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Water-pipe smoking promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition and invasion of human breast cancer cells via ERK1/ERK2 pathways.
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2018 , Article)
With the increasing popularity of water-pipe smoking (WPS), it is critical to comprehend how WPS may affect women's health. The main goal of this study is to identify the potential outcome of WPS on human breast cancer ...
Epstein-Barr Virus and Human Papillomaviruses Interactions and Their Roles in the Initiation of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Cancer Progression.
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Frontiers Media
, 2018 , Article Review)
Oncoviruses are implicated in around 20% of all human cancers including both solid and non-solid malignancies. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are the most common oncoviruses worldwide. Currently, ...
The Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in Cervical Cancer: A Brief Update.
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Frontiers Media
, 2018 , Article Review)
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) belongs to the group of gamma-herpes viruses and was the first recognized human oncovirus. EBV is responsible for infectious mononucleosis and multiple lymphoid and epithelial malignancies including ...
Use of Hemagglutinin Stem Probes Demonstrate Prevalence of Broadly Reactive Group 1 Influenza Antibodies in Human Sera.
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Nature Publishing Group
, 2018 , Article)
A better understanding of the seroprevalence and specificity of influenza HA stem-directed broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) in the human population could significantly inform influenza vaccine design efforts. Here, ...
Fabrication and In Vitro Characterization of a Tissue Engineered PCL-PLLA Heart Valve.
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Nature Publishing Group
, 2018 , Article)
Heart valve diseases are among the leading causes of cardiac failure around the globe. Nearly 90,000 heart valve replacements occur in the USA annually. Currently, available options for heart valve replacement include ...
Potential of Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Ischemic Stroke.
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Frontiers Media
, 2018 , Article Review)
Ischemic stroke is one of the major health problems worldwide. The only FDA approved anti-thrombotic drug for acute ischemic stroke is the tissue plasminogen activator. Several studies have been devoted to assessing the ...
Computational screening of known broad-spectrum antiviral small organic molecules for potential influenza HA stem inhibitors.
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Public Library of Science
, 2018 , Article)
With the emergence of new influenza virus strains that are resistant to current inhibitors such as oseltamivir (anti-neuraminidase (NA)) and amantadine (anti-M2 proton channel), influenza A viruses continue to be a serious ...
Geographical distribution of air pollution in Doha Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Urban air pollution is an inevitable consequence of the urbanization representing a growing concern to scientists, policymakers and an increasing fraction of the population. Air pollution is an acute problem especially in ...
The Cellular Interplay Between CD44 and Na+/H+ Exchanger1 in Cardiac Remodeling
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Background: Extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling is a characteristic feature of cardiac remodeling which, if left untreated, progresses to heart failure. Cardiac fibroblasts, the major cellular component of the myocardium, ...
Viscoelastic behaviour of Bovine Myocardiam and valvular tissue: Applications in Bio prosthetic heart valve with enhanced properties
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Cardiovascular diseases are among the major causes of morbity and mortality. Particularly, the prevalence of heart valve disease(damaged heart valve leaflet) is one of the most common ailment. In elderly people, every year ...