Browsing by Author "Fardoun, Manal"
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2-Nucleobase-substituted 4,6-Diaminotriazine Analogs: Synthesis and Anti-cancer Activity in 5-Fluorouracil-Sensitive and Resistant Colorectal Cancer Cells.
Hamze, Khalil; Abdallah, Rola H; Younis, Nour K; Fardoun, Manal; Darwiche, Nadine; Kobeissy, Firas; Iratni, Rabah; Bouhadir, Kamal; Eid, Ali H... more authors ... less authors ( Bentham Science Publishers , 2022 , Article)Cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death worldwide with colorectal cancer (CRC) being the third most common type. Despite significant advances in cancer therapies, current treatment of CRC remains suboptimal. ... -
Biochemical and cellular basis of oxidative stress: Implications for disease onset
Aramouni, Karl; Assaf, Roland; Shaito, Abdullah; Fardoun, Manal; Al-Asmakh, Maha; Sahebkar, Amirhossein; Eid, Ali H.... more authors ... less authors ( Wiley , 2023 , Article Review)Cellular oxidation–reduction (redox) systems, which encompass pro- and antioxidant molecules, are integral components of a plethora of essential cellular processes. Any dysregulation of these systems can cause molecular ... -
Effect of Resveratrol on Pregnancy, Prenatal Complications and Pregnancy-Associated Structure Alterations.
Ramli, Iman; Posadino, Anna Maria; Giordo, Roberta; Fenu, Grazia; Fardoun, Manal; Iratni, Rabah; Eid, Ali H; Zayed, Hatem; Pintus, Gianfranco... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Adverse pregnancy outcomes are considered significant health risks for pregnant women and their offspring during pregnancy and throughout their lifespan. These outcomes lead to a perturbated in-utero environment that impacts ... -
Estrogen receptor and the gender bias in Raynaud's phenomenon.
Fardoun, Manal; Kobeissy, Firas; Eid, Ali ( Bentham Science Publishers , 2023 , Other)Cold-induced vasoconstriction is a normal physiological reaction aiming at redirecting blood into internal more vital body organs [1]. It is mediated by sympathetic release of norepinephrine as well as by local effectors ... -
G protein estrogen receptor as a potential therapeutic target in Raynaud’s phenomenon
Fardoun, Manal; Mondello, Stefania; Kobeissy, Firas; Eid, Ali H. ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Exaggerated cold-induced vasoconstriction can precipitate a pathogenesis called Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP). Interestingly, RP is significantly more prevalent in females than age-matched men, highlighting the potential ... -
GPER Acts Through the cAMP/Epac/JNK/AP-1 Pathway to Induce Transcription of Alpha 2C Adrenoceptor in Human Microvascular Smooth Muscle Cells
Fardoun, Manal; Nasser, Suzanne A.; El-Yazbi, Ahmed F.; Eid, Ali H. ( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2023 , Article)Raynaud's phenomenon, which results from exaggerated cold-induced vasoconstriction, is more prevalent in females than males. We previously showed that estrogen increases the expression of alpha 2C-adrenoceptors (α2C-AR), ... -
Molecular and Biological Mechanisms Underlying Gender Differences in COVID-19 Severity and Mortality
Wehbe, Zena; Hammoud, Safaa Hisham; Yassine, Hadi M; Fardoun, Manal; El-Yazbi, Ahmed F; Eid, Ali H... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Globally, over two million people have perished due to the recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2. The available epidemiological global data for SARS-CoV-2 portrays a higher rate of severity and mortality in males. Analyzing ... -
Origanum syriacum L. Attenuates the Malignant Phenotype of MDA-MB231 Breast Cancer Cells
AlKahlout, Amal; Fardoun, Manal; Mesmar, Joelle; Abdallah, Rola; Badran, Adnan; Nasser, Suzanne A.; Baydoun, Serine; Kobeissy, Firas; Shaito, Abdullah; Iratni, Rabah; Muhammad, Khalid; Baydoun, Elias; Eid, Ali H.... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Among breast cancer types, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive, and is resistant to hormonal and chemotherapeutic treatments. ... -
The hypertensive potential of estrogen: An untold story
Fardoun, Manal; Dehaini, Hassan; Shaito, Abdallah; Mesmar, Joelle; El-Yazbi, Ahmed; Badran, Adnan; Beydoun, Elias; Eid, Ali H.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The implication of estrogen in this disease has been extensively studied. While the vast majority of published research argue for a ... -
Ziziphus nummularia Inhibits Inflammation-Induced Atherogenic Phenotype of Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells
Fardoun, Manal; Al-Shehabi, Tuqa; El-Yazbi, Ahmed; Issa, Khodr; Zouein, Fouad; Maaliki, Dina; Iratni, Rabah; Eid, Ali H.... more authors ... less authors ( Hindawi Limited , 2017 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Atherosclerosis is a CVD characterized by plaque formation resulting from inflammation-induced insults to endothelial cells, monocytes, and ...