Abdur Rauf

Abdur Rauf, Ph.D., works at the Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, KP, Pakistan. He completed his Ph.D. at the Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Pakistan in 2015. My research work focuses on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, dealing particularly with bio-guided isolation of new compounds for drug discovery. His research interest includes isolation and structure elucidation of bioactive compounds using several innovative techniques followed by in vitro and in vivo biological screening. Dr. Abdur Rauf is the author and co-author of more than 340 research papers published in peer-reviewed journals (impact factor = 1410.94), with 7600 citations as per a Google scholar report. In addition, he has an H-index of 38 and an i10 index of 117 (Google scholar). He has also written one book as Editor, 10 book chapters for international Book publishers, and two national and two international patents for the discovery of novel antidiabetic drugs.

EDUCATION

PhD (Chemistry)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research work focuses on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, dealing particularly with bio-guided isolation of new compounds for drug discovery. His research interest includes isolation and structure elucidation of bioactive compounds using several innovative techniques.

Scopus Publications

Global research landscape on two coumarin derivatives: A scientometric study of trends and innovations from 1990 to 2022
Tomi Lois Adetunji, Chijioke Olisah, Ahmed Olatunde, Habibu Tijjani, Mohammad S. Mubarak, Abdur Rauf, and Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu
Elsevier BV



Synergistic effect of Cu/Ni cocatalysts on CdS for sun-light driven hydrogen generation from water splitting
Fatima Saleem, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf, Khalil Ahmad, Shahid Iqbal, Rongchao Jin, and Ejaz Hussain
Elsevier BV



Targeted therapies of curcumin focus on its therapeutic benefits in cancers and human health: Molecular signaling pathway-based approaches and future perspectives
Md. Rezaul Islam, Abdur Rauf, Shopnil Akash, Sadiya Islam Trisha, Akram Hossain Nasim, Muniya Akter, Puja Sutro Dhar, Hanan A. Ogaly, Hassan A. Hemeg, Polrat Wilairatana,et al.
Elsevier BV



ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZA IN CITRUS
Samia Khanum, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Hiba Alatrash, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Nujoud Alimad, Devarajan Thangadurai, Jeyabalan Sangeetha,et al.
Apple Academic Press



ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI IN ALLEVIATION OF COLD STRESS IN PLANTS
Samia Khanum, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Hiba Alatrash, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Nujoud Alimad, Devarajan Thangadurai, Jeyabalan Sangeetha,et al.
Apple Academic Press



MYCORRHIZAL ROLE IN PHOSPHORUS METABOLISM
Samia Khanum, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha, Yousef Abu-Zaitoon, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Hiba Alatrash, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Mohamad Shatnawi, Devarajan Thangadurai,et al.
Apple Academic Press



MYCORRHIZA AS A BIOCONTROL AGENT
Samia Khanum, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Hiba Alatrash, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Nujoud Alimad, Devarajan Thangadurai, Jeyabalan Sangeetha,et al.
Apple Academic Press



ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Samia Khanum, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha, Yousef Abu-Zaitoon, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Hiba Alatrash, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Mohamad Shatnawi, Devarajan Thangadurai,et al.
Apple Academic Press



ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZA UNDER BIOTIC AND ABIOTIC STRESSES
Samia Khanum, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Hiba Alatrash, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Nujoud Alimad, Devarajan Thangadurai, Jeyabalan Sangeetha,et al.
Apple Academic Press



ROLE OF AMF IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Samia Khanum, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Hiba Alatrash, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Nujoud Alimad, Devarajan Thangadurai, Jeyabalan Sangeetha,et al.
Apple Academic Press



Effect of geopolitical risk on resources prices in the global and Russian-Ukrainian context: A novel Bayesian structural model
Adnan Khurshid, Khalid Khan, Abdur Rauf, and Javier Cifuentes-Faura
Elsevier BV



Chemical divergence of the Juglans Regia L. across districts Swat and Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
M. Kamil, I. Khan, A. Rauf, S. Bawazeer, S. Bawazeer, A. Rauf, and M. Irfan
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Abstract Juglans regia L. are nutritious fruit bearing plants mostly found in Northern areas of Pakistan. The population of walnuts was explored from district Dir and Swat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan for their geographical, climatic and chemical divergence. The geographical differences such as altitude, latitude and longitude whereas climatic differences viz. soil EC, soil pH, precipitations, intensity of light, temperature and soil temperature. In both districts TPC ranged from 211.2±0.6 to 227.8±0.4 mg/100g, RSA ranged from 43.32±1.5% to 52.18±0.4%, conductivity ranged from 296.43±0.6 to 312.22±0.3 S/m and elemental composition such as iron, copper, calcium, zinc and magnesium in Dir differs from 0.312±0.032, 0.209±0.13, 20.0±0.313, 0.406±0.10 and 10.2±0.030 mg/L to 0.543±0.65, 0.698±0.82, 28.7±0.234, 0.685±0.15 and 17.6±0.015 mg/L respectively. Altitude and temperature showed a correlation with total phenolics contents and radical scavenging activity while soil pH, precipitations, soil temperature, soil Ec and light intensity indicated a weak correlation with chemical traits of walnuts. Further studies of walnuts are needed to explore their therapeutically important phytochemicals to succeed naturally pharmaceutical nutrients of the maximum significance for the health of human beings.


Ethnomedicinal uses of plants for various diseases in the remote areas of Changa Manga Forest, Pakistan
A. Sharif, N. A. Shah, A. Rauf, N. Hadayat, A. Gul, G. Nawaz, S. Sakhi, M. Iqbal, M. R. Khan, A. A. Shah,et al.
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Abstract This study aims at reporting the indigenous knowledge of the medicinal flora from the inhabitants of surroundings of the World’s largest artificial planted forest “Changa Manga”, Pakistan. Data were collected by direct interviews and group meetings from 81 inhabitants including 32 local healers having information regarding the use of indigenous medicinal plants over a period of one year. Different statistical tools were applied to analyze the data including Frequency citation (FC), Relative frequency citation (RFC), Use Value, Factor of informants consensus and fidelity level. This study reported 73 plant species belonging to 37 plant families and 46 genera. The majority of plant species belong to compositae family. The most commonly used medicinal plants were P. hysterophorus L., P. dactylifera L., S. indicum L, P. harmala L., P. emblica L., and A. indica A.Juss. The greatest number of species was used to cure gastrointestinal disorders. The highest fidelity level (68.18%) was of E. helioscopia to cure gastrointestinal disorders. Maximum fresh uses (17) were reported by C. dactylon (L.) Pars. While the highest number of species reporting fresh uses in similar number was 13. In this study, five novel plants are being reported for the first time in Pakistan for their ethnomedicinal worth. Our data reflect unique usage of the medicinal plants in the study area. The statistical tools used in the study proved useful in pointing the most important and disease category specific plants. High use value plant and the new reported medicinal plants might prove an important source of the isolation of pharmacologically active compounds.


A comprehensive review on the documented characteristics of four Reticulitermes termites (Rhinotermitidae, Blattodea) of China
Z. Khan, M. S. Khan, S. Bawazeer, N. Bawazeer, Suleman, M. Irfan, A. Rauf, X.-H. Su, and L.-X. Xing
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Abstract Termites are known as social insects worldwide. Presently in China 473 species, 44 genera and 4 families of termites have been reported. Of them, 111 Reticulitermes species are widely spread in different zones of China. The dispersion flight season of these Chinese Reticulitermes species are usually started from February to June, but in some regions different species are distributed, sharing their boundaries and having overlapping flight seasons. These reasons become important sources of hybridization between two different heterospecific populations of termites. It was confirmed that the fertilized eggs and unfertilized eggs of some Reticulitermes termites have the capacity of cleavage. While the unfertilized eggs of R. aculabialis, R. chinensis and R. labralis cleaved normally and the only R. aculabialis unfertilized eggs develop in embryos. While, the R. flaviceps and R. chinensis were observed with their abnormal embryonic development, and not hatching of eggs parthenogenetically. They were reported more threatening to Chinese resources as they propagate with parthenogenesis, hybridization and sexual reproduction. Eggshell and macrophiles of eggs play important roles in species identification and control. Although, they are severe pests and cause a wide range of damages to wooden structures and products in homes, buildings, building materials, trees, crops, and forests in China’s Mainland.


Analysis of Germin-like protein genes family in Vitis vinifera (VvGLPs) using various in silico approaches
M. Ilyas, A. Rahman, N. H. Khan, M. Haroon, H. Hussain, L. Rehman, M. Alam, A. Rauf, D. S. Waggas, and S. Bawazeer
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Abstract Germin-like proteins (GLPs) play an important role against various stresses. Vitis vinifera L. genome contains 7 GLPs; many of them are functionally unexplored. However, the computational analysis may provide important new insight into their function. Currently, physicochemical properties, subcellular localization, domain architectures, 3D structures, N-glycosylation & phosphorylation sites, and phylogeney of the VvGLPs were investigated using the latest computational tools. Their functions were predicted using the Search tool for the retrieval of interacting genes/proteins (STRING) and Blast2Go servers. Most of the VvGLPs were extracellular (43%) in nature but also showed periplasmic (29%), plasma membrane (14%), and mitochondrial- or chloroplast-specific (14%) expression. The functional analysis predicted unique enzymatic activities for these proteins including terpene synthase, isoprenoid synthase, lipoxygenase, phosphate permease, receptor kinase, and hydrolases generally mediated by Mn+ cation. VvGLPs showed similarity in the overall structure, shape, and position of the cupin domain. Functionally, VvGLPs control and regulate the production of secondary metabolites to cope with various stresses. Phylogenetically VvGLP1, -3, -4, -5, and VvGLP7 showed greater similarity due to duplication while VvGLP2 and VvGLP6 revealed a distant relationship. Promoter analysis revealed the presence of diverse cis-regulatory elements among which CAAT box, MYB, MYC, unnamed-4 were common to all of them. The analysis will help to utilize VvGLPs and their promoters in future food programs by developing resistant cultivars against various biotic (Erysiphe necator and in Powdery Mildew etc.) and abiotic (Salt, drought, heat, dehydration, etc.) stresses.


Ethnomedicinal and traditional uses of the Ferns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
M. Irfan, G. Jan, W. Murad, F. G. Jan, A. Rauf, A. Alsayari, Z. M. Almarhoon, and Y. N. Mabkhot
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Abstract Ferns are often used by indigenous people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study was designed to collect the ethnomedicinal and traditional knowledge of these locals about this group of vascular plants. Forty taxa belong to nineteen genera and ten families are used in the treatment of different diseases. The Pteridaceae was the most representative family with twelve taxa (30%), followed by Athyriaceae and Dryopteridaceae with six taxa each (30%), and Thelypteridaceae with five taxa (12.5%). Regarding the genera, Adiantum, Asplenium and Dryopteris ranked first with four taxa each (30%), followed by Aleuritopteris, Diplazium, Pteris and Equisetum with three taxa each (30%), followed by Athyrium, Oeosporangium, Polystichum and Pseudophegopteris with two taxa each (20%). These taxa were commonly used in the treatment of respiratory disorders i.e. asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia; intestinal ulcer, stomach, urinary ailments and skin disorders by the methods of decoction and infusion. Traditional knowledge about ethnomedicinal plants is a valuable and essential source for the discovery of allopathic, herbal and homeopathic medicines.


Studies on the Inhibition of Ectonucleotide Pyrophosphatase/Phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1) by 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-7,8-dihydroxy-3-methoxychromen-4-one, a Flavonoid from Pistacia chinensis
Abdur Rauf, Zuneera Akram, Muhammad Naveed, Najla AlMasoud, Taghrid S. Alomar, Muhammad Saleem, Abdul Waheed, and Giovanni Ribaudo
MDPI AG
Ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1) regulates skeletal and soft tissue mineralization by hydrolyzing nucleotide triphosphates and cyclic nucleotides, and is involved in the modulation of immune system. In fact, ENPP1 degrades 2′,3′-cyclic GMP-AMP dinucleotide (2′,3′-cGAMP), which is an agonist of surface receptor stimulator of interferon genes (STING), thus downregulating immune response. Consequently, ENPP1 inhibitors are being studied as adjuvant agents in infections and cancer. Pistacia chinensis is a medicinal plant endowed with several biological activities and traditional uses. In the current study, we report the isolation of transilitin (2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7,8-dihydroxy-3-methoxychromen-4-one) from the methanolic extract of P. chinensis barks and the investigation of its activity as ENPP1 inhibitor. The compound was tested in vitro against snake venom phosphodiesterase, which is structurally related to ENPP1, and dose-dependently inhibited the enzyme. Moreover, molecular modeling studies were employed to assess the binding motif of the transilitin with the macromolecular target. Our findings support the traditional medical application of P. chinensis and its extracts by shedding new light on the mechanisms underlying their biological action.


Recent perspective on the potential role of phytocompounds in the prevention of gastric cancer
Md. Rezaul Islam, Abdur Rauf, Shopnil Akash, Ajoy Kumer, Md Sadique Hussain, Smrity Akter, Jeetendra Kumar Gupta, L.H. Thameemul Ansari, Mir Md. Mahfoj Islam Raj, Talha Bin Emran,et al.
Elsevier BV



Density functional theory, molecular docking, In vitro and In vivo anti-inflammatory investigation of lapachol isolated from Fernandoa adenophylla
Abdur Rauf, Taghrid S. AlOmar, Sehrish Sarfaraz, Khurshid Ayub, Fahad Hussain, Umer Rashid, Najla Almasoud, Abdulaziz S. AlOmar, Gauhar Rehman, Zubair Ahmad,et al.
Elsevier BV



In vitro anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antibacterial, and in silico studies of Ferruginan A isolated from Olea ferruginea Royle (Oleaceae)
Abdur Rauf, Bassam Oudh Aljohny, Umer Rashid, Yasir Anwar, Zafar Ali Shah, Naveed Muhammad, Anees Ahmed Khalil, Ahood Khalid, and Gauhar Rehman
Elsevier BV



Bioactive molecules from terrestrial and seafood resources in hypertension treatment: focus on molecular mechanisms and targeted therapies
Md. Rezaul Islam, Puja Sutro Dhar, Shopnil Akash, Sabeena Hussain Syed, Jeetendra Kumar Gupta, Kumaraswamy Gandla, Muniya Akter, Abdur Rauf, Hassan A. Hemeg, Yasir Anwar,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractHypertension (HTN), a complex cardiovascular disease (CVD), significantly impacts global health, prompting a growing interest in complementary and alternative therapeutic approaches. This review article seeks to provide an up-to-date and thorough summary of modern therapeutic techniques for treating HTN, with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of action found in substances found in plants, herbs, and seafood. Bioactive molecules have been a significant source of novel therapeutics and are crucial in developing and testing new HTN remedies. Recent advances in science have made it possible to understand the complex molecular mechanisms underlying blood pressure (BP)-regulating effects of these natural substances better. Polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and peptides are examples of bioactive compounds that have demonstrated promise in influencing several pathways involved in regulating vascular tone, reducing oxidative stress (OS), reducing inflammation, and improving endothelial function. The article explains the vasodilatory, diuretic, and renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) modifying properties of vital plants such as garlic and olive leaf. Phytochemicals from plants are the primary in traditional drug development as models for novel antihypertensive drugs, providing diverse strategies to combat HTN due to their biological actions. The review also discusses the functions of calcium channel blockers originating from natural sources, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and nitric oxide (NO) donors. Including seafood components in this study demonstrates the increased interest in using bioactive chemicals originating from marine sources to treat HTN. Omega-3 fatty acids, peptides, and minerals obtained from seafood sources have anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and antioxidant properties that improve vascular health and control BP. Overall, we discussed the multiple functions of bioactive molecules and seafood components in the treatment of HTN.


Neuroprotective evaluation of diospyrin against drug-induced Alzheimer's disease
Aftab Alam, Gowhar Ali, Asif Nawaz, Taghrid S. AlOmar, Abdur Rauf, Muhammad Ayaz, Sajjad Ahmad, Najla Almasoud, Abdulaziz S. AlOmar, Anees Ahmed Khalil,et al.
Elsevier BV



Insight on the structural, electronic and optical properties of Zn, Ga-doped/dual-doped graphitic carbon nitride for visible-light applications
Babar Ali, Sabir Ali Siddique, Muhammad Bilal Ahmed Siddique, Sami Ullah, Muhammad Arif Ali, Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Arshad Kamran, and Muhammad Arshad
Elsevier BV



Growth of tunable Au-BaO@TiO<inf>2</inf>/CdS heterostructures: Acceleration of hydrogen evolution from water splitting
Mamoona Sabir, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Ujala Quyyum, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Faizan, Abdul Rauf, Shahid Iqbal, and Ejaz Hussain
Elsevier BV



The medicinal chemistry of Urtica dioica L.: from preliminary evidence to clinical studies supporting its neuroprotective activity
Prabhakar Semwal, Abdur Rauf, Ahmed Olatunde, Pooja Singh, Mohamed Y. Zaky, Md. Mozahidul Islam, Anees Ahmed Khalil, Abdullah S. M. Aljohani, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, and Giovanni Ribaudo
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractUrtica dioica is a perennial herb from the family of Urticaceae that is commonly known as stinging nettle. This plant is widespread in Europe, Africa, America, and a part of Asia, as it adapts to different environments and climatic conditions. The leaves, stalk, and bark of U. dioica found applications in the field of nutrition, cosmetics, textile, pest control and pharmacology. In this connection, bioactive chemical constituents such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, amino acids, carotenoids, and fatty acids have been isolated from the plant. With this review, we aim at providing an updated and comprehensive overview of the contributions in literature reporting computational, in vitro, pre-clinical and clinical data supporting the therapeutic applications of U. dioica. Experimental evidence shows that U. dioica constituents and extracts can provide neuroprotective effects by acting through a combination of different molecular mechanisms, that are discussed in the review. These findings could lay the basis for the identification and design of more effective tools against neurodegenerative diseases. Graphical Abstract

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Aldose reductase inhibitory evaluation and in silico studies of bioactive secondary metabolites isolated from Fernandoa. adenophylla (Wall. ex G. Don)
A Rauf, S Naz, MU Khan, T Zahid, Z Ahmad, Z Akram, M Khan, ZA Shah, ...
Journal of Molecular Structure 1328, 141308 2025



Navigating PROTACs in Cancer Therapy: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Horizons
S Ibrahim, M Umer Khan, I Khurram, R Rehman, A Rauf, Z Ahmad, ...
Food Science & Nutrition 13 (2), e70011 2025



The Role of Pomegranate (Punica granatum) in Cancer Prevention and Treatment: Modulating Signaling Pathways From Inflammation to Metastasis
A Rauf, A Olatunde, Z Akram, HA Hemeg, ASM Aljohani, ...
Food Science & Nutrition 13 (2), e4674 2025



Multifunctional biosynthesized magnetosome for multimodal imaging and combined therapy of tumor
X Han, X Wang, J Yan, P Song, Y Wang, Y Kang, A Rauf, H Zhang
Materials Today Bio 30, 101429 2025



From Traditional use to Modern Evidence: The Medicinal Chemistry of Antimalarials from Genus Artemisia
A Rauf, A Olatunde, N Hafeez, HA Hemeg, ASM Aljohani, ...
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 25 (3), 208-218 2025



Green Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticles Using Ficus benghalensis Stem Extract and its Biomedical Applications
IU Din, S Ali, A Rauf, N Muhammad, HA Hemeg, S Afsar, Z Ahmad, ...
Waste and Biomass Valorization, 1-12 2025



Epigallocatechin 3-gallate-induced neuroprotection in neurodegenerative diseases: molecular mechanisms and clinical insights
MR Islam, A Rauf, S Akter, H Akter, MIK Al-Imran, S Islam, M Nessa, ...
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 1-21 2025



An Insight Into the Phytochemical Composition, Cardioprotective, and Antioxidant Characteristics of Small Knotweed (Polygonum plebeium R. Br.) Extract and Its
M Ibrar, MA Khan, A Khan, MA Khan, MS Jan, A Rauf, AA Khalil, A Khalid, ...
Food Science & Nutrition 13 (1), e4750 2025



A New Perspective on the Molecular Targets, Mechanisms of Action, and Clinical Significance of Ursolic Acid’s Multifaceted Anti-cancer Effects
MR Islam, A Rauf, S Akash, MNH Fakir, MIK Al-Imran, GK Thufa, SI Trisha, ...
Current Organic Chemistry 29 (2), 85-96 2025



Construction of piezoelectric, conductive and injectable hydrogels to promote wound healing through electrical stimulation
Y Wu, Y Wang, W Li, D Li, P Song, Y Kang, X Han, X Wang, H Tian, ...
Acta Biomaterialia 191, 205-215 2025



Antidepressant Activity of Himalayan Roots and Tubers
MN Akhtar, AA Khalil, A Rauf, S Naz, ASM Aljohani, W Al Abdulmonem
Himalayan Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Depression, 131-153 2025



Nutritional Profiling of Wild Edible Plants: Quantification of Macronutrients and Minerals via Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) Fluorescence Spectroscopy
M Ibrahim, N Akhtar, A Khan, Sara, Y Anwar, LS Wong, V Subramaniyan, ...
Brazilian Journal of Biology 84, e287349 2024



First-Principles Study on the Structural, Optoelectronic, and Elastic Properties of Halide Perovskites XSnCl₃ (X= Rb, Cs) for Photoelectrode Applications
J Khan, M Khan, W Uddin, RK Prodhan, AK Alanazi, S Ullah, A Rauf, ...
Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 1-14 2024



Green synthesis, characterization, and in vitro and in vivo biological screening of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄) generated with hydroalcoholic extract of aerial parts of
A Rauf, Z Ahmad, H Zhang, N Muhammad, Z Akram, I Ud Din
Green Processing and Synthesis 13 (1), 20240155 2024



Molecular docking, DFT studies, and anti-inflammatory evaluation of peshawaraquinone isolated from Fernandoa adenophylla
T S. AlOmar, A Rauf, U Rashid, S Sarfaraz, K Ayub, F Hussain, ...
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics 42 (20), 10604-10616 2024



Degradation of Congo Red using polymer-stabilized metal nanocatalyst
OS Bahattab, Z Ahmad, A Rauf, YS Al-Awthan, HA Hemeg
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 35 (34), 2140 2024



Green Synthesis of Iron Oxide NPs (IONPs) by Using Aqueous Extract of Parthenium hysterophorus Linnaeus for the In-vitro Antidiabetic and Antiinflammatory Activities.
A Rauf, Z Ahmad, M Ibrahim, M Rezaul Islam, HA Hemeg, YS Al-Awthan, ...
Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology 18 (4) 2024



Multi-target anticancer activity of compounds isolated from galls of Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima: A mechanistic investigation
A Rauf, M Khan, A Nizamani, H Hussain, Z Akram, YS Al-Awthan, ...
Phytochemistry Letters 64, 6-12 2024



Characterisation of the essential oil from Iphiona grantioides and investigation of its antibacterial and antioxidant properties
SI Niaz, M Ali, M Saleem, R Qaisrani, K Safdar, MM Akram, A Rauf, ...
Natural Product Research 38 (23), 4086-4091 2024



Himalayan Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Depression: A Source of Rich Antidepressant Agents
A Rauf, P Semwal, HAR Suleria
CRC Press 2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Luteolin, a flavonoid, as an anticancer agent: A review
M Imran, A Rauf, T Abu-Izneid, M Nadeem, MA Shariati, IA Khan, A Imran, ...
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 112, 108612 2019
Citations: 881



Proanthocyanidins: A comprehensive review
A Rauf, M Imran, T Abu-Izneid, S Patel, X Pan, S Naz, AS Silva, F Saeed, ...
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 116, 108999 2019
Citations: 731



Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS): The ubiquitous system for homeostasis and pathologies
S Patel, A Rauf, H Khan, T Abu-Izneid
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 94, 317-325 2017
Citations: 714



Anticancer potential of quercetin: A comprehensive review
A Rauf, M Imran, IA Khan, M ur‐Rehman, SA Gilani, Z Mehmood, ...
Phytotherapy research 32 (11), 2109-2130 2018
Citations: 665



Resveratrol as an anti-cancer agent: A review
A Rauf, M Imran, MS Butt, M Nadeem, DG Peters, MS Mubarak
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 58 (9), 1428-1447 2018
Citations: 661



Chemo‐preventive and therapeutic effect of the dietary flavonoid kaempferol: A comprehensive review
M Imran, A Rauf, ZA Shah, F Saeed, A Imran, MU Arshad, B Ahmad, ...
Phytotherapy research 33 (2), 263-275 2019
Citations: 334



A comprehensive review of the health perspectives of resveratrol
A Rauf, M Imran, HAR Suleria, B Ahmad, DG Peters, MS Mubarak
Food & function 8 (12), 4284-4305 2017
Citations: 297



Genistein: an integrative overview of its mode of action, pharmacological properties, and health benefits
J Sharifi-Rad, C Quispe, M Imran, A Rauf, M Nadeem, TA Gondal, ...
Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity 2021 (1), 3268136 2021
Citations: 265



Thymoquinone: A novel strategy to combat cancer: A review
M Imran, A Rauf, IA Khan, M Shahbaz, TB Qaisrani, S Fatmawati, ...
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 106, 390-402 2018
Citations: 229



Chrysin: Pharmacological and therapeutic properties
S Naz, M Imran, A Rauf, IE Orhan, MA Shariati, M Shahbaz, TB Qaisrani, ...
Life Sciences 235, 116797 2019
Citations: 228



Berberine as a potential anticancer agent: A comprehensive review
A Rauf, T Abu-Izneid, AA Khalil, M Imran, ZA Shah, TB Emran, S Mitra, ...
Molecules 26 (23), 7368 2021
Citations: 225



Green synthesis and biological activities of gold nanoparticles functionalized with Salix alba
NU Islam, K Jalil, M Shahid, A Rauf, N Muhammad, A Khan, MR Shah, ...
Arabian Journal of Chemistry 12 (8), 2914-2925 2019
Citations: 211



Superoxide dismutase: an updated review on its health benefits and industrial applications
MN Islam, A Rauf, FI Fahad, TB Emran, S Mitra, A Olatunde, MA Shariati, ...
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 62 (26), 7282-7300 2022
Citations: 200



Neuroinflammatory markers: key indicators in the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases
A Rauf, H Badoni, T Abu-Izneid, A Olatunde, MM Rahman, S Painuli, ...
Molecules 27 (10), 3194 2022
Citations: 191



COVID-19 pandemic: epidemiology, etiology, conventional and non-conventional therapies
A Rauf, T Abu-Izneid, A Olatunde, A Ahmed Khalil, FA Alhumaydhi, ...
International journal of environmental research and public health 17 (21), 8155 2020
Citations: 191



Bioactive compounds and health benefits of edible Rumex species-A review
AP Mishra, M Sharifi-Rad, MA Shariati, YN Mabkhot, SS Al-Showiman, ...
Deakin University 2018
Citations: 185



Colon cancer and colorectal cancer: Prevention and treatment by potential natural products
MR Islam, S Akash, MM Rahman, FT Nowrin, T Akter, S Shohag, A Rauf, ...
Chemico-biological interactions 368, 110170 2022
Citations: 182



Edible insects as innovative foods: Nutritional and functional assessments
S Patel, HAR Suleria, A Rauf
Trends in Food Science & Technology 86, 352-359 2019
Citations: 182



Multifunctional roles and pharmacological potential of β-sitosterol: Emerging evidence toward clinical applications
Z Khan, N Nath, A Rauf, TB Emran, S Mitra, F Islam, D Chandran, J Barua, ...
Chemico-biological interactions 365, 110117 2022
Citations: 176



Phytochemicals, nutrition, metabolism, bioavailability, and health benefits in lettuce—A comprehensive review
M Shi, J Gu, H Wu, A Rauf, TB Emran, Z Khan, S Mitra, ASM Aljohani, ...
Antioxidants 11 (6), 1158 2022
Citations: 164