Biogenic Zinc oxide nanoparticles from : toward improved antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities.

Biogenic Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized from () plant extract. Structural analysis confirms the successful synthesis of biogenic zinc oxide NPs from . extract.

Chemical Characterization of Clove, Basil and Peppermint Essential Oils; Evaluating Their Toxicity on the Development Stages of Two-Spotted Spider Mites Grown on Cucumber Leaves.

The two spotted spider mite (TSSM), Koch, is a cosmopolitan mite. It rapidly reproduces and can develop resistance to chemical pesticides. This study aims to evaluate the toxicity and acaricidal activity of three essential oils from basil, clove, and peppermint against reproduction, which is grown on three cucumber cultivars, Chief (SC 4145), Raian (CB898), and Toshka (SC 349), under laboratory conditions at 27 + 3 °C and 70 + 5% RH.

Role of MicroRNA-31 (miR-31) in Breast Carcinoma Diagnosis and Prognosis.

Background/aim: Breast cancer (BC) is among the most widespread malignant tumors in women. In the current study, we evaluated the role of miR-31 in BC patients and its relation to the different prognostic, clinical, and pathological features.

Patients And Methods: MiR-31 levels were determined by RT-PCR in BC and adjacent normal breast tissues from 100 BC patients.

Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms as a risk factor for obesity in Saudi men.

Background: The prevalence of obesity and vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabia has increased recently. Decreased physical activity might play a role in obesity. Previous studies showed an association between low vitamin D level and its receptor polymorphism with obesity development.