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 Professor

Department of  Biological Sciences

Faculty of Sciences

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Phone: 6952291

Email: alattar@kau.edu.sa

Professor ATEF MOHAMMED AL-ATTAR

 Professor

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Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details:


Name                     : ATEF MOHAMMED ABDUL AZIZ AL-ATTAR

Place of  Birth         : Taif, Saudi Arabia

Date of Birth           : 1963

Nationality              : Saudi

Marital Status          : Married

No. of Dependent Children : 3


Academic Degree   :  Professor.


Address                    : Department of  Biological Sciences               

                           Faculty of Sciences

                                  King Abdulaziz University

                                  P.O. Box. 15758

                           Jeddah 21454

                                  Saudi Arabia.

Web site 2                 : www.al-attaronline.net
Mobile                  :  00966504629915                      
Fax                            : 0096626914286


Academic Record:


- Ph.D.  Zoology/ Animal Physiology.  Science College. Alexandria University, Egypt.

- M.Sc.  Zoology/ Animal Physiology. Science College. King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia.

- B.Sc. Biology. Education College. Umm-AlQura University, Saudi Arabia.

Research Topics:


- Ph.D., Physiology (PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF FISH OIL ON LIVER   TUMOUR INDUCED BY DMBA IN THE EGYPTIAN TOAD).

 

- M.Sc., Physiology (PHYSIOLOGICAL AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS OF THE FISH, CYPRINION MHALENSIS AFTER CHRONIC COPPER EXPOSURE).

Membership of Scientific Associations:

 

- The Physiological Society (UK).
- European Society  of Endocrinology.
- The Japanese Society of Toxicology.
- British Pharmacological Society.
- Saudi Biological Society.

- Egyptian German Society of Zoology.

- Union of Arab Biologists.

- Saudi Society for Food & Nutrition.

- Saudi Society for Environmental Sciences.
- Saudi Pharmaceutical Society.

- Saudi Society of Biotechnology.
- Saudi Society of Microscopes.
- Saudi Society of Distance Learning.
  

Participation in Conferences, Symposia, Workshops and Other Activities:

- Employment of learning outcomes in the electronic course. Mar. 3, 2021. Deanship of e-Learning and Distance Education.  King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

- Employment of safe homework in e-learning. Feb. 23, 2021. Deanship of e-Learning and Distance Education.  King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

- The Essential Academic Leader.  Oct. 18-19, 2015. Ministry of Education. Academic Leadership Center. Jeddah. Saudi Arabia.

- 22nd International  Congress on Anti-Cancer Treatment. Feb. 1-4, 2011. Palace of Congress. Paris. France.

- Creative Teaching and Training. Nov. 7-9,  2010. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

- The Art and Skills of Dealing with Other. Oct. 10- Nov. 2, 2010. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Academic Course Design. Oct. 10-12, 2010. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

- 22nd International  Congress on Anti-Cancer Treatment. Feb. 1-4, 2011. Palace of Congress. Paris. France.

- Creative Teaching and Training. Nov. 7-9,  2010. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


- Methods and Methodology of Scientific Research. Sept. 28-29, 2010. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


- Herbal Medicine between Theory and Application. Jun. 8, 2010. Faculty of Education. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Strategic  Management Skills. Mar. 2-3, 2010. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


- Fourth Saudi Science Conference. Mar. 21-24, 2010. Taibah University.  Madinah Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Self-made and Creativity in The Curriculum. Nov. 7-9, 2009. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Second International Breast Cancer Conference. Oct. 20-21, 2009.  Princess Noorah Oncology Center. King Abdul Aziz Medical City. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

 

-Innovation and Creative Academic Thinking. Oct. 17-18, 2009. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Develop The Skills of Administrative Leaders. Oct. 10-15, 2009. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


- Academic Performance Measurement. Jun. 25- Jul. 4, 2009.  International Islamic University. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia.


- Design and Development of The Scientific Article. Jun. 8-10, 2009. Deanship of Distance Learning.  King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Cancer Cytogenetics Conference. May 26-27,  2009. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

- The Art of Using Mental Map. May 17&19,  2009. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Educational Communication in Teaching Process. May 11-12,  2009. Center of Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Leadership Skills. May 9,  2009. Deanship of Community and Continuing Education. Center of Conferences. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Saudi Arabia</st1:country-region>.

- Environmental Rights' Conference. Apr. 21-22,  2009. <st1:country-region w:st="on">Kuwait</st1:country-region> Environment Protection Society. <st1:country-region w:st="on">Kuwait</st1:country-region>. 


- New Methods of Using  Personal Computer(PC)  in University Education. Apr. 20, 2009. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


- The 24th Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society Titled: Biotechnology Reality and Applications. Apr. 7-9,  2009. Taibah University. Madinah Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.


- The 2nd Medical Nutrition Therapy Symposium for Pediatric and Adult.  Apr. 1-2,  2009. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


- Fostering The Total Quality and Academic Accreditation Culture.  Mar. 31,  2009 - Teachers College. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 
- Pharmacology Day. Mar. 23,  2009. King Fahd Medical Research Center. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


- Teachers' Leadership and Students' Motivation Workshop. Mar. 15&17,  2009. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Clinical Pharmacokinetics Review Workshop. Saudi Pharmaceutical Society, Mar. 11,  2009. Hilton Hotel.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Midyear Meeting, Saudi Pharmaceutical Society, Mar. 11-12,  2009. Hilton Hotel.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 
- Curricula Design. Mar. 7-9,  2009. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


- Best of 2008 Oncology Symposium. Feb. 24-25, 2009. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Teachers' (Education) College: Vision, Mission and Goals Workshop. Nov.  26,  2008. Teachers' College. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Food Safety. Nov. 11,  2008. King Fahd Medical Research Center. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Preparatory Year For the Steps Towards Progress. Nov. 5,  2008. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- World Maritime Day. Oct. 26,  2008. Center of Conferences. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- The First International Conference on Nanotechnology. Jun. 17-18,  2008. Center of Nanotechnology. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 


- Panel Discussion on the Development of Materials in the University. Apr. 27,  2008. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- The Role of Information in Environmental Education. Apr. 12,  2008. King Fahd Medical Research Center. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Medical Nutrition Therapy Symposium for Pediatric and Adult. Mar. 31- Apr. 3, 2008. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Your Precious Health and Your Students. Mar. 25-26,  2008. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Teaching Methods in Large Groups. Feb. 25,  2008. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Simulation in Education. Feb. 19, 2008. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Important Strategies for Being Successful at Publishing Your Scientific Work. ٍSpeaker:  Prof. Dr. Susan Lanham-New,  University of Surry. UK.  Feb. 5,  2008. King Fahd Medical Research Center. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah. Saudi Arabia.

 

- Environmental Pollution in Coastal Area Workshop. Jan. 30,  2008. Water Research Center. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Effective Teaching Skills. Nov. 5-6,  2007. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Learning by Problems Solving. Sept. 24,  2007. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

- New Methods for Evaluation . Sept. 18,  2007. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

 

- The New Trends in Teaching Methods. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Quality Assurance in Education. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Mind Maps. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Skills of Statistical Analysis Using SPSS Programme. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- The Preparation of Training Portfolios. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Learned Helplessness. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- The New Applications of Ultrasound Rays. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Algae and Its Role in Environmental Pollution Measuring. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- The Green Pharmacy. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

 

- Herbs Medication. Teachers' College. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.


Main Duties:

 Teaching the following courses to under-graduate students:
- General Zoology ( Cytology, Histology, Taxonomy).
- General Health.
- Ecology.
- Pollution and Environmental Protection.
- Invertebrates.
- Vertebrates.
- Embryology.
- Comparative Anatomy.
- Biological Terminology.
- Animal Physiology.
- Human Physiology.
- Biochemistry.

 

Supervision of Theses:

- 7 M. Sc. and 7 Ph.D., Department of  Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.

 Administrative Duties,  University and Community Service:

- Deputy Director of Princess Dr. Najla Bint Saud Al-Saud Center for Excellence Research in Biotechnology. King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

- Member of the Committee for Academic Promotions, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

- Member of the Scientific Awards Committee, King Abdulaziz University.

- Head of Zoology Division, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

- Member of the Graduate Studies Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.

- Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Society for Environmental Sciences.


- Head of Center of Strategic Planning and Development Management.  Teachers College, Jeddah. King Abdul Aziz University.


- Head of Sciences Department. Teachers College, Dammam.


- The member  of the Academic staff members committee.


- The scientific team member of the contracting committees of the Teachers' Colleges and the girls in Jordan and Syria.


- The supervision of follow-up committee of the students of  Sciences Department.


- The supervisor of the committee of the preparation of the Academic schedule of Sciences Department.


- The supervisor committee of the provision of the need of the College from the National Academic staff members.


-The committee member of the preparation of the recording rules and the deletion. 

 
- The supervisor of the committee of the preparation of the Academic Schedule of the College. 


- A permanent member in the committees of the interviews  to the Sciences students.


- A permanent member in the committees of the interviews  of the applicants of the Academic vacancies  in Sciences Department.


- The supervisor on the written examinations preparation committee of the applicants on the Academic vacancies in Sciences Department.


- The supervision of development committee and the description of Academic courses in Sciences Department / Biology.


- The supervision of the committee of the follow-up of the biological laboratories.


- Study committee member and the evaluation of the examinations of the Scientific Departments (Sciences. Mathematics, Computers Sciences).


- The member of the unit of the academic and administrative follow-up.

 

Scholarships and Awards:
- Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, King Abdul Aziz University, Academic Year: 2009/2010.


- Teaching Award/Biology, Teachers College, Dammam, Academic Year:  2005/2006.

 

- Modern  Methods in Education. May 30 & Jun. 1, 2009. Center for Teaching and Learning Development. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Education

Employment

Research Interests

Area of Research:

- Diabetes, Obesity and  Cancer Researches.

-Physiological, Biochemical, Toxicological, Histopathological and  Experimental studies on the effect of natural products on pathological cases induced by diabetogenic agents,  pollutants, toxicants and carcinogens.
 

Technical Research Experiences: 

-  Pollutant toxicity and analytical determination.

-  Median tolerance level ( TLm ) or LC50.

-  Determination of heavy metals.

- Detection of ecological profile ( e.g., morphometric measurements, water characterization).

-  Practical biochemical and haematological experiences.

- Histopathological analysis.

- Instrumental experiences  (e.g., Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Spectrophotometer ,  Light and Electron Microscopes ).

List of Publications: 

- Al-Attar A.M. 2022. Hematological and Biochemical Investigations on the Effect of Curcumin and Thymoquinone in Male Mice Exposed to Thioacetamide. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 29: 660-665.

- Al-Attar A.M, . Abu Zeid I.M.  and Alotaibi K.S. 2022. Cardioprotective Effect of Moringa Oil and Okra Oil in Male Rats Exposed to Thioacetamide. Current Science International. 11: 99-107.

- Abu Zeid I.M., Al-Asmari K.M., Altayb H.N., Al-Attar A.M., Qahl S.H. and Alomar M.Y. 2022.  Predominance of Antioxidants in Some Edible Plant Oils in Ameliorating Oxidative Stress and Testicular Toxicity Induced by Malathion. Life (Basel). 12: 350. 

 - Al-Attar A.M, . Abu Zeid I.M.  and Felemban L.F. 2022. An Update to Toxicological Profiles of Heavy Metals, Especially Lead as Hazardous Environmental Pollutant: A Review. Current Science International. 11: 51-63.

- Al-Attar A.M. and Al-Saeed F.A. 2021. Antioxidant and Protective Effects of Argan Oil and Flaxseed Oil on Diazinon-Induced Thyroid Function Disturbance in Male Rats. World Applied Sciences Journal. 39: 1-10.

- Al-Saeed F.A. and Al-Attar A.M. 2021. Pharmacological Properties and Health Benefits of Flaxseed: A Review. Current Science International. 10: 8-17.

- Alotaibi K.S., Al-Attar A.M., Alomar M.Y., Alghamdi S.A. and Abu Zeid I.M. 2021. Potential Health Benefits and Bioactive Components of Moringa oleifera: A review. Bioscience Research. 18: 161-167.

Al-Asmari K.M., Abu Zeid I.M., Altayb H.N., Al-Attar A.M. and Alomar M.Y. 2021. Alleviation of Malathion Toxicity Effect by Coffea arabica L. Oil and Olea europaea L. Oil on Lipid Profile: Physiological and In Silico Study. Plants. 10: 2314.

- Al-Attar A.M., Alsulami M.B. and Alomar M.Y. 2020. Effect of Almond Oil on Lipid Profile in Male Rats Exposed to Thioacetamide. World Applied Sciences Journal. 38: 365-374.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2020. Therapeutic Influences of Almond Oil on Male Rats Exposed to a Sublethal Concentration of Lead. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 27: 581-587.

- Al-Asmari K.M., Abu Zeid I.M. and Al-Attar A.M. 2020. Coffee Arabica in Saudi Arabia: An Overview. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Phytopharmacological Research. 10: 71-78.

- Al-Asmari K.M., Zeid I.M.A. and AlAttar A.M. 2020. Medicinal Properties of Arabica Coffee (Coffea arabica) Oil: An Overview. Advancements in Life Sciences. 8: 20-29.

- Al-Asmari K.M., Al-Attar A.M. and Abu Zeid I.M. 2020. Potential Health Benefits and Components of Olive Oil: An Overview. Bioscience Research. 17: 2673-2687.

- Al-Attar A.M., Alghamdi S.A. and Alabdali S.A.A. 2020. Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Effects of Juniperus procera Leaves Extract on Lead Induced Liver Injury in Male Rats. World Applied Sciences Journal. 38: 427-435.

- Felemban L.F., Al-Attar A.M. and Abu Zeid I.M. 2020. Medicinal and Nutraceutical Benefits of Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica). Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. 32: 15-26.

- Alomar M.Y. and Al-Attar A.M. 2019. Effect of Basil Leaves Extract on Liver Fibrosis Induced by Thioacetamide in Male Rats. International Journal of Pharmacology. 15: 478-485.

- Al-Attar A.M. and Alsalmi F.A. 2019. Influence of Olive Leaves Extract on Hepatorenal Injury in Streptozotocin Diabetic Rats. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 26: 1865-1874.

- Almalki D.A., Alghamdi S.A. and Al-Attar A.M. 2019. Comparative Study on the Influence of Some Medicinal Plants on Diabetes Induced by Streptozotocin in Male Rats. BioMed Research International. 2019: 1-11.

- Al-Attar A.M. and Alsalmi F.A. 2019. Effect of Olea europaea Leaves Extract on Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes in Male Albino Rats. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 26: 118-128.

 - Al-Attar A.M., Elnaggar M.H.R and Almalki E.A. 2018. Physiological Study on The Influence of Some Plant Oils in Rats Exposed to a Sublethal Concentration of Diazinon. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 25: 786-796.

- Mirza M.B., Elkady A.I., Al-Attar A.M., Syed F.Q., Mohammed F.A. and Hakeem K.R. 2018. Induction of Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest by Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Phoenix dactylifera L. (Ajwa dates) in Prostate Cancer Cells. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 218: 35-44.

- Al-Attar A.M., Elnaggar M.H.R and Almalki E.A. 2017. Protective Effect of Some Plant Oils on Diazinon Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity in Male Rats. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 24: 1162–1171.

- Al-Attar A.M. and Al-Rethea H.A. 2017. Chemoprotective Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Thioacetamide Induced Hepatic Fibrosis in Male Rats. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 24: 956-965.

- Al-Attar A.M., Alrobai A.A. and Almalki D.A. 2017. Protective Effect of Olive and Juniper Leaves Extracts on Nephrotoxicity Induced by Thioacetamide in Male Mice. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 24: 13-22.

- Al-Attar A.M., Alrobai A.A. and Almalki D.A. 2016. Effect of Olea oleaster and Juniperus procera Leaves Extracts on Thioacetamide Induced Hepatic Cirrhosis in Male Albino Mice. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 23: 363-371.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2015. Effect of Grapeseed Oil on Diazinon-Induced Physiological and Histopathological Alterations in Rats. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 22: 284-292.

- Al-Attar A.M. and Shawush N.A. 2015. Influence of Olive and Rosemary Leaves Extracts on Chemically Induced Liver Cirrhosis in Male Rats. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 22: 157-163.

- Al-Attar A.M. and Shawush N.A. 2014. Physiological Investigations on The Effect of Olive and Rosemary Leaves Extracts in Male Rats Exposed to Thioacetamide. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 21: 473-480.

- Al-Attar A.M. and Abu Zeid I.M. 2013. Effect of Tea (Camellia sinensis ) and Olive (Olea europaea L.) Leaves Extracts on Male Mice Exposed to Diazinon. BioMed Research International. 2013: 1-6.

 - Al-Attar A.M. 2012. Attenuating Effect of Ginkgo biloba Leaves Extract on Liver Fibrosis Induced by Thioacetamide in Mice. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2012: 1-9. 

- Al-Attar A.M. 2011. Vitamin E Attenuates Liver Injury Induced by Exposure to Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Copper in Albino Mice. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 18: 395-401. 

 

- Al-Attar A.M. 2011. Hepatoprotective Influence of Vitamin C on Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Cirrhosis in Wistar Male Rats. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 6: 218-233.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2011. Antioxidant Effect of Vitamin E Treatment on Some Heavy Metals-Induced Renal and Testicular Injuries in Male Mice. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 18: 63-72. 

- Zari T.A. and Al-Attar A.M. 2011. Therapeutic Effects of Olive Leaves Extract on Rats Treated with a Sublethal Concentration of Carbendazim. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. 15: 413-426.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2011. Protective Effect of Avicennia alba Leaves Extract on Gastric Mucosal Damage Induced by Ethanol. Research Journal of Medicinal Plant. 5: 477-490.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2010. Physiological and Histopathological Investigations on The Effects of α-Lipoic Acid in Rats Exposed to Malathion. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2010: 1-8. 

- Al-Attar A.M. 2010. Hypolipidemic Effects of Coenzyme Q10 in Experimentally Induced Hypercholesterolemic Model in Female Rats. American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology.  5: 14-23. 

- Al-Attar A.M. and Al-Taisan W.A. 2010. Preventive Effects of Black Seed (Nigella sativa) Extract on Sprague Dawley Rats Exposed to Diazinon. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 4: 957-968. 

- Al-Attar A.M. 2010. Antilithiatic Influence of Spirulina on Ethylene Glycol-Induced Nephrolithiasis in Male Rats. American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 6: 25-31. 

- Al-Attar A.M. 2010. Hematological, Biochemical and Histopathological Studies on Marsh Frog, Rana ridibunda, Naturally Infected with Waltonella duboisi. International Journal of Zoological Research. 6: 199-213. 

- Al-Attar A.M. and Zari T.A. 2010. Influences of Crude  Extract of Tea leaves, Camellia sinensis, on Streptozotocin Diabetic Male Albino Mice. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 17: 295-201.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2010. Physiological Study on the Effects of Acalypha wilkesiana Leaves Extract on Streptozotocin- Induced Experimental Diabetes in Male Mice. American Medical Journal. 1: 51-58.

 - Al-Attar A.M. 2010. Physiological and Biochemical Alterations in Sprague-Dawley Female Rats Subjected to High Fat Diet and Intermittent Fasting. Research Journal of Applied Sciences.  6: 2096-2104.

  - Al-Attar A.M. 2010. Physiological Effects of Some Plant Oils Supplementation on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences.  5: 55-71. 

- Al-Attar A.M. 2009. The Ameliorative Role of β-Carotene Pretreatment on Diazinon-Induced Enzymological and Histopathological Changes in Wistar Male Rats. Global Journal of Pharmacology. 3: 171-177.

- Al-Attar A.M. and Zari T.A. 2007. Modulatory effects of ginger and clove oils on physiological responses in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Pharmacol. 3(1):34-40.

- Zari T.A. and Al-Attar A.M. 2007. Effects of ginger and clove oils on some physiological parameters in streptozotocin-diabetic and non-diabetic rats. J. Med. Sci.  7(2):267-275.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2007. The influences of nickel exposure on selected physiological parameters and gill structure in the teleost fish, Oreochromis niloticus. J. Biol. Sci. 7(1):77-85.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2007. Chemopreventive effect of cinnamon extract on carbon tetrachloride-induced physiological changes in the frog, Rana ridibunda. J. Appl. Sci.7(1):79-90.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2006. Comparative physiological study on the effect of rosemary, tarragon and bay leaves extract on serum lipid profile of quail, Coturnix coturnix. Saudi J. Biol. Sci. 13:91-98.

--Al-Attar A.M. 2006. Physiological investigations on the protective effect of turmeric extract on the male tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, intoxicated with a sublethal concentration of cadmium. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool.  51A: 87-97.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2006.  The physiological response of the fish, Cyprinion mhalensis to mercury intoxication. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool.  51A: 123-137.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2005. Biochemical effects of short-term cadmium exposure on the freshwater fish, Oreochromis niloticus. J. Biol. Sci. 5:260-265.

- Al-Attar A.M. 2005. Changes in haematological parameters of the fish, Oreochromis niloticus exposed to sublethal concentration of cadmium. Pak. J. Biol. Sci. 8:421-424.

-Al-Attar A.M. 2004. The influence of dietary grapeseed oil on DMBA-induced liver enzymes disturbance in the frog, Rana ridibunda. Pak. J. Nutr. 3:304-309.

- Sadek I.A., Ghazaly K.S., Essawy A.E. and Al-Attar A.M. 2002. Effect of fish oil on liver tumorigenesis and biochemical perturbations in toads treated with 7,12-Dimethylbenz (a) anthracene. J. Med. Sci.  2 (3): 103-109.

 
Refereeing of Researches

- Effect of curcumol on NLRP3 inflammasomes in liver fibrosis in mice. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ID: 8833501.Date: 4/2/2021.

- Mammal diversity of Wadi Fatimah Dam area, Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.  Journal of King Abdulaziz University – Sciences. Manuscript No: JKAU-SCIENCE-D-21-00001. Date: 3/2/2021.

- Effect of feeding fermented (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) de-oiled rice bran in broiler growth and bone mineralization. Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences. Manuscript No: JSSAS-D-20-00784. Date: 21/1/2021.

- Vitamin C abrogates neurological changes in the medial prefrontal cortex of juvenile mice exposed to diclofenac sodium. Drug and Chemical Toxicology. Manuscript No: LDCT-2020- 0482. Date: 24/9/2020.

- Streblus asper attenuates alloxan-induced diabetes in rats and demonstrates antioxidant and cytotoxic effects. Pharmaceutical Biology. Manuscript No: NPHB-2020-0748. Date: 21/92020.

- Tamarix articulata extracts offer protection against hydrogen peroxide-mediated oxidative stress cell killing in human skin fibroblasts. Journal of Toxicology. Manuscript No: 8896263. Date: 15/9/2020.

- Renal protective effects of alpha-lipoic acid on diazinon induced toxicity in rats. Toxin Reviews. Manuscript No: LTXR-2020-0003. Date: 28/1/2020.

- Antioxidant mediated ameliorative steroidogenesis by Commelina benghalensis L. and Cissus quadrangularis L. against quinalphos induced male reproductive toxicity. Journal of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. Manuscript No: PESTBIO-D-13-00328. Date: 2/1/2014.

- Impact of vitamin E and alpha-lipoic acid on nano zinc oxide induced renal cytotoxicity in rats. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Manuscript No.: AJPP-12-381. Date: 28/4/2012.

- Toxicity of aqueous extract of Senna alexandrina Miller pods on Newzeland rabbits. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. Manuscript No.: 2012-EJMP-1434. Date: 16/4/2012.

- Ipomoea aquatica extract shows protective action against thioacetamide induced hepatotoxicity. Journal of Molecules. Manuscript ID: Molecules-17250. Date: 5/4/2012.

- Attenuation of uremia by orally feeding alpha-lipoic acid on acetaminophen induced uremic rats. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal. Manuscript No.: SPJ-D-12-000895. Date 8/3/2012.

- Comparative study between the effect of Coccinia cordifolia leaf and root powder on hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities of alloxan induced type 2 diabetic Long- Evans rats. Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology. Manuscript ID: JDE-11-018. Date: 25/12/2011.

- Malignant transformation of rat kidney induced by environmental substances and estrogen. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Manuscript ID: IJERPH-13284. Date: 12/12/2011.

- A novel small molecule, (E)-5-(2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-((2,4-dioxothiazolidin-5-ylidene)methyl)phenyl)-5'methyl-7,7'-dimethoxy-4,4'-biben-zo[d][1,3]dioxole5,5' dicar boxylate (7k) alleviates the development of D-GalN/LPS-induced acute liver failure by inhibiting macrophage infiltration and regulating cytokines expression. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Manuscript ID: JPET-2011-189498. Date: 16/11/2011.

- Osteopontin and bone morphogenic protein-7 in plasma and synovial fluid of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients. African Journal of Biochemistry Research. Manuscript ID: AJBR-11-086. Date: 21/8/2011.

 - Anti hyperglycemic and anti atherogenic activity of Streblus asper in streptozotocin-induced diabetic animals. Journal of  Pharmaceutical Biology. Manuscript ID: NPHB-2011-0902. Date: 21/7/ 2011.

- Flaxseed and Its oil, offer health benefits. International Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism.. Manuscript No.: IJNAM-11-038. Date: 20/5/2011.

 - Non-essential metals (Cd & Pb) accumulation and elimination in liver tissue of juvenile milkfish, after sublethal exposure. Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicolgy. Manuscript No.: JECE-11-029. Date: 20/5/2011.

 - Cytochrome P450 epoxygenase CYP2J2 attenuates nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced dabetic mice. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Manuscript ID.: JPET/2011/181594. Date: 22/3/2011.

 - Comparative effects of zinc, selenium and vitamin E or their combination on carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes and oxidative stress in streptozotocin induced- diabetic rats. International Research Journal of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics. Manuscript No.: IRJBB-11-0103. Date: 7/3/2011.

 - Malachite Green Induces Genotoxic Effect and Biochemical disturbances in mice. International Research Journal of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics. Manuscript No.: IRJBB-11-0104. Date: 7/3/2011.

 - Effect of antiparasitic drugs on growth rate and semen quality of Friesian bulls. International Research Journal of Agricultural Science. Manuscript No.: IRJAS-11-006. Date: 20/1/2011.

 - Clinico-pathlogical evaluation of Oreochromis mossabicus and Tilapia zillii as determinants for their suitable culture in extensively managed earthen ponds. Aquaculture. Manuscript No.: AQUA-D-11-00028. Date: 18/1/2011.

 - The levels of toxic gases; carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide and particulate matter to index pollution in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. Manuscript No.: AJEST-11-006. Date: 18/1/2011.

 - Suppression of exploration and locomotion in adult Wistar rats following experimental quinine administration. Journal of Neuroscience and Behavioural Health. Manuscript No.: JNBH-10-026. Date: 8/1/2011.

 - Bisphenol A: Is it a causative factor for obesity and diabetes among Saudi population?. Research Centre of Women Sections for Sciences and Medical Studies, Deanship of Scientific Research,  King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. Project No.: 1801141. Date: 5/1/2011.

 - Plasma leptin, hTERT gene expression, and anthropometric measures in obese and non-obese women with breast cancer. African Journal of Biochemistry Research.  Manuscript No.: AJBR-10-104.  Date: 4/1/2011.

 - Comparative study on the concentration of heavy metals in the common salt production. African Journal of Food Sciences.  Manuscript No.: AJFS-10-212. Date:  2/1/2011. 

 - Evaluation of antihyperglycemic activity of Citrus limetta fruit peels in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Pharmaceutical Biology. Manuscript ID.: NPHB-2010-1286. Date: 24/12/2010.

 - Effect of lead acetate administered orally, at different dosage levels, in broiler chicks. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. Manuscript No.: AJEST-10-278. Date: 13/12/2010.

 - Inter-annual trends of heavy metals in marine resources from the Nigerian territorial waters. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. Manuscript No.: AJEST-10-277. Date:  13/12/2010.

 - Protective effect of dietary tocotrienols on infection and inflammation induced hyperlipidemia: An in vivo and in silico study. Phytotherapy Research. Manuscript ID.: PTR-10-0756. Date: 25/11/2010.

 - Studies of antifatigue and sports performance enhancement effects of safflower extracts in mice. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research. Manuscript No.: JMPR-10-730. Date: 21/10/2010.

 - Effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Nasturtium officinale on blood glucose in diabetic mice. Pharmaceutical Biology.  Manuscript ID: NPHB-2010-0617. Date: 26/8/ 2010.

 - Fish lipid prevents alcohol induced damages in liver and kidney tissues of mice, Mus musculus. International Journal of Integrative Biology. Manuscript No.: 1282641270. Date: 24/8/2010.

 - Production of microbial thermoalkaliphilic enzymes from El-Khourma governorate for application in biodetergant technology. Taif University, Saudi Arabia. Project No.: 1/431/859. Date: 3/6/2010.

 - Biotechnological application for production of some antimicrobial agents from actinomycetes isolates from El-Khourma governorate. Taif University, Saudi Arabia. Project No.: 1/431/861. Date: 3/6/2010.

 - Nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention. African Journal of Food Science. Manuscript No.: AJFS-10-011. Date: 22/1/2010.

Scientific interests

Physiology.

Toxicology.

Environmental Pollution.

Nutrition Sciences.

Herbal Medicine.

Experimental Pharmacology.

Courses

Endocrinology 672 BIO
Cell Biology 222 BIO
Special Topics 1 788 BIO
Ecophysiology 671 BIO
Research Seminar 695 BIO
Special Topics 2 789 BIO
Comparative Animal Physiology 1 760 BIO
Comparative Animal Physiology 2 761 BIO
Comparative Cell Physiology 757 BIO
Metabolism and Bioenergetics 762 BIO
Physiology of Nervous System 670 BIO
Animal Physiology 1 354 BIO
Animal Physiology 2 453 BIO
Endocrinology 450 BIO
Special Topics in Zoology1 677 BIO
Special Topics in Zoology 2 678 BIO
Advanced Cell Physiology 658 BIO
Cell Cycle 758 BIO
Environmental Pollution 778 BIO
Seminar 1 795 BIO
Seminar 2 796 BIO
Research Report 1 793 BIO
Research Report 2 794 BIO
Research Report 3 797 BIO
Research Report 4 798 BIO

Areas of expertise