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Cytoprotective, antioxidant, and anti-migratory activity of Pistacia lentiscus L. supercritical carbon dioxide extract on primary human endothelial cells
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Taylor & Francis
, 2022 , Article)
Green chemistry is a useful tool for producing valuable chemicals from biomass. However, extracted compounds need to be tested for safety and efficacy before their use in humans. Here we investigate the chemical composition ...
Validation of a Novel Fluorescent Lateral Flow Assay for Rapid Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Total Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD Binding Antibody Units (BAU) from Plasma or Fingerstick Whole-Blood of COVID-19 Vaccinees
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Limited commercial LFA assays are available to provide a reliable quantitative measurement of the total binding antibody units (BAU/mL) against the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S-RBD). ...
Do preexisting antibodies against seasonal coronaviruses have a protective role against SARS-CoV-2 infections and impact on COVID-19 severity?
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Other)
Because of the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), many questions remain unresolved regarding the abundance of cross-reactivity ...
Traumatic brain injury: Oxidative stress and novel anti-oxidants such as mitoquinone and edaravone
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major health concern worldwide and is classified based on severity into mild, moderate, and severe. The mechanical injury in TBI leads to a metabolic and ionic imbalance, which eventually ...
Epac in vascular smooth muscle cells
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are major components of blood vessels. They regulate physiological functions, such as vascular tone and blood flow. Under pathological conditions, VSMCs undergo a remodeling process ...
Waning mRNA-1273 Vaccine Effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Qatar
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Massachussetts Medical Society
, 2022 , Other)
In early 2021, Qatar launched a mass immunization campaign with the mRNA-1273 (Moderna)1 vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).2 We assessed the persistence of real-world vaccine effectiveness against severe ...
Comparative analysis of within-host diversity among vaccinated COVID-19 patients infected with different SARS-CoV-2 variants
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a rapidly evolving RNA virus that mutates within hosts and exists as viral quasispecies. Here, we evaluated the within-host diversity among vaccinated and ...
A cross-sectional study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological outcomes: Multiple indicators and multiple causes modeling
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Public Library of Science
, 2022 , Article)
Although the psychological impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been evaluated in the literature, further research is needed, particularly on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychological outcomes, ...
Exploring Factors Affecting Graduate Students' Satisfaction toward E-Learning in the Era of the COVID-19 Crisis.
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Shifting the educational system from a traditional to an online context during COVID-19 necessitated several considerations to assure students' satisfaction with e-learning. This study aims to explore the factors influencing ...
COVID-19 effect on patients with noncommunicable diseases: A narrative review
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Wiley-Blackwell
, 2022 , Article)
Background and Aims: On March 11, 2020, the WHO has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, affecting our day-to-day lives. Physical distancing and lockdown made significant obstacles to populations, particularly healthcare ...