Biomedical Research Center Research: Recent submissions
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Impact of phospholipids, surfactants and cholesterol selection on the performance of transfersomes vesicles using medical nebulizers for pulmonary drug delivery
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The aim of this study is to formulate and optimize novel transfersome formulations for pulmonary drug delivery. Transfersome formulations (F1 – F18) were prepared by a thin-film method using three phospholipids (Soya ... -
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 ... -
COVID-19 Vaccination: The Mainspring of Challenges and the Seed of Remonstrance
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)As of March 2020, the time when the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) became a pandemic, our existence has been threatened and the lives of ... -
XPC multifaceted roles beyond DNA damage repair: p53-dependent and p53-independent functions of XPC in cell fate decisions
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Xeroderma pigmentosum group C protein (XPC) acts as a DNA damage recognition factor for bulky adducts and as an initiator of global genome nucleotide excision repair (GG-NER). Novel insights have shown that the role of XPC ... -
Editorial: Unconventional Animal Models in Infectious Disease Research – Part I
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Editorial on the Research Topic Unconventional Animal Models in Infectious Disease Research -
Viral meningitis : an overview
( Springer-Verlag , 2021 , Article)Meningitis is a serious condition that affects the central nervous system. It is an inflammation of the meninges, which is the membrane that surrounds both the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by bacterial, ... -
Visfatin : An emerging adipocytokine bridging the gap in the evolution of cardiovascular diseases
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)Visfatin/nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) is an adipokine expressed predominately in visceral fat tissues. High circulating levels of visfatin/NAMPT have been implicated in vascular remodeling, vascular ... -
A preliminary study on microbial air contamination in select schools in Doha, Qatar
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Available data of the indoor airborne culturable bacteria and fungi at schools’ environments is very limited in the peninsula of Qatar. This study aims to determine the microbial load in indoor and outdoor air at three ... -
Molecular and Biological Mechanisms Underlying Gender Differences in COVID-19 Severity and Mortality
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Globally, over two million people have perished due to the recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2. The available epidemiological global data for SARS-CoV-2 portrays a higher rate of severity and mortality in males. Analyzing ... -
Identification of potential natural inhibitors of the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using a computational docking approach
( Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press , 2021 , Article)The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the only zoonotic-origin CoV to reach the pandemic stage, to which neither an effective vaccine nor a specific therapy is available. The spike ... -
In silico virtual screening of lead compounds for major antigenic sites in respiratory syncytial virus fusion protein.
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading ubiquitous respiratory pathogen in newborn infants, young children, and the elderly, with no vaccine available to date. The viral fusion glycoprotein (RSV F) plays an ... -
Dysbiosis of the Salivary Microbiome is Associated with Hypertension and Correlated with Metabolic Syndrome Biomarkers
( Dovepress , 2021 , Article)Background: Hypertension (HT) is an idiopathic disease with severe complications and a high incidence of global mortality. Although the disease shares characteristic features with diabetes and obesity, the complex interplay ... -
SARS-CoV-2 involvement in central nervous system tissue damage
( Wolters Kluwer , 2022 , Article Review)As the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to spread globally, it became evident that the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects multiple organs including the brain. Several clinical studies revealed ... -
Profiling of intestinal microbiota in patients infected with respiratory influenza a and b viruses
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Little is known about the association between respiratory viral infections and their impact on intestinal microbiota. Here, we compared the effect of influenza types, A and B, and influenza shedding in patients’ stools on ... -
Repurposing Ivermectin for COVID-19: Molecular Aspects and Therapeutic Possibilities
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)As of January 2021, SARS-CoV-2 has killed over 2 million individuals across the world. As such, there is an urgent need for vaccines and therapeutics to reduce the burden of COVID-19. Several vaccines, including mRNA, ... -
Epidemiology Profile of Viral Meningitis Infections Among Patients in Qatar (2015-2018)
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Little is known about the etiology of meningitis in the MENA region, including Qatar. Viral agents are considered the major cause for meningitis worldwide. Here, we present primary data about the etiology and clinical and ... -
Fascin in Gynecological Cancers: An Update of the Literature
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Fascin is an actin-binding protein that is encoded by the gene (located on chromosome 7). It triggers membrane projections and stimulates cell motility in cancer cells. Fascin overexpression has been described in different ... -
Crosstalk between Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter Inhibitors and Sodium–Hydrogen Exchanger 1 and 3 in Cardiometabolic Diseases
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Abnormality in glucose homeostasis due to hyperglycemia or insulin resistance is the hallmark of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). These metabolic abnormalities in T2DM lead to cellular dysfunction and the development of ... -
Molecular and biological characterization of influenza A viruses isolated from human fecal samples
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Human influenza viruses are occasionally detected in the stools of influenza patients. Objectives: Here, we investigated the molecular and biological characteristics of intestinal influenza viruses and their potential role ... -
Reinfections in COVID-19 Patients: Impact of Virus Genetic Variability and Host Immunity
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic is still posing a devastating threat to social life and economics. Despite the modest decrease in the number of cases during September-November 2020, the number of active cases is on the rise again. ...
