Browsing Biomedical Research Center by Author "Al-Asmakh, Maha"
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Biochemical and cellular basis of oxidative stress: Implications for disease onset
Aramouni, Karl; Assaf, Roland; Shaito, Abdullah; Fardoun, Manal; Al-Asmakh, Maha; Sahebkar, Amirhossein; Eid, Ali H.... more authors ... less authors ( Wiley , 2023 , Article Review)Cellular oxidation–reduction (redox) systems, which encompass pro- and antioxidant molecules, are integral components of a plethora of essential cellular processes. Any dysregulation of these systems can cause molecular ... -
The Effects of Gum Acacia on the Composition of the Gut Microbiome and Plasma Levels of Short-Chain Fatty Acids in a Rat Model of Chronic Kidney Disease
Al-Asmakh, Maha; Sohail, Muhammad Umar; Al-Jamal, Ola; Shoair, Banan Mosaad; Al-Baniali, Asmaa Yousef; Bouabidi, Salma; Nasr, Shahd; Bawadi, Hiba... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media , 2020 , Article)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be fatal for its victims and is an important long-term public health problem. The complicated medical procedures and diet restrictions to which patients with CKD are subjected alter the gut ... -
Human microbiome and its association with health and diseases
Al-Thani, Asma; Marei, Hany E.; Hamdi, Wedad S.; Nasrallah, Gheyath K.; El Zowalaty, Mohamed E.; Al Khdor, Souhaila; Al-Asmakh, Maha; Abdel-Aziz, Hassan... more authors ... less authors ( Wiley , 2016 , Article)Human microbiota are distinct communities of microorganisms that resides at different body niches. Exploration of the human microbiome has become a reality due to the availability of powerful metagenomics and metatranscriptomic ... -
The impact of microbial composition on postprandial glycaemia and lipidaemia: A systematic review of current evidence
Wilson, Megan L.; Davies, Ian G.; Waraksa, Weronika; Khayyatzadeh, Sayyed S.; Al-Asmakh, Maha; Mazidi, Mohsen... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Postprandial hyperglycaemia is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent studies highlight the role of the gut microbiome in influencing postprandial glycaemic (PPG) and lipidaemic (PPL) responses. ... -
“Safe” Chitosan Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite Has Minimal Organ-Specific Toxicity on Early Stages of Zebrafish Development
Younes, Nadin; Pintus, Gianfranco; Al-Asmakh, Maha; Rasool, Kashif; Younes, Salma; Calzolari, Simone; Mahmoud, Khaled; Nasrallah, Gheyath... more authors ... less authors ( American Chemical Society , 2019 , Article)Marine biofouling is considered one of the most challenging issues affecting maritime industries worldwide. In this regard, traditional biocides, being used to combat biofouling, have high toxicity toward the aquatic system. ...