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Immunomodulation Induced by Host Pathogen Interaction
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Hindawi
, 2019 , Article)
Controlling and preventing infections require deep understanding of the complex interplay that occurs between the host and pathogen following infection. In essence, immunomodulation is any process leading to an immune ...
Liraglutide treatment improves the coronary microcirculation in insulin resistant Zucker obese rats on a high salt diet.
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BMC
, 2020 , Article)
Obesity, hypertension and prediabetes contribute greatly to coronary artery disease, heart failure and vascular events, and are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in developed societies. Salt sensitivity exacerbates ...
The role of protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)-1B in cardiovascular disease and its interplay with insulin resistance
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
Endothelial dysfunction is a key feature of cardiovascular disorders associated with obesity and diabetes. Several studies identified protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)-1B, a member of the PTP superfamily, as a major ...
Using YouTube to Learn Anatomy: Perspectives of Jordanian Medical Students
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hindawi
, 2020 , Article)
The study is aimed at exploring the popularity, impact, and usefulness of using YouTube in learning anatomy as perceived by Jordanian medical students studying at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Methods. The ...
Congenital microcephaly-linked CDK5RAP2 affects eye development
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Wiley
, 2020 , Article)
Biallelic mutations in the cyclin-dependent kinase 5 regulatory subunit-associated protein 2 gene CDK5RAP2 cause autosomal recessive primary microcephaly type 3 (MCPH3). MCPH is characterized by intellectual disability and ...
Morphometric study of the hard palate and its relevance to dental and forensic sciences
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Hindawi Limited
, 2019 , Article)
This study was conducted to identify the morphometric features of the hard palate and to test the reliability of using palatal morphology in sex determination. Three hundred maxillary casts were collected from dental clinics ...
Co‑prevalence of human Papillomaviruses (HPV) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) in healthy blood donors from diverse nationalities in Qatar
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BMC
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Infections by both human oncoviruses, human Papillomaviruses (HPV) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) are
very common in the adult human population and are associated with various malignancies. While HPV is ...
Targeting HER2 expression in cancer: New drugs and new indications.
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Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
, 2020 , Article)
Functional activation of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) has been shown to strongly promote carcinogenesis, leading to the investigation of HER2-directed agents in cancers with HER2 genomic alterations. ...
High prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and insulin resistance 6 years after hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy in Cape Town, South Africa
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2019 , Article)
Objective To investigate the prevalence and associated cardiovascular risk factors 6 years after hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy (HFDP) in Cape Town, South Africa. Research design and methods Data were collected ...
Differentiated thyroid cancer: millions spent with no tangible gain?
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Bio Scientifica
, 2017 , Article)
The incidence of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) has rapidly increased worldwide over the last decades. It is unknown if the increase in diagnosis has been mirrored by an increase in thyroidectomy rates with the ...