No association between LDL receptor and genetic variants and atorvastatin response in Jordanian hyperlipidemic patients.

Objectives: Atorvastatin is commonly used medication to achieve low levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL). Cholesteryl ester transfer protein () and LDL receptor () genetic variants can affect the cholesterol transport and hence may affect on atorvastatin response. This study aimed to investigate the influence of LDLR , and on the efficacy of 20 mg atorvastatin among Jordanian hyperlipidemic patients.

Investigating the association of CD36 gene polymorphisms (rs1761667 and rs1527483) with T2DM and dyslipidemia: Statistical analysis, machine learning based prediction, and meta-analysis.

CD36 (cluster of differentiation 36) is a membrane protein involved in lipid metabolism and has been linked to pathological conditions associated with metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and dyslipidemia. A case-control study was conducted and included 177 patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and 173 control subjects to study the involvement of CD36 gene rs1761667 (G>A) and rs1527483 (C>T) polymorphisms in the pathogenesis of T2DM and dyslipidemia among Jordanian population. Lipid profile, blood sugar, gender and age were measured and recorded.

Molecular toxicological alterations in the mouse hearts induced by sub-chronic thiazolidinedione drugs administration.

Thiazolidinediones are well-known anti-diabetic drugs. However, they are not widely used due to their cardiotoxic effects. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine the molecular toxicological alterations induced in the mouse hearts after thiazolidinedione administration.

High Throughput Study for Molecular Mechanism of Metformin Pre-Diabetic Protection via Microarray Approach.

Background: Metformin is a biguanide that exhibits antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite well-known pancreatic protective effects, metformin's influence on pancreatic islet β-cell is yet considerably unknown. Protecting the functional insulin-producing β-cells in the pancreas is a key therapeutic challenge in patients with type 1 (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

The Effect of Pomegranate Juice on the Expression of Some Murine UDP-Glucuronosyltransferases Genes.

Background: Food-drug interactions may lead to suppression or induction of drug metabolizing enzymes. Pomegranate is a commonly used fruit in folk medicine all over the world. Data concerning the effect of pomegranate on the activity of UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) is scarce.

SLCO1B1 Gene Polymorphisms (rs2306283 and rs4149056) and Statin-Induced Myopathy in Jordanian Diabetics.

Background: The use of statins to lower high serum cholesterol levels may be associated with a number of adverse reactions, including severe myopathy. The solute carrier organic anion transporter 1B1 (SLCO1B1) gene, which encodes the organic anion-transporting polypeptide OATP1B1, is related to the intracellular transport of statins. The aim of this research was to study the association of rs2306283 and rs4149056 genetic polymorphism of the SLCO1B1 gene with the development of statin-induced myopathy in Jordanian diabetics receiving statins.

AOX1 and XDH Enzymes Genotyping and its Effect on Clinical Response to Azathioprine in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Among Jordanian Population.

Background And Objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a set of chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders, which include ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) that affects many patients worldwide with a peak incidence in early adult life. The immunosuppressant drug Azathioprine (AZA) represents one of the most useful drugs in the management of IBD. It is metabolized by many enzymes like AOX1, and XDH enzymes, the variation in the metabolism of AZA may contribute to inter-individual variation in response to this treatment.

Association Between CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Genotypes and Cyclosporine's Blood Levels and Doses among Jordanian Kidney Transplanted Patients.

Background: Cyclosporine is used as an immunosuppressive agent in kidney transplantation. It has a narrow therapeutic window. Cyclosporine is predominantly metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP3A5.

Screening the RFX6-DNA binding domain for potential genetic variants in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: The regulatory factor X6 (RFX6), a member of regulatory factor X family, is known to play a key role in the development and differentiation of pancreatic beta cells as well as insulin production and secretion. However, the potential role of RFX6 in type 2 diabetes (T2D) is still unclear.

Aim: Recent studies have indicated that RFX6 binding to DNA could be disrupted in diabetes.

The effect of cycling hypoxia on MCF-7 cancer stem cells and the impact of their microenvironment on angiogenesis using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) as a model.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among females. Hypoxia mediates cancer hallmarks and results from reduced oxygen level due to irregularities in tumor vascularization or when the tumor size prevents oxygen diffusion and triggers angiogenesis to compensate for low oxygen. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a rare subpopulation, able to self-renew and to give rise to tumor-initiating cells.

Reversing Multidrug Resistance in Chemo-resistant Human Lung Adenocarcinoma (A549/DOX) Cells by Algerian Propolis Through Direct Inhibiting the P-gp Efflux-pump, G0/G1 Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis Induction.

Background: Lung cancer is one of the most common malignancies with the highest incidence and mortality rate worldwide. Multidrug Resistance (MDR) continues to pose a major challenge for the clinicians and pharmacologists to effectively treat this disease. A new approach using natural substances with moderate or low cytotoxic properties become a promising hope for reversing multidrug resistance due to pgp- overexpression.