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Mahdavi E, Esmaeili AA. Efficient synthesis of novel chromeno[2,3-d][1,3,4]thiadiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives via three-component reaction using acidic ionic liquid catalysts in ethylene glycol. Res Chem Intermed 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04944-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Lotfali E, Erami M, Fattahi M, Nemati H, Ghasemi Z, Mahdavi E. Analysis of molecular resistance to azole and echinocandin in Candida species in patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis. Curr Med Mycol 2022; 8:1-7. [PMID: 36654793 PMCID: PMC9825790 DOI: 10.18502/cmm.8.2.10326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background and Purpose Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is considered the most common mucosal infection caused by Candida species. Azoles were considered the first-line treatment for VVC or recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) in both healthy and immunocompromised populations. Recently, azole-resistant isolates, especially among non-albicans Candida samples have been encountered. This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal susceptibility profile of Candida spp. isolated from VVC or RVVC patients and assess the molecular resistance mechanism of Candida spp. to azole and echinocandin. Materials and Methods Point mutation analysis was performed on the ERG11 and FKS candidate genes of azole- and caspofungin-resistant Candida albicans and Candida glabrata isolates. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed to gain insight into the differential expression of ERG11 mRNA. Results Variations in the amino acid D116E were observed in fluconazole- and itraconazole-resistant C. albicans strains, and changes in amino acid E517Q were observed only in fluconazole-resistant C. albicans strains. No polymorphisms were observed in the complete sequence alignment of the ERG11 gene in one azole-resistant C. glabrata isolate. The mutation triggered the changes in the amino acid serine in the reference gene FKS1 by the leucine at position 642 (S642L) of the isolates. Conclusion In patients with persistent or recurrent infection, the choice of an antifungal agent is often challenging and requires monitoring of the antifungal susceptibility of the colonizing strain. C. albicans and C. glabrata isolates can be resistant to azole and caspofungin antifungal agents without mutations in the ERG 11 and HS1 regions of the FKS1 gene.
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- Ensieh Lotfali
- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Kashan Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Parasitology, School of Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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Vahidinia Z, Mahdavi E, Talaei SA, Naderian H, Tamtaji A, Haddad Kashani H, Beyer C, Azami Tameh A. The effect of female sex hormones on Hsp27 phosphorylation and histological changes in prefrontal cortex after tMCAO. Pathol Res Pract 2021; 221:153415. [PMID: 33857717 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2021.153415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Female sex hormones are protective factors against many neurological disorders such as brain ischemia. Heat shock protein like HSP27 is activated after tissue injury. The main purpose of the present study is to determine the effect of a combined estrogen / progesterone cocktail on the morphology of astrocytes, neurons and Hsp27 phosphorylation after cerebral ischemia. METHODS One hour after the MCAO induction, a single dose of estrogen and progesterone was injected. The infarct volume was calculated by TTC staining 24 h after ischemia. Immunohistochemistry was used to show the effects of estrogen and progesterone on astrocyte and neuron morphology, as well as the Western blot technique used for the quantitation of phosphorylated Hsp27. RESULTS The combined dose of estrogen and progesterone significantly decreased astrocytosis after ischemia and increased neuron survival. There was a large increase in Hsp27 phosphorylation in the penumbra ischemic region after stroke, which was significantly reduced by hormone therapy. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that the neuroprotective effect of neurosteroids in the brain may be due to the modulation of heat shock proteins.
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- Zeinab Vahidinia
- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Institute of Neuroanatomy, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Karimian A, Rad MS, Mahdavi E.
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- Azam Karimian
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences University of Gonabad Gonabad Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences University of Gonabad Gonabad Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences University of Gonabad Gonabad Iran
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Affiliation(s)
- Lucinda J. Lyon
- Department of Dental Practice; Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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- Department of Dental Practice; Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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Lyon LJ, Hoover TE, Giusti L, Booth MT, Mahdavi E. Teaching Skill Acquisition and Development in Dental Education. J Dent Educ 2016; 80:983-993. [PMID: 27480710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Development of dental faculty members is paramount to providing outstanding education and role modeling for students. With the large number of second career educators in dental schools, an efficient method of acquiring teaching skills is important for new faculty members. Knowing the skill progression and learning experiences identified by dental educators of varying rank may lead to more efficient, effective faculty development. The aims of this study were to identify the perceptions of a group of faculty members about the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and learning experiences that contribute to developing teaching expertise and to compare and contrast the perceptions of new and more senior faculty members on these subjects. The Dreyfus skill acquisition continuum of novice to expert performance was used as a construct reference. The study used a mixed-methods approach in which qualitative and quantitative data were collected concurrently in an electronic survey of faculty members at one U.S. dental school. Of the 492 total faculty members, 80 survey responses were received, for a 16% response rate. Open coding and analysis of responses revealed some common themes. Building rich content knowledge and learning varied methodologies for teaching and assessment, supported by an awareness of peer role models, were perceived to be features of early growth. Content prioritization, clarity, and customization appropriate for the learner characterized mid growth. As theorized in the Dreyfus model, more experienced faculty members described a fluid, less structured teaching process, increased reflection, and appreciation of the strength of the educational community. The results of this study may help increase dental educators' understanding of teaching skill acquisition and inform faculty development and support.
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- Lucinda J Lyon
- Dr. Lyon is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Hoover is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Giusti is Associate Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Booth is Assistant Professor and Group Practice Administrator, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; and Dr. Mahdavi is Assistant Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific.
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- Dr. Lyon is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Hoover is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Giusti is Associate Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Booth is Assistant Professor and Group Practice Administrator, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; and Dr. Mahdavi is Assistant Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific
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- Dr. Lyon is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Hoover is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Giusti is Associate Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Booth is Assistant Professor and Group Practice Administrator, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; and Dr. Mahdavi is Assistant Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific
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- Dr. Lyon is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Hoover is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Giusti is Associate Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Booth is Assistant Professor and Group Practice Administrator, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; and Dr. Mahdavi is Assistant Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific
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- Dr. Lyon is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Hoover is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dental Practice, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Giusti is Associate Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; Dr. Booth is Assistant Professor and Group Practice Administrator, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific; and Dr. Mahdavi is Assistant Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific
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