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Mohammad Azam Mansoor

Mohammad Azam Mansoor

Professor

Professor

Department of Natural Sciences >

 

+47 38 14 17 24

+47 930 45 938

Office:
J1059 ( Universitetsveien 25, Kristiansand )
Office hours:
0800-1530

  • Ph.D. (dr. philos) Institute for Clinical Biology, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Bergen (UiB), Bergen, Norway. November 1994.
  • Molecular biologist (USA).
  • M.Sc. Biotechnology, UiB, Norway, 1987.
  • M.Sc. Zoology, Lahore Pakistan, 1979.
  • Course in pedagogic for university employees  “Universitetspedagogikk”, UiB, February 1991- November 1991.
  • Member reader panel Nature 01.01.2009-03.06.2010.
  • Substitute 1st, Den nasjonale forskningsetiske komitee for naturvitenskap og teknologi (NENT): 2010-2013.
  • Medlem dietetiske produkter, ny mat og allergi i vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet, member Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety – 01.05.2010-2013.
  • Research scientist, Division of Medical Biochemistry Stavanger University Hospital (SUS), Helse Stavanger-HF, Armauer Hansens vei 20, 4068 Stavanger, Norway. 01.08.93-31.12.04.
  • Head, research laboratory, from 01.01.03-31.12.04, SUS.
  • Member research council, 1999-2004, SUS.
  • Member, Committee for R&D 2002-2004, SUS.
  • Member, strategy and plans committee for R&D 2003, SUS.
  • Postdoc experience, Department of Biological Sciences Clark Science Centre, Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts, USA, (2 weeks),
  • Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Southampton (2 weeks) and Department of Pharmacology, Queen Mary University, London, UK (2 months).
  • Union representative for researchers at SUS, from 1997 - 2004.
  • Union representative for researchers at UiA, from 09-2007-2012.
  • Norwegian Association for Clinical Chemistry and Physiology 2000-.
  • Samarbeidsutvalg HiA-SSHF.
  • Samaarbeidsutvalg, Bioingeniør utdanningen -HiA-SSHF.
  • Forskningsopphold UiO, Ernæringsseksjon 02.14-08-2014.

Academic interests

  • Studieleder (coordinator for B.Sc. programs) from 01.03.2006-31.07.2007.
  • Professor, biochemistry and biotechnology, from 01.01.05-. Teaching experience: biochemistry, medical biochemistry, organic chemistry, research project planning.

Projects

  • Leader, research group biomedicine UiA 2008-.

Scientific publications

  • Apeland, Terje; Ushakova, Anastasia; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Furriol, Jessica; Jonsson, Grete; Marti, Hans Peter (2022). Association of redox and inflammation-related biomarkers with prognosis in IgA nephropathy: A prospective observational study. Free Radical Biology & Medicine. ISSN: 0891-5849. 188s 62 - 70. doi:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.06.224.
  • Apeland, Terje; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Furriol, Jessica; Ushakova, Anastasia; Jonsson, Grete; Stangeland, Kari Wiig; Marti, Hans-Peter (2020). Circulating inflammation-related factors are correlated with systemic redox status in IgA nephropathy; a case-control study.. Free Radical Biology & Medicine. ISSN: 0891-5849. 155s 10 - 18. doi:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.05.005.
  • Tariq, Ambreen; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Marti, Hans-Peter; Jonsson, Grete; Slettan, Audun; Weeraman, Pabasara; Apeland, Terje (2018). Systemic redox biomarkers and their relationship to prognostic risk markers in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and IgA nephropathy. Clinical Biochemistry. ISSN: 0009-9120. 56s 33 - 40. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2018.04.010.
  • Stea, Tonje Holte; Berntsen, Solvor; Berntsen, Sveinung; Bastani, Nasser Ezzatkhah; Paulsen, Gøran; Seiler, Hilde Lohne; Hetlelid, Ken Joar; Blomhoff, Rune; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2016). Effect of Omega-3 and Vitamins e + C Supplements on the Concentration of Serum B-Vitamins and Plasma Redox Aminothiol Antioxidant Status in Elderly Men after Strength Training for Three Months. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. ISSN: 0250-6807. 68 (2). s 145 - 155. doi:10.1159/000443847.
  • Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Andersen, Dag Olav (2016). In vivo effect of N-ethylmaleimide (NEM) on the measurement of nitrate in plasma. Clinical Biochemistry. ISSN: 0009-9120. 49 (18). s 1361 - 1363. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2016.07.006.
  • Cabo, Rona; Hernes, Sigrunn; Slettan, Audun; Haugen, Margaretha; Ye, Shu; Blomhoff, Rune; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2015). Effect of genetic polymorphisms involved in folate metabolism on the concentration of serum folate and plasma total homocysteine (p-tHcy) in healthy subjects after short-term folic acid supplementation: a randomized, double blind, crossover study. Genes & Nutrition. ISSN: 1555-8932. 10doi:10.1007/s12263-015-0456-4.
  • Cabo, Rona; Hernes, Sigrunn; Slettan, Audun; Haugen, Margaretha; Ye, Shu; Blomhoff, Rune; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2015). Effects of polymorphisms in endothelial nitric oxide synthase and folate metabolizing genes on the concentration of serum nitrate, folate, and plasma total homocysteine after folic acid supplementation: A double-blind crossover study. Nutrition - The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences. ISSN: 0899-9007. 31 (2). s 337 - 344. doi:10.1016/j.nut.2014.08.009.
  • Bjørnsen, Thomas; Salvesen, Svein; Berntsen, Sveinung; Hetlelid, Ken Joar; Stea, Tonje Holte; Seiler, Hilde Lohne; Rohde, Gudrun-Elin; Haraldstad, Kristin; Raastad, Truls; Køpp, Unni Mette; Haugeberg, Glenn; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Bastani, Nasser Ezzatkhah; Blomhoff, Rune; Stølevik, Solvor Berntsen; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Paulsen, Gøran (2015). Vitamin C and E supplementation blunts increases in total lean body mass in elderly men after strength training. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN: 0905-7188. 26 (7). s - 755. doi:10.1111/sms.12506.
  • Cabo, Rona; Kozik, Karolina; Milanowski, Maciej; Hernes, Sigrunn; Slettan, Audun; Haugen, Margaretha; Ye, Shu; Blomhoff, Rune; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2014). A simple high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the measurement of pyridoxal-5-phosphate and 4-pyridoxic acid in human plasma. Clinica Chimica Acta. ISSN: 0009-8981. 433s 150 - 156. doi:10.1016/j.cca.2014.03.003.
  • Apeland, Terje; Holdaas, Hallvard; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2014). Kidney donors and kidney transplants have abnormal aminothiol redox status, and are at increased risk of oxidative stress and reduced redox buffer capacity. Clinical Biochemistry. ISSN: 0009-9120. 47 (6). s 378 - 382. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2014.02.003.
  • Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Stea, Tonje Holte; Schneede, Jørn; Reine, Andreas (2013). Early Biochemical and Hematological Response to Intramuscular Cyanocobalamin Therapy in Vitamin B-12-Deficient Patients. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. ISSN: 0250-6807. 62 (4). s 347 - 353. doi:10.1159/000347065.
  • Apeland, Terje; Strandjord, Roald Erik; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2013). Epilepsy and B Vitamins. B Vitamins and Folate : Chemistry, Analysis, Function and Effects. ISBN: 978-1-84973-369-4. Royal Society of Chemistry. Chapter 30. s 504 - 523.
  • Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Stakkestad, Jacob Andreas; Drabløs, Per Arne (2013). Higher Leukocyte Subpopulation Counts in Healthy Smoker Industrial Workers than in Nonsmoker Industrial Workers: Possible Health Consequences. Acta Haematologica. ISSN: 0001-5792. 129 (4). s 218 - 222. doi:10.1159/000345410.
  • Hernes, Sigrunn; Cabo, Rona; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Haugen, Margaretha (2012). Eating patterns are associated with biomarkers in a selected population of university students and employees. Journal of Nutritional Science (JNS). ISSN: 2048-6790. 1doi:10.1017/jns.2012.8.
  • Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Hervig, Tor; Stakkestad, Jacob Andreas; Drabløs, Per Arne; Apeland, Terje; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Bates, Chris J. (2011). Serum Folate Is Significantly Correlated with Plasma Cysteine Concentrations in Healthy Industry Workers. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. ISSN: 0250-6807. 58 (1). s 68 - 73. doi:10.1159/000325537.
  • Bates, Christopher J.; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Pentieva, Kristina; Hamer, Mark; Mishra, Gita D. (2010). Biochemical risk indices, including plasma homocysteine, that prospectively predict mortality in older British people: the National Diet and Nutrition Survey of People Aged 65 Years and Over. British Journal of Nutrition. ISSN: 0007-1145. 104 (6). s 893 - 899. doi:10.1017/S0007114510001236.
  • Stea, Tonje Holte; Uglem, Solveig; Wandel, Margareta; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Frølich, Wenche; Frølich, Wenche (2009). Association between folate intake from different food sources in Norway and homocysteine status in a dietary intervention among young male adults. British Journal of Nutrition. ISSN: 0007-1145. 102 (6). s 899 - 906.
  • Stea, Tonje Holte; Wandel, Margareta; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Uglem, Solveig; Frølich, Wenche; Frølich, Wenche (2009). BMI, lipid profile, physical fitness and smoking habits of young male adults and the association with parental education. European Journal of Public Health. ISSN: 1101-1262. 19 (1). s 46 - 51.
  • Kerr, Maeve A.; Livingstone, Barbara; Bates, Christopher J.; Bradbury, Ian; Scott, John M.; Ward, Mary; Pentieva, Kristina; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; McNulty, Helene (2009). Folate, Related B Vitamins, and Homocysteine in Childhood and Adolescence: Potential Implications for Disease Risk in Later Life. Pediatrics. ISSN: 0031-4005. 123 (2). s 627 - 635. doi:10.1542/peds.2008-1049.
  • Larsen, Tine Lise; Nilsen, Valentina; Andersen, Dag Olav; Francis, George; Rustad, Pål; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2009). Reply to: On the importance of the use of proper approaches for comparison of analytical methods for serum nitrate and evaluation of reference concentrations. By Dr. Dimitrios Tsikas and Dr. Jens M Hohlfeld. Clinical Biochemistry. ISSN: 0009-9120. 42 (10.nov). s 1197 - 119.
  • Apeland, Terje; Kristensen, O.; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2009). The aminothiol redox status in haemodialysis patients does not improve with folate therapy. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation. ISSN: 0036-5513. 69 (2). s 265 - 271. doi:10.1080/00365510802521143.
  • Stea, Tonje Holte; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Wandel, Margareta; Uglem, Solveig; Frølich, Wenche; Frølich, Wenche (2008). Changes in predictors and status of homocysteine in young male adults after a dietary intervention with vegetables, fruits and bread. European Journal of Nutrition. ISSN: 1436-6207. 47 (4). s 201 - 209.
  • Larsen, Tine Lise; Nilsen, Valentina; Andersen, Dag Olav; Francis, George; Rustad, Pål; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2008). Comparison of high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and Griess reagent-spectroscopic methods for the measurement of nitrate in serum from healthy individuals in the Nordic countries. Clinical Biochemistry. ISSN: 0009-9120. 41 (18). s 1474 - 1481.
  • Apeland, Terje; Frøyland, Elin Skårland; Kristensen, Ole; Strandjord, Roald E.; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2008). Drug-induced pertubation of the aminothiol redox-status in patients with epilepsy: Improvement by B-vitamins. Epilepsy Research. ISSN: 0920-1211. 82 (1). s 1 - 6. doi:10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2008.06.003.
  • Aarsetøy, Hildegunn; Valente, E; Reine, A; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Grundt, H; Nilsen, DWT (2008). Holotranscobalamin and methylmalonic acid as prognostic markers following an acute myocardial infarction. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ISSN: 0954-3007. 62 (3). s 411 - 418.
  • Seljeskog, Esben; Hervig, T; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2006). A novel HPLC method for the measurement of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). A comparison with a commercially available kit. Clinical Biochemistry. ISSN: 0009-9120. 39 (9). s 947 - 54.
  • Moore, SE; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Bates, CJ; Prentice, AM (2006). Plasma homocysteine, folate and vitamin B(12) compared between rural Gambian and UK adults. British Journal of Nutrition. ISSN: 0007-1145. 96 (3). s 508 - 15.
  • Apeland, Terje; Kristensen, Ole; Strandjord, Roald E.; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam (2006). Thyroid function during B-vitamin supplementation of patients on antiepileptic drugs. Clinical Biochemistry. ISSN: 0009-9120. 39 (3). s 282 - 286.
  • Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Kristensen, O; Hervig, T; Stakkestad, J.A.; Berge, T; Drablos, PA; Rolfsen, S; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore (2005). Relationship between serum folate and plasma nitrate concentrations: Possible clinical implications. Clinical Chemistry. ISSN: 0009-9147. 51 (7). s 1266 - 1268.
  • Bergmark, C.; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Svardal, Asbjørn M.; de Faire, U (1997). Redox status of plasma homocysteine and related aminothiols in smoking and nonsmoking young adults. Clinical Chemistry. ISSN: 0009-9147. 43s 1997 - 1999.
  • Demoz, A.; Netteland, Bjørn; Svardal, Asbjørn M.; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Berge, Rolf Kristian (1993). Separation and detection of tissue CoASH and longchain acyl-CoA by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography after precolumn derivatization. Journal of Chromatography A. ISSN: 0021-9673. 635s 251 - 256.
  • Djurhuus, R.; Svardal, Asbjørn; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Ueland, P. M. (1991). Modulation of glutathione content and the effect on methionine auxotrophy and cellular distribution of homocysteine and cysteine in mouse cell lines. Carcinogenesis. ISSN: 0143-3334. 12s 241 - 247.
  • Svardal, Asbjørn M.; Mansoor, Mohammad Azam; Ueland, Per Magne (1990). Determination of reduced, oxidized, and protein-bound glutathione in human plasma with precolumn derivatization with monobromobimane and liquid chromatography. Analytical Biochemistry. ISSN: 0003-2697. 184s 338 - 346.

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