Browsing by Author "Shakkour, Zaynab"

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    • Crosstalk between Microglia and Neurons in Neurotrauma: An Overview of the Underlying Mechanisms. 

      Haidar, Muhammad Ali; Ibeh, Stanley; Shakkour, Zaynab; Reslan, Mohammad Amine; Nwaiwu, Judith; ... more authors ( Bentham Science Publishers , 2022 , Article Review)
      Microglia are the resident immune cells of the brain and play a crucial role in housekeeping and maintaining homeostasis of the brain microenvironment. Upon injury or disease, microglial cells become activated, at least ...

    • Inflammasomes as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in traumatic brain injury and related-neurodegenerative diseases: A comprehensive overview 

      Dania, Kattan; Barsa, Chloe; Mekhijian, Sarin; Shakkour, Zaynab; Jammoul, Maya; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      Given the ambiguity surrounding traumatic brain injury (TBI) pathophysiology and the lack of any Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved neurotherapeutic drugs, there is an increasing need to better understand the ...

    • SARS-CoV-2 involvement in central nervous system tissue damage 

      Haidar, Muhammad Ali; Shakkour, Zaynab; Reslan, Mohammad Amine; Al-Haj, Nadine; Chamoun, Perla; ... more authors ( Wolters Kluwer , 2022 , Article Review)
      As the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to spread globally, it became evident that the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects multiple organs including the brain. Several clinical studies revealed ...

    • Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Emotions and Behaviors 

      Shakkour, Zaynab; Habashy, Karl John; Haidar, Muhammad Ali; Nasrallah, Leila; Tabet, Maha; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)
      Proper brain functioning is responsible for our feelings, behavior, and thinking. However, an injury to the brain can disrupt brain function, which can affect our emotions and behaviors. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can ...