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Qurban Ali

Publications (21)

Enrichment of Therapeutically Significant Flavonolignans of Silybum Marianum in Vegetative Parts by Applying Fungal Elicitors, Methyl Jasmonate and Silver Nanoparticles as Elicitor in Hydroponic Culture

Bismillah Mubeen, Qurban Ali, Ammarah Hasnain & Arif Malik · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Medicinal plants are being used to treat several diseases for many decades and this is an ancient method to treat the patients. Herbal plant Silybum marianum found most effective one to cure liver disorders. This plant produces silymarin which is a secondary metabol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i40B32272

Antimicrobial Activities of Mint Lemonade Plant Extracts from Salt and Heavy Metal Stressed Plants

Asima Khan, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Awais Javeid & Arif Malik · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim of present research was to evaluate the anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant and multi-stress activities of a medicinal plant Mint Lemonade plant extract. Fresh mint was purchased from the nearest market. The samples were cleaned with distilled led water and its leaves,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i21A31372

Effect of Heavy Metals on Creatinine Level in Human Blood Samples of Inhabitants Living in the Vicinity of Hudiara Drain, Lahore, Pakistan

Saima Jadoon, Sumaira Sharif, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Asif & Fouzia Noureen · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: Modern industrialization, anthropogenic and industrial activities have increased the risk of human exposure to heavy metals and in turn effecting human health badly. Hundreds of millions of people are globally affected by heavy metal toxicity through contaminated water in o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59B34415

Phytochemical Activities of Artemissia absinthium and Butea monosperma Plant Extracts

Fatima Waheed, Shaista Yaqoob, Qurban Ali & Arif Malik · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

With the developing time, there is a tremendous need to deliver highly potential antimicrobial drugs and treatment from different herbaceous plants because plants are now days commonly used to provide resistance against disease-causing pathogens. This study has been done by using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i4831119

Phytochemical Activities of Artemissia vulgaris and Acacia nilotica Plant Extracts

Shaista Yaqoob, Fatima Waheed, Qurban Ali & Arif Malik · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

With the growing era, there is tremendous need to produce high potential antimicrobial drugs and medicines from various herbaceous plants and natural resources has been increasing due to increasing multiple drug resistance in pathogens. An experiment was performed to know about a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i4631103

Selection Criteria for Improvement in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Hafiz Saad Bin Mustafa, Ejaz ul-Hasan, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Anwar, Muhammad Aftab & Tariq Mahmood · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Pakistan is facing severe scarcity of edible oil and spending a huge amount of foreign exchange on its annual import. Sesame is the best option as an edible oilseed crop due to less water requirement. Various statistical analyses are used to test the contribution of different yie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/17524

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Ficus carica Plant Extract

Firza Shafique, Uzma Naureen, Annam Zikrea, Qurban Ali, Rumana Sadiq, Mehwish Naseer, Tanzila Rafique & Sohail Akhter · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The development of antibiotic resistant bacteria causes many harmful effects on human and animal lives. In developing countries many expensive synthetic drugs are being used to cure diseases but they have many side effects. Therefore, there is need to develop new strategies to co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i1831311

The Role of Mitochondrial Energetics and Inflammasome NLRP3 in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy

Maha Almas, Usaal Tahir, Mariam Zameer, Maham Mazhar, Qurban Ali, Ayesha Rafique & Khushbukhat Khan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Diabetic Cardiomyopathy is the worldwide leading cause of lethal heart disorders burdening the healthcare systems. Mitochondrion is the key regulator of myocardial metabolism. It fuels the cardiocytes and regulates the pumping activity of heart. People living with diabetes have d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42B32449

Antibody Response of Buffalo Calves to Different Levels of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Immunogen

Qaiser Akram, Shahid Hussain Farooqi, Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan, Beenish Zahid, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem, Qurban Ali, Asif Idrees, Muhammad Sulman Ali Taseer, Muhammad Umar Farid & Zeeshan Iqbal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Antibody response of buffalo calves to different levels of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) virus immunogen was investigated. Vaccine containing 106.2 units of immunogen/TCID50 of FMD virus (O, A and Asia-1) serotypes induced log2 (1.3± 0.4) units of anti-FMD O Complement Fixing Geom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44A32639

Improve Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crops by Molecular Markers: A Review

Muhammad Mutie Un Nabi, Muhammad Shahid, Kiran Shahzadi, Muhammad Abdul Basit, Abid Ali, Zunaira Hussain & Qurban Ali · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

Abiotic stressors include things like heat, cold, drought, and salt that plants have to withstand. These are the main and ongoing agricultural challenges that lower crop production. In the end, modifications to components, nutrient control, and biosynthetic ability hinder or even...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4250

Hypo-magnesium and Hyperlipidemia Responsible for Hypertensive Status of Pregnant Women in Pakistani Population

Asia Parveen, Khan Farooq, Fatima Arshad, Modasrah Mazhar, Nureen Zahra, Amira Saleem Sindhu, Qurban Ali, Rabail Alam & Arif Malik · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Background/ Aim: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) has been a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. It could be responsible for several complications like hemodilution, altered lipid metabolism and deficiencies of different minerals in body. Although the causes of Pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3230934

Efficacy of GeneXpert in Diagnosing Smear Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Comparison to Culture

Muhammad Kashif Munir, Iftikhar Ali, Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Arif Malik, Asif Hanif, Sana Rehman, Samina Khaliq Munir & Qurban Ali · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objectives: Aim of present study is to observe the efficiency of GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay in comparison to MTB culture on Lowenstein Jensen media in diagnosis of smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis cases. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out in The University of Lahor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i50A33376

Role of IL-33 and IL-1α in Ovarian Cancer Metastasis

Gulshan Parveen, Aaisha Qadir, Abubakar Sarfraz, Ahmad Farooq Butt, Rubab Aftab, Qurrat-Ul-Ain Laghari, Faheem Hadi, Laila Sumreen, Qurban Ali, Awais Altaf, Huma Sattar, Anam Naz, Mahwish Arooj & Arif Malik · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: The current study conducted with aims to evaluate the levels of various inflammatory cytokines in women affected by ovarian cancer. Methods: Case-control study was conducted from 1st January 2018 to 4th March 2018 among women affected by ovarian cancer in Institute of Molecu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i54A33734

Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection and Drug Resistance among Infants and Children in Pakistan

Muhammad Sohail, Maisam Ali Shahid, Kumail Sajjad, Muhammad Ayub, Qasir Akram, Sobia Alyas, Yousma Javed, Muhammad Asim Rana, Qurban Ali & Muhammad Mansoor Hafeez · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

In infancy most common and a serious disease is known as Urinary tract infection (UTI). The aim of the current study is to evaluate the frequency and antibiotic resistant among infant presenting with UTI in Lahore General hospital, Lahore-Pakistan. The current observational study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i33A31779

Effect of Low-Energy Shockwave Therapy Versus Platelets Rich Plasma Therapy in Patients with Erectile Dysfunction

Kumail Sajjad, Muhammad Sohail, Hafiz Abdul Momin, Raja Asim Shafique, Muhammad Nazir, Shabbir Ahmad, Afzal Bashir, Muhammad Asim Rana, Qurban Ali & Muhammad Mansoor Hafeez · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) and low-energy shock wave therapy (LESWT) have created a revolution in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED).  However, they are not able to restore the actual changes in the penis. An emerging new therapy called platelet-rich plasma (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i32A31730

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Plant Extracts from Spinacia oleraceae L. (Amaranthaceae)

Firza Shafique, Uzma Naureen, Annam Zikrea, Sohail Akhter, Tanzila Rafique, Rumana Sadiq, Mehwish Naseer, Qaiser Akram & Qurban Ali · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L. SO) leaves represent an important dietary source, have high nutritional value and antimicrobial properties. Spinach leaves have been used in the treatment of human diseases since ancient times. Here, the aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i22B31410

In vitro Anticancer and Antimicrobial Proprieties of Carica papaya against Biochemically Characterized Clinical and Standard Microbes

Nureen Zahra, Farheen Ansari, Sumaira Shaheen, Gulshan Parveen, Rabia Rasool, Modasrah Mazhar, Qaiser Akram, Muhammad Sajid Rasheed, Qurban Ali & Arif Mailk · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

The bacterial pathogens have established various defense system against antimicrobial agents. The main mechanism of action of antibiotic resistance is obtained by pathogenic microorganisms, which directly involved in the diagnosis of various therapeutic plants with their signific...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3430961

Effect of Stretching Exercises Plus Caflam on Flexibility of Female Athletes

Sajjad Ali Gill, Samavia Noor, Abida Naseer, Saeed Javed, Sumeria Rajab, Fehmida Ayoob, Rana Adil, Hira Shahid, Shahbaz Ahmad & Qurban Ali · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The present study investigated how stretching exercises (Static, Dynamic and Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)) along with Caflam (diclofenac potassium) affect the flexibility of female athletes at Punjab University Level. It is a controlled experiment with (n=40) f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i1531281

Antimicrobial and Biochemical Properties of Linum usitatissimum the Flax Seeds and Syzygium aromaticum

Sumbal Babar, Iqra Rafi, Adeel Iqbal, Aisha Nawaz, Tahira Leghari, Muhammad Khawar Abbas, Muhammad Mohsin Zaman, Faheem Hadi, Tahir Maqbool, Nazar Hussain & Qurban Ali · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Introduction: The current research was performed to evaluate antimicrobial, anti-fungal and biochemical properties of Linum usitatissimum (flax seeds) and Syzygium aromaticum (clove). Flaxseeds is one of dietary sources containing phenolics, named lignans. Syzygium aromaticum ord...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i18B35792

Detection of INVA Gene and Cytotoxin of Salmonella entertidis in Food Samples Using Molecular Methods

Maha Almas, Usaal Tahir, Mariam Zameer, Muhammad Imtiaz Shafiq, Syeda Yumna Farrukh, Nureen Zahra, Maham Mazhar, Sajjad Ali Gill, Faheem Hadi, Tahir Muhammad, Qurban Ali & Arif Malik · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Salmonella entertidis is a foodborne pathogen that causes various diseases in human beings worldwide. The toxin of Salmonella can cause infectious diseases. In this research project, Salmonella was detected through various microbial, biochemical and molecular tests in diverse foo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i1231249

A Review on Emerging Therapeutic Interventions for Corona Virus

Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Muhammad Arshad Javid, Muhammad Mudasser Nazir, Azhar Aslam, Sheraz Ahmed Bhatti, Asim Faraz, Qaiser Akram, Nasir Niaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Tanveer Ahmed, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Haseeb Khaliq, Shaukat Munawar, Zahid Manzoor & Qurban Ali · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is one of the deadliest viruses of current era and is identified as the causative agent of novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). This disease stances a severe risk to mankind due to its unexplored pathologies. It was declared as a COVID-19 pandem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34891