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A TaqMan real-time PCR-based assay for the identification of Fasciola spp.
( Elsevier , 2011 , Article)Real time quantitative PCR (qPCR) is one of the key technologies of the post-genome era, with clear advantages compared to normal end-point PCR. In this paper, we report the first qPCR-based assay for the identification ... -
Targeting triple negative breast cancer heterogeneity with chalcones: a molecular insight.
( Informa Healthcare , 2019 , Article Review)Triple negative breast cancers (TNBCs) are aggressive heterogeneous cancers with not yet determined conventional targeted medication. Therefore, identification of new alternatives or improved treatment options to combat ... -
Teucrium Polium Plant Extract Provokes Substantial Cytotoxicity at the Early Stage of Embryonic Development.
( Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , 2019 , Article)The aim of this study is to explore the outcome of Teucrium polium (TP) medicinal plant consumption on the early stage of fetal development. We used the chicken embryo at 3 days of incubation as a model to evaluate the ... -
The Cellular Interplay Between CD44 and Na+/H+ Exchanger1 in Cardiac Remodeling
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Background: Extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling is a characteristic feature of cardiac remodeling which, if left untreated, progresses to heart failure. Cardiac fibroblasts, the major cellular component of the myocardium, ... -
The Combination of Dasatinib and PD L1 inhibitor prevents the progression of epithelial mesenchymal transition and dramatically blocks cell invasion of HER2 positive breast cancer cells
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Introduction: Both Dasatinib (DA), a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is used for targeted cancer therapy, and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-1/PD-L1) inhibitor that is an immune checkpoint therapy, play a vital role in the ... -
The effect of aluminum oxide on red blood cell integrity and hemoglobin structure at nanoscale
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Herein, we explored the interaction of Al2O3 NPs with RBCs and Hb to determine the effect of Al2O3 NPs on hemolytic activity and Hb denaturation. The percentage of hemolysis of extracts and direct contact assays triggered ... -
The Effects of Class IV Hemorrhagic Hypotensive Shock and Its Resuscitation with Fluids and Adjuvant Vasopressors or Cellular Energy Replenishment on the Splanchnic Microcirculation
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Traumatic exsanguination leading to class IV hemorrhagic shock as defined by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons requires aggressive resuscitation with crystalloids and packed cells together with ... -
The eutherian pseudoautosomal region
( S. Karger AG , 2016 , Article Review)The pseudoautosomal region (PAR) is a unique segment of sequence homology between differentiated sex chromosomes where recombination occurs during meiosis. Molecular and functional properties of the PAR are distinctive ... -
The Implementation of an Integrated Management System at Qatar Biobank
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2019 , Article)Qatar Biobank (QBB) is a platform that will make vital health research possible through its collection of samples and information on health and lifestyle from the local population of Qatar. The goal of QBB is to collect, ... -
The spectrum of chromosomal translocations in the Arab world: ethnic-specific chromosomal translocations and their relevance to diseases
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article Review)Chromosomal translocations (CTs) are the most common type of structural chromosomal abnormalities in humans. CTs have been reported in several studies in the Arab world, but the frequency and spectrum of these translocations ... -
Therapeutic potential of flavonoids in cancer: ROS-mediated mechanisms
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play contradicting roles in cancer incidence and progression. Antioxidants have attracted attention as emerging therapeutic ... -
Therapeutic potential of human olfactory bulb neural stem cells for spinal cord injury in rats.
( Nature Publishing Group , 2016 , Article)STUDY DESIGN: Adult human olfactory bulb neural stem cells (OBNSCs) were isolated from human patients undergoing craniotomy for tumor resection. They were genetically engineered to overexpresses green fluorescent protein ... -
Titanium Nanorods Loaded PCL Meshes with Enhanced Blood Vessel Formation and Cell Migration for Wound Dressing Applications.
( Wiley , 2019 , Article)Proper management of nonhealing wounds is an imperative clinical challenge. For the effective healing of chronic wounds, suitable wound coverage materials with the capability to accelerate cell migration, cell proliferation, ... -
Toxicity evaluation of selected ionic liquid compounds on embryonic development of Zebrafish.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Hydrate formation in seafloor pipelines is considered an economic and flow assurance issue for the oil and gas industries. Ionic liquids (ILs) have been recently used as potential hydrate inhibitors. Although branded as ... -
Toxoplasma infection and milk consumption: Meta-analysis of assumptions and evidences.
( Taylor & Francis , 2017 , Article)Toxoplasmosis is the most widespread infection worldwide. It occurs within congenital contamination, organ transplant or immune system depression. Primary infection is mainly foodborne with the ingestion of raw or undercooked ... -
Translating advances in organ-on-a-chip technology for supporting organs
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2019 , Article Review)Organ‐on‐a‐chip platforms have recently seen tremendous progress. They have found potential applications in the study of physiology and pathology of tissues, drug toxicity, and development of tissue models for replacement ... -
Transmissibility and Persistence of the Plasmid-Borne Mobile Colistin Resistance Gene, mcr-1, Harbored in Poultry-Associated E. coli
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, is used to treat infections caused by multi-drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Colistin resistance can emerge by acquiring the mobile colistin gene, mcr-1, usually plasmid borne. ... -
Trends in fecal carriage of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in children before and after the implementation of international travel restrictions in response to COVID-19
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)Qatar is located on the northeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula with a large expatriate population comprising 86% of the country's population, most of whom originate from Indian subcontinent countries [1]. International ... -
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Profile, from Gene to microRNA, in Relation to Ethnicity.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Breast cancer is the most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. It is classified into four major molecular subtypes. Triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs), a subgroup of breast cancer, are defined ... -
Two new sponge species (Demospongiae: Chalinidae and Suberitidae) isolated from hyperarid mangroves of Qatar with notes on their potential antibacterial bioactivity.
( Public Library of Science , 2020 , Article)This study presents the taxonomic description of two new sponge species that are intimately associated with the hyperarid mangrove ecosystem of Qatar. The study includes a preliminary evaluation of the sponges' potential ...
