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Makhdoomi Sharabiani K, Kiasalar M, Namazi H, Shokrkhah Y, Parsapour A, Shamsi-Gooshki E. COVID-19 and Biopolitics: An Essay on Iran. J Bioeth Inq 2023; 20:703-709. [PMID: 38109015 DOI: 10.1007/s11673-023-10322-y] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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In the intricate tapestry of Iran's geopolitical, cultural, and economic landscape, the COVID-19 pandemic catalysed profound changes. This essay delves into the multifaceted impact of the pandemic on Iranians' lives, dissecting the specific nuances shaped by the complex biopolitical environment. We unravel the subtle imprints of COVID-19 on the biopolitical discourse, exploring how it intricately intertwines with daily life, social interactions, and the nation's health system.
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- National Agency for Strategic Research in Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical Ethics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Monash Bioethics Center, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Maharlouei N, Atefi S, Namazi H, Kazemifar S, Soveid M, Shahraki HR, Farahmand Z, Khodayari M, Arab P, Forouzan F, Allamehzadeh N, Fazilat S, Khademolhosseini S, Nafari F, Lankarani KB. The incidence of hip fracture in Shiraz, Iran: a promising rate comparing to previous studies. Osteoporos Int 2017; 28:1989-1993. [PMID: 28303396 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-017-3983-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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UNLABELLED We evaluate the incidence of hip fracture in 50 years old or above in southwest of Iran. Age-adjusted incidence rates of hip fracture, standardized to the 2000 US white population, were 79.55 per 105 in total and 66.51 and 92.37 per 105 in male and female, respectively. INTRODUCTION Osteoporosis-related hip fracture is associated with considerable morbidity, mortality, and costs in older people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence rate of hip fracture in the capital of Fars Province, southern Iran. METHODS This study was conducted in Shiraz, Iran, from September 1, 2011, to August 30, 2012. All 50-year-old or above patients with hip fracture diagnosis, lived in Shiraz at least 6 months prior to hospital admission, were included in this study. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS, version 18.0, and Microsoft Excel 2007 software. RESULTS The mean age of 608 patients was 75.95 ± 11.07 and 353 (58.3%) were female. Age-adjusted incidence rates of hip fracture, standardized to the 2000 US white population, were 79.55 per 105 in total and 66.51 and 92.37 per 105 in male and female, respectively. The adjusted incidence rate of neck of the femur fracture (30.62 per 105 versus 23.49 per 105, p = 0.61) and intertrochanteric fracture (40.48 per 105 versus 28.5 per 105, p = 0.74) were higher in females than males but the differences were not statistically significant. Under the age of 65 years, the incidence rate of hip fracture was significantly higher in men, but after 65 years, it was higher among women. CONCLUSION The rate of osteoporotic hip fracture was relatively low in southern Iran. However, by aging population, this rate will increase and health policy makers should implement targeted osteoporosis screening and management programs.
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- N Maharlouei
- Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, International Branch, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Namazi H, Mehbudi A. Investigating the effect of intra-articular PRP injection on pain and function improvement in patients with distal radius fracture. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016; 102:47-52. [PMID: 26774901 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2015.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2015] [Revised: 10/26/2015] [Accepted: 11/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Distal radius fractures are common injuries that cause pain and disability. There is a clear need for biomedical engineering research to develop novel strategies to improve functional results following intra-articular distal radius fractures. However, no pharmacotherapeutic agent has been investigated to resolve this problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can be considered a novel additional therapy to improve the outcomes of this injury. HYPOTHESIS Pain reduction and functional improvement can be noticed after PRP use in distal radius fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS A randomized trial study was designed with 30 patients who had intra-articular distal radius fractures (Frykman type 3, 4, 7, 8). Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning under guide of fluoroscopy were done for them. Fifteen cases received intra-articular autologus PRP. Patients were followed for 3 and 6 months and "patient-rated wrist evaluation" (PRWE) questionnaire was completed and range of motion of the wrist was measured. RESULTS The mean of pain score and the score of specific and usual activities at 3 months follow-up in the case group and in the control group were (8.33 versus 19.67), (10.66 versus 26.8), and (6.2 versus 13.4), respectively. The mean of pain score and score of specific and usual activities at 6 months follow-up in the case group and in the control group were (3.6 versus 12), (3 versus 15.7), and (1.2 versus 6.8), respectively. The case group was significantly different from the control group. The mean of loss of flexion and extension of the wrist at 3 months follow-up in the case group was significantly different from the control group as well. CONCLUSION PRP may have significant effect on reduction of pain and amount of difficulty in functions, including specific and usual activities after intra-articular distal radius fractures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, Therapeutic trial.
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- H Namazi
- Bone and Joint Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Bone and Joint Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Adeli M, Namazi H, Du F, Hönzke S, Hedtrich S, Keilitz J, Haag R. Synthesis of multiarm star copolymers based on polyglycerol cores with polylactide arms and their application as nanocarriers. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra14619k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Hyperbranched polyglycerol (hPG) with two different molecular weights (hPG2400and hPG8000) was used as a macroinitiator for the polymerization of lactide.
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- M. Adeli
- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Freie Universität Berlin
- D-14195 Berlin
- Germany
- Department of Chemistry
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- Lab of Dendrimers and Biopolymers
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Tabriz
- Tabriz
- Iran
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Freie Universität Berlin
- D-14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology and Toxicology)
- Freie Universität Berlin
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology and Toxicology)
- Freie Universität Berlin
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Freie Universität Berlin
- D-14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Freie Universität Berlin
- D-14195 Berlin
- Germany
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OBJECTIVE Fingertip injuries, which are the most common hand injury, represent management challenges for hand surgeons. Full thickness skin grafts are routinely used to cover the fingertip site, but has significant donor site morbidity. As amniotic membranes (AM) are used as a dressing substitute in burns, we decided to evaluate the efficacy of AM as a biologic wound dressing material for coverage of these injuries. METHOD In this clinical study, 30 patients with full-thickness zone 1 fingertip skin loss were included. The patients were divided into 2 groups using the block randomisation method. In the first group, a skin graft was used for coverage and in the second group, AM was used. All patients were operated on by the same hand surgeon between February 2012 to October 2012. The minimum follow-up period was 6 months. Two point discrimination (T.P.D), light touch, healing time, days lost from work and infection rate were evaluated and recorded. RESULTS This study recruited 30 patients with full-thickness zone 1 fingertip skin loss (age range 13-47 years). Fingertips in both groups were assessed. T.P.D, light touch and days lost from work were significantly lower in the AM group than in the skin graft group. Healing time was lower in the skin graft group. In the both groups, no infection was detected. Patients of both groups were satisfied of their treatment and healing progress. CONCLUSION Our results showed the effectiveness and safety of AM for the treatment of fingertip amputation, which can produce better sensation and functional outcomes than skin graft transplantations.
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- A Fijan
- MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Namazi H. Re: Werber et al. Biomechanical effect of isolated capitate shortening in Kienbock's disease: an anatomical study. J Hand Surg Eur. 2013, 38: 500-7. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2013; 38:810. [PMID: 23974604 DOI: 10.1177/1753193413497174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- H. Namazi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Namazi H. Re: Karsidag S, Akcal A, Sahin S, et al. Neurophysiological and morphological responses to treatment with acetyl-L-carnitine in a sciatic nerve injury model: preliminary data. J Hand Surg Eur. 2012, 37: 529-536. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2012; 37:584. [PMID: 22753396 DOI: 10.1177/1753193412448279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- H. Namazi
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shahid Chamran Hospital, Shiraz, Iran
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Devastating perilunate injuries are rare, compromising of less than 10% of wrist injuries. We report a 19-year-old worker man who presented with left wrist pain and swelling after falling from a height. Not only the lunate was seen in middle third of forearm, but also proximal part of the scaphoid was in distal forearm. Open reduction and internal fixation was done via volar approach. He came back after two years with limited motion, pain, and weakness because of static scapholunate dissociation and osteonecrosis of lunate and proximal scaphoid. Despite optimal management, the prognosis of this injury is relatively poor especially if the initial trauma was severe.
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- Mj Emami
- Research Center for Bone & Joint Diseases, Chamran Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Bone & Joint Diseases, Chamran Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Bone & Joint Diseases, Chamran Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Bone & Joint Diseases, Chamran Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Jazayeri-Shooshtari SM, Namdar Z, Owji SM, Mehrabani D, Mohammadi-Samani S, Tanideh N, Alizadeh AA, Namazi H, Amanollahi A, Rajaee Z, Bidaki L. Healing Effect of Lamotrigine on Repair of Damaged Sciatic Nerve in Rabbit. Journal of Applied Animal Research 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2009.9707069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Arsalani N, Zare P, Namazi H. Solvent free microwave assisted preparation of new telechelic polymers based on poly(ethylene glycol). EXPRESS POLYM LETT 2009. [DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2009.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Namazi H. Locally applied simvastatin promotes fracture healing in ovariectomized rat: a novel molecular mechanism. Osteoporos Int 2008; 19:1643; author reply 1645. [PMID: 18421543 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-008-0621-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2008] [Accepted: 03/13/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Namazi H, Adeli M, Zarnegar Z, Jafari S, Dadkhah A, Shukla A. Encapsulation of nanoparticles using linear–dendritic macromolecules. Colloid Polym Sci 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-007-1717-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Namazi H, Sharifzadeh R. Regioselective synthesis of vinylic derivatives of common monosccarides through their activated stannylene acetal intermediates. Molecules 2005; 10:772-82. [PMID: 18007346 PMCID: PMC6147606 DOI: 10.3390/10070772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2004] [Revised: 11/04/2004] [Accepted: 11/06/2004] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The regioselective C-2-O-acrylation and metacrylation of methyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-glucopyranoside and methyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-galactopyranoside through their corresponding organotin intermediates have been studied. Regioselectivity was achived through the formation of a tin chelate of the 2,3-diols. Thus, methyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-glucopyranoside and methyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-galactopyranoside were reacted with dibutylstannylene to give the corresponding dibutylstannylene acetal intermediates that were then reacted in a regioselective manner with acryloyl chloride or metacryloyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine (TEA) or pyridine to give the vinylic type monomeric compounds. The monomeric products containing glucose and galactose units from each reaction were separated by column chromatography using a gradient of n-hexane and ethyl acetate as eluant. The structure of the obtained compounds were confirmed using 1H-, 13C- and 2D NMR spectroscopy.
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- H Namazi
- Lab of Dendrimers and Biopolymers, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Iran.
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Citric acid-polyethylene glycol-citric acid (CPEGC) triblock dendrimers as biocompatible compounds containing G(1), G(2) and G(3) were applied as the drug-delivery systems. Some of the small size molecules and drugs are trapped with the above-synthesized dendrimers. The guest molecules, which are hydrophobic when trapped into the suitable sites of dendrimers, are becoming soluble in aqueous solution. The quantity of trapped molecules and drugs such as 5-amino salicylic acid (5-ASA), pyridine, mefenamic acid, and diclofenac was measured. The drug/dendrimer complexes remained in room temperature for about 10 months and after this long time they were stable and the drugs were not released. Also, the controlled release of the above-mentioned molecules and drugs in vitro conditions was investigated. The structure definition and controlled release of the molecules and drugs were carried out using different spectroscopy methods.
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- H Namazi
- Lab of Dendrimers and Biopolymers, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, P. O. Box 51664, Iran.
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Namazi H, Jafari Rad S. Synthesis of block and grafted copolymers containing spacer-linked chromophore based on cellulose and polyethylene glycol. J Appl Polym Sci 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/app.21026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Namazi H, Kabiri R, Entezami A. Determination of extremely low percolation threshold electroactivity of the blend polyvinyl chloride/polyaniline doped with camphorsulfonic acid by cyclic voltammetry method. Eur Polym J 2002. [DOI: 10.1016/s0014-3057(01)00232-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Mirzaei YR, Azamat H, Namazi H. Investigation the chemical reactivity of positions N-3, C-5 and C6-methyl group in biginelli type compounds and synthesis of new dihydropyrimidine derivatives. J Heterocycl Chem 2001. [DOI: 10.1002/jhet.5570380507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Namazi H, Assadpour A, Pourabbas B, Entezami A. Polycondensation of bis(cyanoacetate) anda,10bdihydrobenzofuro[2,3-b]benzofuran-2,9-dicarbaldehyde via knoevenagel reaction: Synthesis of donor-acceptor polymers containing shoulder-to-shoulder main chains. J Appl Polym Sci 2001. [DOI: 10.1002/app.1464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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