University of Kufa

ABO blood group-dependent association of serum retinol-binding protein 4 with eosinophilic inflammation and spirometric parameters in adults with asthma

Growing evidence links retinol binding protein-4 (RBP4) to inflammation; however, its association with inflammatory cell indices and spirometric parameters in asthma remains unclear, and the potential modifying role of ABO blood group has yet to be explored. The main aim was to a...

Serum ferritin and zinc levels in Iraqi children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Evidence linking peripheral iron stores and zinc status to ADHD is heterogeneous, and Iraqi paediatric data are limited. An ambispective case-control study was conducted in Al-Najaf City, Iraq, from...

Possible kinetic Equilibria of 5-Fluorouracil Drug with Anionic and Cationic Micelles

Initially, anionic (SDS) and cationic (TBAB) micelles were prepared with a suitable concentration (0.1 mM) in potassium phosphate buffer at physiological conditions (pH=7.4 and T=37◦C). The followed method of micelles molecules was distinguished by fixed its molecules as a monome...

Recent Updates in Chromatographic Techniques for Development of Drugs and Clinical Biomarkers

Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) have attracted attention as versatile nanomaterials because of their unique physical, chemical and therapeutic properties quite different to those of bulk copper. Copper at the nanoscale possesses improved surface reactivity, redox activity and tunabl...

Identification of Bioactive Chemical Compounds in Ginkgo and Evaluation of its Antioxidant Activity using GC–MS and DPPH Assays

Medicinal plants serve as a significant natural source of bioactive compounds with potential pharmaceutical and therapeutic applications. Among these, *Ginkgo* has garnered substantial scientific interest due to its diverse chemical composition and potential biological activities...

From joint to artery: association of cathelicidin LL-37 and toll-like receptor 9 with inflammatory markers and atherogenic lipid indices in rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent inflammation. This systemic inflammatory burden significantly accelerates cardiovascular disease (CVD), which remains the primary cause of mortality in RA patients....

Genetic Variants of NRAMP1 and Hepcidin ( HAMP ) in Cancer Patients Infected with Human Herpesvirus-6

Human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) is involved in immune modulation and contributes to cancer development through interactions with host genetic factors. Hepcidin ( HAMP ) and NRAMP1 genes play essential roles in iron metabolism and innate immunity, yet their polymorphisms remain poorly...

Influence of gingival thickness on clinical outcomes following surgical scalpel depigmentation a prospective comparative clinical study

Gingival hyperpigmentation is a frequent esthetic issue, but the impact of gingival thickness on outcomes of depigmentation procedures has not been studied extensively. This study aimed to investigate and compare the clinical outcomes of surgical scalpel depigmentation in patient...

3D direct-printed shape memory aligners in adult anterior open bite: clinical and biomechanical evidence from a scoping review

Anterior open bite (AOB) is a complex malocclusion in adult patients, characterized by limited vertical overlap of the incisors and a high risk of relapse. Clear aligner therapy has gained popularity as a non-surgical treatment modality; however, conventional thermoformed aligner...

Autoclave Sterilization Differentially Degrades Cyclic Fatigue Resistance in EdgeFile X7 and Fanta File Nickel-titanium Rotary Instruments

Background The effect of autoclave sterilization on the fatigue life of modern heat-treated Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) files is debated. This study quantifies this effect on two contemporary file systems. Objective To evaluate the impact of 0, 1, and 2 autoclave cycles on the cyclic...

Protective effects of vitamin E and vitamin C against cisplatin nephrotoxicity in female Wister rats

Abstract : Cisplatin (CP) is a potent anticancer agent used in cancer treatment. However, Cisplatin had ability to induce multiorgan toxicity including nephrotoxicity. This study aims to investigate the effect of vitamin E (Vit. E) and Vitamin C (vit. C) on nephrotoxicity induced...

The Integrin Signature of Ankylosing Spondylitis: Divergent Regulation of CD29 and CD49b in HLA-B27-Positive Cohorts in Iraqi Patients.

Background & Objective: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systemic inflammatory disorder where the HLA-B27 allele significantly influences disease severity. This study evaluated the molecular profiles of integrins CD29 and CD49b in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to ide...

Role of bilateral caudal epididymectomy on the serological and histological changes of testicular teaser bucks for long-term

Bilateral caudal epididymectomy (BCE) is a type of surgery often performed to render a male animal infertile but retain normal sexual behavior and can be used in teaser animals. This study examined the long-term impacts of BCE on the testicular histology and secreted Leydig cell...

Hydraulic analysis of a combined system: rectangular weir with a rectangular gate

: combined system, weir, gate, hydraulic analysis Abstract. This study explores the hydraulic analysis of a combined system of rectangular sharp-crested weirs and rectangular gates, essential to control water flow in various applications. The weirs and gates are used for flow mea...

An Efficient Deep Learning Method Based on a Hybrid LiDAR and Wearable Sensor Framework for Healthcare‐Oriented Human Activity Recognition

ABSTRACT Human activity recognition (HAR) is one of the most important components of modern healthcare monitoring systems, particularly for providing assistance to the elderly, rehabilitating patients, and continuously monitoring their health. The traditional method of activity r...