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A Mini review of qRT-rtPCR technology application in uncovering the mechanism of food allergy and in the search for novel interventions

Barbour E.K.; Shaib H.A.; Ahmadieh D.M.; Kumosani T.; Hamadeh S.K.; Azhar E.; Harakeh S. (2013)

This mini review targets the inclusion of recent selected citations, between the year 2006 and 2012, that implement the qRT-rtPCR technology in their experimental designs, targeting the uncovering of the mechanism of food ...
A structural model for evaluating the sector-specific impacts of preferential trade agreements

Chaaban J.; Thomas A. (2008)

This paper develops and estimates a structural model of imperfect competition in international markets. The model incorporates a flexible non-linear demand framework with structural price equations. A general Conjectural ...
A virtual nozzle for simulation of spray generation and droplet transport

Sidahmed M.M.; Taher M.D.; Brown R.B. (SAN DIEGO525 B ST, STE 1900, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-4495 USA, 2005)

The objective of this study was to develop a computer simulation model that mimics the collective behaviour of droplets in the spray cloud from a flat-fan hydraulic nozzle. The break-up region of this virtual nozzle was ...
Activity concentrations and mean annual effective dose from gamma-emitting radionuclides in the Lebanese diet

Nasreddine L.; El Samad O.; Hwalla N.; Baydoun R.; Hamze M.; Parent-Massin D. (OXFORDGREAT CLARENDON ST, OXFORD OX2 6DP, ENGLAND, 2008)

Since the primary factor contributing to the internal effective dose in the human organism is contaminated food, the control of radionuclides in food represents the most important means of protection. This study was conducted ...
Acute effect of leptin and ghrelin injection on postprandial glycogen and lipid synthesis in rats

Bassil M.S.; Mrayati M.M.; Hwalla N.C.; Obeid O.A. (BASELALLSCHWILERSTRASSE 10, CH-4009 BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2007)

Aim: The study was designed to investigate the immediate (1 h) effect of leptin and ghrelin injection on in vivo postprandial hepatic glycogen and lipid synthesis. Animals and Methods: Adult Sprague-Dawley male rats were ...
Adolescent obesity and physical activity.

Hwalla N.; Sibai A.M.; Adra N. (2005)

[No abstract available]
Adolescent obesity in Syria: prevalence and associated factors

Nasreddine L.; Mehio-Sibai A.; Mrayati M.; Adra N.; Hwalla N. (MALDENCOMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA, 2010)

Background: Data on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Eastern Mediterranean countries remain scarce, particularly for children and adolescents. The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of obesity ...
Aegilops species from semiarid areas of Lebanon: Variation in quantitative attributes under water stress

Baalbaki R.; Hajj-Hassan N.; Zurayk R. (MADISON677 S SEGOE ROAD, MADISON, WI 53711 USA, 2006)

Aegilops species in semiarid areas constitute potentially important gene sources for abiotic stress resistance of domesticated Triticum species. Drought tolerance of several Aegilops species was evaluated, and the structure ...
AFLP reveals structural details of genetic diversity within cultivated olive germplasm from the Eastern Mediterranean

Owen C.A.; Bita E.-C.; Banilas G.; Hajjar S.E.; Sellianakis V.; Aksoy U.; Hepaksoy S.; Chamoun R.; Talhouk S.N.; Metzidakis I.; Hatzopoulos P.; Kalaitzis P. (NEW YORK233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA, 2005)

Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysis was used to assess genetic inter-relationships among olive varieties cultivated in the Eastern Mediterranean Basin. The genotypes sampled included most of the important ...
Agriculture at AUB: A Century of Progress

Daghir, Nuhad J. (AUB Press, )

In this informative book, Dr. Daghir presents a well-documented history of agricultural education at AUB from the early part of the 20th century to the current day. This account is preceded by an introductory chapter on ...
Anatomical observations of Pseudomonas savastanoi on Rhamnus alaternus

Temsah M.; Hanna L.; Saad A.T. (OXFORD9600 GARSINGTON RD, OXFORD OX4 2DQ, OXON, ENGLAND, 2007)

Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) was recently reported as a new host of Pseudomonas savastanoi. The main symptom on buckthorn is the formation of knots on stems, branches and occasionally on leaves. Knot formation and anatomical ...
Anatomical pathogenesis of Pseudomonas savastanoi on olive and genesis of knots

Temsah M.; Hanna L.; Saad A.T. (, 2009)

The development of the olive knot disease was studied taking into consideration the anatomical changes in the different parts of inoculated twig tissues, the genesis of knots and the defense reactions of the plant. At the ...
Antibiotic uptake by plants from manure-amended soils

Bassil R.J.; Bashour I.I.; Sleiman F.T.; Abou-Jawdeh Y.A. (PHILADELPHIA325 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 800, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 USA, 2013)

Antibiotics are extensively given to livestock to promote growth and reduce diseases. Therefore, animal manure often contains antibiotics. Once manure is applied to agricultural land to improve soil productivity, crops ...
Antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus species isolated from Llebanese dairy-based products

Zouhairi O.; Saleh I.; Alwan N.; Toufeili I.; Barbour E.; Harakeh S. (, 2010)

The study evaluated the antimicrobial resistance of molecularly characterized strains of Staphylococcus aureus and S. saprophyticus isolated from 3 Lebanese dairy-based food products that are sometimes consumed raw: kishk, ...
Antimony release in PET bottled natural water in Lebanon

Hureiki L.; Mouneimne Y. (LONDONALLIANCE HOUSE, 12 CAXTON ST, LONDON SW1H0QS, ENGLAND, 2012)

Antimony (Sb) leaching from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottling material was assessed in eight registered Lebanese brands of bottled natural water as a function of contact time. The study was performed indoors at 22 ...
Architecture of the pruned tree: Impact of contrasted pruning procedures over 2 years on shoot demography and spatial distribution of leaf area in apple (Malus domestica)

Stephan J.; Lauri P.-E.; Dones N.; Haddad N.; Talhouk S.N.; Sinoquet H. (2007)

• Background and Aims: Demography and spatial distribution of shoots are rarely studied on pruned trees. The present 2-year study deals with the effect of pruning strategies on shoot demography and development, and ...
Architettura del paesaggio in Marocco = Architecture du paysage au Maroc : un'esperienza di alta formazione e di cooperazione universitaria euro-mediterranea

Trovato, Maria Gabriella (Centro stampa di Ateneo Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria, 2008)
Assessing the movement of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in susceptible and tolerant cucumber germplasms using serological and nucleic acid-based methods

Abou-Jawdah Y.; Eid S.G.; Atamian H.S.; Havey M. (MALDENCOMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA, 2008)

Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (CYSDV) is an emerging virus causing significant yield losses in cucurbits. Simple but reliable detection and quantification methods are important tools for disease management. In ...
Assessment of thermal transitions by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) using a novel disposable powder holder

Abiad M.G.; Campanella O.H.; Teresa Carvajal M. (2010)

Foods and pharmaceuticals materials are exposed to various environmental conditions during processing and while in storage; therefore, stability and quality are key attributes of concern. The properties of foods and ...
Association between dietary patterns and the risk of metabolic syndrome among Lebanese adults

Naja F.; Nasreddine L.; Itani L.; Adra N.; Sibai A.M.; Hwalla N. (HEIDELBERGTIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, D-69121 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, 2013)

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the association between dietary patterns and the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its metabolic abnormalities among Lebanese adults, using data from a national nutrition ...

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