76 hasil untuk "Kit Tan"

New records for Albania based on taxa from the Prespa National Park

Lulëzim Shuka; Kit Tan

Biodiversity Data Journal, Vol. 1 · 2013 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Twelve taxa are enumerated as new and three taxa confirmed for the flora of Albania. They were collected between 2007 and 2012 in the Prespa National Park of Albania which is part of the Prespa International Park, a biological protected area at the borders with F.Y.R. Macedonia and Greece. Four…

Proteomic profiling of senescent human diploid fibroblasts treated with gamma-tocotrienol

Jen-Kit Tan; Faizul Jaafar; Suzana Makpol

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Vol. 18 No. 1 · 2018 · Inggris · DOAJ

Abstract Background Replicative senescence of human diploid fibroblasts (HDFs) has been used as a model to study mechanisms of cellular aging. Gamma-tocotrienol (γT3) is one of the members of vitamin E family which has been shown to increase proliferation of senescent HDFs. However, the modulation…

Correlation between oxidative stress and inflammation with metabolomics profile in skeletal muscle of ageing animal model and its modulation by tocotrienol-rich fraction

Siti Liyana Saud Gany; Nur Fatin Nabilah Mohd Sahardi; Jen Kit Tan dkk.

British Journal of Biomedical Science, Vol. 83 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

IntroductionSarcopenia, characterised by age-associated decline in skeletal muscle mass and function, is driven by multifactorial mechanisms including oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and genomic instability. The imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defence…

Cuproptosis- and m6A-Related lncRNAs for Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Yuezhi Zhu; Jen Kit Tan; Jo Aan Goon

Biology, Vol. 12 No. 8 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Cuproptosis and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) have potential as prognostic predictors in cancer patients, but their roles in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are unclear. This study aimed to screen a total of 375 HCC samples were retrieved from the TCGA database, and lncRNAs related to cuproptosis and m6A…

Performance Evaluation of Multi-Channel Wireless Mesh Networks with Embedded Systems

Whye Kit Tan; Sang-Gon Lee; Jun Huy Lam

Sensors, Vol. 12 No. 1 · 2012 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Many commercial wireless mesh network (WMN) products are available in the marketplace with their own proprietary standards, but interoperability among the different vendors is not possible. Open source communities have their own WMN implementation in accordance with the IEEE 802.11s draft standard…

Roles of Traditional and Next-Generation Probiotics on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Yuezhi Zhu; Jen Kit Tan; Jia Liu dkk.

Antioxidants, Vol. 13 No. 3 · 2024 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its progressive stage, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), are becoming one of the most common chronic liver diseases globally. Lifestyle interventions such as weight reduction, increased physical activity, and maintaining healthy diets play a pivotal…

Response to comments on: Eating disorders in children and adolescents

Juliet Sher Kit Tan; Courtney Davis; Chu Shan Elaine Chew

Singapore Medical Journal, Vol. 63 No. 10 · 2022 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Essential Oil Profile, Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of

Sanja Ćavar Zeljković; Kit Tan; Sonja Siljak-Yakovlev dkk.

Natural Product Communications, Vol. 12 · 2017 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

This work presents the first phytochemical investigation of Geranium kikianum Kit Tan & G. Vold (Geraniaceae), a species endemic to the southern Peloponnese, Greece. The essential oil from aerial parts of the plant was isolated by hydrodistillation and its chemical composition characterized by…

Effects of Microalgae on Metabolic Syndrome

Kartthigeen Tamel Selvan; Jo Aan Goon; Suzana Makpol dkk.

Antioxidants, Vol. 12 No. 2 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic disturbances, including abdominal obesity, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and hyperglycemia. Adopting a healthier lifestyle and multiple drug-based therapies are current ways to manage…

Therapeutic Potentials of Microalgae and Their Bioactive Compounds on Diabetes Mellitus

Kartthigeen Tamel Selvan; Jo Aan Goon; Suzana Makpol dkk.

Marine Drugs, Vol. 21 No. 9 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin secretion, insulin resistance, or both. Oxidative stress and chronic low-grade inflammation play crucial roles in the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. There has been a growing interest in applying…

Zebrafish: A Pharmacological Model for Learning and Memory Research

Jen Kit Tan; Faris Hazwan Nazar; Suzana Makpol dkk.

Molecules, Vol. 27 No. 21 · 2022 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Learning and memory are essential to organism survival and are conserved across various species, especially vertebrates. Cognitive studies involving learning and memory require using appropriate model organisms to translate relevant findings to humans. Zebrafish are becoming increasingly popular as…

Single-cycle, pseudotyped reporter influenza virus to facilitate evaluation of treatment strategies for avian influenza, Ebola and other highly infectious diseases in vivo

Tiong Kit Tan; Pramila Rijal; Kuan-Ying A. Huang dkk.

Frontiers in Immunology, Vol. 16 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

The rapid spread of infectious diseases presents a significant global threat, with seasonal influenza viruses, leading to 290,000–650,000 deaths annually. Emerging high pathogenic influenza strains from animals such as H5N1 and H7N9 further exacerbates pandemic risks. While developing effective…

A Security Analysis of the 802.11s Wireless Mesh Network Routing Protocol and Its Secure Routing Protocols

Seong-Moo Yoo; Jun Huy Lam; Sang-Gon Lee dkk.

Sensors, Vol. 13 No. 9 · 2013 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) can act as a scalable backbone by connecting separate sensor networks and even by connecting WMNs to a wired network. The Hybrid Wireless Mesh Protocol (HWMP) is the default routing protocol for the 802.11s WMN. The routing protocol is one of the most important parts…

A locally administered single-cycle influenza vaccine expressing a non-fusogenic stabilized hemagglutinin stimulates strong T-cell and neutralizing antibody immunity

Holly L. Sadler; Pramila Rijal; Tiong Kit Tan dkk.

Journal of Virology, Vol. 99 No. 2 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Current influenza vaccination approaches protect against specific viral strains, but do not consistently induce broad and long-lasting protection to the diversity of circulating influenza viruses. Single-cycle viruses delivered to the respiratory tract may offer a promising solution as…

Effect of dietary restriction on health span in Caenorhabditis elegans: A systematic review

Jazween Loo; Muhammad Arif Fikri Shah Bana; Jen Kit Tan dkk.

Experimental Gerontology, Vol. 182 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Dietary restriction (DR) interventions have demonstrated their efficacy in extending lifespan; however, the association between lifespan extension and health span remains unclear. This article aims to analyze the relationship between DR-induced lifespan and health span in Caenorhabditis elegans (C…

Pre-operative Serum Alkaline Phosphatase as a Predictor for Hypocalcemia Post-Parathyroid Adenectomy

Seng Cheong Loke, Alvin Wai Kit Tan, Rinkoo Dalan, Melvin Khee-Shing Leow

International Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 9 No. 7 · 2012 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background. Post-operative hypocalcemia (POH) may complicate parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. This study investigates the relationship between POH and pre-operative risk factors to identify a simple method to predict POH risk.Methods. Retrospective data on risk factors for 29…

Preventative and therapeutic potential of tocotrienols on musculoskeletal diseases in ageing

Siti Liyana Saud Gany; Kok-Yong Chin; Jen Kit Tan dkk.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, Vol. 14 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Musculoskeletal health is paramount in an ageing population susceptible to conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis and fractures. Age-related changes in bone, muscle, and joint function result in declining musculoskeletal health, reduced mobility, increased risk of falls, and persistent…

Investigating the association factors of acute postpartum pain: a cohort study

Chin Wen Tan; Nicole Y-Kit Tan; Rehena Sultana dkk.

BMC Anesthesiology, Vol. 23 No. 1 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Labor pain intensity is known to predict persistent postpartum pain, whereas acute postpartum pain may interfere with maternal postpartum physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Nevertheless, there is little research studying the association between labor pain intensity and…

Efficacy of the Aqueous Extract of Azadirachta indica Against the Marine Parasitic Leech and Its Phytochemical Profiling

Balu Alagar Venmathi Maran; Dawglas Josmeh; Jen Kit Tan dkk.

Molecules, Vol. 26 No. 7 · 2021 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Zeylanicobdella arugamensis (Hirudinea), a marine parasitic leech, not only resulted in the mortality of the host fish (Groupers) but also caused economic losses. The current study aimed to elucidate the antiparasitic efficacy of the aqueous extract of the Azadirachta indica leaves against Z…

Diagnostic performance of serum metabolites biomarker associated with colorectal adenoma: a systematic review

Maryam Fatimah Abu Bakar; Siok Fong Chin; Suzana Makpol dkk.

PeerJ, Vol. 12 · 2024 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Evidence on serum biomarkers as a non-invasive tool to detect colorectal adenoma (CRA) in the general population is quite promising. However, the sensitivity and specificity of these serum biomarkers in detecting disease are still questionable. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence…