Kaniz Fatima Binte Hossain, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Takeshi Saito et al.
Purpose of this study is to investigate mechanism/s of cyto-protection by selenium (Na 2 SeO 3 ; Se 4+ ) against cadmium (CdCl 2 ; Cd 2+ )-induced cytotoxicity using PC12 cells. In addition, Se (5, 10, 20 and 40 μM) and Cd (2.5, 5 and 10 μM)-induced cytotoxicity is determined. Cytotoxicity assays an...
Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Junki Ukiana, Rachael A. Uson‐Lopez, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Cadmium (Cd2+) is a well studied inducer of cellular necrosis and apoptosis. Zinc (Zn2+) is known to inhibit apoptosis induced by toxicants including Cd2+ both in vitro and in vivo. The mechanism of Zn2+-mediated protection from Cd2+-induced cytotoxicity is not established. In this study, we aimed t...
Firoj Al‐Mamun, Mohammed A. Mamun, Md. Salauzzaman Prodhan, Md. Muktarul et al.
Nomophobia ('no mobile phone phobia') has been growing issue worldwide in recent years and has been associated with a number of psychological and behavioral health-related problems. However, few studies have examined nomophobia in Bangladesh. Therefore, the severity and correlates of nomophobia, and...
Yoshihiro Mihara, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Hideaki YAMAGISHI, Takahiro Sasaki et al.
Rajon Banik, Md. Saiful Islam, Mamun Ur Rashid Pranta, Quazi Maksudur Rahman et al.
BACKGROUND: Several coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines have already been authorized and distributed in different countries all over the world, including Bangladesh. Understanding public acceptance of such a novel vaccine is vital, but little is known about the topic. OBJECTIVES: This study aime...
Mohammed A. Mamun, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Mark D. Griffiths
According to the World Health Organization (WHO 2018), suicide has become the second leading cause of fatality among the 15-29-year-old age group where many of whom are likely to be students. Similar findings have already been reported in Bangladesh. Previous research in Bangladesh reported approxim...
Mashura Shammi, Nazmul Hasan, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Kohinoor Begum et al.
Rajon Banik, Mahmudur Rahman, Md. Mahfuz Hossain, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
The COVID-19 pandemic is now a global crisis and the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are in the most vulnerable situation. Lack of access to services that are considered critical and life-saving such as food, drinkable water, and shelter, together with limited access to health services are turning a...
Kaniz Fatima Binte Hossain, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Toshiyuki Hosokawa et al.
Mercury (Hg) in its all forms, including inorganic Hg (iHg) is an environmental contaminant due to toxicity and diseases in human. However, a little is known about the underlying mechanisms responsible for iHg toxicity. Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element, recognized as an antioxidant and pr...
Mahmuda Akter, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Md. Saiful Islam, Rafia Tasnim, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Most. Zannatul Ferdous et al.
BACKGROUND: The world is facing a public health emergency situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological wellbeing among individuals worldwide has been negatively affected by the pandemic especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh. The present study aimed to assess t...
Mahmuda Akter, Asmat Ullah, Subrata Banik, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Green synthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) have demonstrated promising effects, including cytotoxicity and anticancer potential, in different cell lines. Therefore, in our previous study, Ag-NPs were synthesized from the reduction of AgNO 3 using Brassica rapa var. japonica (Bj) leaf extract as...
Sadia Sultana, Abid Hasan Khan, Sahadat Hossain, Adnan Ansar et al.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought not only the risk of infection but also unbearable mental health difficulties with the concern of educational loss among students. This study explored the adverse impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Bangladeshi students’ mental health and detected potential influenci...
Rajon Banik, Mahmudur Rahman, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Quazi Maksudur Rahman et al.
Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 among young adults in Bangladesh. Subject and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from 5th May to 25th May 2020. Young adults aged between 18-35 years were approached via social media to complete a...
Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Mahmuda Akter, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Arsenic is awfully toxic metalloid responsible for many human diseases all over the world. Contrastingly, D-pinitol is a naturally occurring bioactive dietary compound has antioxidant properties. The objective of this study is to elucidate the protective actions of D-pinitol on arsenic-induced cytot...