Publications by authors named "Naser A Alkenani"

The study aims to investigate the prevalence of Q fever in livestock and ticks in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, by molecular methods. Using DNA obtained from (40) blood samples, (60) vaginal swabs and ticks (120) samples. Real-time PCR was used to detect the insertion sequence of in aborted animals.

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Background And Aim: Query fever (Q fever) is an endemic zoonotic disease and ruminants are considered to be the primary source of infection in humans. It is caused by which is an obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen with a worldwide distribution. This study estimated the prevalence of Q fever in livestock with a history of abortion in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia.

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Carbendazim (CBZ) is a widely used fungicide that is used to control the unwanted growth of fungi on fruits and vegetables. Sixty male rats were divided into six groups, each having ten. Group one served as control, animals belonging to group two were exposed to CBZ in the measure of 200 mg/kg body weight (BW).

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic synovial autoinflammatory disease that destructs the cartilage and bone, leading to disability. The functional regulation of major immunity-related pathways like nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), which is involved in the chronic inflammatory reactions underlying the development of RA, remains to be explored. Therefore, this study has adopted statistical and knowledge-based systemic investigations (like gene correlation, semantic similarity, and topological parameters based on graph theory) to study the gene expression status of NF-κB protein family (NK) and its regulators in synovial tissues to trace the molecular pathways through which these regulators contribute to RA.

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This study aims at evaluating the larvicidal efficacy of slow-release formulations of bacterial insecticide Spinosad blended with two insect growth regulators (IGRs), Altosid XR-briquets and Dudim DT tablets against mosquito larvae of . This insect is the cause of dengue arthropod-borne viral disease. Treatment based on vector control using chemicals poses risks to human and environment, while the strategy based on the use of natural products poses lower risks.

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Obesity is connected to the activation of chronic inflammatory pathways in both adipocytes and macrophages located in adipose tissues. The nuclear factor (NF)-κB is a central molecule involved in inflammatory pathways linked to the pathology of different complex metabolic disorders. Investigating the gene expression data in the adipose tissue would potentially unravel disease relevant gene interactions.

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  • * Due to growing resistance to traditional insecticides, alternative methods for controlling dengue vector populations are urgently needed.
  • * This study tested a combination of bacterial insecticide Bactimos briquets with insect growth regulators (Altosid XR and Dudim DT) on mosquito larvae in Jeddah, finding that these mixtures could effectively reduce mosquito emergence during the dengue transmission season.
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Naser A Alkenani"

  • - Naser A Alkenani's recent research predominantly focuses on the molecular detection and serological investigation of zoonotic infections, specifically Q fever in livestock in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the prevalence and impact of the disease on ruminants and its potential risks to human health
  • - Additionally, he explores the effects of environmental toxins, such as carbendazim on male reproductive health in rats, assessing physiological and histological impacts, thereby contributing to the understanding of pesticide toxicity in mammals
  • - His studies also delve into molecular mechanisms of rheumatoid arthritis, investigating the role of NF-κB protein family and related regulatory genes, as well as examining vector control methods against mosquito larvae to combat diseases like dengue, underscoring a comprehensive approach to public health issues