Biomedical Research Center Research: Recent submissions
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Trilayer composite scaffold for urethral reconstruction: in vitro evaluation of mechanical, biological, and angiogenic properties
( IOP Publishing , 2024 , Article)Regeneration of damaged urethral tissue remains a major challenge in the field of lower urinary tract reconstruction. To address this issue, various synthetic and natural biodegradable biomaterials are currently being ... -
In vivo testing of novel nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles for alleviating heart failure using the zebrafish embryo model
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Heart failure (HF) is a multifactorial, heterogeneous systemic disease that is considered one of the leading causes of death and morbidity worldwide. It is well-known that endothelial dysfunction (ED) plays an important ... -
The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank.
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) manifestations range from mild to severe life-threatening symptoms, including death. COVID-19 susceptibility has been associated with various factors, but studies in Qatar are limited. ... -
Fractionation and phytochemical composition of an ethanolic extract of Ziziphus nummularia leaves: antioxidant and anticancerous properties in human triple negative breast cancer cells
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)Natural products have long been utilized in traditional medicine as remedies to improve health and treat illnesses, and have had a key role in modern drug discovery. Recently, there has been a revived interest in the search ... -
Metformin increases 3-hydroxy medium chain fatty acids in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional pharmacometabolomic study
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Background: Metformin is a drug with a long history of providing benefits in diabetes management and beyond. The mechanisms of action of metformin are complex, and continue to be actively debated and investigated. The aim ... -
The effect of novel nitrogen-based chalcone analogs on colorectal cancer cells: Insight into the molecular pathways
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In colorectal cancer (CRC), aberrations in KRAS are associated with aggressive tumorigenesis and an overall low survival rate because of chemoresistance and adverse effects. Ergo, complementary, and integrative medicines ... -
Prevalence and genetic diversity of Blastocystis sp. among autochthonous and immigrant patients in Italy
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The prevalence of Blastocystis sp., its genetic diversity and the distribution of circulating subtypes (STs) were molecularly investigated in a cohort of autochthonous and immigrant patients with gastrointestinal symptoms ... -
Prevalence of Blastocystis sp. and other gastrointestinal pathogens among diarrheic COVID-19 patients in Italy
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundGastrointestinal pathogens (GPs) contribute significantly to the burden of illness worldwide with diarrhoea being the most common among gastrointestinal symptoms (GSs). In the COVID-19 disease, diarrhoea, could ... -
Association Between Periodontitis and COVID-19
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Purpose of Review: Periodontitis has been linked to various systemic diseases and conditions. Given their shared comorbidities, extensive research has been carried out to explore the link between periodontitis and COVID-19. ... -
The role of genetic and epigenetic GNAS alterations in the development of early-onset obesity
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundGNAS (guanine nucleotide-binding protein, alpha stimulating) is an imprinted gene that encodes Gsα, the α subunit of the heterotrimeric stimulatory G protein. This subunit mediates the signalling of a diverse ... -
The Role of Apolipoproteins in the Commonest Cancers: A Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Apolipoproteins (APOs) are vital structural components of plasma lipoproteins that are involved in lipid metabolism and transport. Recent studies have reported an association between apolipoprotein dysregulation and the ... -
Characterization of the Efficacy of a Split Swine Influenza A Virus Nasal Vaccine Formulated with a Nanoparticle/STING Agonist Combination Adjuvant in Conventional Pigs
( 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 ... -
Functional Characterization of Novel MC4R Variants Identified in Two Unrelated Patients with Morbid Obesity in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The leptin–melanocortin pathway is pivotal in appetite and energy homeostasis. Pathogenic variants in genes involved in this pathway lead to severe early-onset monogenic obesity (MO). The MC4R gene plays a central role in ... -
Oncolytic viruses as nanomedicines against the tumor microenvironment
( AMG Transcend Association , 2021 , Article Review)The tumor microenvironment is best described as the battleground for fighting cancer and the host immune system. Contrary to primitive beliefs that cancer growth and progression are solely dependent on cancer cells, recent ... -
Estimating protection afforded by prior infection in preventing reinfection: Applying the test-negative study design.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to use infection testing databases to rapidly estimate effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection ($P{E}_S$) by novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Mathematical modeling ... -
Comparing Methods for Induction of Insulin Resistance in Mouse 3T3-L1 Cells.
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2024 , Article)Cell culture plays a crucial role in addressing fundamental research questions, particularly in studying insulin resistance (IR) mechanisms. Multiple in vitro models are utilized for this purpose, but their technical ... -
Determination of Medicago orbicularis Antioxidant, Antihemolytic, and Anti-Cancerous Activities and Its Augmentation of Cisplatin-Induced Cytotoxicity in A549 Lung Cancer Cells
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The anti-lung cancer properties of the plant Medicago orbicularis have not been explored yet. Therefore, we identified its phytochemical composition and investigated the antioxidant, anti-hemolytic, and anti-cancerous ... -
Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity
( 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 ... -
Molecular regulators of exercise-mediated insulin sensitivity in non-obese individuals
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article)Insulin resistance is a significant contributor to the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and is associated with obesity, physical inactivity, and low maximal oxygen uptake. While intense and prolonged exercise may have ... -
Molecular investigation of waterborne protozoan contamination using marine Demospongiae
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Sponges play important role within aquatic ecosystems due to their diverse abilities including filter-based feeding mechanisms. Hence, this study evaluated the potential use of sponges as ecological biomonitors for water ...
