Publications by authors named "Abouzied A"

Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring has emerged as a critical frontier in cardiovascular healthcare, with magnetic sensors playing an increasingly pivotal role in wearable health technologies. This comprehensive review critically examines the complex challenges of sensor-skin coupling and its profound impact on the accuracy of blood pressure measurements in patients with hypertension and aortovascular disease. Despite the growing demand for precise, real-time health monitoring, significant limitations persist in current magnetic sensor technologies.

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Metastatic cervical cancer, the advanced stage where the cancer spreads beyond the cervix to other parts of the body, poses significant treatment challenges and is associated with poor survival rates. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2), a critical angiogenic mediator, is upregulated in metastatic cervical cancer, driving the formation of new blood vessels that fuel tumor growth and spread, making it an attractive target for anti-angiogenic therapies aimed at halting metastasis. This study aims to determine the anti-angiogenic effects of natural compounds to identify new VEGFR2 inhibitors for managing metastatic cervical cancer.

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This study addresses the urgent need for culturally sensitive cognitive assessments in Egypt by validating an adapted version of Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP) to the Egyptian context. This version is to be used as a part of the Egyptian Aging Survey (AL-SEHA). We enrolled 300 participants aged 55 + from diverse backgrounds and meticulously adapted the HCAP for Egypt's linguistic and cultural context.

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  • - Tamarix tetragyna, a plant found in the Mediterranean and some Arab regions, has several medicinal properties, which this study aims to investigate through its leaf and stem extracts.
  • - The study analyzed the phytochemical composition using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and tested the extracts' cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines (MCF-7, HepG-2, HCT-116, and A-549) using the MTT assay and apoptosis methods.
  • - Results showed that the plant extracts exhibited significant cytotoxic activity, especially against A-549 cells, with specific bioactive compounds identified that could lead to further research for potential anticancer therapies.
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  • The study focuses on Nabatean savory, a plant native to Saudi Arabia, analyzing its leaves and stems for phytochemical content and biological properties.
  • The extracts were tested for antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects, revealing that the stem extract had stronger activity than the leaf extract, especially against human malignant cell lines.
  • Molecular analysis identified key chemical constituents and showed that stem extract could potentially serve as an alternative to chemotherapy due to its significant health benefits.
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Influenza poses a significant threat to global health, with the ability to cause severe epidemics and pandemics. The polymerase basic protein 2 (PB2) of the influenza virus plays a crucial role in the viral replication process, making the CAP-binding domain of PB2 an attractive target for antiviral drug development. This study aimed to identify and evaluate potential inhibitors of the influenza polymerase PB2 CAP-binding domain using computational drug discovery methods.

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  • Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras (PROTACs) are innovative tools in targeted protein degradation (TPD) that hold promise for drug development, but predicting their effectiveness is challenging.
  • This study introduces an AI-powered PROTAC Activity Prediction Tool (AI-DPAPT) that leverages machine learning and molecular fingerprinting techniques to accurately predict PROTAC activity based on chemical structures.
  • The research demonstrated strong performance across various machine learning classifiers, with the Random Forest model yielding an impressive area under the curve score of 0.97, enhancing the understanding of structure-activity relationships in TPD and potentially accelerating drug development processes.
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  • Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) poses a major health threat globally, often leading to severe liver diseases like cirrhosis, due to its rapidly changing genome driven by NS5B polymerase.
  • This study investigates marine bacteria-derived compounds that can potentially inhibit the HCV NS5B polymerase through virtual screening, focusing on their binding affinity and stability.
  • Four compounds emerged as top candidates after extensive analysis, and their strong binding to NS5B shows promise for further experimental testing as potential treatments against HCV.
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Breast cancer remains a major global health issue, particularly affecting women and contributing significantly to mortality rates. Current treatments for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers, such as aromatase inhibitors, are effective but often come with side effects and resistance issues. This study addresses these gaps by targeting aromatase, an enzyme crucial for estrogen synthesis, which plays a pivotal role in breast cancer progression.

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This study focused on developing novel pyridine-3-carboxamide analogs to treat bacterial wilt in tomatoes caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. The analogs were synthesized through a multistep process and their structures confirmed using spectroscopy. Molecular docking studies identified the most potent analog from the series.

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The increasing spread of the Monkeypox virus (MPXV) presents a significant public health challenge, emphasising the urgent requirement for effective treatments. Our study focuses on the VP39 Methyltransferase enzyme of MPXV as a critical target for therapy. By utilising virtual screening, we investigated natural compounds with structural similarities to sinefungin, a broad-acting MTase inhibitor.

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Plant extracts have been useful for oral health or dentistry. However, only a few evidence-based justifications exist. This study evaluated Multidentia crassa (Hiern) Bridson & Verdc, one of the oral health-used plants in Malawi.

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This study was designed to synthesize a novel series of terpyridines with potential antibacterial properties, targeting multidrug resistance. Terpyridines ( and ) were synthesized via a one-pot multicomponent reaction using 2,6-diacetylpyridines, benzaldehyde derivatives and malononitrile or ethyl 2-cyanoacetate. The reactions, conducted under grinding conditions with glacial acetic acid, produced high-yield compounds, confirmed by spectroscopic data.

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a notorious pathogen that has emerged as a serious global health concern over the past few decades. Staphylococcal accessory regulator A (SarA) and 4,4'-diapophytoene synthase (CrtM) play a crucial role in biofilm formation and staphyloxanthin biosynthesis. Thus, the present study used a machine learning-based QSAR model to screen 1261 plant-derived natural organic compounds in order to identify a medication candidate with both biofilm and virulence inhibitory potential.

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L. (Cistaceae) is a medicinal plant with several folkloric applications, including being used for urinary tract infections and as a food additive. In this study, the polyphenolic diversity and the antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial activities of the methanolic extract were evaluated.

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  • Estrogen receptor breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women, with over 2 million cases worldwide, and is characterized by having certain receptors that respond to estrogen.
  • This study looked at genes and how they change between two types of breast cancer: estrogen receptor positive and triple negative, using advanced data analysis tools.
  • They found nearly 10,000 genes that behaved differently, identified six key genes tied to estrogen receptor positive BC, and discovered changes in immune system genes that might weaken the body’s ability to fight cancer.
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Our objective was to design and synthesize a new range of pyrazolopyrimidines while maintaining the key pharmacophoric features of EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Percentage inhibition in 14 human cancer cell lines and IC values were recorded. Compounds , and were examined against both wild and mutant (T790M) EGFR subtypes.

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Afghanistan has been in an active state of conflict and war for twenty continuous years. Social services like health and education have been badly affected, facing issues such as service disruption, brain drain, and generalized instability. Health indices that provide proxy indicators for general population wellness, such as maternal health, child mortality, and immunization coverage, show that the health services available to the Afghan population are sub-optimal.

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Background: The development of breast cancer (BC) and how it responds to treatment have both been linked to the involvement of inflammation. Chronic inflammation is critical in carcinogenesis, leading to elevated DNA damage, impaired DNA repair machinery, cell growth, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and invasion. Studies have found several targets that selectively modulate inflammation in cancer, limit BC's growth, and boost treatment effectiveness.

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A novel set of thiazolylhydrazonothiazoles bearing an indole moiety were synthesized by subjection reactions of carbothioamide derivative and hydrazonoyl chlorides (or α-haloketones). The cytotoxicity of the synthesized compounds was evaluated against the colon carcinoma cell line (HCT-116), liver carcinoma cell line (HepG2), and breast carcinoma cell line (MDA-MB-231), and demonstrated encouraging activity. Furthermore, when representative products were assessed for toxicity against normal cells, minimal toxic effects were observed, indicating their potential safety for use in pharmacological studies.

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Excessive use of antimicrobial medications including antibiotics has led to the emerging menace of antimicrobial resistance, which, as per the World Health Organization (WHO), is among the top ten public health threats facing humanity, globally. This necessitates that innovative technologies be sought that can aid in the elimination of pathogens and hamper the spread of infections. Zinc oxide (ZnO) has multifunctionality owing to its extraordinary physico-chemical properties and functionality in a range of applications.

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A concoction of unhealthy eating, inactivity, and the adverse effects of specific drugs brings on obesity. The primary cause of Obesity is the storage of too much energy and triglycerides in adipocytes, particularly white adipose tissue (WAT). In addition to modifying one's lifestyle, anti-obesity medicines are increasingly used as adjuvant therapy.

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This study examined the ethanolic extract of the Satureja hortensis L. plant's aerial parts to describe its phytochemical makeup, biological functions, toxicity tests, and in-silico molecular docking tests. The GC-MS analysis was used to evaluate the phytochemical composition of the tested extract, and the ABTS and hydrogen peroxide antioxidant assays were used to measure antioxidant activity.

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Mannich bases consisting of 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione (3 a-3 l) bearing various substituents were synthesized and found potent jack bean urease inhibitors. The prepared compounds showed significantly good inhibitory activities with IC values from 9.45±0.

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  • The study evaluated Withaferin-A's interaction with the drug target α-amylase using a computational approach to determine its inhibitory potential and mechanisms of action.
  • Various computational methods, including molecular dynamics simulations and docking, were employed to investigate the atomic-level details and pharmacological properties of Withaferin-A derived from W. somnifera.
  • Results showed a strong binding affinity of Withaferin-A to α-amylase, identifying key molecular interactions that could inform future research on designing α-amylase inhibitors for potential anti-obesity applications.
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