DNA damage induced by micellar-delivered doxorubicin and ultrasound: comet assay study by Husseini, Ghaleb

“…However, when ultrasound was applied, a rapid and significant increase in DNA damage was observed (P=0.0001). …”
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A novel multiplex assay for simultaneous quantification of total and S129 phosphorylated human alpha-synuclein by Natalie Landeck (414147)

“…Furthermore, using this assay we investigated h-asyn levels in brain tissue samples from patients with PD as well as PD dementia and found significant differences in pS129 h-asyn levels not only between disease tissue and healthy control samples but also between the two distinct disease states especially in hippocampal tissue samples.…”

Kefir exhibits anti‑proliferative and pro‑apoptotic effects on colon adenocarcinoma cells with no significant effects on cell migration and invasion by Khoury, Nathalie

“…Furthermore, results from time‑lapse motility movies, wound‑healing, and invasion assays showed no effect on the motility of colorectal as well as breast (MCF‑7 and MB‑MDA‑231) cancer cells upon kefir treatment. …”
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Daucus carota pentane-based fractions arrest the cell cycle and increase apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells by Shebaby, Wassim N.

“…The increase in apoptosis in response to treatment was also apparent in the increase in BAX and the decrease in Bcl-2 levels as well as the proteolytic cleavage of both caspase-3 and PARP as revealed by Western blot. …”
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Discovery of a novel cytokine signature for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in young Arab children in Qatar by Wared Nour-Eldine (13904298)

“…Furthermore, we observed that elevated levels of IFN-γ (odds ratio (OR) = 1.823; 95% (confidence interval) CI = 1.206, 2.755; p = 0.004) and FGF-2 (OR = 2.528; 95% CI = 1.457, 4.385; p < 0.001) were significantly associated with increased odds of ASD, whereas reduced levels of eotaxin (OR = 0.350; 95% CI = 0.160, 0.765; p = 0.008) and HGF (OR = 0.220; 95% CI = 0.070, 0.696; p = 0.010) were significantly associated with lower odds of ASD relative to controls. …”

Loss of MMP-8 in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)-associated myoepithelial cells contributes to tumour promotion through altered adhesive and proteolytic function by Muge Sarper (3855454)

“…Over-expression of MMP-8 WT but not MMP-8 EA in β6-1089 cells increased adhesion to ECM proteins and reduced migration. …”

β-2-himachalen-6-ol protects against skin cancer development in vitro and in vivo by Daaboul, Hamid E.

“…A significant decrease in protein levels of p53 and Bcl-2 and a significant increase in p21 and Bax were observed. …”
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Optimisation of PV Cleaning Practices: Comparison Between Performance Based and Periodic Based Approaches by ALHAJERI, RASHED ABDULLA

“…Solar energy has the largest untapped reserve in energy and is one of the fastest emerging energy markets. …”
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Activation of Src kinase in primary colorectal carcinoma An indicator of poor clinical prognosis by Allgayer, Heike

“…RESULTS By CART analysis, Src activity in tumors elevated more than twofold over normal mucosa was significant. Increased Src activity significantly correlated with Dukes stage, pT and pN classification, and increased u-PAR levels (P < 0.001). …”
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Effect of consanguinity on birth weight for gestational age in a developing country by Wakim, Gerard

“…No significant difference was observed in the decrease in birth weight between the first- and second-cousin marriages. …”
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Anticancer and antioxidant effects of tragopogon porrifolius extract. (c2011) by Tenkerian, Clara A.

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Renewable Energy, Coal as a Baseload Power Source, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Evidence from U.S. State-Level Data by Squalli, Jay

“…After controlling for other sources of emissions, U.S. states that produce a larger share of renewable energy are found to have lower GHG emissions. …”
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Novel Platinum II and Platinum IV Complexes Exhibit An Anti-Neoplastic Potential Against A549 Cancer Cell Line by Baz, Joy

“…Treatment with Pt II and Pt IV also showed significant amounts of free radical production and increased DNA damage. …”
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Enhanced glucose uptake in phenylbutyric acid-treated 3T3-L1 adipocytes by Fakhoury, H.

“…Leptin and adiponectin secretion was measure by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. PBA treatment, alone or with insulin induction, significantly increased glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. …”
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Sesamum indicum (sesame) enhances NK anti-cancer activity, modulates Th1/Th2 balance, and suppresses macrophage inflammatory response by Majdalawieh, Amin

“…The secretion of key pro-inflammatory mediators (IL-6, TNFα, and nitric oxide) by primary macrophages was significantly inhibited by Sesamum indicum. Moreover, Sesamum indicum increased the cytotoxic activity of NK cells against YAC-1 tumor cells. …”
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The antioxidant and anticancer effects of Wild Carrot oil extract by Shebaby, Wassim Nasri

“…Also, DCOE demonstrated a significant increase in cell death and decrease in cell proliferation. …”
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The protective effects of conditioned media from human mesenchymal stem cells against Methylglyoxal-mediated injury of cultured endothelial cells by Maram Hasan (6672440)

“…Then, oxidative stress was quantified by DCF-DA assay and cell viability and apoptosis quantification via Annexin V & caspase 3/7 activity were assessed using flowcytometry. …”

Effects of habitat complexity on the abundance, species richness and size of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae) in artificial vegetation by Bartholomew, Aaron

“…Increasing complexity appeared to lead to decreasing beetle widths. 9 beetle species were relatively rare in, or absent from, the higher complexity treatments, including 5 of the 6 largest species. 2 rare, small beetle species were only found in higher complexity treatments. …”
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Stemming cardiovascular diseases in Qatar by Nature Research (16552612)

“…“Both Qatari nationals and expatriates should adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce the prevalence of these risk factors,” says Christos. Diabetes was the largest preventable risk factor to decrease heart attacks and strokes.…”

The antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effect of kefir on human leukemic cell lines. (c2008) by Maalouf, Katia E.

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