Biomedical Research Center Research: Recent submissions
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Ziziphus nummularia crude and fractionated extracts attenuate the malignant phenotype of human triple-negative breast cancer cells
( Symposium Cracoviense , 2024 , Conference Paper)Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer and has limited therapeutic options. Effects of Ziziphus nummularia against TNBC have not been investigated yet. An ethanolic extract of ... -
Comparable antibody levels in heterologous and homologous mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, with superior neutralizing and IgA antibody responses in mRNA homologous boosting
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundPriming with two doses of AZD1222 (Oxford-AstraZeneca; ChAd) followed by a third mRNA vaccine boosting is considered in several countries, yet comparisons between heterologous and homologous booster efficacy ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis A virus among migrant workers in Qatar: A national study
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Background Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the predominant cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide; however, data on HAV antibody prevalence (seroprevalence) among migrant populations are limited. This study aimed to investigate ... -
A Terpenoid-Rich Fraction of Inula viscosa: Its Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anticancerous Effects Against Human Lung Cancer Cells
( Preprints , 2024 , Article)Inula viscosa is a widely used plant in traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern medicine for various illnesses. I. viscosa has been shown to have anticancerous effects against various cancers, but its effects against ... -
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anticancerous Effects against Human Lung Cancer Cells of a Terpenoid-Rich Fraction of Inula viscosa
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Inula viscosa is a widely used plant in traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern medicine for various illnesses. I. viscosa has been shown to have anticancer effects against various cancers, but its effects against ... -
Breathing Clean Air: Navigating Indoor Air Purification Techniques and Finding the Ideal Solution
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The prevalence of airborne pathogens in indoor environments presents significant health risks due to prolonged human occupancy. This review addresses diverse air purification systems to combat airborne pathogens and the ... -
Zebrafish Model in Illuminating the Complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders: A Unique Research Tool
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological condition that may develop in certain individuals following exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events. Distressing symptoms, including flashbacks, ... -
The landscape of genetic variations in non-syndromic primary ovarian insufficiency in the MENA region: a systematic review
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article Review)Introduction: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a primary cause of infertility with variable clinical manifestations. POI is a multifactorial disease with both environmental and known genetic etiologies, but data ... -
Comparing the metabolic signatures of obesity defined by waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, or BMI
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Objective: Measuring obesity is crucial for assessing health risks and developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. The most common methods used to measure obesity include BMI, waist circumference, and waist-hip ... -
Ecotoxicity and environmental safety assessment of two-dimensional niobium carbides (MXenes)
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Two-dimensional (2D) MXenes have gained great interest in water treatment, biomedical, and environmental applications. The antimicrobial activity and cell toxicity of several MXenes including Nb4C3Tx and Nb2CTx have already ... -
Fabrication Strategies for Bioceramic Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering with Generative Design Applications
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art in the fabrication of bioceramic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, with an emphasis on the use of three-dimensional (3D) technologies ... -
Inhibition of cytochrome P450 epoxygenase promotes endothelium-to-mesenchymal transition and exacerbates doxorubicin-induced cardiovascular toxicity
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potent chemotherapy widely used in treating various neoplastic diseases. However, the clinical use of DOX is limited due to its potential toxic effect on the cardiovascular system. Thus, ... -
Imatinib‑ and ponatinib‑mediated cardiotoxicity in zebrafish embryos and H9c2 cardiomyoblasts
( Spandidos Publications , 2024 , Article)Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) offer targeted therapy for cancers but can cause severe cardiotoxicities. Determining their dose‑dependent impact on cardiac function is required to optimize therapy and minimize adverse ... -
Impact of Obesity-Related Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress on Cancer and Associated Molecular Targets
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Obesity, characterized by excessive body fat, is closely linked to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, leading to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Inflammatory pathways like c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) worsen insulin ... -
Proteomic Analysis of Prehypertensive and Hypertensive Patients: Exploring the Role of the Actin Cytoskeleton
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Hypertension is a pervasive and widespread health condition that poses a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which includes conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. Despite its widespread ... -
Metabolomics Profiling of Stages of Coronary Artery Disease Progression
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerosis pose significant global health challenges, with intricate molecular changes influencing disease progression. Hypercholesterolemia (HC), hypertension (HT), and diabetes are ... -
QPGx-CARES: Qatar pharmacogenetics clinical applications and research enhancement strategies
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article Review)Pharmacogenetic (PGx)-informed medication prescription is a cutting-edge genomic application in contemporary medicine, offering the potential to overcome the conventional "trial-and-error" approach in drug prescription. ... -
Material modeling and recent findings in transcatheter aortic valve implantation simulations
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Background and objective: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has significantly transformed the management of aortic valve (AV) diseases, presenting a minimally invasive option compared to traditional surgical ... -
Genomic characterization of plasmid-borne colistin resistance variants, mcr-1.1 and mcr-1.26, in multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from backyard farm animals
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)Colistin remains a high-priority, critically important antimicrobial that is used for treating severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria. However, colistin resistance and the emergence ... -
Epidemiological, molecular, and clinical features of norovirus infections among pediatric patients in Qatar
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Background: Norovirus (NoV) is recognized as the second most important etiological agent leading to acute gastroenteritis globally. In order to determine the burden and characteristics of NoV infections in children in ...