Publications by authors named "A Talaat"
Background: The prevalence of gastric ulcers has grown significantly in the modern era affecting 10 % of global population. Aspirin downregulates gastrokines 1(GKN1) expression in gastric mucosa and GKN1 down-regulation results in gastric cancer. Vitamin D3 (Vit.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) is present with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Vinpocetine (Vinpo) is used for treating cerebrovascular deficits, exhibiting some kidney-beneficial effects; however, its role in TIF is uncertain. So, the aim of this study was to investigate its potential impact on adenine-induced fibrotic CKD and explore the underlying mechanistic aspects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTuberculosis is a global public health concern. Earlier reports suggested the emergence of high rates of drug resistant tuberculosis in Egypt. This study included 102 isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis collected from two reference laboratories in Cairo and Alexandria.
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- Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are germs that can cause serious infections in both kids and adults, especially in people with weak immune systems.
- In this study, scientists looked at a special protein called CBLB that helps the immune system fight off NTM infections in mice.
- They discovered that CBLB is important for stopping the spread of these germs by helping the body form a defense structure called granuloma, which helps fight off the infection.
Background/objective: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, and hyperproliferative skin disease. We have investigated the role of miR-21 and miR-125b in the development of psoriasis and atopic eczema and their relation with the severity of the diseases.
Methods: Participants included 40 psoriasis patients, 40 healthy controls, and 40 atopic eczema patients as a positive control group.