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Carnosol induces ROS-mediated beclin1-independent autophagy and apoptosis in triple negative breast cancer
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Public Library of Science
, 2014 , Article)
Background: In this study we investigated the in vitro and in vivo anticancer effect of carnosol, a naturally occurring polyphenol, in triple negative breast cancer.Results: We found that carnosol significantly inhibited ...
Cyanomatrix and Cyanofilm
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Article)
Cyanobacteria are diverse in their habitats, structure, and metabolism that can grow as unicellular or long filaments and secreting high molecular mass polymers (extracellular polymer substances, EPS), which can either be ...
Sestrin2 as a Novel Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for Various Diseases
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Hindawi
, 2017 , Article)
Sestrin2 (SESN2), a highly conserved stress-inducible metabolic protein, is known to repress reactive oxygen species (ROS) and provide cytoprotection against various noxious stimuli including genotoxic and oxidative stress, ...
Investigation and Application of Bacillus licheniformis Volatile Compounds for the Biological Control of Toxigenic Aspergillus and Penicillium spp
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American Chemical Society
, 2019 , Article)
The present study was designed to investigate the antagonistic activity of Bacillus licheniformis BL350-2 against mycotoxigenic strains of Aspergillus and Penicillium. In vitro coincubation for 5 days indicated Aspergillus ...
The biogeochemical iron cycle and astrobiology
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Springer International Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
Biogeochemistry investigates chemical cycles which influence or are influenced by biological activity. Astrobiology studies the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe. The biogeochemical Fe cycle has ...
New ecological redline policy (ERP) to secure ecosystem services in China
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Elsevier Ltd.
, 2015 , Article)
China is facing huge environmental problems, with its current rapid rate of urbanization and industrial-ization causing biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and land resources degradation on a major scale.To overcome ...
Evidence of a Role for Aerobic Bacteria in High Magnesium Carbonate Formation in the Evaporitic Environment of Dohat Faishakh Sabkha in Qatar
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Frontiers Media
, 2017 , Article)
Dolomite (MgCa(CO3)2) is an important petroleum reservoir rock mineral common in ancient sedimentary rocks which is infrequently found in modern environments. The mechanism of dolomite formation remains poorly understood, ...
Considering the Specific Impact of Harsh Conditions and Oil Weathering on Diversity, Adaptation, and Activity of Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria in Strategies of Bioremediation of Harsh Oily-Polluted Soils
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
, 2017 , Article)
Weathering processes change properties and composition of spilled oil, representing the main reason of failure of bioaugmentation strategies. Our purpose was to investigate the metabolic adaptation of hydrocarbon-degrading ...
Colorectal and Prostate Cancer Risk in Diabetes: Metformin, an Actor behind the Scene
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Ivyspring International Publisher
, 2014 , Article)
Both diabetes and cancer are prevalent diseases whose incidence rates are increasing worldwide, especially in countries that are undergoing rapid industrialization changes. Apparently, lifestyle risk factors including diet, ...
ANIMAL MODEL FOR CHILDHOOD OBESITY
(2017 , Poster)
Obesity has been recognized as a global health problem and linked with chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular syndromes, musculoskeletal disorders and some cancers. Children exposed to high
carbohydrate, ...