Browsing by Author "Al-Shehabi, Tuqa"
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Anti-atherosclerotic plants which modulate the phenotype of vascular smooth muscle cells
Al-Shehabi, Tuqa Saleh; Iratni, Rabah; Eid, Ali H. ( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of global death, with atherosclerosis being a major contributor to this mortality. Several mechanisms are implicated in the pathogenesis of this disease. ... -
Garlic for cardiovascular disease: Prevention or treatment?
Alali, Feras Q.; El-Elimat, Tamam; Khalid, Lila; Hudaib, Reema; Al-Shehabi, Tuqa Saleh; Eid, Ali H.... more authors ... less authors ( Bentham Science Publishers B.V. , 2017 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of global mortality with a substantial economic impact. The annual deaths are expected to increase in the next decade. An array of dietary supplements is being used by ... -
Ziziphus nummularia Inhibits Inflammation-Induced Atherogenic Phenotype of Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells
Fardoun, Manal; Al-Shehabi, Tuqa; El-Yazbi, Ahmed; Issa, Khodr; Zouein, Fouad; Maaliki, Dina; Iratni, Rabah; Eid, Ali H.... more authors ... less authors ( Hindawi Limited , 2017 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Atherosclerosis is a CVD characterized by plaque formation resulting from inflammation-induced insults to endothelial cells, monocytes, and ...