Dr. Dhastagir Sultan Sheriff

Professor
University of Benghazi, Libya

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India

My URL
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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
Clinical Chemistry
Lipidology
Metabolism
Andrology

Selected Publications

  1. Sheriff, S.O. and D.S. Sheriff, 2014. Clinical laboratory tests: Right choice of the test for the benefit of the patient. J. Health Rev. Res., 1: 10-14.
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  2. Sheriff, D.S., 2014. Is it necessary to rename gestational diabetes mellitus? Ind. J. Endocrinol. Metab., Vol. 18. .
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  3. Elshaari, F., A.A. Alshaari, F. Elshaari, H. Elawamy and D.S. Sheriff, 2014. Serum adiponectin: A biomarker of ethnic heterogeneity in Libyan subjects? J. Clin. Exp. Res., 2: 95-98.
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  4. Elbadri, A.A., E. Fadwa, A.A. Alshaari, H.E. Kgeriani and D.S. Sheriff, 2014. A rare case of stridor with a right sided aortic arch in a Libyan patient. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 4: 1034-1040.
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  5. Sheriff, D.S., P. Sachu and F.A. Elshaari, 2013. HDL, APO B/APO A1 Ratio, Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease. In: Endocrinology and Metabolism: Type 2 Diabetes, Masuo, K. (Ed.). InTech Publishers, New York, USA., ISBN-13: 9789535111719, pp: 171-185.

  6. Sheriff, D.S., 2013. Nelson Mandela the Mandiba of every nation. J. Basic Med. Allied Sci., .
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  7. Sheriff, D.S., 2013. An insight into the medical humanities. Indian J. Med. Ethics, 10: 212-213.
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  8. Gargum, H., A.E.N. Al Zoki, I.F. El-Barassi, S.S. Muftah and F. El Shaari et al., 2013. Investigation on the acute and subacute toxicity Ofalhagi graecorum in experimental animals. Int. J. Applied Biol. Pharm. Technol., 4: 202-209.

  9. Elshaari, F.A., M.J. Abdalla and D.S. Sheriff, 2013. Perspective on-studies related to obesity, diet and adipocytokines. Int. J. Biol. Med. Res., 4: 3504-3512.

  10. Elshaari, F.A., D.S. Sheriff, A.E. Agela, A.A. Alshaari and S.S. Muftah, 2013. Screening for inborn errors of metabolism. Int. J. BioMed., 3: 211-214.

  11. Elshaari, F.A., A.A. Alshaari, S. Ali and D.S. Sheriff, 2013. Adiponectin/leptin ratio as a biomarker of acute metabolic stress. Int. J. Biol. Med. Res., 4: 3278-3283.

  12. Elbusaifi, S.F.M., M.J. Abdalla, D.S. Sheriff and S.O.E. El Saeity, 2013. Preliminary studies related to oxidant and antioxidant status and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity in Libyan breast cancer patients. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 7: 234-239.

  13. Elbadri, A.A., A.A. Alshaari and D.S. Sheriff, 2013. A perspective on serum lactic acid, lactic acidosis in a critical care unit. Int. J. BioMed., 3: 129-131.
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  14. Aljarari, N.M., S.S.P. Alexander and D.S. Sheriff, 2013. A2b adenosine receptors in SH-SY5Y cells-functional approaches. Int. J. Applied Biol. Pharm. Technol., 4: 81-88.

  15. Sheriff, S.O. and D.S. Sheriff, 2012. Calcium hydroxide diffusion associated with five different vehicles: A high performance liquid chromatographic study. Anal. Chem., 3: 1-10.

  16. Sheriff, D.S., E.F. Ali and M.T. Priya, 2012. Triglyceride effect on the dynamics of plasma lipoproteins and its possible link to atherogenesis. Libyan J. Med., Vol. 7. .
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  17. Sheriff, D.S., A.A. Alshaari and T. Manopriya, 2012. The need for co-ordinated studies for obesity-related problems like diabetes mellitus in Libyan population. Libyan J. Med., Vol. 7. 10.3402/ljm.v7i0.17314.
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  18. Sheriff, D.S. and F.A. Elshaari, 2012. The effect of fat diet on hepatic serum transaminases, oxidant- antioxidant profile and serum adiponectin in mice. J. Obes. Weight Loss Ther., Vol. 2 .
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  19. Manthiram, T.K., S. Banu and D.S. Sheriff, 2012. A mini review on impact of selenium on human health and diseases. IJIRR, 1: 1-5.

  20. Elfageih, R.I.E., F.A. Elshaari and D.S. Sheriff, 2012. Biochemical Studies Related to Testicular Torsion and Detorsion. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, New York, USA., ISBN-13: 9783659280993, Pages: 128.

  21. Aljarari, N.M. and D.S. Sheriff, 2012. A pharmacological characterization of adenosine receptors. Drug Discov., 2: 21-27.

  22. Sheriff, S.O., D.S. Sheriff, 2011. Ethical dilemmas in dentistry. Niger. Med. J., 52: 205-206.
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  23. Sheriff, D.S., 2011. Corruption in medical education: Time to introspect. Indian J. Med. Ethics, 8: 62-63.

  24. Sheriff, D.S. and T. Manopriya, 2011. Obesity, Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Endocrinol. Metab. Syndrome, Vol. S1 10.4172/2161-1017.S1-007.
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  25. Sheriff, D.S. and A.M. Jarari, 2011. Perspective on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Internet J. Med. Update, 6: 44-50.

  26. Elshaari, F.A., R.I. Elfagih, D.S. Sheriff and I.F. Barassi, 2011. Oxidative and antioxidative defense system in testicular torsion/detorsion. Indian J. Urol., 27: 479-484.
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  27. Thiruvagounder, M., S. Khan and D.S. Sheriff, 2010. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)-Is it an emerging risk factor for coronary artery disease?: Preliminary study in a local Indian population. Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J., 10: 221-226.
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  28. Sheriff, S.O., D.S. Sheriff and A.M. Jarari, 2010. Plasma zinc and copper levels in children of families with history of cardio-vascular disease. Ibnosina J. Med. Biomed. Sci., 2: 125-128.

  29. Sheriff, D.S., 2010. Take me home and allow me to die peacefully: An ethical dilemma of grave concern. Libyan J. Med., Vol. 5. 10.4176/091014.
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  30. Sheriff, D.S., 2010. Product endorsement by medical practitioners. Indian J. Med. Ethics, Vol. 8. .
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  31. Sheriff, D.S., 2010. Do lectures truly kindle learning process? Libyan J. Med., Vol. 5. 10.3402/ljm.v5i0.4878.
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  32. Sheriff, D.S., 2010. Bridging the gaps. CMAJ, 182: 176-176.
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  33. Sheriff, D.S. and O.S. Sheriff, 2010. The role of PhD teachers in medical education. Serbian J. Exp. Clin. Res., 11: 23-24.

  34. Sheriff, D.S. and O. Sheriff, 2010. The human cadaver: The silent teacher of human anatomy. Indian J. Med. Ethics, 7: 266-266.
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  35. Sheriff, D.S. and F.A. Elsharri, 2010. If gluttony is the culprit of adiposity is gourmet the panacea of health? A lesson from Indian cuisine. Libyan J. Med., Vol. 5. 10.3402/ljm.v5i0.5294.
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  36. Sheriff, D.S. and E.F. Ali, 2010. Perspective on plasma membrane cholesterol efflux and spermatozoal function. J. Hum. Reprod. Sci., 3: 68-75.
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  37. Priya, M.T., E.F. Ali and D.S. Sheriff, 2010. A Bird's eye view of non alcoholic fatty liver disease-an insulin resistant state. Acta Medica Saliniana, 39: 1-5.

  38. Priya, M.T. and D.S. Sheriff, 2010. A preliminary study of inflammatory markers in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patients. Libyan J. Med., Vol. 5. 10.3402/ljm.v5i0.5071.
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  39. Elshaari, F.A., A.E. Fatum and D.S. Sheriff, 2010. Spermatozoa-An unique representation of oxygen-antioxidant paradox. Acta Medica Medianae, 49: 43-58.
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  40. Sheriff, D.S., 2009. Proud to be the son of a mentally retarded mother. Indian J. Med. Ethics, 7: 192-193.
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  41. Sheriff, D.S., 2009. Introspection by a medical teacher on the present status of medical education in Libya. Libyan J. Med., 4: 135-136.
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  42. Sheriff, D.S. and S.O. Sheriff, 2006. Interventions in reproduction. Indian J. Med. Ethics, 3: 97-98.
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  43. Sheriff, D.S. and S.O. Sheriff, 2002. Critical evaluation of available medical literature: A general guideline for a busy physician. J. Assoc. Phys. India, 50: 931-936.
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  44. Sheriff, D.S., 1995. Teaching in an offshore Caribbean medical school. Am. J. Physiol., 269: S68-S69.

  45. Sheriff, D.S., 1995. Medical education and private institutions. J. Indian Med. Assoc., 93: 116-117.

  46. Sheriff, D.S., 1995. Analysis of semen in a constantly changing social context of medicine. Syst. Biol. Reprod. Med., 34: 125-132.
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  47. Sheriff, D.S., M. El Fakhri and K. Ghwarsha, 1994. Libyan family with hypercholesterolemia and increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in plasma. Clin. Chem., 40: 2313-2316.
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  48. Sheriff, D.S., 1993. Biochemistry: The molecular tongue of medicine. J. Indian Med. Assoc., 91: 84-85.
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  49. Sheriff, D.S., 1992. Regulating medical education. Natl. Med. J. India, 5: 251-251.
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  50. Sheriff, D.S., 1992. Lessons from my father. Am. J. Med., 93: 441-442.
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  51. Sheriff, D.S., 1992. Effect of gossypol on tissue levels of glutathione and thiobarbituric acid reactive products in rats. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 30: 734-735.
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  52. Sheriff, D.S. and M. Legnain, 1992. Evaluation of semen quality in a local Libyan population. Indian J. Physiol. Pharmacol., 36: 83-87.
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  53. Sheriff, D.S., 1991. Effect of vanadium on rat liver and testicular glutathione (GSH) and lipid peroxide levels. Reprod. Toxicol., 5: 513-515.
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  54. Sheriff, D.S., 1991. A farewell party for a medical teacher. Am. J. Med., 90: 620-621.
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  55. Sheriff, D.S. and M. El Fakhri, 1990. Serum lipoprotein profile and concentration of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-deficient subjects. Clin. Chem., 36: 393-394.
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  56. Sheriff, D.S., 1989. Erythrocyte glutathione concentration as a measure of oxidant stress in patients undergoing dapsone therapy. Ann. Clin. Biochem.: Int. J. Biochem. Med., 26: 199-200.
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  57. Sheriff, D.S., 1989. A dilemma in healthcare research. J. R. Soc. Med., 82: 638-638.
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  58. Obeidy, A.., I.A. Fities and D.S. Sheriff, 1989. The effect of gossypol on serum lipoproteins of adult rats. Hormone Metab. Res., 21: 649-651.
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  59. Sheriff, D.S., 1988. Literature and medical ethics. J. R. Soc. Med., 81: 688-690.
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  60. Sheriff, D.S., 1988. Gossypol and testicular lipids of adult rats. Hormone Metab. Res., 20: 691-692.
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  61. Sheriff, D.S. and M. El Fakhri, 1988. Tea consumption and serum lipids in a Libyan population in Benghazi. Ann. Clin. Biochem., 25: 670-672.
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  62. Sheriff, D.S. and M. El Fakhri, 1988. Libyan family with beta-thalassemia trait associated with hypercholesterolemia with widespread xanthomas. Clin. Chem., 34: 2385-2386.
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  63. El Mozoghi, H.M., M. El Fakhri and D.S. Sheriff, 1988. Alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase activities and bilirubin concentration in serum from Libyan donors. Clin. Chem., 34: 2153-2153.
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  64. Sheriff, D.S., K. Ghwarsha, K.B. Elgengan and M. El Fakhri, 1987. Effect of gossypol on the activity of erythrocyte Na+-K+ ATPase activity in vitro. Clin. Chem., 33: 309-309.
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  65. Sheriff, D.S., 1987. The place of basic research in education. J. R. Soc. Med., 80: 599-599.
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  66. Sheriff, D.S., 1987. Semen analyses in Hansen's disease. Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg., 81: 113-114.
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  67. Sheriff, D.S., 1987. Althesin in the management of ICP following head injury. J. Neurosurg., 66: 948-949.
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  68. El Fakhri, M., D.S. Sheriff, L. Chandrasena, J.D. Gupta, S.T. Rai and M.S. Qureshi, 1987. Erythrocyte glutathione concentrations in diabetics with cataracts, with and without glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Clin. Chem., 33: 1936-1937.
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  69. Sheriff, D.S., M. El Fakhri, K. Ghwarsha and K.B. Elgengan, 1986. Gossypol and lipid peroxidation. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 155: 457-458.
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  70. Sheriff, D.S., K. Ghwarsha, A.J. Baxi, K.B. Gengan, M. El Fakhri and J. Kishan, 1986. Serum vitamin E status in infants with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 155: 1142-1143.
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  71. Sheriff, D.S., 1986. Sexual medicine: Whose domain? Can. Med. Assoc. J., 135: 844-845.
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  72. Sheriff, D.S., 1986. Lysophospholipids in human semen. Clin. Chem., 32: 908-909.
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  73. Sheriff, D.S., 1986. Lactic acidosis and small cell carcinoma of the lung. Postgrad. Med. J., 62: 297-298.
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  74. Sheriff, D.S., 1986. Human embryo research. Is it ethical? Postgrad. Med., 80: 204-209.
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  75. Sheriff, D.S., 1986. Embryo research. Br. J. Hosp. Med., 35: 432-432.
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  76. Sheriff, D.S., 1985. Total sulfhydryl compounds in human seminal plasma. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 152: 725-726.
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  77. Sheriff, D.S., 1985. Sperm factors and fertilization in vitro. Fertil. Steril., 43: 669-671.
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  78. Sheriff, D.S., 1985. Phospholipid analyses in amniotic fluid contaminated by seminal ejaculate. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 152: 112-112.
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  79. Sheriff, D.S., 1985. Estriol versus nonstress testing. Obstet. Gynecol., 66: 448-448.
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  80. Sheriff, D.S., 1985. Artificial insemination of single women. Fertil. Steril., 44: 713-714.
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  81. Sheriff, D.S., 1985. Another cause of facial nerve palsy. Postgrad. Med., 77: 54-54.
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  82. Sheriff, D.S. and K.G. Hwarsha, 1985. Cholesterol levels as a measure of degeneration of human hydatid cyst. Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg., 79: 561-561.
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  83. Mir, N.A., M. Fakhri, M. Abdelaziz, J. Kishan and A. Elzouki et al., 1985. Erythrocyte glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase status of newborns and adults in eastern Libya. Ann. Trop. Paediatr., 5: 211-213.
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  84. Sultan Sheriff, D.F.K. Dar and S.A. Kidwai, 1984. Metallic elements in hydatid fluid. J. Helminthol., 58: 335-356.
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  85. Sheriff, D.S., 1983. Harmful effects of smoking on spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis. Fertil. Steril., 39: 721-722.
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  86. Sheriff, D.S., 1983. Adolescent sexuality: A worldwide concern. Postgrad. Med., 74: 61-61.
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  87. Sheriff, D.S., 1982. The lipid composition of human testis in patients with bilateral varicocele as cause of infertility. Andrologia, 14: 150-153.
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  88. Sheriff, D.S., 1980. The lipid composition of human epididymis. Int. J. Androl., 3: 282-286.
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  89. Sheriff, D.S., 1980. Influence of hormones on testicular lipids of adult rats. Hormone Res., 13: 165-173.
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  90. Sheriff, D.S. and P. Govindarajulu, 1978. The lipid composition of human testis in testicular feminization syndrome. Hormone Res. Paediatr., 9: 107-111.
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  91. Sheriff, D.S. and P. Govindarajulu, 1978. Role of prolactin on the development of the prepubertal testes of the rat. Hormone Res. Paediatr., 9: 161-168.
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  92. Sheriff, D.S. and P. Govindarajulu, 1977. Lipids in human testis. Hormone Res. Paediatr., 8: 58-63.
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  93. Sheriff, D.S. and P. Govindarajulu, 1976. Prolactin and testicular lipids. Hormone Res. Paediatr., 7: 146-151.
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  94. Sheriff, D.S. and P. Govindarajulu, 1975. Hormonal influence on testicular lipids. Hormone Res. Paediatr., 6: 387-392.
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