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Structural Determination of the Broadly Reactive Anti-IGHV1-69 Anti-idiotypic Antibody G6 and Its Idiotope
( Elsevier (Cell Press) , 2017 , Article)The heavy chain IGHV1-69 germline gene exhibits a high level of polymorphism and shows biased use in protective antibody (Ab) responses to infections and vaccines. It is also highly expressed in several B cell malignancies ... -
Structural modeling of p.V31F variant in the aspartoacylase gene.
( Springer Verlag , 2016 , Article)Aspartoacylase (ASPA) is an abundant enzyme in the brain, which catalyzes the conversion of N-acetylaspartate into acetate and aspartate, deficiency in its activity leads to degeneration of the white matter of the brain ... -
Structure-Based Virtual Screening to Identify Novel Potential Compound as an Alternative to Remdesivir to Overcome the RdRp Protein Mutations in SARS-CoV-2.
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is rapidly increasing with no direct treatment for the disease. Few repurposed drugs, such as Remdesivir, Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, Lopinavir, and Ritonavir, are being tested ... -
Student perspectives on the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare services
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2023 , Article)Background: Healthcare workers are often overworked, underfunded, and face many challenges. Integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare service provision can tackle these challenges by relieving burdens on ... -
Students' perceptions of a university 'No Smoking' policy and barriers to implementation: a cross- sectional study.
(2021 , Article)Effective policies are an important tool for reducing tobacco use. We examine student perceptions of the existing no-smoking policy in the country's largest national university and identify perceived barriers to its ... -
Study protocol: Mother and Infant Nutritional Assessment (MINA) cohort study in Qatar and Lebanon
( BioMed Central , 2016 , Article)Background The Middle East and North Africa region harbors significant proportions of stunting and wasting coupled with surging rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Recent evidence identified nutrition during the ... -
Substances Secreted by Starved Human Dermal Fibroblasts Enhancing the Wound Healing Process in Rat without Scar: A Potential Acellular System for Wound Healing
( Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background Despite being a major cellular component of various engineered skin substituent, underlying mechanism of successful fibroblast transplantation in wound healing is not clear. Here we show that substances derived ... -
Substitution impact of highly conserved arginine residue at position 75 in GJB1 gene in association with X-linked Charcot-Marie-tooth disease: A computational study.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1 X (CMTX1) disease is a subtype of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), which is mainly caused by mutations in the GJB1 gene. It is also known as connexin 32 (Cx32) that leads to Schwann cell ... -
Sugar-sweetened beverage intakes among adults between 1990 and 2018 in 185 countries
(2023 , Article)Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with cardiometabolic diseases and social inequities. For most nations, recent estimates and trends of intake are not available; nor variation by education or urbanicity. We ... -
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute Significantly to College Students’ Daily Caloric Intake in Jordan: Soft Drinks Are Not the Major Contributor
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) are caloric-dense and associated with poor diet quality which may result in weight gain and obesity. Obesity is an independent risk factor for several chronic diseases. This study aimed to ... -
Sulforaphane Downregulates Hepatic Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21) of Diet Induced Obese Mice
( The Obesity Society , 2020 , Conference Paper)Background: Fibroblast growth factor 21 is a hormone-like protein that plays a critical role as an energy regulator. Sulforaphane (SFN) is expected to have potential therapeutic effects in treating obesity. This study aims ... -
Sulforaphane reduces obesity by reversing leptin resistance.
( eLife Sciences Publications , 2022 , Article)The ascending prevalence of obesity in recent decades is commonly associated with soaring morbidity and mortality rates, resulting in increased health-care costs and decreased quality of life. A systemic state of stress ... -
Supervised practice program guided by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics standards improves potential employability of nutrition/dietetics graduates: perspective of employers and preceptors.
( BMC , 2019 , Article)This study investigated employers' perspectives on the impact of a supervised practice program (SPP), guided by international accreditation standards on the skill development and potential employability of dietetics students. ... -
Supporting Public Health Research Capacity, Quality, and Productivity in a Diverse Region.
( JMIR Publications , 2023 , Article)Public health research plays a critical role in strengthening health systems and improving their performance and impact. However, scholarly production in public health coming from the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) ... -
Survey on the Microbial Quality of Traditional Foods Sold by Street Vendors in Qatar.
( Austin Publishing Group , 2014 , Article)During the past few years the traditional market of Qatar has become an attraction to many customers who eat from the numerous women street vendors selling Qatari traditional dishes. To gain an understanding on the safety ... -
Survival in general surgery: The female surgeons' perspective
( Professional Medical Publications , 2023 , Article)Objective: Specialty choices in health profession has long been influenced by gender. The field of General Surgery remains the least preferred specialty by females, especially in Pakistan. The objective of this study was ... -
Synthesis and cytotoxic activity of MOM-ether analogs of isosteviol
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)Lung cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. In this Letter, novel MOM-ether analogs of isosteviol were designed and synthesized to be tested for anticancer activities against H1299 lung cancer cell lines. ... -
Synthesis and Optimization of a Highly Stable and Efficient BN/TiO2 Nanocomposite for Phenol Degradation: A Photocatalytic, Mechanistic and Environmental Impact Study
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)Different BN/TiO2 nanocomposites were prepared hydrothermally, and their ratio was optimized to get the best photocatalytic performance towards phenol degradation. They were characterized by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, ... -
Synthesis, Bioapplications, and Toxicity Evaluation of Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)The development of advanced nanomaterials and technologies is essential in biomedical engineering to improve the quality of life. Chitosan-based nanomaterials are on the forefront and attract wide interest due to their ... -
Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial properties of novel double layer nanocomposite electrospun fibers for wound dressing applications
( Dove Press , 2017 , Article)Herein, novel hybrid nanomaterials were developed for wound dressing applications with antimicrobial properties. Electrospinning was used to fabricate a double layer nanocomposite nanofibrous mat consisting of an upper ...
