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Establishment of national diagnostic reference levels as guidelines for computed tomography radiation in Jordan by Al Ewaidat, Haytham, Balawi, Sara, Bataineh, Ziad, Al‐Dwairi, Ahmed, Al‐Khalily, Majd, Azez, Khalaf Abdel, Almakhadmeh, Ali

“…Computed tomography (CT) scan contributes to about 10% of the total medical radiographic examinations conducted worldwide. Noticeably, various studies have…”
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Estrogen relaxes gastric muscle cells via a nitric oxide- and cyclic guanosine monophosphate-dependent mechanism: A sex-associated differential effect by Al-Shboul, Othman A, Nazzal, Mona S, Mustafa, Ayman G, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed N, Alqudah, Mohammad A, Abu Omar, Amal, Alfaqih, Mahmoud A, Alsalem, Mohammad I

“…Various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders have a higher prevalence in women than in men. In addition, estrogen has been demonstrated to have an inhibitory effect…”
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Changes in Gastric Smooth Muscle Cell Contraction during Pregnancy: Effect of Estrogen by Jaafar, Mohammad, Alfaqih, Mahmoud A., Alqudah, Mohammad, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Al-Rshoud, Hanan J., Al-Shboul, Othman, Mustafa, Ayman G.

“…It is well known that pregnancy is associated with frequent gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and symptoms. Moreover, previous reports have shown that estrogen,…”
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[Corrigendum] Gender differences in the regulation of MLC20 phosphorylation and smooth muscle contraction in rat stomach by Al‑Shboul, Othman, Al‑Dwairi, Ahmed, Alqudah, Mohammad, Mustafa, Ayman

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Gender differences in the regulation of MLC20 phosphorylation and smooth muscle contraction in rat stomach by Al-Shboul, Othman A, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed N, Alqudah, Mohammad A, Mustafa, Ayman G

“…Evidence of sex-related differences in gastrointestinal (GI) functions has been reported in the literature. In addition, various GI disorders have…”
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Effect of progesterone on nitric oxide/cyclic guanosine monophosphate signaling and contraction in gastric smooth muscle cells by Al-Shboul, Othman A, Mustafa, Ayman G, Omar, Amal Abu, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed N, Alqudah, Mohammad A, Nazzal, Mona S, Alfaqih, Mahmoud A, Al-Hader, Rami A

“…Previous studies have shown that progesterone could inhibit muscle contraction in various sites of the gastrointestinal tract. The underlying mechanisms…”
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Lower Levels of Serum Adiponectin and the T Allele of rs1501299 of the ADIPOQ Gene Are Protective against Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Jordan by Alfaqih, Mahmoud A, Khader, Yousef S, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed N, Alzoubi, Abdallah, Al-Shboul, Othman, Hatim, Amanie

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive disorder. Obesity, which is linked with lower adiponectin levels, increases a woman's risk of…”
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[Corrigendum] Effect of progesterone on nitric oxide/cyclic guanosine monophosphate signaling and contraction in gastric smooth muscle cells by Al-Shboul, Othman A, Mustafa, Ayman G, Omar, Amal Abu, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed N, Alqudah, Mohammad A, Nazzal, Mona S, Alfaqih, Mahmoud A, Al-Hader, Rami A

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Correction: Lower Levels of Serum Adiponectin and the T Allele of rs1501299 of the ADIPOQ Gene Are Protective against Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Jordan by Alfaqih, Mahmoud A, Khader, Yousef S, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed N, Alzoubi, Abdallah, Al-Shboul, Othman, Hatim, Amanie

“…[This corrects the article on p. 108 in vol. 39.]…”
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Effect of poor glycemic control on the prevalence and determinants of anemia and chronic kidney disease among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Jordan: An observational cross-sectional study by Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Al-Shboul, Othman, Al-U'datt, Doa'a G. F, Saadeh, Rami, AlQudah, Mohammad, Khassawneh, Adi, Alfaqih, Mahmoud, Albtoush, Alhakam, Hweidi, Aysam, Alnemer, Abdulaziz

“…Background and objectives Anemia and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common findings in diabetic patients. Lack of glycemic control is associated with…”
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Mechanism of Oxytocin-Induced Contraction in Rat Gastric Circular Smooth Muscle by Alqudah, Mohammad, Razzaq, Rima Abdul, Alfaqih, Mahmoud A, Al-Shboul, Othman, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Taha, Safa

“…Oxytocin produces an excitatory effect on gastric muscle through the activation of receptors present on stomach smooth muscle cells. However, the intracellular…”
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Malic Enzyme 1 (ME1) Promotes Adiposity and Hepatic Steatosis and Induces Circulating Insulin and Leptin in Obese Female Mice by Simmen, Frank A, Pabona, John Mark P, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Alhallak, Iad, Montales, Maria Theresa E, Simmen, Rosalia C M

“…Malic Enzyme 1 (ME1) supports lipogenesis, cholesterol synthesis, and cellular redox potential by catalyzing the decarboxylation of L-malate to pyruvate, and…”
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Involvement and possible role of transglutaminases 1 and 2 in mediating fibrotic signalling, collagen cross-linking and cell proliferation in neonatal rat ventricular fibroblasts by Al-U'datt, Doa'a G F, Tranchant, Carole C, Al-Husein, Belal, Hiram, Roddy, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, AlQudah, Mohammad, Al-Shboul, Othman, Jaradat, Saied, Alqbelat, Jenan, Almajwal, Ali

“…Transglutaminase (TG) isoforms control diverse normal and pathophysiologic processes through their capacity to cross-link extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins…”
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Malic Enzyme 1 (ME1) is pro-oncogenic in ApcMin/+ mice by Fernandes, Lorenzo M., Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Simmen, Rosalia C. M., Marji, Meera, Brown, Dustin M., Jewell, Sarah W., Simmen, Frank A.

“…Cytosolic Malic Enzyme (ME1) provides reduced NADP for anabolism and maintenance of redox status. To examine the role of ME1 in tumor genesis of the…”
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Royal jelly mediates fibrotic signaling, collagen cross-linking and cell proliferation in cardiac fibroblasts by Al-U’datt, Doa’a G.F., Alu’datt, Muhammad H., Tranchant, Carole C., Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Al-shboul, Othman, Almajwal, Ali, Elsalem, Lina, Jaradat, Saied, Alzoubi, Karem H., Faleh, Belal G., Ahmed, Yaman B., Alqbelat, Jenan

“…Royal jelly (RJ) is a multifunctional bee product with a unique composition and wide-ranging biological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory…”
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Lack of glycemic control in type two diabetes mellitus patients is associated with reduced serum epidermal growth factor level and increased insulin resistance by Al‑Dwairi, Ahmed, Alfaqih, Mahmoud, Saadeh, Rami, Al‑Shboul, Othman, Alqudah, Mohammad, Khanfar, Mariam, Khassawneh, Adi

“…The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is steadily increasing worldwide in an alarming fashion. Importantly, poor glycemic control is associated…”
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Normalization of Vitamin D Serum Levels in Patients with Type Two Diabetes Mellitus Reduces Levels of Branched Chain Amino Acids by Alfaqih, Mahmoud A, Melhem, Nebras Y, F Khabour, Omar, Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Elsalem, Lina, Alsaqer, Tasnim G, Allouh, Mohammed Z

“…Background and Objectives: Vitamin D is involved in pancreatic beta-cell function, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation. Further, elevation in branched-chain…”
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Phenelzine reduces the oxidative damage induced by peroxynitrite in plasma lipids and proteins by Mustafa, Ayman G., Al-Shboul, Othman, Alfaqih, Mahmoud A., Al-Qudah, Mohammad A., Al-Dwairi, Ahmed N.

“…Peroxynitrite is a reactive nitrogen species produced in the intravascular compartment from superoxide anion and nitric oxide. Peroxynitrite destroys blood…”
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Metformin exerts anti-inflammatory effects on mouse colon smooth muscle cells in vitro by Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Alqudah, Mohammad, Al-Shboul, Othman, Alfaqih, Mahmoud, Alomari, Dana

“…Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic incurable condition characterized by relapsing inflammation of the gut. Intestinal smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are…”
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Cytosolic malic enzyme 1 (ME1) mediates high fat diet-induced adiposity, endocrine profile, and gastrointestinal tract proliferation-associated biomarkers in male mice by Al-Dwairi, Ahmed, Pabona, John Mark P, Simmen, Rosalia C M, Simmen, Frank A

“…Obesity and associated hormonal disturbances are risk factors for colon cancer. Cytosolic Malic Enzyme (ME1) generates NADPH used for lipogenesis in…”
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