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Prevalence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli isolates from fecal samples of food handlers in Qatar
( BioMed Central , 2018 , Article)Background: It is well documented that food handlers harbor and shed enteric foodborne pathogens causing foodborne disease outbreaks. However, little known on enteric antibiotic resistant (AR) bacteria carriage in ... -
Food Regulations and Enforcement in Qatar
( 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 ... -
Effect of cell-phone radiofrequency on angiogenesis and cell invasion in human head and neck cancer cells.
( Wiley , 2018 , Article)Today, the cell phone is the most widespread technology globally. However, the outcome of cell-phone radiofrequency on head and neck cancer progression has not yet been explored. The chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) and human ... -
Human respiratory syncytial virus: pathogenesis, immune responses, and current vaccine approaches.
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)Respiratory syncytial virus continues to pose a serious threat to the pediatric populations worldwide. With a genomic makeup of 15,200 nucleotides, the virus encodes for 11 proteins serving as envelope spikes, inner envelope ... -
Fabrication and In Vitro Characterization of a Tissue Engineered PCL-PLLA Heart Valve.
( Nature Publishing Group , 2018 , Article)Heart valve diseases are among the leading causes of cardiac failure around the globe. Nearly 90,000 heart valve replacements occur in the USA annually. Currently, available options for heart valve replacement include ... -
Reduced vasorin enhances angiotensin II signaling within the aging arterial wall
( Impact Journals , 2018 , Article)The glycosylated protein vasorin physically interacts with the transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1) and functionally attenuates its fibrogenic signaling in the vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) of the arterial wall. ... -
Ecotoxicological assessment of Ti3C2Tx (MXene) using a zebrafish embryo model
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)The recent application of 2D Ti3C2Tx (MXene) nanomaterials as adsorbents and membranes for water treatment as well as for biomedical applications is attracting a growing interest. However, the environmental impact of MXene ... -
The association and LINKGAGE of various retroviruses ANDITS progression towards Neurodegeneration
(2018 , Article)ABSTRACT Effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases has played an enormous role for the healthy outlook of human being. However at the same time, chronic ailments such as neurodegenerative diseases are on ... -
Characterization of disturbed hemodynamics due to stenosed aortic jets with a Lagrangian Coherent structures technique
( JAFM , 2018 , Article)Isfahan University of Technology. The aortic valve is located at left ventricular outlet and is exposed to the highest pressure in the cardiovascular system. Problems associated with the valve leaflet movement can cause ... -
Architecture of Viral RNA Helicases; HCV Helicase as Antiviral Target
(2018 , Article Review)Around 80% of known viruses comprise of RNA and its specific RNA helicases that are vital for most RNA metabolism includingpre-mRNA splicing, translation,initiation, and ribosome biogenesis. The viral helicases are crucial ... -
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Seroprevalence Among Different National Populations of Middle East and North African Men
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2018 , Article)BACKGROUND: There are limited data on herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) seroprevalence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We examined country- and age-specific HSV-2 seroprevalence among select MENA populations ... -
Potential of Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Ischemic Stroke.
( Frontiers Media , 2018 , Article Review)Ischemic stroke is one of the major health problems worldwide. The only FDA approved anti-thrombotic drug for acute ischemic stroke is the tissue plasminogen activator. Several studies have been devoted to assessing the ... -
Role of the Gastrointestinal Tract Microbiome in the Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus.
( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2017 , Article)The incidence of diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing throughout the world. Although the exact cause of the disease is not fully clear, perhaps, genetics, ethnic origin, obesity, age, and lifestyle are considered as few ... -
Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis-Polymerase Chain Reaction Comparison of Chitosan Effects on Anaerobic Cultures of Broiler Cecal Bacteria and Salmonella Typhimurium.
( Mary Ann Liebert , 2018 , Article)Enteropathogen colonization and product contamination are major poultry industry problems. The emergence of antibiotic resistance, and associated risks to human health, is limiting the use of antibiotics as first-line ... -
Elaeagnus angustifolia Plant Extract Inhibits Angiogenesis and Downgrades Cell Invasion of Human Oral Cancer Cells via Erk1/Erk2 Inactivation.
( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2018 , Article)Oral cancer is a common malignancy in both men and women worldwide; this cancer is characterized by a marked propensity for invasion and spreading to local lymph nodes. On the other hand, Elaeagnus angustifolia (EA) is a ... -
Zebrafish larvae as a model to demonstrate secondary iron overload.
( Wiley , 2018 , Article)Thalassemia is the most common genetically inherited blood disorder arising from a defect in hemoglobin production, resulting in ineffective erythropoiesis and severe hemolytic anemia. While transfusion therapy corrects ... -
Prevalence and molecular profiling of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) among healthy blood donors from different nationalities in Qatar.
( Public Library of Science , 2017 , Article)The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis. EBV is highly prevalent lymphotropic herpesvirus and has been linked to several malignancies. Transmission is generally by oral secretions, ... -
Differentiation of human olfactory bulb-derived neural stem cells toward oligodendrocyte.
( Wiley , 2018 , Article)In the central nervous system (CNS), oligodendrocytes are the glial element in charge of myelin formation. Obtaining an overall presence of oligodendrocyte precursor cells/oligodendrocytes (OPCs/OLs) in culture from different ... -
Cholinergic and dopaminergic neuronal differentiation of human adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells.
( Wiley , 2018 , Article)Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells that can differentiate into various cell types such as cartilage, bone, and fat cells. Recent studies have shown that induction of MSCs in vitro by growth factors including ... -
Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury.
( Frontiers Media , 2017 , Article)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is characterized by a disruption in the normal function of the brain due to an injury following a trauma, which can potentially cause severe physical, cognitive, and emotional impairment. The ...
