Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abdel-Rahman Hassanein
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Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abdel-Rahman Hassanein

Associate Professor
Suez Canal University, Egypt


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology and Toxinology from Suez Canal University Egypt

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Biography

Dr. Mohamed A. Abdel-Rahman is currently working as Assistant Professor, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science at Suez Canal University, Egypt. He obtained his PhD degree in molecular physiology & toxicology from Suez Canal University & Okayama University, Japan. He has awarded several Postdoctoral fellowships in the UK & Mexico funded from the Egyptian Government, Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development, Kuwait, The Third World Academy of Science (TWAS, Italy), the Company of Biologists (Cambridge) and the Academy of Biomedical Sciences, London. His research interests are focused on the Biochemical & Pharmacological Examination of Egyptian Animal Venoms with a particular focus on toxins with Neurotoxic, Cytotoxic and Cardiovascular Activity. He has a good track record including 2 books & articles appeared in the journals. He has presented his work at many national & international conferences in Egypt, Mexico, UK, USA and Qatar. In addition, he is serving as a member in the editorial board and reviewer in number of journals. He is member of various national & international scientific societies and the associate of TWAS-UNESCO & ParOwn Egypt, as well as the Distinguished Arab Scholar. He is advisor & co-advisor of 7 PhD and 5 MSc students. He has published 10 papers in journals. Dr. Mohamed A. Abdel-Rahman received number of honors include Award of the Best Poster presentation, The Distinguished Scholar Award, Sir Isaac Newton Scientific Award of Excellence, Postdoctoral travelling fellowship, Medal of Merit & Sheffield Hallam University Diamond, Postdoctoral travelling fellowship, Merit Certificate and Financial Awards.

Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Animal Venoms
62%
Neurotoxic Activity
90%
Cytotoxic Activity
75%
Cardiovascular Activity
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Abdel-Wahab, M., M. Miyashita, A. Kitanaka, H. Juichi and M. Sarhan et al., 2017. Isolation, structural identification and biological characterization of two conopeptides from the Conus pennaceus venom. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem., 81: 2086-2089.
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  2. Salem, M.L., N.M. Shoukry, W.K. Teleb, M.M. Abdel-Daim and M.A. Abdel-Rahman, 2016. In vitro and in vivo antitumor effects of the Egyptian scorpion Androctonus amoreuxi venom in an Ehrlich ascites tumor model. SpringerPlus, Vol. 5. 10.1186/s40064-016-2269-3.
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  3. Hassan, E.A., M.A. Abdel-Rahman, M.M. Ibrahim and M.F.M. Soliman, 2016. In vitro antischistosomal activity of venom from the Egyptian snake Cerastes cerastes. Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop., 49: 752-757.
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  4. Harrison, P.L., M.A. Abdel-Rahman, P.N. Strong, M.M. Tawfik and K. Miller, 2016. Characterisation of three alpha-helical antimicrobial peptides from the venom of Scorpio maurus palmatus. Toxicon, 117: 30-36.
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  5. Harrison, P.L., G.R. Heath, B.R. Johnson, M.A. Abdel-Rahman, P.N. Strong, S.D. Evans and K. Miller, 2016. Phospholipid dependent mechanism of smp24, an α-helical antimicrobial peptide from scorpion venom. Biochim. Biophys. Acta (BBA)-Biomembr., 1858: 2737-2744.
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  6. Abdel-Wahab, M., M. Miyashita, A. Kitanaka, H. Juichi and M. Sarhan et al., 2016. Characterization of the venom of the vermivorous cone snail Conus fulgetrum. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem., 80: 1879-1882.
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  7. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., V. Quintero-Hernandez and L.D. Possani, 2016. Scorpion Venom Gland Transcriptomics and Proteomics: An Overview. In: Venom Genomics and Proteomics, Gopalakrishnakone, P. and J.J. Calvete (Eds.). Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-94-007-6416-3, pp: 105-124.
  8. Altawil H.J.A., M.A. Abdel-Rahman, M.S. El- Naggar, Z.A. El-Khayat and M.M. Abdel-Daim, 2015. Antipyretic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of the Egyptian Spitting Cobra; Naja Nubiae Venom. J. Forensic. Toxicol. Pharmacol., Vol.4. .
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  9. Abdou, R.H., F.S. Abd El-Ghany, M. Abdel-Nabi and M.A. Abdel-Rahman, 2015. Toxicological effects of the horned viper venom Cerastes cerastes and their neutralization with the Egyptian scorpion Androctonus australis heamolymph. Indian J. Applied Res., 5: 38-41.
  10. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., P.L. Harrison and P.N. Strong, 2015. Snapshots of scorpion venomics. J. Arid Environ., 112: 170-176.
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  11. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., A.S. Ayed, Y. Abdel-Mottaleb, M.A.A. Omran and Z.I. Nabil, 2015. Cardiac disorders and mode of action of the Egyptian scorpion venom Androctonus bicolor on isolated toad's heart. J. Basic Applied Zool., 72: 137-144.
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  12. Harrison, P.L., M.A. Abdel-Rahman, K. Miller and P.N. Strong, 2014. Antimicrobial peptides from scorpion venoms. Toxicon, 88C: 115-137.
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  13. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., V. Quintero-Hernandez and L.D. Possani, 2013. Venom proteomic and venomous glands transcriptomic analysis of the Egyptian scorpion Scorpio maurus palmatus(Arachnida: Scorpionidae). Toxicon, 74: 193-207.
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  14. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., I.M. Abdel-Nabi, M.S. El-Naggar, O.A. Abbas and P.N. Strong, 2013. Conus vexillum venom induces oxidative stress in Ehrlich's ascites carcinoma cells: An insight into the mechanism of induction. J. Venomous Anim. Toxins Include. Trop. Dis., 19: 1-10.
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  15. Abdel-Rahman, M.A. and A. Abouzied, 2012. Biochemistry (Diploma of Biochemistry and Physiology). Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
  16. Ibrahim, M.M. and M.A. Abdel-Rahman, 2011. Natural infestation of Pimeliaphilus joshuae on scorpion species from Egypt. Exp. Applied Acarol., 55: 77-84.
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  17. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., I.M. Abdel-Nabi, M.S. El-Naggar, O.A. Abbas and P.N. Strong, 2011. Intraspecific variation in the venom of the vermivorous cone snail Conus vexillum. Comparative Biochem. Physiol. Part C: Toxicol. Pharmacol., 154: 318-325.
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  18. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., 2011. Intraspecific Diversity of Scorpion Venoms. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG., Saarbrucken, Germany.
  19. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., S.H. Ahmed and Z.I. Nabil, 2010. In vitro cardiotoxicity and mechanism of action of the Egyptian green toad Bufo viridis skin secretions. Toxicol. in Vitro, 24: 480-485.
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  20. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., M.A.A. Omran, I.M. Abdel-Nabi, O.A. Nassier and B.J. Schemerhorn, 2010. Neurotoxic and cytotoxic effects of venom from different populations of the Egyptian Scorpio maurus palmatus. Toxicon, 55: 298-306.
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  21. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., M.A.A. Omran, I.M. Abdel-Nabi, H. Ueda and A. McVean, 2009. Intraspecific variation in the Egyptian scorpion Scorpio maurus palmatus venom collected from different biotopes. Toxicon, 53: 349-359.
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  22. Abdel-Rahman, M.A., 2008. Intraspecific diversity of scorpions venom and its implication in the pathophysiological effects. J. Venom. Anim. Toxins Incl. Trop. Dis., 14: 191-191.
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  23. Abdel-Nabi, I.M., A. McVean, M.A. Abdel-Rahman and M.A.A. Omran, 2004. Intraspecific diversity of morphological characters of the burrowing scorpion Scorpio maurus palmatus (Ehrenberg, 1828) in Egypt (Arachnida: Scorpionida: Scorpionidae). Serket, 9: 41-67.
  24. Abdel-Nabi, I.M., N.E. Sherif, J. Behnke, S. Zalat and F. Gilbert et al., 2002. Haematological profile and parasitological survey of the domestic goats and camels of St Katherine, Sinai, Egypt. Egyptian J. Biol., 4: 109-118.
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  25. El-Rahman, M.A., M.A. Omran, I.M. Abdel-Nabi and M.F. Mohamed, 1999. Assessment of Albendazole (an antiparasitic drug) effects on the physiological activities of the cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscles of some experimental animals. Egyptian J. Biol., 1: 30-44.
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  26. El-Rahman, M.A., I.M. Abdel-Nabi, M.A. Omran and M.F. Mohamed, 1999. Cytotoxic effects of albendazole, an antiparasitic drug, on the liver of the rat: Subchronic study. Egyptian J. Biol., 1: 16-29.
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