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Intercellular Communication in Cancer
( Springer , 2023 , Book chapter)Junctional complexes play a central role in maintaining tissue hemostasis. The barrier function of epithelial cells, that maintain tissues coherence and coordination of cellular synchronicity, is a consequence of a junctional ... -
The Interference of Notch1 target Hes1 affects cell growth, differentiation and invasiveness of glioblastoma stem cells through modulation of multiple oncogenic targets
( Impact Journals , 2017 , Article)The invasive and lethal nature of Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) necessitates the continuous identification of molecular targets and search of efficacious therapies to inhibit GBM growth. The GBM resistance to chemotherapy ... -
Internalization of metal-organic framework nanoparticles in human vascular cells: Implications for cardiovascular disease therapy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Alteration of endothelial cells and the underlying vasculature plays a central role in the pathogenesis of various CVDs. The ... -
Introduction and expansion of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant and reinfections in Qatar: A nationally representative cohort study
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Background The epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 (or Alpha) variant is insufficiently understood. This study’s objective was to describe the introduction and expansion of this variant in Qatar and to estimate the ... -
Investigation of potential rupture locations for abdominal aortic aneurysms with patient-specific computational fluid dynamic analysis approach
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: About 18 million people die each year from cardiovascular disorders, accounting for 31% of all deaths worldwide. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a serious clinical condition manifested as dilation of the ... -
Investigation of the effect of anticoagulant usage in the flow diverter stent treatment of the patient-specific cerebral aneurysm using the Lagrangian coherent structures
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Anticoagulants are prescribed to the flow diverter treated patients to diminish the risk of embolism in the arteries. In the present study, digital subtraction angiography images of a 49-year-old female patient with a left ... -
Is it the time for Hepatitis E virus (HEV) Testing for Blood Donors in Qatar?
( Qatar Foundation , 2016 , Conference Paper)HEV is the etiologic agent of acute hepatitis E. Although HEV usually causes a self-limiting infection, the disease may develop into a chronic or fulminant form of Hepatitis. Sporadic HEV infections spread in several ... -
Landscape of NAT2 polymorphisms among breast cancer.
( 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 ... -
Latest Developments in Adapting Deep Learning for Assessing TAVR Procedures and Outcomes
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Aortic valve defects are among the most prevalent clinical conditions. A severely damaged or non-functioning aortic valve is commonly replaced with a bioprosthetic heart valve (BHV) via the transcatheter aortic valve ... -
Leprosy: Comprehensive insights into pathology, immunology, and cutting-edge treatment strategies, integrating nanoparticles and ethnomedicinal plants
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)Mycobacterium leprae is the causative agent responsible for the chronic disease known as leprosy. This condition is characterized by dermal involvement, often leading to peripheral nerve damage, sensory-motor loss, and ... -
Letrozole-loaded nonionic surfactant vesicles prepared via a slurry-based proniosome technology: Formulation development and characterization
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Slurry-based Letrozole (LTZ)-loaded proniosomes were designed using sucrose or sorbitol as carriers and various ratios of cholesterol (CH) and Tween 80 (T80) as lipid composition. Proniosomes were hydrated and probe-sonicated ... -
Level of Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F Antibodies in Hospitalized Children and Correlates of Protection.
(2021)RSV is a major cause of lower respiratory infections among children, where no vaccine is available. The stabilized form of the fusion (F) protein, pre-F, is a leading vaccine candidate targeting different populations, ... -
Lipid-lowering therapies for atherosclerosis: Statins, fibrates, ezetimibe and pcsk9 monoclonal antibodies
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2021 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the primary cause of global morbidity and mortality. CVD includes various life-threatening conditions such as myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial diseases. In this ... -
Long-term COVID-19 booster effectiveness by infection history and clinical vulnerability and immune imprinting: a retrospective population-based cohort study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundLong-term effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA boosters in populations with different previous infection histories and clinical vulnerability profiles is inadequately understood. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness ... -
Long-term in vivo study of biodegradable Zn-Cu stent: A 2-year implantation evaluation in porcine coronary artery
( Acta Materialia Inc , 2019 , Article)In the present study, a novel biodegradable Zn-0.8Cu coronary artery stent was fabricated and implanted into porcine coronary arteries for up to 24 months. Micro-CT analysis showed that the implanted stent was able to ... -
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (Lamp): A rapid, sensitive, specific, and cost-effective point-of-care test for coronaviruses in the context of covid-19 pandemic
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)The rampant spread of COVID-19 and the worldwide prevalence of infected cases demand a rapid, simple, and cost-effective Point of Care Test (PoCT) for the accurate diagnosis of this pandemic. The most common molecular tests ... -
Low risk of serological cross-reactivity between the dengue virus and SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies using advanced detection assays.
( Karger , 2022 , Report)Several studies have reported serological cross-reactivity of the immune responses between SARS-CoV-2 and DENV. Most of the available studies are based on the point of care (POC) rapid testing kits. However, some rapid ... -
Low-level amikacin resistance induced by AAC(6′)-Ib and AAC(6′)-Ib-cr in extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales isolated from urine in children
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)Amikacin is commonly used in children in combination with other agents as a last-resort treatment for severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Amikacin is also prescribed empirically in febrile ... -
M cell targeting engineered biomaterials for effective vaccination
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Vaccines are one of the greatest medical interventions of all time and have been successful in controlling and eliminating a myriad of diseases over the past two centuries. Among several vaccination strategies, mucosal ...