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Chaghazardi M, Kashanian S, Nazari M, Omidfar K, Shariati-Rad M, Joseph Y, Rahimi P. Mercury (II) sensing using a simple turn-on fluorescent graphene oxide based aptasensor in serum and water samples. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2024; 313:124057. [PMID: 38457872 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124057] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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A simple, highly sensitive, and selective fluorometric aptasensing platform based on aptamer and graphene oxide (GO) is proposed for the determination of mercury (II) ion (Hg2+). In the designed assay, two aptamer probes, a carboxy-fluorescein (FAM) labeled aptamer (aptamer A) and its complementary (aptamer B) with partial complement containing several mismatches and GO as the quencher were used. In the absence of Hg2+, both A and B aptamers were adsorbed on the surface of GO by π-π-stacking, leading to fluorescence quenching of FAM due to fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). Upon exposure to Hg2+, the A and B aptamer strands bind Hg2+ and form T-Hg2+-T complexes, leading to the formation of a stable double-stranded aptamer. The double-stranded aptamer is detached from the GO surface, resulting in the recovery of FAM fluorescence. The fluorescence intensity (FI) of the developed sensor was correlated with the Hg2+ concentration under optimized experimental conditions in two wide linear ranges, even in the presence of 10 divalent cations as interferences. The linear ranges were obtained from 200.0 to 900.0 fM and 5.0 to 33.0 pM, a limit of detection (LOD) of 106.0 fM, and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 321.3 fM. The concentration of Hg2+ was determined in five real samples containing three water and two serum samples, using spiking and standard addition methods and the results were compared with the spiked amounts and atomic absorption (AAS) as standard method respectively, with acceptable recoveries. Furthermore, in the standard addition method, to overcome the effects of matrix influence of real samples in quantitative predictions, the excitation-emission matrix (EEM) data for samples was simultaneously analyzed by multivariate curve resolution with alternating least squares (MCR-ALS) as a second-order standard addition method (SOSAM).
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- Mosayeb Chaghazardi
- Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran; Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Sensor and Biosensor Research Center (SBRC) & Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Center (NNRC), Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran; Nanobiotechnology Department, Faculty of Innovative Science and Technology, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Institute of Nanoscale and Biobased Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Materials Technology, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany; Water Research Center, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Nanoscale and Biobased Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Materials Technology, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany; Water Research Center, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany
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Soltani L, Varmira K, Nazari M. Author Correction: Comparison of the differentiation of ovine fetal bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells towards osteocytes on chitosan/alginate/CuO-NPs and chitosan/alginate/FeO-NPs scaffolds. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8793. [PMID: 38627453 PMCID: PMC11021512 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59544-z] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Leila Soltani
- Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Razi University, Kermanshah, 67144-14971, Iran.
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- Research Center of Oils and Fats, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Kahraman A, Socie E, Nazari M, Kazazis D, Buldu-Akturk M, Kabanova V, Biasin E, Smolentsev G, Grolimund D, Erdem E, Moser JE, Cannizzo A, Bacellar C, Milne C. Tailoring p-Type Behavior in ZnO Quantum Dots through Enhanced Sol-Gel Synthesis: Mechanistic Insights into Zinc Vacancies. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:1755-1764. [PMID: 38324709 PMCID: PMC10875662 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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The synthesis and control of properties of p-type ZnO is crucial for a variety of optoelectronic and spintronic applications; however, it remains challenging due to the control of intrinsic midgap (defect) states. In this study, we demonstrate a synthetic route to yield colloidal ZnO quantum dots (QD) via an enhanced sol-gel process that effectively eliminates the residual intermediate reaction molecules, which would otherwise weaken the excitonic emission. This process supports the creation of ZnO with p-type properties or compensation of inherited n-type defects, primarily due to zinc vacancies under oxygen-rich conditions. The in-depth analysis of carrier recombination in the midgap across several time scales reveals microsecond carrier lifetimes at room temperature which are expected to occur via zinc vacancy defects, supporting the promoted p-type character of the synthesized ZnO QDs.
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- École
polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rte Cantonale, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute
of Applied Physics, University of Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci
University, Tuzla 34956 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Physical
Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci
University, Tuzla 34956 Istanbul, Turkey
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- École
polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rte Cantonale, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute
of Applied Physics, University of Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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Soltani L, Varmira K, Nazari M. Comparison of the differentiation of ovine fetal bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells towards osteocytes on chitosan/alginate/CuO-NPs and chitosan/alginate/FeO-NPs scaffolds. Sci Rep 2024; 14:161. [PMID: 38168144 PMCID: PMC10762099 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50664-6] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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In the current study, the creation of a chitosan/alginate scaffold hydrogel with and without FeO-NPs or CuO-NPs was studied. From fetal ovine bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) were isolated and cultivated. Their differentiation into osteocyte and adipose cells was investigated. Also, on the scaffolds, cytotoxicity and apoptosis were studied. To investigate the differentiation, treatment groups include: (1) BM-MSCs were plated in DMEM culture medium with high glucose containing 10% FBS and antibiotics (negative control); (2) BM-MSCs were plated in osteogenic differentiation medium (positive control); (3) positive control group + FeO-NPs, (4) positive control group + CuO-NPs; (5) BM-MSCs were plated in osteogenic differentiation medium on chitosan/alginate scaffold; (6) BM-MSCs were plated in osteogenic differentiation medium on chitosan/alginate/FeO-NPs scaffold; and (7) BM-MSCs were plated in osteogenic differentiation medium on chitosan/alginate/CuO-NPs scaffold. Alkaline phosphatase enzyme concentrations, mineralization rate using a calcium kit, and mineralization measurement by alizarin staining quantification were evaluated after 21 days of culture. In addition, qRT-PCR was used to assess the expression of the ALP, ColA, and Runx2 genes. When compared to other treatment groups, the addition of CuO-NPs in the chitosan/alginate hydrogel significantly increased the expression of the ColA and Runx2 genes (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the chitosan/alginate hydrogel groups containing FeO-NPs and CuO-NPs in the expression of the ALP gene. It appears that the addition of nanoparticles, in particular CuO-NPs, has made the chitosan/alginate scaffold more effective in supporting osteocyte differentiation.
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- Leila Soltani
- Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Razi University, Kermanshah, 67144-14971, Iran.
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- Research Center of Oils and Fats, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Soltani L, Ghaneialvar H, Abbasi N, Bayat P, Nazari M. Chitosan/alginate scaffold enhanced with Berberis vulgaris extract for osteocyte differentiation of ovine fetal stem cells. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e3924. [PMID: 38269507 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3924] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Designing biocompatible polymers using plant derivatives can be extremely useful in tissue engineering, nanomedicine, and many other fields of medicine. In this study, it was first looked into how chitosan/alginate scaffolds were made and characterized in the presence of berberine and barberry fruit extract. Second, the process of proliferation and differentiation of ovine fetal BM-MSCs (bone marrow-mesenchymal stem cells) was assessed on these scaffolds after BM-MSCs were extracted and confirmed by developing into osteocyte and adipose cells. To investigate the differentiation, treatment groups include (1) ovine fetal BM-MSCs were plated in Dulbecco's modified eagle medium culture medium with high glucose containing 10% fetal bovine serum and antibiotics (negative control), (2) ovine fetal BM-MSCs were plated in osteogenic differentiation medium (positive control group), (3) positive control group + barberry fruit extract, (4) positive control group + berberine, (5) ovine fetal BM-MSCs were plated in osteogenic differentiation medium on chitosan/alginate scaffold (hydrogel group), (6) ovine fetal BM-MSCs were plated in osteogenic differentiation medium on chitosan/alginate/barberry fruit extract scaffold (hydrogel group containing barberry fruit extract), and (7) ovine fetal BM-MSCs were plated in osteogenic differentiation medium on chitosan/alginate/berberine scaffold (hydrogel group containing berberine). Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) enzyme concentrations, mineralization rate using a calcium kit, and mineralization measurement by alizarin staining quantification were all found after 21 days of culture. In addition, real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was used to assess the expression of the ALP, COL1A2, and Runx2 genes. Days 5 and 7 had the lowest water absorption by the hydrogel scaffold containing barberry extract, which was significant in comparison to other groups (p < .05). Among the hydrogel scaffolds under study, the one containing barberry extract exhibited the lowest tensile strength, and this difference was statistically significant (p < .05). The chitosan/alginate hydrogel has the highest tensile strength of all of them. In comparison to the control and other treatment groups, the inclusion of berberine in the chitosan/alginate hydrogel significantly increased the expression of the ALP, Runx2, and COL1A2 genes (p < .05). The osteocyte differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in in vitro settings appears to have been enhanced by the inclusion of berberine in the chitosan/alginate scaffold.
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- Leila Soltani
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Ilam, Iran
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- Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Minasian V, Nazari M. The association between type 1 diabetes and exercise/physical activity and prolongation of the honeymoon phase in patients. Life Sci 2023; 332:122114. [PMID: 37739162 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122114] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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In type 1 diabetes (T1D), pancreatic beta cells are destroyed by the immune system, causing chronic hyperglycemia and micro and macrovascular complications. However, some people experience a 'honeymoon' phase (or partial remission) after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. During this phase, a substantial amount of insulin is still produced by the pancreas, helping to reduce blood sugar levels and the requirement for external insulin. The clinical significance of this phase lies in the potential for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions during this time frame to either slow down or arrest beta-cell destruction. Clearly, we need to continue researching novel therapies like immunomodulatory agents, but we also need to look at potentially effective therapies with acceptable side effects that can serve as a complement to the medicines currently being studied. Physical activity and exercise, regardless of its type, is one of the factors its impact on the control of diabetes is being investigated and promising results have been achieved. Although there are still limited reports in this regard, there is some evidence to suggest that regular physical exercise could prolong the honeymoon period in both adults and children. In this review, having described the immune base of type 1 diabetes, we outline the benefits of exercise on the general health of individuals with T1D. Moreover, we centered on the honeymoon and current evidence suggesting the effects of physical activity and exercise on this phase duration.
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- Vazgen Minasian
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise physiology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise physiology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
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Ali Vafaei A, Nazari M, Omoumi S, Rashidy-Pour A, Raise-Abdullahi P. Corticosterone injection into the basolateral amygdala before and after memory reactivation impairs the subsequent expression of fear memory in rats: An interaction of glucocorticoids and β-adrenoceptors. Neurobiol Learn Mem 2023; 205:107829. [PMID: 37734437 DOI: 10.1016/j.nlm.2023.107829] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Glucocorticoid administration, before or after fear memory reactivation, impairs subsequent fear memory expression, but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. The present study examined the role of basolateral amygdala (BLA) β-adrenoceptors in the effects of intra-BLA corticosterone injection on fear memory in rats. Bilateral cannulae were implanted in the BLA of Wistar male rats. The rats were trained and tested using an inhibitory avoidance task (1 mA footshock for 3 s). Forty-eight hours after training, corticosterone (CORT, 5, 10, or 20 ng/0.5 µl/side) and the β2-adrenoceptor agonist clenbuterol (CLEN, 10 or 20 ng/0.5 µl/side) or the β-adrenoceptor antagonist propranolol (PROP, 250 or 500 ng/0.5 µl/side) were injected into the BLA before or right after memory reactivation (retrieval, Test 1). We performed subsequent tests 2 (Test 2), 5 (Test 3), 7 (Test 4), and 9 (Test 5) days after Test 1. The results demonstrated that CORT injection before Test 1 disrupted memory retrieval and reduced fear expression in Tests 2-5, possibly due to enhanced extinction or impaired reconsolidation. CORT injection after Test 1 also impaired reconsolidation and reduced fear expression in Tests 2-5. CLEN prevented, but PROP exacerbated, the effects of CORT on fear expression. The reminder shock did not recover fear memory in CORT-treated animals, suggesting that reconsolidation, not extinction, was affected. These results indicate that glucocorticoids and β-adrenoceptors in the BLA jointly modulate fear memory reconsolidation and expression. Comprehending the neurobiology of stress and the impact of glucocorticoids on fear memory may lead to new treatments for stress and trauma-induced disorders such as PTSD.
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- Abbas Ali Vafaei
- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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Tabrizi JS, As'habi A, Nazari M, Ebrahimi Tavani M, Haghi M, Gharibi F. Impacts of accreditation on the performance of primary health care centres: A systematic review. Malays Fam Physician 2023; 18:63. [PMID: 38026575 PMCID: PMC10664760 DOI: 10.51866/rv.274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction Evidence on the impacts of accreditation on primary health care (PHC) services is inconsistent. Thus, this study aimed to assess the impacts of accreditation on the performance of PHC centres. Method This study systematically reviewed articles published from 2000 to 2019 in the Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Springer, PubMed and ProQuest. The following keywords were used: ((primary care OR primary health care) AND (accreditation) AND (impact OR effect OR output OR outcome OR influence OR result OR consequences)). The database search yielded a total of41256 articles, among which 30 articles were finally included in the review. Results Accreditation showed the most positive impacts on the quality, effectiveness, human resource management and strategic management of PHC services. Accreditation also positively affected safety, responsiveness, accessibility, customer satisfaction, documentation, leadership, efficiency and continuity of care. Few negative impacts were noted, including the possibility of accreditation being used as a bureaucratic tool, high cost of acquiring accreditation, difficulties in understanding the accreditation process, high staff turnover rate in accredited PHC centres and weak sustainability of some accreditation programmes. Conclusion Given its numerous positive impacts, accreditation could be used to effectively improve the performance of PHC centres.
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- Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi
- MD, PhD, Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- BSc, MSc, PhD, Food Safety Research Center (salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iram
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- BSc, MSc, PhD, Food Safety Research Center (salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iram
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- BSc, MSc, MPH, PhD, Quality Improvement, Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Center of Health Network Management, Deputy of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- BSc, MSc, PhD, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Health and Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- BSc, MSc, PhD, Social Determinants of Health Research Centers, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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Nazari M, Ahmadi H, Hosseinzadeh S, Sahebkar A, Khademi F. Imipenem resistance associated with amino acid alterations of the OprD porin in Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates. Acta Microbiol Immunol Hung 2023; 70:206-212. [PMID: 37342895 DOI: 10.1556/030.2023.02060] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Globally, the spread of carbapenem-resistant strains has limited treatment options for multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. This study aimed to determine the role of point mutations as well as the expression level of the oprD gene in the emergence of imipenem-resistant P. aeruginosa strains isolated from patients referred to Ardabil hospitals. A total of 48 imipenem-resistant clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa collected between June 2019 and January 2022 were used in this study. Detection of the oprD gene and its amino acid alterations was performed using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing techniques. The expression level of the oprD gene in imipenem-resistant strains was determined using the real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) method. All imipenem-resistant P. aeruginosa strains were positive for the oprD gene based on the PCR results, and also five selected isolates indicated one or more amino acid alterations. Detected amino acid alterations in the OprD porin were Ala210Ile, Gln202Glu, Ala189Val, Ala186Pro, Leu170Phe, Leu127Val, Thr115Lys, and Ser103Thr. Based on the RT-PCR results, the oprD gene was downregulated in 79.1% of imipenem-resistant P. aeruginosa strains. However, 20.9% of strains showed overexpression of the oprD gene. Probably, resistance to imipenem in these strains is associated with the presence of carbapenemases, AmpC cephalosporinase, or efflux pumps. Owing to the high prevalence of imipenem-resistant P. aeruginosa strains due to various resistance mechanisms in Ardabil hospitals, the implementation of surveillance programs to reduce the spread of these resistant microorganisms along with rational selection and prescription of antibiotics is recommended.
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- Maryam Nazari
- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- 2Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- 3Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- 4Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
- 5Arthropod-Borne Diseases Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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Arab A, Karimi E, Nazari M, Tabibi H, As’habi A. Association between the dietary inflammatory index and markers of endothelial and systemic inflammation in hemodialysis patients. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1230747. [PMID: 37781127 PMCID: PMC10538634 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1230747] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Objectives The current survey aimed to investigate the link between energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) and risk factors for CVD including markers of endothelial and systemic inflammation in Iranian hemodialysis patients. Methods Patients on hemodialysis for at least 6 months prior to enrollment were considered eligible in this cross-sectional study. The usual dietary intakes of the hemodialysis individuals were examined through 4 non-consecutive days including 2 dialysis days and 2 non-dialysis days using a 24-h recall approach to calculate E-DII. Multiple linear regression analysis was utilized to investigate the link between E-DII and selected biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress including high-sensitive C reactive protein (hs-CRP), serum intercellular adhesion molecule (sICAM), serum vascular cell adhesion molecule (sVCAM), malondialdehyde, and nitric oxide (NO), sE-selectin, and endothelin-1, and beta (β) and 95% confidence interval (CI) was reported. Value of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Overall, 291 hemodialysis patients make up our study population. In the crude model, the E-DII score was positively associated with a higher sVCAM-1 (β = 177.39; 95% CI: 60.51, 294.26; ptrend = 0.003). Further adjustment for potential confounders attenuated the findings in a way that an increase of 128.72 in the sVCAM-1 was observed when the E-DII score increased from -2.68 to -1.14 (95% CI: 13.50, 243.94). After controlling for potential confounders, E-DII was associated with sE-selectin in hemodialysis patients in the highest category of E-DII as compared to the lowest category (β = 4.11; 95% CI: 0.22, 8.00; ptrend = 0.039). Conclusion The present findings suggest that adherence to a pro-inflammatory diet among hemodialysis patients is associated with a higher inflammatory status as evidenced by sVCAM-1 and sE-selectin; however, bidirectionality may exist and the role of residual confounders should be taken into account. Therefore, more longitudinal investigations are needed to elucidate the role of diet on the inflammatory status of hemodialysis patients.
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- Arman Arab
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Research Development Center, Arash Women’s Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Nazari M, Jalili M, As'habi A. Conjugated linoleic acid and L-carnitine combination effects on obesity-related miRNAs in diet-induced obese rats. Obes Res Clin Pract 2023; 17:378-382. [PMID: 37634961 DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2023.08.004] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Obesity is a major global health issue, resulting in significant costs and increased mortality rates. Finding effective treatments for obesity is therefore essential. This study investigated the combined effects of L-Carnitine (LC) and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) on weight loss and adipose tissue microRNA levels. SUBJECTS /METHODS Forty male Wistar rats weighing 150-200 g and about 8 weeks old were fed either a normal fat diet (NFD) or a high-fat diet (HFD) for 8 weeks. Afterwards, the HFD group was randomly divided into four subgroups: control, LC (200 mg kg-1), CLA (500 mg kg-1), and both (n = 8 in each group). The study lasted for an additional 4 weeks. The animals' weights were recorded regularly, and after 12 weeks, miRNAs were extracted from epididymal adipose tissue and analysed using real-time PCR. The miRNA expression levels of miR-27a and miR-143 were compared between groups using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and one-way ANOVA tests in SPSS software. RESULTS At the end of the first 8 weeks, the HFD group weighed significantly more than the NFD group. LC significantly decreased weight gain (4.2%) compared to the control group, whereas CLA alone (3.5%) or in combination with LC (3.1%) did not significantly slow weight gain. Real-time PCR results showed that the HFD group had higher miR-143 levels and lower miR-27a levels compared to the NFD group. LC and CLA increased miR-27a expression after 4 weeks, but their combination decreased miR-27a expression. CLA alone reduced miR-143 expression, whereas LC had almost no effect. Their combination also reduced miR-143 expression. CONCLUSION CLA and LC, which are considered weight loss supplements, can potentially regulate metabolism and cellular pathways. However, their combination did not show a synergistic effect on weight loss, possibly due to the reduction in miR-27a expression. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effects of combined fat burners on obesity treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maryam Nazari
- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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Omidimorad A, Nazari M, Bahmanziari N, Soleymani MH, Barakati SH, Ardalan G, Aminaee T, Taghizadeh R, Motlagh ME, Heidarzadeh A. Priority strategic directions in adolescent health in Iran based on the WHO's Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2023; 35:313-321. [PMID: 37624369 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2023-0023] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In line with the World Health Organization's Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) guidance, the goal of the current research was to identify critical strategies for adolescents' health and to determine the role and distribution of responsibilities among the leading players in the field of adolescent health in Iran. METHODS The current qualitative and applied study is part of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education's "Adolescent, Youth and School Health" plan to develop the "National Adolescent Health Plan Document" in 2020. First, stakeholder analysis was done, then a pool of nationally appropriate strategies was selected from the list of priority strategies recommended by the WHO in the AA-HA! through several group sessions. After that, the experts selected priority strategies based on the criteria of feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, guaranteed resources, coordination with other plans and temporal priority, scoring, and executive priorities. Eventually, the priority strategies were assigned to different players/stakeholders in the field over several sessions bearing in mind the methods of implementation and the target groups. RESULTS The experts identified 58 priority strategies/actions for adolescent health under the seven priority areas of positive development, sexual protection, reproductive health, mental health, substance abuse, self-harm, violence, unintentional injury, communicable and non-communicable diseases, nutrition, and physical activity. CONCLUSIONS The highest identified priority areas were in the areas of vaccination; special health care package for service providers; training and education to promote health literacy and self-care, life skills, sexual awareness, and prevention/protection against violence; community-based mental health services, planning for adolescents' spare time, substance use prevention.
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- Afsaneh Omidimorad
- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Youth and School Health Unit, The Population, Family and School Health Office, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Medical Education Research Center, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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Nejatollahi SMR, Nazari M, Mostafavi K, Ghorbani F. Reoperation etiologies in the initial hospital stay after liver transplantation: a single-center study from Iran. Korean J Transplant 2023; 37:103-108. [PMID: 37435148 PMCID: PMC10332282 DOI: 10.4285/kjt.23.0026] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Background Liver transplantation (LT) is widely recognized as a life-saving therapy for patients with end-stage liver disease. However, due to certain posttransplant complications, reoperations or endovascular interventions may be necessary to improve patient outcomes. This study was conducted to examine reasons for reoperation during the initial hospital stay following LT and to identify its predictive factors. Methods We evaluated the incidence and etiology of reoperation in 133 patients who underwent LT from brain-dead donors over a 9-year period based on our experiences. Results A total of 52 reoperations were performed for 29 patients, with 17 patients requiring one reoperation, seven requiring two, three requiring three, one requiring four, and one requiring eight. Four patients underwent liver retransplantation. The most common cause of reoperation was intra-abdominal bleeding. Hypofibrinogenemia was identified as the sole predisposing factor for bleeding. Frequencies of comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension did not differ significantly between groups. Among patients who underwent reoperation due to bleeding, the mean plasma fibrinogen level was 180.33±68.21 mg/dL, while among reoperated patients without bleeding, it was 240.62±105.14 mg/dL (P=0.045; standard mean difference, 0.61; 95% confidence interval, 0.19-1.03). The initial hospital stay was significantly longer for the reoperated group (47.5±15.5 days) than for the non-reoperated group (22.5±5.5 days). Conclusions Meticulous pretransplant assessment and postoperative care are essential for the early identification of predisposing factors and posttransplant complications. In order to enhance graft and patient outcomes, any complications should be addressed without hesitation, and appropriate intervention or surgery should not be delayed.
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- Seyed Mohammad Reza Nejatollahi
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Transplant Surgery, Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Transplant Surgery, Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Lung Transplantation Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Tracheal Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nazari M, Rashidy-Pour A, Ali Vafaei A, Raise-Abdullahi P. Systemic corticosterone administration impairs the late fear memory reconsolidation via basolateral amygdala glucocorticoid receptors: dependence on the time window and memory age. Neurobiol Learn Mem 2023:107797. [PMID: 37385522 DOI: 10.1016/j.nlm.2023.107797] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Glucocorticoid receptors (GRs) of the basolateral amygdala (BLA) play an important role in memory reconsolidation. The present study investigated the role of the BLA GRs in the late reconsolidation of fear memory using an inhibitory avoidance (IA) task in male Wistar rats. Stainless steel cannulae were implanted bilaterally into the BLA of the rats. After 7 days of recovery, the animals were trained in a one-trial IA task (1mA, 3s). In Experiment one, 48h after the training session, the animals received 3 systemic doses of corticosterone (CORT; 1, 3, or 10 mg/kg, i.p.) followed by an intra-BLA microinjection of the vehicle (0.3µl/side) at different time points (immediately, 12, or 24h) after memory reactivation. Memory reactivation was performed by returning the animals to the light compartment while the sliding door was open. No shock was delivered during memory reactivation. CORT (10 mg/kg) injection 12h after memory reactivation most effectively impaired the late memory reconsolidation (LMR). In the second part of Experiment one, immediately, 12, or 24h after memory reactivation, GR antagonist RU38486 (RU; 1ng/0.3µl/side) was injected into BLA following a systemic injection of CORT (10 mg/kg) to examine whether it would block the CORT effect. RU inhibited the impairing effects of CORT on LMR. In Experiment two, the animals received CORT (10 mg/kg) with time windows immediately, 3, 6, 12, and 24h after memory reactivation. Again, CORT (10 mg/kg) injection 12h after MR impaired LMR. Memory reactivation was performed in the third Experiment, 7, 14, 28, or 56 days after the training session. Injection of CORT (10 mg/kg) 12h later had no significant effect on the LMR. The impairing effect of CORT was seen only in 2-day-old but not 7, 14, 28, and 56-day-old memories. GRs located in BLA seem to play an important role in the LMR of young memory, as with increasing the age of memories, they become less sensitive to manipulation.
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- Maryam Nazari
- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Hargol Zadeh S, Kashanian S, Nazari M. A Label-Free Carbohydrate-Based Electrochemical Sensor to Detect Escherichia coli Pathogenic Bacteria Using D-mannose on a Glassy Carbon Electrode. Biosensors (Basel) 2023; 13:619. [PMID: 37366984 DOI: 10.3390/bios13060619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Controlling water and food contamination by pathogenic organisms requires quick, simple, and low-cost methods. Using the affinity between mannose and type I fimbriae in the cell wall of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria as evaluation elements compared to the conventional plate counting technique enables a reliable sensing platform for the detection of bacteria. In this study, a simple new sensor was developed based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) for rapid and sensitive detection of E. coli. The biorecogniton layer of the sensor was formed by covalent attachment of p-carboxyphenylamino mannose (PCAM) to gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) electrodeposited on the surface of a glassy carbon electrode (GCE). The resultant structure of PCAM was characterized and confirmed using a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR). The developed biosensor demonstrated a linear response with a logarithm of bacterial concentration (R2 = 0.998) in the range of 1.3 × 10 1~1.3 × 106 CFU·mL-1 with the limit of detection of 2 CFU·mL-1 within 60 min. The sensor did not generate any significant signals with two non-target strains, demonstrating the high selectivity of the developed biorecognition chemistry. The selectivity of the sensor and its applicability to analysis of the real samples were investigated in tap water and low-fat milk samples. Overall, the developed sensor showed to be promising for the detection of E. coli pathogens in water and low-fat milk due to its high sensitivity, short detection time, low cost, high specificity, and user-friendliness.
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- Sakineh Hargol Zadeh
- Faculty of Chemistry, Applied Chemistry Department, Razi University, Kermanshah 6714414971, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Applied Chemistry Department, Razi University, Kermanshah 6714414971, Iran
- Nanobiotechnology Department, Faculty of Innovative Science and Technology, Razi University, Kermanshah 6714414971, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Applied Chemistry Department, Razi University, Kermanshah 6714414971, Iran
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Rabiei S, Nazari M. Effects of Food Plate Size and Color on Visual Perception of Satiety in Adolescents; a New Strategy toward Weight Management. Iran J Public Health 2023; 52:1289-1296. [PMID: 37484143 PMCID: PMC10362832 DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v52i6.12995] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Background Adolescence obesity and its health consequent on adulthood is affected by various environmental factors. Recently, dishware size or color is considered as a probable critical point to manage intake and weight. We investigated visual perception effects of plate size and color on fullness sensation regarding the Body Mass Index (BMI) for age percentiles in Tehran, Iran in 2019. Methods A cross sectional study conducted on 408 students aged 13-18 year from both sexes with different socioeconomic status through convenience sampling method. Anthropometric characteristics were measured to determine BMI for Age categories based on the WHO protocol. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess participants' perceived satiety when faced to images of different plate's size and color with the same food volume. SPSS 21 was used to statistical analyze. Results 41.2% of student were on >85th percentile of BMI for age. Mean of score of VAS for medium red plate was significantly lower than medium and large white plates in both sexes (P<0.001), while mean of score of VAS for small white plate was significantly lower than large white plates only in girls (P<0.001). The adolescents who were on >85th percentile of BMI for age, gave higher score to large white plate than medium white plate and to medium white plate than medium red plate, significantly (P<0.001), while the scores given by the adolescent on 5th percentile of BMI, were not significant. Conclusion Considering dramatic trend of obesity in adolescents in Iran, there is an urgent need to make supportive policies. Manipulating food containers seems to be an effective and simple approach to control feeling satiety. It may be a cost-effective approach to prevent obesity in adolescents before progressing to adulthood.
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- Samira Rabiei
- Department of Nutrition Research, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Yousefi S, Nazari M, Ramazanzadeh R, Sahebkar A, Safarzadeh E, Khademi F. Association of carbapenem and multidrug resistance with the expression of efflux pump-encoding genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates. Acta Microbiol Immunol Hung 2023. [PMID: 37227802 DOI: 10.1556/030.2023.02029] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Efflux pumps play an important role in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains. The present study aimed to assess the expression of the MexAB-OprM, MexCD-OprJ, MexEF-OprN, and MexXY-OprM efflux pumps in carbapenem-resistant and multidrug-resistant (MDR) P. aeruginosa strains isolated from clinical specimens between June 2019 and January 2022 in Ardabil city. The presence of efflux pump-encoding genes, i.e. mexA, mexC, mexE, and mexY, was assessed using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique in 48 carbapenem-resistant and MDR P. aeruginosa strains. Real-time reverse transcription PCR was employed to evaluate the expression levels of mexA, mexC, mexE, and mexY genes. All 48 carbapenem-resistant and MDR P. aeruginosa strains harbored efflux pump-encoding genes including mexA, mexC, mexE, and mexY according to the PCR results. Overexpression of the MexAB-OprM, MexCD-OprJ, MexEF-OprN, and MexXY-OprM efflux pumps was detected in 75% (n = 36), 83.3% (n = 40), 10.4% (n = 5) and 41.6% (n = 20) of the clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa, respectively. This study revealed that the presence and overexpression of efflux pumps are associated with the emergence of carbapenem-resistant and MDR P. aeruginosa strains. Therefore, research on efflux pump inhibitors of P. aeruginosa will be a worthwhile endeavor to increase the clinical efficiency of available antibiotics and prevent ensuing treatment failure.
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- Shaghayegh Yousefi
- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- 2Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- 3Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- 4School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- 1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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Chaghaghazardi M, Kashanian S, Nazari M, Omidfar K, Joseph Y, Rahimi P. Nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon quantum dots fluorescence quenching assay for detection of mercury (II). Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2023; 293:122448. [PMID: 36773423 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Mercury is a highly toxic and potentially bioaccumulative heavy metal ion that can cause severe health problems in humans even at very low concentrations. Thus, the development of a simple, rapid, and sensitive assay for the effective detection of mercury ions at trace levels is of great importance. Here, nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon quantum dots (N,S-CQD) were synthesized by a simple hydrothermal treatment of chitosan in the presence of thiourea and citric acid with a quantum yield (QY) up to 33.0 % and used as a selective fluorescent probe to detect mercury ions (Hg2+). The effect of pH, ionic strength, and time on the fluorescence intensity of N,S-CQD were investigated and optimized. The synthesized N,S-CQD showed ultrasensitive ability to detect Hg2+ ions in the water samples, also in the presence of 11 interfering metal ions, with a low detection limit (∼4 nM) over a wide linear range from ∼5-160 nM. The sensing performance of N,S-CQD probe in real sample applications was evaluated by the detection of Hg2+ in lake water samples, which confirmed its potential application in environmental analysis.
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- Mosayeb Chaghaghazardi
- Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran; Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran; Nanobiotechnology Department, Faculty of Innovative Science and Technology, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Electronic and Sensor Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Materials Technology, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany; Freiberg Center for Water Research, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Electronic and Sensor Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Materials Technology, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany; Freiberg Center for Water Research, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany
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Rabiei S, Nazari M. Impacts of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Sleep Pattern. Sleep Med Res 2023. [DOI: 10.17241/smr.2022.01557] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is the third global crisis after two epidemics of severe acute respiratory syndromes. It has affected general public besides health care systems and governments. Confinements and lock downs have changed waking up time and going to bed time, ultimately affecting circadian clocks that can disturb sleep quality which can lead to anxiety, stress, and depression. This puts the most susceptible group -young adults and females- at risk of psychological disorders and even inflammatory events. Several kinds of sleep disorders due to COVID-19 including insomnia, sleep apnea, sleepiness during daytime, post-traumatic-like sleep dysfunction, abnormal dreams, and restless legs syndrome have been reported. As sleep deprivation can alter circadian clock and weaken immunity which makes human more susceptible to pulmonary inflammatory process of COVID-19 and even enhance its manifestations, it should be considered as an urgent complication that needs to be treated. Furthermore, longstanding effects of sleep disturbances during COVID-19 pandemic need to be elucidated.
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Jalili M, Nazari M, Magkos F. Fermented Foods in the Management of Obesity: Mechanisms of Action and Future Challenges. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032665. [PMID: 36768984 PMCID: PMC9916812 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032665] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Fermented foods are part of the staple diet in many different countries and populations and contain various probiotic microorganisms and non-digestible prebiotics. Fermentation is the process of breaking down sugars by bacteria and yeast species; it not only enhances food preservation but can also increase the number of beneficial gut bacteria. Regular consumption of fermented foods has been associated with a variety of health benefits (although some health risks also exist), including improved digestion, enhanced immunity, and greater weight loss, suggesting that fermented foods have the potential to help in the design of effective nutritional therapeutic approaches for obesity. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the health effects of fermented foods and the corresponding mechanisms of action in obesity and obesity-related metabolic abnormalities.
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- Mahsa Jalili
- Department of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports, University of Copenhagen, 1165 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan JF62+4W5, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports, University of Copenhagen, 1165 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Nabavi Zadeh F, Nazari M, Amini A, Adeli S, Barzegar Behrooz A, Fahanik Babaei J. Pre- and post-treatment of α-Tocopherol on cognitive, synaptic plasticity, and mitochondrial disorders of the hippocampus in icv-streptozotocin-induced sporadic Alzheimer's-like disease in male Wistar rat. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1073369. [PMID: 37152606 PMCID: PMC10157075 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1073369] [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: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Objective Most dementia cases in the elderly are caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD), a complex, progressive neurological disease. Intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration of streptozotocin (STZ) in rat's results in aberrant brain insulin signaling, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction that impair cognition change neural plasticity, and eventually lead to neuronal death. The current study aims to define the neuroprotective action of alpha-tocopherol in enhancing mitochondrial function and the function of synapses in memory-impaired rats brought on by icv-STZ. Methods Male Wistar rats were pre-treated with (α-Tocopherol 150 mg/kg) orally once daily for 7 days before and 14 days after being bilaterally injected with icv-STZ (3 mg/kg), while sham group rats received the same volume of STZ solvent. After 2 weeks of icv-STZ infusion, rats were tested for cognitive performance using a behaviors test and then were prepared electrophysiology recordings or sacrificed for biochemical and histopathological assays. Results The cognitive impairment was significantly minimized in the behavioral paradigms for those who had taken α-Tocopherol. In the hippocampus of icv-STZ rat brains, α-Tocopherol ocopherol effectively prevented the loss of glutathione levels and superoxide dismutase enzyme activity, lowered mitochondrial ROS and mitochondrial membrane potential, and also brought about a decrease in Aβ aggregation and neuronal death. Conclusion Our findings demonstrated that by lowering neurobehavioral impairments caused by icv-STZ, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction, α-Tocopherol enhanced intracellular calcium homeostasis and corrected neurodegenerative defects in the brain. These findings examine the available approach for delaying AD connected to mitochondrial malfunction and plasticity issues.
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- Fatemeh Nabavi Zadeh
- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Banihashem SS, Yousefi Saber F, Motazedian S, Mardani M, Shamsi A, Nazari M, Samani N, Danesh A. Serologic evaluation of cytomegalovirus (CMV), Toxoplasma gondii and Brucella in schizophrenia patients. Caspian J Intern Med 2023; 14:560-566. [PMID: 37520870 PMCID: PMC10379783 DOI: 10.22088/cjim.14.3.560] [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: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Background Infectious agents are considered as a possible cause of schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum levels of cytomegalovirus (CMV), Toxoplasma gondii and Brucella antibodies in schizophrenia patients compared with the control group. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 75 patients with schizophrenia who were clinically diagnosed with schizophrenia using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by two independent psychiatrists. As the controls, 75 sex and age-matched individuals were selected from orthopedic and surgical wards, who were admitted because of trauma. Anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibody was detected by Abbott's company diagnostic kit. To detect anti-Brucella IgG antibodies, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test with Vircell diagnostic kit was used. Quantitative luminescence (CLIA) method using Abbott diagnostic kit was also used to detect anti-cytomegalovirus IgG antibody (CMV IgG avidity). Results There was not any clinically significant differences in the mean value of Toxoplasma, CMV and Brucella IgG antibodies between schizophrenia and control group. However, considering cut-off point for these tests and further analysis with non-parametric tests showed clinically significant difference between two groups at cut-off point 1.1 for anti-Brucella IgG antibody which indicated more positive samples in schizophrenia group (24 out of 75) than control group (12 out of 75) with a p-value less than 0.05 (0.046). Conclusion The results of the present study showed no association between toxoplasmosis infection and CMV and schizophrenia. However, there might be a positive correlation between anti-Brucella IgG antibody and schizophrenia.
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- Seyed Shahab Banihashem
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Taleghani Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taleghani Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Taleghani Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine of Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Taleghani Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taleghani Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Taleghani Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nazari M, Rezaee E, Tabatabai SA. A Comprehensive Review of Soluble Epoxide Hyådrolase Inhibitors Evaluating their Structure-Activity Relationship. Mini Rev Med Chem 2023; 23:99-117. [PMID: 35642113 DOI: 10.2174/1389557522666220531152812] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Soluble epoxide hydrolase is a class of α/β-fold hydrolase enzymes that exist in numerous organs and tissues, including the liver, kidney, brain, and vasculature. This homodimer enzyme is responsible for degrading epoxyeicosatrienoic acids to the less active vicinal diols, dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids by adding a molecule of water to an epoxide in the cytochrome P450 pathway. Soluble epoxide hydrolase was firstly assayed and characterized by Hammock and colleagues about 40 years ago. Upholding high epoxyeicosatrienoic acid blood levels by inhibiting soluble epoxide hydrolase has been proposed as a hopeful strategy to treat renal and cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, and pain. Therefore, developing novel soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors has been an attractive research topic for many years. Regarding this issue, some carbamates, heterocycles, amides, and ureas have been proposed; however, rapid metabolism, low solubility, high melting point, and weak pharmacokinetic characteristics are challenges posed to the researchers. In this review, we have focused on the role of the soluble epoxide hydrolase in the metabolic pathway of arachidonic acid, and categorized the most representative soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors into two main classes of synthetic and natural compounds. The structures have been evaluated and an exemplary structure-activity relationship has been provided for further development of potent inhibitors at the end. According to our findings, urea-based inhibitors were preferred to the amide-based scaffolds due to the better fitting into the active site. An aromatic linker is a suitable bridge to connect primary and secondary pharmacophores compared with aliphatic linkers.
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- Maryam Nazari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Razmpoosh E, Mirmiran P, Safi S, Nadjarzadeh A, Nazari M, Meyre D. Black seed oil supplement had positive effects on blood concentration and mRNA expression levels of estrogen and SHBG in premenopausal women with overweight and obesity: a crossover, double blind, placebo controlled randomized clinical trial. Eur J Cancer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(22)01462-9] [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: 11/19/2022]
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Hejazi L, Ebadi E, Fakhar Z, Nazari M, Rezaee E, Tabatabai SA. Synthesis, Docking Study and Biological Evaluation of Amide-Based Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibitors with Novel Secondary Pharmacophore of Pyrimidin-2-ol. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200231. [PMID: 36152343 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200231] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Soluble epoxide hydrolase enzyme (sEH) is one of the most promising and emerging targets to develop drugs for multiple disease indications, including hypertension, diabetes, stroke, dyslipidemia, pain, and etc. Most inhibitor scaffolds have a urea or amide moiety to mimic the active-site transition state. In this regard, we developed a series of amide sEH inhibitors with a pyrimidin-2-ol ring as a new secondary pharmacophore, which was subjected to in vitro evaluation. Compound 4w (4-chloro-N-(4-(6-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypyrimidin-4-yl)phenyl)benzamide), which contains 4-chlorine substituent in both terminal phenyl rings, exhibited the most inhibitory activity against sEH with an IC 50 value of 1.2 nM. Molecular docking analysis of the synthesized compounds revealed that the greater number of hydrogen bonding interactions of the amide group as the primary pharmacophore with Asp-353, Tyr-383, and Tyr-466 as the key catalytic residue triad of the enzyme played a critical role and led to a more favorable binding affinity. Pharmacokinetic properties of the synthesized compounds were calculated in silico , and all ADMET indices fell within acceptable ranges. Altogether, the results of this work could provide useful information on 4,6-diphenylpyrimidin-2-olas sEH inhibitors which can be utilized in further development in this area.
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- Leila Hejazi
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, No.2660, Vali-e-Asr Ave., Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, No. 2660, Vali-e-Asr Ave., Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- University of Tehran Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Drug Design, Vali-e-Asr Ave, Tehran, 1991953381, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, No.2660, Vali-e-Asr Ave., Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, No.2660, Vali-e-Asr Ave., Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences School of Pharmacy, Department of pharmaceutical chemistry, No.2660, Vali-e-Asr Ave., Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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Nazari M, Kordi MR, Minasian V, Saffar Kohneh Quchan AH. Ameliorating effect of 6-week swimming exercise on mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) by reducing fetuin-A and increasing AMPK & NAD ⁺ levels in liver tissue. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2022; 25:1016-1020. [PMID: 36159323 PMCID: PMC9464335 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2022.65117.14335] [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: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objectives Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting sensory and motor function in the central nervous system. Physical activities in the prevention and treatment of such conditions have shown promising results. However, their mechanisms of action have not been fully known yet and need further study. The present study aimed to evaluate the preventive effect of swimming exercise on some liver factors involved in inflammation and MS. Materials and Methods In this study, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis was induced in C57BL/6 mice, and the effect of a 6-week swimming exercise on the levels of fetuin-A, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), and Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in their liver tissue was investigated by western blot analysis and NAD+ colorimetric assay. Results The study showed that EAE induction substantially (3.5 - fold) enhanced the fetuin-A levels and caused a reduction in AMPK and NAD+ amount. This is when doing 6 weeks of swimming exercise reduced fetuin-A to slightly above control. Also, levels of AMPK and NAD+ markedly increased in C57BL/6 mice with EAE. Conclusion Doing regular exercise may limit the body's inflammatory responses and reduce the severity of MS by regulating the expression of fetuin-A and increasing AMPK and NAD⁺ levels in liver tissue.
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- Maryam Nazari
- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran,Corresponding author: Mohammad Reza Kordi. Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Nazari M, Shabani R, Shirazi R, Ajdari M, Mehdizadeh M. P-056 The reproductive toxicity of alginate coated silver nano-rod on sperm. Hum Reprod 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deac107.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Study question
What is the toxic effects of Au@Ag core-shell NR on sperm function?
Summary answer
Although sperm count and morphology did not differ significantly, changing the shape and envelope of the silver nanostructure did not reduce its toxicity.
What is known already
Spermatogenesis is a developmental process of germ cell reproduction that depends on hormonal or dynamic interplays between sertoli cells and germ cells. Silver is the most common noble metal used in the synthesis of nanoscale materials, particularly in room sprays, cosmetics, toys, clinical catheters, and wound dressings. The increasing usability of silver nanoparticles (Ag NP) has increased human exposure. Many studies have demonstrated that Ag nanoparticles, depending on their shape, size, and concentration, have cytotoxic effects that reduce cell viability. The toxicity of silver Nano-Rod by deformation and coating with alginate has been studied.
Study design, size, duration
Forty-eight male mice were divided into five groups (two treatments, two shams, and one control). The treated groups received the Ag Nano-Rod at a dose of 1.5 mg/kg/day intraperitoneally for fourteen and thirty-five days. The sham groups were treated with identical amounts and days, and the control group received no material. Finally, the cauda epididymis of the animals was removed.
Participants/materials, setting, methods
In the present study, Ag Nano-Rod were characterized by HR-TEM, FT-IR, UV-visible, XRD and ICP-MS. Sperm analysis, including count, motility, viability, and morphology, was studied according to the criteria of WHO. A phase-contrast microscope was used to count the spermatozoa and assess their motility. Viability and morphology were examined by eosin-nigrosin and papanicolaou staining, respectively. TUNEL assay and gene expression for apoptotic and autophagic markers were also performed.
Main results and the role of chance
High magnification images TEM were obtained. According to this, the Ag nanostructure was rod-shaped and the average size of the particles was 50nm. The UV-visible confirms the formation of the synthesized nanosilver (rod shape). The change in nanostructure coating from CTAB to alginate was studied by FTIR analysis, and XRD proved the presence of silver in the composition. The results of sperm analysis showed that there was no significant decrease in sperm count and morphology but the parameters of motility and viability of the nanosilver groups showed a significant decline compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Assessment of sperm DNA fragmentation by the TUNEL assay showed that the nanosilver groups had significantly higher DNA fragmentation and the real-time PCR results also confirmed this. Expression of autophagic and apoptotic markers indicates activation of the apoptosis pathway compared to the autophagy pathway. The expression of LC3 and Beclin-1 (markers that initiate and continue the autophagy) was reduced compared to the sham and control groups. Also, examination of apoptotic pathway genes showed a decrease in Bcl-2 expression and an increase in Bax and caspase-3 expression.
Limitations, reasons for caution
This study requires further research, including protein expression in these two pathways.
Wider implications of the findings
This study investigated the acute (14 days) and chronic (35 days) effects of silver nanorod on reproductive toxicity, which can lead to significant changes in sperm quality. This reduction in quality was observed mainly in the chronic phase and severely affected sperm motility.
Trial registration number
Not Applicable
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- M Nazari
- Reproductive Sciences and Technology Research Center- Department of Anatomy- Iran University of Medical Sciences- Tehran- Iran, Department of Anatomy , Tehran, Iran
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- 1Reproductive Sciences and Technology Research Center- Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Anatomy , Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medical Sciences- Medicine & Health- UNSW Sydney, Department of Anatomy , Sydney, Australia
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- Endometriosis Research Center- Iran University of Medical Sciences, Endometriosis Research Center , Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Sciences and Technology Research Center-Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Anatomy , Tehran, Iran
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Sayarifard A, Nazari M, Bahmanziari N, Mehrdad N, Ghadirian L. Challenges of Clinical Practice Guidelines Adaptation in Iran: Lesson learned for Low and Middle-Income Countries. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2022; 36:71. [PMID: 36128294 PMCID: PMC9448469 DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.36.71] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Developing a clinical practice guideline (CPG) is very time-consuming, expensive, and requires specialized knowledge; therefore, when an up-to-date and quality CPG is available, it is logical to adapt it according to local conditions. So this study aimed to identify the challenges of CPGs adaptation in Iran to help improve it and provide lessons for low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: This was a qualitative study that was conducted in 2019. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants from two levels, groups involved in the CPGs adaptation process, from research centers and specialized medical associations and policymakers and planners in CPG development and adaptation from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME). Results: The identified challenges were classified into two basic and operational categories. Basic challenges include believing the need for CPGs adaptation, attention to CPGs adaptation in evaluation and reward systems, access to financial resources, and supervision of the adaptation process. Also, operational challenges were adaptation methodology, forming an adaptation team, consensus on interdisciplinary issues, changing programs and priorities, and external barriers in the work progress path. Conclusion: The main challenges of CPGs adaptation in Iran, as one of the LMICs, are related to education, financing, and supervision of adaptation process steps. The most significant proposed interventions to overcome the current obstacles in countries with similar contexts are holding new training courses and programs for these CPG users at different headquarters' and environmental levels, establishing an appropriate motivating system, designing an integrated adaptation system focusing on organizing related supervision affairs like planning, policy-making, and supervision at the MoHME and universities level.
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- Azadeh Sayarifard
- Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Center for Academic and Health Policy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Center for Academic and Health Policy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Center for Academic and Health Policy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Corresponding author: Dr Laleh Ghadirian,
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Sayarifard A, Nazari M, Rajabi F, Ghadirian L, Sajadi HS. Identifying the non-governmental organizations' activities and challenges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:704. [PMID: 35399049 PMCID: PMC8994816 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13080-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The spread and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic have been to such an extent that to shape an effective, collective response, governments need the participation of society and the cooperation of a wide range of civil society organizations and institutions. The objective of this study was to identify the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in response to the covid-19 pandemic in Iran and the challenges they confronted. Methods We conducted a qualitative analysis based on twenty-two individual, virtual, and semi-structured interviews. Interviewees were selected through purposeful and snowball sampling. All interviews were performed with active health-related NGO representatives willing to participate in the study and continued until data saturation. Data analysis was performed using qualitative content analysis. Results The activities and challenges raised by NGO representatives were identified in 6 main categories, including the need for the participation of NGOs in the fight against pandemics, response to the COVID-19 crisis in the society, challenges in providing services to the target group in the COVID-19 crisis, NGOs challenges in interacting with governmental and non-governmental institutions, information sources used by NGOs in the COVID-19 crisis and strategies to support NGOs in their efforts. Conclusion Considering the crucial challenges for their participation, such as the NGO access to the target groups, lack of communication network, and constructive interaction between government institutions and the NGOs, it is recommended to increase the capacity of these institutions and intervene to establish a constructive and long-term relationship with the government.
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Nematpour M, Rezaee E, Nazari M, Hosseini O, Tabatabai SA. Targeting EGFR Tyrosine Kinase: Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Quinazolinone Derivatives. Iran J Pharm Res 2022; 21:e123826. [PMID: 35765503 PMCID: PMC9191221 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr.123826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Impaired cell cycle regulation and disturbance in signal transduction pathway are two major causes of a condition defined as cancer, one of the significant reasons for mortality worldwide. Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) have been commonly used as anticancer agents, and the majority of this medications possess quinazoline moiety as a heteroaromatic core. In this study, two novel series of EGFR-TKIs containing quinazolinone core were designed and synthesized. Most compounds showed reasonable inhibitory activity against EGFR-TK compared to that of erlotinib, a reversible inhibitor of this enzyme. Compound 8b, 2-((2-chlorobenzyl)amino)-6-phenoxyquinazolin-4(1H)-one, with an IC50 value of 1.37 nM exhibited the highest potency. Molecular docking study of compound 8b showed that it had the same direction of erlotinib and formed proper hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions with the important amino acid residues of the active site. Based on in-silico calculations of ADME properties, our novel compounds have the potential to be orally active agents.
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- Manijeh Nematpour
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Central Research Labretories, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Nazari M, Vajed-Samiei T, Torabi N, Fahanik-Babaei J, Saghiri R, Khodagholi F, Eliassi A. The 40-Hz White Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Improves the Structure-Function of the Brain Mitochondrial KATP Channel and Respiratory Chain Activities in Amyloid Beta Toxicity. Mol Neurobiol 2022; 59:2424-2440. [PMID: 35083663 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02681-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
It has been described that using noninvasive exposure to 40-Hz white light LED reduces amyloid-beta, a peptide thought to initiate neurotoxic events in Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the mechanisms remain to be identified. Since AD impairs mitochondrial potassium channels and respiratory chain activity, the objectives of the current study were to determine the effect of 40-Hz white light LED on structure-function of mitoKATP channel and brain mitochondrial respiratory chain activity, production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and ΔΨm in AD. Single mitoKATP channel was considered using a channel incorporated into the bilayer lipid membrane and expression of mitoKATP-Kir6.1 subunit as a pore-forming subunit of the channel was determined using a western blot analysis in Aβ1-42 toxicity and light-treated rats. Our results indicated a severe decrease in mito-KATP channel permeation and Kir6.1 subunit expression coming from the Aβ1-42-induced neurotoxicity. Furthermore, we found that Aβ1-42-induced neurotoxicity decreased activities of complexes I and IV and increased ROS production and ΔΨm. Surprisingly, light therapy increased channel permeation and mitoKATP-Kir6.1 subunit expression. Noninvasive 40-Hz white light LED treatment also increased activities of complexes I and IV and decreased ROS production and ΔΨm up to ~ 70%. Here, we report that brain mito-KATP channel and respiratory chain are, at least in part, novel targets of 40-Hz white light LED therapy in AD.
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- Maryam Nazari
- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Physiology, Medical School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 1985717443, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Department of Physiology, Medical School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 1985717443, Evin, Tehran, Iran.
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Abdi S, Masbough F, Nazari M, Abbasinazari M. Drug-induced esophagitis and helpful management for healthcare providers. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench 2022; 15:219-224. [PMID: 36311965 PMCID: PMC9589134 DOI: 10.22037/ghfbb.v15i3.2591] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
In recent decades, the number of cases developing drug-induced esophagitis (DIE) has reportedly been growing, which indicates the significance of detecting medicines capable of causing this adverse reaction. This study aims to provide an updated review on recent case reports of DIE, to evaluate the possible mechanism of this side effect, and to provide helpful management. Data was gathered through searches of three databases, namely PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane. Seven drug categories were evaluated: antibiotics, bisphosphonates, cardiovascular medicines, chemotherapeutic agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other medications, and supplements. According to the findings, retrosternal pain, heartburn, odynophagia, and dysphagia are typical symptoms of DIE, and in most cases, DIE is a self-limiting side effect which can be resolved by removing the causative agent and providing supportive therapy.
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- Saeed Abdi
- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kamrani N, Karimi A, Nazari M, Masoudi R. Modulation of Negative Effects of Physiological Stress on Frozen-Thawed Semen with Nutrition of Organic Selenium in Ross 308 Rooster. Arch Razi Inst 2021; 76:1787-1795. [PMID: 35546988 PMCID: PMC9083867 DOI: 10.22092/ari.2021.355960.1765] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Current experiment was carried out in factorial 2×2 arrangement to study the effects of stress (with or without dexamethasone administration) and addition of dietary selenium (with or without selenium supplementation in the diet) in male broiler breeder on the quality of frozen-thawed sperm under oxidative stress induced by dexamethasone. A total of 24 broiler breeder roosters with the age of 28 weeks were used based on a completely randomized design with four therapeutic approaches (factorial 2×2) and six birds in each approach. The experimental treatments were: 1) basal diet without selenium supplementation and injection of saline (CON), 2) basal diet with dexamethasone injection (4 mg/kg BW, three times every other day for one week), (DEX), 3) without dexamethasone injection and supplementation with 0.3 mg/kg selenium (Sel-Plex), and 4) dexamethasone injection and basal diet supplemented with 0.3 mg/kg of diet selenium (Sel-Plex+Dex). Sperm samples were collected from roosters. Motility, progressive motility, plasma membrane integrity, viability, malondialdehyde concentration and antioxidant parameters were evaluated in fresh and frozen-thawed semen. In spite of non-significant interaction effects, factorial analysis indicated the significant effect of every factor on different experimental parameters in fresh and frozen-thawed semen (P<0.05); The results revealed that total and progressive motility, plasma membrane integrity and viability were lower in DEX group when compared with other treatments (P<0.05). On the other hand, malondialdehyde concentration was higher in DEX group in comparison with Con, Sel-Plex and Sel-Plex+DEX groups (P<0.05). Moreover, total antioxidant capacity, level of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase were lower in DEX group as compared with other treatments (P<0.05). Our findings indicated that administration of selenium in dexamethasone-receiving roosters (Sel-Plex+DEX) improved the parameters of fresh and frozen-thawed sperm; but the best results were observed in Sel-Plex treatment. Therefore, selenium supplementation in the diet of roosters without dexamethasone injection improved total motility, progressive motility, membrane integrity, viability, malondialdehyde, total antioxidant capacity, glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase pre- and post-freezing. It can be concluded, selenium in organic forms in stressed and non-stressed rooster's diet might improve all motility and antioxidant parameters in fresh and frozen-thawed sperm.
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- N Kamrani
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Ahar Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Ahar Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Animal Science Research Institute of Iran (ASRI), Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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Truelsen D, Freire-Aradas A, Nazari M, Aliferi A, Ballard D, Phillips C, Morling N, Pereira V, Børsting C. Evaluation of a custom QIAseq targeted DNA panel with 164 ancestry informative markers sequenced with the Illumina MiSeq. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21040. [PMID: 34702940 PMCID: PMC8548529 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99933-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Introduction of new methods requires meticulous evaluation before they can be applied to forensic genetic case work. Here, a custom QIAseq Targeted DNA panel with 164 ancestry informative markers was assessed using the MiSeq sequencing platform. Concordance, sensitivity, and the capability for analysis of mixtures were tested. The assay gave reproducible and nearly concordant results with an input of 10 and 2 ng DNA. Lower DNA input led to an increase in both locus and allele drop-outs, and a higher variation in heterozygote balance. Locus or allele drop-outs in the samples with less than 2 ng DNA input were not necessarily associated with the overall performance of a locus. Thus, the QIAseq assay will be difficult to implement in a forensic genetic setting where the sample material is often scarce and of poor quality. With equal or near equal mixture ratios, the mixture DNA profiles were easily identified by an increased number of imbalanced heterozygotes. For more skewed mixture ratios, the mixture DNA profiles were identified by an increased noise level. Lastly, individuals from Great Britain and the Middle East were investigated. The Middle Eastern individuals showed a greater affinity with South European populations compared to North European populations.
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- D Truelsen
- Section of Forensic Genetics, Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Forensic Genetics Unit, Institute of Forensic Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College, London, UK
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College, London, UK
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College, London, UK
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- Forensic Genetics Unit, Institute of Forensic Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Section of Forensic Genetics, Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Mathematical Sciences, Aalborg University, 9220, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Section of Forensic Genetics, Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Forensic Genetics, Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Rezaee E, Shadzad HR, Nazari M, Tabatabai SA. Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of some 1,2,3-triazole derivatives as novel amide-based inhibitors of soluble epoxide hydrolase. Med Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-021-02752-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Parnianchi F, Kashanian S, Nazari M, Santoro C, Bollella P, Varmira K. Highly selective and sensitive molecularly imprinting electrochemical sensing platform for bilirubin detection in saliva. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 12/16/2022]
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Talaie H, Hosseini SM, Nazari M, Nazemi F. Bidirectional Association Between COVID-19 and Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review. IJMTFM 2021. [DOI: 10.32598/ijmtfm.v11i3.34104] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Fear, anxiety, and stress are natural reactions of the human body to unpredictable and potentially threatening conditions. Currently, individuals are encountering Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; it is caused by a virulent, partially unknown pathogen with high transmissibility, recognized as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is conceivable to experience anxiety, stress, and subsequent mental health disorders during the pandemic. This narrative review provided a brief overview of mechanisms involved in COVID-19 and mental health disorders as well as the bidirectional association between them. Methods: Scientific electronic databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were thoroughly searched, based on different keywords in this study. Results: Lifestyle changes and isolation for breaking the chain of infection facilitate mental health disorders development more than before. Since the onset of the pandemic, the prevalence of mental health disorders has significantly increased. Moreover, studies suggested that the incidence of COVID-19 and the progression of the disease to a severe and life-threatening stage is higher in individuals with a history of mental health disorders. Inflammation is caused by, also may cause mental health disorders. Besides, COVID-19 is associated with cytokine storm and subsequent inflammation. Conclusion: There seems to be a bidirectional association between COVID-19 and mental health disorders, in which inflammation acts as an adaptor.
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Alimoradi H, Nazari M, Fallah Madavari R, Jafari Nodooshan R, Zare Sakhvidi MJ, Ajdani A. Investigating the relationship between noise and occupation on the status of mental disorders and depression of workers using questionnaire (DASS) and (BAKK) in steel industries. Occup Med (Lond) 2021. [DOI: 10.18502/tkj.v13i1.6580] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction: In most industrial environments, people are exposed to noise daily. Exposure to this physical hazard can lead to cognitive impairment in individuals. Noise, like all pollutants, reduces the quality of life and causes significant mood disorders in people. The present study examines a set of cognitive factors to assess the mental health status of workers in terms of depression and stress in a noisy workplace.
Materials and Methods: In a descriptive-analytical study in 1399, 1100 steelworkers were evaluated to determine the degree of depression and mood swings. The data were analyzed through a public call at the Isfahan Steel Plant. ISO 9612 (2009) standard was used to measure the sound pressure level. In addition to conducting clinical interviews, subjects answered the BAKK Depression Inventory and the DASS-42 Inventory Depression Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (v. 22).
Results: Based on the findings of the study, annoying noise (above 85 decibels) had a significant effect on age factor on depression, marital status factor on anxiety, and shift factor on stress and self-criticism of employees (p <0.05). The mean of the stress variable in the case group was significantly higher than the control group (p <0.001), which indicates the effect of sound intensity level on increasing stress and depression in a noisy environment.
Conclusion: The results of this study: Occupational noise higher than the standard 85 dB can have devastating effects on moods and various dimensions of workers' cognitive status.
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Nazari M, Rezaee E, Hariri R, Akbarzadeh T, Tabatabai SA. Novel 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives as selective butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors: Design, synthesis and biological evaluation. EXCLI J 2021; 20:907-921. [PMID: 34121977 PMCID: PMC8192883 DOI: 10.17179/excli2021-3569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive mental disorder that brings a huge economic burden to the healthcare systems. During this illness, acetylcholine levels in the cholinergic systems gradually diminish, which results in severe memory loss and cognitive impairments. Moreover, Butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) enzyme participates in cholinergic neurotransmission regulation by playing a prominent role in the latter phase of AD. In this study, based on donepezil, which is an effective acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor, a series of 1,2,4-oxadiazole compounds were designed, synthesized and their inhibitory activities towards AChE and BuChE enzymes were evaluated. Some structures exhibited a higher selectivity rate towards BuChE in comparison to donepezil. Notably, compound 6n with an IC50 value of 5.07 µM and an SI ratio greater than 19.72 showed the highest potency and selectivity towards BuChE enzyme. The docking result revealed that compound 6n properly fitted the active site pocket of BuChE enzyme, and formed desirable lipophilic interactions and hydrogen bonds. Moreover, according to in silico ADME studies, these compounds have proper potential for being developed as new oral anti-Alzheimer's agents (Figure 1(Fig. 1)).
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- Maryam Nazari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Torabi N, Noursadeghi E, Shayanfar F, Nazari M, Fahanik-Babaei J, Saghiri R, Khodagholi F, Eliassi A. Intranasal insulin improves the structure-function of the brain mitochondrial ATP-sensitive Ca 2+ activated potassium channel and respiratory chain activities under diabetic conditions. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2021; 1867:166075. [PMID: 33444710 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2021.166075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Although it is well established that diabetes impairs mitochondrial respiratory chain activity, little is known of the effects of intranasal insulin (INI) on the mitochondrial respiratory chain and structure-function of mitoBKCa channel in diabetes. We have investigated this mechanism in an STZ-induced early type 2 diabetic model. Single ATP-sensitive mitoBKCa channel activity was considered in diabetic and INI-treated rats using a channel incorporated into the bilayer lipid membrane. Because mitoBKCa channels have been involved in mitochondrial respiratory chain activity, a study was undertaken to investigate whether the NADH, complexes I and IV, mitochondrial ROS production, and ΔΨm are altered in an early diabetic model. In this work, we provide evidence for a significant decrease in channel open probability and conductance in diabetic rats. Evidence has been shown that BKCa channel β2 subunits induce a left shift in the BKCa channel voltage dependent curve in low Ca2+ conditions,; our results indicated a significant decrease in mitoBKCa β2 subunits using Western blot analysis. Importantly, INI treatment improved mitoBKCa channel behaviors and β2 subunits expression up to ~70%. We found that early diabetes decreased activities of complex I and IV and increased NADH, ROS production, and ΔΨm. Surprisingly, INI modified the mitochondrial respiratory chain, ROS production, and ΔΨm up to ~70%. Our results thus demonstrate an INI improvement in respiratory chain activity and ROS production in brain mitochondrial preparations coming from the STZ early diabetic rat model, an effect potentially linked to INI improvement in mitoBKCa channel activity and channel β2 subunit expression.
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- Nihad Torabi
- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Khoramjouy M, Rezaee E, Khoshnevis A, Nazari M, Nematpour M, Shahhosseini S, Tabatabai SA, Faizi M. Synthesis of 4,6-diphenylpyrimidin-2-ol derivatives as new benzodiazepine receptor ligands. Bioorg Chem 2021; 109:104737. [PMID: 33631464 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.104737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Benzodiazepines (BZDs) have been widely used in neurological disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, and epilepsy. The use of classical BZDs, e.g., diazepam, has been limited due to adverse effects such as interaction with alcohol, ataxia, amnesia, psychological and physical dependence, and tolerance. In the quest for new benzodiazepine agonists with more selectivity and low adverse effects, novel derivatives of 4,6-diphenylpyrimidin-2-ol were designed, synthesized, and evaluated. In this series, compound 2, 4-(2-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrimidin-2-ol, was the most potent analogue in radioligand binding assay with an IC50 value of 19 nM compared to zolpidem (IC50 = 48 nM), a nonbenzodiazepine central BZD receptor (CBR) agonist. Some compounds with a variety of affinities in radioligand receptor binding assay were selected for in vivo evaluations. Compound 3 (IC50 = 25 nM), which possessed chlorine instead of fluorine in position 4 of the phenyl ring, exhibited an excellent ED50 value in most in vivo tests. Proper sedative-hypnotic effects, potent anticonvulsant activity, appropriate antianxiety effect, and no memory impairment probably served compound 3, a desirable candidate as a benzodiazepine agonist. The pharmacological effects of compound 3 were antagonized by flumazenil, a selective BZD receptor antagonist, confirming the BZD receptors' involvement in the biological effects of the novel ligand.
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- Mona Khoramjouy
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Ramezani M, Nazari M, Shahmardan M, Ahmadi G. Experimental study and visualization of impacting spherical hydrophobic particles on an air – Liquid interface: Newtonian and Boger liquid analysis. Chem Eng Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2020.116155] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Talaie H, Nazari M, Emami H. Sepsis Criteria and Revision in Toxicological Intensive Care Unit. IJMTFM 2020. [DOI: 10.32598/ijmtfm.v10i4.31452] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Sepsis is one of the significant causes of mortality in hospitalized patients. This cross-sectional study was performed to determine the frequency of positive blood culture and assess sepsis criteria based on Third International Consensus Definitions (related to Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score) and clinical and paraclinical findings (i.e., on-admission leukocytosis, increased lactate level, and fever) in poisoned patients admitted to the Toxicological Intensive Care Unit (TICU). Methods: Medical records of a total of 2000 poisoned patients admitted to the TICU of Loghman Hakim Hospital from 2016 to 2018 were assessed. Among them, 189 cases (9.45%) with suspected sepsis were considered eligible to be enrolled in the study. Results: Of 189 cases, 146 (77.24%) had possible signs and symptoms of sepsis as well as SOFA score higher than two with positive blood culture in 81 cases (55%). The Mean±SD serum level of lactate was 25.97±16.32 on admission. The most common pathogen detected in blood culture was coagulase-negative Staphylococci in 35 (24.0%) out of 146 cases. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) less than 12, age older than 50 years, and bilirubin more than 1.2 mg/dL were found as independent predictors of sepsis on multivariate analysis. Conclusion: Based on our findings, it is proposed that the sepsis definition should not be restricted to the guidelines. The patients’ poisoning background and presence of many confounding factors, including poisoning-induced on-admission increased lactate levels, leukocytosis, and disturbed arterial blood gas provide a critical decision-making situation to confirm sepsis according to guidelines.
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Talaie H, Hosseini SM, Nazari M, Fakhri Y, Mousavizadeh A, Vatanpour H, Firoozfar A. Is there any potential management against COVID-19? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Daru 2020; 28:765-777. [PMID: 32812187 PMCID: PMC7434334 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-020-00367-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A recent survey has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has culminated in dramatical and critical treatment particularly in acute infected patients. In fact, this systematic review-meta-analysis was directly pertained to estimation at the efficient value of some clinical managements to confront the COVID-19 infection. METHODS Pubmed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane, and Scholar databases were searched from inception to July 1, 2020, to identify studies reporting the current treatment process and medications (e.g. hydroxychloroquine, antiviral therapy, convalescent plasma, and immunomodulatory agents) for COVID-19. A random-effects model meta-analysis was performed to calculate the relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The outcomes of this study were the frequency of negative conversion cases, clinical improvements, mechanical ventilation demand, intensive care unit (ICU) entry, and mortality. The standard treatment refers to the published guidelines and specialist experience which varies in different articles, and the proposed treatment refers to the kind of interest suggested in the included studies. RESULTS A number of 45 articles met the eligibility criteria (out of 6793 articles). Among them, 26 articles involving 3263 patients were included in quantitative analysis. Anti-COVID-19 interventions could significantly increase clinical improvement (RR 1.17, 95% CI 1.08-1.27; I2 = 49.8%) and reduce the mortality rate (RR 0.58, 95% CI 0.35-0.95; I2 = 74.8%). Although in terms of negative conversion, ICU entry, and mechanical ventilation demand, clinical intervention had no beneficial effect. The clinical effect of immunomodulatory agents (especially tocilizumab and anakinra) was noticeable compared to other medications with RR of 0.22 (95% CI 0.09-0.53; I2 = 40.9%) for mortality and 1.25 (95% CI 1.07-1.46; I2 = 45.4%) for clinical improvement. Moreover, Antivirals (RR 1.13, 95% CI 1.01-1.26; I2 = 47.0%) and convalescent plasma therapy (RR 1.41, 95% CI 1.01-1.98; I2 = 66.6%) had significant beneficial effects on clinical improvement. CONCLUSION Based on our findings, all the included interventions significantly declined the mortality and enhanced clinical improvements with no effect on negative conversion and mechanical ventilation demand. Especially, immunomodulators and plasma therapy showed favorable outcomes. An evaluation on the efficacy of proposed treatment against COVID-19.
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- Haleh Talaie
- Toxicological Research Center, Loghman-Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Kamali Avenue, south Karegar Street, Tehran, 1333631151, Iran.
- Department of Infectious and Tropical diseases, Loghman-Hakim Hospital, Shahid Behesht University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Toxicological Research Center, Loghman-Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Kamali Avenue, south Karegar Street, Tehran, 1333631151, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Heath Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anatomy and Physiology Department, Gharmsar University, Gharmsar, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry Razi University Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science The University of Manchester The Mill Sackville Street Manchester M13PAL UK
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Nazari M, Chaichi MR, Kamel H, Grismer M, Sadeghi SMM. Evaluation of Estimation Methods for Monthly Reference Evapotranspiration in Arid Climates. Arid Ecosyst 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s2079096120040150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Talaie H, Hosseini SM, Nazari M, Salavati Esfahani M, Barari B. Risk Factors of Hospital-acquired Thrombocytopenia in Toxicological Intensive Care Unit. IJMTFM 2020. [DOI: 10.32598/ijmtfm.v10i3.32256] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Platelet count is a readily available biomarker predicting disease severity and risk of mortality in the intensive care units (ICU). This study aims to describe the frequency, to assess the risk factors, and to evaluate the impact of thrombocytopenia on patient outcomes in a Toxicological ICU (TICU).Methods: In this prospective observational Cohort study, we enrolled 184 patients admitted to our TICU from October 1st, 2019, to August 23rd, 2020. Mild/moderate and severe thrombocytopenia were defined as at least one platelet counts less than 150×103/μL and 50×103/μL during the ICU stay, respectively.Results: Of 184 enrolled patients, 45.7% had mild to moderate thrombocytopenia and 5.4% had severe thrombocytopenia. Old age (OR: 1.042, 95%CI: 1.01-1.075, P=0.01), male gender (OR: 4.348, 95%CI: 1.33-14.22, P=0.015), increased international normalized ratio (INR) levels (OR: 3.72, 95%CI: 1.15-112, P=0.028), and administration of some medications including heparin (OR: 3.553, 95%CI: 1.11-11.36, P=0.033), antihypertensive drugs (OR: 2.841, 95%CI: 1.081-7.471, P=0.034), linezolid (OR: 13.46, 95%CI: 4.75-38.13, P<0.001), erythromycin (OR: 19.58, 95%CI: 3.23-118.86, P=0.001), and colistin (OR: 10.29, 95% CI 1.44-73.69, P=0.02) were the risk factors of hospital-acquired thrombocytopenia. The outcomes of patients with normal platelet count were significantly better than those who developed thrombocytopenia (P<0.001).Conclusion: We found that thrombocytopenia could develop in almost 50% of patients admitted to TICU, which is associated with poor prognosis. Additionally, the platelet counts should be closely monitored to administer some medications (heparin, antihypertensive drug, and linezolid), especially in old patients.
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Nazari M, Faghfoori Z, As’Habi A, Arab A, Hajianfar H. Probiotic consumption and inflammatory markers in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Food Properties 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1807566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Maryam Nazari
- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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As’Habi A, Nazari M, Hajianfar H, Arab A, Faghfoori Z. A systematic review and meta-analysis of probiotic consumption and metabolic status of athletes. International Journal of Food Properties 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1772286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Atefeh As’Habi
- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Fahanik-Babaei J, Rezaee B, Nazari M, Torabi N, Saghiri R, Sauve R, Eliassi A. A new brain mitochondrial sodium-sensitive potassium channel: effect of sodium ions on respiratory chain activity. J Cell Sci 2020; 133:jcs242446. [PMID: 32327555 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.242446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
We have determined the electropharmacological properties of a new potassium channel from brain mitochondrial membrane using a planar lipid bilayer method. Our results show the presence of a channel with a conductance of 150 pS at potentials between 0 and -60 mV in 200 mM cis/50 mM trans KCl solutions. The channel was voltage independent, with an open probability value of approximately 0.6 at different voltages. ATP did not affect current amplitude or open probability at positive and negative voltages. Notably, adding iberiotoxin, charybdotoxin, lidocaine or margatoxin had no effect on the channel behavior. Similarly, no changes were observed by decreasing the cis pH to 6. Interestingly, the channel was inhibited by adding sodium in a dose-dependent manner. Our results also indicated a significant increase in mitochondrial complex IV activity and membrane potential and a decrease in complex I activity and mitochondrial ROS production in the presence of sodium ions. We propose that inhibition of mitochondrial potassium transport by sodium ions on potassium channel opening could be important for cell protection and ATP synthesis.
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- Javad Fahanik-Babaei
- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1419733141, Iran
- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology and Membrane Protein Research Group, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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