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Recent Approaches to the Modification of Collagen Biomatrix as a Corneal Biomatrix and Its Cellular Interaction by Ra'oh, Nur Amalia, Man, Rohaina Che, Fauzi, Mh Busra, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, Buyong, Muhamad Ramdzan, Hwei, Ng Min, Halim, Wan Haslina Wan Abdul

“…Over the last several decades, numerous modifications and advancements have been made to design the optimal corneal biomatrix for corneal epithelial cell…”
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Protective Effects of Annatto Tocotrienol and Palm Tocotrienol-Rich Fraction on Chondrocytes Exposed to Monosodium Iodoacetate by Pang, Kok-Lun, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, Soelaiman, Ima Nirwana, Chin, Kok-Yong

“…Background: This study aimed to compare the chondroprotective efficacy and mechanism of annatto tocotrienol (AnTT) and palm tocotrienol-rich fraction (PT3)…”
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Establishing SW1353 Chondrocytes as a Cellular Model of Chondrolysis by Pang, Kok-Lun, Chow, Yoke Yue, Leong, Lek Mun, Law, Jia Xian, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, Soelaiman, Ima Nirwana, Chin, Kok-Yong

“…Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease characterised by chondrocyte cell death. An in vitro model of chondrocyte cell death may…”
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Annatto-derived tocotrienol stimulates osteogenic activity in preosteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells: a temporal sequential study by Wan Hasan, Wan Nuraini, Abd Ghafar, Norzana, Chin, Kok-Yong, Ima-Nirwana, Soelaiman

“…Annatto-derived tocotrienol (AnTT) has been shown to improve bone formation in animal models of osteoporosis. However, detailed studies of the effects of AnTT…”
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Induction of Myocardial Infarction in Experimental Animals: A Review by Halim, Syarifah Aisyah Syed Abd, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, Jubri, Zakiah, Das, Srijit

“…Myocardial Infarction (MI) is a major health problem worldwide. Animal models have been used extensively in scientific research. This was intended to help…”
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Zingiber officinale Roscoe Prevents DNA Damage and Improves Muscle Performance and Bone Integrity in Old Sprague Dawley Rats by Abd Ghafar, Norzana, Binti Mad Nordin, Mariam Firdhaus, Tan, Jen Kit, Gunasekaran, Geetha, Abd Rasid, Ahmad Fais, Zakaria, Siti Nor Asyikin, Ab Rani, Nazirah, Hakimi, Nur Haleeda, Abdul Sani, Nur Fathiah, Makpol, Suzana, Mohd Sahardi, Nur Fatin Nabilah

“…Age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength or sarcopenia is attributed to the high level of oxidative stress and inadequate nutritional intake. The…”
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Re: Kozacioglu et al.: Anatomy of the Dorsal Nerve of the Penis, Clinical Implications (Urology 2014;83:121-125) by Suhaimi, Farihah Haji, M.D., Ph.D, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, M.D., Ph.D, Das, Srijit, M.D., M.B.B.S., M.S

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Role of MicroRNA in Proliferation Phase of Wound Healing by Soliman, Amro M, Das, Srijit, Abd Ghafar, Norzana, Teoh, Seong Lin

“…Wound healing is a complex biological process that is generally composed of four phases: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. The…”
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Molecular Concept of Diabetic Wound Healing: Effective Role of Herbal Remedies by Soliman, Amro Mohamed, Teoh, Seong Lin, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, Das, Srijit

“…The incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is on the rise, worldwide. One of the main complications in DM is delayed wound healing and it often requires…”
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The role of BMP4 in adipose-derived stem cell differentiation: A minireview by Setiawan, Abdul Malik, Kamarudin, Taty Anna, Abd Ghafar, Norzana

“…Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) is a member of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) superfamily of cytokines responsible for stem cells’ commitment…”
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Tocotrienol as a Protecting Agent against Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: A Mini Review of Potential Mechanisms by Ekeuku, Sophia Ogechi, Mohd Ramli, Elvy Suhana, Abdullah Sani, Norfarahin, Abd Ghafar, Norzana, Soelaiman, Ima Nirwana, Chin, Kok-Yong

“…Glucocorticoid-induced osteogenic dysfunction is the main pathologyical mechanism underlying the development of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis…”
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Wound healing of the corneal epithelium: a review by Ghafar, Norzana Abd, Jalil, Nahdia Afiifah Abdul, Kamarudin, Taty Anna

“…The corneal epithelium (CE) forms the outermost layer of the cornea. Despite its thickness of only 50 μm, the CE plays a key role as an initial barrier against…”
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Closure of the spheno-occipital suture of skull: Anatomical and forensic considerations by Das, Srijit, MBBS, MS, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, MBcHB, PhD

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In Vitro Cell Proliferation and Migration Properties of Oral Mucosal Fibroblasts: A Comparative Study on the Effects of Cord Blood- and Peripheral Blood-Platelet Lysate by Azmi, Arief Faisal, Yahya, Mohammad Amirul Asyraff Mohd, Azhar, Nur Ain, Ibrahim, Norliwati, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, Ghani, Nur Azurah Abdul, Nizar, Muhammad Aiman Mohd, Yunus, Siti Salmiah Mohd, Singh, Tashveender Kaur Lakhbir, Law, Jia-Xian, Ng, Sook-Luan

“…Cord blood-platelet lysate (CB-PL), containing growth factors such as a platelet-derived growth factor, has a similar efficacy to peripheral blood-platelet…”
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Therapeutic Potential of Honey and Propolis on Ocular Disease by Abd Rashid, Norhashima, Mohammed, Siti Nur Farhana, Syed Abd Halim, Syarifah Aisyah, Ghafar, Norzana Abd, Abdul Jalil, Nahdia Afiifah

“…Honey and propolis have recently become the key target of attention for treating certain diseases and promoting overall health and well-being. A high content…”
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Transcriptomic Analysis of the Anticancer Effects of Annatto Tocotrienol, Delta-Tocotrienol and Gamma-Tocotrienol on Chondrosarcoma Cells by Pang, Kok-Lun, Foong, Lian-Chee, Abd Ghafar, Norzana, Soelaiman, Ima Nirwana, Law, Jia Xian, Leong, Lek Mun, Chin, Kok-Yong

“…Previous studies have demonstrated the anticancer activities of tocotrienol on several types of cancer, but its effects on chondrosarcoma have never been…”
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Annatto-Derived Tocotrienol Promotes Mineralization of MC3T3-E1 Cells by Enhancing BMP-2 Protein Expression via Inhibiting RhoA Activation and HMG-CoA Reductase Gene Expression by Wan Hasan, Wan Nuraini, Chin, Kok-Yong, Abd Ghafar, Norzana, Soelaiman, Ima Nirwana

“…Annatto-derived tocotrienol (AnTT) has been shown to improve bone formation in animal models of osteoporosis and promote differentiation of pre-osteoblastic…”
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Acanthamoeba-mediated cytopathic effect correlates with MBP and AhLBP mRNA expression by Ng, Sook-Luan, Nordin, Anisah, Abd Ghafar, Norzana, Suboh, Yusof, Ab Rahim, Noraina, Chua, Kien-Hui

“…In recent years, the concern of Acanthamoeba keratitis has increased since the infection is often associated with contact lens use. Partial 18S rRNA genotypic…”
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Stichopus chloronotus aqueous extract as a chondroprotective agent for human chondrocytes isolated from osteoarthitis articular cartilage in vitro by Mohd Heikal, Mohd Yunus, Ahmad Nazrun, Shuid, Chua, Kien Hui, Norzana, Abd Ghafar

“…The proinflammatory cytokines, metalloproteinases family (MMPs), inflammatory mediators PGE2, COX-2 and NO are the most important group of compounds…”
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Effects of edible bird's nest (EBN) on cultured rabbit corneal keratocytes by Zainal Abidin, Fadhilah, Hui, Chua Kien, Luan, Ng Sook, Mohd Ramli, Elvy Suhana, Hun, Lee Ting, Abd Ghafar, Norzana

“…There has been no effective treatment or agent that is available for corneal injury in promoting corneal wound healing. Previous studies on edible bird's nest…”
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