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Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase (PTP) 1B Inhibition Improves Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced Apoptosis and Impaired Angiogenic Response in Endothelial Cells
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Insulin is not only important for glucose homeostasis, but also plays a critical role in the activation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) to synthesize nitric oxide (NO) and keeping the endothelium functional. ...
A Whole-Genome Sequencing Association Study of Low Bone Mineral Density Identifies New Susceptibility Loci in the Phase I Qatar Biobank Cohort
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Introduction: Bone density disorders are characterized by a reduction in bone mass density and strength, which lead to an increase in the susceptibility to sudden and unexpected fractures. Despite the serious consequences ...
Habitual tea and coffee consumption and mean reaction time among Qatari adults
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Tea and coffee consumption is associated with cognitive function in some studies. We aimed to identify tea and coffee drinking patterns and their association with mean reaction time among Qatari adults. Method: ...
Is curcumin at the threshold of therapeutic effectiveness on patients with colon cancer? – A systematic review
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Curcumin, obtained from Curcuma longa, has been the subject of decades of scientific investigation on its therapeutic usefulness. It is reported to possess several therapeutic properties, of which anti-colon cancer is of ...
Influenza Prevalence and Vaccine Efficacy in Diabetic Patients in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Introduction: Diabetes (DM) is often recognized as ?an independent risk factor for developing severe respiratory tract infections. Influenza infections are associated with higher hospitalization, morbidity and mortality ...
Variability of Physical and Biogeochemical Parameters in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The oceanographic data collected along a transect in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Qatar during late summer (September 2014) and winter (January 2015) have been analyzed to investigate the spatial and temporal ...
Assessment of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants Along The Qatari Coast
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Qatar sits in the middle of the world's most important hydrocarbon producing areas where significant regional refining activity and shipping traffic take place. In addition to significant local coastline, development ...
Towards Sustainable Management of Coastal and Offshore Islands in Arabian Gulf Typology: Sensitivity Analysis, Ecological Risk Assessment of Halul and Al-Alyia Islands
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The great majority of marine ecosystems in Qatar are in fast decline and nearing collapse, where most ecosystem has lost the biological and economic functionality. Aiming to support the decision makers in the management ...
Assemblage of encrusting organisms on floating marine debris along the west coast of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The floating marine debris (FMD) and the associated rafting communities are one of the major stressors to ecosystem services, global biodiversity, economy, and human health. In this study, assemblages of encrusting organisms ...
Distribution, characterization and weathering of tarmats along the west coast of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Oil residue in the form of tarmat (TM) deposited on the coast of Arabian Gulf countries is a major environmental concern. In this study, the current TM pollution trend along the west coast of Qatar has been assessed and ...