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The Spectrum of Mutations of Homocystinuria in the MENA Region
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Homocystinuria is an inborn error of metabolism due to the deficiency in cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) enzyme activity. It leads to the elevation of both homocysteine and methionine levels in the blood and urine. ...
Genetics of structural and functional brain changes in autism spectrum disorder.
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Springer Nature
, 2020 , Article Review)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder characterized by social impairment and restricted interactive and communicative behaviors. It may occur as an isolated disorder or in the context ...
Platforms Exploited for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Development.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the only zoonotic-origin coronavirus (CoV) that has reached the pandemic stage. The virus uses its spike (S) glycoprotein to attach to the host cells ...
Seasonality of Respiratory Viral Infections: Will COVID-19 Follow Suit?
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Frontiers Media
, 2020 , Article Review)
Respiratory viruses, including coronaviruses, are known to have a high incidence of infection during winter, especially in temperate regions. Dry and cold conditions during winter are the major drivers for increased ...
Claudin-1, A Double-Edged Sword in Cancer.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Claudins, a group of membrane proteins involved in the formation of tight junctions, are mainly found in endothelial or epithelial cells. These proteins have attracted much attention in recent years and have been implicated ...
Consanguineous marriage in the Arab societies
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MedCrave
, 2020 , Article Review)
Endogamous and consanguineous marriage is estimated to comprise 20% of all marriages in the contemporary world. In Arabia, however, it is estimated to characterize approximately half of all marriages. Overall, this is ...
Biotechnology for gas-to-liquid (GTL)wastewater treatment: A review
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article Review)
Gas-to-liquid (GTL) technology involves the conversion of natural gas into several liquid hydrocarbon products. The Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) process is the most widely applied approach for GTL, and it is the main source of ...
Exploring Dysregulated Signaling Pathways in Cancer.
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2020 , Article Review)
Cancer cell biology takes advantage of identifying diverse cellular signaling pathways that are disrupted in cancer. Signaling pathways are an important means of communication from the exterior of cell to intracellular ...
Seed Biofortification by Engineered Nanomaterials: A Pathway to Alleviate Malnutrition?
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American Chemical Society
, 2020 , Article Review)
Micronutrient deficiencies in global food chains are a significant cause of ill health around the world, particularly in developing countries. Agriculture is the primary source of nutrients required for sound health, and ...
Enhancement of the distillate yield of solar still by separate and inbuilt condensers: A mini-Review
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2020 , Article Review)
Drinking water is considered one of the world's most important substances today. The amount of drinking water is also much lower. On the other hand, its use is immense both for the industry and for household duties. Solar ...