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Nasiri A, Hosseini SM, Rashidi M, Mozafari H. Association between The SIRT1 and SIRT3 Levels and Gene Polymorphisms with Infertility in War Zones of Kermanshah Province, Iran: A Case-Control Study. Int J Fertil Steril 2023; 17:120-126. [PMID: 36906829 PMCID: PMC10009506 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2022.553494.1304] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE War toxin, mustard gas, alkylating agent results in male infertility via inducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and DNA mutagenesis. SIRT1 and SIRT3 are multifunctional enzymes that involve in the DNA repair, oxidative stress responses. This study aim is to assess the correlation between serum levels of SIRT1, SIRT3 and both rs3758391T>C and rs185277566C>G gene polymorphisms with infertility in the war zones of Kermanshah province, Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this case-control study based on the semen analysis, samples were divided into two groups infertile (n=100) and fertile (n=100). High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was used to determine the malondialdehyde level, and also a sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) test was used to evaluate the DNA fragmentation rate. Using the colorimetric assays, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was measured. SIRT1 and SIRT3 protein levels were determined by using ELISA. The genetic variants of SIRT1 rs3758391T>C, and SIRT3 rs185277566C>G, were detected by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length (PCR-RFLP) technique. RESULTS Malondialdehyde (MDA) level and the percentage of DNA fragmentation were higher in infertile samples, but serum levels of SIRT1 and SIRT3, and SOD activity was lower in infertile compared to fertile samples (P<0.001). The TC+CC genotypes and the C allele from SIRT1 rs3758391T>C polymorphism, and CG+GG genotypes and the G allele from SIRT3 rs185277566C>G polymorphism could increase risk of infertility (P<0.05). CONCLUSION The results of this study suggest that war toxins through the impact on genotypes, decreasing levels of SIRT1 and SIRT3 and increasing levels of oxidative stress, lead to defects in the concentration, motility and morphology of sperms and thus, infertility in men.
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- Abolfazl Nasiri
- Human Genetic Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Human Genetic Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Asgari R, Bidmeshkipour A, Mansouri K, Bakhtiari M, Mozafari H, Abdolmaleki A. Fas cell surface death receptor/Fas ligand genetic variants in gastric cancer patients: A case-control study. Indian J Med Res 2022; 156:77-82. [PMID: 36124496 PMCID: PMC9903394 DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_2058_19] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background & objectives Various studies have suggested a correlation between Fas cell surface death receptor/Fas ligand (FAS/FASL) variants and multiple types of cancers. The present study aimed to investigate the association between FAS-670A/G and FASL-844C/T and the synergistic effects of both variants on the risk of gastric cancer (GC) in the Kurdish population of west of Iran. Methods This study was conducted by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism technique using MvaI and BsrDI restriction enzymes in 98 GC patients and 103 healthy control individuals. Results According to the obtained results, a significant association (P=0.008) of FASL polymorphism among GC patients and the control group was detected. Furthermore, no significant differences were found in the FAS polymorphism frequencies between GC patients and the control group. Codominant and dominant models in FASL polymorphism showed significant protective effects against GC [odds ratio (OR)=0.307, 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.134-0.705), P=0.005; OR=0.205, 95% CI (0.058-0.718), P=0.013 and OR=0.295, 95% CI (0.129-0.673), P=0.004 for models of codominant CC vs. CT, codominant CC vs. TT and dominant, respectively]. Furthermore, the presence of both FAS-670G and FASL-844T alleles represented a significant protective effect against GC occurrence [OR=0.420, 95% CI (0.181-0.975), P=0.043]. Interpretation & conclusions So far, we believe this is the first study, the results of which suggest that FASL gene variation and its synergistic effects with FAS gene could be associated with the risk of GC in the Kurdish population in the west of Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran,For correspondence: Dr Ali Bidmeshkipour, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran e-mail:
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences & Cell Biology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Goharian A, Shirani Rad A, Moaveni P, Mozafari H, Sani B. Effect of selenium and zinc foliar application to increase the quantitative and qualitative yields of rapeseed at different sowing dates. grasasaceites 2022. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.0783201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The sowing date is an important factor for expanding the cultivated area of rapeseed and affects seed yield, oil content, and fatty acid compounds. Micronutrient elements play an important role in improving the vegetative and reproductive growth of the plant, especially under conditions of biological and environmental stresses. A two-year experiment (2014-2016) was performed to study the response of rapeseed genotypes to foliar application of micronutrients on different sowing dates. The treatments were arranged as a factorial-split plot in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Three sowing dates of 7 (well-timed sowing date), 17, and 27 (delayed sowing dates) October and two levels of foliar application with pure water (control), selenium (1.5%), zinc (1.5%), and selenium+zinc (1.5%) were factorial in the main plots and five genotypes of SW102, Ahmadi, GKH2624, GK-Gabriella, and Okapi were randomized in the subplots (a total of 30 treatments). Seed yield, oil yield and content, oleic acid, and linoleic acid were reduced when rapeseeds were cultivated on 17 and 27 October, while the contents in palmitic, linolenic, and erucic acids, and glucosinolate increased (p < 0.01). a selenium+zinc treatment improved seed yield, oil content and yield (p < 0.01). The oil quality increased due to increased contents of oleic and linoleic acids under the selenium+zinc treatment (p < 0.01). The GK-Gabriella and GKH2624 genotypes are recommended to be sown on well-timed (7 October) and delayed sowing dates (17 and 27 October) and treated with selenium+zinc due to the higher oil yield, linoleic and oleic acids.
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Hama AH, Shakiba E, Rahimi Z, Karimi M, Mozafari H, Abdulkarim OA. Vitamin D level, lipid profile, and vitamin D receptor and transporter gene variants in sickle cell disease patients from Kurdistan of Iraq. J Clin Lab Anal 2021; 35:e23908. [PMID: 34261187 PMCID: PMC8418475 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are susceptible to the development of vitamin D deficiency (VDD). Vitamin D through binding to vitamin D receptor (VDR) exerts its function and affects gene transcription in target tissues. VDR gene variants affect bone mineral density. Methods In a case‐control study, 101 SCD patients including 61 sickle cell anemia (SCA), 39 S/β‐thalassemia, and 1 HbS/HbD (SD) along with 110 healthy individuals from Kurdistan of Iraq were studied. The lipid profile, vitamin D level, FokI, and TaqI variants of VDR and group‐specific component (GC) were detected using the standard enzymatic method, the immunodiagnostic systems limited EIA kit and PCR‐RFLP methods, respectively. Results Around 93% and 82% of SCA and S/β‐thalassemia patients, respectively, had VDD compared to 83% of healthy individuals. Severe VDD (<10 ng/ml) was detected in 78.7% of patients with HbSS. Plasma levels of total cholesterol, HDL‐C, and LDL‐C in SCD patients were significantly lower compared to controls. Vitamin D levels were negatively correlated to TG and positively correlated to total cholesterol and HDL‐C. The frequencies of the C allele of FokI were 81.7% (p = 0.003), 80.3% (p = 0.034), and 84.6% (p = 0.011) in all SCD, SCA, and S/β‐thalassemia patients, respectively, compared to 69.1% in controls. However, no significant difference was detected comparing the frequencies of VDR TaqI and GC polymorphisms between SCD patients and controls. Conclusion In the present study, we found hypocholesterolemia, high prevalence of VDR FokI C allele, and low vitamin D levels among children and adults with SCD from Kurdistan of Iraq.
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- Abdalla Hussein Hama
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Behavioral Disease Research Center, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Behavioral Disease Research Center, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Aliyari M, Elieh Ali Komi D, Kiani A, Moradi M, Tanhapour M, Rahimi Z, Mozafari H, Mohammadi-Noori E, Pourmotabbed T, Vaisi-Raygani A, Bahrehmand F. The role of caveolin-1 and endothelial nitric oxide synthase polymorphisms in susceptibility to prostate cancer. Int J Exp Pathol 2021; 102:260-267. [PMID: 33964050 DOI: 10.1111/iep.12394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Caveolin-1(cav-1) is overexpressed in prostate cancer (PC) and is associated with progression of the disease. We investigated the effects of CAV1-T29107A and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) G894T polymorphisms on the serum levels of testosterone, NO and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in patients with PC. We genotyped cav-1 and eNOS genes in 112 PC patients and 150 healthy controls by PCR-RFLP. Serum levels of NO 2 - and NO 3 - were measured using spectrophotometry, and serum levels of testosterone and PSA were measured by ELISA. The frequencies of CAV1 genotypes A/T vs. A/A according to the dominant model AT + TT vs. AA genotype and T allele were significantly higher in PC patients in comparison with the control group and considerably increased the risk of disease by 2.19-, 1.44- and 1.6-fold, respectively. AT + TT genotypes were associated significantly with the increased risk of PC in those with smoking or diabetes by 3.08-fold (P = .004). Individuals carrying concurrently the T allele of CAV1 A29107T and the T allele of eNOS G894T genes had a significantly increased risk of PC by 2.52-fold (P = .009). We did not find any significant relationship between eNOS G894T genotypes and alleles with susceptibility to PC. Our results highlighted the significance of CAV1-T29107A SNP but not (eNOS) G894T in the susceptibility to PC in our the population that we have studied.
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- Mahdieh Aliyari
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Aghaz F, Vaisi-Raygani A, Khazaei M, Arkan E, Sajadimajd S, Mozafari H, Rahimi Z, Pourmotabbed T. Co-encapsulation of tertinoin and resveratrol by solid lipid nanocarrier (SLN) improves mice in vitro matured oocyte/ morula-compact stage embryo development. Theriogenology 2021; 171:1-13. [PMID: 33993057 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.05.007] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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As a promising strategy in overcoming drug resistance, the nano drug co-delivery system (NDCDS) can transport two or more drugs into the cell. In this study, we sought to compare the dual and single drug-delivery system, to deliver the optimal dose of Resveratrol (RES) and Tretinoin (TTN) into the in vitro matured oocyte and morula-compact stage embryonic cells. The formation of single (RES/TTN) and dual-drug (RES + TTN)-SLN were confirmed by Uv-vis spectrophotometery, dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) technologies. In two experiments, the oocytes/presumptive zygotes were cultured under various concentrations of the single (RES/TTN) and dual-drug (RES + TTN)-SLN. In vitro toxicity studies, including nuclear staining (Aceto-orcein and Hoechst 33342), H2DCFDA fluorescent staining, chemiluminescence assay, and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (qRT-PCR) techniques, indicated an excellent oocyte/embryo internalization of RES and TTN. Moreover, when oocytes/embryos were treated with the lowest concentration of RES + TTN-SLN, antioxidants-related genes were upregulated, apoptotic-related genes were downregulated, and intra/extracellular ROS production was reduced. In vitro cytotoxicity studies also demonstrated that single/dual-encapsulation of RES or TTN were safe even at the highest concentration (10 and 5 μM) compared to the control group. To sum it up, both delivery systems of RES and TTN by SLN (dual or single encapsulation) can deliver the optimal dose of RES and TTN into the oocyte/embryo. Where the dual-delivery of RES and TTN even at the lowest concentration (0.25 μM + 0.1 μm) showed a synergistic anti-oxidative effect in oocyte/embryo with a better inhibition of intra/extra-cellular ROS production by an enhanced/controlled intracellular penetration.
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- Faranak Aghaz
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Nasiri A, Vaisi-Raygani A, Rahimi Z, Bakhtiari M, Bahrehmand F, Kiani A, Mozafari H, Pourmotabbed T. Evaluation of The Relationship among The Levels of SIRT1 and SIRT3 with Oxidative Stress and DNA Fragmentation in Asthenoteratozoospermic Men. Int J Fertil Steril 2021; 15:135-140. [PMID: 33687167 PMCID: PMC8052804 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2020.134692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a crucial role in etiology of DNA fragmentation and lipid peroxi-
dation in sperm, leading to infertility in men. The silent information regulators SIRT1 and SIRT3 are members of the
sirtuins protein family known to be involved in cancer genetics, aging and oxidative stress responses. The aim ofthis
study is to determine the correlation between SIRT1 and SIRT3 with antioxidants, oxidative stress biomarkers, and
DNA fragmentation in the semen of asthenoteratozoospermic and normozoospermic men. Materials and Methods In this case-control study, after spermogram analysis the specimens were divided into
two groups, normozospermic (n=40) and asthenoteratozoospermic (n=40), according to World Health Organization
(WHO) standards. Sperm DNA fragmentation was evaluatedusing the sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) test.Catalase
activity was measured using the Aebi spectrophotometeric method. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) level and super-
oxide dismutase (SOD) activitywere measured by using commercially available colorimetric assays. Enzyme-linked
immune sorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure SIRT1 and SIRT3 protein levels of seminal plasma. Malondial-
dehyde (MDA) level in seminal plasma was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results The asthenoteratozoospermic group had significantly lower catalase and SOD activities and TAC levels in
comparison with the normozoospermic group (P<0.001).The percentage of DNA fragmentation and MDA level in the
asthenoteratozoospermic group were remarkably higher than in the normozoospermic group. The SIRT1 and SIRT3
protein levels in seminal plasmawere remarkably lower in asthenoteratozoospermic group than the normozoospermic
group (P<0.001). Conclusion The results of this study suggest that SIRT1 and SIRT3 protein levels are negatively correlated with
oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation in semen. The low levels of SIRT1 and SIRT3 in asthenoteratozoospermic
men may lead to an increase in oxidative stress, DNA fragmentation, and lipid peroxidation that eventually result in
immotile and immature spermatozoa (asthenoteratozoospermia).
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- Abolfazl Nasiri
- Students Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of MedicalSciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of MedicalSciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of MedicalSciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Kiani A, Kamankesh M, Vaisi-Raygani A, Moradi MR, Tanhapour M, Rahimi Z, Elahi-Rad S, Bahrehmand F, Aliyari M, Aghaz F, Mozafari H, Rezvani N, Haghnazari L, Pourmotabbed T. Activities and polymorphisms of MMP-2 and MMP-9, smoking, diabetes and risk of prostate cancer. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:9373-9383. [PMID: 33165815 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05968-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of zinc dependent enzymes that are involved in tumor cell invasion and metastasis. The role of MMP-2 and -9 genetic polymorphism in different malignancies has been the subject of numerous studies. The present research has attempted to discover any positive correlation between MMP-2 and MMP-9 SNPs and prostate cancer (PCa) in patients with a history of either diabetes or smoking habits. 112 PCa-patients and 150 unrelated healthy-controls that matched for age and sex were selected for present case-control study. MMP-2 -1575G/A and MMP-9 -1562 C/T polymorphisms detected by PCR-RFLP, serum tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMP-1 and TIMP-2), testosterone, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), free-prostate-specific-antigen (fPSA), and fPSA/PSA levels were detected by ELISA and enzyme assay, respectively. MMP-2 and MMP-9 activities were measured by gelatin-zymography. Covariates were considered as age, status of cigarette smoking, and a possible history of diabetes mellitus (DM). The frequency of -1575 MMP-2 A/A + A/G and -1562 MMP-9 C/T + T/T genotypes were higher in PCa-patients with DM (74.3%,p = 0.003) and with smoking habits (72.5%,p = 0.005). These genotypes were associated with the increased risk of prostate cancer in smokers (3.52-folds) and in individuals with history of DM (4.34-folds). A significant positive association was found between level of TIMPs (TIMP -1 and TIMP-2) and BMI in PCa-patients and also between testosterone levels and MMP-9 activity in healthy control subjects. For the first time, this study demonstrated that activities of MMP-2 -1575G/A and MMP-9 -1562C/T variants in association with smoking and diabetes are considered significant risk factors for PCa.
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- Amir Kiani
- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 858 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN, 48163, USA.
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Omidpanah N, Ebrahimi S, Raygani AV, Mozafari H, Rezaei M. Total Antioxidant Capacity, Catalase Activity and Salivary Oxidative Parameters in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders. Front Dent 2020; 17:1-6. [PMID: 33615292 PMCID: PMC7883650 DOI: 10.18502/fid.v17i16.4179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Objectives: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are characterized by pain or discomfort in the temporomandibular joint, periauricular region, masticatory muscles, and neck on one or both sides. It may also be associated with joint sounds, restricted mandibular movements and mandibular deviation. Oxidative agents may have a deleterious role in the pathogenesis of joint diseases, and oxidative stress can lead to TMD. The aim of this study was to assess the oxidative stress biomarkers in the saliva of TMD patients and healthy controls. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 30 patients with TMDs (5 males and 25 females) with a mean age of 30.7±13.2 years, and 30 healthy controls (5 males and 25 females) with a mean age of 29.16±11.2 years. Saliva samples were collected according to the standard protocol and the total antioxidant capacity of the saliva (non-enzymatic), catalase activity, and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were measured using the ferric reducing ability of plasma, Aebi’s method, and high-performance liquid chromatography, respectively. Finally, The MDA levels were analyzed by the Mann-Whitney test. Other quantitative parameters were analyzed by independent t-test. Results: TMD patients had significantly higher salivary levels of MDA compared to the control group (P=0.001). But there were no significant differences in catalase (P=0.49) and total antioxidant capacity (P=0.22) of TMD patients and healthy controls. Conclusion: It seems that oxidative stress may be involved in the pathogenesis of TMDs.
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- Neda Omidpanah
- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Private Practice, School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Akya A, Bozorgomid A, Ghadiri K, Ahmadi M, Elahi A, Mozafari H, Almasi A, Namadi P, Chegenelorestani R. Usefulness of Blood Parameters for Preliminary Diagnosis of Brucellosis. J Blood Med 2020; 11:107-113. [PMID: 32280292 PMCID: PMC7125307 DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s245513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Human brucellosis is a multisystem disease with a wide range of clinical signs which often leads to misdiagnosis and treatment delay. Early diagnosis of this disease can prevent the serious complications and mismanagements. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological parameters with predictive value for the diagnosis of brucellosis. METHODS In this prospective case-control study which was done during 2015-2017 in Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah Province, west Iran, 100 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of brucellosis (brucellosis group) and 100 healthy individuals (control group) were studied. The hematological parameters, including hemoglobin (Hb), red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC) count, lymphocyte count, neutrophil count, platelet count (PLTs), mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) of both groups were recorded. The data were statistically compared between the brucellosis and the control groups. RESULTS The mean age of patients and healthy groups was 44.04 ± 23.11 and 37.92 ± 24.80, respectively (P = 0.062). The WBC, CRP and neutrophil counts were significantly higher in the brucellosis group (P < 0.05). Based on the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, the sensitivity and specificity were 54% and 66% for the WBC, 45% and 71% for the neutrophil and 65% and 72% for the CRP, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of Hb, RBC, WBC, lymphocyte and platelet count, MPV, PDW and ESR (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that WBC, CRP and neutrophil count can be used as valuable markers in the preliminary diagnosis of brucellosis. However, further researches are required to standardize these parameters for various forms of brucellosis.
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- Alisha Akya
- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Mozafari H, Khatami S, Kiani A, Rahimi Z, Vaisi-Raygani A, Afsharnaderi A, Alaei MR. Oxidative Stress Parameters, Trace Elements, and Lipid Profile in Iranian Patients with Gaucher Disease. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 193:130-137. [PMID: 30977090 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01709-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Gaucher disease (GD) is most frequent disorder of glycolipid storage. The glucosylceramide accumulation might lead to oxidative stress and changes in lipid profile. Regarding the main role of trace elements in hematopoiesis and oxidative stress, this study was aimed to evaluate the zinc and copper levels, three oxidative stress parameters, and lipid profile in GD. Thirty-three patients with GD along with 64 age- and sex-matched healthy controls participated in the study. The levels of zinc and copper were determined using atomic absorption/flame emission spectrophotometer. Malondialdehyde level was measured using HPLC. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC), catalase activity, and lipid profile were assessed using colorimetric methods. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16.0. Significant decrease in the serum levels of Zn (p < 0.001) and Cu (p < 0.001) was observed in patients with GD compared to controls. Subjects in control group showed significantly higher levels of TAC than patients with GD (p < 0.001). In contrast, plasma concentration of malondialdehyde was insignificantly higher in patients with GD than controls (p = 0.06). There was a direct correlation between TAC and hemoglobin concentration (p = 0.035; r = 0.369) in patients with GD. Furthermore, the calculated area under receiver operating characteristic curve for HDL cholesterol was equal to 0.938. The results showed that both zinc and copper levels decreased in patients with GD. Patients with GD showed decreased serum content of TAC. It was found that improving the deficiency of zinc and copper by supplementing them could be useful in management of patients with GD.
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- Hadi Mozafari
- Medical biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences, Shahid Chamran Highway, Tehran, Iran.
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Alaei MR, Tabrizi A, Jafari N, Mozafari H. Gaucher Disease: New Expanded Classification Emphasizing Neurological Features. Iran J Child Neurol 2019; 13:7-24. [PMID: 30598670 PMCID: PMC6296697] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder and the most common lysosomal storage disorder, caused by a deficiency in glucocerebrosidase enzyme activity. It has been classified according to the neurological manifestations into three types: type 1, without neuropathic findings, type 2 with acute infantile neuropathic signs and type 3 or chronic neuropathic form. However, report of new variants has led to the expansion of phenotype as a clinical phenotype of GD considered as a continuum of phenotypes. Therefore, it seems that a new classification is needed to cover new forms of the disease.
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- Mohammad Reza Alaei
- Pediatric Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurology Research Center,Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurology Research Center,Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Biochemistry, Medical school, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Shaveisi-Zadeh F, Madani S, Tarlan M, Mozafari H, Khazaei S, Mozafari S. Role of platelet parameters as a biomarker in diagnosis of acute appendicitis: A retrospective case–controlled study. J Acute Dis 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/2221-6189.263708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 11/04/2022] Open
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Asgari A, Rouhi Dehnabeh S, Zargari M, Khani S, Mozafari H, Varasteh A, Keyfi F, Barzegari M, Hasanzaeh R, Khatami S. Clinical, Biochemical and Genetic Analysis of Biotinidase Deficiency in Iranian Population. Arch Iran Med 2017; 19:774-778. [PMID: 27845546 DOI: 0161911/aim.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Biotinidase deficiency (BTD) is an autosomal recessive disorder of biotin metabolism. Biotin is a coenzyme that enhances the action of the four enzymes that play an important role in carbohydrates, amino acid, and fatty acid metabolism. Defects in these pathways cause severe metabolic disorder in the body. In general, biotinidase deficiency can be classified into two levels: partial and profound. The incidence of BTD is 1:40,000 to 1:60,000 births in the world, even though no convincing statistical data on the prevalence of this disorder exist in Iran. In this study, we aimed to set up a test for determining biotinidase activity among the Iranian population and report BTD mutations. PATIENTS AND METHODS The quantitative method for the determination of biotinidase activity was set up in the National Biochemistry Reference Laboratory (NBRL) of Pasteur Institute of Iran in Tehran. To detect mutations in BTD, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed followed by DNA sequencing. RESULTS The biotinidase activity range values were 3.81 - 8.25 nmol/min/mL. We identified 8 BTD patients out of 47 cases with neurologic signs. We detected two mutations, c.98-104del7ins3 and p.Arg79Cys, in 5 patients with profound BTD, and one p.Asp444His mutation in 3 patients with partial BTD. CONCLUSION Infants suffering from BTD seem healthy during their first months of life. At present, the screening program for metabolic disorders such as BTD is in progress. The patients that are BTD deficient benefit from the availability of the tests, and consequently receive the Biotin supplements before being clinically affected.
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- Arezou Asgari
- Department of Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran, Department of Biochemistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Allergy Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Medical School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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Rahimi Z, Rahimi Z, Mozafari H, Parsian A. Preeclampsia and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) I/D and angiotensin II type-1 receptor (AT1R) A1166C polymorphisms: association with ACE I/D polymorphism. J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst 2012; 14:174-80. [PMID: 22719026 DOI: 10.1177/1470320312448950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) and angiotensin II type-1 receptor (AT1R) A1166C polymorphisms with the risk of preeclampsia and lipid peroxidation in preeclamptic women from Western Iran. METHODS One hundred and ninety-eight preeclamptic women (128 women with mild and 70 with severe forms) and 100 age- and parity-matched controls were enrolled in this case-control study. RESULTS The presence of D allele of ACE was associated with a 1.8-fold increased risk of preeclampsia (p=0.002) in total preeclamptic patients. The frequency of AT1R AC+CC genotypes was higher in mild preeclamptic women (32%) compared to controls (27.2%) (p>0.05). In mild preeclamptic women with ID genotype, the level of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was significantly decreased compared to those with II genotype. Also, there was a trend toward increasing malondialdehyde (MDA) and decreasing TAC levels in mild and severe preeclamptic women with AT1R AA through CC genotypes. CONCLUSIONS Our study indicates that lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress are involved in the development of preeclampsia that might be influenced by polymorphism in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system genes.
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- Zohreh Rahimi
- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
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Zohreh R, Rahimi Z, Mozafari H, Yari K, Vasisi-Raygani A. Association of thrombophilic mutations with pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Western of Iran. Clin Biochem 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.08.704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Nomani H, Mozafari H, Ghobadloo SM, Rahimi Z, Raygani AV, Rahimi MA, Haghi AF, Keshavarz AA. The association between GSTT1, M1, and P1 polymorphisms with coronary artery disease in Western Iran. Mol Cell Biochem 2011; 354:181-7. [PMID: 21499713 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-011-0817-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2010] [Accepted: 04/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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DNA damage which occurred by the effect of oxidant and mutant agents has an essential role in the development of atherosclerosis. To investigate the possible association between GSTs polymorphism with coronary artery disease (CAD), we investigated the frequency of GSTT1, M1, and P1 genotypes in patients with CAD compared to controls. The genotypes of GSTT1, M1, and P1 were determined in 209 angiographically documented CAD patients and 108 normal coronary artery cases (as controls) by Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction and PCR-RFLP. In CAD patients, the frequency of GSTT1-null genotype was significantly (P = 0.025) lower than that in control. The presence of this genotype was associated with 2.2-fold increased risk of CAD. However, the frequency of GSTM1 and GSTP1 genotypes were not significantly different comparing both groups (P = 0.405 and P = 0.521, respectively). Moreover, non smokers patients had a lower frequency of GSTM1-null genotype (29.2%) compared to non smoker controls (43.5%, P = 0.043). Also, the frequency of both GSTT1-null and GSTM1-null genotypes in patients (3.8%) was significantly lower compared to controls with the same genotypes (10.2%, P = 0.014). Our results indicated that a reduction in the frequency of GSTT1-null and GSTM1-null genotypes that observed in our study might be involved in the pathogenesis of CAD in our population.
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- Hamid Nomani
- Department of Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Rahimi Z, Felehgari V, Rahimi M, Mozafari H, Yari K, Vaisi-Raygani A, Rezaei M, Malek-Khosravi S, Khazaie H. The frequency of factor V Leiden mutation, ACE gene polymorphism, serum ACE activity and response to ACE inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor antagonist drugs in Iranians type II diabetic patients with microalbuminuria. Mol Biol Rep 2010; 38:2117-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-010-0338-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2010] [Accepted: 09/04/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Felehgari V, Rahimi Z, Mozafari H, Vaisi-Raygani A. ACE gene polymorphism and serum ACE activity in Iranians type II diabetic patients with macroalbuminuria. Mol Cell Biochem 2010; 346:23-30. [DOI: 10.1007/s11010-010-0587-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2010] [Accepted: 08/28/2010] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rahimi Z, Mozafari H, Bigvand AHA, Doulabi RM, Vaisi-Raygani A, Afshari D, Razazian N, Rezaei M. Cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis and thrombophilic mutations in Western Iran: association with factor V Leiden. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2009; 16:430-4. [PMID: 19703820 DOI: 10.1177/1076029609335519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The present study aimed at investigating the prevalence of factor V Leiden G1691A, prothrombin G20210A, and MTHFR C677T in cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) patients and their possible association with CVST in Western Iran. A total of 24 CVST patients with the mean age of 37.1 +/- 11.7 years and 100 sex- and age-matched healthy individuals from Kermanshah Province of Iran with ethnic background of Kurd were studied for factor V Leiden G1691A, prothrombin G20210A and MTHFR C677T by PCR-RFLP method using Mnl I, Hind III, and Hinf I restriction enzymes, respectively. Prevalence of factor V Leiden was 16.7% in patients and 2% in control group. A significant association was found between factor V Leiden mutation and CVST with odds ratio (OR) of 9.8 (95% confidence intervals [CI] 1.68-57.2, P = .01). No prothrombin G20210A was found among patients. In patients, MTHFR C677T tended to be higher (58.3%) compared to control (44%), OR of 1.8 (95% CI 0.73-4.5, P = .2). Our study for the first time has determined the prevalence of inherited thrombophilia in a homogenous ethnic group of CVST patients and suggests that factor V Leiden, and not the prothrombin gene mutation is a risk factor for CVST in Western Iran.
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- Zohreh Rahimi
- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Rahimi Z, Muniz A, Mozafari H. Abnormal hemoglobins among Kurdish population of Western Iran: hematological and molecular features. Mol Biol Rep 2009; 37:51-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-009-9516-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Received: 09/16/2008] [Accepted: 03/17/2009] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Rahimi Z, Raygani AV, Siabani S, Mozafari H, Nagel RL, Muniz A. Prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency among schoolboys in Kermanshah, Islamic Republic of Iran. East Mediterr Health J 2008; 14:978-979. [PMID: 19166183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Rahimi Z, Vaisi-Raygani A, Mozafari H, Kharrazi H, Rezaei M, Nagel RL. Prevalence of factor V Leiden (G1691A) and prothrombin (G20210A) among Kurdish population from Western Iran. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2007; 25:280-3. [PMID: 17700999 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-007-0052-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2007] [Accepted: 05/02/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The mutation in factor V (FV) G1691A, known as factor V Leiden, and prothrombin (FII) gene G20210A are the two most prevalent causes of inherited thrombophilia. The present study reports the prevalence of factor V Leiden and the prothrombin G20210A gene mutations among healthy individuals of Kurdish ethnic background in Western Iran. METHODS Four hundred thirty-four healthy unrelated individuals, 255 male and 179 female, with a mean age of 28.7+/-15.5 from the Kermanshah Province of Iran were studied for prothrombin G20210A mutation. The factor V Leiden mutation was studied in 404 healthy individuals, of whom 232 were male and 172 were female. The factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A were detected by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment-length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method using Mnl I and Hind III restriction enzymes, respectively. RESULTS Among 434 individuals studied for prothrombin G20210A mutation seven carried this mutation as heterozygous (four female subjects and three male), giving a prevalence of 1.6% [95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.5-2.7) and an allele frequency of 0.8%. No homozygous prothrombin 20210AA was found. Factor V G1691A mutation was detected as heterozygous in 11 of 404 healthy individuals (five female and six male) and as homozygous in one male indicating a prevalence of 2.97% (95% CI 1.3-4.6) and allele frequency of 1.6%. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicated that the factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A mutations are not rare among populations of Western Iran and that the relationship between venous thrombophilia and these mutations have to be further studied in Western Iran population, which, in turn, may suggest a causal effect.
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- Zohreh Rahimi
- Medical Biology Research Centre, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Daneshgah Avenue, P.O. Box 67148-69914, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Hamdi K, Bastani P, Gafarieh R, Mozafari H, Hashemi SH, Ghotbi MH. The influence of maternal ketonuria on fetal well-being tests in postterm pregnancy. Arch Iran Med 2006; 9:144-7. [PMID: 16649357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although it is well-known that postterm pregnancies are associated with the risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality, a comprehensive study on its management is lacking. The aim of present study was to determine whether ketonuria is associated with abnormal fetal test results in pregnancies >40 weeks of gestation. METHODS In this analytical cross sectional study, a total of 360 pregnant women with gestational age of >40 weeks were evaluated in two hospitals during 2003 - 2004. For each woman, urinary ketones, glucose, pH, proteins, and specific gravity were measured by total screen LSG tapes (Rapignost); in addition, biophysical profile test was recorded and the amniotic fluid index was assessed by ultrasonography. RESULTS Ketonuria was found in 34 women (9.44%). Statistical analyses showed that maternal ketonuria was associated with oligohydramnios, abnormal fetal tests, and a significant increase in fetal heart rate decelerations. CONCLUSION Patients with clinically-detectable ketonuria have higher risk for abnormal fetal tests in comparison with those without the disease.
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- Kobra Hamdi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Zahra Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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