Biomedical Sciences: Recent submissions
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Whole-Genome Sequencing of 100 Genomes Identifies a Distinctive Genetic Susceptibility Profile of Qatari Patients with Hypertension
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Essential hypertension (EH) is a leading risk condition for cardiovascular and renal com-plications. While multiple genes are associated with EH, little is known about its genetic etiology. Therefore, this study aimed to ... -
The spectrum of chromosomal translocations in the Arab world: ethnic-specific chromosomal translocations and their relevance to diseases
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article Review)Chromosomal translocations (CTs) are the most common type of structural chromosomal abnormalities in humans. CTs have been reported in several studies in the Arab world, but the frequency and spectrum of these translocations ... -
Whole-exome sequencing analysis of NSCLC reveals the pathogenic missense variants from cancer-associated genes
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background: Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. NSCLC accounts for 84% of all lung cancer cases. In recent years, advances in pathway understanding, methods for discovering novel ... -
RNA splicing: a dual-edged sword for hepatocellular carcinoma
( Springer , 2022 , Article Review)RNA splicing is the fundamental process that brings diversity at the transcriptome and proteome levels. The spliceosome complex regulates minor and major processes of RNA splicing. Aberrant regulation is often associated ... -
A review of bioinformatics tools and web servers in different microarray platforms used in cancer research
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Over the past decade, conventional lab work strategies have gradually shifted from being limited to a laboratory setting towards a bioinformatics era to help manage and process the vast amounts of data generated by omics ... -
A systemic approach to explore the mechanisms of drug resistance and altered signaling cascades in extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Background and aim: The persistence of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) continue to pose a significant challenge to the treatment and control of tuberculosis infections worldwide. ... -
An integrative analysis to distinguish between emphysema (EML) and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-related emphysema (ADL)-A systems biology approach
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Lung Emphysema is an abnormal enlargement of the air sacs followed by the destruction of alveolar walls without any prominent fibrosis. This study primarily identifies the differentially expressed genes (DEGs), interactions ... -
Analysis of signaling cascades from myeloma cells treated with pristimerin
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Multiple myeloma (MM) is the 2nd most frequently diagnosed blood cancer after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The present study aimed to identify the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the control and pristimerin-treated ... -
Durable immunity to oncogenic human papillomaviruses elicited by adjuvanted recombinant Adeno-associated virus-like particle immunogen displaying L2 17-36 epitopes
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Vaccination with the minor capsid protein L2, notably the 17–36 neutralizing epitope, induces broadly protective antibodies, although the neutralizing titers attained in serum are substantially lower than for the licensed ... -
Computational structural assessment of BReast CAncer type 1 susceptibility protein (BRCA1) and BRCA1-Associated Ring Domain protein 1 (BARD1) mutations on the protein-protein interface
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein (BRCA1) is closely related to the BRCA2 (breast cancer type 2 susceptibility protein) and BARD1 (BRCA1-associated RING domain-1) proteins. The homodimers were formed through their ... -
Effect of CYP2C19 genetic variants on bleeding and major adverse cardiovascular events in a cohort of Arab patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention and stent implantation
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2022 , Article)Introduction One-third of patients have clopidogrel resistance that may lead to major adverse cardiac events (MACEs). By contrast, it was found that some clopidogrel-treated patients have hyperresponsive platelets that are ... -
Adiponectin Ameliorates Hyperglycemia-Induced Retinal Endothelial Dysfunction, Highlighting Pathways, Regulators, and Networks
( dovepress , 2022 , Article)Background: The pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is multifaced. A low level of circulating adiponectin (APN) in type 2 diabetes is associated with microvasculature complications, and its role in the evolution ... -
Docosahexaenoic Acid Counteracts the Hypoxic-Induced Inflammatory and Metabolic Alterations in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: Hypoxia is caused by the excessive expansion of the white adipose tissue (AT) and is associated with obesity-related conditions such as insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Docosahexaenoic ... -
Attitudes and beliefs regarding the use of herbs and supplementary medications with COVID-19: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background and aimThere is growing interest in using herbs and supplementary medications to treat and/or prevent COVID-19, evidenced by multiple reports exploring their effectiveness and safety. From a health psychology ... -
Resveratrol-mediated regulation of mitochondria biogenesis-associated pathways in neurodegenerative diseases: molecular insights and potential therapeutic applications.
( Bentham Science Publisher , 2022 , Article Review)Neurodegenerative disorders include neurological conditions that affect nerve cells, causing the progressive loss of their functions and ultimately leading to loss of mobility, coordination, and mental functioning. The ... -
Duration of immune protection of SARS-CoV-2 natural infection against reinfection.
( Oxford University Press , 2022 , Article)The future of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic hinges on virus evolution and duration of immune protection of natural infection against reinfection. We investigated duration of protection afforded by natural infection, the effect ... -
Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Beta, and Delta variants, age, vaccination, and prior infection on infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 infections
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)In 2021, Qatar experienced considerable incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection that was dominated sequentially by the Alpha, Beta, and Delta variants. Using the cycle threshold (Ct) value of an RT-qPCR-positive test to proxy ... -
Molecular epidemiology of influenza, RSV, and other respiratory infections among children in Qatar: A six years report (2012–2017)
( 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 ... -
How could artificial intelligence aid in the fight against coronavirus?: An interview with Dr Hadi M Yassine and Dr Zubair Shah by Felicity Poole, Commissioning Editor
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2020 , Other)Interview - How could artificial intelligence aid in the fight against coronavirus? -
Markers associated with covid-19 susceptibility, resistance, and severity
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article Review)In December 2019, the latest member of the coronavirus family, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), emerged in Wuhan, China, leading to the outbreak of an unusual viral pneumonia known as coronavirus ...
