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Solely abluminal drug release from coronary stents could possibly improve reendothelialization
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2016 , Article)Objectives To compare a new stent with an asymmetric coating, eluting the drug to the abluminal surface, to a stent with a conventional coating eluting the drug both to the luminal and the abluminal side. Background Stents ... -
Somatostatin receptor SSTR2A and SSTR5 expression in neuroendocrine breast cancer.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Neuroendocrine breast cancer (NEBC) is a group of rare tumors, which could benefit from therapy targeting the somatostatin receptors (SSTRs). In particular, SSTR2A and SSTR5 are potential targets given their consistent ... -
Sorting Out the Myths from the Facts: Commentary on Yasemen Adali et al. (2018) article " The Relationship Between Histopathologic Findings and Body Mass Index in Sleeve Gastrectomy Materials "
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Specific gene patterns and molecular pathways related to human carcinogenesis in different populations among various geographic locations.
( Wiley , 2016 , Other)We read with great interest the article by Beg et al,1 which was recently published in Cancer. Colorectal cancers (CRCs) are the most commonly diagnosed malignancies, accounting for approximately 1.36 million new cases ... -
The Spectrum of Mutations of Homocystinuria in the MENA Region
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)Homocystinuria is an inborn error of metabolism due to the deficiency in cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) enzyme activity. It leads to the elevation of both homocysteine and methionine levels in the blood and urine. ... -
SPERM FACTORS AND EGG ACTIVATION The structure and function relationship of sperm PLCZ1
( BioScientifica , 2022 , Article Review)In 2002, sperm-specific phospholipase C zeta1 (PLCZ1) was discovered and through these 20 years, it has been established as the predominant sperm oocyte-activating factor. PLCZ1 cRNA expression or direct protein microinjection ... -
Spindle cell carcinoma of the breast: Rare cancer with potentially targetable biomarkers.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Conference Paper)Background Spindle cell carcinoma is a rare, metaplastic breast cancer (<1% of all breast carcinomas), with reportedly triple-negative (TNBC: ER-/PR-/Her2-) phenotype, associated with a marked resistance to conventional ... -
Spontaneous closure of the large idiopathic full-thickness macular hole
( Elsevier , 2023 , Other)Dear Editor, Idiopathic full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) represents an interruption in all retina layers from the internal limiting membrane to the photoreceptors, is unrelated to any other ocular or systemic conditions, ... -
Staphylococcus aureus histone deacteylase-like enzyme is a potential target for adjuvant antibiotic discovery
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: The rise in antibiotic resistance requires prompt action to reduce the burden of untreatable bacterial diseases1. Staphylococcus aureus is a human commensal and opportunistic pathogen that causes a broad range ... -
Stature estimation from the femur and tibia in Black South African sub-adults
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Stature estimation can play a role in the positive identification of unknown individuals and as such it is routinely assessed during the examination of adult remains. Unfortunately, this is not a standard procedure when ... -
Status of Polymer Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)-Based Three-Dimensional Printing (3DP) in the Pharmaceutical Industry
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing (3DP) is arguably a versatile and more efficient way for the production of solid dosage forms such as tablets. Of the various 3DP technologies currently available, fused deposition ... -
Stigma towards health care providers taking care of COVID-19 patients: A multi-country study
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background: Health care providers (HCPs) have always been a common target of stigmatization during widespread infections and COVID-19 is not an exception. Aim: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of stigmatization ... -
The store-operated Ca entry complex comprises a small cluster of STIM1 associated with one Orai1 channel.
( National Academy of Sciences , 2021 , Article)Increases in cytosolic Ca concentration regulate diverse cellular activities and are usually evoked by opening of Ca channels in intracellular Ca stores and the plasma membrane (PM). For the many signals that evoke formation ... -
Stratification by quality induced selection bias in a meta-analysis of clinical trials.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)The inconsistency demonstrated across strata when using different scales has been attributed to quality scores and stratification continues to be done using risk of bias domain judgments. This study examines if restricting ... -
Stress Factors as Possible Regulators of Pluripotent Stem Cell Survival and Differentiation
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)In recent years, extensive research efforts have been directed toward pluripotent stem cells, primarily due to their remarkable capacity for pluripotency. This unique attribute empowers these cells to undergo self-renewal ... -
Stress Levels and Coping Strategies of Families of Adults With Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2023 , Article)This study investigated the perceived stress levels and coping strategies of caregivers of adults with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar. A cross-sectional survey was ... -
Structure and Rheological Properties of Bovine Aortic Heart Valve and Pericardium Tissue: Implications in Bioprosthetic and Tissue-Engineered Heart Valves
( Hindawi Limited , 2019 , Article)Heart valve (HV) diseases are among the leading causes of cardiac failure and deaths. Of the various HV diseases, damaged HV leaflets are among the primary culprits. In many cases, impaired HV restoration is not always ... -
Structures, processes and outcomes of objective structured clinical examinations in dental education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are an essential examination tool within undergraduate dental education. Fear of spread of the COVID-19 virus led to dental institutions exploring alternative ... -
Studies of Glyoxalase 1-Linked Multidrug Resistance Reveal Glycolysis-Derived Reactive Metabolite, Methylglyoxal, Is a Common Contributor in Cancer Chemotherapy Targeting the Spliceosome
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)Background: Tumor glycolysis is a target for cancer chemotherapy. Methylglyoxal (MG) is a reactive metabolite formed mainly as a by-product in anaerobic glycolysis, metabolized by glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) of the glyoxalase ... -
Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
( NLM (Medline) , 2020 , Article)Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopies are performed for several reasons. The overuse of endoscopy has negative effects on the quality of healthcare and pressurises endoscopy services. It also results in the complications. ...