Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences

100%

Mental Health

62%

Neuro Cognition

90%

Nervous System

75%

Physiology

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Chapters
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Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

Kharkwal, H., F. Batool, F. Koentgen, D.R. Bell, D.A. Kendall, F.J.P. Ebling and I.R. Duce, 2017. Generation and phenotypic characterisation of a cytochrome P450 4x1 knockout mouse. Plos One, 12: 1-16.
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Sheikh, S.A., H. Ikram, F. Batool, S. Haider and D.J. Haleem, 2011. Behavioral effects of anti-diabetic drugs on normal rats: A dose related study. Karachi Univ. J. Sci., 39: 11-15.
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Batool, F., A. Kamal, M. Sattar, A.H. Shah, S.D. Ahmed, Z.S. Saify and D.J. Haleem, 2011. Evaluation of antidepressant-like effects of aqueous extract of sea in experimental models of depression. Pak. J. Bot., 43: 1595-1599.
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Hossain, A., L. Hassan, A.K. Patwary, M.S. Mia, S.D. Ahmad, A.H. Shah and F. Batool, 2010. Establishment of a suitable and reproducible protocol for in vitro regeneration of ginger (Zingiber officinale roscoe). Pak. J. Bot., 42: 1065-1074.
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Batool, F., S.M. Sabir, J.B.T. Rocha, A.H. Shah, Z.S. Saify and S.D. Ahmed, 2010. Evaluation of antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities of fruit extract from Zanthoxylum alatum: A commonly used spice from Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 42: 4299-4311.
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Batool, F., M.A. Haleem and D.J. Haleem, 2010. Acute administration of clozapine and risperidone altered dopamine metabolism more in rat caudate than in nucleus accumbens: A dose-response relationship. Sci, Pharm., 78: 259-274.
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Batool, F., A.H. Shah, S.D. Ahmed, Z.S. Saify and D.J. Haleem, 2010. Protective effects of aqueous fruit extract from Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L. Spp. Turkestanica) on haloperidol induced orofacial dyskinesia and neuronal alterations in the striatum. Med. Sci. Monit., 16: BR285-BR292.
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Batool, F., A. Hasnat, M.A. Haleem and D.J. Haleem, 2010. Dose-related effects of clozapine and risperidone on pattern of brain regional serotonin and dopamine metabolism and on tests related to extrapyramidal functions in rats. Acta Pharm., 60: 129-140.
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Arif, S., S.D. Ahmed, A.H. Shah, L. Hassan, S.I. Awan, A. Hamid and F. Batool, 2010. Determination of optimum harvesting time for vitamin C, oil and mineral elements in berries sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides). Pak. J. Bot., 42: 3561-3568.
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Sultana, A., L. Hassan, S.D. Ahmad, A.H. Shah and F. Batool et al., 2009. In vitro regeneration of ginger using leaf, shoot tip and root explants. Pak. J. Bot., 41: 1667-1676.
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Shah, A.H., S.D. Ahmad, I. Khaliq, F. Batool, L. Hassan and R.S. Pearce, 2009. Evaluation of phylogenetic relationship among seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L. spp. Turkestanica) wild ecotypes from Pakistan using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP). Pak. J. Bot., 41: 2419-2426.
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Khan, M.M.A., L. Hassan, S.D. Ahmad, A.H. Shah and F. Batool, 2009. In vitro regeneration potentiality of oil seed Brassica genotypes with differential BAP concentration. Pak. J. Bot., 41: 1233-1239.
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Batool, F., S. Ahmed and D.J. Haleem 2009. Dietary supplementations of amino acids: Evidence for enhanced serotonergic functions following haloperidol withdrawal in rat medial prefrontal cortex. J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak., 19: 139-145.
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Batool, F., A.H. Shah, S.D. Ahmed, Z.S. Saify and D.J. Haleem, 2009. Possible anxiolytic profile of aqueous fruit extracts of a medicinal plant sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L. spp. Turkestanica) in experimental models. Pak. J. Bot., 41: 2791-2800.
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Batool, F., A.H. Shah, S.D. Ahmed and D.J. Haleem, 2009. Oral supplementation of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L. Spp. Turkestanica) fruit extract modifies haloperidol induced behavioral deficits and increases brain serotonin metabolism. J. Food Drug Anal., 17: 257-263.
Abbasi, M.K., M.M. Tahir, A.H. Shah and F. Batool, 2009. Mineral nutrient composition of different ecotypes of white clover and their nutrient credit to soil at Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Pak. J. Bot., 41: 41-51.
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Qamar, M., S.D. Ahmad, A.H. Shah, C.R. Wellings and F. Batool, 2008. Postulation of stripe rust resistant genes in some Australian bread wheat cultivars and their response to temperature. Pak. J. Bot., 40: 2573-2585.
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Batool, F., 2008. Buspirone and anxiety disorders: A review with pharmacological and clinical perspectives. Internet J. Pharmacol., 5: 1-13.
Batool, F. and D.J. Haleem, 2008. Tryptophan adjunctive therapy to conventional haloperidol treatment in schizophrenia: Effects on serotonergic mechanisms in rat brain. Internet J. Pharmacol., 6: 1-14.
Batool, F. and D.J. Haleem, 2008. Serotonin(1A) receptor agonism in the expression of behavioral dopaminergic supersensitivity in subchronic haloperidol treated rats. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 21: 411-420.
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Shah, A.H., D. Ahmed, M. Sabir, S. Arif, I. Khaliq and F. Batool, 2007. Biochemical and nutritional evaluations of sea buckthorn (Hyppophae rhamnoides L. Spp. Turkestanica) from different locations of Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 39: 2059-2065.
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Samad, N., F. Batool and D.J. Haleem, 2007. Neurochemical and behavioral effects of 8-OH-DPAT following exposure to restraint stress in rats. Pharmacol. Rep., 59: 173-180.
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Nabi, N., W. Qidwai, F. Batool and S.I. Azam, 2007. Awareness about reproductive health and rights among students of a public University in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study. J. Dow Univ. Health Sien., 1: 59-64.
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Shireen, E., A. Khan, F. Batool and D.J. Haleem, 2006. Increase in serotonin receptor responsiveness following haloperidol withdrawal. J. Basic Applied Sci., 2: 45-54.
Shereen, E., Qurrat-ul Ain, F. Batool, Z.S. Saify and D.J. Haleem, 2002. Neurochemical effects of 8-OH-DPAT in rats injected with haloperidol. Pak. J. Pharma. Chem., 15: 71-82.
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Haleem, D.J., Z.S. Saify, S. Siddiqui, F. Batool and M.A. Haleem, 2002. Pre and post synaptic responses to 1-(1-naphthylpiperazine) following adaptation to stress in rats. Prog. Neuropsychopharmacol. Biol. Psychiat., 26: 149-156.
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Haleem, D.J., F. Batool, N.H. Khan, N. Kamil, O. Ali, Z.S. Saify and M.A. Haleem, 2002. Differences in the effects of haloperidol and clozapine on brain serotonin and dopamine metabolism and on tests related to extrapyramidal functions in rats. Med. Sci. Monitor, 8: BR354-BR361.
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Haleem, D.J., F. Batool and N. Kamil, 2002. Dopamine/Serotonin metabolite ratio and extrapyramidal effects of clozapine in rats. JCPSP, 10: 588-592.
Khan, A., F. Batool and D.J. Haleem, 2001. Behavioral effects of 8-OH-DPAT in single and repeated haloperidol injected rats. Pak. J. Pharma. Chem., 14: 9-17.
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Batool, F., Z.S. Saify, M.A. Haleem and D.J. Haleem, 2000. Neurochemical and extrapyramidal effects of atypical neuroleptic clozapine in rats. Pak. J. Pharma. Chem., 13: 47-55.
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Batool, F. and D.J. Haleem, 1999. Serotonin and Anxiety: A review of current research and clinical implications. JCPSP., 9: 384-393.
Batool, F. and D.J. Haleem, 1999. Increased precursor availability did not increase food intake and 5-HT turnover rate in the hypothalamus of diazepam injected rats. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 12: 21-26.
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Batool, F. and D.J. Haleem, 1997. Neurochemical and behavioural effects of diazepam: Evidence from animal studies. Pak. J. Pharma. Sci., 10: 1-8.
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Haleem, D.J. and F. Batool, 1996. Regionally specific effects of diazepam on brain serotonin metabolism: sustained effects following repeated administration. Life Sci. USA., 59: PL239-PL246.
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Haleem, D.J. and F. Batool, 1996. Diazepam produces regionally specific effects on brain serotonin metabolism. Pak. J. Pharmacol., 13: 19-25.
Batool, F., T. Parveen and D.J. Haleem, 1995. Enhancement of brain regional tryptophan concentration following administration of diazepam: A dose related study. Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res., 38: 267-270.