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Omar Abdelwahab

University of SouthamptonORCID 0000-0002-5126-7616Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:human· 2 Assay:proteomics· 2 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1

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Andrew F. WallsiD· 2 shared Bashir Abdulgader LwaleediD· 2 shared Brian R. BirchiD· 2 shared Kamaluddeen GarbaiD· 2 shared Laurie C.K. LauiD· 2 shared David Annandale JohnstoniD· 1 shared Hannah MarkhamiD· 1 shared Jackie C. Evans· 1 shared

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2026-2026 · peak 2/yr

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Medical-Grade Manuka Honey and Manuka Honey Extract Inhibit Mast Cell Degranulation through inhibition of MRGPRX2 expression: Potential Intravesical Agent for the Management of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome?

Omar Abdelwahab, Kamaluddeen Garba, Laurie C.K. Lau, David Annandale Johnston, Andrew F. Walls, Hannah Markham, Brian R. Birch, Jackie C. Evans, Troy L. Merry, Bashir Abdulgader Lwaleed

This study shows that Medihoney and a sugar-free Manuka honey extract inhibit Substance P-induced mast cell degranulation by suppressing MRGPRX2 activation, suggesting their potential as therapies for IC/BPS.

bioRxiv · Aug 7, 2026 · PreprintImmunology

Medical Grade Manuka Honey Inhibits A23187 Induced Mast Cell Degranulation and Cytokine Release via Downregulation of the ERK Signalling Pathways

Kamaluddeen Garba, Omar Abdelwahab, Laurie C.K. Lau, Moghib Khedr, Muhammadbakhoree Yusuh, Andrew F. Walls, Brian R. Birch, Bashir Abdulgader Lwaleed

This study shows Medical Grade Manuka Honey inhibits A23187-induced mast cell degranulation and cytokine release by downregulating ERK1/2 signaling.

bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2026 · PreprintImmunology