Mushtak T.S. Al-Ouqaili

@uoanbar.edu.iq

College of Medicine, Department of Microbiology
University of Anbar

Mushtak T.S. Al-Ouqaili
The position is the president of the University of Anbar. My academic degree is a full professor in Medical Microbiology/Molecular biology. My area of research interest is the molecular diagnosis of infectious disease, and molecular cytogenetics including the detection of chromosomal abnormalities either numerical or structural aberrations in different diseases, Y chromosome microdeletion and genetic detection of AZF region of Infertile subjects. Further, antimicrobial activity in vitro and in vivo in addition to the mechanisms of resistance and the modern molecular genetic techniques to avoid it like phage therapy and CRISPR as genome editing technology.

EDUCATION

-B.Sc., Bachelor in Science of Biology, College of Science, University of Anbar
-M.Sc. Med. Microbiol., Quantitative susceptibility test for antimicrobial agents against Pseudomonas aeruginosa obtained from Ramadi Teaching Hospital in Ramadi. M.Sc. thesis. College of Medicine, University of Anbar, 1999.
-. Microbiol., Molecular, bacteriological and immunological aspects in the diagnosis of human brucellosis. A thesis submitted to the College of Medicine-University of Baghdad for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology/Molecular biology, 2007.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research is focusing on the molecular biology, molecular cytogenetic, CRISPR, molecular genetics and Antimicrobial agents including mode of action, mechanisms of resistance on gene level.
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scholar h-index

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Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Biofilm formation on multi, extensively, and pan-drug resistance in nosocomial ESKAPE pathogens among Iraqi patients
    SM Salman, MTS Al-Ouqaili, BKS Al-Obaidi
    Journal of University of Anbar for Pure Science 20 (1), 42-53 , 2026
    2026
  • Molecular and bacteriological characterization of colistin and carbapenem-resistant nosocomial isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from different Iraqi hospitals
    DA Abbas, MTS Al-Ouqaili, MJ Alfeehan
    Journal of Infection and Public Health, 103118 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Harnessing bacterial immunity: CRISPR-Cas system as a versatile tool in combating pathogens and
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, A Ahmad2t, NA Jwair
    Recent Advancements in the Research Models of Infectious Diseases , 2025
    2025
  • The Occurrence of CRISPR-encoding Genes in Extensively Drug-resistant Escherichia Coli Causing Urinary Tract Infection.
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, NQ Jameel, MM Sabri
    Al-Anbar Medical Journal 21 (4) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 13
  • Investigation of carbapenemase-encoding genes in Burkholderia cepacia and Aeromonas sobria isolates from nosocomial infections in Iraqi patients
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, RA Hussein, BA Kanaan, ATS Al-Neda
    PLoS One 20 (8), e0315490 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 25
  • Harnessing bacterial immunity: CRISPR-Cas system as a versatile tool in combating pathogens and revolutionizing medicine
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, A Ahmad, NA Jwair, F Al-Marzooq
    Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology 15, 1588446 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 35
  • Improving the Diagnosis and Follow‐Up of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Using Conventional and Molecular Techniques
    NAHA Bahar, MTS Al‐Ouqaili, NM Talib
    Journal of clinical laboratory analysis 39 (5), e70001 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Molecular characterization and genome sequencing of selected highly resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its association with the clustered regularly …
    HA Owaid, MTS Al-Ouqaili
    Heliyon 11 (1) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 32
  • Whole Genome Sequencing Insights on Extensive Drug Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Traumatic Infection.
    HA Owaid, MTS Al-Ouqaili
    Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences: PJBS 28 (2), 78-87 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Molecular, cytogenetic, and hematological monitoring and response to treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia patients
    NA Bahar, MT Al-Ouqaili, NM Talib
    Al Anbar Med J 20, 218-223 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Association of FokI, Tru91, and ApaI vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms with the development of polycystic ovarian syndrome: A molecular genetic study
    WT Abdul-Lateef, MTS Al-Ouqaili, RM Murshid
    Journal of King Saud University - Science 36, 1-8 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • An investigation of carbapenemase-encoding genes in Burkholderia cepacia and Aeromonas sobria nosocomial infections among Iraqi patients
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, RA Hussein, BA Kanaan, ATS Al-Neda
    bioRxiv, 2024.11. 28.625853 , 2024
    2024
  • Association Between NsiI and PmLI Insulin Receptors on the Development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
    WT Abdul-Lateef, SAO MT, RM Murshid
    Pakistan journal of biological sciences: PJBS 27 (11), 526-536 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Genomic approach to studying the relationship between the CRISPR/Cas system and multidrug resistance in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae
    HA Owaid, MTS Al-Ouqaili, F Al-Marzooq
    bioRxiv, 2024.09. 11.612500 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Microbial vaginosis and its relation to single or multi-species biofilm in Iraqi women: Clinical and microbiological study
    RM Murshid, MTS Al-Ouqaili, BAJ Kanaan
    Pak J Biol Sci 27 (8), 404-412 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Molecular and bacteriological investigations for the co-existence CRISPR/Cas system and β-lactamases of types extended-spectrum and carbapenemases in Multidrug, extensive drug …
    HA Owaid, MTS Al-Ouqaili
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 31 (7), 104022 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 40
  • Recent advances of plant-mediated metal nanoparticles: Synthesis, properties, and emerging applications for wastewater treatment
    MA Dheyab, N Oladzadabbasabadi, AA Aziz, PM Khaniabadi, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12 (2), 112345 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 85
  • Molecular cytogenetic analysis of multi-miscarriage products of conception in clinical cases from Al-Anbar Governorate, west of Iraq
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, RM Murshid, BY Abd Al-Kariem, BA Kanaan, ...
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 31 (3), 103932 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • lncRNA-microRNA axis in cancer drug resistance: particular focus on signaling pathways
    RO Saleh, MTS Al-Ouqaili, E Ali, S Alhajlah, AH Kareem, MN Shakir, ...
    Medical Oncology 41 (2), 52 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 53
  • The influence of efflux pump, outer membrane permeability and β-lactamase production on the resistance profile of multi, extensively and pandrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
    RA Hussein, SH AL-Kubaisy, MTS Al-Ouqaili
    Journal of Infection and Public Health 17 (11), 102544 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 80

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Antibiotic resistance: The challenges and some emerging strategies for tackling a global menace
    D Chinemerem Nwobodo, MC Ugwu, C Oliseloke Anie, MTS Al‐Ouqaili, ...
    Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis 36 (9), e24655 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1250
  • Detection of Helicobacter pylori infection by invasive and non-invasive techniques in patients with gastrointestinal disease in Iraq: A validation study
    RA Hussein, MTS Al-Ouqaili, YH Maheed
    Plose one , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 117
  • Recent advances of plant-mediated metal nanoparticles: Synthesis, properties, and emerging applications for wastewater treatment
    MA Dheyab, N Oladzadabbasabadi, AA Aziz, PM Khaniabadi, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12 (2), 112345 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 85
  • Isolation and identification of potential probiotic Lactobacillus species from feces of infants in southwest Iran
    N Jomehzadeh, H Javaherizadeh, M Amin, M Saki, MTS Al-Ouqaili, ...
    International Journal of Infectious Diseases 96, 524-530 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 85
  • The influence of efflux pump, outer membrane permeability and β-lactamase production on the resistance profile of multi, extensively and pandrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
    RA Hussein, SH AL-Kubaisy, MTS Al-Ouqaili
    Journal of Infection and Public Health 17 (11), 102544 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 80
  • Prevalence of CRISPR-Cas Systems and Their Possible Association with Antibiotic Resistance in Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium Collected from …
    AHM Alduhaidhawi, SN AlHuchaimi, TA Al-Mayah, MTS Al-Ouqaili, ...
    Infection and Drug Resistance, 1143-1154 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 74
  • Detection of clarithromycin resistance and 23SrRNA point mutations in clinical isolates of Helicobacter pylori isolates: Phenotypic and molecular methods
    RA Hussein, MTS Al-Ouqaili, YH Majeed
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 29 (1), 513-520 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 71
  • Identification of an OprD and blaIMP Gene-mediated Carbapenem Resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa among Patients with Wound Infections in Iraq
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, AS Jal’oot, AS Badawy
    Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics (AJP) 12 (03), 959-965 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 57
  • Inverse association between the existence of CRISPR/Cas systems with antibiotic resistance, extended spectrum β-lactamase and carbapenemase production in multidrug, extensive …
    NA Jwair, MTS Al-Ouqaili, F Al-Marzooq
    Antibiotics 12 (6), 980 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 55
  • lncRNA-microRNA axis in cancer drug resistance: particular focus on signaling pathways
    RO Saleh, MTS Al-Ouqaili, E Ali, S Alhajlah, AH Kareem, MN Shakir, ...
    Medical Oncology 41 (2), 52 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 53
  • Molecular Detection of Medically Important Carbapenemases Genes Expressed by Metallo-β-lactamase Producer Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, SA Al-Taei, A Al-Najjar
    Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics 12 (03), 991-1001 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 47
  • Molecular and bacteriological investigations for the co-existence CRISPR/Cas system and β-lactamases of types extended-spectrum and carbapenemases in Multidrug, extensive drug …
    HA Owaid, MTS Al-Ouqaili
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 31 (7), 104022 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 40
  • Study of vacuolating cytotoxin A (vacA) genotypes of ulcerogenic and non-ulcerogenic strains of Helicobacter pylori and its association with gastric disease
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, RA Hussein, YH Majeed, F Al-Marzooq
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 30 (12), 103867 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 37
  • Biofilm antimicrobial susceptibility pattern for selected antimicrobial agents against planktonic and sessile cells of clinical isolates of staphylococci using MICs, BICs and MBECs
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, SHM Al-Kubaisy, NFI Al-Ani
    Asian Journal of pharmaceutics 12 (4), 1375-1383 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 37
  • Harnessing bacterial immunity: CRISPR-Cas system as a versatile tool in combating pathogens and revolutionizing medicine
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, A Ahmad, NA Jwair, F Al-Marzooq
    Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology 15, 1588446 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 35
  • Molecular characterization and genome sequencing of selected highly resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its association with the clustered regularly …
    HA Owaid, MTS Al-Ouqaili
    Heliyon 11 (1) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 32
  • DNA Sequence Analysis of BlaVEB Gene Encoding Multi-drug Resistant and Extended-spectrum β-lactamases Producer Isolates of Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, E Khalaf, SH Al-Kubaisy
    The open Microbiology Journal 14, 40-47 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 31
  • Molecular detection and sequencing of SHV gene encoding for extended-spectrum β-lactamases produced by multidrug resistance some of the Gram-negative bacteria
    MTS Al-Ouqaili
    International Journal of Green Pharmacy 12 (4), 910-918 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 31
  • Depending on HPLC and PCR, detection of aflatoxin B1 extracted from Aspergillus flavus strains and it’ s cytotoxic effect on AFB treated-hematopoietic stem cells obtained …
    MTS Al-Ouqaili
    Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics (AJP) 12 (03) , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 30
  • Synthesize of pluronic-based nanovesicular formulation loaded with Pistacia atlantica extract for improved antimicrobial efficiency
    MTS Al-Ouqaili, RO Saleh, HIM Amin, ZH Jawhar, MR Akbarizadeh, ...
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 16 (6), 104704 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29