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Firzan Nainu

Researcher at Hasanuddin University

Publications -  114
Citations -  2352

Firzan Nainu is an academic researcher from Hasanuddin University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Biology. The author has an hindex of 14, co-authored 60 publications receiving 580 citations. Previous affiliations of Firzan Nainu include James Cook University & University of Queensland.

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Impact of heavy metals on the environment and human health: Novel therapeutic insights to counter the toxicity

TL;DR: In this article , a review aimed to explore the environmental consequences of the heavy metals, toxicity to the human health, as well as novel therapeutics development from the natural resources, and highlight the nanotechnological and nanomedicinal applications to treat heavy metal toxicity.
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Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant, salient features, high global health concerns and strategies to counter it amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

TL;DR: The most recently emerged variant of concern (VOC) is the Omicron (B.1.529) that has evolved due to the accumulation of high numbers of mutations especially in the spike protein, raising concerns for its ability to evade from pre-existing immunity acquired through vaccination or natural infection as well as overpowering antibodies-based therapies as mentioned in this paper .
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Remdesivir and its antiviral activity against COVID-19: A systematic review.

TL;DR: Although remdesivir has been used as a compassionate drug for treating COVID-19 patients, it has only moderate efficacy and more efficacy assessments are urgently warranted in clinical trials.