Dr. Khalid Mohammed Naji
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Dr. Khalid Mohammed Naji

Guest Scientist
Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Germany


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Bangalore University, India

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Biography

Dr. Khalid Mohammed Naji Saeed is currently working as Research Scientist of Chemical Ecology in Konstanz University, Konstanz, Germany. He was also designated as Assistant Professor of Biochemistry in Chemistry Department, Sana’a University, Yemen. He has completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Bangalore University, India. He was awarded of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) full scholar ship to do M.Sc. Biochemistry at Bangalore University, Bangalore, India. He is member of Yemeni Biological Society, Yemeni Chemical Society, Yemeni’s Chemical Safety Society and member of the national Fabrics & Lethers Standrds committee - Yemen. He has published 9 research articles in journals and 5 papers in conference and symposium.

Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Enzymology
62%
Biochemistry
90%
Protein Chemistry
75%
Biochemical Engineering
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
31
Abstracts
6

Selected Publications

  1. Junghare, M., J. Frey, K.M. Naji, D. Spiteller, G. Vaaje-Kolstad and B. Schink, 2022. Isophthalate: Coenzyme A ligase initiates anaerobic degradation of xenobiotic isophthalate. BMC Microbiol., 10.1186/s12866-022-02630-x.
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  2. Al-Maqtari, M.A., K.M. Naji and L.K. Ali, 2022. Extraction and immobilization of proteolytic enzyme from local Yemeni bean seeds (Dolichos lablab L.). Univ. Aden J. Nat. Appl. Sci., 23: 375-381.
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  3. Naji, K.M., B.Y. Al-Khatib, N.S. Al-Haj and M.R. D’souza, 2021. Hepatoprotective activity of melittin on isoniazid- and rifampicin-induced liver injuries in male albino rats. BMC Pharmacol. Toxicol., 10.1186/s40360-021-00507-9.
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  4. Naji, K.M., F.H. Thamer, A.A. Numan, E.M. Dauqan, Y.M. Alshaibi and M.R. D'souza, 2020. Ferric-bipyridine assay: A novel spectrophotometric method for measurement of antioxidant capacity. Heliyon, 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03162.
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  5. Shediwah, F.M.H., K.M. Naji, H.S. Gumaih, F.A. Alhadi, A.L. Al-Hammami and M.R. D'Souza, 2019. Antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic activity of Costus speciosus against atherogenic diet-induced hyperlipidemia in rabbits. J. Integr. Med., 17: 181-191.
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  7. Mareai, S.S., K.M. Naji, K. Gawli and J. Rajesha, 2018.. Protective effect of secoisolariciresinol diglycoside in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in rats. J. Clin Cell. Immunol, Vol. 9. 10.4172/2155-9899.1000567.
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  8. Edrees, W.H., Q.Y. Abdullah, K.M. Naji and G. AL-Kaf, 2018. Biodegradation of paracetamol by native fungal species inhabiting wastewater of a pharmaceutical factory in sana’a, yemen. Univ. J. Pharm. Res., 2: 35-41.
  9. Edrees, W.H., A.G. AL-Kaf, Q.Y. Abdullah and M.K. Naji, 2018. Isolation and identification of a new bacterial strains degrading paracetamol isolated from yemeni environment. Clin. Biotechnol. Microbiol., 1: 257-270.
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  10. Al-Maydama, H.M., A.A. Abduljabbar, M.A. Al-Maqtari and K.M. Naji, 2018. Study of temperature and irradiation influence on the physicochemical properties of aspirin. J. Mol. Struc., 1157: 364-373.
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  11. Naji, K.M., E.S. Al-Shaibani, F.A. Alhadi, S.A. Al-Soudi and M.R. D’souza, 2017. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of single clove garlic against CCl4-induced hepatic damage in rabbits. BMC Complementary Altern. Med., Vol. 17. 10.1186/s12906-017-1916-8.
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  12. Naji, K.M., E.S. Al-Shaibani, F.A. Alhadi and M.R. Dsouza, 2017. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of single clove garlic against CCl 4-induced hepatic damage in rabbits. BMC Complement. Altern. Med., Vol. 17. 10.1186/s12906-017-1916-8.
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  13. Edrees, W.H.A., Q.Y.M. Abdullah, A.G. AL-Kaf and K.M. Naji, 2017. A review on comparative study between the physicochemical and biological processes for paracetamol degradation. Univ. J. Pharm. Res., 2: 12-21.
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  14. Edrees, W.H., Q.Y. Abdullah, K.M. Naji and A.G. Al-Kaf, 2017. Biodegradation of paracetamol by native fungal species inhabiting wastewater of a pharmaceutical factory in Sana'a, Yemen. Uni. J. Pharm. Res., 2: 35-41.
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  15. Dauqan, E.M.A., F.H. Thamer, M.K. Naji and Y. Alshaibi, 2017. Different extraction methods and antioxidant properties of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.)herb. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 1: 110-116.
  16. Dauqan, E.M.A., F.H. Thamer, K.M, Naji and Y. Alshaibi, 2017. Different extraction methods and antioxidant properties of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) herb. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 1: 110-116.
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  17. Al-Maqtari, M.A., K.M. Naji and L.K. Ali, 2017. Purification and characterization of proteolytic enzymes from local yemeni bean seeds (Dolichos lablab L.). J. Mod. Sci. Eng., 1: 8-13.
  18. Al-Kaf, A.G., N.K. Mohammed, Q.Y.M. Abdullah and W.H.A. Edrees, 2017. Occurrence of paracetamol in aquatic environments and transformation by microorganisms: A review. Chronicles Pharm. Sci., 1: 341-355.
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  19. Naji, K.M. and V.R. Devaraj, 2016. Alteration of amylase and phosphatase in Macrotyloma uniflorum under influence of cadmium, mercury and zinc stresses. Malaysian J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 2: 8-14.
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  20. Naji, K.M. and R.D. Varadahally, 2016. Alteration of amylase and phosphatase in Macrotyloma uniflorum under influence of cadmium, mercury and zinc stresses. Malaysian J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 2: 8-14.
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  21. Naji, K.M., M.A. Al-Maqtari, A.A. Al-Asbahi, Q.Y.M. Abdullah, R.N. Babu and V.R. Devaraj, 2015. Effect of daily chewing soft buds and leaves of Catha edulis (Khat) on the antioxidant defense system and oxidative stress markers in blood. Arabian J. Sci. Eng., 40: 1-6.
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  22. Naji, K.M., Q.Y.M. Abdullah, A.Q.M. Al-Zaqri and S.M. Alghalibi, 2014. Evaluating the biodeterioration enzymatic activities of fungal contamination isolated from some Ancient Yemeni mummies preserved in the National Museum. Biochem. Res. Int., 10.1155/2014/481508.
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  23. Naji, K.M., M.A. Al-Maqtari, N.A. Al-wsabai, R. Hussien and S. Al-Hazmy, 2013. Potential health effects of daily khat leaves Chewing: Study on the biochemical blood constituents changes among adults. Int. J. Biochem. Biotechnol., 2: 461-463.
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  24. Naji, K.M. and V.R. Devaraj, 2013. Biochemical response trends of Macrotyloma uniflorum, Lam. Subjected to dehydration stress in different growth conditions. World Applied Sci. J., 28: 934-941.
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  25. Naji, K.M. and V.R. Devaraj, 2013. Biochemical response trends of Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam. subjected to dehydration stress in different growth conditions. World Applied Sci. J., 28: 934-941.
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  26. Al-Ashwal, R.H., M.A. Al-maqtari, K.M. Naji, N.A. Alwsabai and S.M.A. Hazmy, 2013. Potential health effects of daily khat leaves chewing: Study on the biochemical blood constituents changes among adults in Sana’a city Yemen. Int. J. Biochem. Biotechnol., 2: 461-463.
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  27. Naji, K.M., M.A. Al-Maqtari and Q.Y. Abdullah, 2012. Influence of khat on the level of clinical biomarkers in blood of khat chewers. Faculty Sci. Bull., 24: 103-109.
  28. Ali, A.A.A., A.M.M. Ali and N.K. Mohammed, 2012. ABA biosynthesis defective mutants reduce some free amino acids accumulation under drought stress in tomato leaves in comparison with Arabidopsis plants tissues. J. Stress Physiol. Biochem., 8: 179-192.
  29. Naji, K.M. and V.R. Devaraj, 2011. Antioxidant and other biochemical defense responses of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.(Horse gram) induced by high temperature and salt stress. Braz. J. Plant Physiol., 23: 187-195.
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  30. Naji, K.M. and V.R. Devaraj, 2011. Antioxidant and other biochemical defense responses of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc.(Horse gram) induced by high temperature and salt stress. Braz. J. Plant Physiol., 23: 187-195.
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  31. Maqtari, M.A.A., K.M. Nagi and S.M. Al Hazmi, 2011. Identification and characterization of α-amylase from Yemeni bean (Dolichos lablab L.) seeds. Jordan J. Chem., 6: 219-229.
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  32. Naji, K.M. and V.R. Devaraj, 2009. Partial purification and characterization of newly expressed guaiacol peroxidase from dehydrated seedlings of horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) tissue culture. Fac. Sci. Bull. Sana'a Univ., 22: 39-48.
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