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Effect of hypoxia on metabolic markers and gene expression HIF-1 α in adipocytes
(2015 , Master Thesis)
Background: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; omega-3 fatty acid) has been reported to have potential anti-obesity properties. Hypoxia is a condition that results from the excessive expansion of white adipose tissue resulting in ...
The effectiveness of a ten-week exercise intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk factors amongst young male Qatari adults
(
OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Rapid development in Qatar in the recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of
lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ...
INVESTIGATING MOLECULAR PATHWAYS OF ROS-INDUCED PRO-INFLAMMATORY SENESCENCE IN PREADIPOCYTES
(2015 , Master Thesis)
Obesity has been associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, which is
considered to be a major cause for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The
therapeutic interventions for T2D are lacking due to the ...
The Qatar Biobank: background and methods
(
BioMed Central
, 2015 , Article)
Background: The Qatar Biobank aims to collect extensive lifestyle, clinical, and biological information from up to
60,000 men and women Qatari nationals and long-term residents (individuals living in the country for ≥15 ...