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The current study provides the first ultrastructural observations on the intraerythrocytic stages of so-called Haemogregarina damiettae and their cytopathological effects on the infected erythrocytes (IEs) in addition to the recording of new morphometric data. The intraerythrocytic stages are attributed to the immature forms or trophozoites (Ts), and mature gamonts (Gs). Ts are typically bowling-bottle shaped with nucleus (TN) occupying its globose part, while Gs are typically banana- shaped.

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Introduction: Exercise is a simple, safe, and affordable solution that can be easily taught to men with chronic illnesses to improve their psychological burden and sexual health.

Aim: Since the role of exercise in ameliorating the psychological burden associated with erectile dysfunction (ED) in hepatitis C (HC) men was not explored, this research aimed to explore this role.

Material And Methods: This HC study was a randomized-controlled exercise-rehabilitation trial.

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) complex, responsible for tuberculosis (TB) infection, continues to be a predominant global cause of mortality due to intricate host-pathogen interactions that affect disease progression. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), essential posttranscriptional regulators, have become pivotal modulators of these relationships. Recent findings indicate that miRNAs actively regulate immunological responses to Mtb complex by modulating autophagy, apoptosis, and immune cell activities.

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Background: Endodontic treatment aims in the preservation of extremely carious primary teeth. For root canal therapy to be successful, root canals must be properly prepared and effectively irrigated .Therefore, it is necessary to select the proper root canal disinfection method to preserve the primary tooth.

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While ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation has beneficial applications, it can also pose risks to living organisms. Nevertheless, a detailed assessment of UVC radiation's effects on mammalian male reproductive physiology, including the underlying mechanisms and potential protective strategies, has not yet been accomplished. This study aimed to examine the critical roles of oxidative stress, autophagy, reproductive hormonal axis, and microRNAs in UVC-induced reproductive challenges in male rats.

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Effective Targeting of Glutamine Synthetase with Amino Acid Analogs as a Novel Therapeutic Approach in Breast Cancer.

Int J Mol Sci

December 2024

Department of Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Egypt.

Cancer cells undergo metabolic rewiring to support rapid proliferation and survival in challenging environments. Glutamine is a preferred resource for cancer metabolism, as it provides both carbon and nitrogen for cellular biogenesis. Recent studies suggest the potential anticancer activity of amino acid analogs.

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Unlabelled: Cytarabine (CTR) is a hydrophilic anticancer drug used to treat leukemia. It suffers from poor permeability and intestinal metabolism, diminishing its oral bioavailability.

Background/objectives: The objective was to develop and evaluate niosomes and bilosomes for enhanced intestinal absorption; hence, oral bioavailability.

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In this study, a nanocomposite based on copper oxide-zinc oxide nanoparticles and Gum Arabic (GA@CuO-ZnO nanocomposite) was successfully synthesized using green method. Characterization results revealed that the prepared nanocomposite appeared at the nanoscale level, showed excellent dispersion, and formed stable colloidal nano-solutions. The bimetallic GA@CuO-ZnO nanocomposite was evaluated for its anticancer, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.

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Background: Because the process is cost-effective, microbial pectinase is used in juice clearing. The isolation, immobilization, and characterization of pectinase from Aspergillus nidulans (Eidam) G. Winter (AUMC No.

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Unravelling the outcome of L-glutaminase produced by Streptomyces sp. strain 5 M as an anti-neoplasm activity.

Microb Cell Fact

January 2025

Molecular Biology Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Center, El-Buhouth St. 33, Dokki, P.O.12622, Giza, Egypt.

Background: Actinomycetes are a well-known example of a microbiological origin that may generate a wide variety of chemical structures. As excellent cell factories, these sources are able to manufacture medicines, agrochemicals, and enzymes that are crucial.

Results: In this study, about 34 randomly selected Streptomyces isolates were discovered in soil, sediment, sea water, and other environments.

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Cancer and microbial infections place a significant burden on the world's health systems and can increase the rate of disease and mortality. In the current study, a novel nanocomposite based on Gum Arabic, silver and copper oxide nanoparticles (GA@Ag-CuO nanocomposite) was synthesized to overcome the problem of microbial infection and in cancer treatment. Characterization using UV-Vis.

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This study evaluated the efficacy of integrating artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf extract (CSLE) into the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) diet to mitigate fluoride (FLR) adverse effects on growth, immune components, renal and hepatic function, and the regulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis-related genes. A 60-day feeding experiment was conducted with 240 O. niloticus fish separated into four groups as follows: a control group (CON) fed on a basic diet, a CSLE group receiving 300 mg CSLE/kg via the diet, a FLR group exposed to 6.

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Feed cost represents about 70% of the total production costs of rabbit farms. There is little research on the usage of Berseem and Fenugreek seeds as substitutes for soybeans in rabbit diets. The current investigation was conducted to assess the influence of dietary inclusion of Fenugreek and/or Berseem seeds at varying levels as a substitute for soybean meal on reproductive performance, milk production, maternal behaviour, economic efficiency, mammary gland and ovarian histology, and relative expression of reproductive genes of New Zealand White rabbit does.

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Repurposing of Indomethacin and Naproxen as anticancer agents: progress from 2017 to present.

RSC Adv

December 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University Kasr El-Aini Street, P. O. Box 11562 Cairo Egypt +2023635140 +2023639307.

Inflammation is strongly linked to cancer and is essential for the growth and development of tumors. Targeting inflammation and the mediators involved in the inflammatory process could therefore provide a suitable method for cancer prevention and therapy. Numerous studies have shown that inflammation can predispose tumors.

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Purpose: The treatment landscape for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has been revolutionized by the introduction of imatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, which has transformed the disease from a fatal condition into a manageable chronic illness for a substantial number of patients. Despite this, some individuals do not respond adequately to the treatment, and others may experience disease progression even with continued therapy. This study examined how CYP2C8*3 (G416A; rs11572080) and ABCG2 C421A (rs2231142) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) affect the plasma trough concentration and therapeutic response of imatinib in Egyptian CML patients.

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Clinical diagnostics and biological research are advanced by magnetic theranostic, which uses macromolecule-based magnetic theranostic agents for targeted therapy and diagnostic imaging. Within this review, the interaction of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with biological macromolecules will be covered. The exciting potential of macromolecule-based magnetic theranostic agents to be used as a tool in drug delivery, photothermally therapy (PTT), gene therapy, hyperthermia therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT) will be discussed.

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Background: Transition to independent pharmacy practice is challenging. Undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students in low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs) currently receive minimal experiential learning in critical care.

Objective: To assess the critical care training course's impact on pharmacy students' knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-esteem, as well as their satisfaction with the course.

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Remodeling the Inflammatory and Immunosuppressive Tumor Microenvironment for Enhancing Antiangiogenic Gene Therapy of Colorectal Cancer.

Adv Healthc Mater

December 2024

State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes & Key Laboratory of Hollow Fiber Membrane Materials and Membrane Processes (MOE) & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Hollow Fiber Membrane Materials and Processes, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China.

Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), as an intestinal pathogenic bacterium, is closely related to the occurrence, progression, and limited therapeutic efficacy of colorectal cancer (CRC). The presence of Fn within CRC communities induces an inflammatory and immunosuppressive microenvironment while promoting new vessel formation. Therefore, developing novel methods to efficiently eliminate Fn and enhance the therapeutic outcomes against Fn-associated CRC is of great significance.

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Despite the prevalent utilization of antidepressant combinations in clinical settings, concerns persist regarding heightened side effects and potential drug-drug interactions (DDI). In response, this study investigates the interaction between citalopram (CIT) and duloxetine (DUL) using a multifaceted approach encompassing analytical, computational, behavioral, and biochemical techniques. Notably, the absence of published analytical methods tailored for studying antidepressant interactions underscores the novelty of our endeavor.

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Purpose: This study aimed at comparing the therapeutic effect of nalbuphine in comparison to morphine after Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDwoR).

Materials And Methods: Twenty-four female patients diagnosed with ADDwoR. Patients were treated with TMJ arthrocentesis then randomly divided into parallel groups.

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New updates on hepatopulmonary syndrome: A comprehensive review.

Respir Med

January 2025

Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71515, Egypt.

Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a serious pulmonary vascular complication that causes arterial hypoxemia in the setting of liver disease. HPS has a progressive course and is associated with a two-fold increased risk of mortality relative to cirrhotic patients without HPS. It primarily affects patients with portal hypertension.

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the retention in care among a cohort of Egyptian people living with HIV (PLWHIV).

Method: The study was conducted on PLWHIV attending Kasr Alainy HIV and Viral Hepatitis Centre, Cairo, Egypt, from January 1, 2019, to March 31, 2023. PLWHIV were considered not retained in care if there was no documented clinical visit or HIV viral load (VL) or CD4 count test for more than 6 months from their last recorded visit or test.

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Background: An ideal anti-diabetic type-1 pharmacotherapy should combine abrogation of beta cell pyroptosis with enhancement of beta cell mass.

Objectives: The study investigated the potential synergism from combining the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine with liraglutide (LIR) and probiotics in mitigating Streptozocin (STZ)-induced Type1diabetes mellitus in albino rats suppression of TXNIP/NLRP3 signaling. Induction of diabetes was performed by two I.

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Long non-coding RNAs and their role in breast cancer pathogenesis and drug resistance: Navigating the non-coding landscape review.

Exp Cell Res

January 2025

Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, 11785, Egypt; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11231, Egypt.

Article Synopsis
  • Despite advancements in targeted therapies, breast cancer remains a serious health risk for women, highlighting the need for ongoing research.
  • The rise of transcriptomics through high-throughput sequencing has shed light on the important roles of non-coding RNAs, especially long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), in disease development, including cancer.
  • The review focuses on recent findings about lncRNAs in breast cancer, particularly their involvement in key pathways like PI3K, MAPK, NF-kB, and hypoxia, along with their mechanisms of resistance in cancer biology.
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