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PDGFRα depletion attenuates glioblastoma stem cells features by modulation of STAT3, RB1 and multiple oncogenic signals.
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Impact Journals
, 2016 , Article)
Platelet derived growth factor receptors (PDGFRs) play an important role in tumor pathogenesis, and they are frequently overexpressed in glioblastoma (GBM). Earlier we have shown a higher protein expression of PDGFR isoforms ...
Common and Rare Genetic Variants Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
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WILEY PERIODICALS, INC.
, 2016 , Article)
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most devastating disorders. Despite the continuing increase of its incidence among aging populations, no effective cure has been developed mainly due to difficulties in early diagnosis ...
Landscape of NAT2 polymorphisms among breast cancer.
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Elsevier Masson
, 2016 , Article)
PURPOSE:
The prevalence of phenotypes of Arylamine N-acetyltransferase-2(NAT2) gene (i.e. fast, intermediate and slow acetylators) among ethnic groups, as well as the association studies regarding NAT2 polymorphisms and ...
Attitudes Towards Migrant Workers in the GCC: Evidence from Qatar
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Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
, 2012 , Article)
With the majority of Qatar’s total population made up of foreigners (high-skilled and
low-skilled migrant workers), Qatari nationals may feel that there are significant challenges for
their society; despite the absence ...
Glycoprofiling of cancer biomarkers: Label-free electrochemical lectin-based biosensors
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De Gruyter
, 2015 , Article)
Glycosylation of biomolecules is one of the most prevalent post- and co-translational modification in a human body, with more than half of all human proteins being glycosylated. Malignant transformation of cells influences ...
Graphene as a signal amplifier for preparation of ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensors
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Springer-Verlag
, 2015 , Article)
Early diagnostics of diseases performed with minimal money and time consumption has become achievable due to recent advances in development of biosensors. These devices use biorecognition elements for selective interaction ...
Civil society and democratization in the Arab Gulf
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http://foreignpolicy.com/
, 2011 , Article)
qatar has been a notable exception to the wave of popular political mobilization that has struck Arab countries since January 2011. This is particularly so given the prominent role of its state-owned television station Al ...
Optimization of selection of chain amine scrubbers for CO2 capture
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Springer Verlag
, 2014 , Article)
In order to optimize the selection of a suitable amine molecule for CO2 scrubbers, a series of ab initio calculations were performed at the B3LYP/6-31+G(d,p) level of theory. Diethylenetriamine was used as a simple chain ...
Grain refining and improving mechanical properties of a warm rolled AZ31 alloy plate
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2014 , Article)
The mechanical properties of an AZ31 magnesium alloy were improved after warm rolling. The study involved a pre-rolling condition in which the material consisted of twins, playing a key role in recrystallization grain ...
Corrosion behavior of superhydrophobic surfaces: A review
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2015 , Article)
Superhydrophobic surfaces have evoked great interest in researchers for both purely academic pursuits and industrial applications. Metal corrosion is a serious problem, both economically and operationally, for engineering ...