesize a new series of triple 1,2,3-triazole-based arm scaffolds featuring distinct un functionalized alkyl and/or aryl side chains with possible anti-cancer action using the click chemistry approach under both conventional and green microwave irradiation (MWI) methods. The Cu(I) catalyzed cycloaddition reaction of targeted tris-alkyne with un functionalized aliphatic and aromatic azides has been adopted as an efficient approach for synthesizing the desired click adducts. Microwave irradiation improved the synthetic processes, resulting in higher yields and faster reaction times. Spectroscopic techniques (FT-IR, 1H, 13C NMR andCHN analysis) were used for the elucidation of the resulting click structures. The newly synthesized tris-1,2,3-triazoles exhibited promising cytotoxicity, particularly compounds 26 and 28, with IC50 values of 22.18 µM and 20.3 µM against A549 and CaCo-2 cells, respectively. While they had IC50 values of 23.06 µM and 21.91 µM against T-47D and CaCo-2 cells, respectively. Both compounds exhibited promising anti-proliferative activity through the wound healing assay. Additionally, both compounds induced total apoptotic cell death by 68.3 % and 58.5 %, respectively, compared to untreated cells (7.7 %). Furthermore, they induced necrotic cell death by 1.4 % and 10.5 %, respectively, compared to 0.1 % in the untreated cells. For the molecular target, compounds 26 and 28 exhibited potent VEGFR2 inhibition with IC50 values of 35.5 nM and 27.8 nM, respectively, and this was highlighted through the molecular docking findings. Tris-1,2,3-triazoles (26 and 28) exhibited promising cytotoxicity and anti-proliferative against T-47D breast cancer cells through apoptosis and VEGFR2 inhibition using both enzyme kit and western blotting protein expression assays. Molecular docking study highlighted the binding affinity of tested compounds towards the VEGFR2 protein. Accordingly, tris-1,2,3-triazoles (26 and 28) can be further developed as more potent anti-cancer agents.
    MeSH terms: Dose-Response Relationship, Drug*; Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor*; Humans; Structure-Activity Relationship; Molecular Structure; Cell Line, Tumor; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/chemical synthesis; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/pharmacology; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/chemistry; Drug Discovery; Molecular Docking Simulation
  5. Khan MSJ, Alkhadher SAA, Sidek LM, Kamal T, Asiri AM, Khan SB, et al.
    Int J Biol Macromol, 2025 Mar;296:139717.
    PMID: 39798750 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.139717
    A catalytic system has been developed, utilizing metal nanoparticles confined within a chitosan‑carbon black composite hydrogel (M-CH/CB), aimed at improving ease of use and recovery in catalytic processes. The M-CH/CBs were characterized by XPS, XRD, SEM, and EDX, the M-CH/CB system demonstrated exceptional catalytic activity in producing hydrogen gas (H2) from water and methanol, and in reducing several hazardous materials including 2-nitrophenol (2-NP), 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), 2,6-dinitrophenol (2,6-DNP), acridine orange (ArO), methyl orange (MO), congo red (CR), methylene blue (MB), and potassium ferricyanide (PFC). Among the tested nanocatalysts, CH/CB showed the highest efficiency for H₂ production, while Fe0-CH/CB excelled in contaminant reduction (7.0 min). In addition to the synthesis and characterization of the catalytic system, various factors, such as NaBH₄ amount, catalyst quantity, pollutant concentration, and reaction temperature were optimized to maximize its overall efficacy and efficiency. Fe0-CH/CB achieved the best reaction rate of 0.850 min-1 for 4-NP reduction, while CH/CB had a hydrogen generation rate (HGR) of 3500 ml.g-1.min-1. The Fe0-CH/CB was able to achieve the 4-NP reduction percentage of >95 % over 5 times during the recyclability tests. However, a slight decrease in reduction time was observed as the reaction rate dropped to 0.716 min-1 after 5 cycles, but the catalyst remained effective, underscoring its practical potential for environmental remediation, water treatment, and sustainable energy production.
    MeSH terms: Catalysis; Hydrogen/chemistry; Nitrophenols/chemistry; Oxidation-Reduction
  6. Almalbis CA, Md Redzuan A, Andrada CP, Gonzaga NA, Mohd Saffian S
    J Thromb Haemost, 2025 Jan 09.
    PMID: 39798921 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtha.2024.12.032
    BACKGROUND: Apixaban and rivaroxaban are activated factor X (FXa) inhibitors commonly used for treatment of venous thromboembolism and stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. While routine monitoring of their concentrations is not recommended, but it may be beneficial in certain situations. Expected peak and trough concentrations remain poorly understood, with most data derived from small studies.

    OBJECTIVES: To establish the average peak and trough concentrations of apixaban and rivaroxaban from real-world studies.

    METHODS: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched until October 2023 for observational studies reporting apixaban and rivaroxaban concentrations. Meta-regression was used to examine factors influencing these concentrations.

    RESULTS: Sixteen studies involving 1054 apixaban and 1321 rivaroxaban patients were pooled using random-effects model. Mean apixaban peak concentrations were 157 ng/mL (95% CI, 127-187) for 2.5 mg and 228 ng/mL (95% CI, 204-252) for 5 mg, with trough concentrations of 77 ng/mL (95% CI, 56-98) and 113 ng/mL (95% CI, 101-124), respectively. Mean rivaroxaban peak concentrations were 168 ng/mL (95% CI, 104-232) for 10 mg, 225 ng/mL (95% CI, 192-257) for 15 mg, and 229 ng/mL (95% CI, 193-264) for 20 mg, with trough concentrations of 23 ng/mL (95% CI, 13-32), 31 ng/mL (95% CI, 26-36), and 36 ng/mL (95% CI, 25-47), respectively. Meta-regression revealed age and creatinine clearance correlated with apixaban peak concentrations. Creatinine clearance correlated with apixaban and rivaroxaban trough concentrations.

    CONCLUSION: The pooled mean concentrations align with expected concentration ranges reported in different pharmacokinetic studies.

  7. Wong KT, Hooi YT, Tan SH, Ong KC
    Pathology, 2025 Mar;57(2):230-240.
    PMID: 39799084 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2024.11.003
    Viral infections of the central nervous system (CNS) have been emerging and re-emerging worldwide, and the Australasia region has not been spared. Enterovirus A71 and enterovirus D68, both human enteroviruses, are likely to replace the soon-to-be eradicated poliovirus to cause global outbreaks associated with neurological disease. Although prevalent elsewhere, the newly emergent orthoflavivirus, Japanese encephalitis virus (genotype IV), caused human infections in Australia in 2021, and almost certainly will continue to do so because of spillovers from the natural animal host-vector life cycle endemic in the country. Another orthoflavivirus, Murray Valley encephalitis virus, has re-emerged in Australia. The Hendra henipavirus together with Nipah henipavirus ​are listed as high-risk pathogens by the World Health Organization because both can cause lethal encephalitis. The former remains a health threat in Australasia because bats may still be able to spread the infection to unvaccinated Australian horses and other animals acting as intermediate hosts, and thence to humans. The global COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, a virus transmitted from animals to humans that was first described and first arose in China, is associated with acute and long-lasting CNS pathology. Fortunately, the pathology and pathogenesis of these important neurotropic viruses are now better understood, leading to better management protocols and prevention strategies. Pathologists are in a unique position to contribute to the diagnosis and advancement in our knowledge of infectious diseases. This review summarises some of the current knowledge about a few important emerging and re-emerging CNS infections in Australasia and beyond.
    MeSH terms: Animals; Central Nervous System/pathology; Central Nervous System/virology; Humans; Central Nervous System Viral Diseases/diagnosis; Central Nervous System Viral Diseases/epidemiology; Central Nervous System Viral Diseases/virology; Australasia/epidemiology
  8. Abbas S, Ahmed F, Khan WA, Ahmad M, Khan MA, Ghazal TM
    Sci Rep, 2025 Jan 11;15(1):1746.
    PMID: 39799199 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-83966-4
    Skin diseases impact millions of people around the world and pose a severe risk to public health. These diseases have a wide range of effects on the skin's structure, functionality, and appearance. Identifying and predicting skin diseases are laborious processes that require a complete physical examination, a review of the patient's medical history, and proper laboratory diagnostic testing. Additionally, it necessitates a significant number of histological and clinical characteristics for examination and subsequent treatment. As a disease's complexity and quantity of features grow, identifying and predicting it becomes more challenging. This research proposes a deep learning (DL) model utilizing transfer learning (TL) to quickly identify skin diseases like chickenpox, measles, and monkeypox. A pre-trained VGG16 is used for transfer learning. The VGG16 can identify and predict diseases more quickly by learning symptom patterns. Images of the skin from the four classes of chickenpox, measles, monkeypox, and normal are included in the dataset. The dataset is separated into training and testing. The experimental results performed on the dataset demonstrate that the VGG16 model can identify and predict skin diseases with 93.29% testing accuracy. However, the VGG16 model does not explain why and how the system operates because deep learning models are black boxes. Deep learning models' opacity stands in the way of their widespread application in the healthcare sector. In order to make this a valuable system for the health sector, this article employs layer-wise relevance propagation (LRP) to determine the relevance scores of each input. The identified symptoms provide valuable insights that could support timely diagnosis and treatment decisions for skin diseases.
    MeSH terms: Artificial Intelligence*; Chickenpox/diagnosis; Humans; Skin/pathology
  9. Wang J, Zhang B, Yahaya R, Abdullah AB
    BMC Psychol, 2025 Jan 12;13(1):32.
    PMID: 39799380 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-02361-4
    BACKGROUND: In clinical practice, creative arts therapy is frequently utilized for the treatment of traumatized adults, with reports of favorable outcomes. However, the effectiveness of this intervention in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment has not yet been definitively established through meta-analysis. In this meta-analysis, we aim to assess the effectiveness of creative arts therapy in the management of PTSD.

    METHODS: We conducted systematic literature searches through electronic databases from the extended inception of each database to November 2023. We utilized the Cochrane risk of bias tool to evaluate the quality of evidence. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) were calculated as the effects of creative art therapy on the improvement of PTSD.

    RESULTS: Seven controlled, comparative studies investigated the use of creative arts therapy in treating adults with PTSD. Meta-analysis demonstrated a significant decrease in PTSD symptoms following creative arts therapy (SMD = -1.98, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): -3.8 to -0.16, p 

    MeSH terms: Adult; Humans
  10. Madhusankha GDMP, Siow LF, Dos Santos Silva Amaral M, Lee SY, Marriott PJ, Thoo YY
    Food Chem, 2025 Apr 15;471:142767.
    PMID: 39799684 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.142767
    The study highlights the impact of different carbohydrate-based wall materials on the encapsulation and release of flavors and physicochemical characteristics of spray-dried oleoresin blends. The inlet temperature and the wall material type significantly affected the spray drying yield, and Hi-Cap 100, at 150 °C, produced the highest yield. All the wall materials had high water solubility, and Hi-Cap 100 reported the best wettability. Gum Arabic denoted the highest encapsulation efficiency (77.3 ± 0.6%) and the best encapsulation capacity of pungent compounds, phytochemicals, and colors, being approximately two-fold higher than Hi-Cap 100. The blend of gum Arabic and Hi-Cap 100 produced the most efficient volatile release (31 compounds). Thermal treatments accelerated the release of pungent and aroma compounds, while 2% salt concentration delivered the maximum flavor release. Encapsulation retained more than 85% of compounds during 3 months of storage, and thus, the findings suggest industrial applications of encapsulated oleoresin powders would be favorable.
    MeSH terms: Carbohydrates/chemistry; Humans; Taste*; Spices/analysis; Food Storage
  11. Saw SPL, Zhong WZ, Fu R, Li MSC, Goto Y, Fox SB, et al.
    Lung Cancer, 2025 Feb;200:108076.
    PMID: 39799810 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2024.108076
    The peri-operative management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in earlier stage disease has seen significant advances in recent years with the incorporation of immune checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapy. However, many unanswered questions and challenges remain, including the application of clinical trial data to routine clinical practice. Recognising the unique demographic profile of Asian patients with NSCLC and heterogeneous healthcare systems, the Asian Thoracic Oncology Research Group (ATORG) convened a consensus meeting in Singapore on 26 April 2024 to discuss relevant issues spanning diagnostic testing to post-neoadjuvant treatment considerations and future directions. An interdisciplinary group of 19 experts comprising medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists and pathologists from Singapore, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia met to discuss emerging data, identify existing gaps in clinical care and develop a multidisciplinary, multinational expert consensus statement on the peri-operative management of NSCLC tailored to the Asia-Pacific region.
    MeSH terms: Asia/epidemiology; Humans; Consensus
  12. Mahmod Z, Zulkifli MF, Masimen MAA, Ismail WIW, Sharifudin MA, Amin KAM
    Int J Biol Macromol, 2025 Mar;296:139753.
    PMID: 39800021 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.139753
    Effective wound healing requires biocompatible and functional wound dressings. This study explores the synergistic potential of gellan gum (GG), known for its exceptional gel-forming abilities, and acacia stingless bee honey (SBH), for its potent antioxidant properties, in developing advanced wound care solutions. GG hydrogel films incorporated with varying concentrations of SBH (v/v) at 10 % (GGSBH10), 15 % (GGSBH15), and 20 % (GGSBH20) were characterized. The incorporation of SBH into the GG matrix resulted in distinctive spectral peaks of ATR-FTIR associated with SBH, particularly evident in GGSBH20. Among the formulations, GGSBH20 demonstrated an impressive water vapor transmission rate of 1149 ± 11 g m-2 d-1 and a swelling ratio of 169 ± 7 %. Disk diffusion revealed that E. coli was susceptible to GGSBH. Cytotoxicity assessments (MTT and scratch assays) on 3 T3-L1 cells confirmed the biocompatibility of GGSBH, which showed no cytotoxic effects up to 72 h of incubation, and improved cell viability. Notably, GGSBH20 displayed the highest wound closure rate, significantly enhancing cell migration and proliferation. Overall, our findings underscore the promising healing properties of GG hydrogel films when enriched with acacia SBH, highlighting their potential as effective and innovative wound dressing materials.
    MeSH terms: Acacia/chemistry; Animals; Antioxidants/pharmacology; Antioxidants/chemistry; Bees; Cell Movement/drug effects; Cell Survival/drug effects; Escherichia coli/drug effects; Honey*; Methylgalactosides; Hydrogels/pharmacology; Hydrogels/chemistry; Cell Proliferation/drug effects; Mice
  13. Wong JCY, Tsui CCW, Lao KCW, Abong J, Ali A, Bhattarai D, et al.
    Clin Exp Allergy, 2025 Jan 12.
    PMID: 39800561 DOI: 10.1111/cea.14623
    This study demonstrates that patient advocacy groups significantly enhance medication availability and improve diagnosis of hereditary angioedema (HAE), particularly in emerging economies within the Asia-Pacific region. This study supports integrating patient advocacy group involvement into management guidelines, emphasising their role in improving access to diagnostics and treatment for HAE.
  14. Liu YC, Lin TJ, Chong KY, Chen GY, Kuo CY, Lin YY, et al.
    Cell Commun Signal, 2025 Jan 13;23(1):22.
    PMID: 39800687 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-02010-0
    BACKGROUND: The Golgi apparatus is widely considered a secretory center and a hub for different signaling pathways. Abnormalities in Golgi dynamics can perturb the tumor microenvironment and influence cell migration. Therefore, unraveling the regulatory network of the Golgi and searching for pharmacological targets would facilitate the development of novel anticancer therapies. Previously, we reported an unconventional role for the Golgi tethering factor golgin-97 in inhibiting breast cell motility, and its downregulation was associated with poor patient prognosis. However, the specific role and regulatory mechanism of golgin-97 in cancer progression in vivo remain unclear.

    METHODS: We integrated genetic knockout (KO) of golgin-97, animal models (zebrafish and xenograft mice), multi-omics analysis (next-generation sequencing and proteomics), bioinformatics analysis, and kinase inhibitor treatment to evaluate the effects of golgin-97 KO in triple-negative breast cancer cells. Gene knockdown and kinase inhibitor treatment followed by qRT‒PCR, Western blotting, cell viability, migration, and cytotoxicity assays were performed to elucidate the mechanisms of golgin-97 KO-mediated cancer invasion. A xenograft mouse model was used to investigate cancer progression and drug therapy.

    RESULTS: We demonstrated that golgin-97 KO promoted breast cell metastasis in zebrafish and xenograft mouse models. Multi-omics analysis revealed that the Wnt signaling pathway, MAPK kinase cascades, and inflammatory cytokines are involved in golgin-97 KO-induced breast cancer progression. Targeting the ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK pathways effectively attenuated golgin-97-induced cancer cell migration, reduced the expression of inflammatory mediators, and enhanced the chemotherapeutic effect of paclitaxel in vitro and in vivo. Specifically, compared with the paclitaxel regimen, the combination of ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK inhibitors significantly prevented lung metastasis and lung injury. We further demonstrated that hypoxia is a physiological condition that reduces golgin-97 expression in cancer, revealing a novel and potential feedback loop between ERK/MAPK signaling and golgin-97.

    CONCLUSION: Our results collectively support a novel regulatory role of golgin-97 in ERK/MAPK signaling and the tumor microenvironment, possibly providing new insights for anti-breast cancer drug development.

    MeSH terms: Animals; Breast Neoplasms/genetics; Breast Neoplasms/metabolism; Breast Neoplasms/pathology; Cell Movement/drug effects; Female; Humans; Membrane Proteins/genetics; Membrane Proteins/metabolism; Mice, Nude; Zebrafish*; Disease Progression; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays; Cell Line, Tumor; Mice; Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms/genetics; Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms/metabolism; Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms/pathology
  15. Wang X, Soh KG, Samsudin S, Li L, Liu C, Sun M, et al.
    Sci Rep, 2025 Jan 13;15(1):1763.
    PMID: 39800767 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-83161-5
    This review aims to conduct a meta-analysis of the impact of high-intensity training (HIT) on athlete jumping performance. As of May 2024, we conducted a comprehensive search on PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and EBSCOhost databases in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Use the PEDro scale to evaluate the methodological quality of the included study. Meta-analysis of random effects model calculations. Conduct subgroup analysis (participant age, gender, training experience, intervention length and frequency). 18 high-quality studies met the inclusion criteria, including 490 athletes aged between 6 and 27 years old. The results showed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has a moderate effect on athlete jumping performance (ES = 0.918), while high-intensity functional training (HIFT) has a small effect on athlete jumping performance (ES = 0.581). The sub analysis of moderating variables includes 19 datasets. Compared with the control group, HIT has a positive impact on the jumping performance of athletes. The training experience, age, gender, intervention frequency, and intervention length of participants did not have a significant impact on the jumping performance of athletes, indicating the applicability of HIT as a training method. However, more extensive exercise experiments are needed to obtain stronger evidence.
    MeSH terms: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Female; Humans; Male; Young Adult; Athletes*
  16. Mohd Yusoff H, Yew SQ, Mohammed Nawi A, Htwe O, Mohd Tohit N, Mohamed Z, et al.
    Occup Med (Lond), 2025 Jan 11.
    PMID: 39800813 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae128
    BACKGROUND: The symptoms of Long coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) are heterogeneous, creating uncertainty for employers regarding the diagnosis. The prevalence of Long Covid-19 in the workforce is also unknown. Furthermore, workers affected by Long Covid-19 encounter considerable difficulties in ensuring work safety and returning to their jobs due to this condition.

    AIMS: This review is aimed to identify the prevalence of Long Covid-19 in the workplace and to determine the various symptoms of Long Covid-19 experienced by the workers.

    METHODS: A meta-analysis was conducted to calculate the pooled estimates for the prevalence of Long Covid-19. Heterogeneity among the estimates was evaluated using the I² statistic.

    RESULTS: The pooled prevalence of Long Covid-19 among workers across the 11 studies was 38% (95% CI 23-56). A total of 43 symptoms associated with Long Covid-19 were identified in the workplace, with the top five symptoms being dyspnoea at moderate activity (51%, 95% CI 39-62), mental symptoms (38%, 95% CI 6-87), dyspnoea at mild activity (35%, 95% CI 25-47), fatigue (26%, 95% CI 3-78) and effort intolerance (24%, 95% CI 15-35).

    CONCLUSIONS: The review indicates a significant burden of long-lasting symptoms within the workforce. The top five reported symptoms of Long Covid-19 were dyspnoea during mild and moderate activities, mental symptoms, fatigue and effort intolerance.

  17. Alallam B, Abdkadir E, Hayati A, Keong YY, Lim V
    Drug Deliv Transl Res, 2025 Jan 12.
    PMID: 39800814 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01777-6
    The synergistic bioactive effect of polyphenols can enhance the development of functional foods to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer. Curcumin and quercetin have been shown to possess anticancer properties. The combination of curcumin and quercetin has been shown to provide synergistic effects against cancer cell proliferation. The prospect of exhibiting a synergistic antitumor effect is to target a multi-pathway approach, reduce dosage, and minimize potential side effects. However, their effectiveness is limited by poor bioavailability. Nanoscale delivery systems are promising strategies for the delivery of polyphenols. Nevertheless, many of these nanomaterials are yet to be commercialized owing to their lack of versatility or manufacturing costs. Thus, developing a formulation that responds to body conditions is a great challenge and would provide a better way to orally administer polyphenols. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a dual-responsive disulfide-linked core-shell nanohybrid for oral delivery and targeted release of polyphenols in the colon. The nanohybrid had monodispersed structures with a size of  9.5 nm), surface area of > 700 m2/g, and zeta potential of - 30.71 ± 0.71 mV. The polyphenols were encapsulated into the nanohybrid in their amorphous state, with a loading capacity of 20.49%. The coating enhanced the release of polyphenols into the intestinal fluid, potentially improving their delivery to the colon. The nanohybrid demonstrated a better anticancer effect than the free polyphenols against HT29 cancer cells. This study explores the use of a dual-sensitive alginate-coated mesoporous silica nanohybrid as a carrier for the enhanced delivery of polyphenols.
  18. Liu Y, Liu H, Qian J, Luan J, Mu Y, Xiao C, et al.
    ACS Appl Mater Interfaces, 2025 Jan 22;17(3):5026-5037.
    PMID: 39801065 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c19881
    The electrocatalytic conversion of oxygen to hydrogen peroxide offers a promising pathway for sustainable energy production. However, the development of catalysts that are highly active, stable, and cost-effective for hydrogen peroxide synthesis remains a significant challenge. In this study, a novel polyacid-based metal-organic coordination compound (Cu-PW) was synthesized using a hydrothermal approach. Cu-PW served as a precursor to construct a composite electrocatalyst featuring a heterointerface between CuWO4 and WO3 (CuWO4/WO3) through pyrolysis. The CuWO4/WO3 heterojunction exhibits an impressive H2O2 selectivity of 91.84% at 0.5 V, marking a 19.65% improvement compared to the pristine Cu-PW. Furthermore, the CuWO4/WO3 catalyst demonstrates exceptional stability, maintaining continuous operation for 29 h. At 0.1 V, it delivers a hydrogen peroxide yield of 1537.8 mmol g-1 h-1, with a Faraday efficiency (FE) of 85%. Additionally, this catalyst effectively degrades methyl blue, achieving a 95% removal from an aqueous system within 30 min. Theoretical analysis further corroborates the high electroactivity of CuWO4/WO3 heterojunction structure. The Cu-O-W bridge formed during the reaction facilitates interfacial electron transport and enhances the role of the W-O bond in proton adsorption and transfer kinetics. This strong interfacial coupling in CuWO4/WO3 promotes electron transfer and the formation of *OOH intermediates, thereby favoring hydrogen peroxide generation. Hence, the as-prepared CuWO4/WO3 demonstrates great potential as an efficient electrocatalyst for the green synthesis of hydrogen peroxide, exhibiting high efficiency as a two-electron oxygen reduction reaction catalyst. This work offers a new approach for fabricating CuWO4/WO3 electrocatalyst with high electroactivity and selectivity, paving the way for cost-effective and sustainable hydrogen peroxide production, significantly reducing reliance on the conventional anthraquinone process.
  19. Rahman ME, Mahmud K, Uddin MK, Shamsuzzaman SM, Shukor MYA, Ghani SSA, et al.
    PMID: 39801090 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2449161
    The increasing demand for sustainable, robust, and cost-efficient arsenic (As) treatment techniques strengthens the implementation of new constructed wetland (CW) designs like aerated CWs in the agricultural sector. The aim was to assess and contrast the influence of various aeration rates on As elimination in subsurface flow CW utilizing Pennisetum purpureum plants for treating As-polluted sand. This study consisted of an experiment with 16 subsurface flow CW, operating at different As concentrations of 0, 5, 22, and 39 mg kg-1 and aeration rates of 0, 0.18, 1, and 2 L min-1. The highest elimination of As from treatment sand in the subsurface flow CWs was 96.19 ± 3.09%, 93.95 ± 2.17%, and 91.91 ± 1.92% for 5, 22, and 39 mg kg-1 As, respectively, at 0.18 L min-1 aeration. A negative influence of As pollution on growth was detected in the 0, 1, and 2 L min-1 aeration but Pennisetum purpureum grows well in polluted sand with 0.18 L min-1 aeration. Bacterial population and different enzyme activity showed statistically significant differences with 0, 0.18, 1, and 2 L min-1 aerations at all As levels. These results suggest that this treatment can be used for As phytoremediation in anthropogenically polluted environments due to its high capability to uptake As.
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