During the past decades, it became obvious that reactive oxygen species (ROS) exert a
multitude of biological effects covering a wide spectrum that ranges from physiological …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) has been recognized as a potential entry receptor
for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Binding of SARS-CoV-2 to ACE2 allows engagement with …

Adiponectin plays a key role in the regulation of the whole-body energy homeostasis by
modulating glucose and lipid metabolism. Although obesity-induced reduction of adiponectin …

Objectives: To map research production by Saudi-affiliated investigators in order to identify
areas of strength and weakness. Method: We followed the Arksey and O’Malley (2005) …

Aims Despite increased recognition as a chronic disease, obesity remains greatly
underdiagnosed and undertreated. We aimed to identify international perceptions, attitudes, …

Studying the interactions of nanoparticles (NPs) with serum proteins is necessary for the
rational development of nanocarriers. Optimum surface chemistry is a key consideration to …

Few studies have been reported from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (SA) to describe the
clinical presentation and long term outcomes of subacute thyroiditis (SAT). Our aim was to …

Orosomucoid (ORM), also called α-1 acid glycoprotein, is an abundant plasma protein that
is an immunomodulator induced by stressful conditions such as infections. In this study, we …

Systemic low-grade chronic inflammation has been intensively investigated in obese subjects.
Recently, various immune cell types, such as macrophages, granulocytes, helper T cells, …

Chemerin, a recognized chemoattractant, is expressed in adipose tissue and plays a role in
adipocytes differentiation and metabolism. Gender- and adipose tissue-specific differences …