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Characterizing the effective reproduction number during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from Qatar's experience
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Edinburgh University Global Health Society
, 2022 , Article)
Background The effective reproduction number, Rt, is a tool to track and understand pandemic dynamics. This investigation of Rt estimations was conducted to guide the national COVID-19 response in Qatar, from the onset of ...
Characterization of the Efficacy of a Split Swine Influenza A Virus Nasal Vaccine Formulated with a Nanoparticle/STING Agonist Combination Adjuvant in Conventional Pigs
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Swine influenza A viruses (SwIAVs) are pathogens of both veterinary and medical significance. Intranasal (IN) vaccination has the potential to reduce flu infection. We investigated the efficacy of split SwIAV H1N2 antigens ...
Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity
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Dove Medical Press
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction: Physical activity-associated immune response plays a crucial role in the aging process. This study aimed to determine the impact of short-term moderate physical activity on cytokine levels, oxidative stress ...
SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers more potent antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) responses than mRNA-, vector-, and inactivated virus-based COVID-19 vaccines
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Wiley
, 2024 , Article)
Neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) are elicited after infection and vaccination and have been well studied. However, their antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) functionality is still poorly characterized. Here, we ...
Incidence and association of high-risk HPVs and EBV in patients with advanced stages of colorectal cancer from Qatar
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2023 , Article)
High-risk Human Papillomaviruses (HPVs) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are present and involved in several types of human carcinomas, including cervical and, head and neck cancers. Nevertheless, their presence and association ...
Role of genetics in eleven of the most common autoimmune diseases in the post genome-wide association studies era
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Verduci Editore s.r.l
, 2023 , Article)
Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are common conditions in which an individual’s immune system reacts against its healthy cells. This condition is a common cause of morbidity and mortality, with an estimated prevalence ranging ...
Leprosy: Comprehensive insights into pathology, immunology, and cutting-edge treatment strategies, integrating nanoparticles and ethnomedicinal plants
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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 ...
3D hydrogel/ bioactive glass scaffolds in bone tissue engineering: Status and future opportunities
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article Review)
Repairing significant bone defects remains a critical challenge, raising the clinical demand to design novel bone biomaterials that incorporate osteogenic and angiogenic properties to support the regeneration of vascularized ...
Biological applications of imiquimod analogues: An update (Review)
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Spandidos Publications
, 2023 , Article Review)
The last decade witnessed intensive efforts in drug discovery and the emergence of thousands of molecules with potential for use as therapeutic targets. However, only a few hundred of these molecules reached the stage of ...
Novel Theileria sp. as an Etiology of Cutaneous Theileriosis among the Vulnerable Arabian Oryx
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MDPI
, 2024 , Article)
The Arabian Peninsula’s endemic ungulate, Oryx leucoryx, was on the verge of extinction at the end of the 1970s. Despite the different reintroduction programs, the International Union for Conservation of Nature is still ...