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Abrogation of ORF8-IRF3 binding interface with Carbon nanotube derivatives to rescue the host immune system against SARS-CoV-2 by using molecular screening and simulation approaches.
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BMC
, 2024 , Article)
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has led to over six million deaths worldwide. In human immune system, the type 1 interferon (IFN) pathway plays a crucial role in fighting viral infections. However, ...
The impact of chronic fentanyl administration on the cerebral cortex in mice: Molecular and histological effects
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Purpose: Fentanyl, a fully synthetic opioid, is widely used for severe pain management and has a huge abuse potential for its psychostimulant effects. Unlike other opioids, the neurotoxic effects of chronic fentanyl ...
University students' and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a "tobacco-free" policy: A view from Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Objectives: Tobacco-free campus policies are needed to create environments conducive to prevention or quitting in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the use of various tobacco products is on the rise among ...
microRNA 21 and long non-coding RNAs interplays underlie cancer pathophysiology: A narrative review
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a diverse group of functional RNA molecules that lack the ability to code for proteins. Despite missing this traditional role, ncRNAs have emerged as crucial regulators of various biological ...
The impact of different acidic conditions and food substrates on Listeria monocytogenes biofilms development and removal using nanoencapsulated carvacrol
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Listeria monocytogenes biofilms present a significant challenge in the food industry. This study explores the impact of different acidic conditions of culture media and food matrices on the development and removal of ...
Circadian Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary Patterns among Middle-Older Americans: The Health and Retirement Study
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2024 , Article)
Population aging is a global demographic characteristic of the 21st century, and healthy eating is a core component of healthy aging. However, limited evidence is available among older adults for associations between diet ...
Nrf-2-dependent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects underlie the protective effect of esculeoside A against retinal damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Esculeoside A (ESA) is a tomato-derived glycoside with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The protective effect of ESA against diabetic retinopathy is not well-investigated and was the core objective of this ...
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among migrant workers in Qatar.
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Limited data exist on viral hepatitis among migrant populations. This study investigated the prevalence of current hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and lifetime hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among Qatar's migrant craft ...
Addressing bias in the definition of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection: implications for underestimation
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Frontiers Media
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction: Reinfections are increasingly becoming a feature in the epidemiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. However, accurately defining reinfection poses methodological ...
Estimating protection afforded by prior infection in preventing reinfection: Applying the test-negative study design.
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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 ...