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View article: <b>Temperature and spinosad-induced modulation of antioxidant enzyme activity and gene expression of adaptive stress-related genes in <i>Ceratitis capitata</i></b>
<b>Temperature and spinosad-induced modulation of antioxidant enzyme activity and gene expression of adaptive stress-related genes in <i>Ceratitis capitata</i></b> Open
Background: Environmental changes and rising temperatures have intensified the emergence of insect species as significant agricultural pests. Understanding the physiological and molecular responses of these pests to heat stress is essentia…
View article: <b>Exploring the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein destabilizer toxin from the scorpion, spider, and wasp group of toxins as a promising candidate for the identification of pharmacophores against viral infections</b>
<b>Exploring the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein destabilizer toxin from the scorpion, spider, and wasp group of toxins as a promising candidate for the identification of pharmacophores against viral infections</b> Open
Background: The SARS-CoV-2 virus is the infectious agent that causes coronavirus illness (COVID-19). The majority of virus-infected individuals will recover without the need for special care after experiencing mild to moderate respiratory …
View article: <b><i>In silico</i> evaluation of snake venom proteins against multidrug-resistant <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>: A molecular dynamics study and simulation dynamic</b>
<b><i>In silico</i> evaluation of snake venom proteins against multidrug-resistant <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>: A molecular dynamics study and simulation dynamic</b> Open
Background: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), a pathogen that belongs to the M. tuberculosis complex (MTBC), causes tuberculosis (TB), an infectious bacterial disease. Although it usually affects the lungs and results in pulmonary tubercul…
View article: <b>Anti-nephrotoxic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficiency of <i>Nigella sativa</i> ethanolic extract against CCl4-induced nephrotoxicity in rats</b>
<b>Anti-nephrotoxic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficiency of <i>Nigella sativa</i> ethanolic extract against CCl4-induced nephrotoxicity in rats</b> Open
Background: Exposure to carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induces acute and chronic kidney damage alongside oxidative stress in rats. Aim: This study examines Nigella sativa ethanolic extract's (NEE) potential barriers against CCl4-induced nephr…
View article: Proteomic analysis of the venom of Conus flavidus from Red Sea reveals potential pharmacological applications
Proteomic analysis of the venom of Conus flavidus from Red Sea reveals potential pharmacological applications Open
Our research displayed that the structure of the C. flavidus-derived proteome is similar to other Conus species and includes toxins, ionic channel inhibitors, insulin-like peptides, and hyaluronidase. This study provides a foundation for d…
View article: <b>Evaluation of the anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory potentials of curcumin nanoparticle in diabetic rat induced by streptozotocin</b>
<b>Evaluation of the anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory potentials of curcumin nanoparticle in diabetic rat induced by streptozotocin</b> Open
Background: Natural materials are frequently good options for drug development, regardless of their source. It has been demonstrated that curcumin boosts antioxidant capacity and guards against diabetic disorders. Aim: The current study ai…
View article: <b>Molecular docking of eleven snake venom peptides targeting human immunodeficiency virus capsid glycoprotein as inhibitors</b>
<b>Molecular docking of eleven snake venom peptides targeting human immunodeficiency virus capsid glycoprotein as inhibitors</b> Open
Background: Snake venoms are mainly composed of a mixture of proteins and peptides with antiviral activity against several viruses including HIV. Therefore, snake venoms represent promising source for new antiviral drugs. Aim: The study …
View article: Notes on the biology of a Red Sea goby, Silhouettea aegyptia (Chabanaud, 1933) (Teleostei, Gobiidae)
Notes on the biology of a Red Sea goby, Silhouettea aegyptia (Chabanaud, 1933) (Teleostei, Gobiidae) Open
Silhouettea aegyptia (Chabanaud, 1933) (= Minictenogobiops sinaii Goren, 1978) is a small, littoral gobiid fish occurring in the northern Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Bardawil Lagoon, Sinai. The species has been collected by the authors at Al-…
View article: Effects of neuropeptide <scp>F2</scp> on female reproduction in the cotton bollworm, <i>Helicoverpa armigera</i> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Effects of neuropeptide <span>F2</span> on female reproduction in the cotton bollworm, <i>Helicoverpa armigera</i> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Open
Recently, neuropeptide F2 (NPF2) has been demonstrated to increase food consumption and body weight in the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera . This study evaluated the effect of NPF2 on the adult female reproductive system of H. armige…
View article: Advanced implications of nanotechnology in disease control and environmental perspectives
Advanced implications of nanotechnology in disease control and environmental perspectives Open
Nanotechnology encompasses a wide range of devices derived from biology, engineering, chemistry, and physics, and this scientific field is composed of great collaboration among researchers from several fields. It has diverse implications n…
View article: Aloe vera and wound healing: a brief review
Aloe vera and wound healing: a brief review Open
Aloe vera possesses a great therapeutic importance in traditional medicine. It has attracted the attention of modern medical fields due to its wide pharmacological applications. The bioactive substances in Aloe vera proved to have antioxid…
View article: Aloe vera and wound healing: a brief review
Aloe vera and wound healing: a brief review Open
Aloe vera possesses a great therapeutic importance in traditional medicine. It has attracted the attention of modern medical fields due to its wide pharmacological applications. The bioactive substances in Aloe vera proved to have antioxid…
View article: Olive Oil/Pluronic Oleogels for Skin Delivery of Quercetin: In Vitro Characterization and Ex Vivo Skin Permeability
Olive Oil/Pluronic Oleogels for Skin Delivery of Quercetin: In Vitro Characterization and Ex Vivo Skin Permeability Open
The main objective of this study was to prepare and characterize oleogel as potential carrier for quercetin skin delivery. The formulations were prepared by adding olive oil (5–30%) to Pluronic F127 hydrogel and were evaluated for particle…
View article: External morphology of Sacculina leptodiae (Sacculinidae: Rhizocephala) parasitizing the xanthid crab, Leptodius exaratus (Xanthidae: Brachyura) from the coasts of the Red Sea, Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba, Egypt
External morphology of Sacculina leptodiae (Sacculinidae: Rhizocephala) parasitizing the xanthid crab, Leptodius exaratus (Xanthidae: Brachyura) from the coasts of the Red Sea, Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba, Egypt Open
A total of 41 externae (35 single and 3 double) of the parasitic sacculind, Sacculina leptodiae (Sacculindae: Rhizocephala) were investigated during this study. They were obtained from 38 individuals (23 males and 15 females) of the xanthi…
View article: Proteomic analysis of Red Sea Conus taeniatus venom reveals potential biological applications
Proteomic analysis of Red Sea Conus taeniatus venom reveals potential biological applications Open
Our study showed that the composition of the C. taeniatus-derived proteome is comparable to that of other Conus species and contains an effective mix of toxins, ionic channel inhibitors and antimicrobials. Additionally, it provides a guide…
View article: A Multiplex PCR-Based Assay for Detection of Plasma Cell Free DNA Integrity as a Marker of Bladder Cancer
A Multiplex PCR-Based Assay for Detection of Plasma Cell Free DNA Integrity as a Marker of Bladder Cancer Open
Background: Cell free DNA (cfDNA) analysis in patient plasma has been suggested for screening of different cancers.Healthy cells may shed more degraded DNA than non-apoptotic tumor cells.Objectives: Our goal was to check whether DNA fragme…
View article: Evaluation of the Protective Roles of Synthetic Zeolite on Some Physiological and Biochemical Parameters after Cadmium Toxicity of Crayfish (Procambarus Clarkii)
Evaluation of the Protective Roles of Synthetic Zeolite on Some Physiological and Biochemical Parameters after Cadmium Toxicity of Crayfish (Procambarus Clarkii) Open
Background: the release of heavy metals into the environment through industrial effluents is a major concern, worldwide and removal of such pollutants has been a great concern during the last decades.Heavy metals are not biodegradable and …
View article: The growth and reproductive biology of the coral gall crab, Hapalocarcinus marsupialis Stimpson, 1859 (Crustacea: Cryptochiridae) from Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Egypt
The growth and reproductive biology of the coral gall crab, Hapalocarcinus marsupialis Stimpson, 1859 (Crustacea: Cryptochiridae) from Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Egypt Open
Background Gall crabs were described 150 years ago, but little is known about their biology, ecology, and taxonomy. Studying the breeding season can facilitate the understanding of the adaptive strategies and reproductive potential of gall…
View article: Isolation, structural identification and biological characterization of two conopeptides from the <i>Conus pennaceus</i> venom
Isolation, structural identification and biological characterization of two conopeptides from the <i>Conus pennaceus</i> venom Open
A novel anti-mollusk conopeptide pn4c was isolated from the Conus pennaceus venom by repeated HPLC fractionation based on the activity against freshwater snails. The primary structure of pn4c was determined by the mass spectrometric de nov…
View article: Characterization of the venom of the vermivorous cone snail <i>Conus fulgetrum</i>
Characterization of the venom of the vermivorous cone snail <i>Conus fulgetrum</i> Open
Over 200 components with molecular mass ranging mainly from 400 to 4000 Da were characterized from the venom of the vermivorous cone snail Conus fulgetrum that inhabit Egyptian Red Sea. One major component having a molecular mass of 2946 D…
View article: Hemolymph Responses of The Xanthid Crab Actaea hirsutissima to Rhizocephalan Sacculina ignorata From Hurghada, Red Sea
Hemolymph Responses of The Xanthid Crab Actaea hirsutissima to Rhizocephalan Sacculina ignorata From Hurghada, Red Sea Open
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View article: Distribution of Short Neuropeptide F-like Immunohistochemical Reactivity in the Brain and Midgut of the Terrestrial Isopod, &lt;i&gt;Armadillidium vulgare&lt;/i&gt; (Latreille)
Distribution of Short Neuropeptide F-like Immunohistochemical Reactivity in the Brain and Midgut of the Terrestrial Isopod, <i>Armadillidium vulgare</i> (Latreille) Open
Immunohistochemical reactivity against short neuropeptide F (sNPF-ir) was detected in both the brain–subesophageal ganglion (Br-SOG) and midgut epithelial cells of the isopod, Armadillidium vulgare. More than 194 cell bodies showed immunoh…