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Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Berberine in Lung Tissue and its Potential Application in Prophylaxis and Treatment of COVID-19
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IMR Press
, 2022 , Article Review)
Natural products with known safety profiles are a promising source for the discovery of new drug leads. Berberine presents an example of one such phytochemical that has been extensively studied for its anti-inflammatory ...
Increased Receptor Affinity and Reduced Recognition by Specific Antibodies Contribute to Immune Escape of SARS-CoV-2 Variant Omicron
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
In this report, we mechanistically reveal how the Variant of Concern (VOC) SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) escapes neutralizing antibody responses, by physio-chemical characterization of this variant in comparison to the ...
Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 in Indian and Filipino migrant populations in Qatar: a cross-sectional survey
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World Health Organization
, 2018 , Article)
Background: The epidemiology of herpes simplex virus infections is of growing interest but
information on its seroprevalence in many countries is scarce.
Aims: This study aimed to measure the seroprevalence of herpes ...
Molecular Subtyping of Blastocystis from Diverse Animals in the United Arab Emirates.
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
The contribution of Blastocystis from non-human hosts to zoonotic transmission is only partly known. The objective of this study was to determine the distribution of Blastocystis genetic subtypes in different animal species ...
Human c-MYBPC3 RNA Targeted Therapy, Reversal of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the Zebrafish Model
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Qscience.
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a serious heart disease and is defined as abnormal left ventricular (LV) wall thickening with diastolic dysfunction. HCM is an autosomal dominant monogenic disease caused by a mutation ...
D-Dimer Concentrations and COVID-19 Severity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Frontiers Media
, 2020 , Article Review)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a recently described infectious disease caused
by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since late 2019,
COVID-19 has rapidly spread in virtually all countries, ...
Prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of major congenital anomalies: A population-based register study
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Nature Research
, 2023 , Article)
Congenital anomalies (CAs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in early life. We aimed to assess the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of major CAs in the State of Qatar. A population-based retrospective ...
Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms with dyslipidemia and risk of metabolic disorders in the State of Qatar
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Wiley-Blackwell
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Dyslipidemia is recognized as one of the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Objective: The study aimed to investigate ...
ZnO-Doped gC3N4 Nanocapsules for Enhancing the Performance of Electroless NiP Coating─Mechanical, Corrosion Protection, and Antibacterial Properties
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American Chemical Society
, 2023 , Article)
A carbon nitride (C3N4) nanomaterial has superior mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties, which make them attractive for various applications, including corrosion-resistant coatings. In this research, newly ...