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The Spectrum of Mutations of Homocystinuria in the MENA Region
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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. ...
Genetics of structural and functional brain changes in autism spectrum disorder.
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Springer Nature
, 2020 , Article Review)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder characterized by social impairment and restricted interactive and communicative behaviors. It may occur as an isolated disorder or in the context ...
Platforms Exploited for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Development.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the only zoonotic-origin coronavirus (CoV) that has reached the pandemic stage. The virus uses its spike (S) glycoprotein to attach to the host cells ...
Potential Adverse Effects of Resveratrol: A Literature Review.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Due to its health benefits, resveratrol (RE) is one of the most researched natural polyphenols. Resveratrol's health benefits were first highlighted in the early 1990s in the French paradox study, which opened extensive ...
SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Lung Cancer: Potential Therapeutic Modalities.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Human coronaviruses, especially SARS-CoV-2, are emerging pandemic infectious diseases with high morbidity and mortality in certain group of patients. In general, SARS-CoV-2 causes symptoms ranging from the common cold to ...
DNA Damage/Repair Management in Cancers
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
DNA damage is well recognized as a critical factor in cancer development and progression. DNA lesions create an abnormal nucleotide or nucleotide fragment, causing a break in one or both chains of the DNA strand. When DNA ...
Mapping hospital antimicrobial stewardship programmes in the Gulf Cooperation Council states against international standards: a systematic review
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article Review)
BackgroundWhile there is evidence of implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, there has been limited benchmarking and mapping to international standards ...
Seasonality of Respiratory Viral Infections: Will COVID-19 Follow Suit?
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Frontiers Media
, 2020 , Article Review)
Respiratory viruses, including coronaviruses, are known to have a high incidence of infection during winter, especially in temperate regions. Dry and cold conditions during winter are the major drivers for increased ...
Molecular Mechanisms of Colon Cancer Progression and Metastasis: Recent Insights and Advancements.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Colorectal cancer (CRC), the third most common type of cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality rates worldwide. Although modern research was able to shed light on the pathogenesis of CRC and provide ...
IP3 receptors and their intimate liaisons
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article Review)
Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (IP3Rs) are intracellular Ca2+ channels. They allow cell-surface receptors that stimulate IP3 formation to evoke rapid Ca2+ release from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). IP3Rs initiate ...