H. Khalifa

Prevalence of Coxiella burnetii antibodies in ruminant raw milk and a comparative meta-analysis in Egypt

Background: Q fever is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by Coxiella burnetii that affects many animal species and humans. The infection induces economic losses in the ruminant industry and has public health concerns due to abortions. Aim: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of C. burnetii antibodies in...

Genomic insights into carbapenemase- and extended-spectrum β-lactamase–producing gram-negative bacteria in aquatic and terrestrial animal reservoirs in the United Arab Emirates

Background The global spread of carbapenemase- and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)–producing Gram-negative bacteria represents a major One Health challenge, driven by interconnected human, animal, and environmental reservoirs. However, genomic data on antimicrobial-resistant bacteria associated with aquatic and te...

Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance

Combating colistin- and cefotaxime-resistant Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in dairy-based products: Occurrence, characterization, and ε-poly-L-lysine growth inactivation.

Continuous monitoring of foodborne pathogens, especially multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, is crucial for the food industry, healthcare, and regulatory agencies. This study assessed the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence genes (stx1, stx2, and eaeA) in Escherichia coli strains isolated from milk and...

First report of carbapenemase-producing bacteria from poultry farms in the United Arab Emirates: an emerging One Health threat

The first comprehensive report of carbapenemase-producing bacteria isolated from poultry farms in the United Arab Emirates is provided, offering important One Health insights into emerging antimicrobial resistance risks at the human–animal–environment interface.

Bridging the gap between experimental evidence and clinical applications of antipseudomonal phage therapy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the World Health Organization's (WHO) priority pathogens requiring urgent intervention because of its remarkable ability to develop antimicrobial resistance. The rapid emergence and global dissemination of multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa have made the treatment of these infections inc...

Aucubin as a multifunctional iridoid glycoside: Molecular pharmacology and therapeutic mechanisms supporting its potential as a drug discovery scaffold.

This review positions aucubin as a biologically informative iridoid glycoside with substantial scaffold-level relevance for future natural-product-inspired therapeutic development, rather than as a near-term clinical drug candidate.

Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity activities of natural products: therapeutic potential in Alzheimer’s disease

Overall, natural products represent promising candidates for managing neurogenesis and neuroplasticity in AD, although further clinical studies are required to validate their therapeutic efficacy.

Kinetic study of glyphosate biodegradation by actinobacterial consortium RH1: implications for bioremediation

The RH1 actinobacterial consortium efficiently degraded glyphosate, fitting best to the Haldane–Andrews kinetic model, highlighting RH1’s potential for bioremediation of glyphosate-contaminated soils.