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Decoding Immune Dynamics in Pregnant Women: Key Gene Expression Changes Following Influenza Vaccination Open

Rasha Elsayim, Manal M. Alkhulaifi, Abeer S. Aloufi, Razaz Felemban, Lienda Bashier Eltayeb , et al. · 2025

Pregnant women are at an increased risk of severe influenza complications, necessitating vaccination as a preventive measure. Despite World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for influenza vaccination during pregnancy, vaccination r…

A Consortium of Aspergillus Species Biodegrades Polypropylene Plastic Open

Ahmed Alshammari, Promy Virk, Rasha Elsayim, Naif H. Alotaibi, Alanoud Tariq Al Sudairi , et al. · 2025

A facile biodegradation of polystyrene microplastic by <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> Open

Naif H. Alotaibi, Promy Virk, Rasha Elsayim, Muhammad Tahir Amin, Ahmed Alshammari , et al. · 2025

The extensive application of polystyrene (PS) in the industry and the release of polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) in the environmental compartments has raised global concerns. The ability of microbes to utilize PS as a carbon source has …

Molecular characterization of plant growth-promoting Trichoderma from Saudi Arabia Open

Aisha Saleh Alwadai, Mona S. Al Wahibi, Mashail Fahad Alsayed, Najla A. Alshaikh, Kahkashan Perveen , et al. · 2024

Fungi in the genus Trichoderma are widespread in the environment, mainly in soils. They are used in agriculture because of their mycoparasitic potential; Trichoderma have the ability to increase plant health and provide protection against …

Antifungal activity of Carica papaya fruit extract against Microsporum canis: in vitro and in vivo study Open

Salma Aljuhani, Humaira Rizwana, Abeer S. Aloufi, Saad Alkahtani, Gadah Albasher , et al. · 2024

Background T inea capitis ( T. capitis ), commonly known as scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection affecting the scalp and hair. Among the causative agents, Microsporum canis ( M. canis ) stands out, often transmitted from cats to humans ( …

Eco-friendly drugs induce cellular changes in colistin-resistant bacteria Open

Fatimah S. Al-Khattaf, Abeer S. Aloufi, Ehssan Moglad, Saida Ncibi, Nihal AlMuraikhi , et al. · 2024

Background and objective As a last option, multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections (caused by Enterobacteriaceae) are treated with the antibiotic colistin, also known as polymyxin E. Colistin-resistant superbugs predispose people to u…

Potential Effect of Baobab’s Polyphenols as Antihyperlipidemic Agents: In Silico Study Open

Alaa Alnoor Alameen, Monerah R. Alothman, Mona S. Al Wahibi, Ejlal Mohamed Abdullah, Rehab Ali , et al. · 2023

Adansonia digitata L. is an African tree commonly called baobab. This tree is effectively used in traditional medicine to treat cardiovascular disorders. Hyperlipidemia is a well-known cardiovascular risk factor associated with the increas…

Molecular Dynamic Analysis of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumonia’s Porin Proteins with Beta Lactam Antibiotics and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Open

Rasha Elsayim, Abeer S. Aloufi, Yosra Modafer, Wafa Ali Eltayb, Alaa Alnoor Alameen , et al. · 2023

To prevent the rapidly increasing prevalence of bacterial resistance, it is crucial to discover new antibacterial agents. The emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing Enterobacteriaceae has been associated with a hi…

Antimicrobial Properties of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized from Lavandula pubescens Shoot Methanol Extract Open

Abu ElGasim A. Yagoub, Ghedeir M. Alshammari, Laila Naif Al‐Harbi, Pandurangan Subash‐Babu, Rasha Elsayim , et al. · 2022

We report on employing in vitro biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles using L. pubescens shoot methanol extract (50 and 100 mg LP–ZnO NPs) to examine their antimicrobial efficacy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC27853), Staphylococcus aureus…

In-silico studies of glutathione peroxidase4 activators as candidate for multiple sclerosis management Open

Alaa Alnoor Alameen, Mohnad Abdalla, Hanan M. Alshibl, Monerah R. AlOthman, Manal M. Alkhulaifi , et al. · 2022

Corrigendum: Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Aspergillus niger on Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumonia In Vitro and In Vivo Open

Rasha Elsayim, Manal M. Alkhulaifi, Monerah AlOthman, Ibrahim Khalid, Elnagar Doaa , et al. · 2022

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Inhibition of Lipid Accumulation and Adipokine Levels in Maturing Adipocytes by Bauhinia rufescens (Lam.) Stem Bark Extract Loaded Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles Open

Ghedeir M. Alshammari, Abu ElGasim A. Yagoub, Pandurangan Subash‐Babu, Amro B. Hassan, Doha M. Al-Nouri , et al. · 2021

The present study reports a cost-effective, environmentally friendly method to increase the bioavailability and bio-efficacy of B. rufescens stem bark extract in the biological system via functional modification as B. rufescens stem bark n…

Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Aspergillus niger on Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumonia In Vitro and In Vivo Open

Rasha Elsayim, Manal M. Alkhulaifi, Monerah AlOthman, Ibrahim Khalid, Elnagar Doaa , et al. · 2021

Currently, the mortality rate in Saudi Arabia’s ICUs is increasing due to the spread of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing bacteria. This study was carried out to evaluate the ability of biologically synthesized zinc oxide…

Evaluation of Anti Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumonia of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by Aspergillus Niger in Vitro and in Vivo Open

Rasha Elsayim, Alkhulaifi Manal, Monerah AlOthman, Ibrahim Khalid, Elnagar Doaa , et al. · 2021

Currently, the mortality rate is increasing in Saudi Arabia's ICU, due to the spread of KPC. This project was carried out to evaluate the ability of the biological synthesized of zinc Oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using Aspergillus niger t…

Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Acacia nilotica (L.) Extract to Overcome Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae Open

Rasha Elsayim, Monerah AlOthman, Manal M. Alkhulaifi, Ali Rehab, D. I. Mohammed , et al. · 2021

Recently, concerns have been raised globally about antimicrobial resistance, the prevalence of which has increased significantly. Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPC) is considered one of the most common resistant bacteria, whi…

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