29 results match your criteria: "Fujairah Research Centre[Affiliation]"

The current study investigated the effects of Olea europaea L. cv. Nepal (OEN) leaf extract on obesity-related disorders in rabbits.

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Extreme environments significantly impact the metabolic profiles of plants, leading to variations in chemical composition and bioactivity. This study investigates the effects of altitude, plant part age, and light exposure on the chemical composition and antimicrobial properties of Moringa peregrina. Based on our results, mineral contents were plant location dependent; while dry matter, ash, total digestible nutrients (TDN), fibre, protein, and tannins, were greater in the samples from the mountain.

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This review evaluates the cytotoxic potential of the genus, with a focus on , , and . These species, known for their diverse phytochemical compositions, exhibit notable cytotoxic effects that suggest their utility in natural cancer treatments. Compounds such as quercetin, kaempferol, and sesbagrandiforian A and B have been highlighted for their strong antioxidant and antiproliferative effects, further emphasizing their therapeutic potential.

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Biosorbents have demonstrated considerable potential for the remediation of metals in aqueous environments. An aqueous extract of L. (EiE) and its extract-coated silver nanoparticles have been prepared and employed for the removal of iron.

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been identified as one of the top ten public health threats facing humanity. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of an antimicrobial stewardship educational intervention on family caregivers' knowledge and practices in primary healthcare settings in Egypt. A quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design involving a sample of 300 family caregivers attending family health centers.

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Primary themes in intergenerational justice are a healthy environment, the perpetuation of Earth's biodiversity, and the sustainable management of the biosphere. However, the current rate of species declines globally, ecosystem collapses driven by accelerating and catastrophic global heating, and a plethora of other threats preclude the ability of habitat protection alone to prevent a cascade of amphibian and other species mass extinctions. Reproduction and advanced biotechnologies, biobanking of germplasm and somatic cells, and conservation breeding programs (RBCs) offer a transformative change in biodiversity management.

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Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a type of chronic inflammatory disorder that affects all age groups including children. AD is characterized by elevated inflammatory marker levels.

Aim: To assess the safety and effectiveness of topical tacrolimus ointment versus topical hydrocortisone cream in the treatment of pediatric AD by comparing the two treatments' ability to reduce serum cytokines.

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Many researchers are focusing on screening the biological activities of plants owing to their safety and possible pharmacological actions. Consequently, we aimed to explore the antiproliferative and cytotoxic properties of methanolic extract on HepG2 cell lines. Moreover, we also explore the antitumor action against the experimentally induced solid Ehrlich carcinoma (SEC) model and investigate the possible involved molecular mechanisms.

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, has been widely recognized for its medical applications. LC-ESI-TOF-MS identified 22 secondary metabolites including phenolics, flavonoids, and anthocyanidin glycosides among its total extract (LCTE). The study aimed to apply LCTE as a biogenic material for reducing and capping the silver nanoparticles (LC-AgNPs).

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  • - The study investigates the neuroprotective effects of Lobophytum sp. crude extract in a rat model designed to mimic Parkinson's disease, focusing on its impact on oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis markers.
  • - A detailed metabolomic analysis using HR-LC-ESI-MS identified 20 secondary metabolites in the extract, highlighting potential therapeutic compounds against neurodegeneration.
  • - The research suggests that the extract may mitigate neurodegeneration by reducing harmful factors and enhancing neuroprotective proteins, with a prominent link established between specific compounds and Parkinson's-related genes and pathways.
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Gladiolus segetum Ker-Gawl corms total extract exhibited remarkable in vitro anti-proliferative effects against panel of cancer cell lines; including human colon carcinoma (Caco-2), human breast cancer (MCF7) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines with IC values of 7.4, 9.1 and 11.

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This study uses the aerial parts of total extract (PMTE) to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in an environmentally friendly manner. TEM, SEM, FTIR, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Zeta potential, UV, and FTIR were used to characterize the green silver nanoparticles (PM-AgNPs). PM-AgNPs were evaluated as anticancer agents compared to (PMTE) against breast (MCF-7), lung (A549), and ovary adenocarcinoma (SKOV3) human tumour cells.

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Bioaccumulation of trace elements in marine mammals: New data and transplacental transfer on threatened species.

Sci Total Environ

October 2024

Environmental Studies Center (CEA), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro, SP 13506-900, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Geosciences and Environment, Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences (IGCE), Rio Claro, SP 13506-900, Brazil. Electronic address:

Coastal areas are affected by urban, industrial and agriculture pollutants runoff, wastewater and stormwater discharges, making this environment the final repository of chemical contaminants. These contaminants have the potential to spread out to the entire food chain, impacting marine life and the quality of their habitat. In this aspect, the concept of marine mammals as bioindicators provides an approach to the degree of contamination in the environment and to the identification and management of multiple sources of contaminants.

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Human-mediated habitat destruction has had a profound impact on increased species extinction rates and population declines worldwide. The coastal development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the last two decades, serves as an example of how habitat transformation can alter the landscape of a country in just a few years. Here, we study the genomic implications of habitat transformation in the Critically Endangered Emirati Leaf-toed Gecko (Asaccus caudivolvulus), the only endemic vertebrate of the UAE.

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the anti-HPV potential of a Lam seed, L. seed, and peel herbal mixture in the form of polymer film-forming systems. A clinical trial conducted in outpatient clinics showed that the most significant outcome was wart size and quantity.

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  • - The study tested the antibacterial effects of root extracts from Jasminum officinale, Rosa damascena, and Paeonia officinalis against MRSA, finding that P. officinalis had significant efficacy with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.4673 µg/ml, while the other two showed minimal activity.
  • - Chemical profiling of P. officinalis revealed 20 different metabolites, primarily terpenes, and network pharmacology was utilized to map these metabolites' targets related to MRSA infections, using various online databases and software tools.
  • - The research identified 254 targets associated with MRSA, with several key genes linked to the infection and highlighted the vascular smooth muscle contraction pathway as the top
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  • - Intergenerational justice emphasizes the importance of preserving Earth's biodiversity, and recent international efforts aim to protect 30% of terrestrial environments to counter climate change impacts.
  • - The review highlights the potential of reproduction biotechnologies, biobanks, and conservation breeding programs (RBCs) in achieving sustainability goals, while discussing their current applications and future possibilities.
  • - A push for enhanced support and collaborations for amphibian RBCs is needed, focusing on regions with the highest amphibian diversity and involving local communities, in order to prevent extinctions amidst geopolitical and cultural challenges.
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  • Selecting nutritive fodder plants in arid regions like Fujairah can enhance livestock productivity, and this study investigates five potential species’ nutrient variations under different seasonal conditions.
  • Results show that nutrient content, such as crude protein and fiber levels, varies significantly between winter and spring, with shoots collected in March having higher overall nutrients than those collected in January.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of plant parts, revealing that leaves offer superior nutrients compared to stems, and highlights the need to explore bioactive compounds in these fodder species for better livestock management.
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Nature has proven to be a treasure resource of bioactive metabolites. In this regard, Tamarix aphylla (F. Tamaricaceae) leaves crude extract was investigated for its gastroprotective effect against indomethacin-induced damage to the gastric mucosa.

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This study was conducted to assess the disparities in camel activities such as eating, drinking, sitting, standing, and sleeping between primiparous and multiparous females before parturition using computer vision. Also, any extraordinary behaviours during the final 2 h before parturition and the necessary manual interventions were meticulously recorded. Five primiparous (age: 4.

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Dioon rzedowskii: An antioxidant, antibacterial and anticancer plant extract with multi-faceted effects on cell growth and molecular signaling.

Int Immunopharmacol

May 2024

Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, El Saleheya El Gadida University, El Saleheya El Gadida 44813, Sharkia, Egypt; Fujairah Research Centre, Sakamkam Road, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

This study investigated the antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial properties of Dioon rzedowskii extract, which had not been previously explored. We aimed to determine the extract's effect on liver and breast cancer cell lines and on solid Ehrlich carcinoma (SEC) mouse model to investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms. Three female albino mice groups were established: a tumor control group, a group treated with 100 mg/kg of the extract (D100), and a group treated with 200 mg/kg of the extract (D200) for 16 days after tumor development.

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Hijacking 5-Fluorouracil Chemoresistance in Triple Negative Breast Cancer via microRNAs-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles.

Int J Mol Sci

February 2024

Biology and Biochemistry Department, Molecular Genetics Research Team (MGRT), Faculty of Biotechnology, German International University (GIU), New Administrative Capital, Cairo 11835, Egypt.

Chemotherapy is still the mainstay of treatment for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients. Yet only 20% of TNBC patients show a pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a stable cornerstone in all recommended chemotherapeutic protocols for TNBC patients.

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Background: Gastric ulcers represent a worldwide health problem, characterized by erosions that affect the mucous membrane of the stomach and may even reach the muscular layer, leading to serious complications. Numerous natural products have been assessed as anti-ulcerogenic agents, and have been considered as new approaches for treatment or prevention of gastric ulcers. The present research investigated the preventive benefits of Apium graveolens L.

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The various therapeutic drugs that are currently utilized for the management of cancer, especially breast cancer, are greatly challenged by the augmented resistance that is either acquired or de novo by the cancer cells owing to the long treatment periods. So, this study aimed at elucidating the possible anticancer potential of four compounds 7, 4', 7'', 4'''-tetra--methyl amentoflavone, hesperidin, ferulic acid, and chlorogenic acid that are isolated from leaves -butanol fraction for the first time. The MTT assay evaluated the cytotoxic action of four isolated compounds against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and oral epithelial cells.

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The present study was conducted to test a new super-agonist recombinant bovine FSH (rbFSH) to induce superovulation (SOV) in dromedary camels. In experiment I, a single IM injection of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 µg rbFSH was administered (4 donors per group) to determine the effective dose resulting in acceptable multiple ovulation and embryo yield. Administration of 40 µg was ineffective, while 100 and 120 µg were associated with increased numbers of developed follicles, corpora lutea, and recovered embryos compared to administration of 60 and 80 µg.

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