Mohsin Shad

@pu.edu.pk

PhD (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
School of Biological Sciences, University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

To achieve a challenging position in a prestigious institute/ research center, where I may
dedicate my versatile abilities for science and technology.

EDUCATION

I am PhD scholar at School of Biological Sciences, University of The Punjab Lahore, Pakistan. I
have done my MPhil in Molecular Biology from National Centre of Excellence in Molecular
Biology, Punjab University Lahore. I did my graduation with a degree in BS (Hons) Biochemistry
from University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore. After matriculation from Sadiq
Memorial High School Khudian Khas, I have passed my intermediate from Kallar Kahar Science
College Kallar Kahar

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology

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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Immunological assessment of NSFu1: A novel fusion molecule constructed from structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 for improving COVID-19 antibody detection
S Arif, M Akhter, A Anwar, S Javaid, Z Ashi, M Shad, A Rahman, H Abbas, ...
Archives of Microbiology 207 (4), 88 2025

Investigating the structural and functional snapshots of Bacillus licheniformis alpha-amylase through protein engineering strategies
M Shad, MW Akhtar, M Sajjad
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 142243 2025

Application of SUMO fusion technology for the enhancement of stability and activity of lysophospholipase from Pyrococcus abyssi
A Nazir, M Shad, HM Rehman, N Azim, M Sajjad
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 40 (6), 183 2024

Investigating the effect of SUMO fusion on solubility and stability of amylase-catalytic domain from Pyrococcus abyssi
M Shad, A Nazir, M Usman, MW Akhtar, M Sajjad
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 266, 131310 2024

Structural and functional insights of starch processing α-amylase from hyperthermophilic archaeon Pyrococcus abyssi
M Shad, HM Rehman, MW Akhtar, M Sajjad
Carbohydrate Research 539, 109122 2024

Recombinant production and characterization of a metal ion-independent Lysophospholipase from a hyperthermophilic archaeon Pyrococcus abyssi DSM25543
A Nazir, M Shad, N Rashid, N Azim, M Sajjad
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 259, 129345 2024

Efficacy of Green Synthesized Silver Based Nanomaterials Against Early Blight of Tomato Caused by Alternaria solani
M Usman, M Atiq, NA Rajput, ST Sahi, M Shad, N Lili, S Iqbal, AM Arif, ...
Journal of Crop Health 76 (1), 105-115 2024

Production of an Asparaginase-Like Domain of AnsA from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii in Escherichia coli, its purification and In Silico Analysis
M Ijaz, M Shad, A Nazir, N Azim, M Sajjad
Pakistan Journal of Zoology 2024

Structural engineering and truncation of α-amylase from the hyperthermophilic archaeon Methanocaldococcus jannaschii
M Shad, M Sajjad, QA Gardner, S Ahmad, MW Akhtar
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 256, 128387 2024

Exploration of computational approaches to predict the structural features and recent trends in α‐amylase production for industrial applications
M Shad, N Hussain, M Usman, MW Akhtar, M Sajjad
Biotechnology and Bioengineering 120 (8), 2092-2116 2023

Structural-Functional Characterization of Cytochrome b in bc 1 and b 6 f Complexes along with Polymorphic Analysis
M Shad, M Usman, QA Gardner
Pakistan Journal of Zoology 55 (2), 975-986 2023

Overexpression of the AGL42 gene in cotton delayed leaf senescence through downregulation of NAC transcription factors
A Latif, S Azam, N Shahid, MR Javed, Z Haider, A Yasmeen, S Sadaqat, ...
Scientific Reports 12 (1), 21093 2022

The Rv3874-Rv3875 chimeric protein shows a promiscuous serodiagnostic potential for tuberculosis
N Mahmood, M Akhter, N Hussain, M Shad, Z un Nisa, IH Khan, ...
Tuberculosis 136, 102253 2022

Enhancing the resilience of transgenic cotton for insect resistance
M Shad, A Yasmeen, S Azam, A Bakhsh, A Latif, N Shahid, S Sadaqat, ...
Molecular Biology Reports 49 (6), 5315-5323 2022

Mistranslation of Genetic Codon and Their Controlling Mechanism in Cell
Mohsin Shad1*, Ayesha Malik2 , Momina Javid2 , Salah ud Din2 , Sana Shakoor2 ...
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal 8 (1), 51 2022

Recombinant production and validation of immunogenic fragment from RBD of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein
S Javaid, Z Ashi, A Anwar, M Akhter, S Arif, M Shad, MW Akhtar, M Sajjad
Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 55 (2), 138-145 2022

Potential of an Epitope-rich Peptide from S2 Domain of Spike Protein in Serodiagnosis of SARS-CoV-2
Z Ashi, S Javaid, S Arif, M Akhter, A Anwar, M Shad, M Sajjad, MW Akhtar
Pak. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol 55 (3), 138-145 2022

Evaluation of Immunogenic Response of Recombinant Nucleocapsid Protein of SARS-CoV-2
A Anwar, MZ Younas, M Shad, M Akhtar, S Arif, A Rahman, M Sajjad, ...
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 55 (4), 242-251 2022

Recombinant production of Mtb antigens and their purification by affinity chromatography
S Arif, M Akhtar, M Shad, MW Akhtar
Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 55 (4), 226-231 2022

A Brief Overview for the Development of Herbicide-Resistant Sugarcane Transformation Approaches
M Shad, G Liaqat, M Usman, H Zafar, F Akram, S Ahmad, A ur Rehman, ...
NUST Journal of Natural Sciences 6 (1) 2021

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Development of broad-spectrum and sustainable resistance in cotton against major insects through the combination of Bt and plant lectin genes
S Din, S Azam, AQ Rao, M Shad, M Ahmed, A Gul, A Latif, MA Ali, ...
Plant Cell Reports 40, 707-721 2021
Citations: 31

Transformation and evaluation of Broad-Spectrum insect and weedicide resistant genes in Gossypium arboreum (Desi Cotton
AAS Muhammad Sufyan Tahir, Ayesha Latif, Samina Bashira, Mohsin Shad ...
GM CROPS & FOOD 12 (1), 292-302 2021
Citations: 17

Structural-Functional Characterization of Cytochrome b in bc 1 and b 6 f Complexes along with Polymorphic Analysis
M Shad, M Usman, QA Gardner
Pakistan Journal of Zoology 55 (2), 975-986 2023
Citations: 14

Enhancing the resilience of transgenic cotton for insect resistance
M Shad, A Yasmeen, S Azam, A Bakhsh, A Latif, N Shahid, S Sadaqat, ...
Molecular Biology Reports 49 (6), 5315-5323 2022
Citations: 13

Comparative analysis of Constitutive and fiber-specific promoters under the expression pattern of Expansin gene in transgenic Cotton
A Yaqoob, A Ali Shahid, IB Salisu, S Shakoor, M Usmaan, M Shad, ...
Plos one 15 (3), e0230519 2020
Citations: 13

Structural and functional insights of starch processing α-amylase from hyperthermophilic archaeon Pyrococcus abyssi
M Shad, HM Rehman, MW Akhtar, M Sajjad
Carbohydrate Research 539, 109122 2024
Citations: 5

The Rv3874-Rv3875 chimeric protein shows a promiscuous serodiagnostic potential for tuberculosis
N Mahmood, M Akhter, N Hussain, M Shad, Z un Nisa, IH Khan, ...
Tuberculosis 136, 102253 2022
Citations: 3