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Molecular epidemiology of influenza, RSV, and other respiratory infections among children in Qatar: A six years report (2012–2017)
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Studies on the etiology of respiratory infections among children in Qatar and surrounding countries are limited. Objectives: To describe the prevalence and seasonality of RSV, influenza, and other respiratory ...
Thymoquinone, as a Novel Therapeutic Candidate of Cancers
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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 ...
Distinct antibody repertoires against endemic human coronaviruses in children and adults.
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American Society for Clinical Investigation
, 2021 , Article)
Four endemic human coronaviruses (HCoVs) are commonly associated with acute respiratory infection in humans. B cell responses to these "common cold" viruses remain incompletely understood. Here we report a comprehensive ...
Molecular and biological characterization of influenza A viruses isolated from human fecal samples
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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 ...
Editorial: Unconventional Animal Models in Infectious Disease Research – Part I
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Frontiers Media
, 2021 , Article)
Editorial on the Research Topic
Unconventional Animal Models in Infectious Disease Research
The potential role of vitamin D supplementation as a gut microbiota modifier in healthy individuals
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Nature Research
, 2020 , Article)
Vitamin D deficiency affects approximately 80% of individuals in some countries and has been linked with gut dysbiosis and inflammation. While the benefits of vitamin D supplementation on the gut microbiota have been studied ...
The effect of surface-modified gold nanorods on the early stage of embryonic development and angiogenesis: Insight into the molecular pathways
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Gold nanorods have been implicated in several biomedical applications. Herein, the effect of two surface-modified gold nanorods on the early stages of embryogenesis and angiogenesis was investigated using avian embryos at ...
Eco-friendly highly efficient BN/rGO/TiO2 nanocomposite visible-light photocatalyst for phenol mineralization
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Springer
, 2021 , Article)
Boron nitride (BN) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) of different loadings were composited with commercial P25 TiO2 (Ti) through the hydrothermal method. The as-prepared nanocomposites were characterized using various ...
ABO blood group association and COVID-19. COVID-19 susceptibility and severity: a review
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Introduction
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has been affecting the health and economic, as well as social, life of the entire globe since the end of 2019. The virus causes COVID-19, with a wide range of symptoms among the infected ...
Epidemiology Profile of Viral Meningitis Infections Among Patients in Qatar (2015-2018)
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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 ...