Dr. Hossain Uddin Shekhar
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Dr. Hossain Uddin Shekhar

Professor
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Proteomics from Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan

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Area of Interest:

Molecular Sciences
100%
Biochemistry
62%
Molecular Biology
90%
Public Health
75%
Food Technology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
62
Abstracts
1

Selected Publications

  1. Taibur, R. and U.S. Hossain, 2019. Understanding the relationship of chronic Toxoplasma gondii infection and schizophrenia. Adv. Biotechnol. Microbiol., 12: 122-123.
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  2. Shekhar, H.U., S. Chakraborty, K. Mannoor and A.H. Sarker, 2019. Recent advances in understanding the role of genomic and epigenomic factors in noncommunicable diseases. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2019. 10.1155/2019/1649873.
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  3. Shekhar, H.U., M.M.T. Islam and M.S. Hossen, 2019. Comparative analysis of physicochemical and pasting properties between traditional and high yielding rice varieties of Bangladesh. Am. J. Food Sci. Technol., 7: 182-188.
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  4. Patwary, M.M.H., T. Rahman, M.M.T. Islam and H.U. Shekhar, 2019. Prevalence pattern and detoxification of foodborne aflatoxin and its binding efficiency and interaction with different blood electrolytes. Am. J. Food Nutr., 7: 64-71.
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  5. Haque, M.N., M.T. Islam, M.T. Hassan and H.U. Shekhar, 2019. Determination of heavy metal contents in frequently consumed fast foods of Bangladesh. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. India Sect. B: Biol. Sci., 89: 543-549.
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  6. Begum, M., M.T. Islam, S.R. Hossain, G.S. Bhuyan and M.A. Halim et al., 2019. Mutation spectrum in TPO gene of bangladeshi patients with thyroid dyshormonogenesis and analysis of the effects of different mutations on the structural features and functions of TPO protein through in silico approach. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2019. 10.1155/2019/9218903.
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  7. Islam, M.T., S.K. Sarkar, N. Sultana, M.N. Begum and G.S. Bhuyan et al., 2018. High resolution melting curve analysis targeting the HBB gene mutational hot-spot offers a reliable screening approach for all common as well as most of the rare beta-globin gene mutations in Bangladesh. BMC Genet., Vol. 19. 10.1186/s12863-017-0594-3.
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  8. Haque, M.N., M.T. Islam, M.T. Hassan and H.U. Shekhar, 2018. Determination of heavy metal contents in frequently consumed fast foods of Bangladesh. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. India Sect. B: Biol. Sci., (In Press). 10.1007/s40011-018-0968-y.
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  9. Chakraborty, S., M. Hosen, M. Ahmed and H.U. Shekhar, 2018. Onco-multi-OMICS approach: A new frontier in cancer research. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2018. 10.1155/2018/9836256.
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  10. Begum, K., M.A. Mannan, M. Sanyal, M.I. Hosen, S. Chakraborty and H.U. Shekhar, 2018. Molecular diagnostic approach prevails superior over conventional gelelectrophoresis method in detecting sickle cell anemia. J. Mol. Biomarkers Diagn., Vol. 9. 10.4172/2155-9929.1000382.
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  11. Arif, M., M.T. Islam and H.U. Shekhar, 2018. Lead induced oxidative DNA damage in battery-recycling child workers from Bangladesh. Toxicol. Ind. Health, 34: 213-218.
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  12. Arif, M., M.T. Islam and H.U. Shekhar, 2018. Lead induced oxidative DNA damage in battery-recycling child workers from Bangladesh. Toxicol. Ind. Health, (In Press). 10.1177/0748233717754163.
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  13. Shojib, H.B., M.M. Hossain, S. Jahan, M.S. Alam and S.C. Das et al., 2017. Study of Biochemical and Cooking quality traits of major rice varieties of Bangladesh. Malays. Applied Biol., 46: 55-62.
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  14. Faisal, A.R.M., S.H. Imtiaz, T. Zerin, T. Rahman and H.U. Shekhar, 2017. Computer aided epitope design as a peptide vaccine component against Lassa virus. Bioinformation, 13: 417-429.
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  15. Soad, M.S., K. Akhter and H.U. Shekhar, 2016. Detection and characterization of BCR-ABL transcripts in Bangladeshi CML patients by cost effective RT-PCR. ABC J. Adv. Res., 5: 101-112.
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  16. Karim, M.F., M. Ismail, A.M. Hasan and H.U. Shekhar, 2016. Hematological and biochemical status of beta-thalassemia major patients in Bangladesh: A comparative analysis. Int. J. Hematol.-Oncol. Stem Cell Res., 10: 7-12.
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  17. Yajima, I., M.Y. Kumasaka, S. Ohnuma, N. Ohgami and H. Naito et al., 2015. Arsenite-mediated promotion of anchorage-independent growth of HaCaT cells through placental growth factor. J. Invest. Dermatol., 135: 1147-1156.
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  18. Ismail, M., M.F. Hossain, A.R. Tanu and H.U. Shekhar, 2015. Effect of spirulina intervention on oxidative stress, antioxidant status and lipid profile in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2015. 10.1155/2015/486120.
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  19. Hossain, M.F., M. Ismail, A.R. Tanu and H.U. Shekhar, 2015. Respiratory burst enzymes, pro-oxidants and antioxidants status in Bangladeshi population with β-thalassemia major. North Am. J. Med. Sci., 7: 253-258.
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  20. Tanu, A.R., M.A. Ashraf, M.F. Hossain, M. Ismail and H.U. Shekhar, 2014. Identification and validation of T-cell epitopes in Outer Membrane Protein (OMP) of Salmonella typhi. Bioinformation, 10: 480-486.
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  21. Kumasaka, M.Y., O. Yamanoshita, S. Shimizu, S. Ohnuma and A. Furuta et al., 2013. Enhanced carcinogenicity by coexposure to arsenic and iron and a novel remediation system for the elements in well drinking water. Arch. Toxicol., 87: 439-447.
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  22. Kato, M., M.Y. Kumasaka, S. Ohnuma, A. Furuta and Y. Kato et al., 2013. Comparison of barium and arsenic concentrations in well drinking water and in human body samples and a novel remediation system for these elements in well drinking water. PLoS ONE, Vol. 8. 10.1371/journal.pone.0066681.
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  23. Yajima, I., N. Uemura, S. Nizam, M. Khalequzzaman and N.D. Thang et al., 2012. Barium inhibits arsenic-mediated apoptotic cell death in human squamous cell carcinoma cells. Arch. Toxicol., 86: 961-973.
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  24. Uddin, M.M., S. Akteruzzaman, T. Rahman, A.K.M.M. Hasan and H.U. Shekhar, 2012. Pattern of β-thalassemia and other haemoglobinopathies: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh. ISRN Hematol., Vol. 2012. 10.5402/2012/659191.
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  25. Shazia, Q., Z.H. Mohammad, T. Rahman and H.U. Shekhar, 2012. Correlation of oxidative stress with serum trace element levels and antioxidant enzyme status in beta thalassemia major patients: A review of the literature. Anemia, Vol. 2012. 10.1155/2012/270923.
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  26. Thang, N.D., I. Yajima, M.Y. Kumasaka, S. Ohnuma and T. Yanagishita et al., 2011. Barium promotes anchorage-independent growth and invasion of human HaCaT keratinocytes via activation of c-SRC kinase. PLoS ONE, Vol. 6. 10.1371/journal.pone.0025636.
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  27. Shekhar, H.U., M. Goto, J. Watanabe, I. Konishide-Mikami, M.L. Bari and Y. Takno-Ishikawa, 2011. Multi food functionalities of kalmi shak (Impomoea aquatic) grown in Bangladesh. Agric. Food Bacteriol., 1: 24-32.
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  28. Khan, M.A., J.M.M. Islam, M.A. Rahman and H.U. Shekhar, 2010. Preparation and in vivo study of anti infective highly volatile wound dressing Materials. Adv. Mater. Res., 123-125: 355-358.
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  29. Khan, M.A., J.M.M. Islam, M.A. Rahim, H.U. Shekhar, N. Rahman and Z.I. Mollah, 2010. Characterization and biomedical application of wound dressing material based on Gelatin. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Structure, Processing and Properties of Materials, SPPM 2010, February 24-26, 2010, Dhaka, Bangladesh -.
  30. Kato, M., S. Onuma, Y. Kato, N.D. Thang, I. Yajima, M.Z. Hoque and H.U. Shekhar, 2010. Toxic elements in well water from Malaysia. J. Toxicol. Environ. Chem., 92: 1609-1612.
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  31. Ferdaus, M.Z., M. Hasan and H.U. Shekhar, 2010. Analysis of serum lipid profiles, metal ions and thyroid hormones levels abnormalities in B thalassaemic children of Bangladesh. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 60: 360-364.
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  32. Hossain, M.S., M. Mesbah-Uddin, A.U. Mohammad, S. Alam and M.Z.H. Sarker et al., 2008. The effect of spirulina on blood glucose, free fatty acid and hepatic phosphofructo kinase-1 (PFK-1) in long evans rat. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 17: 45-49.
  33. Shekhar, H.U., Y. Kabir, M.M. Hossain, M. Mesbah-Uddin, K. Khatun-E-Jannat, M.S. Hossain and H.M. Shahjalal, 2007. Blood transfusion mediated viral infections in thalassemic children in Bangladesh. J. Med. Sci., 7: 131-135.
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  34. Khatun-E-Zannat, K., F. Yasmin, H.U. Shekhar, M. Ahmed and S.R. Alim, 2007. Status of malnutrition in the adolescent girls from urban affluent society. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 13: 41-44.
  35. Hossain, S., H.U. Shekhar, M.N.H. Khan, F.A. Selina, F.A. Ahmed, Y. Kabir and I. Mahmud, 2007. Contents of docosahexaenoic acid in fresh water plankton of Bangladesh and its clinical importance. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 13: 54-59.
  36. Chowdhury, E.K., H.U. Shekhar, S. Jahan, M. Shamaruh and S.R. Alim, 2007. Field and laboratory studies on arsenic mitigation. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 13: 107-111.
  37. Ahmed, M., H.U. Shekhar, R. Parveen, S. Nazneen and M. Kabir, 2007. Quantitative analysis of hepatitis C virus by real time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR): An assessment of the effect of viral tissue on the severity of liver disease in Bangladeshi patient population. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 13: 127-129.
  38. Ahmed, M., H.U. Shekhar and M. Kabir, 2007. Quantitative detection of hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV-DNA) by real time polymerase chain reaction(qPCR) in Bangladeshi patient population. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 13: 123-126.
  39. Shekhar, H.U., H.M. Shahjalal, R. Ahmed, M. Uddin and K. Khatun-E-Jannath, 2006. Prevelence of dyslipidemic phenotypes including hyper apoB and evalution of cardiovascular disease risk in normocholesterolemic type 2 diabetic patients. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 9: 1536-1541.
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  40. Haque, M.E., H.U. Shekhar, A.U. Mohammad, H. Rahman, A.K.M.M. Islam and M.S. Hossain, 2006. Triterpenoids from the stem bark of Avicennia officinalis. Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci., 5: 53-57.
  41. Mahmud, I., M.S. Hossain, H.U. Shekhar, M.S. Rahman and H.M. Shahjalal, 2005. Relevence of serum polyamine levels in the diagnosis of human prostrate and lung cancers. Bangladesh J. Life Sci., 17: 7-14.
  42. Mahmud, I., M.A. Haque, G.M.A. Hannan, M.S. Hossain, Y. Kabir, H.U. Shekhar and L. Ali, 2005. The differential effect of soybean and Hilsha Ilsa fish oil on the lipid profile and glycemic status of streptozotocin treated type 2 diabetes rats. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 14: 33-42.
  43. Shekhar, H.U., E.K. Chowdhury, E. Huq, M.S. Hossain and S. Barua, 2004. Physiological studies of Shigella phages. J. Life Sci., 16: 71-78.
  44. Rahman, F.B., E.K. Chowdhury, M.S. Hossain, A. Hannan and S.R. Alim et al., 2004. Effect of Pangas fish oil on atherogenic factors in diabetic rats. J. Life Sci., 16: 61-69.
  45. Ichimura, T., H. Kubota, T. Goma, N. Mizushima and Y. Ohsumi et al., 2004. Transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of a 14-3-3 gene deficient yeast. Biochemistry, 43: 6149-6158.
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  46. Huq, M.E., A. Rahman, A. Amin and H.U. Shekhar, 2004. Alkamide and lignan from stem bark of Piper chaba (Piperaceae). Dhaka Univ. J. Pharma. Sci., 3: 57-60.
  47. Mahmud, I., H.M. Shahjalal, A. Hannan, M.S. Hossain, H.U. Shekhar, L. Ali and N. Nahar, 2003. Growth inhibitory activity of Uriginea indica plant extract is associated with decreased polyamine levels in the partially hepatomized rat. J. Life Sci., 15: 7-15.
  48. Hossain, M.S., I. Mahmud, H.U. Shekhar, Y. Kabir and M. Hashimoto, 2003. The fallacy of cholesterol free vegetable oil and the effects of fatty acid composition of vegetable versus fish oils on health and diseases. Bangladesh J. Nutrition, 16: 129-147.
  49. Chowdhury, E.K., M.A. Amin, E. Haque, Z.H. Howlader, H.U. Shekhar, S.R. Alim and H. Misono, 2002. Characterization of NAD+dependent L serine dehydrogenase from Pseudomonas putida E-23. Bangladesh J. Biochem., 8: 13-21.
  50. Akhter, S., H.U. Shekhar, S. Islam and S. Akhteuzzaman 2001. Evolution of the diagnostic effectiveness for routine liver function tests. Bangladesh J. Biochem., 7: 27-36.
  51. Hawlader, S., M.E. Haque, S.D. Afroz and H.U. Shekhar and M.A. Mazid, 1999. Triterpenoids from the stem of Operculina terpethum L. (convolvulaceae). Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 8: 157-163.
  52. Shoeb, S.M., E.K. Chowdhury, H.U. Shekhar, E. Shimizu and T. Yorifuzi, 1998. Carbamoylputrescine amidase in rhodococcus: A novel approach of agmatine biosynthesis. Bangladesh J. Microbiol., 15: 51-58.
  53. Shekhar, H.U., Z.H. Haowlader, E.K. Chowdhury and A.U. Ahmed, 1998. Physico chemical characteristics and bacterial contamination of a soybean oil sample. J. Life. Sci., 10: 151-153.
  54. Chowdhury, E.K., Z.H. Hawlader, S.R. Alim, H.U. Shekhar, M.A. Hossain and H. Misono, 1998. Occurrence of a novel NAD+ dependent L-serine dehydrogenase in Pseudomonas putida E23 isolated from soil. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 7: 155-162.
  55. Shekhar, H.U., M.M. Ali and M.A. Hossain, 1997. Extracellular amylase from locally isolated mosquito pathogen Bacillus sphaericus. J. Microbiol., 14: 17-23.
  56. Huda, M.N., S.K.M. Rahman, Z.H. Hawlader and H.U. Shekhr, 1997. Optimization of a feeding solution for hirudo menilensis. J. Zool., 25: 89-90.
  57. Shekhar, H.U., M.N. Alam, Z.H. Hawlader, M.N. Huda and M.A. Hossain, 1996. Effects of storage on the physichochemical characteristics of soybean oil. Bangladesh J. Biochem., 2: 41-48.
  58. Shekhar, H.U., A. Sarker and M.A. Hossain, 1996. Studies on extracellular protease from Bacillus thuringiensis. Bangladesh J. Biochem., 2: 61-65.
  59. Hossain, M.A., S. Mallick, H.U. Shekhar and S. Akhteruzzaman, 1996. Antibacterial activities of a locally isolated Bacillus polymyxa AH-1. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 5: 87-89.
  60. Hossain, M.A., S. Mallick, H.U. Shekhar and S. Akhteruzzaman, 1995. Isolation and identification of a Bacillus polymyxa strain. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 4: 193-196.
  61. Chowdhury, A.H.M.S., H.U. Shekhar, M.M.A.M. Quddus and I. Mahmood, 1995. Biochemical analysis of Tenualosa ilisha (Hamilton). J. Asiat. Soc. Bd. Sci., 21: 83-88.
  62. Yasmin, S., K.A. Rahim, H.U. Shekhar and A.T.A. Ahmed, 1994. Identification, organal distribution, seasonal variation and prevalence pattern of helminths in Clarias batrachus (Linn). Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 107-112.
  63. Malek, M.A., M.N. Uddin, H.U. Shekhar and B. Gomes, 1994. Average food consumption of students in five students residential halls of Dhaka University. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 113-117.
  64. Shekhar, H.U., M.E. Haque, S.A. Hossain and Z. Yusuf, 1993. Environmental pollution due to effluents from sugar and sugar based industries in Bangladesh. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 2: 209-213.
  65. Rahman, M., H.U. Shekhar and H. Khan, 1992. Host controlled restriction and modification of phage SK101 and its mutants by different Shigella species. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 1: 65-75.