In-situ deposition of CuO micro-needles for biologically active textiles and their release properties.

Metal/metal oxide containing fibres are gradually increasing in textile industrialization recently, owing to their high potential for application as antimicrobial textiles. In this study, the reducing properties of cellulose were applied to synthesize cuprous oxide in-situ. The direct formation of CuO on viscose fabrics was achieved via quite simple technique in two subsequent steps: alkalization and sorption.

Surface modification of SiO coated ZnO nanoparticles for multifunctional cotton fabrics.

A simple chemical synthetic route was designed to prepare zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) by using sodium alginate as anti-agglomeration agent in the presence of sodium hydroxide as alkali. Next, surface modification of ZnO-NPs with SiO nanoparticles was achieved as per to sol-gel process. Further enhancing of the multifunctional properties of SiO@ZnO-NPs was conducted successfully thanks to (aminopropyl)triethoxysilan (APTES) and vinyltriethoxysilan (VTES) which, in turns, increase the affinity of the SiO@ZnO-NPs nanocomposite towards glycosidic chains of cotton fabrics.

Implications of prognostic variables in the assessment of autoimmunity in hepatitis C patients receiving interferon therapy.

Systematic administration of interferon-alpha (INF-alpha) is considered as the backbone of HCV therapy since 1991. Interferon (IFN) therapy can cause vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, cryoglobulinemia and certain other autoimmune diseases such as sialoadentitis, lichen planus and thyroiditis. Related to the factors of interferons, extensively studied gland is thyroid gland.

Green technology for durable finishing of viscose fibers via self-formation of AuNPs.

Sensitivity of dyes' colors to the surrounding environment causes lower durability and stability of color, which reflects the importance of durable finishing treatment. Current technique offered antimicrobial/durable finishing of viscose fibers through direct formation of AuNPs inside fibers macromolecules without using any external agents. By using the reducing properties of cellulose in viscose, Au was reduced to AuNPs and CHO/OH of cellulose subsequently were oxidized to COOH.

Influence of Parental and Some Demographic Characteristics on Overweight/Obesity Status among a Sample of Egyptian Children.

Background: Overweight/obesity is a multi-factorial problem, which results from rapidly changing social, economic, and physical environments that have led to an energy imbalance.

Aim: To identify the association between childhood overweight/obesity and some socio-demographic risk factors, as parental age, body mass index (BMI), education and occupation, family size and residence (urban/rural).

Subjects And Methods: Cross-sectional study included 154 children of both sexes; aged 5-18 years; with their parents; one of them was working at the National Research Centre and from their relatives and neighbours.

Serum Interleukin-18 and Its Gene Haplotypes Profile as Predictors in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy.

Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is known as an acute microvascular complexity as a subsequence progression in diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2. Many evidence pointed that the proinflammatory cytokine Interleukin (IL)-18 might be involved in the pathogenesis of DN.

Aim: The current study aimed to evaluate the association of serum IL-18 and its promoter gene polymorphisms with diabetic nephropathy.

Advancement in conductive cotton fabrics through in situ polymerization of polypyrrole-nanocellulose composites.

Current research was undertaking with a view to innovate a new approach for development of conductive - coated textile materials through coating cotton fabrics with nanocellulose/polypyrrole composites. The study was designed in order to have a clear understanding of the role of nanocellulose as well as modified composite thereof under investigation. It is anticipated that incorporation of nanocellulose in the pyrrole/cotton fabrics/FeCl3/H2O system would form an integral part of the composites with mechanical, electrical or both properties.

A Novel Four-Way Complex Variant Translocation Involving Chromosome 46,XY,t(4;9;19;22)(q25:q34;p13.3;q11.2) in a Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patient.

Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome (9;22)(q34;q11) is well established in more than 90% of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, and the remaining 5-8% of CML patients show variant and complex translocations, with the involvement of third, fourth, or fifth chromosome other than 9;22. However, in very rare cases, the fourth chromosome is involved. Here, we found a novel case of four-way Ph+ chromosome translocation involving 46,XY,t(4;9;19;22)(q25:q34;p13.

Neck Circumference as a Predictor of Adiposity among Healthy and Obese Children.

Background: Obesity, particularly in the upper part of body, is a major health problem. Because body mass index (BMI) does not adequately describe regional adiposity, other indices of body fatness are being explored.

Objectives: To determine if neck circumference is a valid measure of adiposity (fat distribution) among group of Egyptian children.

Heatless synthesis of well dispersible Au nanoparticles using pectin biopolymer.

Due to its potency to utilize in enormous applications, preparation of nanogold is of interest. Moreover, getting of highly dispersed nanogold with small size is extremely needful in specific fields. Herein, Au nanocolloid was prepared using alkali catalyzed pectin biopolymer.

CD28 and PTPN22 are associated with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis in Egyptians.

Objective: Limited data are available on the genetics of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Egyptians. Therefore, we investigated whether the confirmed genetic risk factors for RA in Europeans and/or Asians contribute to RA susceptibility in Egyptians.

Subjects And Methods: A set of seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the vicinity of CD28, TNFAIP3, PTPN22, PADI4 and HLA-DRA were tested in a large multi-centric RA cohort in Egypt, consisting of 394 cases and 398 matched controls.

Apolipoprotein B polymorphism distribution among a sample of obese Egyptian females with visceral obesity and its influence on lipid profile.

Background: Regional distribution of adipose tissue is more important than total amount of body fat in predicting complications associated with obesity. Apolipoprotein B (Apo B) plays a central role in lipid metabolism.

Aim: To investigate the importance of the XbaI polymorphism of Apo B gene (C7673T) as risk factor for visceral obesity and its influence on lipid profile.

Is Neck Circumference an Indicator for Metabolic Complication of Childhood Obesity?

Background: The possible role of neck circumference (NC) for screening childhood obesity and its complication is not well characterized.

Aim: To assess NC and to explore its increase as risk factor with metabolic syndrome (MS) variables.

Methods: Cross sectional case-control study included 50 obese children (BMI ≥95(th) percentile) and 50 healthy (BMI 15(th)-‹85(th) percentile).

Eating Habits and Lifestyles among a Sample of Obese Working Egyptian Women.

Background: The fundamental cause of obesity and overweight is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended.

Aim: To figure out food habits and different lifestyle pattern among a sample of Egyptian females working at the National Research Centre.

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study, including 138 overweight and obese Egyptian females (BMI ≥ 25 Kg/m(2)); working at the National Research Centre; was done.