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Mefloquine loaded niosomes as a promising approach for the treatment of acute and chronic toxoplasmosis (2022)
Journal Article
El Sharazly, B. M., Aboul Asaad, I. A., Yassen, N. A., El Maghraby, G. M., Carter, W. G., Mohamed, D. A., …Ismail, H. I. (2023). Mefloquine loaded niosomes as a promising approach for the treatment of acute and chronic toxoplasmosis. Acta Tropica, 239, Article 106810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106810

Toxoplasmosis is a disease with a worldwide distribution and significant morbidity and mortality. In search of effective treatment, mefloquine (MQ) was repurposed and loaded with niosomes to treat acute and chronic phases of toxoplasmosis in experime... Read More about Mefloquine loaded niosomes as a promising approach for the treatment of acute and chronic toxoplasmosis.

The Potential of Stilbene Compounds to Inhibit Mpro Protease as a Natural Treatment Strategy for Coronavirus Disease-2019 (2022)
Journal Article
Naseem, A., Rasool, F., Ahmed, A., & Carter, W. G. (2023). The Potential of Stilbene Compounds to Inhibit Mpro Protease as a Natural Treatment Strategy for Coronavirus Disease-2019. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 45(1), 12-32. https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb45010002

COVID-19 disease has had a global impact on human health with increased levels of morbidity and mortality. There is an unmet need to design and produce effective antivirals to treat COVID-19. This study aimed to explore the potential ability of natur... Read More about The Potential of Stilbene Compounds to Inhibit Mpro Protease as a Natural Treatment Strategy for Coronavirus Disease-2019.

A Preliminary Assessment of the Nutraceutical Potential of Acai Berry (Euterpe sp.) as a Potential Natural Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease (2022)
Journal Article
AL Nasser, M. N., Mellor, I. R., & Carter, W. G. (2022). A Preliminary Assessment of the Nutraceutical Potential of Acai Berry (Euterpe sp.) as a Potential Natural Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease. Molecules, 27(15), Article 4891. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27154891

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterised by progressive neuronal atrophy and the loss of neuronal function as a consequence of multiple pathomechanisms. Current AD treatments primarily operate at a symptomatic level to treat a cholinergic deficiency... Read More about A Preliminary Assessment of the Nutraceutical Potential of Acai Berry (Euterpe sp.) as a Potential Natural Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease.

An Investigation of the Neurotoxic Effects of Malathion, Chlorpyrifos, and Paraquat to Different Brain Regions (2022)
Journal Article
Elmorsy, E., Al-Ghafari, A., Al Doghaither, H., Salama, M., & Carter, W. G. (2022). An Investigation of the Neurotoxic Effects of Malathion, Chlorpyrifos, and Paraquat to Different Brain Regions. Brain Sciences, 12(8), Article 975. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12080975

Acute or chronic exposures to pesticides have been linked to neurotoxicity and the potential development of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). This study aimed to consider the neurotoxicity of three widely utilized pesticides: malathion, chlorpyrifos... Read More about An Investigation of the Neurotoxic Effects of Malathion, Chlorpyrifos, and Paraquat to Different Brain Regions.

The Psychological Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Patients Attending a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study (2022)
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Ali, U. A., Iftikhar, N., Amat-Ur-rasool, H., Ahmed, M., Hafeez, J., & Carter, W. G. (2022). The Psychological Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Patients Attending a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare, 10(6), Article 1049. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10061049

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a damaging impact on global health. Post-infection, patients may experience mental health difficulties and therefore require suitable psychological treatment and support. The objective of this study was to identify the p... Read More about The Psychological Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Patients Attending a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Is L-Glutamate Toxic to Neurons and Thereby Contributes to Neuronal Loss and Neurodegeneration? A Systematic Review (2022)
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Al-Nasser, M. N., Mellor, I. R., & Carter, W. G. (2022). Is L-Glutamate Toxic to Neurons and Thereby Contributes to Neuronal Loss and Neurodegeneration? A Systematic Review. Brain Sciences, 12(5), Article 577. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12050577

L-glutamate (L-Glu) is a nonessential amino acid, but an extensively utilised excitatory neurotransmitter with critical roles in normal brain function. Aberrant accumulation of L-Glu has been linked to neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration. To investig... Read More about Is L-Glutamate Toxic to Neurons and Thereby Contributes to Neuronal Loss and Neurodegeneration? A Systematic Review.