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This study aims to optimize the production of microbial hyaluronidase (hyase) from Ochrobactrum intermedium MEFS strain using a statistical model and assess its effectiveness in degrading dermal filler in hairless mice. Plackett-Burman design identified nicotinic acid and CaBr as the main factors affecting hyase activity, with optimal concentrations of 5.51 μg/mL for nicotinic acid and 99.

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Intrinsic Factors Behind the Long-COVID: V. Immunometabolic Disorders.

J Cell Biochem

January 2025

Department of Molecular Medicine and USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Research Institute, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.

The complex link between COVID-19 and immunometabolic diseases demonstrates the important interaction between metabolic dysfunction and immunological response during viral infections. Severe COVID-19, defined by a hyperinflammatory state, is greatly impacted by underlying chronic illnesses aggravating the cytokine storm caused by increased levels of Pro-inflammatory cytokines. Metabolic reprogramming, including increased glycolysis and altered mitochondrial function, promotes viral replication and stimulates inflammatory cytokine production, contributing to illness severity.

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To find an effective inhibitor for SARS-CoV-2, Quercetin's chemical structure was compared to nine ligands associated with nine key SARS-CoV-2 proteins. It was found that Quercetin closely resembles Remdesivir, the co-crystallized ligand of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). This similarity was confirmed through flexible alignment experiments and molecular docking studies, which showed that both Quercetin and Remdesivir bind similarly to the active site of RdRp.

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  • The study focuses on developing green silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to combat multidrug-resistant MRSA strains, which are a growing threat in healthcare settings, by examining their bactericidal properties and effect on biofilm formation.
  • Researchers synthesized new AgNPs from plant extracts and tested their effectiveness against a newly identified MRSA strain (RM-Ph8), revealing that these nanoparticles could destroy the bacteria and inhibit biofilm formation.
  • Results showed that phyto-AgNPs not only effectively killed MRSA but also improved liver and kidney function in infected rats, enhancing immune responses significantly, making them a potential new treatment for MRSA infections.
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Anticancer Properties of Garlic and Ginger Extract in Colon Cancer Cell Line.

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

November 2024

Animal Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Egypt.

Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at any age. Colon cancer, also known as Caco-2, is caused by multiple epigenetic alterations and involves unregulated proliferation, differentiation, and invasion of neighboring tissues. Colon cancer patients have had surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy.

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The bacterial L-asparaginase is a highly effective chemotherapeutic drug and a cornerstone of treatment protocols used for treatment the acute lymphoblastic leukemia in pediatric oncology. A potential actinomycete isolate, Streptomyces sp. strain NEAE-99, produces glutaminase-free L-asparaginase was isolated from a soil sample.

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Introduction: Dental caries, caused by oral microbial pathogens, are a global health concern, further exacerbated by the presence of methicillin-resistant (MRSA). Bioactive proteins and peptides (BAPs) exhibit potent antimicrobial properties, targeting multiple cellular mechanisms within pathogens, reducing the likelihood of resistance development. Given the antimicrobial potential of BAPs, this study aimed to compare the efficacy of BAPs extracted from cultivated (, PoC) and wild (, PoW) mushrooms against pathogens responsible for dental caries.

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Genome-wide association study identifies key quantitative trait loci (QTL) for fruit morphometric traits in avocado (Persea spp.).

BMC Genomics

November 2024

United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station, Miami, FL, USA.

Article Synopsis
  • Avocado breeding has faced challenges due to limited research and resources, prompting a genome-wide association study on 122 avocado varieties to identify genetic markers linked to important fruit traits like weight and shape.
  • The study identified 15 significant markers associated with various morphometric traits using advanced statistical models, and gene analysis suggested potential connections to metabolic pathways affecting fruit quality.
  • The identified markers could facilitate marker-assisted selection in breeding programs to improve avocado quality and meet rising market demand, although further validation and multi-location studies are recommended.
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Introduction Vitamin B12 is essential for neurological function and overall health and wellness. Vitamin B12 deficiency, which is globally prevalent, can lead to severe neurological disorders. The present study aimed to evaluate awareness and knowledge of Vitamin B12 deficiency and its impact on the nervous system among residents of Makkah City, Saudi Arabia.

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Algal enzymes are essential catalysts in numerous biological reactions and industrial processes owing to their adaptability and potency. The marketing of algal enzymes has recently risen due to various reasons, including the cost-efficient manner of their cultivation in photobioreactors, the eco-friendly production of high biomass contents, sources of novel enzymes that used in many sectors (biofuel and bioremediation applications), sustainability, and more renewability. Oxidoreductases and hydrolytic enzymes are among the important applied algal enzymes in industrial applications, with annually growing demand.

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Nosemosis is one of the most devastating diseases of Apis mellifera (Honey bees) caused by the single-celled spore-forming fungi Nosema apis, N. ceranae and N. neumanii, causing a severe loss on the colony vitality and productivity.

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Indoxyl sulfate (IS) is one of the most potent uraemic toxins involved in the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) through the induction of inflammation and oxidative stress. This study assessed the potential benefits of reducing IS concentrations through dialysis treatment to improve renal function, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A prospective, observational cohort study of 50 patients with CKD undergoing dialysis treatment was conducted.

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Streptomyces griseorubens as a microbial cell factory for extracellular uricase production and bioprocess optimization using statistical approach.

Microb Cell Fact

November 2024

Department of Bioprocess Development, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El- Arab City, 21934, Alexandria, Egypt.

Background: Uricase is a bio-drug used to reduce urate accumulation in gout disease. Thus, there is a continuous demand for screening soil samples derived from a variety of different sources in order to isolate a strain that possesses a high potential for producing uricase.

Methods: Streptomyces sp.

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A series of triazole-tethered triazines bearing pharmacophoric features of DNA-targeting agents and non-hydroxamate MMPs inhibitors were synthesized and screened against HCT-116, Caco-2 cells, and normal colonocytes by MTT assay. and surpassed doxorubicin against HCT-116 cells regarding potency (IC = 0.87 and 1.

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This study aims to repurpose sericin in combating non-small lung cancer cells (A549 and H460) by combining it with dactolisib or vitamin D to reduce the dose of dactolisib and boost the anticancer effectiveness of dactolisib and vitamin D. Therefore, the binding affinities of individual and combined drugs were examined using in silico and protein-protein interaction studies, targeting NF-κB, Cyclin D1, p-AKT, and VEGF1 proteins. The findings manifested remarkable affinities for combinatorial drugs compared to individual compounds.

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In silico exploration of phytochemicals as inhibitors for acute myeloid leukemia by targeting LIN28A gene: A cheminformatics study.

Comput Biol Med

December 2024

Department of Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), University of Sadat City, Sadat, 32897, Egypt.

Background: Recent discoveries have illustrated that Lin28A is an oncogene in various cancers, particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The upregulation of Lin28A can actively contribute to tumorigenesis and migration processes in multiple organs. Hence, the inhibition of Lin28A can be achieved by applying phytochemical herbals and targeting Lin28A protein using a computer-aided drug design (CAAD) approach.

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Biovalorization of whey waste as economic nutriment for mycogenic production of single cell oils with promising antibiofilm and anticancer potentiality.

J Biol Eng

November 2024

Environmental Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El‑Arab City, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt.

The production of value-added bio-compounds from rejuvenated sources and their recruitment for healthcare services are paramount objectives in the agenda of white biotechnology. Hereupon, the current study focused on economic production of single cell oils (SCOs) from oleaginous fungi Alternaria sp. (A-OS) and Drechslera sp.

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Chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) are promising biopolymeric nanoparticles with excellent physicochemical, antimicrobial, and biological properties. In this investigation, CNPs were produced using Ulva fasciata biomass extract as a reducing agent. The SEM micrograph revealed that the biosynthesized CNPs appeared to be spheres with a mean size of 32.

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Nanostructured biloalbuminosomes loaded with berberine and berberrubine for Alleviating heavy Metal-Induced male infertility in rats.

Int J Pharm

December 2024

Bio-screening and Preclinical Trial Lab, Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt; Center of Excellence for Drug Preclinical Studies (CE-DPS), Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industry Development Center, City of Scientific Research & Technological Applica

Despite the remarkable biological effects of berberine (BBR), particularly on fertility, its bioavailability is low. This study aims to test the effectiveness of novel nanostructured biloalbuminosomes (BILS) of BBR and its metabolite berberrubine (M1) in treatment of testicular and prostatic lesions. M1 was semi-synthesized from BBR using microwave-assisted reaction.

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Identification of Bioactive and Anticancer Properties of Bidens Pilosa in-vitro Evidence.

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

October 2024

Department of Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Egypt.

Objectives: Bidens pilosa and Trianthema portulacastrum are noteworthy weeds with a series of bioactive flavonoid constituents, hence, they can be utilized as potential health supplements and readily available sources of natural antioxidants, as well as effective constituents in medicinal applications. The current study aims to assess the anti-proliferative activity of B. pilosa and T.

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The exploitation of drought is a critical worldwide challenge that influences wheat growth and productivity. This study aimed to investigate a synergistic amendment strategy for drought using the single and combined application of plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPM) () and biogenic silica nanoparticles (SiONPs) from rice husk ash (RHA) on Saudi Arabia's Spring wheat Summit cultivar ( L.) for 102 DAS (days after sowing).

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It is imperative to explore new biocompatible drugs with low toxicity for use in medicinal fields such as fighting tumors. Bovine lactoperoxidase (BLPO) stems from the most important enzymes in the bovine whey that provide a proper pattern for nano-formulation with nanomaterials. LPO is a suitable protein to be coated or adsorbed to alginate modified graphene oxide (GO-SA), which forms the modified GO-SA-LPO hybrid structure.

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