Dr. Arslan Iftikhar

Approved Supervisor

Assistant Professor at Government College University Faisalabad

Dr. Arslan Iftikhar

Contact Details

Email Address arslaniftikhar@gcuf.edu.pk
Phone Number 041-9203030
Office Address GC University Faisalabad
Academic Profiles
Basic Information
Full Name
Dr. Arslan Iftikhar
Designation
Assistant Professor
Department
Physiology
Faculty
Life Sciences
Email Address
arslaniftikhar@gcuf.edu.pk

Brief Statement of research work

My research focuses on uncovering natural therapeutic strategies to restore pancreatic beta cell function and combat diabetes mellitus at the molecular and cellular levels. I am particularly interested in investigating the regenerative and mechanistic potential of bioactive compounds derived from natural sources. Using experimental diabetic models, I demonstrated that these interventions effectively restore pancreatic structure and function by reducing oxidative stress, improving insulin secretion, and modulating key transcription factors and signaling pathways involved in beta cell survival and regeneration. My work highlights the promise of natural product-based strategies as safe, cost-effective approaches for improving glycemic control and advancing regenerative therapies for diabetes management.

Academic Background
SR. DEGREE INSTITUTE FROM TO
1 Ph.D Other University 2015 2019
2 M.Phil Or MS University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2012 2014
3 Graduation Or Equivalent University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2007 2012
Research Publications
SR. AUTHORS PAPER TITLE JOURNAL PAGE# YEAR VOL. IMP.F VIEW
1 Usra, Arslan Iftikhar, Muhammad Irfan, Ghulam Hussain Betula utilis (bark extract) speeds up sciatic nerve function restoration following a compression injury in a mouse model Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 469-480 2026 39 .6
2 Farwah Batool, Ghulam Hussain, Shahzad Irfan, Arslan Iftikhar From discarded by-product to functional bioactive: Date seed extracts reverse pancreatic B-cell dysfunction via multi-pathway regulation in diabetic rats Journal of Functional Foods 107228 2026 139 4
3 Faiqa Sajid, Muhammad Zubair, Arslan Iftikhar and Ghulam Hussain Dietary supplementation with Withania somnifera root powder promotes recovery after peripheral nerve injury in mice Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2111-2119 2025 38 .6
4 Sana Saleem, Haseeb Anwar, Arslan Iftikhar and Imran Mukhtar Cardioprotective Role of Allium cepa L. Bulb Oil in Isoproterenol-Induced Heart Failure in a Pre-clinical Trial Natural Product Communications 1-17 2025 20 1.4
5 Arslan Iftikhar, Mehlaqa Waseem, Haseeb Anwar Combating Pediatric Pneumonia: The Dynamic Duo of Cinnamon-Clove Steam and Physiotherapy Journal of Herbal Medicine 100938 2024 48 2.2
6 Laaraib Nawaz, David J Grieve, Humaira Muzaffar, Arslan Iftikhar, Haseeb Anwar Methanolic Extract of Phoenix Dactylifera Confers Protection against Experimental Diabetic Cardiomyopathy through Modulation of Glucolipid Metabolism and Cardiac Remodeling Cells 1196 2024 13 5.1
7 Edwige Belotti, Nicolas Lacoste, Arslan Iftikhar, Thomas Simonet, Christophe Papin, Alexis Osseni, Nathalie Streichenberger, Pierre-Olivier Mari, Emmanuelle Girard, Mohamed Graies, Giuseppina Giglia-Mari, Stefan Dimitrov, Ali Hamiche, Laurent Schaeff H2A.Z is involved in premature aging and DSB repair initiation in muscle fibers Nucleic Acids Research 3031-3049 2024 52 16.7
8 Arslan Iftikhar, Rimsha Nausheen, Imran Mukhtar, Rana Khalid Iqbal, Ahmad Raza, Ayesha Yasin, Haseeb Anwar The regenerative potential of honey: a comprehensive literature review Journal of Apiculture Research 97-112 2023 62 2.584
9 Arslan Iftikhar, Rimsha Nausheen, Mohsin Khurshid, Rana Khalid Iqbal, Humaira Muzaffar, Abdul Malik, Azmat Ali Khan, Farwah Batool, Suhail Akhtar, Ayesha Yasin, Haseeb Anwar Pancreatic regenerative potential of manuka honey evidenced through pancreatic histology and levels of transcription factors in diabetic rat model Heliyon e20017 2023 9 4
10 Haseeb Anwar, Arslan Iftikhar, Humaira Muzaffar, Muhammad Imran, Imtiaz Mustafa Scientific evaluation of a folk herbal compound for antihyperglycemic and associated bio health markers in chemically induced diabetic rat model Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental 155035 2022 128 8.694
11 Rao Waqar Ahmad Khan, Rao Sohail Ahmad Khan, Faisal Saeed Awan, Ahmed Akrem, Arslan Iftikhar, Farhana Naureen Anwar, Hind A. S. Alzahrani, Hameed Alsamadany And Rana Khalid Iqbal Genome-wide association studies of seedling quantitative trait loci against salt tolerance in wheat Frontiers in Genetics 946869 2022 13 4.772
12 IMRAN MUKHTAR, HASEEB ANWAR, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, HEBA E. HASHEM, QASIM ALI AND FARHAN SIDDIQUE Human targeted phenobarbital presents a poor substrate of gut microbiome deciphering new drug targets beyond pharmacokinetic curbs BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology 1-9 2022 23 2.605
13 Arslan Iftikhar, Rimsha Nausheen, Humaira Muzaffar, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem, Muhammad Farooq, Mohsin Khurshid, Ahmad Almatroudi, Faris Alrumaihi, Khaled S Allemailem, Haseeb Anwar Potential therapeutic benefits of honey in neurological disorders: the role of polyphenols Molecules 3297 2022 27 4.412
14 IMRAN MUKHTAR, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, MUHAMMAD IMRAN, MUHAMMAD UMAR IJAZ, SHAHZAD IRFAN AND HASEEB ANWAR The competitive absorption by the gut microbiome suggests the first-order absorption kinetics of caffeine Dose-Response 1-8 2021 1 2.658
15 IMTIAZ MUSTAFA, MUHAMMAD NAEEM FAISAL, GHULAM HUSSAIN, HUMAIRA MUZAFFAR, MUHAMMAD IMRAN, MUHAMMAD UMAR IJAZ, MUHAMMAD UMAR SOHAIL, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, ARSLAN SHAUKAT AND HASEEB ANWAR Efficacy of Euphorbia helioscopia in context to a possible connection between antioxidant and antidiabetic activities: a comparative study of different extracts BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 62 2021 21 2.833
16 ALI SABIR, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, MUHAMMAD UMAR IJAZ, GHULAM HUSSAIN, AZHAR RASUL, RANA KHALID IQBAL, FAIQA SAJID AND HASEEB ANWAR Retrospective study of frequency of ABO and Rhesus blood group among population of Safdarabad and Faisalabad cities of Pakistan BMC Research Notes 12 2021 14 1.34
17 IMRAN MUKHTAR, HASEEB ANWAR, MUHAMMAD UMAR IJAZ, MICHAEL HUME, BALA KRISHNA PRABHALA, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, GHULAM HUSSAIN, MUHAMMAD UMAR SOHAIL AND KASHIF UR REHMAN KHAN Sulpiride serves, a substrate for the gut microbiome Dose-Response 1-7 2021 19 2.438
18 HASEEB ANWAR, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, HUMAIRA MUZAFFAR, AHMAD ALMATROUDI, KHALED S. ALLEMAILEM , SOHA NAVAID, SANA SALEEM AND MOHSIN KHURSHID Biodiversity of Gut Microbiota: Impact of Various Host and Environmental Factors BioMed Research International 1-9 2021 5575245 2.276
19 ABDUL BASIT, MUHAMMAD ALI, GHULAM HUSSAIN, SHAHZAD IRFAN, MUHAMMAD SAQIB, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, IMTIAZ MUSTAFA, IMRAN MUKHTAR AND HASEEB ANWAR Effect of equine piroplasmosis on hematological and oxidative stress biomarkers in relation to different seasons in district sargodha, Pakistan Pakistan Veterinary Journal 43-48 2020 40 1.36
20 HUMAIRA MUZAFFAR, TANWEER KHALIQ, JUNAID ALI KHAN, ZIA-UR-RAHMAN, AISHA MAHMOOD, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, SAJJAD-UR-RAHMAN AND FAZAL MAHMOOD Effect of protein, probiotics and vitamins supplementation on semen quality and immunohistochemistry of pituitary gland in molted male layer breeders Pakistan Veterinary Journal 149-152 2016 36 1.392
21 HASEEB ANWAR, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, MUHAMMAD UMAR SOHAIL, GHULAM HUSSAIN, MUHAMMAD NAEEM FAISAL, JUNAID ALI KHAN, SHAZIA ANWER BUKHARI AND ZAFAR IQBAL Efficacy of various post-moult feed supplementations in poultry: an empirical review Worlds Poultry Science Journal 619-627 2016 72 1.037
22 TANWEER KHALIQ, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, ZIA-UR-RAHMAN, HASEEB ANWAR, JUNAID ALI KHAN, IJAZ JAVED HASAN, AISHA MAHMOOD, HUMAIRA MUZAFFAR AND MUHAMMAD AMJAD ALI Effect of vitamins, probiotics and low protein diet on lipid profile, hormonal status and serum proteins level of molted White Leghorn male layer breeders Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 18-23 2016 14 1.029
23 AISHA MAHMOOD, TANWEER KHALIQ, SAJJAD-UR-RAHMAN, ZIA-UR-RAHMAN, JUNAID ALI KHAN, HUMAIRA MUZAFFAR, ASGHAR ALI AND ARSLAN IFTIKHAR Immunomodulation and strengthening of serum mineral profile by dietary supplementation of protein, probiotics and vitamins (C and E) in molted layer breeders Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 265-270 2016 53 1.049
24 TANWEER KHALIQ, FAIZA MUMTAZ, ZIA-UR-RAHMAN, IJAZ JAVED AND ARSLAN IFTIKHAR Nephroprotective potential of Rosa damascene mill flowers, Cichorium intybus linn roots and their mixtures on gentamycin-induced toxicity in Albino rabbits Pakistan Veterinary Journal 43-47 2015 35 1.395
25 HASEEB ANWAR, ZIA-UR-RAHMAN, MUHAMMAD UMAR SOHAIL, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, GHULAM HUSSAIN, MUHAMMAD IRFAN ULLAH, MUHAMMAD AMJAD ALI AND ARSLAN SHAUKAT Evaluation of vital health biomarkers in hyperlipidemic albino rabbits after treatment with Withania somnifera and Lactuca scariola Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 31-36 2015 13 1.029
26 ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, TANWEER KHALIQ, JUNAID ALI KHAN, ZIA-UR-RAHMAN, SAJJAD-UR-RAHMAN, HASEEB ANWAR, IJAZ JAVED, HUMAIRA MUZAFFAR AND AISHA MAHMOOD Efficacy of vitamins, probiotics and protein supplementation on serum health biomarkers of molted male layer breeders Pakistan Veterinary Journal 519-521 2015 35 1.395
27 FAIZA MUMTAZ, TANWEER KHALIQ, IJAZ JAVED, ZIA-UR-RAHMAN, ARSLAN IFTIKHAR, BILAL ASLAM, ASGHAR ALI AND ZUBAIR AHMAD Effects of Rosa damascene mill flowers, Cichorium intybus linn roots and their mixtures on serum electrolytes and hematological parameters against gentamycin induced toxicity in albino rabbits Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 236-242 2014 4 1.25
Professional Journey
SR. POST HELD INSTITUTE / ORGANIZATION DURATION EXPERIENCE (Y/M/D)
1 Assistant Professor Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan 2020 - 2025 5/2/0
2 Lecturer Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan 2014 - 2020 6/1/18
3 Research Associate University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan 2013 - 2014 1/0/0
International Exposure
SR. COUNTRY FUNDING AGENCY DURATION (Y/M/D) PURPOSE
1 FRANCE Higher Education Commission, Pakistan 4/0/0 PhD Studies
2 UNITED KINGDOM (UK) The Physiological Society, United Kingdom 0/0/8 Training Workshop
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