Browsing Biomedical Sciences by Author "Ibrahim, Wisam Nabeel"
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Association Between Vitamin D Receptor BsmI Polymorphism and Low Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women in the MENA Region
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background/Objectives: Low bone mineral density increases the risk of bone fractures, and this condition is especially common in postmenopausal women. Genetic factors significantly influence bone mineral density. This ... -
Cancer Resistance to Immunotherapy: Comprehensive Insights with Future Perspectives
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Cancer immunotherapy is a type of treatment that harnesses the power of the immune systems of patients to target cancer cells with better precision compared to traditional chemotherapy. Several lines of treatment have been ... -
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Vulnerable Groups: Syrian Refugees in Jordan
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Despite the wide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, refugees remain last in line for the intake of vaccines. Syrian refugees in Jordan reach up to 700,000 registered and almost up to 700,000 unregistered refugees. This ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children
( Universitas Indonesia , 2021 , Article)Abstract Background: Bullying is a common violence in school and has become a major public health and global concern. Bullying influences mental health and is identified as a leading factor of depression. Therefore, this ... -
Gut Microbiota–Tumor Microenvironment Interactions: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy in Cancer
( Dove Medical Press , 2025 , Article)Cancer immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment in recent years, with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) emerging as a key therapeutic approach. ICIs work by inhibiting the mechanisms that allow tumors to evade ... -
Mangifera indica L. kernel ethanol extract inhibits cell viability and proliferation with induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in lung cancer cells
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)In this study, we investigated the effects of an ethanolic extract of Mangifera indica L. kernel on the viability and proliferation of human lung cancer cells. We utilized MTT and BrdU cell proliferation assays, morphological ... -
Obesity is associated with depression in Malaysian schoolchildren: A cross-sectional study
( Universitas Indonesia , 2020 , Article)Background: Overweight and obesity, which may lead to depression, have become prevalent among children worldwide. Hence, this study aimed to measure obesity and depression among schoolchildren in Kuantan. Methods: This ... -
Physicochemical characterization and cancer cell antiproliferative effect of silver-doped magnesia nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Silver-doped magnesia nanoparticles (Ag/MgO) were synthesized using the precipitation method and characterized by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermal ... -
Preparation, characterization, in vitro drug release and anti-inflammatory of thymoquinone-loaded chitosan nanocomposite
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In this study, we formulated Thymoquinone-loaded nanocomposites (TQ-NCs) using high-pressure homogenizer without sodium tripolyphosphate. The TQ-NCs were characterized and their anti-inflammatory determined by the response ... -
The Promise of the Zebrafish Model for Parkinson’s Disease: Today’s Science and Tomorrow’s Treatment
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)The second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in the elderly is Parkinson’s disease (PD). Its etiology is unclear and there are no available disease-modifying medicines. Therefore, more evidence is required concerning ... -
Reactive Oxygen Species: From Tumorigenesis to Therapeutic Strategies in Cancer
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)Background: Reactive oxygen species (ROS), a class of highly reactive molecules, are closely linked to the pathogenesis of various cancers. While ROS primarily originate from normal cellular processes, external stimuli can ... -
Role of Exosome in Solid Cancer Progression and Its Potential Therapeutics in Cancer Treatment
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)Background: Exosomes are extracellular vesicles ranging from 40 to 100 nm in diameter that mediate intercellular communication by transferring proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and other metabolites. In the context of cancer, ... -
Serum Uric Acid Level Is Positively Associated With Higher Bone Mineral Density at Multiple Skeletal Sites Among Healthy Qataris
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Background: Oxidative stress has been implicated as a fundamental mechanism in the decline of bone mass. Although serum uric acid (SUA) has potent antioxidant properties, the findings of many epidemiological and experimental ... -
Thymoquinone, as a Novel Therapeutic Candidate of Cancers
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)To date, natural products are widely used as pharmaceutical agents for many human diseases and cancers. One of the most popular natural products that have been studied for anticancer properties is thymoquinone (TQ). As ...
