A Faculty Member from the Department of Biology Publishes a Global Study.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Zainab Nizar Jawad, a faculty member from the Department of Biology, published a study titled “Molecular Detection of Caspase 3, 8, and 9 Genes and ADIPOR1 (rs2275738) Polymorphism in Colorectal Cancer.”
In the journal Applied Nanoscience, it is listed in Scopus Q1.
The study aims to demonstrate that colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This type of cancer is caused by several important factors, including genetic factors, including apoptosis genes such as Caspase 3, 8, and 9.
The study included a study of high and low gene expression levels of Caspase 3, 8, and 9 genes and their relationship to the risk of colorectal cancer. It also studied the association of adiponectin receptor 1 (ADIPOR1) genotypes to determine their association with colorectal cancer compared to a control group (healthy individuals).
The study found that mutations in adiponectin receptor 1 (ADIPOR1) may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
