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Role of RhoA and Rho-associated kinase in phenotypic switching of vascular smooth muscle cells: Implications for vascular function
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article Review)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the primary cause of global mortality. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are integral components of vascular structure and function, evident by their vital roles in modulating ...
Lipid-lowering therapies for atherosclerosis: Statins, fibrates, ezetimibe and pcsk9 monoclonal antibodies
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2021 , Article Review)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the primary cause of global morbidity and mortality. CVD includes various life-threatening conditions such as myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial diseases. In this ...
A comparison of isolation and culture protocols for human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells.
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Taylor and Francis
, 2022 , Article Review)
The successful translation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from bench to bedside is predicated upon their regenerative capabilities and immunomodulatory potential. Many challenges still exist in making MSCs a viable and ...
Amniotic stem cells as a source of regenerative medicine to treat female infertility
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Springer
, 2022 , Article Review)
Impaired reproductive health is a worldwide problem that affects the psychological well-being of a society. Despite the technological developments to treat infertility, the global infertility rate is increasing significantly. ...
From an Apple to a Pear: Moving Fat around for Reversing Insulin Resistance.
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic condition where the body is resistant to insulin, leading to an elevated blood glucose state. Obesity is a main factor leading to T2D. Many clinical studies, however, have described a ...
Resveratrol-mediated regulation of mitochondria biogenesis-associated pathways in neurodegenerative diseases: molecular insights and potential therapeutic applications.
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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 ...
Human Papillomaviruses-Related Cancers: An Update on the Presence and Prevention Strategies in the Middle East and North African Regions.
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a non-enveloped double-stranded DNA virus capable of infecting skin and mucosa epithelial cells. Commonly, HPV infection is associated with sexually transmitted diseases and is considered ...
The spectrum of chromosomal translocations in the Arab world: ethnic-specific chromosomal translocations and their relevance to diseases
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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 ...
The power of phytochemicals combination in cancer chemoprevention
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Ivyspring International Publisher
, 2020 , Article Review)
Conventional therapies for cancer treatment have posed many challenges, including toxicity, multidrug resistance and economic expenses. In contrast, complementary alternative medicine (CAM), employing phytochemicals have ...
Antibody-Dependent Enhancement (ADE) and the role of complement system in disease pathogenesis
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article Review)
Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) has been associated with severe disease outcomes in several viral infections, including respiratory infections. In vitro and in vivo studies showed that antibody-response to SARS-CoV ...