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Samir Issa Bloukh
- Professor
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Dr. Samir Haj Bloukh Born in Amman. Ph.D in Virology and Serology (Microbiology), University of Manchester, UK, 1991. Postgraduate Diploma in Bacteriology (Microbiology), University of Manchester, UK, 1985. DVM, University of Faisalabad, Pakistan, 1977. Associate Professor, Ajman University, UAE, since 2015. Head Department of Pharmacology, Ajman University, UAE, 1 year. Assistant Professor, Ajman University, UAE, 15 years. Dean of College of Pharmacy, Ajman University, 9 years. Head of Research Teams in Ajman University, Ajman University, UAE, 1 year. Teaching: Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology, (Ajman & Fujairah Campuses) for several years Clinical Microbiology for M.Sc, Microbiology and Immunology for Dentistry, (Ajman & Fujairah campuses) Pathology for Pharmacy (Ajman campus) for several years, Biochemistry for Dentistry (Ajman & Fujairah Campuses) and Engineering (Ajman Campus) AIDS Education for the Control of AIDS Disease, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 4 years. Research Area: 1. Co Investigator in Research grant from AU Graduate and Research Studies: Received the Research Grant of Ajman University with the Number 2019-A-PH-05 for October 2019-September 2020. Research Title: Antimicrobial activity of polyiodide complexes of sandwiched Group I crown ethers-Optimization on 12-crown-4 and Computational analysis 2. Antimicrobial activity of 12-crown-4 polyiodides with MI (M=Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Cu). 3. Antimicrobial activity of Copper Iodide Nanoparticles and Polyiodides with polymers. 4. Antibacterial activity of Polyiodides of Cupric iodide and Alkalimetaliodides MI (M=Li, Na, K) on E-Coli mediated by DNA and membrane damage. 5. Chlostridium Difficile infections 6. Increased immunogenicity of oral poliovirus vaccine 7. Paralytic poliomyelitis 8. Neutralization of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) with antibody from carriers' plasma against HIV-1 protein p17 9. AIDS virus 10. The Effect of Metformin and Diabetes 11. Vitamin D Deficiency 12. Plants as sources of antimicrobials 13. Polyiodides with antimicrobial activity due to halogen bonding 14. Biosynthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of TCA-Cinn silver nanoparticles. From chemical reduction to green synthesis
Education
- Ph.D in Virology and Serology (Microbiology), University of Manchester, UK, 1991
- Postgraduate Diploma in Bacteriology (Microbiology), University of Manchester, UK, 1985
- DVM, University of Faisalabad, Pakistan, 1977
Ph.D in Virology and Serology (Microbiology), University of Manchester, UK, 1991
Postgraduate Diploma in Bacteriology (Microbiology), University of Manchester, UK, 1985
DVM, University of Faisalabad, Pakistan, 1977
Experience
- Professor, Ajman University, UAE, since September 2022
- Associate Professor, Ajman University, UAE, since 2015
- Head Department of Pharmacology, Ajman University, UAE, 1 year
- Assistant Professor, Ajman University, UAE, 15 years
- Dean of College of Pharmacy, Ajman University, 9 years
- President of the association of the colleges of pharmacy in the Arab World, Ajman University, UAE, 2 years
- Head of Research Teams in Ajman University, Ajman University, UAE, 1 year
- Head of the Pharmacy accreditation committee of the colleges of pharmacy in the Arab World, Ajman University, UAE, 2 years
- Course successfully completed in “Management for international Public Health”; September 21- October 30, 1998, Atlanta, Georgia USA
- Course successfully completed in Management course with 150 training hours in Institute for Public Administration, April 4- June 21, 1995, Amman, Jordan
- Group training course for 11 months successfully completed in “Advanced Microbial Diseases Study” at Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, September 7, 1992 - July 29, 1993 Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
- Member of National Committee for Standardization of different levels of Laboratory Services, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 2 years
- Member of the National Committee of AIDS Control, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 5 years
- Member of the Central Committee of Virology Tenders, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 8 years
- Supervising Many Training Courses in the field of Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacterial and Viral Diseases, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 8 years
- Head of Virology Unit in the central laboratories of the Ministry of Health, Jordan, 15 years
- Vice director of Jordan Vaccine Institute Amman, Jordan, 5 years
- Many other training courses in London, Manchester, Iran and former Yugoslavia.
Professor, Ajman University, UAE, since September 2022
Associate Professor, Ajman University, UAE, since 2015
Head Department of Pharmacology, Ajman University, UAE, 1 year
Assistant Professor, Ajman University, UAE, 15 years
Dean of College of Pharmacy, Ajman University, 9 years
President of the association of the colleges of pharmacy in the Arab World, Ajman University, UAE, 2 years
Head of Research Teams in Ajman University, Ajman University, UAE, 1 year
Head of the Pharmacy accreditation committee of the colleges of pharmacy in the Arab World, Ajman University, UAE, 2 years
Course successfully completed in “Management for international Public Health”; September 21- October 30, 1998, Atlanta, Georgia USA
Course successfully completed in Management course with 150 training hours in Institute for Public Administration, April 4- June 21, 1995, Amman, Jordan
Group training course for 11 months successfully completed in “Advanced Microbial Diseases Study” at Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, September 7, 1992 - July 29, 1993 Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
Member of National Committee for Standardization of different levels of Laboratory Services, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 2 years
Member of the National Committee of AIDS Control, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 5 years
Member of the Central Committee of Virology Tenders, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 8 years
Supervising Many Training Courses in the field of Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacterial and Viral Diseases, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 8 years
Head of Virology Unit in the central laboratories of the Ministry of Health, Jordan, 15 years
Vice director of Jordan Vaccine Institute Amman, Jordan, 5 years
Many other training courses in London, Manchester, Iran and former Yugoslavia.
Teaching Area
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology
- Clinical Microbiology for M.Sc
- Microbiology and Immunology for Dentistry
- AIDS Education for the Control of AIDS Disease, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 4 years
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology I - PHA260
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology II - PHA261
Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology
Clinical Microbiology for M.Sc
Microbiology and Immunology for Dentistry
AIDS Education for the Control of AIDS Disease, Ministry of Health, Jordan, 4 years
Pharmaceutical Microbiology I - PHA260
Pharmaceutical Microbiology II - PHA261
Research
- Corona virus-History, present and future perspectives. Corona Virus2019
- Antibiotic resistance- a threat to mankind
- Co-Investigator in Research grant from AU Graduate and Research Studies: Received the Research Grant of Ajman University with the Number 2019-A-PH-05 for September 2019-September 2020 Research Title: Antimicrobial activity of polyiodide complexes of sandwiched Group I crown ethers-Optimization on 12-crown-4 and Computational analysis
- Plants as a source of antimicrobials
- Polyiodides and their antimicrobial activities due to halogen bonding.
- Biosynthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activities of TCA-Cinn silver nanoparticles. From chemical reduction to green synthesis.
- Antimicrobial activity of 12-crown-4 polyiodides with MI (M=Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Cu)
- Antimicrobial activity of Copper Iodide Nanoparticles and Polyiodides with polymers
- Antibacterial activity of Polyiodides of Cupric iodide and Alkalimetaliodides MI (M=Li, Na, K) on E-Coli mediated by DNA and membrane damage.
- Chlostridium Difficile infections
- Increased immunogenicity of oral poliovirus vaccine
- Paralytic poliomyelitis
- Neutralization of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) with antibody from carriers' plasma against HIV-1 protein p17
- AIDS virus
- The Effect of Metformin and Diabetes
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Co Investigator 2020-21: College Research Committee (CRC) and College Dean, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research have approved an Internal Research Grant (IRG) 2019-20 for research proposal “Synthesis of novel polymeric bio synthesized nanocomposites M [AV(P)n]I3 (M=Na, AV=Aloe Vera, P = PVP) with, their antimicrobial activities on 10 pathogens, their impact on SARS-CoV-2 and further pandemics” (Ref. No. 2020-IRG-PH-10).
- Plant-based nanoparticle synthesis and their antimicrobial activities
- Polyiodide-Plant biohybrids with antimicrobial activities
- Antimicrobial polymer matrices for the prevention of surgical site infections and as coating agents
- Biological activities of synthetic and plant based compounds
- COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2
- Nanotechnology
- Nano-drug carriers
- Plant based polymeric antimicrobials
Corona virus-History, present and future perspectives. Corona Virus2019
Antibiotic resistance- a threat to mankind
Co-Investigator in Research grant from AU Graduate and Research Studies: Received the Research Grant of Ajman University with the Number 2019-A-PH-05 for September 2019-September 2020 Research Title: Antimicrobial activity of polyiodide complexes of sandwiched Group I crown ethers-Optimization on 12-crown-4 and Computational analysis
Plants as a source of antimicrobials
Polyiodides and their antimicrobial activities due to halogen bonding.
Biosynthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activities of TCA-Cinn silver nanoparticles. From chemical reduction to green synthesis.
Antimicrobial activity of 12-crown-4 polyiodides with MI (M=Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Cu)
Antimicrobial activity of Copper Iodide Nanoparticles and Polyiodides with polymers
Antibacterial activity of Polyiodides of Cupric iodide and Alkalimetaliodides MI (M=Li, Na, K) on E-Coli mediated by DNA and membrane damage.
Chlostridium Difficile infections
Increased immunogenicity of oral poliovirus vaccine
Paralytic poliomyelitis
Neutralization of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) with antibody from carriers' plasma against HIV-1 protein p17
AIDS virus
The Effect of Metformin and Diabetes
Vitamin D Deficiency
Co Investigator 2020-21: College Research Committee (CRC) and College Dean, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research have approved an Internal Research Grant (IRG) 2019-20 for research proposal “Synthesis of novel polymeric bio synthesized nanocomposites M [AV(P)n]I3 (M=Na, AV=Aloe Vera, P = PVP) with, their antimicrobial activities on 10 pathogens, their impact on SARS-CoV-2 and further pandemics” (Ref. No. 2020-IRG-PH-10).
Plant-based nanoparticle synthesis and their antimicrobial activities
Polyiodide-Plant biohybrids with antimicrobial activities
Antimicrobial polymer matrices for the prevention of surgical site infections and as coating agents
Biological activities of synthetic and plant based compounds
COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2
Nanotechnology
Nano-drug carriers
Plant based polymeric antimicrobials
Publications
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Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis*. Crystal structure and antimicrobial properties of (1,4,7,10-tetraoxacyclododecane-κ4O,O′,O′′,O′′′)cesium(I) pentaiodide, C16H32CsI5O8. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie - New Crystal Structures, 0(0), pp. -. 20190915, ISSN (Online) 2197-4578, ISSN (Print) 1433-7266. doi: 10.1515/ncrs-2020-0057.
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Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis*. Halogen bonding in crystal structure of bis(1,4,7,10-tetraoxacyclododecane-κ4O,O′,O′′,O′′′)cesium triiodide, C16H32CsI3O8. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie - New Crystal Structures, 0(0), pp. -. 20190915, ISSN (Online) 2197-4578, ISSN (Print) 1433-7266. doi: 10.1515/ncrs-2019-0915.
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Zehra Edis1,*, Samir Haj Bloukh1, Hamed Abu Sara1, Hanusha Bhakhoa2, Lydia Rhyman2,3 and Ponnadurai Ramasami2,3,*, “Smart” triiodide compounds: Does halogen bonding influence antimicrobial activities? Pathogens 2019, 8(4), 182-202. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens8040182
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Reda, M.; Ashames, A.; Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.; Bhandare, R.; Abu Sara, H. Green Synthesis of Potent Antimicrobial Silver Nanoparticles Using Different Plant Extracts and Their Mixtures. Processes 2019, 7, 510-524. doi:10.3390/pr7080510.
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Muaed Jamal Alomar1, Samir Bloukh2, Duaa Akram Eid, Dietary Supplement Use, Adverse Events and Related Health Effects among Population of UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 12(11): November 2019
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Samir Issa Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Mohammad Waseemul Islam, Sabrina Ait Gacem *, Latifa Saeed, Amna Sultan, ASSESSMENT OF DEPRESSION STATUS AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS IN UAE, Int. Res. J. Pharm. 2019, 10(5).
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Mohammad W. Islam, Samir H. Bloukh*, Zehra Edis, Richie R. Bhandare, Emerging Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds from a Desert Plant Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce and Future Prospects. Book: Chemistry for a clean and healthy Planet, Chapter 2, 2019
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Edis*, Z., Haj Bloukh, S., Qassim, S., Al-Hariri, Y. Health status and knowledge of vitamin D deficiency among female pharmacy and dentistry students in Ajman, UAE. Int. Res. J. Pharm. 2018, 9(8), 36-41, http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2230-8407.098161.
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Haj Bloukh*, S., Edis, Z., Qassim, S., Al-Hariri, Y. Vitamin D deficiency practice among female medical students in Ajman, UAE. Int. Res. J. Pharm. 2018, 9(7), 53-58 http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2230-8407.097125.
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Al-Ani, M. A., Hassan, N., Edis, Z., Bloukh, S. H., Shahwan, M. Prevalence of Self-Medication among Medical and Non-Medical Students at Ajman University. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 2017, 4(3), p. 141-144.
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Al-Ani, M. A., Hassan, N., Edis, Z., Bloukh, S. H., Shahwan, M. Common Health Complaint Reported by Students according to Specialization and Gender Regarding Self-Medication at Ajman University European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 2017, 4(3), p. 137-140.
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Al-Ani, M. A., Hassan, N., Edis, Z., Bloukh, S. H., Shahwan, M. Common Adverse Effects Due to Self-Medication. International Journal of Research, 2016 [S.l.], v. 3, n. 04, p. 380-385.
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Edis, Zehra; Bloukh, Samir Haj. Vitamin D Deficiency- Main Factors Affecting The Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D ([25(Oh)D]) Status And Treatment Options. International Journal of Research, 2016 [S.l.], v. 3, n. 01, p. 197-211, jan. 2016. ISSN 2348-6848. Available at: .
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Edis, Z., Bloukh, S., Preparation, Structural and Spectroscopic Characterization of Triiodides [M(12-Crown-4)2]I3 with M=Na and Rb; Z. Naturforsch. 2014, 69b, 995-1002.
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Yasser El-Shabrawy, Alaa Alhaboby, Nageeb Hassan, Samir Bloukh and Moayad Shahwan. The Effect of Metformin on Body Weight In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients. (December 2014). International Journal of Research-Granthaalayan.
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Edis, Z., Bloukh, S., Preparation, Structural and Spectroscopical Characterization of a Pentaiodide [Rb(12-Crown-4)2]I5; Z. Naturforsch. 2013, 68b,1340-1346.
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Reichler, M.R., Kharabsheh, S., Rhodes, P., Otoum, H., Bloukh, S., Majid, M.A., Pallatisch, M.A., Patriarca, P.A., Cochi, S.L., Increased immunogenicity of oral poliovirus vaccine administered in mass vaccination campaigns compared with the routine vaccination program in Jordan; Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1997, 175 (2 SUPPL.), pp. S198-S204.
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Reichler, M.R., Abbas, A., Kharabsheh, S., Mahafzah, A., Alexander Jr., J.P., Rhodes, P., Faouri, S., Otoum, H., Bloch, S., Majid, M.A., Mulders, M., Aslanian, R., Hull, H.F., Pallansch, M.A., Patriarca, P.A., Outbreak of paralytic poliomyelitis in a highly immunized population in Jordan; Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1997, 175 (2 SUPPL.), pp. S62-S70.
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Kageyama S1, Katsumoto T, Taniguchi K, Ismail SI, Shimmen T, Sasao F, Gao M, Owatari S, Wakamiya N, Tsuchie H, Ueda S, Shiraki K, Kurimura T., Neutralization of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) with antibody from carriers' plasma against HIV-1 protein p17, Acta Virol. 1996, 40(4), 195-200.
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Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Ashames, A.; Ibrahim, M. Copper-Based Nanoparticles, their chemistry and Antibacterial properties: A Review. In Chemistry for a clean and healthy Planet, 1st ed.; Ramasami, P.; Gupta Bhowon, M.; Jhaumeer Laulloo, S.; Li Kam Wah, H., Ed.; Springer Nature AG: Switzerland, 2019; pp. 401-428, ISBN-13: 978-3-030-20282-8. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-20283-5_24.
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Muaed Jamal Alomar, Samir Bloukh, Duaa Akram Eid, Dietary Supplement Use, Adverse Events and Related Health Effects among Population of UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2019, 12(11): November.
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Zehra Edis*, Samir Haj Bloukh, Waseemul Islam, Sabreena Ait Gacem. Hsp90 as Drug Target Against Bacterial and Fungal Infections Current Chemical Biology 2020, 14, 1-16. doi: 10.2174/2212796814666200309113100 https://www.eurekaselect.com/180029/article
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Edis, Z.*; Haj Bloukh, S.; Ibrahim, M.R.; Abu Sara, H. “Smart” antimicrobial nanocomplexes with potential to decrease surgical site infections (SSI). Pharmaceutics 2020, 12(4), 361. 10.3390/pharmaceutics12040361 https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics12040361
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Shaikh, V.S.; Nazeruddin, G.M.; Shaikh, Y.I.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Pathan, H.M. A Recapitulation of Virology, Modes of Dissemination, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventive measures of COVID-19: A Review. Engineered Science 2020, doi: 10.30919/es8d1009.
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Babadaei, M.M.N.; Hasan, A.; Vahdani, Y.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Sharifi, M.; Kachooei, E.; Haghighat, S.; Falahati, M. Development of remdesivir repositioning as a nucleotide analog against COVID-19 RNA dependent RNA polymerase. J. Biomol. Struct. Dynam. 2020, 0, 1-9. doi: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1767210. https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2020.1767210
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Babadaei, M.M.N.; Hasan, A.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Sharifi, M.; Kachooei, E.; Falahati, M. The expression level of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 determine the severity of COVID-19: lung and heart tissue as targets. J. Biomol. Struct. Dynam. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2020.1767211
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Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.*; Shaikh, A.A.; Pathan, H.M. A Look Behind the Scenes at COVID-19: National Strategies of Infection Control and Their Impact on Mortality. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 5616. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155616
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Morshed, M., Hasan, A., Sharifi, M., Babadaei, M.M.N., Bloukh, S.H., Islam, M.A., Chowdhury, E.H. and Falahati, M. Non-viral delivery systems of DNA into stem cells: promising and multifarious actions for regenerative medicine. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 2020, p.101861.
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Hussain, A., Hasan, A., Babadaei, M.M.N., Bloukh, S.H., Chowdhury, M.E., Sharifi, M., Haghighat, S. and Falahati, M. Targeting SARS-CoV2 Spike Protein Receptor Binding Domain by Therapeutic Antibodies. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 2020, p.110559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110559
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Hussain, A.; Hasan, A.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Rasti, B.; Sharifi, M.; Falahati, M. Application of gelatin nanoconjugates as potential internal stimuli-responsive platforms for cancer drug delivery. Journal of Molecular Liquids 2020, 318, 114053. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114053.
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Edis, Z.*; Haj Bloukh, S. Facile synthesis of antimicrobial Aloe Vera-“smart” Triiodide-PVP biomaterials. Biomimetics 2020, 5, 45. https://www.mdpi.com/829482 https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics5030045
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Gite, A.B.; Palve, B.M.; Gaikwad, V.B.; Jain, G.H.; Pathan, H.M.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.* A Facile Chemical Synthesis of PbTe Nanostructures at Room Temperature. Nanomaterials 2020, 10, 1915. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/10/1915
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Sharifi, M.; Hasan, A.; Taghizadeh, A.; Haghighat, S.; Attar, F.; Bloukh, S.H.;, Edis, Z.; Xue, M.; Khan, S.; Falahati, M. Rapid diagnostics of coronavirus disease 2019 in early stages using nanobiosensors: challenges and opportunities. Talanta 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121704
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Samir Issa Bloukh, Nageeb A. Hassan, Rand S. AlAni, Sabrina Ait Gacem. Urinary Tract Infection and Antibiotic Resistance among Pregnant and Non-pregnant Females in UAE. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2021, 14(1).
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Khan, S.; Sharifi, M.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Rabeea, S.; Falahati, M. In vivo guiding inorganic nanozymes for biosensing and therapeutic potential cancer, inflammation and microbial infection. Talanta 2020.
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Yousefvand, P.; Mohammadi, E.; Zhuang, Y.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Gamasaee, N.; Zanganeh, H.; Mansour, F.N.; Haidarzadeh, M.; Attar, F.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Keshtali, A.B.; Shahpasand, K.; Sharifi, M.; Falahati, M.; Cai, Y. Biothermodynamic, antiproliferative and antibacterial properties of synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles. Journal of Molecular Liquids 2021.
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Talaei, A.J.; Zarei, N.; Hasan, A.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Gamasaee, N.A.; Heidarzadeh, M.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Shahpasand, K.; Sharifi, M.; Akhatri, K.; Khan, S.; Xue, M.; Falahati, M. Fabrication of inorganic alumina particles at nanoscale by a pulsed laser ablation technique in liquid and exploring their protein binding, anticancer and antipathogenic activities. Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 14, 102923. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.102923
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Khan, K.; Attar, F.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Sharifi, M.; Nabi, F.; Bai, Q.; Khan, R.H.; Falahati, M. A review on the interaction of nucleoside analogues with SARS-CoV-2-RNA dependent RNA polymerase. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021, 181, 605–611. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.112.
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Edis, Z.*; Raheja, R.; Bloukh, S.H.; Bhandareh, R.R.; Sara, H.A.; Reiss, G.J. Antimicrobial Hexaaquacopper(II) Complexes with Novel Polyiodide Chains. Polymers 2021, 13, 1005. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13071005.
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Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. Facile Synthesis of Bio-Antimicrobials with “Smart” Triiodides. Molecules 2021, 26, 3553. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26123553.
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Khan, S.; Vahdani, Y.; Hussain, A.; Haghighat, S.; Heidari, F.; Nouri, M.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Ale-Ebrahim, M.; Hasan, A.; Sharifi, M.; Baia, Q.; Hassan, M.; Falahati, M. Polymeric micelles functionalized with cell penetrating peptides as potential pH-sensitive platforms in drug delivery for cancer therapy: A review. Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 14, 103264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103264
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Kooshki, H.; Hussen, B.M.; Haghighat, S.; Rasul, M.F.; Hidayat, H.J.; Hasan, A.; Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Kasravi, S.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Sharifi, M.; Bai, Q,; Liu, J.; Hu, B.; Akhtari, K.; Falahati, M. Exploring the interaction of quercetin-3-Osophoroside with SARS-CoV-2 main proteins by theoretical studies: A probable prelude to control some variants of coronavirus including Delta. Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 14, 103353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103353.
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Jadhav, M.; Sankhe, K.; Bhandare, R.R.; Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Khan, T.A. Synthetic Strategies of Pyrimidine-Based Scaffolds as Aurora Kinase and Polo-like Kinase Inhibitors. Molecules 2021, 26, 5170. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26175170.
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Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Abu Sara, H.; Alhamaidah, M.A. Antimicrobial Properties of Lepidium sativum L. Facilitated Silver Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2021, 13, 1352. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics13091352
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JournalKhan, S.; Hussain, A.; Attar, F.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Sharifi, M.; Balali, E.; Nemati, F.; Derakhshkhah, H.; Zeinabad, H.A.; Nabi, F.; Khan, R.H.; Xiao, H.; Tueting, L.; Linlin, H.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Falahati, M. , A review of the berberine natural polysaccharide nanostructures as potential anticancer and antibacterial agents, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, Vol: 146, pp.1 - 13, Dec 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112531
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JournalKhan, S.; Hussain, A.; Fahimi, H.; Aliakbari, F.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Izadi, Z.; Varnamkhasti, B.S.; Jahanshahi, F.; Lin, Y.; Xiao, H.; Khan, R.H.; Rasti, B.; Vaghar-Lahijani, G.; Linlin, H.; Derakhshankhah, H.M.; Sharifi, M.; Falahati, M., Khan, S.; Hussain, A.; Fahimi, H.; Aliakbari, F.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Izadi, Z.; Varnamkhasti, B.S.; Jahanshahi, F.; Lin, Y.; Xiao, H.; Khan, R.H.; Rasti, B.; Vaghar-Lahijani, G.; Linlin, H.; Derakhshankhah, H.M.; Sharifi, M.; Falahati, M. A review on the therapeutic applications of aptamers and aptamer-conjugated nanoparticles in cancer, inflammatory and viral diseases Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2022, 15, 103626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103626, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Vol: 15, pp.1 - 12, Dec 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103626
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JournalKhan S., Cho W.C., Jaragh-Alhadad L.A., Tarharoudi R., Bloukh S.H., Edis Z., Sari S., Falahati M., ten Hagen T.L.M., Khan R.H., Bai Q. , Nano-bio interaction: An overview on the biochemical binding of DNA to inorganic nanoparticles for the development of anticancer and antibacterial nano-platforms International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, 225, pp. 544 – 556. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.110 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.110, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Nov 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.110
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JournalHasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. , Hasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Antibiotic Knowledge and Consumption Tool (AKCT). Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1744. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11121744., Cancers, Sep 2022, doi: 10.3390/antibiotics11121744
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JournalEdis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. , Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. Antimicrobial V-Shaped Copper(II) Pentaiodide: Insights to Bonding Pattern and Susceptibility. Molecules 2022, 27, 6437. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27196437, Molecules, Sep 2022, doi: 10.3390/molecules27196437
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JournalSuliman Khan, Majid Sharifi, Jason P. Gleghorn, Mohammad Mahdi Nejadi Babadaei, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Mohammadreza Amin, Qian Bai, Timo L.M. ten Hagen, Mojtaba Falahati, William C. Cho, Suliman Khan, Majid Sharifi, Jason P. Gleghorn, Mohammad Mahdi Nejadi Babadaei, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Mohammadreza Amin, Qian Bai, Timo L.M. ten Hagen, Mojtaba Falahati, William C. Cho Artificial engineering of the protein corona at bio-nano interfaces for improved cancer-targeted nanotherapy. Journal of Controlled Release 2022, 348, 127-147, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.05.055., Antibiotics, Nov 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.05.055.
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JournalZheng Nie, Yasaman Vahdani, William C. Cho, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Setareh Haghighat, Mojtaba Falahati, Rasoul Kheradmandi, Laila Abdulmohsen Jaragh-Alhadad, Majid Sharifi, Zheng Nie, Yasaman Vahdani, William C. Cho, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Setareh Haghighat, Mojtaba Falahati, Rasoul Kheradmandi, Laila Abdulmohsen Jaragh-Alhadad, Majid Sharifi 5-Fluorouracil-containing inorganic iron oxide/platinum nanozymes with bimodel drug delivery and peroxidase-like activity for the treatment of breast cancer Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2022, 15(8), 103966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103966, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, May 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103966
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JournalZhang, W.; Cho, W.C.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Du, W.; He, Y.; Hu, H.Y.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Falahati, M. , Zhang, W.; Cho, W.C.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Du, W.; He, Y.; Hu, H.Y.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Falahati, M. An overview on the exploring the interaction of inorganic nanoparticles with microtubules for the advancement of cancer therapeutics International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2022, 212, pp. 358 – 369.. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Jul 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150
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JournalSharifi, M.; Cho, W.C.; Ansariesfahani, A.; Tarharoudi, R.; Malekisarvar, H.; Sari, S.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Amin, M.; Gleghorn, J.P.; et al. , Sharifi, M.; Cho, W.C.; Ansariesfahani, A.; Tarharoudi, R.; Malekisarvar, H.; Sari, S.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Amin, M.; Gleghorn, J.P.; et al. An Updated Review on EPR-Based Solid Tumor Targeting Nanocarriers for Cancer Treatment. Cancers 2022, 14, 2868. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14122868, Cancers, Jun 2022, doi: 10.3390/cancers14122868
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JournalEdis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Azelee, N.I.W., Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Azelee, N.I.W. Antimicrobial Biomaterial on Sutures, Bandages and Face Masks with Potential for Infection Control. Polymers 2022, 14, 1932. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14101932, Polymers, May 2022, doi: 10.3390/polym14101932
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JournalDesai, A.S.; Singh, A.; Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Shah, P.; Pandey, B.; Agrawal, N.; Bhagat, N. , Desai, A.S.; Singh, A.; Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Shah, P.; Pandey, B.; Agrawal, N.; Bhagat, N. An In Vitro and In Vivo Study of the Efficacy and Toxicity of Plant-Extract-Derived Silver Nanoparticles. J. Funct. Biomater. 2022, 13, 54. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13020054., Journal of Functional Biomaterials, May 2022, doi: 10.3390/jfb13020054.
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JournalDesai, A.S.; Ashok, A.; Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Gaikwad, M.; Patil, R.; Pandey, B.; Bhagat, N. , Desai, A.S.; Ashok, A.; Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Gaikwad, M.; Patil, R.; Pandey, B.; Bhagat, N. Meta-Analysis of Cytotoxicity Studies Using Machine Learning Models on Physical Properties of Plant Extract-Derived Silver Nanoparticles. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 4220. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24044220 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85149053821&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol: 24, pp.4220 - , Feb 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24044220
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JournalKhan, S.; Cho, W.C.; Hussain, A.; Azimi, S.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Saeed, M.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Ahmadi, H.; Ale-Ebrahim, M.; Jaragh-Alhadad, L.A.; Khan, R.H.; Falahati, M.; Zhang, X.; Bai, Q., Khan, S.; Cho, W.C.; Hussain, A.; Azimi, S.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Saeed, M.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Ahmadi, H.; Ale-Ebrahim, M.; Jaragh-Alhadad, L.A.; Khan, R.H.; Falahati, M.; Zhang, X.; Bai, Q. The interaction mechanism of plasma iron transport protein transferrin with nanoparticles International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, 240, 124441. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124441 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124441 Review https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85152639463&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol: 240, pp.124441 - , Apr 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124441
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JournalHasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. , Hasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Antibiotic Knowledge and Consumption Tool (AKCT). Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1744. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11121744., Antibiotics, Vol: 11, Dec 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11121744
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JournalZyoud, S.H., Hegazi, O.E., Alalalmeh, S.O., Haj Bloukh, Samir et al., Enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of undoped and aluminum‑doped zinc oxide nanosheets synthesized via novel laser‑assisted chemical bath technique https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85173612194&origin=resultslist, Applied Physics A, Vol: 129, Oct 2023, doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00339-023-07033-x
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JournalZyoud, S.H.; Alalalmeh, S.O.; Hegazi, O.E.; Yahia, I.S.; Zahran, H.Y.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, S.H.; Shahwan, M.; Zyoud, A.H.; Hassan, N.; et al. , Zyoud, S.H.; Alalalmeh, S.O.; Hegazi, O.E.; Yahia, I.S.; Zahran, H.Y.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, S.H.; Shahwan, M.; Zyoud, A.H.; Hassan, N.; et al. Novel Laser-Assisted Chemical Bath Synthesis of Pure and Silver-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Improved Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Properties. Catalysts 2023, 13, 900. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13050900, Catalysts, Vol: 13, May 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13050900
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JournalEdis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, I.H., Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, I.H. Green Synthesized Polymeric Iodophors with Thyme as Antimicrobial Agents. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 1133. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25021133 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183247210&origin=resultslist, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol: 25, Jan 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25021133
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JournalEdis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. , Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. Thymol, a Monoterpenoid within Polymeric Iodophor Formulations and Their Antimicrobial Activities. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 4949. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25094949 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85192742942&origin=resultslist, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol: 25, May 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25094949
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Book ChapterZehra Edis, Samir Haj Bloukh, Hamed Abusara, Iman Haj Bloukh, Ibrahim Haj Bloukh, Iodinated Aloe Vera Formulations for Antimicrobial and Cosmeceutical Applications Zehra Edis, Samir Haj Bloukh, Hamed Abusara, Iman Haj Bloukh, Ibrahim Haj Bloukh https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-1908-2 ISBN 978-981-97-1907-5 ISBN 978-981-97-1908-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1908-2 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore, Biomass-based Cosmetics Research Trends and Future Outlook, Springer, ISBN: 978-981-97-1907-5
Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis*. Crystal structure and antimicrobial properties of (1,4,7,10-tetraoxacyclododecane-κ4O,O′,O′′,O′′′)cesium(I) pentaiodide, C16H32CsI5O8. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie - New Crystal Structures, 0(0), pp. -. 20190915, ISSN (Online) 2197-4578, ISSN (Print) 1433-7266. doi: 10.1515/ncrs-2020-0057.
Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis*. Halogen bonding in crystal structure of bis(1,4,7,10-tetraoxacyclododecane-κ4O,O′,O′′,O′′′)cesium triiodide, C16H32CsI3O8. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie - New Crystal Structures, 0(0), pp. -. 20190915, ISSN (Online) 2197-4578, ISSN (Print) 1433-7266. doi: 10.1515/ncrs-2019-0915.
Zehra Edis1,*, Samir Haj Bloukh1, Hamed Abu Sara1, Hanusha Bhakhoa2, Lydia Rhyman2,3 and Ponnadurai Ramasami2,3,*, “Smart” triiodide compounds: Does halogen bonding influence antimicrobial activities? Pathogens 2019, 8(4), 182-202. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens8040182
Reda, M.; Ashames, A.; Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.; Bhandare, R.; Abu Sara, H. Green Synthesis of Potent Antimicrobial Silver Nanoparticles Using Different Plant Extracts and Their Mixtures. Processes 2019, 7, 510-524. doi:10.3390/pr7080510.
Muaed Jamal Alomar1, Samir Bloukh2, Duaa Akram Eid, Dietary Supplement Use, Adverse Events and Related Health Effects among Population of UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 12(11): November 2019
Samir Issa Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Mohammad Waseemul Islam, Sabrina Ait Gacem *, Latifa Saeed, Amna Sultan, ASSESSMENT OF DEPRESSION STATUS AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS IN UAE, Int. Res. J. Pharm. 2019, 10(5).
Mohammad W. Islam, Samir H. Bloukh*, Zehra Edis, Richie R. Bhandare, Emerging Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds from a Desert Plant Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce and Future Prospects. Book: Chemistry for a clean and healthy Planet, Chapter 2, 2019
Edis*, Z., Haj Bloukh, S., Qassim, S., Al-Hariri, Y. Health status and knowledge of vitamin D deficiency among female pharmacy and dentistry students in Ajman, UAE. Int. Res. J. Pharm. 2018, 9(8), 36-41, http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2230-8407.098161.
Haj Bloukh*, S., Edis, Z., Qassim, S., Al-Hariri, Y. Vitamin D deficiency practice among female medical students in Ajman, UAE. Int. Res. J. Pharm. 2018, 9(7), 53-58 http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2230-8407.097125.
Al-Ani, M. A., Hassan, N., Edis, Z., Bloukh, S. H., Shahwan, M. Prevalence of Self-Medication among Medical and Non-Medical Students at Ajman University. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 2017, 4(3), p. 141-144.
Al-Ani, M. A., Hassan, N., Edis, Z., Bloukh, S. H., Shahwan, M. Common Health Complaint Reported by Students according to Specialization and Gender Regarding Self-Medication at Ajman University European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 2017, 4(3), p. 137-140.
Al-Ani, M. A., Hassan, N., Edis, Z., Bloukh, S. H., Shahwan, M. Common Adverse Effects Due to Self-Medication. International Journal of Research, 2016 [S.l.], v. 3, n. 04, p. 380-385.
Edis, Zehra; Bloukh, Samir Haj. Vitamin D Deficiency- Main Factors Affecting The Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D ([25(Oh)D]) Status And Treatment Options. International Journal of Research, 2016 [S.l.], v. 3, n. 01, p. 197-211, jan. 2016. ISSN 2348-6848. Available at: .
Edis, Z., Bloukh, S., Preparation, Structural and Spectroscopic Characterization of Triiodides [M(12-Crown-4)2]I3 with M=Na and Rb; Z. Naturforsch. 2014, 69b, 995-1002.
Yasser El-Shabrawy, Alaa Alhaboby, Nageeb Hassan, Samir Bloukh and Moayad Shahwan. The Effect of Metformin on Body Weight In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients. (December 2014). International Journal of Research-Granthaalayan.
Edis, Z., Bloukh, S., Preparation, Structural and Spectroscopical Characterization of a Pentaiodide [Rb(12-Crown-4)2]I5; Z. Naturforsch. 2013, 68b,1340-1346.
Reichler, M.R., Kharabsheh, S., Rhodes, P., Otoum, H., Bloukh, S., Majid, M.A., Pallatisch, M.A., Patriarca, P.A., Cochi, S.L., Increased immunogenicity of oral poliovirus vaccine administered in mass vaccination campaigns compared with the routine vaccination program in Jordan; Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1997, 175 (2 SUPPL.), pp. S198-S204.
Reichler, M.R., Abbas, A., Kharabsheh, S., Mahafzah, A., Alexander Jr., J.P., Rhodes, P., Faouri, S., Otoum, H., Bloch, S., Majid, M.A., Mulders, M., Aslanian, R., Hull, H.F., Pallansch, M.A., Patriarca, P.A., Outbreak of paralytic poliomyelitis in a highly immunized population in Jordan; Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1997, 175 (2 SUPPL.), pp. S62-S70.
Kageyama S1, Katsumoto T, Taniguchi K, Ismail SI, Shimmen T, Sasao F, Gao M, Owatari S, Wakamiya N, Tsuchie H, Ueda S, Shiraki K, Kurimura T., Neutralization of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) with antibody from carriers' plasma against HIV-1 protein p17, Acta Virol. 1996, 40(4), 195-200.
Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Ashames, A.; Ibrahim, M. Copper-Based Nanoparticles, their chemistry and Antibacterial properties: A Review. In Chemistry for a clean and healthy Planet, 1st ed.; Ramasami, P.; Gupta Bhowon, M.; Jhaumeer Laulloo, S.; Li Kam Wah, H., Ed.; Springer Nature AG: Switzerland, 2019; pp. 401-428, ISBN-13: 978-3-030-20282-8. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-20283-5_24.
Muaed Jamal Alomar, Samir Bloukh, Duaa Akram Eid, Dietary Supplement Use, Adverse Events and Related Health Effects among Population of UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2019, 12(11): November.
Zehra Edis*, Samir Haj Bloukh, Waseemul Islam, Sabreena Ait Gacem. Hsp90 as Drug Target Against Bacterial and Fungal Infections Current Chemical Biology 2020, 14, 1-16. doi: 10.2174/2212796814666200309113100 https://www.eurekaselect.com/180029/article
Edis, Z.*; Haj Bloukh, S.; Ibrahim, M.R.; Abu Sara, H. “Smart” antimicrobial nanocomplexes with potential to decrease surgical site infections (SSI). Pharmaceutics 2020, 12(4), 361. 10.3390/pharmaceutics12040361 https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics12040361
Shaikh, V.S.; Nazeruddin, G.M.; Shaikh, Y.I.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Pathan, H.M. A Recapitulation of Virology, Modes of Dissemination, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventive measures of COVID-19: A Review. Engineered Science 2020, doi: 10.30919/es8d1009.
Babadaei, M.M.N.; Hasan, A.; Vahdani, Y.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Sharifi, M.; Kachooei, E.; Haghighat, S.; Falahati, M. Development of remdesivir repositioning as a nucleotide analog against COVID-19 RNA dependent RNA polymerase. J. Biomol. Struct. Dynam. 2020, 0, 1-9. doi: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1767210. https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2020.1767210
Babadaei, M.M.N.; Hasan, A.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Sharifi, M.; Kachooei, E.; Falahati, M. The expression level of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 determine the severity of COVID-19: lung and heart tissue as targets. J. Biomol. Struct. Dynam. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2020.1767211
Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.*; Shaikh, A.A.; Pathan, H.M. A Look Behind the Scenes at COVID-19: National Strategies of Infection Control and Their Impact on Mortality. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 5616. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155616
Morshed, M., Hasan, A., Sharifi, M., Babadaei, M.M.N., Bloukh, S.H., Islam, M.A., Chowdhury, E.H. and Falahati, M. Non-viral delivery systems of DNA into stem cells: promising and multifarious actions for regenerative medicine. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 2020, p.101861.
Hussain, A., Hasan, A., Babadaei, M.M.N., Bloukh, S.H., Chowdhury, M.E., Sharifi, M., Haghighat, S. and Falahati, M. Targeting SARS-CoV2 Spike Protein Receptor Binding Domain by Therapeutic Antibodies. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 2020, p.110559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110559
Hussain, A.; Hasan, A.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Rasti, B.; Sharifi, M.; Falahati, M. Application of gelatin nanoconjugates as potential internal stimuli-responsive platforms for cancer drug delivery. Journal of Molecular Liquids 2020, 318, 114053. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114053.
Edis, Z.*; Haj Bloukh, S. Facile synthesis of antimicrobial Aloe Vera-“smart” Triiodide-PVP biomaterials. Biomimetics 2020, 5, 45. https://www.mdpi.com/829482 https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics5030045
Gite, A.B.; Palve, B.M.; Gaikwad, V.B.; Jain, G.H.; Pathan, H.M.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.* A Facile Chemical Synthesis of PbTe Nanostructures at Room Temperature. Nanomaterials 2020, 10, 1915. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/10/1915
Sharifi, M.; Hasan, A.; Taghizadeh, A.; Haghighat, S.; Attar, F.; Bloukh, S.H.;, Edis, Z.; Xue, M.; Khan, S.; Falahati, M. Rapid diagnostics of coronavirus disease 2019 in early stages using nanobiosensors: challenges and opportunities. Talanta 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121704
Samir Issa Bloukh, Nageeb A. Hassan, Rand S. AlAni, Sabrina Ait Gacem. Urinary Tract Infection and Antibiotic Resistance among Pregnant and Non-pregnant Females in UAE. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2021, 14(1).
Khan, S.; Sharifi, M.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Rabeea, S.; Falahati, M. In vivo guiding inorganic nanozymes for biosensing and therapeutic potential cancer, inflammation and microbial infection. Talanta 2020.
Yousefvand, P.; Mohammadi, E.; Zhuang, Y.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Gamasaee, N.; Zanganeh, H.; Mansour, F.N.; Haidarzadeh, M.; Attar, F.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Keshtali, A.B.; Shahpasand, K.; Sharifi, M.; Falahati, M.; Cai, Y. Biothermodynamic, antiproliferative and antibacterial properties of synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles. Journal of Molecular Liquids 2021.
Talaei, A.J.; Zarei, N.; Hasan, A.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Gamasaee, N.A.; Heidarzadeh, M.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Shahpasand, K.; Sharifi, M.; Akhatri, K.; Khan, S.; Xue, M.; Falahati, M. Fabrication of inorganic alumina particles at nanoscale by a pulsed laser ablation technique in liquid and exploring their protein binding, anticancer and antipathogenic activities. Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 14, 102923. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.102923
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Khan, K.; Attar, F.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Sharifi, M.; Nabi, F.; Bai, Q.; Khan, R.H.; Falahati, M. A review on the interaction of nucleoside analogues with SARS-CoV-2-RNA dependent RNA polymerase. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021, 181, 605–611. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.112.
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Edis, Z.*; Raheja, R.; Bloukh, S.H.; Bhandareh, R.R.; Sara, H.A.; Reiss, G.J. Antimicrobial Hexaaquacopper(II) Complexes with Novel Polyiodide Chains. Polymers 2021, 13, 1005. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13071005.
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Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. Facile Synthesis of Bio-Antimicrobials with “Smart” Triiodides. Molecules 2021, 26, 3553. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26123553.
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Khan, S.; Vahdani, Y.; Hussain, A.; Haghighat, S.; Heidari, F.; Nouri, M.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Ale-Ebrahim, M.; Hasan, A.; Sharifi, M.; Baia, Q.; Hassan, M.; Falahati, M. Polymeric micelles functionalized with cell penetrating peptides as potential pH-sensitive platforms in drug delivery for cancer therapy: A review. Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 14, 103264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103264
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Kooshki, H.; Hussen, B.M.; Haghighat, S.; Rasul, M.F.; Hidayat, H.J.; Hasan, A.; Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Kasravi, S.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Sharifi, M.; Bai, Q,; Liu, J.; Hu, B.; Akhtari, K.; Falahati, M. Exploring the interaction of quercetin-3-Osophoroside with SARS-CoV-2 main proteins by theoretical studies: A probable prelude to control some variants of coronavirus including Delta. Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 14, 103353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103353.
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Jadhav, M.; Sankhe, K.; Bhandare, R.R.; Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Khan, T.A. Synthetic Strategies of Pyrimidine-Based Scaffolds as Aurora Kinase and Polo-like Kinase Inhibitors. Molecules 2021, 26, 5170. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26175170.
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Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Abu Sara, H.; Alhamaidah, M.A. Antimicrobial Properties of Lepidium sativum L. Facilitated Silver Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2021, 13, 1352. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics13091352
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Khan, S.; Hussain, A.; Attar, F.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Sharifi, M.; Balali, E.; Nemati, F.; Derakhshkhah, H.; Zeinabad, H.A.; Nabi, F.; Khan, R.H.; Xiao, H.; Tueting, L.; Linlin, H.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Falahati, M. , A review of the berberine natural polysaccharide nanostructures as potential anticancer and antibacterial agents, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, Vol: 146, pp.1 - 13, Dec 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112531
Despite the promising medicinal properties, berberine (BBR), due to its relatively poor solubility in plasma, low bio-stability and limited bioavailability is not used broadly in clinical stages. Due to these drawbacks, drug delivery systems (DDSs) based on nanoscale natural polysaccharides, are applied to address these concerns. Natural polymers are biodegradable, non-immunogenic, biocompatible, and non-toxic agents that are capable of trapping large amounts of hydrophobic compounds in relatively small volumes. The use of nanoscale natural polysaccharide improves the stability and pharmacokinetics of the small molecules and, consequently, increases the therapeutic effects and reduces the side effects of the small molecules. Therefore, this paper presents an overview of the different methods used for increasing the BBR solubility and bioavailability. Afterwards, the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic of BBR nanostructures were discussed followed by the introduction of natural polysaccharides of plant (cyclodextrines, glucomannan), the shells of crustaceans (chitosan), and the cell wall of brown marine algae (alginate)-based origins used to improve the dissolution rate of poorly soluble BBR and their anticancer and antibacterial properties. Finally, the anticancer and antibacterial mechanisms of free BBR and BBR nanostructures were surveyed. In conclusion, this review may pave the way for providing some useful data in the development of BBR-based platforms for clinical applications.
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Khan, S.; Hussain, A.; Fahimi, H.; Aliakbari, F.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Izadi, Z.; Varnamkhasti, B.S.; Jahanshahi, F.; Lin, Y.; Xiao, H.; Khan, R.H.; Rasti, B.; Vaghar-Lahijani, G.; Linlin, H.; Derakhshankhah, H.M.; Sharifi, M.; Falahati, M., Khan, S.; Hussain, A.; Fahimi, H.; Aliakbari, F.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Edis, Z.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Izadi, Z.; Varnamkhasti, B.S.; Jahanshahi, F.; Lin, Y.; Xiao, H.; Khan, R.H.; Rasti, B.; Vaghar-Lahijani, G.; Linlin, H.; Derakhshankhah, H.M.; Sharifi, M.; Falahati, M. A review on the therapeutic applications of aptamers and aptamer-conjugated nanoparticles in cancer, inflammatory and viral diseases Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2022, 15, 103626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103626, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Vol: 15, pp.1 - 12, Dec 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103626
The advancement in early diagnosis and precise treatments options result in more predictable and powerful health care modalities. Aptamers are known as nucleic acid structures with three-dimensional conformation to selectively bind a target site. Physicochemical properties of aptamers, their conjugation with nanoparticles (NPs) in theranostics applications and their internalization have been found to be of interest in development of aptamer-based drug delivery systems. Therefore, we aimed to present an overview on the structure and generation of aptamers followed by advantages of aptamers-conjugated NPs and their theranostics applications in various diseases such as oncology, inflammatory diseases and viral diseases. Afterward, we discussed several reports on the internalization approaches of aptamers, efficiency of aptamers vs. their analogous, and implications of aptamers in clinical trials. Finally, we discussed the current challenges and future perspectives of actively targeted aptamers for clinical application. In conclusion, this review may hold a great promise for development of aptamer-based therapeutic platforms in clinical trials.
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Khan S., Cho W.C., Jaragh-Alhadad L.A., Tarharoudi R., Bloukh S.H., Edis Z., Sari S., Falahati M., ten Hagen T.L.M., Khan R.H., Bai Q. , Nano-bio interaction: An overview on the biochemical binding of DNA to inorganic nanoparticles for the development of anticancer and antibacterial nano-platforms International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, 225, pp. 544 – 556. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.110 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.110, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Nov 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.110
Khan S., Cho W.C., Jaragh-Alhadad L.A., Tarharoudi R., Bloukh S.H., Edis Z., Sari S., Falahati M., ten Hagen T.L.M., Khan R.H., Bai Q. Nano-bio interaction: An overview on the biochemical binding of DNA to inorganic nanoparticles for the development of anticancer and antibacterial nano-platforms International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, 225, pp. 544 – 556. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.110 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.110
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Hasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. , Hasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Antibiotic Knowledge and Consumption Tool (AKCT). Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1744. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11121744., Cancers, Sep 2022, doi: 10.3390/antibiotics11121744
Hasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Antibiotic Knowledge and Consumption Tool (AKCT). Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1744. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11121744.
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Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. , Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. Antimicrobial V-Shaped Copper(II) Pentaiodide: Insights to Bonding Pattern and Susceptibility. Molecules 2022, 27, 6437. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27196437, Molecules, Sep 2022, doi: 10.3390/molecules27196437
Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. Antimicrobial V-Shaped Copper(II) Pentaiodide: Insights to Bonding Pattern and Susceptibility. Molecules 2022, 27, 6437. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27196437
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Suliman Khan, Majid Sharifi, Jason P. Gleghorn, Mohammad Mahdi Nejadi Babadaei, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Mohammadreza Amin, Qian Bai, Timo L.M. ten Hagen, Mojtaba Falahati, William C. Cho, Suliman Khan, Majid Sharifi, Jason P. Gleghorn, Mohammad Mahdi Nejadi Babadaei, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Mohammadreza Amin, Qian Bai, Timo L.M. ten Hagen, Mojtaba Falahati, William C. Cho Artificial engineering of the protein corona at bio-nano interfaces for improved cancer-targeted nanotherapy. Journal of Controlled Release 2022, 348, 127-147, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.05.055., Antibiotics, Nov 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.05.055.
Suliman Khan, Majid Sharifi, Jason P. Gleghorn, Mohammad Mahdi Nejadi Babadaei, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Mohammadreza Amin, Qian Bai, Timo L.M. ten Hagen, Mojtaba Falahati, William C. Cho Artificial engineering of the protein corona at bio-nano interfaces for improved cancer-targeted nanotherapy. Journal of Controlled Release 2022, 348, 127-147, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.05.055.
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Zheng Nie, Yasaman Vahdani, William C. Cho, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Setareh Haghighat, Mojtaba Falahati, Rasoul Kheradmandi, Laila Abdulmohsen Jaragh-Alhadad, Majid Sharifi, Zheng Nie, Yasaman Vahdani, William C. Cho, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Setareh Haghighat, Mojtaba Falahati, Rasoul Kheradmandi, Laila Abdulmohsen Jaragh-Alhadad, Majid Sharifi 5-Fluorouracil-containing inorganic iron oxide/platinum nanozymes with bimodel drug delivery and peroxidase-like activity for the treatment of breast cancer Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2022, 15(8), 103966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103966, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, May 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103966
Zheng Nie, Yasaman Vahdani, William C. Cho, Samir Haj Bloukh, Zehra Edis, Setareh Haghighat, Mojtaba Falahati, Rasoul Kheradmandi, Laila Abdulmohsen Jaragh-Alhadad, Majid Sharifi 5-Fluorouracil-containing inorganic iron oxide/platinum nanozymes with bimodel drug delivery and peroxidase-like activity for the treatment of breast cancer Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2022, 15(8), 103966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103966
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Zhang, W.; Cho, W.C.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Du, W.; He, Y.; Hu, H.Y.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Falahati, M. , Zhang, W.; Cho, W.C.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Du, W.; He, Y.; Hu, H.Y.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Falahati, M. An overview on the exploring the interaction of inorganic nanoparticles with microtubules for the advancement of cancer therapeutics International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2022, 212, pp. 358 – 369.. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Jul 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150
Zhang, W.; Cho, W.C.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Du, W.; He, Y.; Hu, H.Y.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Falahati, M. An overview on the exploring the interaction of inorganic nanoparticles with microtubules for the advancement of cancer therapeutics International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2022, 212, pp. 358 – 369.. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150
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Sharifi, M.; Cho, W.C.; Ansariesfahani, A.; Tarharoudi, R.; Malekisarvar, H.; Sari, S.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Amin, M.; Gleghorn, J.P.; et al. , Sharifi, M.; Cho, W.C.; Ansariesfahani, A.; Tarharoudi, R.; Malekisarvar, H.; Sari, S.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Amin, M.; Gleghorn, J.P.; et al. An Updated Review on EPR-Based Solid Tumor Targeting Nanocarriers for Cancer Treatment. Cancers 2022, 14, 2868. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14122868, Cancers, Jun 2022, doi: 10.3390/cancers14122868
Sharifi, M.; Cho, W.C.; Ansariesfahani, A.; Tarharoudi, R.; Malekisarvar, H.; Sari, S.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Amin, M.; Gleghorn, J.P.; et al. An Updated Review on EPR-Based Solid Tumor Targeting Nanocarriers for Cancer Treatment. Cancers 2022, 14, 2868. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14122868
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Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Azelee, N.I.W., Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Azelee, N.I.W. Antimicrobial Biomaterial on Sutures, Bandages and Face Masks with Potential for Infection Control. Polymers 2022, 14, 1932. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14101932, Polymers, May 2022, doi: 10.3390/polym14101932
Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Azelee, N.I.W. Antimicrobial Biomaterial on Sutures, Bandages and Face Masks with Potential for Infection Control. Polymers 2022, 14, 1932. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14101932
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Desai, A.S.; Singh, A.; Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Shah, P.; Pandey, B.; Agrawal, N.; Bhagat, N. , Desai, A.S.; Singh, A.; Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Shah, P.; Pandey, B.; Agrawal, N.; Bhagat, N. An In Vitro and In Vivo Study of the Efficacy and Toxicity of Plant-Extract-Derived Silver Nanoparticles. J. Funct. Biomater. 2022, 13, 54. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13020054., Journal of Functional Biomaterials, May 2022, doi: 10.3390/jfb13020054.
Desai, A.S.; Singh, A.; Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Shah, P.; Pandey, B.; Agrawal, N.; Bhagat, N. An In Vitro and In Vivo Study of the Efficacy and Toxicity of Plant-Extract-Derived Silver Nanoparticles. J. Funct. Biomater. 2022, 13, 54. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13020054.
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Desai, A.S.; Ashok, A.; Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Gaikwad, M.; Patil, R.; Pandey, B.; Bhagat, N. , Desai, A.S.; Ashok, A.; Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Gaikwad, M.; Patil, R.; Pandey, B.; Bhagat, N. Meta-Analysis of Cytotoxicity Studies Using Machine Learning Models on Physical Properties of Plant Extract-Derived Silver Nanoparticles. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 4220. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24044220 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85149053821&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol: 24, pp.4220 - , Feb 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24044220
Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) demonstrate unique properties and their use is exponentially increasing in various applications. The potential impact of Ag-NPs on human health is debatable in terms of toxicity. The present study deals with MTT(3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl-tetrazolium-bromide) assay on Ag-NPs. We measured the cell activity resulting from molecules’ mitochondrial cleavage through a spectrophotometer. The machine learning models Decision Tree (DT) and Random Forest (RF) were utilized to comprehend the relationship between the physical parameters of NPs and their cytotoxicity. The input features used for the machine learning were reducing agent, types of cell lines, exposure time, particle size, hydrodynamic diameter, zeta potential, wavelength, concentration, and cell viability. These parameters were extracted from the literature, segregated, and developed into a dataset in terms of cell viability and concentration of NPs. DT helped in classifying the parameters by applying threshold conditions. The same conditions were applied to RF to extort the predictions. K-means clustering was used on the dataset for comparison. The performance of the models was evaluated through regression metrics, viz. root mean square error (RMSE) and R2. The obtained high value of R2 and low value of RMSE denote an accurate prediction that could best fit the dataset. DT performed better than RF in predicting the toxicity parameter. We suggest using algorithms for optimizing and designing the synthesis of Ag-NPs in extended applications such as drug delivery and cancer treatments.
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Khan, S.; Cho, W.C.; Hussain, A.; Azimi, S.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Saeed, M.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Ahmadi, H.; Ale-Ebrahim, M.; Jaragh-Alhadad, L.A.; Khan, R.H.; Falahati, M.; Zhang, X.; Bai, Q., Khan, S.; Cho, W.C.; Hussain, A.; Azimi, S.; Babadaei, M.M.N.; Bloukh, S.H.; Edis, Z.; Saeed, M.; ten Hagen, T.L.M.; Ahmadi, H.; Ale-Ebrahim, M.; Jaragh-Alhadad, L.A.; Khan, R.H.; Falahati, M.; Zhang, X.; Bai, Q. The interaction mechanism of plasma iron transport protein transferrin with nanoparticles International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, 240, 124441. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124441 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124441 Review https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85152639463&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol: 240, pp.124441 - , Apr 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124441
In the biological systems, exposure to nanoparticles (NPs) can cause complicated interactions with proteins, the formation of protein corona and structural changes to proteins. These changes depend not only on NP physicochemical properties, but also on the intrinsic stability of protein molecules. Although, the formation of protein corona on the surface of NPs and the underlying mechanisms have been fully explored in various studies, no comprehensive review has discussed the direct biochemical and biophysical interactions between NPs and blood proteins, particularly transferrin. In this review, we first discussed the interaction of NPs with proteins to comprehend the effects of physicochemical properties of NPs on protein structure. We then overviewed the transferrin structure and its direct interaction with NPs to explore transferrin stability and its iron ion (Fe3+) release behavior. Afterwards, we surveyed the various biological functions of transferrin, such as Fe3+ binding, receptor binding, antibacterial activity, growth, differentiation, and coagulation, followed by the application of transferrin-modified NPs in the development of drug delivery systems for cancer therapy. We believe that this study can provide useful insight into the design and development of bioconjugates containing NP-transferrin for potential biomedical applications.
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Hasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. , Hasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Antibiotic Knowledge and Consumption Tool (AKCT). Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1744. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11121744., Antibiotics, Vol: 11, Dec 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11121744
Knowledge of antibiotics and awareness of microbial resistance are essential for appropriate antibiotic consumption. This study aimed to develop and validate a measure of antibiotic knowledge and consumption (AKCT) and to make it available in the Arabic language and context. The tool was developed and applied on individuals ≥ 18 years, with mastery of Arabic or English. Exploratory factor analysis using principal-component analysis tested the psychometric properties of the items. AKCT scores were compared with the Infectious Numeracy Test (INT) scores to establish convergent validity. Cronbach’s α > 0.7 measured reliability. Three hundred-eighty-six participants completed the questionnaire, achieving a 95.3% response rate. Five components were retained after factor analysis: Side-effects and resistance, Access to antibiotics, Recovery after use, Antibiotics use indications, and Body response. Cronbach’s α = 0.85. The mean ± SD of AKCT = 9.82 ± 3.85 (range = 7–20); lowest scores were related to “Side-effects and resistance” (2.32 ± 2.00, max = 7) and “Antibiotic use indications” (1.61 ± 1.29, max = 5). Scores on the AKCT and INT positively correlated. The AKCT is a valuable, valid, and reliable tool developed for measurement of antibiotic knowledge and consumption behaviors to identify specific areas needing improvements; hence, targeted interventions are devised. Hasan, S.; Sulieman, H.; Babi, H.; Bloukh, S. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Antibiotic Knowledge and Consumption Tool (AKCT). Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1744. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11121744.
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Zyoud, S.H., Hegazi, O.E., Alalalmeh, S.O., Haj Bloukh, Samir et al., Enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of undoped and aluminum‑doped zinc oxide nanosheets synthesized via novel laser‑assisted chemical bath technique https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85173612194&origin=resultslist, Applied Physics A, Vol: 129, Oct 2023, doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00339-023-07033-x
The urgency of antibiotic resistance has been recognized, necessitating prompt, and focused efforts from the scientific community. Innovative alternatives, such as nanoparticles and photocatalytic agents, have been investigated to confront drug-resistant microbes. As an antimicrobial and photocatalytic agent, zinc oxide (ZnO) has demonstrated considerable promise. This study utilized a cutting-edge method called laser-assisted chemical bath synthesis (LACBS) to create undoped and Al-doped ZnO nanostructures without a catalyst. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV–Vis spectrophotometry, and Fourier-transform infrared spectra (FTIR) were used to verify the structural and optical properties of the prepared nanostructures. The influence of doping concentration was evaluated by producing samples with doping concentrations of 1%, 2%, and 3%, and they were assessed employing diverse analytical techniques. It was found that ZnO exhibited the most pronounced antimicrobial activity: Al(3%) nanosheets, which can be attributed to their extensive surface area and the photocatalytic activity induced by LACBS. These materials displayed exceptional performance in the degradation of methylene orange. The integration of aluminum was observed to expedite interfacial charge transfer processes and diminish recombination, thereby enhancing the photocatalytic activity of the ZnO nanosheets. These findings emphasize the potential of aluminum-doped zinc oxide nanosheets as wide-ranging microbicides and disinfectants, underlining their significance in addressing drug-resistant microbes. Adopting such sophisticated materials could pave the way for creating potent antibacterial agents capable of tackling the escalating issue of antibiotic resistance. Subsequent research ought to concentrate on assessing the impact of augmented doping levels on the investigated variables. Enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of undoped and aluminum‑doped zinc oxide nanosheets synthesized via novel laser‑assisted chemical bath technique Zyoud, S.H., Hegazi, O.E., Alalalmeh, S.O. et al. Enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of undoped and aluminum-doped zinc oxide nanosheets synthesized via novel laser-assisted chemical bath technique. Appl. Phys. A 129, 750 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-023-07033-x https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85173612194&origin=resultslist https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00339-023-07033-x
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Zyoud, S.H.; Alalalmeh, S.O.; Hegazi, O.E.; Yahia, I.S.; Zahran, H.Y.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, S.H.; Shahwan, M.; Zyoud, A.H.; Hassan, N.; et al. , Zyoud, S.H.; Alalalmeh, S.O.; Hegazi, O.E.; Yahia, I.S.; Zahran, H.Y.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, S.H.; Shahwan, M.; Zyoud, A.H.; Hassan, N.; et al. Novel Laser-Assisted Chemical Bath Synthesis of Pure and Silver-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Improved Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Properties. Catalysts 2023, 13, 900. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13050900, Catalysts, Vol: 13, May 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13050900
Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to global health, amplified by factors such as water scarcity and suboptimal hygienic practices. Addressing AMR effectively necessitates a comprehensive strategy encompassing enhanced access to potable water, developing innovative antibiotics, and exploring alternative treatment modalities, such as harnessing solar photocatalysis with zinc oxide nanoparticles for water purification and antimicrobial applications. The Laser-Assisted Chemical Bath Synthesis (LACBS) technique facilitates the fabrication of pure ZnO nanostructures, providing a potentially efficacious solution for mitigating pathogen proliferation and managing wastewater. The photocatalytic degradation of MB and MO dyes was investigated using blue laser light at 445 nm, and degradation rates were determined accordingly. Ag-doped ZnO nanostructures were characterized through X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The antimicrobial efficacy of LACBS-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles was assessed against C. albicans, S. aureus, B. subtilis, E. coli, and K. pneumoniae using the disc diffusion method, revealing 40 mm, 37 mm, 21 mm, 27 mm, and 45 mm inhibition zones at the highest concentration of doped-Ag (4.5%), respectively. These inhibition zones were measured in accordance with the guidelines established by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. X-ray diffraction patterns for ZnO, ZnOAg(1.5%), ZnO:Ag(3%), and ZnO:Ag(4.5%) samples revealed variations in intensity and crystallinity. Scanning electron microscopy exposed morphological disparities among the nanostructures, while energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy verified their elemental compositions. UV-Vis absorption analyses inspected the optical band gaps, and Fourier-transform infrared spectra identified the stretching mode of metal-oxygen bonds. Under blue laser irradiation, Ag-doped ZnO exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity during the photocatalytic degradation. These nanoparticles, synthesized via the cost-effective and straightforward LACBS method, benefit from silver doping that augments their electron-trapping properties and photocatalytic activity, thereby enabling efficient dye degradation. Consequently, Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles hold promise as a potent solution for counteracting drug-resistant microorganisms and as an effective disinfectant. Zyoud, S.H.; Alalalmeh, S.O.; Hegazi, O.E.; Yahia, I.S.; Zahran, H.Y.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, S.H.; Shahwan, M.; Zyoud, A.H.; Hassan, N.; et al. Novel Laser-Assisted Chemical Bath Synthesis of Pure and Silver-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Improved Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Properties. Catalysts 2023, 13, 900. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13050900
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Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, I.H., Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, I.H. Green Synthesized Polymeric Iodophors with Thyme as Antimicrobial Agents. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 1133. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25021133 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183247210&origin=resultslist, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol: 25, Jan 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25021133
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern for the future of mankind. Common antibiotics fail in the treatment of microbial infections at an alarming rate. Morbidity and mortality rates increase, especially among immune-compromised populations. Medicinal plants and their essential oils, as well as iodine could be potential solutions against resistant pathogens. These natural antimicrobials abate microbial proliferation, especially in synergistic combinations. We performed a simple, one-pot synthesis to prepare our formulation with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-complexed iodine (I2), Thymus Vulgaris L. (Thyme), and Aloe Barbadensis Miller (AV). SEM/EDS, UV-vis, Raman, FTIR, and XRD analyses verified the purity, composition, and morphology of AV-PVP-Thyme-I2. We investigated the inhibitory action of the bio-formulation AV-PVP-Thyme-I2 against 10 selected reference pathogens on impregnated sterile discs, surgical sutures, cotton gauze bandages, surgical face masks, and KN95 masks. The antimicrobial properties of AV-PVP-Thyme-I2 were studied by disc diffusion methods and compared with those of the antibiotics gentamycin and nystatin. The results confirm AV-PVP-Thyme-I2 as a strong antifungal and antibacterial agent against the majority of the tested microorganisms with excellent results on cotton bandages and face masks. After storing AV-PVP-Thyme-I2 for 18 months, the inhibitory action was augmented compared to the fresh formulation. Consequently, we suggest AV-PVP-Thyme-I2 as an antimicrobial agent against wound infections and a spray-on contact killing agent. Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H.; Sara, H.A.; Bloukh, I.H. Green Synthesized Polymeric Iodophors with Thyme as Antimicrobial Agents. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 1133. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25021133 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183247210&origin=resultslist
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Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. , Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. Thymol, a Monoterpenoid within Polymeric Iodophor Formulations and Their Antimicrobial Activities. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 4949. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25094949 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85192742942&origin=resultslist, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol: 25, May 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25094949
Edis, Z.; Bloukh, S.H. Thymol, a Monoterpenoid within Polymeric Iodophor Formulations and Their Antimicrobial Activities. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 4949. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25094949 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85192742942&origin=resultslist
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Zehra Edis, Samir Haj Bloukh, Hamed Abusara, Iman Haj Bloukh, Ibrahim Haj Bloukh, Iodinated Aloe Vera Formulations for Antimicrobial and Cosmeceutical Applications Zehra Edis, Samir Haj Bloukh, Hamed Abusara, Iman Haj Bloukh, Ibrahim Haj Bloukh https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-1908-2 ISBN 978-981-97-1907-5 ISBN 978-981-97-1908-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1908-2 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore, Biomass-based Cosmetics Research Trends and Future Outlook, Springer, ISBN: 978-981-97-1907-5
Iodinated Aloe Vera Formulations for Antimicrobial and Cosmeceutical Applications Zehra Edis, Samir Haj Bloukh, Hamed Abusara, Iman Haj Bloukh, Ibrahim Haj Bloukh https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-1908-2 ISBN 978-981-97-1907-5 ISBN 978-981-97-1908-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1908-2 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
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- “Smart” antimicrobial nanocomplexes with Trans-Cinnamic Acid https://web.uom.ac.mu/sites/vcca2020/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=356 - VCCA2020-August 1-31, online, Mauritius Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications VCCA 2020 Research and Innovations in Chemical Sciences: Paving the Way Forward, 1.-31.8.2020, Presentation
- Antimicrobial properties of PVP-encapsulated Aloe Vera -iodine compounds - 5-6 November, 2020, Asian e-Conference on Engineered Science
- Antimicrobial properties of PVP-encapsulated Aloe Vera -iodine hybrids - 6th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1-30 November 2020 - https://sciforum.net/paper/view/conference/7275
- Understanding Knowledge and Behaviors Related to COVID–19 Epidemic in United Arab Emirates Undergraduate Pharmacy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study - 6th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1-30 November 2020 - https://sciforum.net/paper/view/conference/7307
- Antimicrobial properties of Lepidium satvium L. based green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles - 6th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1-30 November 2020 - https://sciforum.net/paper/view/conference/7263
- Corona-The Challenge of this Century - International Faculty Development program Chandigarh University, India, 5.-10.7.2021
- Synthesis of polymeric biohybrids of Aloe Vera (AV)-PVP and smart Triiodides - Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications VCCA 2021 Research and Innovations in Chemical Sciences, 9.-13.8.2021 - http://sites.uom.ac.mu/vcca2021/
- Plant polyphenols-Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller –iodine hybrids and their antimicrobial properties with the potential to prevent surgical site infections - American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2021-Resilience of Chemistry, 22.-26.8.2021 - https://acs.digitellinc.com/acs/live/21/page/411/1?eventSearchInput=Zehra+Edis# and https://www.morressier.com/article/iplant-polyphenols-aloe-verai-ibarbadensis-miller-iiodine-hybrids-antimicrobial-properties-potential-prevent-surgical-site-infections/612e2cebcb003360fe3a9d65
- Presentation Bioformulations of Sage-Aloe Vera-PVP and “smart” triiodides with antimicrobial properties https://sciforum.net/paper/view/11603 https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11603 Cite as : Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Abu Sara, H. Bioformulations of Sage-Aloe Vera-PVP and “smart” triiodides with antimicrobial properties, in Proceedings of the 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1–30 November 2021, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECMC2021-11603
- Antimicrobial copper complexes with polymeric pentaiodide chains https://sciforum.net/paper/view/11602 https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11602 Cite as: Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Abu Sara, H.; Raheja, R.; Bandareh, R.R.; Reiss, G.J. Antimicrobial copper complexes with polymeric pentaiodide chains, in Proceedings of the 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1–30 November 2021, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECMC2021-11602
- Microbicidal plant-AgNP biocompounds with “smart” triiodides https://sciforum.net/paper/view/11604 https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11604 Cite as: Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Abu Sara, H. Microbicidal plant-AgNP biocompounds with “smart” triiodides, in Proceedings of the 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1–30 November 2021, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECMC2021-11604
- Presentation 18.10.2022 “Cu(II)-pentaiodides complexed in 12-crown-4: Structure and antimicrobial properties” AMSCA 2022 (Advanced Materials Synthesis, Characterization and Applications 2022), Pune-India, 18.-19.10.2022
- American Chemical Society-ACSFall2022-Poster Presentation-Oral 24.8.2022 Antimicrobial Aloe-Vera-Trans-cinnamic acid-Iodine complex for infection control on surfaces https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00529 American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022-Sustainability in a Changing World, 21.-25.8.2022
- American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022- Presentation 22.8.2022 “Antimicrobial copper complexes with polymeric pentaiodide chains” https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00528 American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022-Sustainability in a Changing World, 21.-25.8.2022
- Presentation “Aloe-Vera-Sage-iodine bioformulations with antimicrobial properties: Sustainable solutions for the basic public health care” “1st International Conference on Challenges in Sustainable Utilization and Management of Bioresources, IBA-SUMBio22" On 8-10 August 2022, held concurrently in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Saltillo, Mexico
- Presentation VCCA 2022 “Infection control through biomaterials on sutures, bandages and face masks” Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2022) 8.-12th August 2022, Mauritius.
- ACS Spring 2022-Presentation “PVP encapsulated antimicrobial plant polyphenol-AgNP-iodine biocomposites” https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00058 ACS Spring 2022, March 20-24, 2022 March 22, 2022, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- ACS Spring 2022-Presentation “Antimicrobial lepidium sativum-silver nanoparticle biohybrids” https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00040 ACS Spring 2022, March 20-24, 2022 March 24, 2022, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Oral Presentation 22.8.2022 “Antimicrobial copper complexes with polymeric pentaiodide chains” https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00528 - American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022-Sustainability in a Changing World, 21.-25.8.2022
- Poster Presentation-Oral 24.8.2022 Antimicrobial Aloe-Vera-Trans-cinnamic acid-Iodine complex for infection control on surfaces https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00529 - American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022-Sustainability in a Changing World, 21.-25.8.2022
- Oral Presentation 18.10.2022 “Cu(II)-pentaiodides complexed in 12-crown-4: Structure and antimicrobial properties” - AMSCA 2022 (Advanced Materials Synthesis, Characterization and Applications 2022) Pune-India 18.-19.10.2022
- Poster Presentation-Oral 26.3.2023 V-shaped-Cu(II)-pentaiodide: Structure and susceptibility https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.3c00031 - American Chemical Society - ACS Spring 2023 - Crossroads of Chemistry, 26.-30.3.2023
- Oral Presentation-Oral 27.3.2023 Sustainable, polymeric PVP complexes of triiodides with aloe vera and thyme https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.3c00030 - American Chemical Society - ACS Spring 2023 - Crossroads of Chemistry, 26.-30.3.2023
- Presentation VCCA 2023 “Thymus Vulgaris L. mediated antimicrobial polymeric iodophor against wound- and surgical site infections” https://sites.google.com/uom.ac.mu/vcca-2023-presentations/8-august-2023/chemistry-of-natural-products?authuser=0 - Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2023) 7.-11th August 2023, Mauritius.
- American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2023 – Harnessing the Power of Data, 13.-17.8.2023-Oral Presentation-Hybrid Sustainable Aloe Vera-polyvinylpyrrolidone-Green Tea-iodine formulation against surgical site- and wound infections during crisis 16.8.2023 https://scimeetings.acs.org/exhibit/Sustainable-aloe-vera-polyvinylpyrrolidone-green/3915807
- American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2023 – Harnessing the Power of Data, 13.-17.8.2023-Oral Presentation-Oral Hybrid Sustainable antimicrobial Garlic-Aloe Vera-PVP-iodine formulations against surgical site- and wound infections 15.8.2023 https://scimeetings.acs.org/exhibit/Sustainable-antimicrobial-Garlic-Aloe-Vera/3917368
- American Chemical Society - ACS Spring 2024 – Many Flavors of Chemistry, 17.-21.3.2024, San Francisco -ACS Spring 2024 Oral Presentation-Oral Hybrid Plant based, polymeric Iodophors with antimicrobial properties against surgical site infections https://acs.digitellinc.com/p/s/plant-based-polymeric-iodophors-with-antimicrobial-properties-against-surgical-site-infections-597049 https://acs.digitellinc.com/live/31/page/1014/1?eventSearchInput=Zehra+Edis&eventSearchDateTimeStart=&eventSearchDateTimeEnd= Speaker appearances with links to see the videos and contents : https://acs.digitellinc.com/speakers/181170/view https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.4c10614
- Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2024) 12.-16th August 2024, Mauritius.-VCCA2024 Thymol- and Aloe Vera-mediated antimicrobial properties in a new iodophor https://sites.google.com/uom.ac.mu/vcca-2024
- American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2024 – Elevating Chemistry, 18.-22.8.2024, Denver, Colorado-ACS Fall 2024 Oral Presentation-Oral Hybrid Thymol mediated, plant-iodophor formulations dip-coated on different matrices and their antimicrobial properties against 10 pathogens https://www.acs.org/meetings/acs-meetings/fall.html
"Bacterial resistance to antibiotics: present situation and future solutions" in SRDHS (Society for Research Development in Health Sciences) 2nd Int. Conference on "Invigorating Research in Pharmaceuticals: Reasonable Industrial approach', 14.-15. February 2020. Nagpur, India.
"Antibiotic resistance and future perspectives". ICARE2020- January 9-10, Nanded-India
"Antibiotic resistance. A threat to mankind ?" ICPM2019-November 2019, Ajman University
"Antibiotic resistance" Nanomed 2019. 27th International Conference on Nanomedicine and Nanomaterials May 27-28, 2019 Istanbul, Turkey Theme: Evolving the Research Trends in Nanomaterials and Nanomedicine
Dot-ELISA or Thin layer Immunoassay and Rubella Antigen, October 2018-Goa, India.
"Antimicrobials" The International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2018), 02-06 July 2018, MauritiusThe International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2018), 02-06 July 2018, Mauritius
Neutralization of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) with antibody from carriers' plasma against HIV-1 protein p17, 10th International Conference on AIDS and STD, 1994,Yokohama, Japan
“Smart” antimicrobial nanocomplexes with Trans-Cinnamic Acid https://web.uom.ac.mu/sites/vcca2020/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=356 - VCCA2020-August 1-31, online, Mauritius Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications VCCA 2020 Research and Innovations in Chemical Sciences: Paving the Way Forward, 1.-31.8.2020, Presentation
Antimicrobial properties of PVP-encapsulated Aloe Vera -iodine compounds - 5-6 November, 2020, Asian e-Conference on Engineered Science
Antimicrobial properties of PVP-encapsulated Aloe Vera -iodine hybrids - 6th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1-30 November 2020 - https://sciforum.net/paper/view/conference/7275
Understanding Knowledge and Behaviors Related to COVID–19 Epidemic in United Arab Emirates Undergraduate Pharmacy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study - 6th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1-30 November 2020 - https://sciforum.net/paper/view/conference/7307
Antimicrobial properties of Lepidium satvium L. based green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles - 6th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1-30 November 2020 - https://sciforum.net/paper/view/conference/7263
Corona-The Challenge of this Century - International Faculty Development program Chandigarh University, India, 5.-10.7.2021
Synthesis of polymeric biohybrids of Aloe Vera (AV)-PVP and smart Triiodides - Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications VCCA 2021 Research and Innovations in Chemical Sciences, 9.-13.8.2021 - http://sites.uom.ac.mu/vcca2021/
Plant polyphenols-Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller –iodine hybrids and their antimicrobial properties with the potential to prevent surgical site infections - American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2021-Resilience of Chemistry, 22.-26.8.2021 - https://acs.digitellinc.com/acs/live/21/page/411/1?eventSearchInput=Zehra+Edis# and https://www.morressier.com/article/iplant-polyphenols-aloe-verai-ibarbadensis-miller-iiodine-hybrids-antimicrobial-properties-potential-prevent-surgical-site-infections/612e2cebcb003360fe3a9d65
Presentation Bioformulations of Sage-Aloe Vera-PVP and “smart” triiodides with antimicrobial properties https://sciforum.net/paper/view/11603 https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11603 Cite as : Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Abu Sara, H. Bioformulations of Sage-Aloe Vera-PVP and “smart” triiodides with antimicrobial properties, in Proceedings of the 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1–30 November 2021, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECMC2021-11603
Antimicrobial copper complexes with polymeric pentaiodide chains https://sciforum.net/paper/view/11602 https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11602 Cite as: Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Abu Sara, H.; Raheja, R.; Bandareh, R.R.; Reiss, G.J. Antimicrobial copper complexes with polymeric pentaiodide chains, in Proceedings of the 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1–30 November 2021, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECMC2021-11602
Microbicidal plant-AgNP biocompounds with “smart” triiodides https://sciforum.net/paper/view/11604 https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11604 Cite as: Edis, Z.; Haj Bloukh, S.; Abu Sara, H. Microbicidal plant-AgNP biocompounds with “smart” triiodides, in Proceedings of the 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 1–30 November 2021, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECMC2021-11604
Presentation 18.10.2022 “Cu(II)-pentaiodides complexed in 12-crown-4: Structure and antimicrobial properties” AMSCA 2022 (Advanced Materials Synthesis, Characterization and Applications 2022), Pune-India, 18.-19.10.2022
American Chemical Society-ACSFall2022-Poster Presentation-Oral 24.8.2022 Antimicrobial Aloe-Vera-Trans-cinnamic acid-Iodine complex for infection control on surfaces https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00529 American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022-Sustainability in a Changing World, 21.-25.8.2022
American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022- Presentation 22.8.2022 “Antimicrobial copper complexes with polymeric pentaiodide chains” https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00528 American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022-Sustainability in a Changing World, 21.-25.8.2022
Presentation “Aloe-Vera-Sage-iodine bioformulations with antimicrobial properties: Sustainable solutions for the basic public health care” “1st International Conference on Challenges in Sustainable Utilization and Management of Bioresources, IBA-SUMBio22" On 8-10 August 2022, held concurrently in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Saltillo, Mexico
Presentation VCCA 2022 “Infection control through biomaterials on sutures, bandages and face masks” Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2022) 8.-12th August 2022, Mauritius.
ACS Spring 2022-Presentation “PVP encapsulated antimicrobial plant polyphenol-AgNP-iodine biocomposites” https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00058 ACS Spring 2022, March 20-24, 2022 March 22, 2022, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ACS Spring 2022-Presentation “Antimicrobial lepidium sativum-silver nanoparticle biohybrids” https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00040 ACS Spring 2022, March 20-24, 2022 March 24, 2022, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Oral Presentation 22.8.2022 “Antimicrobial copper complexes with polymeric pentaiodide chains” https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00528 - American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022-Sustainability in a Changing World, 21.-25.8.2022
Poster Presentation-Oral 24.8.2022 Antimicrobial Aloe-Vera-Trans-cinnamic acid-Iodine complex for infection control on surfaces https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.2c00529 - American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2022-Sustainability in a Changing World, 21.-25.8.2022
Oral Presentation 18.10.2022 “Cu(II)-pentaiodides complexed in 12-crown-4: Structure and antimicrobial properties” - AMSCA 2022 (Advanced Materials Synthesis, Characterization and Applications 2022) Pune-India 18.-19.10.2022
Poster Presentation-Oral 26.3.2023 V-shaped-Cu(II)-pentaiodide: Structure and susceptibility https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.3c00031 - American Chemical Society - ACS Spring 2023 - Crossroads of Chemistry, 26.-30.3.2023
Oral Presentation-Oral 27.3.2023 Sustainable, polymeric PVP complexes of triiodides with aloe vera and thyme https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.3c00030 - American Chemical Society - ACS Spring 2023 - Crossroads of Chemistry, 26.-30.3.2023
Presentation VCCA 2023 “Thymus Vulgaris L. mediated antimicrobial polymeric iodophor against wound- and surgical site infections” https://sites.google.com/uom.ac.mu/vcca-2023-presentations/8-august-2023/chemistry-of-natural-products?authuser=0 - Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2023) 7.-11th August 2023, Mauritius.
American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2023 – Harnessing the Power of Data, 13.-17.8.2023-Oral Presentation-Hybrid Sustainable Aloe Vera-polyvinylpyrrolidone-Green Tea-iodine formulation against surgical site- and wound infections during crisis 16.8.2023 https://scimeetings.acs.org/exhibit/Sustainable-aloe-vera-polyvinylpyrrolidone-green/3915807
American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2023 – Harnessing the Power of Data, 13.-17.8.2023-Oral Presentation-Oral Hybrid Sustainable antimicrobial Garlic-Aloe Vera-PVP-iodine formulations against surgical site- and wound infections 15.8.2023 https://scimeetings.acs.org/exhibit/Sustainable-antimicrobial-Garlic-Aloe-Vera/3917368
American Chemical Society - ACS Spring 2024 – Many Flavors of Chemistry, 17.-21.3.2024, San Francisco -ACS Spring 2024 Oral Presentation-Oral Hybrid Plant based, polymeric Iodophors with antimicrobial properties against surgical site infections https://acs.digitellinc.com/p/s/plant-based-polymeric-iodophors-with-antimicrobial-properties-against-surgical-site-infections-597049 https://acs.digitellinc.com/live/31/page/1014/1?eventSearchInput=Zehra+Edis&eventSearchDateTimeStart=&eventSearchDateTimeEnd= Speaker appearances with links to see the videos and contents : https://acs.digitellinc.com/speakers/181170/view https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.4c10614
Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2024) 12.-16th August 2024, Mauritius.-VCCA2024 Thymol- and Aloe Vera-mediated antimicrobial properties in a new iodophor https://sites.google.com/uom.ac.mu/vcca-2024
American Chemical Society - ACS Fall 2024 – Elevating Chemistry, 18.-22.8.2024, Denver, Colorado-ACS Fall 2024 Oral Presentation-Oral Hybrid Thymol mediated, plant-iodophor formulations dip-coated on different matrices and their antimicrobial properties against 10 pathogens https://www.acs.org/meetings/acs-meetings/fall.html
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Member of the association of the colleges of pharmacy in the Arab World
- Member of the Jordan Vet. Association
- Member of the Pharmacist association of Egypt
- Member of the external relation committee of Ajman University, Ajman University, UAE
- Head of University Budget committee of Ajman University, Ajman University, UAE
- Member of the University Purchase Committee of Ajman University, Ajman University, UAE
- Head of purchase committee of COPHS, Ajman University, UAE
- Member of Curriculum Committee COPHS, Ajman University, UAE
- Member of College Council COPHS, Ajman University, UAE
- Member of the Research and Postgraduate Committee COPHS, Ajman University, UAE
- Member of Conference organization “Asthma-Improving lung health in UAE” 9.-10. May 2016, Ajman University, UAE, 1 year
- Head of a delegation to China for exploration regarding stem cells, Ajman University, UAE, 2010
- Member of a delegation to Germany and Holland on stem cells, Ajman University, UAE, 2010
- Member of the innovative medical commission, Ajman University, UAE, 9 years
- Faculty Award in Teaching 2018
- Chancellors Faculty Advisory Council, Ajman University
- Best Poster Award - ICPAC 2018 - Conference
- Best Student Research- 4th AU Student Research Day, AU (6.6.2021)
- Co- Investigator 2017-18: Received the Research Grant of Ajman University with the Number 2017-A-PH-04 Research Title: Antibacterial, antifungal activity of Polyiodides of Cupric iodide and Alkalimetaliodides MI (M=Li, Na, K) with crown ethers on Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococcus faecalis, Bacillus subtilis, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida albicans mediated by DNA and membrane damage
- Co-Investigator 2018-19: College Research Committee (CRC) and College Dean, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research have approved an Internal Research Grant (IRG) 2018-19 for research proposal “Comparative study of antimicrobial activity of various silver nanoparticles synthesized by different green methods [Ref: IRG-2018-A-PH-09]”.
- Co-Investigator 2018-19: College Research Committee (CRC) and College Dean, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research have approved an Internal Research Grant (IRG) 2018-19 for research proposal “Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of copper iodide Nanoparticles (NPs) within polymer matrices on Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus faecalis, Bacillus subtilis, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans. (Ref. No. IRG-2018-A-PH-02)”
- Co-Investigator 2018-19: College Research Committee (CRC) and College Dean, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research have approved an Internal Research Grant (IRG) 2018-19 research proposal “Antibacterial and antifungal properties of Polyiodides [M(crown ether)2]In (n=3, 5, 7) with Metaliodides MI (M= Rb, Cs and Cu) on Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus faecalis, Bacillus subtilis, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans [Ref: IRG-2018-A-PH-01.
- Co-investigator 2019-20: College Research Committee (CRC) and College Dean, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research have approved an Internal Research Grant (IRG) 2019-20 for research proposal “Antimicrobial activity of polyiodide complexes of sandwiched Group I crown ethers-Optimization on 12-crown-4 and Computational analysis” (Ref. No. 2019-IRG-PH-5)” In Cooperation with Mauritius University
- Co-Investigator 2020-21: College Research Committee (CRC) and College Dean, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research have approved an Internal Research Grant (IRG) 2019-20 for research proposal “Synthesis of novel polymeric bio synthesized nanocomposites M [AV(P)n]I3 (M=Na, AV=Aloe Vera, P = PVP) with, their antimicrobial activities on 10 pathogens, their impact on SARS-CoV-2 and further pandemics” (Ref. No. 2020-IRG-PH-10)
- Co-Investigator 2021-22: Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research has approved AU Funded Research Grant AY 2021-22 (IRG) for research proposal: “Antimicrobial properties of novel biopolymers [AV(PVP)n-PP]I3 (M=Na, AV=Aloe Vera, PVP, PP = Polyphenol) with potential uses against Surgical Site Infections (SSI), SARS-CoV-2 and further pandemics” (Ref. No. 2021-IRG-PH-2)
- Member in the International Academic Affairs Coordinators Committee, Ajman University
- Principal-Investigator 2022-23: Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research has approved AU Funded Research Grant AY 2022-23 (IRG) for research proposal: “Bioactivity guided fractionation and mechanistic studies on phytoconstituents from a plant of family costaceae against colorectal adenocarcinomas and their possible antimicrobial properties.” (Ref. No. 2022-IRG-PH-2). The approved budget for this research project is AED 20,000.
- Co-Investigator 2021-22: Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research has approved AU Funded Research Grant AY 2022-23 (IRG) for research proposal: “Secondary metabolites (SM) and metallic nanoparticles (MNP) mediated antimicrobial biomaterials with potential for infection control: AV-SM-PVP-I2 and SM-MNP” (Ref. No. 2022-IRG-PH-3). The approved budget for this research project is AED 48,850
- Shortlisted Contributing Competitors- The Third Forum for Women in Research: QUWA: Empowering Women in Research & Innovation, Sharjah University, UAE
- Topic Associate Editor for Frontiers in Pharmacology of Infectious Diseases “Advances in synthesis, function, and antimicrobial therapeutic applications of metal-organic frameworks”, 2022-2023, ONGOING
- Pharmacy College - Undergraduate Student Research- 6th AU Student Research Day, AU (June 2022)-“Garlic mediated biosynthesis of AgNP and their antimicrobial properties” June 2022
- 23.-25. January 2023-7th International Conference of Pharmacy and Medicine (ICPM), Best Poster Student Research (25.1.2023)- “Clove-AgNP antimicrobials”
- Winner-Undergraduate Student Research- 7th AU Student Research Day, AU (30.5.2024)-“Synergistic Action of two plant-based extracts (Rosemary-Clove) on their antimicrobial properties and their relevance to Dentistry” May 2024
- Special Issue Guest Editors Dr. Zehra Edis and Dr. Samir Haj Bloukh Special Issue: Hydrogels, Biopolymers, and Applications as Antimicrobial Agents https://www.mdpi.com/journal/polymers/special_issues/1G16U60ZAY since 1.2024