Selected publications
2018
Journal Articles
- Expression of Homeobox Gene HLX and its Downstream Target Genes are Altered in Placentae From Discordant Twin Pregnancies. Twin Research and Human Genetics. 21. 2018
Journal Articles Unrefereed
- Isolation and characterization of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells derived from human third trimester placental chorionic villi and decidua basalis. Methods in Molecular Biology. 1710. 2018
2017
Journal Articles
Journal Articles Refereed
- Decellularized extracellular matrices produced from immortal cell lines derived from different parts of the placenta support primary mesenchymal stem cell expansion. PLoS One. 12. 2017
- Immunomodulatory properties of human placental mesenchymal stem/stromal cells. Placenta. 59. 2017
- Increased methylation and decreased expression of homeobox genes TLX1, HOXA10 and DLX5 in human placenta are associated with trophoblast differentiation. Scientific Reports. 7. 2017
- Mesenchymal Stem/Multipotent Stromal Cells from Human Decidua Basalis Reduce Endothelial Cell Activation. Stem Cells and Development. 26. 2017
- Native and solubilized decellularized extracellular matrix: A critical assessment of their potential for improving the expansion of mesenchymal stem cells. Acta Biomaterialia. 55. 2017
- Placental Vitamin D-Binding Protein Expression in Human Idiopathic Fetal Growth Restriction. Journal of Pregnancy. 2017. 2017
- Reduced aldehyde dehydrogenase expression in preeclamptic decidual mesenchymal stem/stromal cells is restored by aldehyde dehydrogenase agonists. Scientific Reports. 7. 2017
- The application of decellularized human term fetal membranes in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM). Placenta. 59. 2017
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Extracellular vesicles, exosomes and shedding vesicles in regenerative medicine - a new paradigm for tissue repair. Biomaterials Science. 6. 2017
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals
2016
Journal Articles Refereed
- An Update on Inflamm-Aging: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment 2016
- Decorin expression is decreased in first trimester placental tissue from pregnancies with small for gestation age infants at birth. Placenta. 45. 2016
- EGb761 protects against A beta(1-42) oligomer-induced cell damage via endoplasmic reticulum stress activation andHsp70 protein expression increase in SH-SY5Y cells. Experimental Gerontology. 75. 2016
- Epithelial-mesenchymal transition during extravillous trophoblast differentiation. Cell Adhesion & Migration. 10. 2016
- Establishment and characterization of fetal and maternal mesenchymal stem/stromal cell lines from the human term placenta. Placenta. 39. 2016
- Low-Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid Treatment Modulates the Production of Cytokines and Improves Trophoblast Function in an in Vitro Model of Early-Onset Preeclampsia. American Journal of Pathology. 186. 2016
- Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells Derived From a Reproductive Tissue Niche Under Oxidative Stress Have High Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Activity. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports. 12. 2016
- Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Mesenchymal Stem/Multipotent Stromal Cells From Decidua Parietalis of Human Term Placenta. Reproductive Sciences. 23. 2016
- Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Mesenchymal Stem/Multipotent Stromal Cells from Decidua Basalis of Human Term Placenta. Stem Cells International. 36. 2016
- Pyrroloquinoline quinone enhances the resistance to oxidative stress and extends lifespan upon DAF-16 and SKN-1 activities in C-elegans. Experimental Gerontology. 80. 2016
- The Emerging Role of HMGB1 in Neuropathic Pain: A Potential Therapeutic Target for Neuroinflammation 2016
2015
Journal Articles Refereed
- A(1-42) oligomer-induced leakage in an invitro blood-brain barrier model is associated with up-regulation of RAGE and metalloproteinases, and down-regulation of tight junction scaffold proteins. Journal of Neurochemistry. 134. 2015
- An EG-VEGF-Dependent Decrease in Homeobox Gene NKX3.1 Contributes to Cytotrophoblast Dysfunction: A Possible Mechanism in Human Fetal Growth Restriction. Molecular Medicine. 21. 2015
- Anti-angiogenic collagen fragment arresten is increased from 16 weeks' gestation in pre-eclamptic plasma. Placenta. 36. 2015
- Applications of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Studying the Neurodegenerative Diseases. Stem Cells International. 2015
- Decreased STAT3 in human idiopathic fetal growth restriction contributes to trophoblast dysfunction. Reproduction. 149. 2015
- Ectopic Bone Formation by Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Human Term Placenta and the Decidua. PLoS One. 10. 2015
- Effects of normal and high circulating concentrations of activin A on vascular endothelial cell functions and vasoactive factor production. Pregnancy Hypertension: an international journal of women's cardiovascular health. 5. 2015
- Genome-Wide Transcriptome Directed Pathway Analysis of Maternal Pre-Eclampsia Susceptibility Genes. PLoS One. 10. 2015
- Human Chorionic Villous Mesenchymal Stem Cells Modify the Functions of Human Dendritic Cells, and Induce an Anti-Inflammatory Phenotype in CD1+Dendritic Cells. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports. 11. 2015
- Icariin Intervenes in Cardiac Inflammaging through Upregulation of SIRT6 Enzyme Activity and Inhibition of the NF-Kappa B Pathway. BioMed Research International. 2015
- Mesenchymal stem cells reside in a vascular niche in the decidua basalis and are absent in remodelled spiral arterioles. Placenta. 36. 2015
- Oleanolic Acid Induces Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells to Neurons: An Involvement of Transcription Factor Nkx-2.5. Stem Cells International. 2015
- Placenta-derived angiogenic proteins and their contribution to the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Angiogenesis. 18. 2015
- Role of Exosomal Noncoding RNAs in Lung Carcinogenesis. BioMed Research International. 2015
2014
Journal Articles Refereed
- A novel combination of homeobox genes is expressed in mesenchymal chorionic stem/stromal cells in first trimester and term pregnancies. Reproductive Sciences. 2014
- Analysis of homeobox gene action may reveal novel angiogenic pathways in normal placental vasculature and in clinical pregnancy disorders associated with abnormal placental angiogenesis. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 5. 2014
- Dysfunctional Wnt/beta-catenin signaling contributes to blood-brain barrier breakdown in Alzheimer's disease. Neurochemistry International. 75. 2014
- EGb761 Provides a Protective Effect against A beta(1-42) Oligomer-Induced Cell Damage and Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption in an In Vitro bEnd.3 Endothelial Model. PLoS One. 9. 2014
- Hepatocyte-Like Cells Derived from Human Amniotic Epithelial Cells Can Be Encapsulated Without Loss of Viability or Function In Vitro. Stem Cells and Development. 23. 2014
- Increased decidual mRNA expression levels of candidate maternal pre-eclampsia susceptibility genes are associated with clinical severity. Placenta. 35. 2014
- Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine at King Abdullah International Medical Research Center. Stem Cells and Development. 23. 2014
- The Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Cardiovascular Aging. BioMed Research International. 2014
- The Role of Wnt Signaling in the Development of Alzheimer's Disease: A Potential Therapeutic Target?. BioMed Research International. 2014. 2014
Conference Proceedings
2013
Journal Articles Refereed
- Downstream targets of the homeobox gene DLX3 are differentially expressed in the placentae of pregnancies affected by human idiopathic fetal growth restriction. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 377. 2013
- Epimedium Flavonoids Counteract the Side Effects of Glucocorticoids on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 1. 2013
- Homeobox gene transforming growth factor β-induced factor-1 (TGIF-1) is a regulator of villous trophoblast differentiation and its expression is increased in human idiopathic fetal growth restriction. Molecular Human Reproduction. 19. 2013
- Homeobox genes and down-stream transcription factor PPARγ in normal and pathological human placental development. Placenta. 34. 2013
- Human Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cells (pMSCs) Play a Role as Immune Suppressive Cells by Shifting Macrophage Differentiation from Inflammatory M1 to Anti-inflammatory M2 Macrophages. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports. 9. 2013
- Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Chorionic Villi of Human Term Placenta. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports. 9. 2013
2012
Journal Articles Refereed
- Calreticulin has opposing effects on the migration of human trophoblast and myometrial endothelial cells. Placenta. 33. 2012
- Decidua parietalis-derived mesenchymal stromal cells reside in a vascular niche within the choriodecidua. Reproductive Sciences. 19. 2012
- Homeobox gene Distal-Less 3 is a regulator of villous cytotrophoblast differentiation and its expression is increased in human idiopathic foetal growth restriction. Journal of Molecular Medicine. 90. 2012
- Immunosuppressive Properties of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports. 8. 2012
- The role of homeobox genes in the development of placental insufficiency. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy. 32. 2012
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals
2011
Journal Articles Refereed
- Homeobox gene Distal-less 3 (DLX3) is a regulator of villous cytotrophoblast differentiation. Placenta. 2011
- Involvement of Gax Gene in Hypoxia-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension, Proliferation, and Apoptosis of Arterial Smooth Muscle Cells. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. 44. 2011
- The Role of Placental Homeobox Genes in Human Fetal Growth Restriction. Journal of Pregnancy. 2011. 2011
2010
Journal Articles Refereed
- Downstream Targets of Homeobox Gene HLX Show Altered Expression in Human Idiopathic Fetal Growth Restriction. American Journal of Pathology. 176. 2010
- Homeobox gene HLX is a regulator of HGF/c-met mediated migration of human trophoblast-derived cell lines. Biology of Reproduction. 83. 2010
- Homeobox gene distal-less 3 is expressed in proliferating and differentiating cells of the human placenta. Placenta. 31. 2010
- IFPA Meeting 2009 Workshops Report. Placenta. 24. 2010
- Mesenchymal stem cells in human placental chorionic villi reside in a vascular Niche. Placenta. 31. 2010
2009
Journal Articles Refereed
- Effects of HIV-1 infection in vitro on transendothelial migration by monocytes and monocyte-derived macrophages. Journal of Leukocyte Biology. 85. 2009
2008
Journal Articles Refereed
- GAPDH, 18S rRNA and YWHAZ are suitable endogenous reference genes for relative gene expression studies in placental tissues from human idiopathic fetal growth restriction. Placenta. 29. 2008
- Homeodomain protein HLX is expressed primarily in cytotrophoblast cell types in the early pregnancy human placenta. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 20. 2008
- Novel homeobox genes are differentially expressed in placental microvascular endothelial cells compared with macrovascular cells. Placenta. 29. 2008
2007
Journal Articles Refereed
- Expression and cellular localisation of chloride intracellular channel 3 in human placenta and fetal membranes. Placenta. 28. 2007
- Homeobox gene HLX1 is a regulator of colony stimulating factor-1 dependent trophoblast cell proliferation. Placenta. 28. 2007
- Homeobox genes are differentially expressed in macrovascular human umbilical vein endothelial cells and microvascular placental endothelial cells. Placenta. 28. 2007
- The ABC transporter BCRP/ABCG2 is a placental survival factor, and its expression is reduced in idiopathic human fetal growth restriction. FASEB Journal. 21. 2007
2006
Journal Articles Refereed
- Homeobox gene DLX4 expression is increased in idiopathic human fetal growth restriction. Molecular Human Reproduction. 12. 2006
- Homeobox gene ESX1L expression is decreased in human pre-term idiopathic fetal growth restriction. Molecular Human Reproduction. 12. 2006
- Homeobox gene HLX1 expression is decreased in idopathic human fetal growth restriction. American Journal of Pathology. 168. 2006
- IGFBP1 and Folistatin-like 3 genes are significantly up-regulated in expression profiels of the IUGR placenta. Placenta. 27. 2006
- Kupffer cell function during the erythocytic stage of malaria. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 21. 2006
Journal Articles Unrefereed
- Endothelium, blood vessels and angiogenesis - A workshop report. Placenta. 27. 2006
- Trophoblast differentiation: Progenitor cells, fusion and migration - A workshop report. Placenta. 27. 2006
2005
Journal Articles Refereed
2004
Journal Articles Refereed
- Growth and function of the normal human placenta. Thrombosis Research. 114. 2004
- Plasminogen fragmentation and increased production of extracellula matrix-degrading proteinases are associated with serous epithelial ovarian cancer progression. Gynecologic Oncology. 92. 2004
2003
Journal Articles Refereed
- Expression and localizaton of homeodomain proteins DLX4/HB9 in normal and malignant human breast tissues. Anticancer Research. 23. 2003
- GLUT12 expression in human placenta in first trimester and term. Placenta. 24. 2003
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals