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Design of Nanoparticulate Group 2 Influenza Virus Hemagglutinin Stem Antigens That Activate Unmutated Ancestor B Cell Receptors of Broadly Neutralizing Antibody Lineages.
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American Society for Microbiology
, 2019 , Article)
Influenza vaccines targeting the highly conserved stem of the hemagglutinin (HA) surface glycoprotein have the potential to protect against pandemic and drifted seasonal influenza viruses not covered by current vaccines. ...
Computational screening of known broad-spectrum antiviral small organic molecules for potential influenza HA stem inhibitors.
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Public Library of Science
, 2018 , Article)
With the emergence of new influenza virus strains that are resistant to current inhibitors such as oseltamivir (anti-neuraminidase (NA)) and amantadine (anti-M2 proton channel), influenza A viruses continue to be a serious ...
Epidemiology of respiratory infections among adults in Qatar (2012-2017).
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Public Library of Science
, 2019 , Article)
Limited data is available about the etiology of influenza like illnesses (ILIs) in Qatar. This study aimed at providing preliminary estimates of influenza and other respiratory infections circulating among adults in Qatar. ...
Profiling the Oral Microbiome and Plasma Biochemistry of Obese Hyperglycemic Subjects in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2019 , Article)
The present study is designed to compare demographic characteristics, plasma biochemistry, and the oral microbiome in obese (N = 37) and lean control (N = 36) subjects enrolled at Qatar Biobank, Qatar. Plasma hormones, ...
Viral-Induced Enhanced Disease Illness
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Frontiers Media
, 2018 , Article)
Understanding immune responses to viral infections is crucial to progress in the quest for effective infection prevention and control. The host immunity involves various mechanisms to combat viral infections. Under certain ...
Mixed Viral-Bacterial Infections and Their Effects on Gut Microbiota and Clinical Illnesses in Children.
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Nature Research
, 2019 , Article)
Acute gastroenteritis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among young children worldwide. It accounts for approximately 1.34 million deaths annually in children younger than five years. Infection can be caused ...
Author Correction: Mosaic nanoparticle display of diverse influenza virus hemagglutinins elicits broad B cell responses.
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Nature Research
, 2019 , Article)
In the version of this article initially published, the labels (50 Å) above the scale bars in Fig. 1b were incorrect. The correct size is 50 nm. The error has been corrected in the HTML and PDF versions of the article.
Herbal medicine as an auspicious therapeutic approach for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection: A concise review.
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Wiley
, 2019 , Article Review)
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) causes gastric mucosa inflammation and gastric cancer mostly via several virulence factors. Induction of proinflammatory pathways plays a crucial role in chronic inflammation, gastric ...
Epidemiological and genetic characterization of pH1N1 and H3N2 influenza viruses circulated in MENA region during 2009-2017.
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BMC
, 2019 , Article)
Influenza surveillance is necessary for detection of emerging variants of epidemiologic and clinical significance. This study describes the epidemiology of influenza types A and B, and molecular characteristics of surface ...
Food Regulations and Enforcement in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Book chapter)
Food safety and regulation are exceedingly important topics in the Gulf countries, including Qatar. The latter is influenced by a rapid population growth and constraints to local food production caused by a harsh climate ...