Browsing University Publications by Subject "Obesity"

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    • Gut Microbiota and Health: Understanding the Role of Diet 

      Alasmar, Reem; Varadharajan, Kavitha; Shanmugakonar, Muralitharan; Al-Naemi, Hamda ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)
      Gut microbiota plays a major role in regulating the host metabolism and immune system. However, the structure of microbiome population is altered constantly by diverse factors including diet and environment. In particular, ...

    • PROFILE OF OXIDATIVE STRESS GENES IN RESPONSE TO OBESITY TREATMENT 

      AHMED, AMIRA; FARAH, HUDA; Ahmed, Omnia; Elsayegh, Dina; ElGamal, Abdelrahman; ... more authors ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)
      Background: Oxidative stress (OS) is an imbalance between free radical production and the antioxidants defense in the body. Previous studies demonstrated the correlation of OS to the increased risk of developing metabolic ...

    • The effect of subsidies on healthful consumption: Systematic review and data synthesis 

      Abu-Hijleh, Farah Marwan ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)
      Background: Prevalence of obesity and overweight has risen to the level of an epidemic. Health policy makers are seeking evidence-based solutions to this problem. This study reviews evidence on the subsidization of healthy ...

    • The protective role of Sestrin2 in high fat diet-induced nephropathy 

      Agouni, Abdelali; Lee, Duck Y; Eid, Assaad A; Gorin, Yves; Sharma, Kumar ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)
      Introduction: Obesity is a major risk factor for type-2 diabetes predisposing patients to diabetic nephropathy (DN), the leading cause of end-stage renal failure. Glomerular injury is a prominent pathological feature of ...

    • The Role of GATA3 in Adipogenesis & Insulin Resistance 

      Al-Jaber, Hend Sultan; Al-Mansoori, Layla Jadea; ElRayess, Mohamed Aghar ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)
      Background: Impaired adipogenesis plays an important role in the development of obesity-associated insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Adipose tissue inflammation is a crucial mediator of this process. In hyperglycemia, ...