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View article: Effects of Various Sorghum Flour Particle Sizes on the Properties of Sorghum–Wheat Composite Dough Sheets and Noodles
Effects of Various Sorghum Flour Particle Sizes on the Properties of Sorghum–Wheat Composite Dough Sheets and Noodles Open
Sorghum flour was milled and fractionated into three particle-size classes, 215–181 µm, 181–96 µm, and <96 µm, then blended with wheat flour at a 30:70 (sorghum:wheat) ratio. The composite flours were evaluated to determine the effects of …
View article: Effects of Various Sorghum Flour Particle Sizes on the Properties of Sorghum-Wheat Composite Dough Sheets and Noodles
Effects of Various Sorghum Flour Particle Sizes on the Properties of Sorghum-Wheat Composite Dough Sheets and Noodles Open
Sorghum flour was milled and fractionated into three particle-size classes A (181–215 µm), B (96–181 µm), and C (<96 µm) then blended with wheat flour at a 30:70 (sorghum: wheat) ratio. Composite flours were evaluated for physicochemica…
View article: Think Addison’s Disease: Disseminated Tuberculosis Presenting With Adrenal Crisis in a Young Male Patient
Think Addison’s Disease: Disseminated Tuberculosis Presenting With Adrenal Crisis in a Young Male Patient Open
A 42-year-old Indian man presented to the emergency department with hypotensive collapse, initially presumed to be septic shock. He had a background of progressive weight loss, fatigue, anaemia, and a strict vegan and lactose-free diet req…
View article: Smoking relapse and withdrawal symptoms among smokers accessing smoking cessation services provided by the primary care settings of Qatar
Smoking relapse and withdrawal symptoms among smokers accessing smoking cessation services provided by the primary care settings of Qatar Open
Objectives: To investigate and highlight the factors associated with smoking relapse and to demonstrate the withdrawal symptoms related to smoking cessation. Methods: This study is part of a larger historical cohort involved 490 participan…
View article: Nano-Biotechnology for early detection of harmful algal blooms in coastal waters
Nano-Biotechnology for early detection of harmful algal blooms in coastal waters Open
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) represent a significant and growing threat to marine ecosystems, human health, and coastal economies worldwide. Traditional monitoring and detection methods for HABs, such as microscopy and chromatography, are o…
View article: Subclavian artery anatomical variations and its branching patterns: Literature review
Subclavian artery anatomical variations and its branching patterns: Literature review Open
The human body exhibits a variety of morphological patterns. These variances are rather common and frequently have no discernible effect on the health of the patient. Precise awareness of typical anatomical differences leads to better clin…
View article: In vivo and in situ evaluation of innovative approaches in dentin hypersensitivity treatment
In vivo and in situ evaluation of innovative approaches in dentin hypersensitivity treatment Open
Background Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) causes transient sharp pain from exposed dentinal tubules, adversely affecting oral health and quality of life. This study compared the efficacy of two innovative treatments against Sodium Fluoride V…
View article: PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF ANEMIA AMONG PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN IN RURAL WESTERN SUDAN
PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF ANEMIA AMONG PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN IN RURAL WESTERN SUDAN Open
View article: Mapping climate change interaction with human health through DPSIR framework: Qatar perspective
Mapping climate change interaction with human health through DPSIR framework: Qatar perspective Open
This study investigates the interactions between climate change and human health with a particular focus on Qatar, using the DPSIR (Driving Forces, Pressures, States, Impacts, Responses) framework. Key drivers, including economic developme…
View article: The expression pattern of Bmi 1 can predict the therapeutic potential of piperine in experimentally induced hamster buccal pouch carcinoma (Histological and Immunohistochemical Studies)
The expression pattern of Bmi 1 can predict the therapeutic potential of piperine in experimentally induced hamster buccal pouch carcinoma (Histological and Immunohistochemical Studies) Open
View article: An epidemiological risk assessment of imported malaria cases and potential local transmission in Qatar
An epidemiological risk assessment of imported malaria cases and potential local transmission in Qatar Open
Preventing local transmission of malaria from imported cases is crucial for achieving and maintaining malaria elimination. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria cases and assess the distrib…
View article: Wound Healing, Metabolite Profiling, and In Silico Studies of Aspergillus terreus
Wound Healing, Metabolite Profiling, and In Silico Studies of Aspergillus terreus Open
Burn injuries, which significantly affect global public health, require effective treatment strategies tailored to varying severity. Fungi are considered a sustainable, easily propagated source for lead therapeutic discovery. In this study…
View article: The Hall technique: knowledge, practice, and concerns of dentists in primary care settings in the State of Qatar—a questionnaire-based survey
The Hall technique: knowledge, practice, and concerns of dentists in primary care settings in the State of Qatar—a questionnaire-based survey Open
View article: In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxicity Potential Coupled with Molecular Docking Simulation of the Dynamic Fermentation Characteristics of Marine-Derived Bacterium Halomonas saccharevitans
In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxicity Potential Coupled with Molecular Docking Simulation of the Dynamic Fermentation Characteristics of Marine-Derived Bacterium Halomonas saccharevitans Open
A variety of metabolites produced by marine microorganisms are gaining high value for their significant biological properties. Therefore, the search for active secondary metabolites from marine bacteria against pathogenic microorganisms ha…
View article: Performance of some botanical pesticides against brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis G.) on brinjal
Performance of some botanical pesticides against brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis G.) on brinjal Open
The shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis G.) is one of the major insect pests of the brinjal crop. Presently, farmers use synthetic insecticides to control this pest, which can cause health and environmental problems. Therefore, the…
View article: Anti-Staphylococcal, Anti-Candida, and Free-Radical Scavenging Potential of Soil Fungal Metabolites: A Study Supported by Phenolic Characterization and Molecular Docking Analysis
Anti-Staphylococcal, Anti-Candida, and Free-Radical Scavenging Potential of Soil Fungal Metabolites: A Study Supported by Phenolic Characterization and Molecular Docking Analysis Open
Staphylococcus and Candida are recognized as causative agents in numerous diseases, and the rise of multidrug-resistant strains emphasizes the need to explore natural sources, such as fungi, for effective antimicrobial agents. This study a…
View article: The predictive value of laboratory biomarkers in defining COVID-19 severity
The predictive value of laboratory biomarkers in defining COVID-19 severity Open
IntroductionThe COVID-19 outbreak poses a serious hazard to human health. We aimed to correlate between the severity of clinical presentation and hematological (CBC including: lymphocyte count, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio) and immunolog…
View article: Construction of Eicosatetraenoic Acid Producing Cell Factory by Genetic Engineering of Mucor circinelloides
Construction of Eicosatetraenoic Acid Producing Cell Factory by Genetic Engineering of Mucor circinelloides Open
Eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA, 20:4, ω-3) is the desaturation product of dihomo-gamma linolenic acid (DGLA, 20:3, ω-6) catalyzed by delta-17 desaturase, which is considered as a healthy product that helps to lower risk of heart diseases. The …
View article: Industrially Important Fungal Carotenoids: Advancements in Biotechnological Production and Extraction
Industrially Important Fungal Carotenoids: Advancements in Biotechnological Production and Extraction Open
Carotenoids are lipid-soluble compounds that are present in nature, including plants and microorganisms such as fungi, certain bacteria, and algae. In fungi, they are widely present in almost all taxonomic classifications. Fungal carotenoi…
View article: ISOLATION AND STRUCTURAL ELUCIDATION OF PHENOLIC COMPONENTS FROM CALOTROPIS PROCERA (AIT) AND EVALUATION OF INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY
ISOLATION AND STRUCTURAL ELUCIDATION OF PHENOLIC COMPONENTS FROM CALOTROPIS PROCERA (AIT) AND EVALUATION OF INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY Open
The identification and characterization of two phenolic compounds from the ethyl acetate (EtAc) extract of Calotropis procera aerial parts were performed using chromatographic and spectroscopic methods namely Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC…
View article: In Silico Structural and Functional Analysis of the Mitochondrial Malate Transporters in Oleaginous Fungus Mucor circinelloides WJ11
In Silico Structural and Functional Analysis of the Mitochondrial Malate Transporters in Oleaginous Fungus Mucor circinelloides WJ11 Open
Malate transporter proteins (MTPs) play a pivotal role in regulating flux in the citrate/malate/pyruvate shuttle to deliver acetyl-CoA from the mitochondria to the cytosol and thus regulate lipid biosynthesis in oleaginous fungi. Despite t…
View article: Case report of Acute Q fever with Hepatitis progressing to Chronic Q fever with Endocarditis
Case report of Acute Q fever with Hepatitis progressing to Chronic Q fever with Endocarditis Open
A 35-year-old male greenhouse worker presented with myalgia, fatigue, and fever. Initially, he was thought to have an unspecified viral infection and was treated with conservative therapy. However, the patient's symptoms persisted, and he …
View article: Identifying the Anti-MERS-CoV and Anti-HcoV-229E Potential Drugs from the Ginkgo biloba Leaves Extract and Its Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
Identifying the Anti-MERS-CoV and Anti-HcoV-229E Potential Drugs from the Ginkgo biloba Leaves Extract and Its Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Open
The present study aimed to estimate the antiviral activities of Ginkgo biloba (GB) leaves extract and eco-friendly free silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) against the MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus) and HCoV-229E (human …
View article: Fermented Foods: Their Health-Promoting Components and Potential Effects on Gut Microbiota
Fermented Foods: Their Health-Promoting Components and Potential Effects on Gut Microbiota Open
Fermented foods play a significant role in the diets of many cultures, and fermentation has been recognized for its many health benefits. During fermentation, the physical and biochemical changes due to microorganisms are crucial to the lo…
View article: Referee report. For: Periodical crossing of the laboratory population with the natural population would improve fitness in S. sunia (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 not approved]
Referee report. For: Periodical crossing of the laboratory population with the natural population would improve fitness in S. sunia (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 not approved] Open
View article: Referee report. For: Periodical crossing of the laboratory population with the natural population would improve fitness in S. sunia (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: Periodical crossing of the laboratory population with the natural population would improve fitness in S. sunia (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Simultaneous overexpression of ∆6-, ∆12- and ∆9-desaturases enhanced the production of γ-linolenic acid in Mucor circinelloides WJ11
Simultaneous overexpression of ∆6-, ∆12- and ∆9-desaturases enhanced the production of γ-linolenic acid in Mucor circinelloides WJ11 Open
Mucor circinelloides WJ11, an oleaginous filamentous fungus, produces 36% lipid of its cell dry weight when cultured in a high C/N ratio medium, however, the yield of γ-linolenic acid (GLA) is insufficient to make it competitive with other…
View article: Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed the Differences in Lipid Accumulation between Spores and Mycelia of Mucor circinelloides WJ11 under Solid–State Fermentation
Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed the Differences in Lipid Accumulation between Spores and Mycelia of Mucor circinelloides WJ11 under Solid–State Fermentation Open
The oleaginous fungus Mucor circinelloides has been studied for microbial oil production. Solid–state fermentation may be more suitable for lipid production than submerged fermentation due to its special filamentous structure and lower fer…
View article: Investigating the Effect of Alcohol Dehydrogenase Gene Knockout on Lipid Accumulation in Mucor circinelloides WJ11
Investigating the Effect of Alcohol Dehydrogenase Gene Knockout on Lipid Accumulation in Mucor circinelloides WJ11 Open
Mucor circinelloides is an oleaginous, dimorphic zygomycete fungus species that produces appreciable levels of ethanol when grown under aerobic conditions in the presence of high glucose, indicating the fungus is a Crabtree-positive microo…
View article: Homologous and Heterologous Expression of Delta(12)-Desaturase in Mucor circinelloides Enhanced the Production of Linolenic Acid
Homologous and Heterologous Expression of Delta(12)-Desaturase in Mucor circinelloides Enhanced the Production of Linolenic Acid Open
Linolenic acid (LA) is gaining more interest within the scientific community. This is because it has a potential medical role in reducing the risk of inflammation, carcinogenesis, atherosclerosis and diabetes and is a valuable nutraceutica…