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Performance evaluation of five ELISA kits for detecting anti-SARS-COV-2 IgG antibodies
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
ObjectivesTo evaluate and compare the performances of five commercial ELISA assays (EDI, AnshLabs, Dia.Pro, NovaTec, and Lionex) for detecting anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG. Methods70 negative control samples (collected before the ...
Traffic Impact Assessment for the Stadiums Hosting FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar: A Case Study
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Springer
, 2021 , Article)
The State of Qatar has made extensive preparation to successfully host the upcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup, a tournament that will be held for the first time in the Middle East and the North Africa region. In preparation for ...
Knowledge Level, Motivators and Barriers of Blood Donation among Students at Qatar University
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
In Qatar, one out of every ten patients admitted to the hospitals is in urgent need of a blood transfusion or blood products. The aims of this study are as follows: (1) to assess the level of awareness and knowledge about ...
The Sudden Cost of Unexpected Threats: The Novel Coronavirus and Dubai
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Gulf Studies Center
, 2020 , Article)
The economy of Dubai is remarkable in that it has moved away from an oil-based to one in which 95% of its income is derived from non-oil sectors. This diversification has been possible thanks to the real estate, tourism, ...
شروط عضوية المجلس البلدي المركزي – دراسة تحليلية مقارنة
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Article)
تتناول هذه الدراسة شروط عضوية المجلس البلدي المركزي في دولة قطر، التي نصت عليها المادة (5)، من القانون رقم (12)، لسنة 1998، وتعديلاته، وتتمثل في: اشتراط الجنسية القطرية، وبلوغ المرشح ثلاثين عامًا، وإجادة القراءة والكتابة، ...
Halloysite nanotubes and halloysite-based composites for biomedical applications
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Novel biomaterials for diagnostics and therapeutics of biomedical issues have been considered using biomedical science and health care. Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally occurring aluminosilicate clay. Because of ...
Quranic Studies Made in Austria: Approaching Quantitative Arabic Linguistics
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Article)
The aim of this article is to outline the interest in the Arabic language in Europe and the beginnings of teaching Arabic and establishing Arabic studies in Europe before introducing Quranic studies in Austria as such. In ...
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress-Generated Extracellular Vesicles (Microparticles) Self-Perpetuate ER Stress and Mediate Endothelial Cell Dysfunction Independently of Cell Survival.
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Frontiers Media
, 2020 , Article)
Circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) are recognized as biomarkers and effectors of endothelial dysfunction, the initiating step of cardiovascular abnormalities. Among these EVs, microparticles (MPs) are vesicles directly ...
BCL-2 Inhibitor Venetoclax Induces Autophagy-Associated Cell Death, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells.
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Dove Medical Press
, 2020 , Article)
Venetoclax (VCX) is a selective BCL-2 inhibitor approved for the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. However, the mechanisms of anti-cancer effect of VCX either as a monotherapy or in combination with other chemotherapeutic ...
EMT Factors and Metabolic Pathways in Cancer.
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Frontiers Media
, 2020 , Article)
The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) represents a biological program during which epithelial cells lose their cell identity and acquire a mesenchymal phenotype. EMT is normally observed during organismal development, ...